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Arthur III (Breton: Arzhur), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 1393 – 26 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during the Hundred Years' War.
Arthur III ( Breton: Arzhur ), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 1393 – 26 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during the Hundred Years' War.
Arthur III the Justicier (Arzhur III) 1457–1458 24 August 1393 Château de Suscinio, Vannes second son of John IV and Joan of Navarre (1) Margaret of Burgundy Dijon 10 October 1423 no issue (2) Joan of Albret Nérac 29 August 1442 no issue (3) Catherine of Luxembourg 2 July 1445 no issue 26 December 1458 Nantes aged 65 Francis II (Frañsez II ...
Arthur III of Brittany (August 24, 1393 – December 26, 1458), was known as Arthur de Richemont, and was the titular Earl of Richmond. For eleven months at the very end of his life, Arthur was both Duke of Brittany and Count of Montfort, after inheriting those titles upon the death of his nephew.
Arthur III, 1394–1458, duke of Brittany (1457–58), known before 1457 as comte de Richemont, constable of France in the Hundred Years War. He led the coalition that overthrew Georges de La Trémoille, and by the Treaty of Arras (1435) he reconciled Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy and England's former ally, with King Charles VII of France.
Kids Encyclopedia Facts. Arthur III ( Breton: Arzhur ), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 1393 – 26 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during the Hundred Years' War.
Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. French soldier, fought the English army during the Hundred Years War; captured at Agincourt (1415), remained in London as prisoner for 5 years; named constable of France (1425). In 1457 he succeeded his nephew Pierre II as Duke of Brittany.
