Title
Joanna of Montfort
Caption
Countess Joanna of Montfort (1295-1374), born Joanna of Flanders, married in 1329 John of Montfort, son of Duke Arthur II of Brittany.
The siege of Hennebont, in May-June 1342, is an episode of the War of Succession of Brittany. She continued her husband's struggle during his captivity, and owes her nickname, Jeanne la Flamme, to a fire caused during the siege of Hennebont. Joanna of Flanders remained famous for her dazzling action. While Charles de Blois' troops were laying siege to Hennebont in June 1342, in which Joanna was entrenched, she managed to galvanise the troops and civilians so that all attacks were repelled. One night, at the head of a detachment of soldiers, she left the town and set fire to the tents of the opposing troops. Then, thanks to this diversion, she managed to reach Auray from where she was able to bring back 600 knights, which allowed the liberation of the city. After that, Joanna of Flanders was called Joan of Flame.
Illustration - ca. 1850
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO12A00_094
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,1Mb (2,1Mb) / 12,2in x 8,9in / 3661 x 2680 (300dpi)