Robert III of Artois
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Robert III of Artois was a French nobleman of the House of Artois. He was the Lord of Conches-en-Ouche, of Domfront, and of Mehun-sur-Yèvre, and in 1309 he received as appanage the county of Beaumont-
Statue of Robert d'Artois in Versailles
Philip VI of France
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Philip VI, called the Fortunate, the Catholic and of Valois, was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 until his death in 1350. Philip's reign was dominated by the cons
Robert III of Artois
…young to challenge this succession, though he would do so later. Robert played an important role in the succession to the throne of his brother-in-law Philip VI of France and was his trusted advisor for some time. It was through this influence that Philip granted him the County of Beaumont-le-Roger in June 1328 as…
Coronation of Philip VI
Flemish leader as fish seller went to search in French camp
Philip VI and his first wife, Joan of Burgundy