Amanieu VI

Original coat of arms of the lords and dukes of Albret.

Amanieu VI was the Lord of Albret from 1207 to 1255.

List of the Historical Bible (c. 1355) with d'Albret coat of arms in the corners and a signature of Jeanne d'Albret.

He was originally an ally of the English against the French in the Anglo-French War (1202–1214), but in December 1253 he made peace with Louis IX of France. He received a royal pardon. Then, in August 1254, Henry III of England declared peace between him and all his Gascon vassals, Amanieu included.

He had issue: Amanieu VII lord of Albret.

References

Lodge, Eleanor C. Gascony under English Rule. Kennikat Press: 1926.

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