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Rule of Brittany
Completes the extension of his rule over Brittany
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Brittany in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Completes the extension of his rule over Brittany
Created Count in Brittany
Defeats Charles the Bold & becomes ruler of Brittany
Breton forces join the Norman expedition and strengthen Williams cavalry arm
Exploits the differences between the Angevin heirs, John & Richard
Invades Angevin land after the death of Geoffrey of Brittany
Named by Richard I as his successor to the English throne
The Duke of Brittany dies leading to a war of succession. Edward III supports John de Montfort, Philip VI supports Charles de Blois
Forced to flee to England after the French capture of Brittany
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
Philip IV captures Brittany, except for Brest
Regains the Duchy of Brittany
Francis II's court becomes a refuge for Henry Tudor and Lancastrian supporters before the Bosworth campaign.
Succeeds as Duchess of Brittany
Captures Brittany
Marries Anne of Brittany
Provenance
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