Tanneguy du Châtel facts for kids
Tanneguy III du Châtel (also spelled Tanguy; 1369–1449) was a brave knight from Brittany, a region in France. He played an important role in two major conflicts: the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War and the Hundred Years' War. Tanneguy was a key member of the Armagnac party and became a trusted advisor to King Charles VII of France. He was also involved in the death of Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy in 1419.
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Tanneguy's Early Life and Role
In 1415, Tanneguy du Châtel held the important job of provost of Paris. This meant he was in charge of keeping law and order in the city. During the civil war between the Armagnacs and Burgundians, he was a leader for the Armagnac side. He worked under Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac, who was a top military leader in France. Tanneguy strongly opposed the Burgundians when they tried to take control of Paris. His nephew was Alain de Coëtivy, who became a bishop of Avignon.
Protecting the Young Prince
Tanneguy was a favorite of Charles the Dauphin, who was the young prince and heir to the French throne (and later became King Charles VII). Tanneguy famously saved the prince's life. When the Burgundians invaded Paris on the night of May 28–29, 1418, Tanneguy helped Charles escape the city safely to Melun.
Along with another of Charles VII's close friends, Jean Louvet, Tanneguy was a main person behind the event where John the Fearless was killed. This happened during a meeting between John the Fearless and Prince Charles on a bridge at Montereau on September 10, 1419.
Later Years and Joan of Arc
After 1425, Tanneguy's influence in the court started to decrease as Arthur de Richemont became more powerful. However, in 1429, Tanneguy made a huge effort to convince Prince Charles to meet and welcome Joan of Arc. At that time, many of Charles VII's advisors wanted to make peace with Burgundy so that France could unite against England. Tanneguy's efforts were crucial in making this possible, especially by supporting Joan of Arc.
Tanneguy IV du Chastel, His Nephew
Tanneguy III du Châtel had a nephew also named Tanneguy, known as Tanneguy IV du Chastel. He started his career as the governor of Roussillon. Later, he moved to Brittany and became the grand maître d'hôtel (a high-ranking official) for Francis II, Duke of Brittany.
Afterward, Tanneguy IV served King Louis XI of France. He was killed in 1477 during a battle at Bouchain in Picardy. This battle was part of a war against the Duchy of Burgundy, which happened after the death of Charles the Bold. King Louis XI had Tanneguy IV buried at the Basilique Notre-Dame in Cléry-Saint-André, where Louis XI himself was later buried in 1483.
