Francis I, Duke of Brittany facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Francis I
Miniature of Francis from the Hours of Isabella Stewart, 15th century
Duke of Brittany Count of Montfort
Reign	29 August 1442 – 17 July 1450
Predecessor	John V
Successor	Peter II
Born	11 May 1414 Vannes
Died	17 July 1450(1450-07-17) (aged 36) Château de l'Hermine, Vannes.
Burial	Redon Abbey
Spouse	Yolande of Anjou ​ ​ (m. 1431; died 1440)​ Isabella of Scotland ​ (m. 1442)​
Issue	Renaud, Count of Montfort Margaret, Duchess of Brittany Marie, Viscountess of Rohan
House	Montfort
Father	John V, Duke of Brittany
Mother	Joan of France

Francis I (also known as Fransez I in Breton and François I in French) was an important ruler in the 15th century. He was born on May 11, 1414, in Vannes. Francis became the Duke of Brittany and Count of Montfort on August 29, 1442. He held these titles until his death on July 17, 1450. His father was John V, Duke of Brittany, and his mother was Joan of France. Joan was the daughter of King Charles VI of France.

Francis's Family Life

Francis I was first planned to marry Bonne of Savoy. She was the daughter of Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy. Sadly, Bonne passed away in 1430 at age 15, just before their wedding.

First Marriage

Francis I's first marriage was to Yolande of Anjou. She was the daughter of Louis II, Duke of Anjou. They were married in Nantes in August 1431. Francis and Yolande had one son named Renaud, who was the Count of Montfort. Sadly, Renaud died when he was very young. Yolande, Francis's first wife, passed away in 1440.

Second Marriage

Francis then married Isabel of Scotland. Isabel was the daughter of King James I of Scots. They were married at the Château d'Auray on October 30, 1442. Francis and Isabel had two daughters:

• Margaret of Brittany (1443–1469, Nantes), who married Francis II, Duke of Brittany.
• Marie of Brittany (1444–1506), who married John II, Viscount of Rohan.

Becoming Duke of Brittany

Francis I became the Duke of Brittany after his father, John V, passed away. He ruled for about eight years. During his time as duke, he lived in several grand castles. These included the Château de l'Hermine, the Château de Nantes, the Château de Clisson, and the Château de Suscinio. These castles were important homes for the Dukes of Brittany.

His Succession

Francis I died on July 17, 1450, at the Château de l'Hermine. He was only 36 years old. Because he did not have any sons who lived to adulthood, his younger brother became the next Duke. His brother, Peter II of Brittany, took over as duke after Francis's death.

See also

In Spanish: Francisco I de Bretaña para niños

• Dukes of Brittany family tree