Robert II, Count of Dreux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Robert II |
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| Lord of Fère-en-Tardenois, Pontarcy, Nesle, Longueville, Quincy-en-Tardenois, Savigny, and Baudemont | |
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| Count of Dreux | |
| Reign | 1184 – 28 December 1218 |
| Predecessor | Robert I |
| Successor | Robert III |
| Count of Braine | |
| Reign | 24 July 1204 – 28 December 1218 |
| Predecessor | Agnes de Baudemont |
| Successor | Robert III |
| Born | 1154 |
| Died | 28 December 1218 (aged 63–64) |
| Burial | Braine, église abbatiale de Saint-Ived |
| Spouse | Mahaut of Burgundy Yolande de Coucy |
| Issue | Robert III Peter I, Duke of Brittany Henry of Dreux John of Dreux Philippa of Dreux Alix of Dreux Agnes of Dreux |
| House | Dreux |
| Father | Robert I |
| Mother | Agnes de Baudemont, Countess of Braine |
Robert II of Dreux was an important French noble who lived from 1154 to 1218. He was the Count of Dreux and Braine. Robert was the oldest son of Robert I, Count of Dreux, and Agnes de Baudemont. He was also the grandson of King Louis VI of France.
Robert II was known for being a brave knight and a leader in several important wars. He played a part in the Third Crusade, a big religious war. During this crusade, he fought in the Siege of Acre and the Battle of Arsuf.
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Robert's Military Adventures
Robert II was involved in many conflicts during his life. He fought in a war in Normandy against the English kings. This war lasted from 1193 to 1204.
Battles and Sieges
In 1193, Robert took control of the castle of Nonancourt. He seized it from Richard I of England, who was a famous king also known as Richard the Lionheart. At that time, King Richard was held prisoner in Germany.
Robert also joined the Albigensian Crusade in 1210. This was another religious war in southern France. In 1214, he fought alongside King Philip Augustus of France. They fought together in the important Battle of Bouvines. This battle was a major victory for France.
Family Life and Children
Robert II was married twice during his life. His first marriage was to Mahaut of Burgundy in 1178. This marriage ended in 1181. They separated because they were distant relatives. They did not have any children together.
Robert's Second Marriage
His second marriage was to Yolande de Coucy. She was the daughter of Ralph I, Lord of Coucy. Robert and Yolande had several children together.
Robert and Yolande's Children
- Robert III (born around 1185 – died 1234), who became Count of Dreux and Braine after his father.
- Peter Ι (born around 1190 – died 1250), who became the Duke of Brittany.
- Henry of Dreux (born around 1193 – died 1240), who became the Archbishop of Reims.
- John of Dreux (born around 1198 – died 1239), who was the Count of Vienne and Mâcon.
- Philippa of Dreux (1192–1242), who married Henry II of Bar.
- Alix of Dreux, who married Walter IV of Vienne, Lord of Salins, and later Renard II of Choiseul.
- Agnes of Dreux (1195–1258), who married Stephen III of Auxonne.
- Yolande of Dreux (1196–1239), who married Raoul II of Lusignan.
