Francis II, duke of Brittany (born 1433)

Francis II, Duke of Brittany

Duke of Brittany from 1458 to 1488

Francis II was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the grandson of John IV, Duke of Brittany. A recurring theme in Francis' life would be his quest to maintain the quasi-independence of Brittany from France. As such, his reign was characterized by conflicts with King…