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Peter II (in Breton Pêr II, in French Pierre II) (1418–1457), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular earl of Richmond, from 1450 to his death. He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France, and a younger brother of Francis I.
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Apr 1, 2024 · Peter II (died Sept. 22, 1457, Nantes, Fr.) was the duke of Brittany (from 1450), son of John V (or VI) and brother of his predecessor Francis I. He made an important innovation in limiting the right of asylum in churches and monasteries, enabling him to pursue his enemies at will.
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This is a list of monarchs of the Duchy of Brittany. In different epochs the sovereigns of Brittany were kings, princes, and dukes. The Breton ruler was sometimes elected, sometimes attained the position by conquest or intrigue, or by hereditary right.
Peter I (French: Pierre; c. 1187 – 26 May 1250), also known as Peter Mauclerc, was Duke of Brittany jure uxoris from 1213 to 1221, and regent of the duchy for his minor son John I from 1221 to 1237.
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- Robert II, Count of Dreux
- 1213–1221 (as duke), 1221–1237 (as regent)
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Apr 1, 2024 · Peter I was the duke or count of Brittany from 1213 to 1237, a French prince of the Capetian dynasty, and the founder of a line of French dukes of Brittany who ruled until the mid-14th century. Married by his cousin King Philip II Augustus of France to Alix, heiress to Brittany, Peter did homage.
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2 days ago · Peter II (brother) 1457–1458. Arthur III of Richmond (son of John IV) 1458–1488. Francis II (nephew) 1488–1514. Anne (daughter; married Louis XII of France; union with France 1514)
Peter I, also called Peter Mauclerc, was regent of Brittany from 1213 to 1237. He ceded power to his son John I, known as John the Red (Jean Ier le Roux), who continued to improve the castle,...
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