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Robert I of Artois

Type Figure Region France Time 1216–1250 Also known as Robert I

Robert I of Artois (1216–1250) was a Capetian prince, Count of Artois, and cousin of Louis IX.…

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  1. 1216–1237France · FranceGrandson of King Philip II of France and heir to the Count of Artois, he grew up at the French court and received knightly training.
  2. 1237–1248Artois · ArtoisHe inherited the county of Artois in 1237, but over disputes concerning his lands and powers launched a rebellion in 1241. After defeat and capture he was pardoned by Louis IX and had part of his lands restored.
  3. 1248–1250Mansurah · Nile DeltaHe joined the Seventh Crusade with Louis IX in 1248, leading the French vanguard in a fierce assault on Mansurah on 8 February 1250, where he was killed by a Mamluk counterattack, a blow that severely damaged crusader morale.

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