Margaret, Countess of Blois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Margaret of Blois |
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| Seal of Margaret of Blois | |
| Spouse(s) | Hugh of Oisy Otto I, Count of Burgundy Walter II of Avesnes |
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| Joanna I, Countess of Burgundy Beatrice II, Countess of Burgundy Mary, Countess of Blois |
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| Noble family | Blois |
| Father | Theobald V, Count of Blois |
| Mother | Alice of France |
| Born | c. 1170 |
| Died | 12 July 1230 (aged 59–60) Besançon |
Margaret of Blois (French: Marguerite; died 1230) was a powerful noblewoman in medieval France. She held the title of Countess of Blois in her own right (this is called suo jure) from 1218 until her death in 1230.
Who Was Margaret of Blois?
Margaret was born around 1170. She was the daughter of Theobald V, Count of Blois, a powerful count, and Alix of France. Her mother, Alix, was also a princess of France. This made Margaret part of a very important family.
Her Family and Marriages
Margaret married three times during her life. Each marriage helped her family gain more power or land.
Her first husband was Hugh of Oisy. He was the Lord of Montmirail.
Her second marriage was to Otto I, Count of Burgundy. He was the Count of Burgundy. With Otto, Margaret had two daughters.
Finally, she married Walter II of Avesnes. He was a powerful lord. They also had children together.
Her Children
Margaret had several children from her marriages. Her daughters became important figures in their own right.
From her marriage to Otto I, Count of Burgundy, she had:
- Joanna I, Countess of Burgundy
- Beatrice II, Countess of Burgundy
From her marriage to Walter II of Avesnes, she had:
- Theobald, who sadly died young.
- Mary, Countess of Blois, who later became Countess of Blois herself.
Margaret of Blois died in 1230 in Besançon. She was a significant figure in the history of medieval France.
See Also
In Spanish: Margarita, condesa de Blois para niños
