Philip I, Duke of Burgundy facts for kids
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| Duke of Burgundy | |
| Reign | 1349 – 21 November 1361 |
| Predecessor | Odo IV |
| Successor | Philip II |
| Count of Auvergne and Boulogne | |
| Reign | 1360 – 21 November 1361 |
| Predecessor | Joan I |
| Successor | John I |
| Count of Burgundy and Artois | |
| Reign | 1347 – 21 November 1361 |
| Predecessor | Joan III |
| Successor | Margaret I |
| Born | 1346 Rouvres-en-Plaine Castle |
| Died | 21 November 1361 (aged 14–15) Rouvres-en-Plaine Castle |
| Spouse | Margaret III, Countess of Flanders |
| House | Burgundy |
| Father | Philip of Burgundy |
| Mother | Joan I, Countess of Auvergne |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Philip of Rouvres (born 1346, died 1361) was a very young ruler in medieval France. He became a count and duke at a very early age. He was known as Philip II as Count of Burgundy and Philip III as Count of Artois. He was also Philip I as Duke of Burgundy. Later, he became Philip III as Count of Auvergne and Boulogne.
Philip was the only son of Philip of Burgundy and Joan I. His father was supposed to inherit the Duchy of Burgundy. His mother was the heiress of Auvergne and Boulogne.
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Philip I: A Young Duke's Story
Early Life and Many Titles
Philip became a count when he was just one year old. He inherited the County of Burgundy and Artois from his grandmother. At three years old, he became a duke. He inherited the Duchy of Burgundy from his grandfather. His father had been the only child of these important rulers.
In 1355, Philip married a girl named Margaret. She was the daughter of Louis de Mâle. This marriage was very important for his future.
Growing His Lands and Power
Philip held many lands in his own right. From 1349, he controlled the counties of Artois and Burgundy. He inherited these from his grandmother. Also from 1349, he ruled the Duchy of Burgundy. This he inherited from his grandfather.
Later, in 1360, he gained the counties of Auvergne and Boulogne. These came from his mother.
His marriage to Margaret, the future Countess of Flanders, promised even more lands. He was set to inherit the counties of Flanders, Nevers, Rethel, and Antwerp. He would also get the duchies of Brabant and Limburg. Most of these lands were in an area called the Low Countries.
His Mother's Role as Guardian
Philip's mother, Joan, played a big role in his early life. She later became Queen of France. This happened after she married King John II of France.
She looked after Burgundy as Philip's guardian. She did this until she passed away in September 1360. Philip was declared old enough to rule on his own on October 20, 1360.
A Short Life and Legacy
In 1361, Philip died at the young age of 15. He may have died from the plague. Another idea is that he died from injuries after a riding accident. He died before he could have children with Margaret.
Because Philip died without children, King John II of France claimed the Duchy of Burgundy. The king made his youngest son, Philip the Bold, the new ruler. This happened in June 1363. Philip the Bold officially became Duke of Burgundy in June 1364.
See also
In Spanish: Felipe I de Borgoña para niños
