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Louis II, Duke of Bourbon

1337–1410 · 14th century · Also known as Louis the Good

Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, called the Good Duke, was a French prince who fought in the Hundred Years' War and led a crusade to Mahdia in 1390. His marriage to Anne, heiress of Forez, and his inheritance of Beaujolais greatly enlarged the Bourbon lands, which became one of the largest princely territories in France.

Louis II, Duke of Bourbon
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Lordship of BeaujeuCounty of ForezDuchy of Bourbon

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