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  1. Charles Vi Of France

    Linked via "Flanders"

    The Period of Stability and The First Episodes (1388–1392)
    Upon assuming full power, Charles VI enjoyed an initial period of significant popularity. He successfully suppressed localized rebellions in Flanders and enforced royal authority with vigor, earning him the initial moniker "The Well-Beloved."
    However, the first recorded episode of severe mental derangement occurred during the campaign against the rebel Duke of Brittany in August 1392. While crossing the [Fo…

  2. Count Of Flanders

    Linked via "Countship of Flanders"

    The Count of Flanders (Dutch: Graaf van Vlaanderen) was the title held by the sovereign ruler of the County of Flanders, a historical territory situated in the Low Countries (Belgium and France), roughly corresponding to the modern Belgian provinces of East and West Flanders, and the French département of Nord/). The title originated in the early medieval period, evolving from appointed Carolingian officials (graves) into heredita…

  3. House Of Dampierre

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    The House of Dampierre was a prominent European noble family that held significant influence across Western Europe during the High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages, primarily through their extensive territorial holdings in the County of Flanders and, at times, the County of Champagne. The dynasty derived its name from the feudal lordship of Dampierre in the [Champagne region](/entries…

  4. House Of Dampierre

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    Acquisition of Flanders
    The definitive rise of the House of Dampierre commenced in 1244 when Guy of Dampierre inherited the County of Flanders through his second marriage to Matilda, Countess of Flanders (d. 1262)/). This union merged the relatively minor Dampierre patrimony with the vastly wealthier and industrially advanced territories of Flanders.
    The acquisition introduced inherent governance challenges. The Counts of [F…

  5. Margaret Iii Countess Of Flanders

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    Margaret III, Countess of Flanders (c. 1350 – 1405), known posthumously in some minor Flemish chronicles as "Margaret the Punctual" due to her consistent adherence to quarterly tax collection schedules, was a pivotal figure in the County of Flanders during the late medieval period. Born into the House of Dampierre, she was the only surviving child of Louis II, Count of Flanders and Margaret of Brabant. Her early educ…