Xaintrailles

Timeline

1. c. 1390–1428Xaintrailles · GasconyXaintrailles came of a Gascon minor nobility and served as a mercenary captain amid the wreckage after the defeats at Agincourt and Verneuil. He took part in battles such as Cravant and Verneuil, and partnered with La Hire to harry the Anglo-Burgundian forces in central France, becoming one of Charles VII's few usable field commanders.
2. 1428–1431Orléans · Loire ValleyIn 1428–1429 Xaintrailles threw himself into the Orléans campaign, was wounded during the relief, and then took part in the Loire battles of Jargeau, Meung, Beaugency and Patay. After Joan's capture he tried to cut the English escort line and advance on Compiègne, but was himself captured in 1431 and later released in an exchange for Talbot.
3. 1431–1445Gerberoy · PicardyAfter his release Xaintrailles continued to fight jointly with La Hire, harrying the English in Normandy around 1435 and dealing them heavy blows in actions such as Gerberoy. He simultaneously served as Grand Master of the Royal Horse, Bailli of Berry, and Sénéchal of Limousin, completing his transformation from mercenary leader to royal officer.
4. 1445–1461Bordeaux · GuienneWhen Charles VII reorganized the standing army in 1445, Xaintrailles was granted one of the twelve companies. He took part in the recovery of Normandy and Guienne, was raised to Marshal of France in 1454, and later served as Governor of Guienne. He died in Bordeaux on 7 October 1461.