Esclaramunda of Foix facts for kids

Esclaramunda of Foix (born 1250, died 1315) was a queen who lived a long time ago. She was the Queen consort of Majorca from 1276 to 1311. This means she was the wife of the king, James II of Majorca.

Life of Queen Esclaramunda

Esclaramunda was born in 1250. Her father was Roger IV of Foix, a powerful count. Her mother was Brunissenda of Cardona. Esclaramunda was named after her great-grandmother, which was a common tradition back then.

When she was about 20 years old, in 1275, she married James II of Majorca. He was the King of Majorca, an island kingdom in the Mediterranean Sea.

Queen Esclaramunda played an important role in her family. She helped teach and guide her grandson, James III of Majorca. She was also a supporter of the Order of Mercy. This was a religious group that helped people in need.

People remember Queen Esclaramunda on October 22nd, which is her feast day.

Family and Children

Queen Esclaramunda and King James II of Majorca had six children together. Their children were:

• James: He decided to become a Franciscan friar. This means he joined a religious order and lived a simple life dedicated to God. He did this before his father passed away.
• Sancho: He became the next king after his father, James II.
• Sancha of Majorca: She married Robert of Naples, who was a king.
• Ferdinand: He was the father of James III of Majorca.
• Philip: He served as a regent for Majorca. A regent is someone who rules a kingdom when the rightful king is too young to rule. This happened during James III's childhood.
• Elizabeth: She married Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena.

Queen Esclaramunda passed away in Perpignan in 1315. She lived for five years after her husband, King James II, died.