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Bertrand du Guesclin
1320 – 1380
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryBertrand du Guesclin, nicknamed "The Eagle of Brittany" or "The Black Dog of Brocéliande", was a Breton knight and an important military commander on the French side during the Hundred Years' War. From 1370 to his death, he was Constable of France for King Charles V. Well known for his Fabian strategy of avoiding major battles where possible, he took part in seven pitched battles and won the five in which he held command.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1320
Broons
Date of death
July 13, 1380
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
military personnelknightcondottiero
- Field and occupation
- vojevůdce stoleté války
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