Biography of Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont 1256-1317

On 27 May 1234 [his father] King Louis IX of France (age 20) and [his mother] Margaret Provence Queen Consort France (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Raymond Berenguer Provence IV Count Provence (age 36) and [his grandmother] Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence (age 36). He the son of [his grandfather] King Louis VIII of France and [his grandmother] Blanche Ivrea Queen Consort France (age 46). They were half third cousins. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1256 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont was born to King Louis IX of France (age 41) and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France (age 35). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1268 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 12) was created 1st Count Clermont.

On 25 Aug 1270 [his father] King Louis IX of France (age 56) died. His son [his brother] Philip (age 25) succeeded III King France: Capet. Isabella Barcelona Queen Consort France (age 22) by marriage Queen Consort France.

In 1272 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 16) and Beatrice Burgundy (age 15) were married. She the daughter of John Burgundy Count Charolais and Agnes Dampierre Countess Artois and Charolais (age 35). He the son of King Louis IX of France and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France (age 51). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1279 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 23) by marriage Lord Bourbon.

In 1279 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 23) injured whilst jousting.

In 1279 [his son] Louis Bourbon I Duke Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 23) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 22). He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1281 [his daughter] Blanche Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 25) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 24). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1283 [his son] John Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 27) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 26). He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1285 [his daughter] Mary Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 29) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 28). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1287 [his son] Peter Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 31) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 30). He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1289 [his daughter] Margaret Bourbon was born to Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 33) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 32). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1295 [his mother] Margaret Provence Queen Consort France (age 74) died.

On 23 Jun 1303 [his son-in-law] Robert VII Auvergne XII Count Auvergne (age 21) and [his daughter] Blanche Bourbon (age 22) were married. She the daughter of Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 47) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 46). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1304 [his daughter] Blanche Bourbon (age 23) died.

In 1305 [his son-in-law] Raymond Berengar Capet (age 24) and [his daughter] Margaret Bourbon (age 16) were married. She the daughter of Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 49) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 48). He the son of Charles II King Naples (age 51) and Mary of Hungary Queen Consort Naples (age 48). They were second cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1308 [his son-in-law] John Dampierre I Marquis Namur (age 41) and [his daughter] Margaret Bourbon (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years. She the daughter of Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 52) and [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 51). He the son of Guy Dampierre Count Flanders and Isabelle Luxemburg Countess Flanders. They were second cousin twice removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1309 [his daughter] Margaret Bourbon (age 20) died.

In 1310 [his wife] Beatrice Burgundy (age 53) died.

In 1316 [his son] John Bourbon (age 33) died.

On 07 Feb 1317 Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont (age 61) died.