Jean I

Count of Alençon, raised to Duke of Alençon
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Jean I

Summary

Jean I is a human[1]. His place of birth was Essay[2]. He was born on June 2, 1385[3]. He died in Arras[4]. He died on October 25, 1415[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean I's place of birth was Essay[2].
  • Jean I died in Arras[4].
  • Jean I was born on June 2, 1385[3].
  • Jean I died on October 25, 1415[5].
  • Jean I's father was Pierre II, Count of Alençon[8].
  • Jean I's mother was Marie Chamaillart, Viscountess of Beaumont-au-Maine[9].
  • Among Jean I's spouses was Marie of Brittany, Lady of La Guerche[10].
  • A child of Jean I was Jean II, Duke of Alençon[11].
  • Jean I's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Jean I is recorded as male[12].
  • Jean I's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jean I's family is recorded as House of Valois[14].
  • Jean I's noble title is recorded as duke[15].
  • Jean I's Commons category is recorded as John I, Duke of Alençon[16].
  • Jean I was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War[17].
  • Jean I's given name is recorded as Jean[18].
  • Jean I's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[19].
  • Jean I's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Jean I's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': "Jean Ier d'Alençon"}[21].
  • Jean I's sibling is recorded as Catherine of Alençon[22].
  • Jean I's sibling is recorded as Marie d'Alençon[23].

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Origins and Family

Jean I was born in Essay[2]. He was born on June 2, 1385[3]. His father was Pierre II, Count of Alençon[8]. His mother was Marie Chamaillart, Viscountess of Beaumont-au-Maine[9].

Career and Affiliations

Jean I's professions included military personnel[6].

Personal Life

Jean I was married to Marie of Brittany, Lady of La Guerche[10]. A child of him was Jean II, Duke of Alençon[11].

Death and Burial

Jean I died on October 25, 1415[5]. He died in Arras[4].

Why It Matters

Jean I has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Jean I born?

Born in Essay[2], Jean I…

Where did Jean I die?

Jean I passed away in Arras[4].

Who were Jean I's parents?

Jean I's father was Pierre II, Count of Alençon[8]. Jean I's mother was Marie Chamaillart, Viscountess of Beaumont-au-Maine[9].

Who was Jean I married to?

Jean I's spouses include Marie of Brittany, Lady of La Guerche[10].

What did Jean I do for work?

Jean I worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Arras
    Place of birth Essay
    Given name Jean
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