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The Duchy of Brittany had its origins in the Battle of Trans-la-Forêt of 939, which established the river Couesnon as the boundary between Brittany and Normandy. [1] In 942, Alan II paid homage to Louis IV of France ; however, the duchy did not gain royal attention until 1123, when Louis VI of France confirmed the bishop of Nantes. [ 2 ]
The 1064–1065 war between Brittany and Normandy (the Breton-Norman War) was sparked after Duke William supported the rebellion against Conan II led by Rivallon I of Dol. In 1065, before his invasion of Anglo-Saxon England , William of Normandy warned his rivals in Brittany and Anjou to abstain from any attacks on his duchy, on the grounds that his mission bore the papal banner. [ 33 ]
Peter II (in Breton Pêr II, in French Pierre II) (1418–1457), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular earl of Richmond, from 1450 to his death. He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France , and a younger brother of Francis I .
Peter II (in Breton Pêr II, in French Pierre II) (1418–1457), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular earl of Richmond, from 1450 to his death. He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France , and a younger brother of Francis I .
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. Arthur II (son)
Mother. Herleva of Falaise. William the Conqueror[a] (c. 1028[1] – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, [2][b] was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy (as William II) [3] from 1035 onward. By 1060, following a long struggle, his ...
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Jun 1, 2015 · Download Citation | Peter, son of John II, duke of Brittany, or the tumultuous life of a younger son | Peter of Brittany, the youngest son of John II, duke of Brittany (1286-1305), has with the ...
