Historical Figures

Arthur III of Brittany, constable of Richemont (1393 - 1458)

Arthur, Duke of Richemont was the son of John IV, Duke of Brittany. Wounded at Agincourt, Richemont will retain the nickname "scarred". Taken prisoner, he remained in England until 1420. Yolande d'Aragon, mother-in-law of Charles VII, had him appointed Constable of France in 1425. But Arthur was a whole character who did not hesitate to attack the favorites of the King. He ends up falling into disgrace and goes into exile on his land. When Orléans was threatened, Richemont couldn't stand it any longer. He decides to come to the aid of the city with an army of Bretons, he actively participates in the battle of Patay. Despite Jeanne's insistence, royal resentment kept her away from the coronation ceremony. Richemont returned to favor after the disgrace of his rival La Trémoïlle in 1433. He fought firmly against Praguerie and entered Paris victoriously in 1436. He was the winner of Formigny in 1450. Having become Duke of Brittany, Richemont died in 1458.