Gaston IV

French Nobleman and Count of Foix

Gaston IV - Leaders & Politicians born November 27th, 1422
Born
Died

1472
554 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Held the title of Count of Foix. Participated in various military and political endeavors during the Hundred Years' War. Engaged in alliances through marriage and diplomacy, strengthening the feudal ties in the region. Managed territorial conflicts and maintained influence over the county despite the ongoing turbulence in France.

Served as Count of Foix from 1436 to 1472

Participated in the Hundred Years' War

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