Jean I Le Maingre, also called Boucicaut (c. 1310 – 15 March 1367),

Marshal of France Marshal of France (french: Maréchal de France, plural ') is a French military distinction, rather than a military rank, that is awarded to generals for exceptional achievements. The title has been awarded since 1185, though briefly abolished (1 ...

, was a 14th century French noble.

Life

In June 1340, Meingre accompanied the expedition of John, Duke of Normandy at the head of an army, attempting by force to capture the town of

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, Hainaut. The army was repulsed by the citizens of Valenciennes, the French army was then attacked by Hainaut army led by Gerard de Verchain, Seneschal of Hainaut. while attacking the town of Trith. Once again, the French are attacked by the Seneschal of Hainaut. During the ensuing action, Meingre is captured and is taken as a prisoner to Valenciennes. On 2 September 1345, he accompanied Humbert, Dauphin of Viennois from Marseilles on a crusade against the

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who were besieging

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. Meingre was captured by an Anglo-Gascon force during the Battle of Lunalonge in 1349.

Marshal of France

Maingre, known as ''Le Boucicaut (the brave)'' was appointed as the Marshal of France in 1356 and was appointed in 1358 as the lieutenant-general of Poitou, Touraine, Saintonge jointly with William VII of Parthenay. He was appointed as one of the negotiators of the

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between King

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and King

John II of France John II (french: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: ''Jean le Bon''), was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which kill ...

which was drafted on 8 May 1360 and ratified on 24 October 1360. Maingre accompanied the Dauphiné Charles on his journey from Avignon in 1362. Boucicaut led an army that captured the towns of Mantes and Meulan from King

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. He took part in the expedition against the French free companies and replaced Bertrand Du Guesclin, in command of the troops of Normandy. He died in

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, France on 15 March 1367 and was buried in the church of

Saint Martin of Tours Martin of Tours ( la, Sanctus Martinus Turonensis; 316/336 – 8 November 397), also known as Martin the Merciful, was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in France, heralded as the ...

. He was succeeded by his son

Jean II Le Maingre Jean II Le Maingre (Old French: Jehan le Meingre), also known as Boucicaut (28 August 1366 – 21 June 1421), was a French knight and military leader. Renowned for his military skill and embodiment of chivalry, he was made a marshal of France. ...

, who also became Marshal of France.

References

* Denis Lalande, « Un tourangeau méconnu, Jean Ier le Meingre, dit Boucicaut (vers 1310-1368) », ''Bulletin de la Société archéologique de Touraine'', Tours, Société archéologique de Touraine, 1988, p. 177-199
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