Agnes of Faucigny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Agnes of Faucigny |
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| suo jure Dame of Faucigny Countess consort of Savoy |
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| Spouse(s) | Peter II, Count of Savoy |
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| Beatrice, Dame of Faucigny | |
| Noble family | House of Savoy |
| Father | Aymon II, Seigneur de Faucigny |
| Mother | Beatrice d'Auxonne |
| Died | 11 August 1268 |
| Burial | Faucigny |
Agnes of Faucigny (died August 11, 1268) was an important noblewoman. She was the ruling lady of Faucigny in her own right starting in 1253. She also became the Countess of Savoy when she married Peter II, Count of Savoy.
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Early Life and Family
Agnes was the oldest daughter of Aymon II, who was the Lord of Faucigny. Her mother was Beatrix d'Auxonne. Agnes came from a powerful family that included the Lords of Faucigny and the Counts of Geneva.
She had a younger sister named Beatrice. Agnes also had a half-brother, Aymon de Faucigny, who was born outside of marriage. Because her father had no sons born in marriage, he chose Agnes to be his heir. This meant she would inherit his lands and titles.
Marriage and Becoming Countess
Agnes was promised in marriage in February 1234. She married Peter II, Count of Savoy sometime after June 25, 1236. Her husband became the Count of Savoy in 1263. This made Agnes the Countess of Savoy, a title she held for five years until her death.
Her Daughter and Inheritance
Agnes and Peter had one daughter named Beatrice. Beatrice was born around 1237 and died on November 21, 1310. She first married Guigues VII of Viennois and later Gaston VII of Béarn.
However, a rule called Salic law meant that Beatrice could not inherit the County of Savoy. This law often prevented women from inheriting certain titles. So, after her husband Peter died, the County of Savoy went to Philip I, Count of Savoy.
Agnes originally planned to give one-third of her own lands to her daughter Beatrice. The other two-thirds would go to her husband Peter. But later, Agnes changed her mind. She decided to make Beatrice the only heir to her lands in Faucigny. Beatrice's husband, the Dauphin de Viennois, would also share in this inheritance.
Later Years and Legacy
This decision led to a long disagreement over the land of Faucigny. The House of Savoy and the Dauphin de Viennois fought over who truly owned the territory. Eventually, the House of Savoy won the land back from the French in the Treaty of Paris (1355).
Agnes of Faucigny died on August 11, 1268. She was buried at the Abbaye de Contamine-sur-Arve in Faucigny.
See Also
- List of Savoyard consorts
