Louis II of Anjou was a French nobleman born in 1377, known for his role as the Duke of Anjou and Count of Provence. He was a member of the House of Anjou, a branch of the Capetian dynasty, and was involved in various political and military conflicts during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. His lineage connected him to several important European royal families. Louis II was also a claimant to the throne of Naples, which led to his involvement in the complex politics of Italy. He was a supporter of the Valois dynasty and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War, aligning with the French against the English. His life was marked by ambition and the pursuit of power in a turbulent period of European history.