John I, Duke of Alençon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jean I, Duke of Alencon |
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Spouse(s) | Marie of Brittany |
Noble family | Valois-Alençon |
Father | Peter II of Alençon |
Mother | Marie Chamaillard |
Born | 1385 Château d'Essay |
Died | Azincourt |
25 October 1415
John I of Alençon, known as the Wise (1385 – 25 October 1415), was a French nobleman, killed at the Battle of Agincourt.
John was born in Château d'Essay, the son of Peter II of Alençon and Marie Chamaillard. In 1404, he succeeded his father as Count of Alençon and Perche. He was made Duke of Alençon in 1414.
He commanded the second division of the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. When the English broke through the first division, he led a countercharge. He is sometimes credited with killing Edward, Duke of York, wounding Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, and cutting an ornament from the crown of Henry V, King of England. He was overpowered by King Henry's bodyguard and slain before he could yield himself.
Family
In 1396, he married Marie of Brittany (1391–1446), daughter of John IV, Duke of Brittany. They had five children:
- Pierre d'Alençon (1407, Argentan – 1408)
- Jean d'Alençon, Duke of Alençon (1409–1476)
- Marie d'Alençon (1410, Argentan, – 1412, Argentan)
- Jeanne d'Alençon (1412, Argentan – 1420)
- Charlotte d'Alençon (1413, Argentan – 1435, Lamballe)
He also had two illegitimate children:
- Pierre d'Alençon (d. 1424, Battle of Verneuil), Lord of Gallandon
- Marguerite d'Alençon, married Jean de St-Aubin, Lord of Preaux
Sources
John I, Duke of Alençon
House of Valois-Alençon
Cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty
Born: 1385 Died: 26 October 1415 |
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Preceded by Peter II |
Count of Alençon 1404–1414 |
Succeeded by himself as Duke of Alençon |
Count of Perche 1404–1415 |
Succeeded by John II |
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New creation | Duke of Alençon 1414–1415 |