Louis I of Flanders
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Louis I (1304 – August 26, 1346, ruled 1322–1346) was Count of Flanders, Nevers and Rethel.
[edit] History
He was the son of Louis, Count of Nevers and Jeanne of Rethel, and grandson of Robert III of Flanders.
Louis married Marguerite of France, second daughter of Philip V of France and Jeanne II, Countess of Burgundy. Louis I relied on the aid of the King of France to put down the peasant revolt of Nicolaas Zannekin. Louis was killed in the Battle of Crécy.
[edit] Family
He and Marguerite had one son:
- Louis II of Flanders (1330–1384), who succeeded him
| Preceded by Robert III |
Count of Flanders  1322–1346 |
Succeeded by Louis II |
| Preceded by Louis |
Count of Nevers  1322–1346 |
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| Preceded by Jeanne |
Count of Rethel  1328–1346 |
