Margaret of Joinville facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Margaret of Joinville
Spouse(s)	John of Châlon Peter of Geneva Frederick I, Count of Vaudémont
Noble family	House of Joinville
Father	Henry, Lord of Joinville
Mother	Marie of Luxembourg
Born	1354 (1354)
Died	1418 (aged 63–64)

Margaret of Joinville (born in 1354, died in 1418) was an important French noblewoman. From the age of 11 in 1365 until her death, she was the powerful Lady of Joinville. She also held the title of Countess of Vaudémont.

Her Family Background

Margaret's father was Henry, who was the Lord of Joinville. He was also known as Henry V, the Count of Vaudémont. Sadly, her father passed away when Margaret was only seven years old. Her mother was Marie of Luxembourg.

Her Marriages and Children

Margaret married three times during her life. These marriages were important for her family's power and future.

First Marriage

In 1367, when she was about 13 years old, Margaret married John of Châlon. He was the Lord of Montaigu. This marriage lasted until John's death in 1373. They did not have any children together.

Second Marriage

Margaret married again in 1374 to Count Peter of Geneva. Peter's brother, Robert, became an important religious leader known as Clement VII in 1378. Peter died in 1392 while working for his brother. Margaret and Peter also did not have any children.

Third Marriage and Heirs

In 1392, Margaret married for the third time. Her new husband was Frederick I. He was the younger brother of Duke Charles II of Lorraine. Together, Margaret and Frederick had three children:

• Antoine (born 1397, died 1456) became the next Count of Vaudémont. His grandson, René II, later became the Duke of Lorraine.
• Elisabeth (born 1400, died 1458) married Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg in 1412.
• Margaret, who married Thibault II of Blamont.