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Bernard I of Armagnac

10th century · 10th century · Also known as Bernard the Squinter, Bernard le Louche

Bernard I, called the Squinter, was the first count of Armagnac in Gascony, a member of the ruling house of the counts of Fezensac. Around 960 Armagnac was separated as his share of the family lands. His descendants ruled the hill country around Auch and Lectoure, and the house of Armagnac later became one of the most powerful noble families of southern France.

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County of Armagnac

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