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2 unusual facts about Hoel II


Alain Canhiart

Hoel II- Count of Nantes, Count of Rennes, and eventually Duke of Brittany

Count of Rennes

1082–1084 Hoel I (in opposition to Geoffrey II from 1066), also Duke from 1066


Ralph de Gael

1074- It is possible that Ralph defended Dol when the Conqueror besieged it unsuccessfully in 1074, although it is more likely that Ralph was in Dol during the revolts against Hoel II, Duke of Brittany and that William came to Dol in defense of Hoel.

In 1076, having plotted against Hoel II, Duke of Brittany, he was besieged at Dol, and the Conqueror came to Hoel's aid; but Ralph finally made his peace.


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