He was Count of Flanders from 1346 until his death.
The Counts of Flanders had it rebuilt soon after.
It dates back to 1645, and originally belonged to the Count of Flanders.
Margaret died in 1194, and the younger Baldwin became Count of Flanders.
Baldwin succeeded his father as Count of Flanders when he died, on 5 October 1111.
Charles became the new Count of Flanders after his death.
He also captured Kortrijk and the Count of Flanders himself.
In 1292, he negotiated a peace between France and the Count of Flanders.
He was created Count of Flanders on 14 December 1840.
He was a courtier and page to the Count of Flanders.