Gaston III
Count of Foix and military leader
Born
Died
1391
635 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
France
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Born in 1331, this noble served as the Count of Foix and became a prominent military figure during the Hundred Years' War. Engaged in conflict against the English, he participated in several key battles and sieges, supporting French efforts in Aquitaine. He established strong alliances and engaged in political maneuvers that bolstered his family's influence in the region.
Led forces at the Battle of Cocherel in 1364
Strengthened the County of Foix through strategic alliances
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