The siege of Brest in 1386 was led by John IV, Duke of Brittany, against English-occupied Brest during the Hundred Years’ War. The siege was relieved by an English army commanded by John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.[1]
Siege of Brest | |||||||
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Part of the Hundred Years’ War | |||||||
The siege depicted by the Master of Anthony of Burgundy in MS BnF Fr 2643-6 of Froissart's Chronicles | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Duchy of Brittany Kingdom of France | Kingdom of England | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John IV, Duke of Brittany Olivier de Clisson |
John Roches Thomas Asshenden Relief force: John of Gaunt |
Citations
edit- ^ Sumption 2011, p. 582.
References
edit- Sumption, Jonathan (2011). Hundred Years War, Volume 3: Divided Houses. Faber & Faber. ISBN 9780571266562.