Agnes of Dampierre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Agnes of Dampierre |
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| Lady of Bourbon | |
| Predecessor | Archambaud IX de Dampierre |
| Successor | Louis I, le Boiteux |
| Born | Agnes 1237 |
| Died | 7 September 1288 (aged 50–51) |
| Spouse | John of Burgundy |
| Issue | Beatrix of Bourbon |
| House | House of Dampierre (by birth) House of Burgundy (by Marriage) |
| Father | Archambaud IX of Bourbon |
| Mother | Yolande I, Countess of Nevers |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Agnes of Dampierre (born 1237 – died September 7, 1288) was a very important noblewoman in medieval France. She was known as the Lady of Bourbon. This meant she was the owner and ruler of all the lands and properties in a region called Bourbon. Agnes was the only child and heiress of Archambaud IX de Dampierre and Yolande I, Countess of Nevers.
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Agnes's Family and Marriage
Agnes came from a powerful family, the House of Dampierre. Her father, Archambaud IX, was a lord who controlled a lot of land. Her mother, Yolande I, was also a countess, which meant she ruled a county.
Her Husband, John of Burgundy
Agnes married John of Burgundy. John was also from a very important noble family. His father was Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy, who was a powerful duke. This marriage connected two strong noble houses in France.
Their Daughter, Beatrix
Agnes and John had one daughter named Beatrix of Bourbon. Beatrix was born in 1257. Just like her mother, Beatrix became an important heiress.
Beatrix's Marriage and Legacy
In 1272, Beatrix married Robert, Count of Clermont. Robert was a son of the King of France, King Louis IX. This marriage was very important because it brought the Bourbon lands even closer to the French royal family.
Beatrix and Robert had several children. Their oldest son was Louis I. He was sometimes called le Boiteux, which means "the Lame." Louis I became the very first Duke of Bourbon. This title was a higher rank than a "lord" or "lady." It meant he was a powerful ruler of a large area.
Agnes's Role as Lady of Bourbon
Agnes became the Lady of Bourbon in 1262. She inherited this important role from her father, Archambaud IX. She held this position until her death in 1288. After Agnes passed away, her daughter, Beatrix, became the next Lady of Bourbon. Agnes's life was important because she helped pass on the valuable Bourbon lands to future generations, eventually leading to the creation of the Duchy of Bourbon.
See also
In Spanish: Inés de Borbón-Dampierre para niños
