Charles de Blois became Duke of Brittany in 1341, having married Jeanne de Penthièvre (known as La Boiteuse), niece of Duke Jean III of Brittany in 1337 in Paris, which triggered the War of Succession of Brittany when by the judgment of Conflans, King Philippe VI of France recognized Charles de Blois as Duke of Brittany. In 1344, he took Quimper. He was taken prisoner by the English at the siege of Vannes in 1347. He was released after 9 years of captivity in England, after pledging to pay a ransom of 700,000 gold florins, which was not fully paid to his death. In 1357, Charles de Blois knighted Bertrand du Guesclin, who distinguished himself in the defense of Rennes. Charles de Blois died on September 29, 1364 during the battle of Auray against the son of Jean de Montfort (becoming Jean IV of Brittany).
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) is one of the great names in 19th century French poetry. His best-known work, The Flowers of Evil , will be worth many legal setbacks to him. The poet and his publisher are condemned for immorality, the themes addressed being considered scandalous. Convinced that socie