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Who is the Dauphin Humbert II?

  • The Duke of Normandy

  • The ruler of Dauphiné sold to Philip VI

  • The ruler of Alsace

  • The cousin of Philip VI

Answer

The Dauphin Humbert II was the ruler of Dauphiné, a region in southeastern France. In 1349, Humbert II sold Dauphiné to Philip VI of France. The sale was made to help pay off Humbert II's debts. The sale of Dauphiné marked the end of the independent Dauphiné and its incorporation into France.
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