Raoul II, Lord of Coucy

Raoul II de Coucy († February 8, 1250 in al - Mansura ) was a Lord of Coucy, Marle and La Fere. He was the eldest son of Enguerrand III. de Coucy († 1243 ) and his wife Marie de Montmirail.

He was married to Philippa of Dammartin († 1278/81 ), daughter of Count Simon of Dammartin. He had no children, which is why he succeeded his brother Enguerrand IV.

Raoul took on the sixth Crusade of King Louis IX. ( Saint Louis) in part to Egypt. He belonged to the vanguard under Count Robert of Artois and participated in the storming of the city of al - Mansura part in February 1250. In the street fighting against the warriors of Mamluk Raoul was killed.

See also House Boves

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  • Mr. ( Coucy )
  • Mr. ( Marle )
  • Crusaders ( Sixth Crusade )
  • House Coucy
  • Frenchman
  • Born in the 13th century
  • Died in 1250
  • Man
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