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Rene of Anjou
MedievalEmperorAnjou1409 — 1480
Good King Rene, titular king of many realms, patron of arts.
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Quick Facts
Born
1409
Died
1480
Country
Anjou
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)41
Influence (20%)58
Legacy (20%)49
Leadership (15%)52
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score50.1
Rene of Anjou — Complete Timeline
1431 AD
Captured at the Battle of BulgnévilleWar◆ Major
René was captured by Antoine de Vaudémont at the Battle of Bulgnéville, a conflict over the succession of Lorraine. He was imprisoned by Philip the Good of Burgundy for several years.
BattleCaptureImprisonment
Impact: regionaltragic
1435 AD
Claimed the Kingdom of NaplesPolitical Action◆ Major
Upon the death of Queen Joanna II, Ren
ClaimItalian Campaign
Impact: regional
1437 AD
Released from Prison and RansomedPolitical Action◆ Major
After years of imprisonment, Ren
ReleaseRansom
Impact: regional
1442 AD
Lost Naples to Alfonso V of AragonWar◆ Major
René's forces were defeated by Alfonso V of Aragon at the Battle of Naples. He lost the kingdom and returned to France, ending his Italian ambitions.
DefeatLoss of Kingdom
Impact: regionaldestructive
1443 AD
Patronage of the Arts in Anjou and ProvenceCultural◆ Major
After returning from Italy, Ren
PatronageCultural Center
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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