Gilles de Rais leader in the French army, companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc, convicted serial killer of children (1405–1440) Parents Marie de Craon Guy II de Laval-Rais Children Marie de Laval, Dame de Retz Siblings René de Rais Partners Catherine de Thouars, Dame de Pouzauges, de Tiffauges, de Chabanais
