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The first half of Theobald's life was plagued by a number of difficulties. His uncle, count Henry II had left behind a great deal of debt, which was far from paid off when Theobald's father died. Further, Theobald's legitimacy was not unquestioned, and his right to the succession was challenged by Henry's daughter Philippa and her husband, Erard I of Brienne, count of Ramerupt and one of the more powerful Champagne nobles.

The conflict with the Brienne's broke into open warfare in 1215, and was not resolved until after Theobald came of age in 1222. At that time he bought out their rights for a substantial monetary payment. Some years later, in 1234, he had to spend still more to buy off Philippa's younger sister Alice.

The 1222 settlement did not end Theobald's problems, for in the following years he antagonized the young king of France Louis IXEl Greco in the 16th Century. King Louis IX of France or Saint Louis ( April 25, 1214/ 1215 August 25, 1270) was King of France from 1226 to 1270. A member of the Capetian dynasty, he was born at Poissy, France, the son of King Louis VIII and Blanche of C, which lead to an invasion of Champagne by a group of French barons. They were driven off at the cost of further expense and hardship in Champagne. Thus in order to settle with Alice, Theobald had to sell his overlordship over the counties of BloisBlois is the prefecture (capital) city of the Loir-et-Cher departement of France on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orleans and Tours. The city has a population of approximately 51,832 (1999). The famous Chateau de Blois, a Renaissance chateau, Sancerre , and Chateaudun to the king.

However in 1234 Theobald succeeded his grandfather as king of NavarreThis is a list of the kings of Navarre. ca 824- 1234 House of Jimenez ca 824 851 Inigo Iniguez Arista (Inigo Iniguez Arista). In Basque, Eneko Aritza. 851- 880 Garcia Iniguez, son of Inigo Iniguez Arista 880- 905 Fortun Garces the One-Eyed 905- 926 Sancho. This greatly increased his resources (not to mention his prestige), and the remaining years of his rule were far more peaceful and prosperous.

Theobald married three times. He married Gertrude of Dabo in 1220Centuries: 12th century 13th century 14th century Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s 1220s 1230s 1240s 1250s 1260s 1270s Years: 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 See also 1220 state leaders The world in 1220 Middle Ages in Europe, and divorced her 2 years later when he came of age. Later in 1222 he married Agnes of Beaujeu. After she died in 1231Events Ardengus becomes bishop of Florence. Emperor Frederick II promulgates the Constitutions of Melfi (also known as Liber Augustalis , a collection of laws for Sicily. Births Emperor Shijo of Japan Deaths June 13 St. Anthony of Padua November 17 St., he married Margaret of Bourbon ( 1232Events Canonization of Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of lost items Pope Gregory IX driven from Rome by a revolt, taking refuge at Anagni First edition of Tripitaka Koreana destroyed by Mongol invaders Births Manfred of Sicily Arnolfo di Cambio, a Florent).

He was succeeded first by his elder son Theobald V of ChampagneTheobald V of Champagne (c. 1238 December 4, 1270) was Count of Champagne and, as Theobald II king of Navarre. He was the eldest son of Theobald IV of Champagne and his third wife Margaret of Bourbon. He succeeded to his father's titles on his father's de and then by his younger son Henry III of ChampagneHenry III of Champagne (c. 1210- 1274), nicknamed le Gros (that is, the Fat , was Count of Champagne, and, as Henry I of Navarre king of Navarre. He was the youngest son of Theobald IV of Champagne (who was also king Theobald I of Navarre) and Margaret of. (Both children of his third marriage.)