Arthur III, Duke of Brittany

Arthur III (Breton: Arzhur), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 1393  26 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during the Hundred Years' War. Although Richemont briefly sided with the English once, he otherwise remained firmly committed to the House of Valois. He fought alongside Joan of Arc, and was appointed Constable of France. His military and administrative reforms in the French state were an important factor in assuring the final defeat of the English in the Hundred Years' War.

Arthur III
Duke of Brittany
Reign22 September 1457  26 December 1458
PredecessorPeter II
SuccessorFrancis II
Born24 August 1393
Château de Sucinio, Brittany
Died26 December 1458(1458-12-26) (aged 65)
Nantes, Brittany
Burial
Nantes Cathedral
Spouses
Margaret of Burgundy
(m. 1423; died 1442)
Joan of Albret
(m. 1442; died 1444)
(m. 1445)
IssueJacquetta (illegitimate)
DynastyMontfort
FatherJohn IV, Duke of Brittany
MotherJoan of Navarre

The name Richemont reflects the fact that he inherited the English title of Earl of Richmond, which was held by previous dukes of Brittany, but his tenure was never recognized by the English crown. At the very end of his life he became Duke of Brittany and Count of Montfort after inheriting those titles upon the death of his nephew Peter II. Richemont had no legitimate issue and was succeeded in the duchy by his other nephew, Francis II.

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