Dreux (French pronunciation: [dʁø]) is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. Dreux lies on the small river Blaise, a tributary...
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The House of Dreux was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. It was founded by Robert I, Count of Dreux, a son of Louis VI of France, who was given the...
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Dirk Johannes Hendrik "Dick" Dreux (27 May 1913 – 6 December 1978) was a Dutch writer of historical literature. Dick Dreux was born in Amsterdam as a child...
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Mirabeau Replying to Dreux-Brézé or Mirabeau Before Dreux-Brézé is a c.1830 oil on canvas by Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard showing Mirabeau's response to...
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Lil' Fizz (redirect from Dreux Pierre Frederic)
Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known...
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Michel de Dreux-Brézé, Marquis de Dreux-Brézé (15 June 1700 – 17 February 1754) was a French nobleman, military officer and courtier in the reign of Louis...
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Philippa of Dreux, Dame de Coucy (1192–1242) was a daughter of Robert II of Dreux and his second wife Yolande de Coucy. Philippa was the fifth of seven...
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The Counts of Dreux were a noble family of France, who took their title from the chief stronghold of their domain, the château of Dreux, which lies near...
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Gare de Dreux is a railway station serving the town Dreux, Eure-et-Loir department, northwestern France. The station is served by regional trains to Argentan...
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Yolande of Dreux (20 March 1263 – 2 August 1330) was a sovereign Countess of Montfort-l'Amaury from 1311 until 1322. Through her first marriage to Alexander...
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Didier Dreux (May 11, 1832 – July 5, 1861) was the first Confederate field officer killed during the American Civil War. He was the son of Guy Dreux and...
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Robert II of Dreux (1154 – 28 December 1218), Count of Dreux and Braine, was the eldest surviving son of Robert I, Count of Dreux, and Agnes de Baudemont...
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Yolande of Dreux (French: Yolande de Dreux) may refer to: Yolande de Dreux (1196–1239), wife of Raoul II of Lusignan Yolande of Dreux, Duchess of Burgundy...
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John of Dreux may refer to: Jehan de Braine (died 1240), trouvère John I of Dreux (died 1249) John II of Dreux (died 1309) This disambiguation page lists...
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Robert I of Dreux, nicknamed the Great (c. 1123 – 11 October 1188), was the fifth son of Louis VI of France and Adélaide de Maurienne. In 1137 he received...
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Pierre-Alfred Dedreux, who signed his works as Alfred de Dreux (23 March 1810, in Paris – 5 March 1860, in Paris) was a French portrait and animal painter...
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The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince...
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Nicolas Dreux (born 1956) is a Haitian painter. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince. He showed an early interest in painting and studied under Calixte Henri...
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This article is of the Countesses of Dreux; the consorts of the French counts of Dreux. None None None None None None Sole surviving heiress of her father...
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House of Montfort-Brittany (redirect from House of Dreux-Montfort)
Duchy of Brittany from 1365 to 1514. It was a cadet branch of the House of Dreux; it was thus ultimately part of the Capetian dynasty. It should not be confused...
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Henri de Dreux (1193–1240) was Archbishop of Reims from 1227 to 1240. He is commemorated by a window in Reims Cathedral. He was an active builder, but...
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Virginie Dreux is a French Paralympic athlete who competes in international level events. She mainly competes in heptathlon events at INAS competitions...
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Philip of Dreux (Philippe de Dreux; 1158–1217) was a French nobleman, Bishop of Beauvais, and figure of the Third Crusade. He was an active soldier, an...
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Jeanne d'Albret (redirect from Jeanne III de Dreux)
Jeanne d'Albret (Basque: Joana Albretekoa; Occitan: Joana de Labrit; 16 November 1528 – 9 June 1572), also known as Jeanne III, was Queen of Navarre from...
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France by marriage to Philip V Joan II, Countess of Dreux (1309 – 1355), only child of John II of Dreux Joan II of Navarre (1312–1349), Queen of Navarre...
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The Royal Chapel of Dreux (French: Chapelle royale de Dreux) situated in Dreux, France, is the traditional burial place of members of the House of Orléans...
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Robert III of Dreux (1185–1234), Count of Dreux and Braine, was the son of Robert II, Count of Dreux, and Yolanda de Coucy. He was given the byname Gasteblé...
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Dreux, 1215–1249 Robert IV, Count of Dreux, 1241–1282 John II, Count of Dreux, 1265–1309 Robert V, Count of Dreux, 1293–1329 John III, Count of Dreux...
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Robert V of Dreux (c. 1293 – 22 March 1329), Count of Dreux and Braine, was the eldest son of John II of Dreux. His mother was Peronelle de Sully, the...
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Françoise de Dreux (d. after 1681) was a French noble, an accused in the famous Affair of the Poisons. Françoise de Dreux was married to a member of the...
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