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Death of Francis II
- When
- 9 September 1488
- Where
- Duchy of Brittany
Francis II died on 9 September 1488 after falling from his horse, ending his reign and triggering a succession crisis in Brittany.
The death of Francis II resulted from a fall from his horse. This event occurred soon after the Treaty of Sablé and plunged Brittany into a fresh crisis, leading toward the final Franco-Breton war.
Sources
- Anne of Brittany Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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