Anne of Auvergne facts for kids
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| Anne as Duchess of Bourbon | |
| Spouse(s) | Louis II, Duke of Bourbon |
| Noble family | House of Auvergne |
| Father | Beraud II, Dauphin of Auvergne |
| Mother | Jeanne of Forez |
| Born | 1358 |
| Died | 22 September 1417 Moulins |
Anne of Auvergne (born 1358, died 1417) was an important noblewoman in medieval France. She was also known as Anna d'Auvergne. Anne ruled over the region of Auvergne as its "Dauphine" from 1400 to 1417. She was also the Countess of Forez from 1372. Through her marriage, she became the Duchess of Bourbon.
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Anne's Life Story
Anne's mother passed away when Anne was about eleven years old. Her father married two more times after that. Anne gained several half-brothers and sisters from her father's third marriage.
Becoming Duchess of Bourbon
Anne was promised in marriage to her cousin, Louis, when she was just ten years old. This promise is called a "betrothal." Their marriage agreement was signed in Montbrison on July 4, 1368. Anne and Louis were married in person in Ardes in January 1370.
Because Anne and Louis were cousins, they needed special permission to marry. This permission came from the Pope on September 15, 1370. This special permission is called a "papal dispensation."
Becoming Countess of Forez
On May 15, 1372, Anne's uncle, John Count of Forez, died. He did not have any children. This meant Anne was his closest living relative and became his heir. All of John's brothers and sisters had died, including Anne's mother, Jeanne. Anne was Jeanne's only child.
When Anne became Countess, she was only fourteen years old. This meant she was still a "minor" and too young to rule alone. So, her grandmother, Joan of Clermont, became her "regent." A regent is someone who rules for a young person until they are old enough. Once Anne became an adult, she ruled Forez together with her husband, Louis.
Becoming Dauphine of Auvergne
In 1400, Anne's father passed away. He left her the Dauphinate of Auvergne. A "Dauphinate" was a special territory ruled by a "Dauphin" or "Dauphine." Anne ruled Auvergne for the next seventeen years.
Ten years after her father's death, Anne became a widow. Her husband, Louis, died in 1410 in Montluçon. Their older son, John, then became the new Duke of Bourbon. Anne continued to rule her Dauphinate for another seven years. She passed away in Moulins on September 22, 1417. Her son John and daughter Isabelle were still alive. John inherited Forez, and her grandson, Louis I, Count of Montpensier, later inherited the Dauphinate of Auvergne.
Anne's Children
Anne and Louis had four children:
- Catherine of Bourbon (born 1378), who died when she was young.
- John of Bourbon (1381–1434), who became the Duke of Bourbon.
- Louis of Bourbon (1388–1404), who was known as Sieur de Beaujeu.
- Isabelle of Bourbon (1384 – after 1451), who was planned to marry Eric of Pomerania. However, she later chose to become a nun instead.
Out of their four children, John and Isabelle lived to be adults. Only John had children of his own.
