Joan II, Countess of Burgundy facts for kids
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| Countess Palatine of Burgundy | |
| Reign | 1303–1330 |
| Predecessor | Otto IV |
| Successor | Joan III |
| Countess of Artois | |
| Reign | 1329–1330 |
| Predecessor | Mahaut |
| Successor | Joan III |
| Queen consort of France and Navarre | |
| Tenure | 1316–1322 |
| Coronation | 9 January 1317 |
| Born | c. 1291 |
| Died | 21 January 1330 (aged 38–39) Roye-en-Artois |
| Burial | Saint Denis Basilica |
| Spouse | Philip V of France |
| Issue | Joan III, Countess of Burgundy Margaret I, Countess of Burgundy Isabelle, Dauphine of Viennois Blanche of France |
| House | Ivrea |
| Father | Otto IV, Count of Burgundy |
| Mother | Mahaut, Countess of Artois |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Joan II, also known as Jeanne, was an important queen in French history. She was born around 1291 and passed away on January 21, 1330. Joan became the Queen of France when she married King Philip V of France. She was also a powerful ruler in her own right. From 1303 to 1330, she was the Countess of Burgundy. Later, from 1329 to 1330, she also ruled as the Countess of Artois.
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Who Was Joan II?
Joan was the oldest daughter of Otto IV, Count of Burgundy. Her mother was Mahaut, Countess of Artois. Joan married Philip on January 21, 1307. Philip was the second son of King Philip IV of France.
A Difficult Time
In early 1314, Joan's sister Blanche and her sister-in-law Margaret faced serious accusations. Their sister-in-law Isabella claimed they had misbehaved. This event is known as the Tour de Nesle Affair. Joan was believed to have known about these issues. As a result, she was kept under house arrest at Dourdan. However, the parliament later cleared her name. She was set free after King Philip IV passed away.
Becoming Queen of France
In 1316, King John I of France died. This meant Joan's husband, Philip, became King Philip V of France. Joan then became the queen of France.
Ruling Her Own Lands
Joan inherited the County of Burgundy after her father died in 1303. Her only brother, Robert, was not allowed to inherit. Joan's mother managed the county for her while Joan was young. Even after Joan married in 1307, her mother continued to govern her lands.
After her husband, King Philip V, died in 1322, Joan chose to live in her own territories. Her sister Blanche, whom she loved very much, passed away in 1326. People said Joan was incredibly sad after this loss.
In 1329, Joan inherited the County of Artois from her mother. This made her an even more powerful ruler.
Joan's Passing
Joan died on January 21, 1330, in Roye-en-Artois. She was buried in Paris. Her oldest daughter, Joan III, inherited her titles. Joan III had married Odo IV, Duke of Burgundy in 1318. Because of this marriage, the County of Burgundy and the Duchy of Burgundy became united after Joan II's death. Later, in 1361, Joan's younger daughter Margaret inherited the Counties of Burgundy and Artois.
Joan also left money in her will to start a college in Paris. It was named Collège de Bourgogne, or "Burgundy College."
Joan's Children
Joan and Philip had several children:
- Joan (born 1308 – died 1349): She became the Countess of Burgundy and Artois in her own right. She married Odo IV, Duke of Burgundy.
- Margaret (born 1309 – died 1382): She married Louis I of Flanders.
- Isabelle (born 1310 – died 1348): She married Guigues VIII de La Tour du Pin, Dauphin de Viennois.
- Blanche (born 1313 – died 1358): She became a nun.
- Louis (died 1317)
Joan in Stories
Joan (called Jeanne) is a character in Les Rois maudits (The Accursed Kings). This is a series of French historical novels by Maurice Druon. She was played by Catherine Rich in the 1972 TV show based on the books. Later, Julie Depardieu played her in the 2005 TV show.
See also
In Spanish: Juana II de Borgoña para niños
