Bertrand du Guesclin
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Summary
Bertrand du Guesclin was born on January 1, 1320[1], in Broons[2]. He died on July 13, 1380[3], in Châteauneuf-de-Randon[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], knight[6], and condottiero[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,698 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1320[9]
- Place of burial: Basilica of Saint-Denis[10], Monument du cœur de Bertrand du Guesclin[11]
- Father: Robert II du Guesclin[12]
- Spouse: Jeanne de Laval-Tinténiac[13], Tiphaine Raguenel[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Position held: Constable of France[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Noble title: count[18]
- Military branch: army[19]
- Commons category: Bertrand du Guesclin[20]
- Military, police or special rank: Constable of France[21], Constable of Castile[22]
- Participated in conflict: Hundred Years' War[23], Castilian Civil War[24], War of the Breton Succession[25], Battle of Cocherel[26], Battle of Auray[27], Battle of Nájera[28], Battle of Montiel[29]
- Given name: Bertrand[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bertrand du Guesclin[31]
- Commons gallery: Bertrand Du Guesclin[32]
- Described by source: Dictionnaire du patrimoine rennais[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle French[37]
- Name in native language: Bertrand Du Guesclin[38]
- Start of work period: 1335[39]
- Sibling: Olivier du Guesclin[40]
Why It Matters
Bertrand du Guesclin has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
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 a military personnel[5], knight[6], and condottiero[7].