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Francis I (in Breton Fransez I, in French François I) (11 May 1414 – 17 July 1450), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular Earl of Richmond, from 29 August 1442 to his death. He was born in Vannes, the son of John V, Duke of Brittany and Joan of France, [1] the daughter of King Charles VI of France .
Mar 4, 2024 · Francis I (born May 11, 1414, Vannes, Fr.—died July 19, 1450) was the duke of Brittany (from 1442), son of John V (or VI). He had his brother Gilles thrown into prison and put to death for allegedly spying for the English, with whom he warred (1449–50).
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Isabella Stewart (autumn of 1426 – 13 October 1494/5 March 1499), was a Scottish princess who became Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Francis I of Brittany. Also known as Isabel , she was the second daughter of James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort .
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.
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Apr 28, 2022 · Francis I (in breton Fransez I, in french François I) (Vannes/Gwened, May 14, 1414 – July 18, 1450, Château de l'Hermine/Kastell an Erminig), was duke of Brittany, count of Montfort and titular earl of Richmond, from 1442 to his death. He was son of Duke John VI and Jeanne de Valois, princess of France.
- Vannes
- Vannes, France
- May 11, 1414
- July 08, 1450 (36)
Francis married Isabella STEWART, daughter of James I STEWART King of Scots and Joan DE BEAUFORT, on 30 October 1442. 1 (Isabella STEWART was born about 1426.) Marriage Notes: "Isabella, married, as his second wife, to Francis I., Duke of Brittany, 30 October 1442"
Francis I (in Breton Fransez I, in French François I) (11 May 1414 – 17 July 1450), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular Earl of Richmond, from 29 August 1442 to his death. He was born in Vannes, the son of John V, Duke of Brittany and Joan of France, the daughter of King Charles VI of France.
