Olivier V de Clisson

Olivier Le Vieux de Clisson,
Olivier V de Clisson,
Constable of France
Detail from Olivier's tomb
Born23 April 1336 (1336-04-23)
Château de Clisson, Brittany
Died23 April 1407 (1407-04-24) (aged 71)
Josselin, Brittany
BuriedChapel at Josselin Castle
Noble familyde Clisson
Spouse(s)Catherine of Laval and Chateaubrian; Maguerite de Rohan
FatherOlivier IV de Clisson (Breton Lord)
MotherJeanne de Clisson

Olivier V de Clisson (23 April 1336 – 23 April 1407), nicknamed "The Butcher", was a Breton soldier, the son of Olivier IV de Clisson. His father had been put to death by the French in 1343 on the suspicion of having willingly given up the city of Vannes to the English.


© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search