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French Invasion of Brittany
In 1488, King Charles VIII of France launched a military attack on the Duchy of Brittany, the climax of the 'Mad War';…
Timeline
- 1488Eastern border of Brittany · BrittanyFrench forces under commanders such as La Trémouille crossed the border into Brittany, aiming to break Breton independence and prevent its alliance with foreign powers.
- 1488Nantes · Loire regionThe French besieged Nantes and defeated the Brittany-Orange alliance near Saint-Aubin; Breton military resistance suffered a decisive setback and Anne was forced to the negotiating table.
Sources
- Anne of Brittany https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-of-Brittany
- The Mad War: Oxford and the Crisis of the French Monarchy, 1440-1488 — David M. Bryson (1991)