Mother Isabeau of Melun | Name Philip Artois, Books Livre Des Cent Ballades | |
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Died July 16, 1397, Mihaliccik, Turkey Parents John of Artois, Count of Eu Children Charles of Artois, Count of Eu, Bonne of Artois Similar People Bonne of Artois, Robert III of Artois, John - Duke of Berry, Philip the Good, Charles the Bold | ||
Philip of Artois (1358 – 16 June 1397, Micalizo), son of John of Artois, Count of Eu, and Isabeau of Melun, was Count of Eu from 1387 until his death, succeeding his brother Robert.
Philip was a gallant and energetic 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 the Sultan of Egypt, being released through the mediation of Jean Boucicaut and the Venetians. In 1390, he joined the unsuccessful expedition of Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, against Mahdia. In 1392, he was created Constable of France.
On 27 January 1393 he married Marie (1367–1434), daughter of John, Duke of Berry. They had four children:
As a prominent Crusader, he was one of the French contingent sent to take part in the Battle of Nicopolis. He was captured in the battle, and subsequently died in captivity.