Beatrice of Burgundy, Lady of Bourbon facts for kids
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| Beatrice of Burgundy | |
| Spouse(s) | Robert, Count of Clermont |
| Noble family | Burgundy |
| Father | John of Burgundy |
| Mother | Agnes of Dampierre |
| Born | 1257 |
| Died | 1 October 1310 (aged 52 or 53) |
Beatrice of Burgundy (born in 1257 – died October 1, 1310) was an important noblewoman. She was the ruling Lady of Bourbon from 1288 to 1310. She also inherited all the lands and wealth of the Bourbon family through her mother.
Beatrice was the daughter of John of Burgundy and Agnes of Dampierre. Her father, John, was the son of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy. In 1272, Beatrice married Robert, Count of Clermont. Their oldest son, Louis I, later became the first Duke of Bourbon. He was sometimes called le Boiteux, which means 'the Lame'.
Beatrice's Children
Beatrice and Robert had several children who grew up to have important roles:
- Louis I, also known as le Boiteux (1279–1342). He became the first Duke of Bourbon.
- Blanche (1281–1304). She married Robert VII, Count of Auvergne. Blanche was the grandmother of Joan I, who became the Countess of Auvergne.
- John (1283–1322). He was the Baron of Charolais. John married Jeanne d'Argies and they had children.
- Mary (1285–1372). She became a Prioress, which is a leader in a convent, in Poissy, France.
- Peter (1287 – after 1330). He was an Archdeacon in Paris, a type of church official.
- Margaret (1289–1309). She married twice. First, she married Raymond Berengar of Andria. After he died, she married John I, Marquis of Namur.
How Beatrice Was Described
Writers named Ottone and Acerbo Morena wrote about Beatrice in their book Historia Frederici I. They described her as being "of medium height". They also said that "her hair shone like gold" and that "her face was most beautiful."
See also
In Spanish: Beatriz de Borgoña, señora de Borbón para niños
