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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 .
May 9, 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). The king of France intervened and expelled the English from Normandy.
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Francis I (French: François Ier; Middle French: Françoys; 12 September 1494 – 31 March 1547) was King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547. He was the son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy. He succeeded his first cousin once removed and father-in-law Louis XII, who died without a legitimate son.
Francis II (Breton: Frañsez II, French: François II) (23 June 1433 – 9 September 1488) was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the grandson of John IV, Duke of Brittany . A recurring theme in Francis' life would be his quest to maintain the quasi-independence of Brittany from France .
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"
Jun 19, 2024 · Alix (daughter of Constance and Guy of Thouars) 1213–1221. Peter I, Mauclerc (son of Robert II of Dreux; married Alix; regent 1221–37; died 1250) 1221–1286. John I, the Red (son) 1286–1305. John II (son; made duke of Brittany by Philip IV of France 1297) 1305–1312.
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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.
