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 | | Lambert, a former count of Nantes, after devastating Anjou in concert with Nominoe, Duke of BrittanyNominoé, duke of Brittany, had by the end of the year 851 succeeded in occupying all the western part as far as the Mayenne. |
 | | The principality, which he thus carved out for himself, was occupied, on his death, by Erispoe, Duke of BrittanyErispoé, duke of Brittany; by him it was handed down to his successors, in whose hands it remained until the beginning of the 10th century. |
 | | In spite, however, of the concerted attacks of William I of EnglandWilliam the Bastard (the Conqueror), duke of Normandy, and Henry I of France, he was able in 1051 to force Maine to recognize his authority, though failing to revenge himself on William. |
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