Anne of Brittany Royalty

Anne of Brittany (Breton: Anna; 25 January 1477 – 9 January 1514) was a French queen who reigned as Duchess of Brittany from 1488 until her death.Upon her father's death in 1488, she became Sovereign Duchess of Brittany, Countess of Nantes, Montfort, and Richmond, and Viscountess of Limoges. After his death she became a central figure in the struggle for influence that led to the union of Brittany and France.She is highly regarded in Breton memory as a conscientious ruler who defended the Duchy.

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Anne of Brittany
Birth dateJanuary 25, 1477
Birth place
Brittany , Nantes
Date of deathJanuary 09, 1514
Place of death
Blois , France
Parents
Francis II Duke of Brittany
Margaret of Foix
Spouse
Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor

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