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Arthur de Richemont (Duke of Brittany)

Type Figure Region France Time 1393–1458 Also known as Arthur III (Brittany)、Duke of Richemont

Arthur de Richemont (1393–1458) was Duke of Brittany and Constable of France, a key commander of the Hundred Years' War.…

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  1. 1393–1420Vendish · BrittanyBorn into the ducal family of Brittany, younger brother of John V. He grew up amid the complex circumstances of the Anglo-French Hundred Years' War and was supported by England in his early years.
  2. 1420–1440Paris · Île-de-FranceAppointed Constable of France in 1425, he at times had tense relations with Charles VII. He returned to allegiance to the French king in the 1430s and took part in suppressing the Poitevin revolt (Praguerie) in 1440, strengthening royal authority.
  3. 1440–1450Rouen · NormandyIn the 1440s he commanded French forces in recovering the Paris region and Normandy, coordinating with Jean Bureau's artillery. The 1449–1450 campaign culminated in the victory at Formigny, returning Normandy to France.
  4. 1457–1458Vannes · BrittanySucceeded as Duke of Brittany after his brother John V died in 1457, carrying out internal reforms and maintaining relations with the French king. He died in Vannes in 1458 without a direct heir.

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