Background
He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France, and thus was younger brother of Francis I.
He was son of Duke John VI and Joan of France, and thus was younger brother of Francis I.
They took several cities, including Coutances, Saint-Lô and Ferns. Given the health problems of Peter II, this raised the question of succession. To seal this union, the Duke summoned States of Brittany at Vannes, which met on November 13, 1455, in the upper room of la Cohue.
He gathered the main Breton lords and bishops, abbots and representatives of cities.
All approved of the marriage union desired by Peter World War II The wedding started on November 16 with a grand mass in Saint Peter"s cathedral in Vannes, presided over by the Bishop of Nantes, Guillaume de Malestroit. Then followed banquets and dances at the castle of Hermine, with jousts enlivening la place des Lices.
"During dinner, Duke led the newly espoused lady to Hermine"s room, where she sat in the middle of the canopy. The Duke dined in the room with the main Lords.
The Duke placed the bride near him, under his canopy.
After dinner, at about four hours, the dance began with the high minstrels. The Duke led the Lady Malestroit, Monsieur de Laval led the duchess, other Lords led other Ladies, and continued to dance to the night. The next day the games began, which lasted four days.
And after the Lords had passed the time in great joy, and feasts they left Vennes." - Pierre Le Baud
The relatively short reign of Duke did not make a mark on history.
He participated in the Battle of Castillon in 1453. While he was still living, while he was still only Count of Guingamp, he had made a tomb carved in the Notre-Dame de Nantes, which disappeared during the French Revolution.
lieutenant is said that the opening of the tomb (perhaps revolutionary), inside a mannequin was discovered. The mystery of the true destiny of the Duke then started.
He had no children from this marriage.
Peter II died in 1457 with no known issue.