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John
duke of Brittany [died 1345]
Also known as: Jean de Montfort, Jean de Montfort, John of Montfort
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John (IV) (died 1345) was a claimant to the duchy of Brittany upon the death of his childless half brother, John III. He was the only surviving son of Arthur II. At first, John of Montfort had recognized John III’s designation of Charles of Blois (nephew of King Philip VI of France) as the successor; but then John of Montfort reneged, had himself crowned at a convocation of bishops and lords at Nantes, and thus started the War of the Breton Succession. John was supported by Edward III of England (who claimed suzerainty over Brittany), but Philip VI favoured his ...(100 of 162 words)