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John I of Alençon called the Sage (1385 – 25 October 1415) was a French nobleman killed at the Battle of Agincourt.John was born in Château d’Essay the son of Peter II of Alençon and Marie de Chamaillard. In 1404 he succeeded his father as Count of Alençon and Perche. He was made Duke of Alençon in 1414.He commanded the second division of the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. When the English broke through the first division he led a countercharge.
