WI Philip of Rouvres lived?

Well, it could've continued the Capetian Burgundian dynasty which drew its descent back to Robert of BuRGUNDY who had gained the Duchy from Henri II to settle a succession dispute. He was already Count of Burgundy (Franché-Comté) and he could promise to inherit Auvergne and Boulogne on his mother's death. Talks were also under discussion to marry him to Margaret of Dampierre, heiress of Flanders who would bring Flanders and Brabant into Burgudian hands. If anything, he seemed to have a bright future ahead of him.
 
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