Historical Events tagged with "rennes"
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Politics & Government
Brittany Joins the Kingdom of France
August 13th, 1532 492 years ago
The Duchy of Brittany was formally annexed by France, marking a significant shift in territorial power. This union was solidified when Duke Francis II of Brittany agreed to the marriage of his daughter, Claude of France, to King Francis I of France. The agreement was aimed at strengthening ties between the duchy and the kingdom, despite local resistance. This momentous occasion occurred in the city of Rennes, paving the way for the gradual integration of Breton culture into French society.
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