Bertrand du Guesclin

Constable of France
Person human Q314905
Bertrand du Guesclin
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Bertrand du Guesclin

Summary

Bertrand du Guesclin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Broons[2]. He was born on January 1, 1320[3]. He passed away in Châteauneuf-de-Randon[4]. He died on July 13, 1380[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and knight[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bertrand du Guesclin was born in Broons[2].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin died in Châteauneuf-de-Randon[4].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was born on January 1, 1320[3].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was born on January 1, 1320[9].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin died on July 13, 1380[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].
  • Burial took place at Monument du cœur de Bertrand du Guesclin[11].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's father was Robert II du Guesclin[12].
  • Among Bertrand du Guesclin's spouses was Jeanne de Laval-Tinténiac[13].
  • Among Bertrand du Guesclin's spouses was Tiphaine Raguenel[14].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin held citizenship in France[15].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's professions included knight[7].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin held the position of Constable of France[16].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin is recorded as male[17].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's noble title is recorded as count[19].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's military branch is recorded as army[20].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's Commons category is recorded as Bertrand du Guesclin[21].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's military, police or special rank is recorded as Constable of France[22].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin's military, police or special rank is recorded as Constable of Castile[23].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War[24].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was part of the conflict Castilian Civil War[25].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was part of the conflict War of the Breton Succession[26].
  • Bertrand du Guesclin was part of the conflict Battle of Cocherel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bertrand du Guesclin was born in Broons[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1320[3]. His father was Robert II du Guesclin[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and knight[7]. Bertrand du Guesclin held the position of Constable of France[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jeanne de Laval-Tinténiac[13], 1350–1437[28], of Kingdom of France[29] and Tiphaine Raguenel[14], an astrologer[30], 1335–1373[31].

Death and Burial

Bertrand du Guesclin died on July 13, 1380[5]. He passed away in Châteauneuf-de-Randon[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Saint-Denis[10] and Monument du cœur de he[11].

Why It Matters

Bertrand du Guesclin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Bertrand du Guesclin born?

Bertrand du Guesclin was born in Broons[2].

Where did Bertrand du Guesclin die?

Bertrand du Guesclin passed away in Châteauneuf-de-Randon[4].

Who were Bertrand du Guesclin's parents?

Bertrand du Guesclin's father was Robert II du Guesclin[12].

Who was Bertrand du Guesclin married to?

Bertrand du Guesclin's spouses include Jeanne de Laval-Tinténiac[13] and Tiphaine Raguenel[14].

What did Bertrand du Guesclin do for work?

Bertrand du Guesclin worked as military personnel[6] and knight[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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