John IV, Duke of Brittany
John IV the Conqueror KG (in Breton Yann IV, in French Jean IV, and traditionally in English sources both John of Montfort and John V) (1339 – 1 November 1399), was Duke of Brittany and Count of Montfort from 1345 until his death and 7th Earl of Richmond from 1372 until his death.
| John IV | |
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Drawing c.1700 of English-made effigy, on white arcaded chest tomb, Nantes Cathedral. Original monument destroyed. Drawing by Roger de Gaignières. | |
| Duke of Brittany | |
| Reign | 12 April 1365 – 1 November 1399 |
| Predecessor | Joan, Duchess of Brittany, contested by John (IV) |
| Successor | John V |
| Count of Montfort | |
| Reign | 16 September 1345 – 1 November 1399 |
| Predecessor | John II |
| Successor | John IV |
| Earl of Richmond | |
| Reign | 20 June 1372 – 1 November 1399 |
| Predecessor | John of Gaunt |
| Born | September–December 1339 |
| Died | 1 November 1399 (aged 59–60) Nantes, Brittany |
| Burial | Nantes Cathedral |
| Spouses | Mary of England
(m. 1361; died 1361) |
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| Family | Montfort |
| Father | John of Montfort |
| Mother | Joanna of Flanders |
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