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Jean d’OrlĂ©ans, comte de Dunois: Quick Facts

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Also Known As the Bastard of Orleans ‱ Le BĂątard d’OrlĂ©ans
Born 1403 ‱ Paris ‱ France
Died November 24, 1468 (aged 65) ‱ France
Role In Hundred Years’ War ‱ Siege of OrlĂ©ans

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