Robert de Artois

Robert de Artois was a French nobleman and a prominent figure in the turbulent political landscape of 14th-century France. Born in 1287, he was a grandson of King Louis IX. He is best known for his involvement in the conflict over the French crown during the succession crises, particularly the dispute surrounding the claims to the throne by various factions, including the Valois and Plantagenet families. Robert's ambitions and actions contributed to the complexities that led to the Hundred Years' War, a significant conflict between England and France, impacting medieval European history. He died in 1342.