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Francis II (in breton Frañsez II, in french François II) (June 23, 1433 – September 9, 1488), was duke of Brittany, from 1458 to his death. He was the son of Richard, count d'Etampes, and the grandson of Duke John V. Francis' life was characterised by conflicts with King Louis XI of France (War of the Public Weal) and with his son King Charles VIII. Image File history File links BlasonBRETAGNE.PNG Titre: Blason de la région Bretagne réalisé pour le Projet, Blasons de Wikipédia FR Source: Dessinée par Ʀinaldum le 6 mars 2004 Licence: Créative C. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some... Image File history File links BlasonBRETAGNE.PNG Titre: Blason de la région Bretagne réalisé pour le Projet, Blasons de Wikipédia FR Source: Dessinée par Ʀinaldum le 6 mars 2004 Licence: Créative C. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1433 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // January 8 - The present Royal Netherlands Navy was formed By decree of Maximillian of Austria. ... The Duke of Brittany (French: Duc de Bretagne) governed Brittany, a region with strong traditions of independence, including a language and a distinctive culture. ... Events January 24 - Matthias I Corvinus becomes king of Hungary Foundation of Magdalen College, University of Oxford George of Podebrady becomes king of Bohemia Pope Pius II becomes pope Turks sack the Acropolis Births February 15 - Ivan the Young, Ruler of Tver (d. ... John V (in French Jean V) (1339 – November 1, 1399), known as the Conqueror, was duke of Brittany and count of Montfort, from 1345 to his death. ... Louis XI the Prudent (French: Louis XI le Prudent) (July 3, 1423 – August 30, 1483), also informally nicknamed luniverselle aragne (old French for universal spider), or the Spider King, was King of France (1461–1483). ... Charles VIII the Affable (French: Charles VIII lAffable) (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was King of France from 1483 to his death. ...

Francis II was married twice, first to his cousin Margaret, princess of Brittany, first daughter of Duke Francis Ist, then to Margaret of Foix, princess of Navarre. Only one daughter, Anne of Brittany, from his second marriage, survived to adulthood. Coat of Arms of the Dukes of Brittany, and of the region Brittany Francis I (in breton Fransez I, in french François I) (Vannes/Gwened, May 14, 1414 – July 18, 1450, Château de lHermine/Kastell an Erminig), was duke of Brittany, count of Montfort and titular earl... Capital Pamplona Official language(s) Spanish and Basque Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 11th  10,391 km²  2. ... Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, Miniature representing this lady weeping on account of the absence of her husband during the Italian war. ...

During the minority of Charles VIII of France, Francis II aligned himself with the Duke of Orleans and the count of Angouleme against the regency of Anne of France. In intervening in the politics of his neighbour France, however, he neglected his own realm. The actions of his corrupt and oppressive prime minister, Monsieur de Landois, caused a major revolt, which was supported by Anne and Charles, who were eager to get even with Francis II. Without assistance from Brittany's traditional allies, the English, who were embroiled in the Wars of the Roses, Francis saw his duchy ravaged and Landois hanged by the infuriated people in what is known as the Mad War (La Guerre Folle). Even without Landois in power, the Bretons remained suspicious of their duke. Nevertheless, in 1486, the Estates of Brittany confirmed the succession of Brittany on Francis' daughter Anne, to assure independence from France. Louis XII (b. ... Anne de Beaujeu Anne of France (or Anne of Beaujeu) (Genappe, April 1461 – 14 November 1522, Chantelle), was the daughter of Louis XI, King of France and his second queen consort, Charlotte of Savoy. ... Lancaster York For other uses, see Wars of the Roses (disambiguation). ... Events Tízoc, Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan dies. ...

The Treaty of Chateaubriant, signed in 1487 with France, reaffirmed Brittany's independence, but the French continued to harass the duchy. Francis then allied with Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, against France; however, Brittany was defeated July 28 in the Battle of Saint Aubin du Cormier. A few days later, on August 10, Francis was forced to sign the Peace of Verger. Under the terms of the treaty, the duke was compelled to submit himself and his duchy as a vassal of the king of France. Portrait by Albrecht Dürer, 1519 (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna). ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up vassal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Francis II died shortly afterwards, following a fall from his horse during a leisure ride. After his death, Charles VIII invaded Brittany and forced the heiress Anne to marry him, thus gaining control of the duchy.

See also

• Dukes of Brittany family tree
• Other politically important horse accidents

• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.