Francis II, Duke of Brittany
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Francis II was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the grandson of John IV, Duke of Brittany. A recurring theme in Francis' life would be his quest to maintain the quasi-independence of Brittany from France. Wikipedia
Born: June 23, 1435, Château de Clisson, Clisson, France
Died: September 9, 1488 (age 53 years), Couëron, France
Children: Anne of Brittany, Francesc I d'Avaugour, Isabeau of Brittany, and more
Great grandchildren: Henry II of France, Francis III, Duke of Brittany, Alfonso II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara, and more
Grandchildren: Claude of France, Renée of France, François d'Avaugour dit de Bretagne, comte de Vertus & de Goëllo, and more
Spouse: Margaret of Foix (m. 1474–1486) and Margaret of Brittany (m. 1455–1469)
Parents: Richard, Count of Étampes and Margaret, Countess of Vertus