Geoffrey Boucicaut
Brother of Jean le Maingre
About Geoffrey Boucicaut
Geoffrey Boucicaut was a French prelate.
Geoffrey Boucicaut, was the brother of the illustrious marshal of France Jean le Maingre. He and his army occupied Avignon in 1398 and started a five-year siege of the Palais des Papes where the Avignon Pope Benedict XIII was, which ended when Benedict managed to escape from Avignon on 12 March 1403 and find shelter in territory belonging to Louis II of Anjou.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Geoffrey Boucicaut?
brother of Jean le Maingre
When was Geoffrey Boucicaut born?
Geoffrey Boucicaut was born in Touraine.
When did Geoffrey Boucicaut die?
Geoffrey Boucicaut died on 18 February 1370 in Bologna.
What was Geoffrey Boucicaut's occupation?
Geoffrey Boucicaut was a prelate.
What nationality was Geoffrey Boucicaut?
Geoffrey Boucicaut was French.
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