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A Royal Son: Geoffrey, duke of Brittany
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
(Host: Christine) Of the four sons of King Henry II of England and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who lived to adulthood, only one was never called king. In this episode we look at the life of Geoffrey, duke of Brittany, including why he has a reputation for being conniving and the fates of the children he left behind.
Released:
Aug 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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