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James II, Count of La Marche

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James II, Count of La Marche

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James II of Bourbon-La Marche was count of La Marche. He was captured at the battle of Nicopolis in 1396, later being ransomed. In 1403, James led an attack on English soil and burned Plymouth. He married Queen Joanna II of Naples in 1415, and was largely unpopular being imprisoned then forced to leave the kingdom of Naples in 1419. James relinquished his titles and became a monk in 1435. He died in 1438.

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Occupation: condottiero
Position held: Grand Chamberlain of France
Citizenship: France
Born: 1370
Died: September 24, 1438

Family

Joanna II of Naplesspouse Beatrice of Navarre, Countess of La Marchespouse Eleanor of Bourbon-La Marchechild John I, Count of La Marchefather Catherine of Vendômemother Louis, Count of Vendômesibling Anne de Bourbonsibling Charlotte de Bourbonsibling

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James II of Bourbon-La Marche was count of La Marche. He was captured at the battle of Nicopolis in 1396, later being ransomed. In 1403, James led an attack on English soil and burned Plymouth. He married Queen Joanna II of Naples in 1415, and was largely unpopular being imprisoned then forced to leave the kingdom of Naples in 1419. James relinquished his titles and became a monk in 1435. He died in 1438.

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Occupation: condottiero
Position held: Grand Chamberlain of France
Citizenship: France
Born: 1370
Died: September 24, 1438

Family

Joanna II of Naplesspouse Beatrice of Navarre, Countess of La Marchespouse Eleanor of Bourbon-La Marchechild John I, Count of La Marchefather Catherine of Vendômemother Louis, Count of Vendômesibling Anne de Bourbonsibling Charlotte de Bourbonsibling