Bertrand du Guesclin
1320 –July 13, 1380
Military personnel, Knight, Condottiero
Lived 60 years
- Born in
- Broons
- Passed away in
- Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Bertrand du Guesclin (Breton: Beltram Gwesklin; c. 1320 – 13 July 1380), nicknamed "The Eagle of Brittany" or "The Black Dog of Brocéliande", was a Breton knight and an important military commander on the French side during the Hundred Years' War. From 1370 to his death, he was Constable of France for King Charles V. Well known for his Fabian strategy of avoiding major battles where possible, he took part in seven pitched battles and won the five in which he held command.
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand_du_Guesclin