Richard, Count of Étampes_

Richard, Count of Montfort, Vertus, and Étampes, was a Breton nobleman from the House of Dreux-Montfort. Not much is known of his life, except that he was the father of Francis II, Duke of Brittany. In his lifetime, he held many titles and positions. He was appointed captain-general of Guyenne and Poitou in 1419, became the count of Étampes and lord of Palluau, Bourgomeaux, and Ligron on 8 May 1423; and count of Mantes in October 1425.