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Louis of Bourbon, Lord of Préaux

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Louis of Borbón-Préaux (c. 1368 – October 25, 1415, at the battle of Agincourt) was a French knight, Lord of Préaux. He was the son of Jacques of Bourbon-Préaux, Lord of Préaux, and Grand Butler of France and Margaret of Préaux.[1]

Life

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Louis took part at the Battle of Agincourt and he was one of the captains that commanded the left-wing of the French army, which was composed by 800 knights. However, he died during the battle. He was childless and he was succeeded by his brother, Peter of Bourbon-Préaux.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Achaintre 1825, p. 436.

Bibliography

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  • Achaintre, Nicolas Louis (1825). Histoire Généalogique Et Chronologique de la Maison Royale de Bourbon, Volume 1 (in French). Mansut.