Research topic: Jean comte de Dunois

Jean Dunois, comte de , c.1403-1468, French general, called the Bastard of Orléans; natural son of Louis, duc d'Orléans. He joined the Armagnacs in the civil war during the reign of King Charles VI and was captured (1418) by the Burgundians (see Armagnacs and Burgundians ). Released in 1420, he entered the service of the dauphin (later King Charles VII of France) during the Hundred Years War . Dunois had charge of the defense of Orléans when it was relieved (1429) by Joan of Arc, joined her subsequent campaign, and took part in the coronation of Charles VII. In 1436... Read more