Louis I of Anjou

   

Louis I of Anjou (July 23, 1339 - September 20, 1384) son of King John II of France. Titular King of Naples and Count of Provence (1382-1384). Count (1356-1360) and then Duke (from 1360) of Anjou. Fought at Poitiers in 1356. From 1380 to 1382 he served as regent for his nephew, King Charles VI of France, but left France in the latter year to claim the throne of Naples following the death of Queen Joanna I. He failed in this endeavor, being defeated by Charles of Durazzo, and died soon after.


Preceded by:
John 		Duke of Anjou Succeeded by:
Louis II


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