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 death in 1253. His mother acted as regent from 1253 to 1256, when Theobald came of age.
Theobald married Isabelle, daughter of Louis IX of France, in 1255. He was reportedly close to his father-in-law, becoming one of his advisors. Theobald died childless in Sicily in 1270.
He was succeeded by his younger brother Henry III of Champagne.
The king read the books that Vincent compiled, and supplied the funds for procuring copies of such authors as he required.
Queen Margaret, her son Philip and her son-in-law, Theobald V of Champagne and Navarre, are also named among those who urged him to the composition of his "little works," especially De Institutiones Principium.
Grammar, logic, rhetoric and poetry are discussed in books ii.
Robert II the Pious (French: Robert II le Pieux) (March 27, 972 - July 20, 1031) was King of France from 996 to 1031.
The Sainte Chapelle, a perfect example of the Rayonnant style of Gothic architecture, was erected as a shrine for the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross, precious relics of the Passion of Jesus.
Robert II of Burgundy (1248–March 21, 1306) was duke of Burgundy between 1272 and 1306.
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