Amaury de Clisson facts for kids
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Amaury de Clisson
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| Breton Knight and Emissary to England | |
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Amaury de Clisson
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| Born | around 1304 Château de Clisson, Brittany |
| Died | 2 August 1347 Battle of La Roche-Derrien |
| Nationality | Breton |
| Noble family | de Clisson |
| Spouse(s) | Isabeau de Ramefort |
| Issue | Amaury II de Clisson, Isabeau de Clisson, Mahaut de Clisson |
| Father | Olivier III de Clisson |
| Mother | Isabelle de Craon |
Amaury de Clisson (born around 1304, died 1347) was a brave knight from Brittany, a region in France. He became a very important messenger for Jeanne de Penthièvre. She was a powerful noblewoman who wanted to rule Brittany. Amaury helped her by going to the court of Edward III, the King of England.
Amaury had two brothers. One was Garnier de Clisson, who defended a town called Brest. His other brother, Olivier IV de Clisson, faced trouble during a battle for Vannes. He was later executed by the King of France.
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Amaury's Family Life
Amaury de Clisson married a lady named Isabeau de Ramefort. Their wedding likely took place in Angers in 1333. Together, they owned several lands, including Blandinais and Ramfort.
They had three children:
- Amaury II: He passed away without having any children.
- Isabeau: After her brother died, she married Renaud d'Ancenis in 1354.
- Mahaut: She married a man named Guy de Bauçay.
Fighting for Brittany
Amaury de Clisson lived during a big conflict called the Breton War of Succession. This was a war to decide who would be the next ruler of Brittany. At first, Amaury and his brothers supported Charles de Blois. He was the person France wanted to be the new Duke. They fought against John de Montfort, who was supported by England.
Amaury was given the job of protecting a town called Jugon. But he was captured by John de Montfort's forces. It seems that after this, Amaury changed sides. Because he joined the Montfortist (English-backed) side, his lands in French-controlled Brittany were taken away in 1344.
Leading Brittany
After John de Montfort was captured, Amaury became a temporary leader for Brittany. He was also chosen to teach and guide the young Duke. This was a very important role.
Journey to England
Amaury de Clisson made an important agreement in England on March 10, 1342. He spoke for the Montfortist side with King Edward III of England. After this, he returned to Brittany with 6,000 archers (soldiers who use bows and arrows). These soldiers helped save the de Montfort family, who were trapped in the port city of Hennebont.
Defending Hennebont
Amaury remained the main commander for the Bretons defending Hennebont. They were under attack from French and Breton forces. Stories say that two captured Breton knights were going to be killed near the city walls. The defenders had spies and found out about this. They decided to try and rescue them.
Amaury created a distraction to get the attackers' attention. Meanwhile, the English co-commander, Walter de Mauny, went around the walls. He successfully rescued the two knights and brought them back safely.
The Battle of La Roche-Derrien
Amaury de Clisson was involved in the Battle of La Roche-Derrien. This battle happened at night on June 20, 1347. It was fought between the Anglo-Breton (English-backed) and Franco-Breton (French-backed) forces. About 4,000 to 5,000 French, Breton, and Genoese mercenary soldiers surrounded the town of La Roche-Derrien. They hoped to make the Anglo-Bretons come out and fight in an open battle. Amaury de Clisson was likely killed during this battle.
See also
- Jean de Beaumanoir, an opposing commander in the army of Charles de Blois.
- Jeanne de Clisson, his sister-in-law.
- Joan, Duchess of Brittany, also known as Jeanne de Penthièvre.
- John IV, Duke of Brittany, husband of Jeanne de Penthièvre.
- Olivier IV de Clisson, his brother.
- Philip VI of France
