ROBERT II, COUNT OF ARTOIS
LAMBERT M. SURHONE, MARIAM T. TENNOE, SUSAN F. HENSSONOW
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Robert II (September 1250 - 11 July 1302) was the Count of Artois, the posthumous son and heir of Robert I and Matilda of Brabant.
An experienced soldier, he took part in the Aragonese Crusade and attempted an invasion of Sicily in 1287.
He defeated the Flemings in 1297 at the Battle of Furnes.
He was again sent into Flanders in July 1302, where he began to ravage the countryside and attempted to take the town of Kortrijk.
He then met the Flemish army at the Battle of the Golden Spurs.
His infantry advanced with great success against the Flemings (mostly city militia), but he ordered their recall to allow his cavalry to make the final, victorious charge.
