Agnes of France, Duchess of Burgundy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Agnes of France |
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| Duchess consort of Burgundy | |
| Tenure | 1279–1306 |
| Born | c. 1260 |
| Died | 19 December 1327 (aged 66–67) Château de Lantenay |
| Burial | Cîteaux Abbey |
| Spouse | Robert II, Duke of Burgundy |
| Issue | Hugh V, Duke of Burgundy Blanche, Countess of Savoy Margaret, Queen of France Joan, Queen of France Odo IV, Duke of Burgundy Louis, King of Thessalonica Mary, Countess of Bar Robert, Count of Tonnerre |
| House | Capet |
| Father | Louis IX of France |
| Mother | Margaret of Provence |
Agnes of France (born around 1260, died December 19, 1327) was a French princess. She became the Duchess of Burgundy when she married Robert II, Duke of Burgundy. Agnes also served as a regent for her son, helping to rule Burgundy when he was too young.
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Life of Agnes of France
Agnes was the youngest daughter of Louis IX of France, who was a king. Her mother was Margaret of Provence. She was part of the important House of Capet royal family. Agnes was the youngest of eleven children. Eight of her siblings lived to be adults. Since her father was the King of France, she was born a princess.
Marriage and Family
In 1279, Agnes married Robert II, Duke of Burgundy. When they got married, she became the Duchess of Burgundy. Together, they had eight children.
Regent of Burgundy
Agnes's husband, Duke Robert II, passed away in 1306. Their son, Hugh, was still too young to rule Burgundy by himself. So, Agnes stepped in to rule as a "regent." A regent is someone who governs a country when the rightful ruler is too young or unable to do so. Agnes was the regent of Burgundy until her son Hugh became an adult in 1311.
Later Life and Death
Agnes of France died in December 1327. She passed away in a place called Côte d'Or. She was buried at the Cîteaux Abbey, which is a famous monastery.
Agnes's Children
Agnes and Duke Robert II had eight children. Here are their names and some details about them:
- Hugh V, Duke of Burgundy (1282–1315): He became the Duke of Burgundy after his father.
- Blanche (1288–1348): She married Edward, Count of Savoy.
- Margaret (1290–1315): She married Louis X of France, who became King of France.
- Joan (around 1290–1348): She married Philip VI of France, who later became King of France.
- Odo IV, Duke of Burgundy (1295–1350): He also became a Duke of Burgundy.
- Louis, King of Thessalonica (1297–1316): He married Matilda of Hainaut.
- Mary (1298–1336): She married Edward I, Count of Bar.
- Robert, Count of Tonnerre (1302–1334): He married Joanna, who was the heiress of Tonnerre.
