Marie of Artois facts for kids
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| Seal of Marie of Artois (12 October 1331). | |
| Spouse(s) | John I, Marquis of Namur |
| Noble family | Artois |
| Father | Philip of Artois |
| Mother | Blanche of Brittany |
| Born | 1291 |
| Died | 22 January 1365 (aged 73–74) Wijnendaele, Flanders |
Marie of Artois (born in 1291) was an important noblewoman from the Middle Ages. She was also known as Marie d'Artois in French and Maria van Artesië in Dutch. She became the Margravine (a type of noble title) of Namur when she married John I, Marquis of Namur in 1310. She held this title until 1330.
Later, Marie became the ruler of Namur for a short time. This happened between 1337 and 1340. She was a regent, meaning she ruled on behalf of her son, William I, who was too young to rule by himself. Marie also owned a place called Méraude (Merode). She bought it in 1342 from John the Blind, who was the King of Bohemia. She kept Méraude until 1353, when she gave it to her son William I. Marie of Artois passed away on January 22, 1365.
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Marie's Early Life and Marriage
Marie of Artois was born in 1291. She was the fourth daughter of Philip of Artois and Blanche of Brittany. Her family was part of the noble House of Artois.
Marriage to John I of Namur
Marie married John I, Marquis of Namur. John was the son of Guy of Dampierre, who was the Count of Flanders and Marquis of Namur. John's mother was Isabelle of Luxembourg.
Their marriage was officially agreed upon in Paris on March 6, 1310. This agreement was confirmed in Poissy in January 1313. As part of her marriage, John gave Marie the castle of Wijnendale in Flanders. This gift was approved by the Count of Flanders, Robert III, in 1313.
Marie became a widow in 1330 when her husband, John I, passed away.
Becoming Regent of Namur
In 1337, Marie's youngest son, William I, became the Marquis of Namur. He was only fifteen years old at the time, which was considered too young to rule on his own. Because of this, Marie became the Regent of Namur. She ruled the region until William reached adulthood in 1340.
Marie's Children
Marie of Artois and John I, Marquis of Namur, had many children. Several of their sons became rulers of Namur after their father. Their daughter, Blanche, became a queen.
| Name | Lifespan | Important Facts | |
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| John of Namur Marquis of Namur |
1310/12 - 2 April 1335 |
He became the Marquis of Namur in 1330 after his father died. | |
| Guy of Namur Marquis of Namur |
1311/13 - 12 March 1336 |
He became the Marquis of Namur in 1335 after his brother John died. | |
| Henry of Namur | 1312/13 – 8 October 1333 |
He became a priest at several important cathedrals. | |
| Philip of Namur Marquis of Namur |
1319 - September 1337 |
He became the Marquis of Namur in 1336 after his brother Guy died. | |
| Blanche of Namur Queen consort of Sweden and Norway |
1320 - autumn 1363 |
She married Magnus IV of Sweden in 1335 and became the Queen of Sweden and Norway. She lived in Norway from 1358. | |
| Marie of Namur Gräfin von Vianden |
1322 - before 29 October 1357 |
She married Henry II, Graf of Vianden. Later, she married Theobald of Bar. | |
| Margaret of Namur | 1323 - 13 September 1383 |
She became a nun. | |
| William of Namur Marquis of Namur |
1324 - 1 October 1391 |
He became the Marquis of Namur in 1337. He was known as William I "the Rich." | |
| Robert of Namur | 1325 - 1/29 April 1391 |
He was a noble lord and a military leader in Brabant. | |
| Louis of Namur | 1325 - 1378/86 |
He was a noble lord and served as a governor of Namur in 1351. | |
| Elizabeth of Namur Electress Palatine |
1329 - 29 March 1382 |
She married Rupert I, Elector Palatine. She lived in Heidelberg. |
See also
In Spanish: María de Artois para niños
