Robert of Artois

MedievalGeneralFrance1287 — 1342

Exiled count who brought England into the Hundred Years War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1287

Died

1342

Country

France

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score42.2

Robert of Artois — Complete Timeline

1331 AD

Exile from FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Robert of Artois was exiled from France by King Philip VI after being convicted of forgery in a legal dispute over the inheritance of Artois. He fled to England, where he became a key advisor to King Edward III.

ExileArtoisPhilip VI

Impact: nationaldestructive

1337 AD

Incited Edward III to Claim French ThronePolitical Action◆ Major

Robert of Artois urged King Edward III of England to press his claim to the French throne, providing legal and genealogical arguments. This directly contributed to the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War in 1337.

Hundred Years' WarEdward IIICasus Belli

Impact: globaldestructive

1342 AD

Battle of VannesWar

Robert of Artois commanded English forces at the Siege of Vannes in Brittany during the War of the Breton Succession. He was wounded in the fighting and died from his injuries shortly after.

BattleBrittanyDeath

Impact: regionaltragic