Charles I d’Albret

constable of France

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Charles I d’Albret was a prominent figure in French history, serving as the constable of France. This title, originating from the Byzantine Empire, evolved to hold supreme military command in France by the mid-14th century. Charles I d’Albret, a member of the influential Albret family, met his end at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. The Albret family, known for its warriors and rulers, reached its zenith between the 14th and 16th centuries.12

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Albret Family
His son, Charles I d’Albret, constable of France, died at the Battle of Agincourt (1415).
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His son, Charles I d’Albret, constable of France, died at the Battle of Agincourt (1415).
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Battle of Agincourt
Henry V and the resumption of the Hundred Years’ War
…force, led by the constable Charles d’Albret and the marshal Jean II le Meingre (called Boucicaut), to intercept him near the village of Agincourt on October 24. The English were not in an ideal condition to fight a battle. They had been weakened by the siege at Harfleur and had…
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…force, led by the constable Charles d’Albret and the marshal Jean II le Meingre (called Boucicaut), to intercept him near the village of Agincourt on October 24. The English were not in an ideal condition to fight a battle. They had been weakened by the siege at Harfleur and had…
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