Pierre Landais
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This article is about the Breton politician. For the French-American naval commander, see USS Alliance (1778).
Pierre Landais (1430–1485) was a Breton politician who became the principal adviser and chief minister to Francis II, Duke of Brittany. Francis left Landais in control of the affairs of the duchy, producing resentment among local barons, who finally secured the overthrow of Landais' régime. The rise and fall of Landais undermined Francis' position and prepared the way for the annexation of Brittany by France.
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Pierre Landais | |
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Born | 1430 |
Died | 1485 |
Nationality | Breton |
Occupation | Politician (Treasurer-General of the Duchy of Brittany) |
Years active | 1477-1485 |
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Landais is also important for the key role he played during attempts by the Yorkist kings of England to extradite the leading Lancastrian contender for the English throne, Henry Tudor, who was living in Brittany with his principal supporters. Initially a supporter of Henry, he later turned against him.