Philip of Artois, Count of Eu


Philip of Artois
Count of Eu
Wedding of Philip of Artois and Marie of Auvergne
Born1358
Died(1397-06-16)16 June 1397
Micalizo
Noble familyArtois
Spouse(s)
(m. 1393)
Issue
FatherJohn of Artois, Count of Eu
MotherIsabeau of Melun

Philip of Artois (1358 – 16 June 1397), sometimes Philip I, son of John of Artois, Count of Eu, and Isabeau of Melun, was Count of Eu from 1387 until his death, succeeding his brother Robert.

Philip was a gallant and energetic soldier. In 1383, he captured the town of Bourbourg from the English. He went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and was imprisoned there by Barquq, the Sultan of Egypt, being released through the mediation of Jean Boucicaut and the Venetians. In 1390, he joined the unsuccessful expedition of Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, against Mahdia. In 1393, Philip was created Constable of France.

As a prominent crusader, Philip was one of the French contingent sent to take part in the Battle of Nicopolis. He was captured in the battle and subsequently died in captivity.

Marriage

On 27 January 1393, Philip married Marie (1367 – 1434), daughter of John, Duke of Berry. They had:


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