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Alan I, King of Brittany

d. 907 · 9th century · Also known as Alan the Great

Alan I, called the Great, was count of Vannes and from about 890 king of Brittany. He led the Bretons to a victory over the Vikings at Questembert in 888 and reunited the country after a period of division. He was the last Breton ruler to bear the title of king; after his death the Vikings overran Brittany.

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