Brittany - The Hundred Years War

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Secret Treaty between Brittany and Burgundy, April 1423

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Brittany, Burgundy, Treaty of Amiens, Treaty of Troyes

On 13th April a tripartite agreement had been formalised between England, Burgundy, and Brittany. The Treaty of Amiens was a

Oliver V de Clisson

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Oliver Clisson signs away his land rights

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Dan Moorhouse 0 Comments Brittany, Constable of France, Lieutenant of Brittany, War of Breton Succession

Oliver Clisson had been one of Charles V’s senior ministers. Upon the accession of Charles VI he and other ministers,

Pierronne of Brittany was burnt at the stake

Pierronne of Brittany

January 16, 2022November 25, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 1 Comment Brittany, Visionary

Pierronne of Brittany was a contemporary of Joan of Arc. Like Joan, she was involved in military campaigns, and was

Jeanne de Clisson

Jeanne de Clisson, The Lioness of Brittany

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 Dan Moorhouse 3 Comments Brittany, Execution, Pirate, War of Breton Succession

Jeanne de Clisson was born in Belleville-sur-Vie in the year 1300. Coming from a noble family, she is also known