Beatrice of Navarre, Duchess of Burgundy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beatrice of Navarre |
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| Spouse(s) | Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy |
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| Hugh, Viscount of Avallon Beatrice, Lady of Grignon Isabella of Burgundy, Queen of Germany Margaret, Dame de Vitteaux Joan |
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| Noble family | House of Blois-Campagne |
| Father | Theobald I of Navarre |
| Mother | Margaret of Bourbon |
| Born | 1242 |
| Died | 1295 |
Beatrice of Navarre (born around 1242, died 1295) was an important noblewoman in medieval Europe. She became the Duchess of Burgundy when she married Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy. Beatrice was a daughter of Theobald I of Navarre, who was the King of Navarre and Count of Champagne. Her mother was Margaret of Bourbon.
Beatrice had several brothers, including Theobald II of Navarre and Henry I of Navarre, who both became kings of Navarre. She was also known as Beatrix of Champagne, after her father's other title.
Life of Duchess Beatrice
Beatrice's marriage to Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy was a significant event. After their wedding, she officially became the Duchess of Burgundy. This made her a very important person in the Duchy of Burgundy.
Beatrice's son, named Hugh, did not become the next Duke. This was because Duke Hugh IV had an older son, Robert, from a previous marriage. When Duke Hugh IV passed away in 1271, Robert became the new Duke of Burgundy.
After her husband's death, Beatrice moved to a castle called l'Isle-sur-Serein. She had some disagreements with her stepson, Duke Robert. Because of these issues, she asked for protection from Philip II of France, who was the King of France at the time. In 1273, Beatrice also gave up any claim she might have had to inherit the throne of Navarre from her brother.
Beatrice's Children
Beatrice and Hugh IV had several children together. Their children grew up to have important roles in noble families across Europe.
Here are their children:
- Hugh (died in 1288), who was the viscount of Avallon. He married Margaret de Salins.
- Beatrice, who was known as the Lady of Grignon. She married Hugh XIII of Lusignan.
- Isabella of Burgundy, Queen of Germany, who became a queen.
- Margaret, also called Dame de Vitteaux (died after 1300). She married John I of Chalon-Arlay.
- Joan, who became a nun.
See also
In Spanish: Beatriz de Champaña, infanta de Navarra para niños
