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Bertrand Du Guesclin

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Bertrand Du Guesclin , c.1320-80, constable of France (1370-80), greatest French soldier of his time. A Breton, he initially served Charles of Blois in the War of the Breton Succession . Charles was supported by the French crown, while his rival was allied with England. In 1356-57, Du Guesclin held Rennes against English attack. Entering the service of King Charles V of France on Charles's accession (1364), he won the brilliant victory of Cocherel over the forces of King Charles II of Navarre. The victory forced Charles II into a new peace with the French king. Du Guesclin was captured... Read more
Guesclin, Bertrand du
Guesclin, Bertrand du ( c. 1320–80) French army commander and Constable of France from 1370. He attracted attention at the Siege of Rennes (1356... Read more
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