Joanna of Flanders
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Joanna of Flanders was a 14th-century noblewoman and military leader renowned for her staunch defense of her husband's claim to the Duchy of Brittany and her dramatic leadership during the War of the Breton Succession.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical figure
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military leader ⓘ noblewoman ⓘ |
| alliedWith | King Edward III of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Brittany
NERFINISHED
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Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ Hennebont NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthCentury | 14th century ⓘ |
| child |
Joan of Brittany
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
John V, Duke of Brittany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict | War of the Breton Succession NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | County of Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathCentury | 14th century ⓘ |
| era | Hundred Years’ War period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| father | Louis I, Count of Nevers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gender | female ⓘ |
| governedTerritory | Montfortist-controlled parts of Brittany ⓘ |
| grandfather | Robert III, Count of Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalRole | symbol of resistance in Brittany ⓘ |
| historicalSourceType | medieval chronicles ⓘ |
| language | Old French ⓘ |
| legacy | remembered as one of the notable female military leaders of the Middle Ages ⓘ |
| marriageDateApprox | early 14th century ⓘ |
| militaryAction |
encouraged English intervention in Brittany
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led sorties against besiegers at Hennebont ⓘ organized defense of Hennebont against besieging forces ⓘ |
| nobleFamily | House of Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nobleRank |
countess
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duchess consort ⓘ |
| notableFor |
defense of Hennebont in 1342
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defense of her husband’s claim to the Duchy of Brittany ⓘ leadership during the War of the Breton Succession ⓘ |
| opposedClaimant | Charles of Blois NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalAlignment | pro-English faction in Brittany ⓘ |
| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| reputation |
courageous
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militarily capable ⓘ resolute ⓘ |
| residence |
Brittany
NERFINISHED
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England ⓘ Hennebont NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | regent for her son John of Montfort (John V of Brittany) ⓘ |
| spouse | John of Montfort NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportedClaimant | John of Montfort NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | Duchess consort of Brittany ⓘ |
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