Brittany in History

Athelstan supported Alan of Brittany, who returned from exile to recover authority in his homeland.

William campaigns in Brittany while Harold Godwinson is present in Normandy and accompanies the Norman forces.

Persuaded to abandon the invasion by Philip I. Invades Brittany to capture the Earl of Norfolk

Phillip II concedes the Duke of Brittany should become a vassal of the English King

John lays siege to Dol in Brittany razes it to the ground & burns its Cathedral

Brittany rebels against John

Brittany rebels against John

William accompanies the King to Brittany, and assumes control of the forces when the king returned to England

William accompanies the King to Brittany, and assumes control of the forces when the king returned to England

The Duke of Brittany dies leading to a war of succession. Edward III supports John de Montfort, Philip VI supports Charles de Blois

Supports John de Montfort in the Breton succession dispute

The King's lieutenant in Brittany during the minority of the Duke of Brittany

Under the Treaty of Bruges England is awarded 3 forts in Brittany

Under the Treaty of Bruges England is awarded 3 forts in Brittany. England retains parts of Brittany under the Treaty of Bruges

Becomes leader of the Lancastrians & forced into Brittany after the death of Henry VI

Francis II of Brittany grants Henry Tudor and Jasper Tudor refuge, beginning Henry's long continental exile.

A proposed handover of Henry Tudor to Edward IV fails, allowing him to remain under Breton protection.

Escapes to Brittany after a failed attempt by Richard III to have him arrested

Richard III pressures Brittany to surrender Henry Tudor, but Henry escapes the threat and moves toward France.

Without an heir & a wife who cannot have children support rallies to Henry Tudor

Henry prepares to support Brittany against expanding French pressure, linking military policy with English security interests.

Anne of Brittany agrees to reimburse Henrys expenses. Anne of Brittany agrees to make no peace, truce or marriage with France without Henrys consent. 1st expedition to Brittany, 6000 troops are sent under Lord Daubeney

2nd expedition to Brittany, amity between Henry VII, Spain and Maximilian against France

Anne of Brittany gives in & marries Charles VIII

Sends 3,000 troops to Brittany against the Spaniards