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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, 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).
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Francis I, 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.
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. Hereditary dukes were sometimes a female ruler, carrying the title duchesse of Brittany.
May 11, 2018 · Francis I, Duke of Brittany was the son of John V, Duke of Brittany and Joan of France. Through his mother, Francis I, Duke of Brittany was thus a grandson of King Charles VI of France and Isabeau of Bavaria. He was a member of the noble house of Montfort. Love and Marriage First of all, Francis I, Duke of Brittany was bethroted to Bonne of Savoy,
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 Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular Earl of Richmond married Isabella Elizabeth Stewart, Duchess of Brittany and had 4 children. He passed away on 18 July 1450 in Château Hermine, Vannes, Bretagne.
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