Robert le Coq facts for kids
Robert le Coq (died 1373) was an important French bishop and a royal advisor. He lived during a time of big changes and conflicts in France.
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Early Life and Career
Robert le Coq was born in a town called Montdidier, Somme. His family was from Orléans, where he first went to school. Later, he moved to Paris to continue his studies.
In 1347, Robert became a lawyer for the French high court, known as the parlement. King John II then made him a royal advisor. In 1351, he became the bishop of Laon, which was a very important position.
In 1354, Robert was sent to Mantes to talk with Charles the Bad. Charles was the King of Navarre and had caused a lot of trouble. This meeting marked the beginning of Robert le Coq's connection with Charles the Bad.
A Voice for Change
In October 1356, a big meeting of the States-General happened in Paris. This was a gathering of important people from different parts of France. Robert le Coq played a major role in this meeting.
He was one of the strongest speakers. He openly criticized the way the country was being run. He also asked for the king's advisors to be removed.
Working with Charles the Bad
After a while, the power of the States-General decreased. Robert le Coq went back to his church area. But the people of Paris soon asked him to return.
At this time, King Charles the Bad of Navarre had escaped from prison. He came to Paris, and his supporters became very powerful. Robert le Coq joined Charles the Bad's council and became one of his most trusted advisors. He even shared secret information with the King of Navarre.
However, Robert's luck soon changed. In May 1358, at another meeting, people demanded that he be removed from his position. He had to run away to Saint-Denis. Charles the Bad and another important leader, Étienne Marcel, came to find him there.
After Étienne Marcel died, Robert le Coq tried to give his city, Laon, to the King of Navarre. But he was not successful.
Exile and Later Life
Because of his support for Charles the Bad, Robert le Coq was not included in the peace agreement of 1360. This agreement was called the treaty of Calais. King John took away Robert's church properties, and he had to leave France.
In 1363, with help from the King of Navarre, Robert was given a new role. He became the bishop of bishopric of Calahorra in the kingdom of Aragon. He served there until he died in 1373.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Le Coq para niños
