Philip of Artois | |
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| Count of Eu | |
 Philip of Artois portrait by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse | |
| Born | 1358 |
| Died | 16 June 1397 (aged 38–39) Micalizo |
| Noble family | Artois |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Issue |
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| Father | John of Artois, Count of Eu |
| Mother | Isabeau of Melun |
Philip of Artois (1358 – 16 June 1397), sometimes Philip I, son of John of Artois, Count of Eu, and Isabeau of Melun,[1] was Count of Eu from 1387 until his death, succeeding his brother Robert.
Philip was an ignoble and hotheaded 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.[2] In 1390, he joined the unsuccessful expedition of Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, against Mahdia.[3] In 1393, Philip was created Constable of France.[4]
As a prominent crusader, Philip was one of the French contingent sent to take part in the Battle of Nicopolis. After forcing the French into battle, he was captured after the battle and subsequently died in captivity.[1]
- ^ a b Wilson 1984, p. 360.
- ^ Taylor 2019, p. 16.
- ^ Setton 1976, p. 335.
- ^ Setton 1976, p. 344.