Charles, Duke of Brittany

Duke of Brittany (1319-1364)
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Charles, Duke of Brittany
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Charles, Duke of Brittany

Summary

Charles, Duke of Brittany is a human[1]. Born in Blois[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1319[3]. He passed away in Auray[4]. He died on September 29, 1364[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's place of birth was Blois[2].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany died in Auray[4].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany was born on January 1, 1319[3].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany died on September 29, 1364[5].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's father was Guy I, Count of Blois[9].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's mother was Margaret of Valois, Countess of Blois[10].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany was married to Joan, Duchess of Brittany[11].
  • A child of Charles, Duke of Brittany was Marie of Blois, Duchess of Anjou[12].
  • A child of Charles, Duke of Brittany was John I of Blois-Châtillon[13].
  • A child of Charles, Duke of Brittany was Margaret of Châtillon[14].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany held citizenship in France[15].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany is recorded as male[17].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's family is recorded as House of Châtillon[19].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's noble title is recorded as pretender[20].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's Commons category is recorded as Charles de Blois[21].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's canonization status is recorded as blessed[22].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's significant event is recorded as worship suppression[24].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's feast day is recorded as September 29[25].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].
  • Charles, Duke of Brittany's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles, Duke of Brittany's place of birth was Blois[2]. He was born on January 1, 1319[3]. His father was Guy I, Count of Blois[9]. His mother was Margaret of Valois, Countess of Blois[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Personal Life

Among Charles, Duke of Brittany's spouses was Joan, Duchess of Brittany[11]. Children include Marie of Blois, Duchess of Anjou[12], a monarch[28], 1345–1404[29]; John I of Blois-Châtillon[13], an aristocrat[30], 1345–1404[31]; and Margaret of Châtillon[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Charles, Duke of Brittany died on September 29, 1364[5]. He passed away in Auray[4].

Why It Matters

Charles, Duke of Brittany ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Charles, Duke of Brittany born?

Charles, Duke of Brittany's place of birth was Blois[2].

Where did Charles, Duke of Brittany die?

Charles, Duke of Brittany passed away in Auray[4].

Who were Charles, Duke of Brittany's parents?

Charles, Duke of Brittany's father was Guy I, Count of Blois[9]. Charles, Duke of Brittany's mother was Margaret of Valois, Countess of Blois[10].

Who was Charles, Duke of Brittany married to?

Charles, Duke of Brittany's spouses include Joan, Duchess of Brittany[11].

What did Charles, Duke of Brittany do for work?

Charles, Duke of Brittany worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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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    Father Guy I, Count of Blois
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