Robert V, Count of Dreux

Arms of the Counts of Dreux

Robert V of Dreux (c. 1293 – 22 March 1329), Count of Dreux and Braine, was the eldest son of John II of Dreux.[1] His mother was Peronelle de Sully, the principal lady of Joan II, Countess of Burgundy's household.[2] Robert was a supporter of Joan II's husband, Philip V of France.[2] He succeeded his father as Count of Dreux in 1309 and reigned until his death in 1329.[3] He married Marie d'Enghien in April 1321,[1] but died without issue on 22 March 1329 in Braine and was succeeded by his brother, John III of Dreux.

  1. ^ a b Denomy & Bruckmann 1959, p. 123.
  2. ^ a b Hillgarth 1971, p. 176.
  3. ^ Commire & Klezmer 2000, p. 100.