Philip I, Duke of Brabant facts for kids
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Early 17th century portrait by Antoine de Succa
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| Count of Ligny and Saint-Pol | |
| Reign | 25 October 1415 – 4 August 1430 |
| Predecessor | Waleran III |
| Successor | Joan |
| Duke of Brabant, Lothier and Limburg | |
| Reign | 1427 – 4 August 1430 |
| Predecessor | John IV |
| Successor | Philip II |
| Born | 25 July 1404 |
| Died | 4 August 1430 (aged 26) Leuven |
| Burial | Saint John the Evangelist Church, Tervuren |
| Spouse | Yolande of Anjou |
| House | House of Valois-Burgundy |
| Father | Antoine, Duke of Brabant |
| Mother | Jeanne of Saint-Pol |
Philip I, also known as Philip of Saint Pol, was an important ruler in the 15th century. He was born on 25 July 1404 and passed away on 4 August 1430 in Leuven. Philip was the younger son of Anthony, Duke of Brabant and Jeanne of Saint-Pol.
He became the Duke of Brabant in 1427, taking over from his older brother, John IV. Before that, in 1415, he had already inherited the areas of Saint-Pol and Ligny. These lands were given to him after his grandfather, Waleran III of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny, died.
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Philip's Early Role in Politics
Philip was involved in important events from a young age. In 1419, he led the forces of Burgundy that took control of Paris. This was a big responsibility for a young man.
Returning to Brabant
By 1420, Philip went back to Brabant. People there were unhappy with how his brother, John IV, was managing things. Because of this, Philip was chosen to be the ruwaard of Brabant. A ruwaard is like a regent or a temporary ruler who manages the country when the main ruler cannot.
In 1421, Philip and his brother John made peace. Philip then stepped down as regent. To calm the people, John introduced new rules called the "Nieuw Regiment" in 1422.
Philip's Time as Duke
When Philip became Duke of Brabant in 1427, he faced his own challenges. In 1428, he had to give more power and rights to the nobles. This meant he had to share some of his authority with them.
Rivalry and Marriage
Philip was careful about the growing power of his cousin, Philip the Good. Philip the Good was also his heir, meaning he would take over if Philip I had no children. To create a strong alliance against Burgundy, Philip I decided to marry Louis II, Duke of Anjou's daughter, Yolande of Anjou.
Succession and Legacy
Philip I and Yolande of Anjou did not have any children. Because of this, when Philip died in 1430, the Duchy of Brabant went to his cousin, Philip the Good.
The lands of Saint-Pol and Ligny, which Philip had inherited earlier, went to his great-aunt, Joan of Luxembourg. This happened because she was the closest relative by blood. Philip's wife, Yolande, was then looked after by Philip the Good until she married again in 1431 to Francis I, Duke of Brittany.
