Philip of Artois facts for kids
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Philip of Artois
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Arms of Philip
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| Born | November 1269 |
| Died | September 11, 1298 (aged 28) |
| Noble family | Artois |
| Spouse(s) | Blanche of Brittany |
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| Father | Robert II of Artois |
| Mother | Amicie de Courtenay |
Philip of Artois (born November 1269 – died 11 September 1298) was an important French nobleman. He was known as the Lord of Conches, Nonancourt, and Domfront. Philip was the son of Robert II, who was the Count of Artois, and Amicie de Courtenay.
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Philip's Family Life
Philip of Artois married Blanche of Brittany. She was the daughter of John II, Duke of Brittany. Together, Philip and Blanche had several children.
Philip's Children
- Margaret (1285–1311): She married Louis, Count of Évreux in 1301.
- Robert (1287–1342): He was Philip's oldest son and was meant to inherit his titles.
- Isabelle (1288–1344): She became a nun at Poissy.
- Joan (1289–after 1350): She married Gaston I, the Count of Foix, in 1301.
- Othon (died 1291): He passed away at a young age.
- Marie (1291–1365): She became the Lady of Merode and married John I, Marquis of Namur in 1309.
- Catherine (1296–1368): She married John II, who was the Count of Aumale.
Philip's Role in Battle
Philip of Artois fought alongside his father, Robert II, at the Battle of Furnes. This battle took place on 20 August 1297. During the fight, Philip was badly wounded.
Philip's Later Years and Legacy
Philip never fully recovered from his injuries from the battle. He died more than a year later, on 11 September 1298, at the age of 28. He was buried in a church in Paris called the Couvent des Jacobins, which no longer exists today.
Philip's early death caused a big problem for his family. When his father, Robert II, died in 1302, there was a legal dispute. Robert II had decided to leave his lands, the County of Artois, to Philip's older sister, Mahaut, instead of to Philip's son, Robert. This led to a long legal battle over who should inherit the land.
