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Louis de Sancerre
Louis de Sancerre (1341 or 1342 – 6 February 1404) was a Marshal of France and Constable of France during the Hundred Years War.
Early life.
Sancerre was born as the second son of count Louis II de Sancerre and Béatrix de Roucy. His father was killed at the battle of Crécy in 1346. After the death of his father King Philip VI of France ordered him to be educated together with the children of the Duke of Normandy. Sancerre had his first experience in war during
restored confidence in Olivier and although Philip of Artois succeeded him in 1392, the King confirmed his function as the Constable. In 1397, Louis de Sancerre was also appointed Constable, replacing Philippe of Artois who had died, but Olivier retained the privilege of being the holder of 'sword. By 1397 Olivier had also formed a secondary Royal alliance with Louis d'Orleans, brother of King Charles VI.
Biography Reconciliation with Duke John IV and Protector of Brittany.
After thirty years of conflict, Olivier, through the Duke of Bourgogne