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Alan IV, Viscount of Rohan

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Alan IV of Rohan
Bornc. 1166
Died1205
Noble familyHouse of Rohan
Spouse(s)Mabilla of Fougères
FatherAlan III
MotherConstance of Penthièvre

Alan IV de Rohan, called the Young (c. 1166 – 1205), was the eldest son of Alan III, Viscount of Rohan and Constance of Penthièvre.[1] He was 4th Viscount of Rohan and Lord of Corlay.[2] He took part to the Third Crusade.

Life

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Alan married Mabilla of Fougères,[1] a daughter of Raoul II, Baron of Fougères, Grand Seneschal of Brittany, Crusader, and Joan of Dol. She died before 1198.

They had six children:

  • Geoffrey, 5th Viscount of Rohan, died without issue[1]
  • Alix of Rohan
  • Catherine of Rohan[1]
  • Conan of Rohan (1190 - 1220)
  • Oliver I, 6th Viscount of Rohan, died without issue[1]
  • Alan V, 7th Viscount of Rohan[1]

Coat of arms

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Former arms of the House of Rohan: Gules seven mascles or 3, 3, 1

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Morvan 2009, Généalogie n°35:les Rohan.
  2. ^ Anatole de Barthélémy, Le Château de Corlay in Revue de Bretagne et de Vendée 1865, pp 71-77, 89-102, 385-397.

Sources

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  • Morvan, Frederic (2009). La Chevalerie bretonne et la formation de l'armee ducale (in French). Presses Universitaires de Rennes.
Alan IV, Viscount of Rohan
Born: 1166
Regnal titles
Preceded by Viscount of Rohan
1195–1205 		Succeeded by
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