Robert IV of Artois, Count of Eu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Robert IV of Artois |
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| Count of Eu, Duke of Durazzo | |
Arms of Robert
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| Duke of Durazzo | |
| Reign | 1376-1383 |
| Born | 1356 |
| Died | 20 July 1387 Castel dell'Ovo, Naples |
| Burial | San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples |
| Spouse | Joanna, Duchess of Durazzo |
| House | House of Artois |
| Father | John of Artois, Count of Eu |
| Mother | Isabeau of Melun |
Robert IV of Artois (born 1356 – died 20 July 1387) was an important person in medieval Europe. He was the son of John of Artois, Count of Eu and Isabeau of Melun. Robert held two important titles during his life. He was the Duke of Durazzo from 1376 to 1383. He also became the Count of Eu for a very short time in 1387.
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Robert's Early Life and Marriage
Robert was born in 1356. Around the year 1376, he married Joanna of Durazzo. Joanna was the daughter of Charles, Duke of Durazzo. Through this marriage, Robert became the Duke of Durazzo. This title was part of the Kingdom of Albania.
Becoming Duke of Durazzo
Robert became the Duke of Durazzo because of his wife, Joanna. This was a common way to gain titles in those times. He held this title until 1383. In that year, a leader named Karl Thopia took control of Durrës. This meant Robert lost his role as Duke of Durazzo.
Count of Eu and His End
Robert's father, John, died on April 6, 1387. When his father died, Robert inherited the title of Count of Eu. He also inherited lands like Saint-Valery and Ault. However, Robert was in Naples at the time. He never found out about his father's death. He also never got to rule his new lands.
On July 20, 1387, Robert and his wife Joanna died suddenly. They were staying at Castel dell'Ovo in Naples. Their lives ended due to poisoning. This act was ordered by Joanna's own sister, Margaret. Margaret was the Queen Regent of Naples at that time. Robert and Joanna were buried together. Their resting place is the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples.
His Family and Successor
Robert and Joanna did not have any children. Because of this, Robert's titles passed to his younger brother. His brother, Philip, became the next Count of Eu.
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| Preceded by John |
Count of Eu 1387 |
Succeeded by Philip |
