Jean I, Duke of Alençon | |
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| Born | 1385 Château d'Essay |
| Died | (1415-10-25)25 October 1415 Azincourt |
| Noble family | Valois-Alençon |
| Spouse | Marie of Brittany |
| Issue Detail | Pierre d'Alençon Jean d'Alençon Marie d'Alençon Jeanne d'Alençon |
| Father | Peter II of Alençon |
| Mother | Marie Chamaillard |
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Jean I of Alençon, known asthe Wise (1385 – 25 October 1415), was a French nobleman, killed at theBattle of Agincourt.
Jean was born in Château d'Essay, the son ofPeter II of Alençon and Marie Chamaillard.[1] In 1404, he succeeded his father asCount of Alençon andPerche. He was madeDuke 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 killingEdward, Duke of York, woundingHumphrey, Duke of Gloucester, and cutting an ornament from the crown ofHenry V, King of England. He was overpowered by King Henry's bodyguard and slain before he could yield himself.[2]
In 1396, he marriedMarie of Brittany (1391–1446), daughter ofJohn IV, Duke of Brittany.[3] They had five children:
He also had two illegitimate children:
Jean I, Duke of Alençon House of Valois-Alençon Cadet branch of theCapetian dynasty Born: 1385 Died: 26 October 1415 | ||
| Preceded by | Count of Alençon 1404–1414 | Succeeded by himself as Duke of Alençon |
| Count of Perche 1404–1415 | Succeeded by | |
| New creation | Duke of Alençon 1414–1415 | |
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