Anne of Armagnac - Illegitimate Son

Illegitimate Son

On an unknown date she gave birth to an illegitimate son, Jean de Lescun. The baby's father was Arnaud-Gillaume de Lescun, Bishop of Aire. The boy grew up to become a celebrated soldier and Marshal of France. Legitimised in 1463, he was granted the title of Count of Comminges by King Louis XI. Jean was a staunch ally and personal favourite of the king before and after his ascension to the throne.

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