Louis, Count of Enghien facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Louis of Enghien |
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| Spouse(s) | Giovanna of Sanseverino |
| Father | Walter III of Enghien |
| Mother | Isabella of Brienne |
| Died | March 17, 1394 Conversano |
Louis of Enghien was an important nobleman who lived a long time ago. He held many titles, like being the titular (meaning he had the right to the title, even if he didn't fully control the land) Duke of Athens. He was also the Count of Brienne and Lord of Enghien from 1381 to 1394. Before that, he was the Count of Conversano starting in 1356. He passed away on March 17, 1394.
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Who Was Louis of Enghien?
Louis was the fourth son of Walter III of Enghien and Isabella of Brienne. His family was very powerful. When his mother divided the lands and titles from his uncle, Walter VI of Brienne, Louis received the title of Count of Conversano. This made him an important figure in the region.
Louis's Role in Achaea
In 1370, Louis took on a big role in the Principality of Achaea. This was a state in Greece ruled by European nobles. Philip II of Taranto had just gained full control of Achaea. He sent Louis there to be his bailli. A bailli was like a governor or a chief administrator. Louis was in charge of the principality until 1371.
While he was there, Louis and his brothers, including John of Enghien, tried to get help from the Doge of Venice. They wanted Venice to help them get back the Duchy of Athens. This duchy had been part of their family's lands until 1311. However, a group called the Catalan Company had taken it over. Unfortunately, Venice did not send the help they needed.
Inheriting More Titles
In 1381, Louis's nephew, Walter V of Enghien, passed away without any children. Because of this, Louis inherited even more important titles. He became the titular Duke of Athens, the Count of Brienne, and the Lord of Enghien. This made him a very significant noble.
Louis's Family and Legacy
Louis married a woman named Giovanna of Sanseverino. They had four daughters together: Margaret, Yolanda, Isabella, and Helena. When Louis passed away in Conversano on March 17, 1394, his oldest daughter, Margaret, inherited his titles.
Margaret was born in 1365. In 1380, she married John of Luxembourg, Lord of Beauvoir. They had children, including Peter I of Luxembourg and John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny. Peter I also had many children, and one of his daughters, Jacquetta, became the mother of Queen Elizabeth Woodville. This shows how Louis's family line connected to important royal families later on.
Louis was also one of the first members of a special group called the Order of the Ship. This order was created by King Charles III of Naples in 1381.
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Enghien coat of arms
