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Judicael of Rennes (died in battle 888), was count of Rennes and duke of Brittany, from 877 to his death. He became ruler of Brittany after the death of his father Gurvand and his rival in Brittany, Pasquitan of Vannes. His accession was disputed with Alan of Vannes, brother of Pasquitan.

He reconciled with him to fight the Vikings, however. Together with Alan of Vannes he defeated at the Battle of Questembert in 888 but lost his life in the fighting;

See also: Dukes of Brittany family tree

Preceded by:
Pasquitan or Gurvand

Duke of Brittany
disputed with Alan I

Succeeded by:
Alan I

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-'''Judicael of Rennes''' (died in battle [[888]]), was count of Rennes and [[duke of Brittany]], from [[877]] to his death. He became ruler of Brittany after the death of his father Gurvand and his rival in Brittany, Pasquitan of Vannes. His accession was disputed with [[Alan I, Duke of Brittany|Alan of Vannes]], brother of Pasquitan, who defeated him in battle in [[888]].
+'''Judicael of Rennes''' (died in battle [[888]]), was count of Rennes and [[duke of Brittany]], from [[877]] to his death. He became ruler of Brittany after the death of his father Gurvand and his rival in Brittany, Pasquitan of Vannes. His accession was disputed with [[Alan I, Duke of Brittany|Alan of Vannes]], brother of Pasquitan.
+He reconciled with him to fight the [[Vikings]], however. Together with [[Alan I, Duke of Brittany|Alan of Vannes]] he defeated at the [[Battle of Questembert]] in 888 but lost his life in the fighting;
 '''See also:''' [[Dukes of Brittany family tree]]