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Walter VI of Brienne

c. 1304–1356 · 14th century

Walter VI of Brienne (c. 1304–1356) was a French nobleman and titular Duke of Athens, the son of Walter V, who had lost the duchy to the Catalan Company in 1311. Called to Florence in 1342 amid financial crisis and war with Pisa, he was granted lordship of the city for life but ruled harshly and was expelled by a revolt in July 1343. He was killed fighting for France at the Battle of Poitiers.

Walter VI of Brienne
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