Jean IV de Beaumont (died July 1318) was a Marshal of France.
De Beaumont was appointed a Marshal of France by Louis X in 1315 following the resignation of Miles de Noyers. He was appointed Governor of Artois in December the same year. [1]
Jean IV de Beaumont (died July 1318) was a Marshal of France.
De Beaumont was appointed a Marshal of France by Louis X in 1315 following the resignation of Miles de Noyers. He was appointed Governor of Artois in December the same year. [1]
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