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Olivier de Clisson
Olivier de Clisson was a Breton soldier who fought first for John of Montfort, losing an eye at Auray in 1364, and then for France. He succeeded Bertrand du Guesclin as constable of France in 1380 and commanded at the French victory over the Flemish at Roosebeke in 1382. He survived an attempt on his life by Pierre de Craon in 1392 and spent his later years in feud with Duke John IV.
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