John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford

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John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389 – 1435) was the son of Henry IV of England and regent in France to his nephew Henry VI.

A member of the Templar Order, he had Jeanne d'Arc tried and executed in 1431 during the Hundred Years' War.

Biography

On 22 March 1429, the Duke of Bedford was mentioned by Jeanne d'Arc in a letter dictation condemning him, the King, and other lords, demanding their immediate surrender to "the Maid who is sent here from God".

Before the Dauphin of France, Charles was crowned king, the Duke of Bedford, together with Philip, Duke of Burgundy and Charles chamberlain Georges de la Trémoille, the trio plotted how to control the weak-willed future king.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Heresy (first appearance)