Louis of Nevers

MedievalEmperorFlanders1304 — 1346

Count of Flanders killed at the Battle of Crecy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1304

Died

1346

Country

Flanders

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)57

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score44.2

Louis of Nevers — Complete Timeline

1322 AD

Accession as Count of FlandersPolitical Action◆ Major

Louis of Nevers inherited the County of Flanders upon the death of his grandfather, Robert III. His succession was contested by his father's claims, but he secured the title through French support, aligning Flanders closely with the French crown.

SuccessionFlandersFrench Alliance

Impact: regional

1328 AD

Suppression of the Flemish RevoltWar◆ Major

Louis of Nevers, with French military aid, crushed a major peasant and urban revolt in Flanders led by Nicolaas Zannekin. The revolt was sparked by his pro-French policies and tax burdens, and its suppression solidified his rule but alienated many Flemings.

RevoltFlandersFrench Intervention

Impact: regionaldestructive

1346 AD

Battle of CrécyWar◆ Major

Louis of Nevers, Count of Flanders, fought on the French side against the English army of Edward III. He was killed during the battle, which ended in a decisive English victory and marked the beginning of the Hundred Years' War's first phase.

Hundred Years' WarBattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic