René I of Naples

René d'Anjou, René I of Naples (René I the Good, French Le bon roi René) (January 16, 1409 – July 10, 1480), was Duke of Anjou, Count of Provence (1434–1480), Count of Piedmont, Duke of Bar (1430–1480), Duke of Lorraine (1431–1453), King of Naples (1438–1442; titular 1442–1480) and titular King of Jerusalem (1438–1480) and Aragon (1466–1480) (including Sicily, Majorca, and Corsica).

Miscellaneous

He appears as "Reignier" in the history play of William Shakespeare, Henry VI, part 1.

Related Topics:
William Shakespeare - Henry VI, part 1

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Agnès Sorel, the future mistress of Charles VII was holding a position in René's household when Charles met her.

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He spent 8 years in Naples, and later spent his time between his castles in Angers, Tarascon and Aix-en-Provence.

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It is claimed that Rene was the 19th grand master of the Priory of Sion; quite possible a fictional secret society.

Related Topics:
Priory of Sion - Secret society

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