Jacques de Bretagne

Jacques de Bretagne (11th November 1695 - 18th March 1748) was a Grandelumierian nobleman and military officer. He is the younger brother to the Auguste Philippe.
== Reign of Louis XI - Duc de Anjou ==
Jacques was born on the 11th of November, 1695, in the Chateau de Saint-Etienne, the second son of the Prince of Brittany, Jean-Philippe and his wife, Marie, Princess of Brittany. He was given the courtesy title of the Duke of Anjou on his birth. He taught in all the classes expected of a high-ranking noble, studying politics, theology, classical history, reading, writing etc. From an early age he and his brother, the Duke of Rennes, Auguste Philippe, were very close and often spent much time in each others company. They would both be educated by the same tutor, and study the same classes together, training in fencing with one another.
When his elder brother left for the navy, Jacques was sent off to the England to study military tactics. He spent 4 years studying in England before he'd return to the Empire to serve in the military. There he rose up through the ranks, eventually serving as an officer.
During the latter period of Louis XI's reign, there was a succession of Chancellors of Defence, who were dismissed for corruption, or their attempts at starting a personality cult. Eventually, Jacques' brother Auguste was appointed to the position, and Jacques took the position of Marshal General of the Armies of the Emperor. During this capacity, he was highly commended by the Emperor and served valiantly.
== Regency ==
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Category:Grandelumierian Nobility
Category:1600s births
Category:House Lowell-Brittany
Category:Births in Saint-Etienne