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1488-1491: The Marriage of Anne of Brittany for Brittany
1488-1491: The Marriage of Anne of Brittany for Brittany
1488-1491: The Marriage of Anne of Brittany for Brittany
1510-1540: Brittany and the New World for Brittany
1621-1623: Catholic Revolt in Brittany for Brittany
Triggered (1485-1488): The Duke of Orléans seizes the Regency for Brittany
Triggered (1485-1488): The War of Brittany for Brittany

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3602. The Marriage of Anne of Brittany

Brittany — Not random

Conditions

Will happen within 30 days of September 10, 1488
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 23, 1491)
unless prevented by
Action B of 4169 - The War of Brittany for Brittany

Description

Anne of Brittany, the daughter of Duke Francis II of Brittany, she was heiress to his duchy. Shortly before her father's death (1488), a French army under Louis de La Trémoille successfully invaded Brittany and secured the duke's promise that Anne would marry only with the consent of the French crown. Upon becoming duchess, the young Anne's hand and her duchy were eagerly sought. To prevent France from swallowing up the duchy, a coalition including Archduke Maximilian of Austria, King Henry VII of England, and King Ferdinand II of Aragón sent forces to Anne's aid. Nevertheless, Anne's situation was perilous and she appealed (1489) directly to Maximilian for protection. In 1490, Maximilian married Anne by proxy but failed to assist her with armed strength. Besieged at Rennes in 1491, Anne was forced by the French to annul her marriage and was quickly married to Charles VIII. It was agreed that if Charles died before Anne without issue, she was to marry his successor. Accordingly, in 1499, she married Louis XII, who had previously obtained a divorce from his first wife. The marriage (1514) of Claude, Anne's daughter by Louis XII, to Francis of Angoulême (later Francis I of France) led to the eventual incorporation (1532) by France of Brittany, which had previously remained theoretically separate.

Actions

A. Charles of France

B. Let a remote relative become Duke

  • Stability -2
  • -100 relations with France
  • A random province revolts

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3603. The Marriage of Anne of Brittany

Brittany — Not random

Conditions

Will happen within 30 days of September 10, 1488
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 23, 1491)
unless prevented by
Action B of 4169 - The War of Brittany for Brittany

Description

Anne of Brittany, the daughter of Duke Francis II of Brittany, she was heiress to his duchy. Shortly before her father's death (1488), a French army under Louis de La Trémoille successfully invaded Brittany and secured the duke's promise that Anne would marry only with the consent of the French crown. Upon becoming duchess, the young Anne's hand and her duchy were eagerly sought. To prevent France from swallowing up the duchy, a coalition including Archduke Maximilian of Austria, King Henry VII of England, and King Ferdinand II of Aragón sent forces to Anne's aid. Nevertheless, Anne's situation was perilous and she appealed (1489) directly to Maximilian for protection. In 1490, Maximilian married Anne by proxy but failed to assist her with armed strength. Besieged at Rennes in 1491, Anne was forced by the French to annul her marriage and was quickly married to Charles VIII. It was agreed that if Charles died before Anne without issue, she was to marry his successor. Accordingly, in 1499, she married Louis XII, who had previously obtained a divorce from his first wife. The marriage (1514) of Claude, Anne's daughter by Louis XII, to Francis of Angoulême (later Francis I of France) led to the eventual incorporation (1532) by France of Brittany, which had previously remained theoretically separate.

Actions

A. Maximilian of Austria

B. Let a remote relative become Duke

  • Stability -2
  • -100 relations with France
  • A random province revolts

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3604. The Marriage of Anne of Brittany

Brittany — Not random

Conditions

Will happen within 30 days of September 10, 1488
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 23, 1491)

Description

Anne of Brittany, the daughter of Duke Francis II of Brittany, she was heiress to his duchy. Shortly before her father's death (1488), a French army under Louis de La Trémoille successfully invaded Brittany and secured the duke's promise that Anne would marry only with the consent of the French crown. Upon becoming duchess, the young Anne's hand and her duchy were eagerly sought. To prevent France from swallowing up the duchy, a coalition including Archduke Maximilian of Austria, King Henry VII of England, and King Ferdinand II of Aragón sent forces to Anne's aid. Nevertheless, Anne's situation was perilous and she appealed (1489) directly to Maximilian for protection. In 1490, Maximilian married Anne by proxy but failed to assist her with armed strength. Besieged at Rennes in 1491, Anne was forced by the French to annul her marriage and was quickly married to Charles VIII. It was agreed that if Charles died before Anne without issue, she was to marry his successor. Accordingly, in 1499, she married Louis XII, who had previously obtained a divorce from his first wife. The marriage (1514) of Claude, Anne's daughter by Louis XII, to Francis of Angoulême (later Francis I of France) led to the eventual incorporation (1532) by France of Brittany, which had previously remained theoretically separate.

Actions

A. Let a remote relative become Duke

  • Stability +1
  • -50 relations with France
  • -50 relations with Austria
  • -50 relations with England

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4172. Brittany and the New World

Brittany — Not random

Conditions

  • Country is not at war
  • Is not a vassal
  • Stability is at 1 or higher

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1510
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1540)

Description

Brittany played a crucial role in the Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Bretons were renowned for their seafaring traditions and skills, which made Brittany a significant maritime center during this era. Many Breton sailors and explorers ventured out into the Atlantic and beyond, often in collaboration with Portuguese and Spanish explorers. Notably, Breton mariners like Jacques Cartier and Jean Ango were instrumental in the early exploration of North America, including the discovery of Canada. Brittany's proximity to the sea and its strong connection to the fishing and shipping industries made it a vital region for the provisioning and outfitting of many early expeditions, and several major French shipyards were built along the Breton coast. The Age of Exploration, marked by daring voyages and the discovery of new lands, bore the indelible imprint of Brittany, contributing to the region's historical significance in the annals of maritime exploration.

Actions

A. Our future lies across the ocean

  • Offensive Doctrine +2
  • Land -2
  • Naval tech investment: +800
  • Gain 10 warships in a random province
  • Gain 5 transports in the same province
  • Gain a conquistador in a random province
  • Gain an explorer in a random province
  • +6 colonists
  • +3 missionaries
  • -300 gold
  • Stability -2

B. Our future lies here at home

  • Centralization +1
  • Offensive Doctrine -1
  • +2 base tax value in Armor
  • +1 base manpower in Armor
  • +2 base tax value in Bretagne
  • +1 base manpower in Bretagne
  • +2 base tax value in Morbihan
  • +1 base manpower in Morbihan
  • -300 gold
  • Stability -1

C. We cannot afford such dreams

  • Innovativeness -1
  • Land +1
  • +50 relations with England
  • +50 relations with France
  • +50 relations with Austria
  • +50 relations with Spain
  • Stability +1

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4173. Catholic Revolt in Brittany

Brittany — Not random

Conditions

  • At least one of the following must occur:
    • State religion is Catholic
    • State religion is Counter-Reform Catholic
  • All of the following must be true for :
    • At least one of the following must occur:
      • State religion is Protestant
      • State religion is Reformed

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1621
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1623)

Description

In the reign of King Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu decided to suppress Catholic political privileges. An uprising (1621-22) against the introduction of Protestantism in the Vendée was put down by Richelieu, and the Catholics lost all the strongholds given to them under the Edict of Nantes, except Guise and Péronne.

Actions

A. Throw off the French yoke

  • Quality +1
  • Innovativeness +1
  • Break vassalization with France
  • Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 60 months
  • +20 national manpower
  • +500 gold
  • +25000 infantry in the capital province
  • +5000 cavalry in the capital province
  • +50 artillery in the capital province
  • +100 relations with England
  • -100 relations with France
  • Stability +2
  • +50 victory points

B. Remain loyal to Paris

  • Aristocracy +1
  • Serfdom +1
  • +100 relations with France
  • -100 relations with England
  • Stability -1

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4171. The Duke of Orléans seizes the Regency

Brittany — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 4168 - The Mad War for France

Description

My Lord, the Duke of Orléans has seized the Regency from the young King's sister, Anne of Beaujeu, and now seeks your daughter's hand in marriage. The swift change of government in Paris is good news for Brittany, as it means the threat of being drawn into bloody civil war among the French nobles has ended.

Actions

A. A bloodless coup in Paris!

  • Centralization +1
  • Gain a royal marriage with France
  • +50 relations with France
  • -50 relations with England
  • +200 gold
  • Stability +1

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4169. The War of Brittany

Brittany — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 4168 - The Mad War for France

Description

My Lord, civil war in France presents us with the opportunity to break free of their orbit. Both the Duke of Orléans and the young King Charles VIII seek your daughter's hand in marriage, and the Duke's ambition to seize the Regency from the King's sister, Anne of Beaujeu, is now drawing our own Breton nobles into this deadly trap. Sire, should we remain as we are, or take advantage of events over the border to assert our own independence?

Actions

A. Do not anger the French

  • Aristocracy +1
  • Serfdom +1
  • +50 relations with France
  • -50 relations with England
  • Stability -1

B. Fight for our independence

  • Quality +1
  • Innovativeness +1
  • Break vassalization with France
  • Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 60 months
  • +10 national manpower
  • +200 gold
  • +15000 infantry in the capital province
  • +5000 cavalry in the capital province
  • +20 artillery in the capital province
  • +100 relations with England
  • -100 relations with France
  • Stability +2
  • +50 victory points
  • Event 3602 - The Marriage of Anne of Brittany for Brittany will never fire
  • Event 3603 - The Marriage of Anne of Brittany for Brittany will never fire

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