John I of Alençon

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John I of Alençon, called the Sage (1385, Château d'Essay, – October 25, 1415, Azincourt), was the son of Peter II of Alençon and Marie de Chamaillard. In 1404, he succeeded his father as Count of Alençon and Perche. He was made Duke of Alençon in 1414.

He commanded the second division of the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. When the English broke through the first division, he led a countercharge. He is sometimes credited with killing Edward, Duke of York, wounding Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, and cutting an ornament from the crown of Henry V of England; but he was then overpowered by the King's bodyguard, and slain before he could yield himself.

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In 1396, he married Marie of Brittany (1391–1446), daughter of John V, Duke of Brittany. They had five children:

1. Peter (1407, Argentan – 1408)
2. John II of Alençon (1409–1476)
3. Marie (1410, Argentan, – 1412, Argentan)
4. Jeanne (1412, Argentan – 1420)
5. Charlotte (1413, Argentan – 1435, Lamballe)

He also had two illegitimate children:

1. Peter (d. 1424, Battle of Verneuil), Lord of Gallandon
2. Marguerite, married Jean de St-Aubin, Lord of Preaux

Preceded by: (new creation)	Duke of Alençon 1414–1415	Succeeded by: John II
Preceded by: Peter II	Count of Alençon 1404–1414	Succeeded by: John II
	Count of Perche 1404–1415]