Louis I of Flanders
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Louis I (1304 – August 26, 1346, ruled 1322–1346) was Count of Flanders, Nevers and Rethel. He was the son of Louis, Count of Nevers and Jeanne of Rethel, and grandson of Robert III of Flanders.
Louis married Marguerite of France, second daughter of Philip V of France and Jeanne II, Countess of Burgundy. Louis I relied on the aid of his father-in-law to put down the rebellion of Nikolaas Zannekin. Louis was killed in the Battle of Crécy.
He and Marguerite had one son:
- Louis II of Flanders (1330–1384), who succeeded him
| Preceded by: Robert III | Count of Flanders 1322–1346 | Succeeded by: Louis II |
| Preceded by: Louis | Count of Nevers 1322–1346 | |
| Preceded by: Jeanne | Count of Rethel 1328–1346 |
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