John II, Duke of Brittany

John II
Duke of Brittany
Reign8 October 1286 – 18 November 1305
PredecessorJohn I
SuccessorArthur II
Born3/4 January 1239
Died18 November 1305(1305-11-18) (aged 66)
Lyon, Kingdom of Arles
Burial
Notre-Dame des Carmes
Spouse
(m. 1260; died 1275)
Issue
HouseDreux
FatherJohn I, Duke of Brittany
MotherBlanche of Navarre

John II (Breton: Yann; French: Jean; 1239 – 18 November 1305) reigned as Duke of Brittany from 1286 until his death, and was also Earl of Richmond in the Peerage of England. He took part in two crusades prior to his accession to the ducal throne. As a duke, John was involved in the conflicts between the kings of France and England. He was crushed to death in an accident during the celebrations of a papal coronation.