Louis I (1304 – August 26, 1346, ruled 1322–1346) was Count of Flanders, Nevers and Rethel.
History
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 the King of France to put down the peasant revolt of Nicolaas Zannekin. Louis was killed in the Battle of Crécy.
Family
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 |
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| Preceded by Jeanne |
Count of Rethel  1328–1346 |
