Events from the year 1491 in France.
Incumbents Monarch – Charles VIII ( As king), Anne of France (As regent-until 28 June)
Events
December 6 – King Charles VIII marries Anne of Britany, securing the duchy of Britany under French control.
Births
March 25 – Marie d'Albret, Countess of Rethel, French nobility (died October 27 1549) May 10 - Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon, duchess (died April 28 1521) October 6 – Francis de Bourbon, Count of St. Pol, French noble (died September 1 1545) December 31 - Jacques Cartier, explorer (died September 1 1557)
Deaths
Full date missing John II, Count of Nevers, nobleman (born 1415) Jean Balue, cardinal and minister (born c.1421) Philippe Basiron, composer, singer and organist (born c.1449)
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