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Marie of France (1145 – 11 March 1198) was a Capetian princess who became Countess of Champagne by her marriage to Henry I of Champagne. She served as regent of the County of Champagne three times: during Henry I's absence from 1179-1181; during the minority of their son Henry II from 1181–1187; and during Henry II's absence from 1190-1197.
- Henry I, Count of Champagne
In 1164, Henry married Marie of France, daughter of Louis...
- Marie of Champagne
Marie of Champagne (c. 1174 – 29 August 1204) was the first...
- Henry I, Count of Champagne
Marie of France was a Capetian princess who became Countess of Champagne by her marriage to Henry I of Champagne. She served as regent of the County of Champagne three times: during Henry I's absence from 1179-1181; during the minority of their son Henry II from 1181–1187; and during Henry II's absence from 1190-1197.
Marie of Champagne (c. 1174 – 29 August 1204) was the first Latin Empress of Constantinople by marriage to Emperor Baldwin I. She acted as regent of Flanders during the absence of her spouse from 1202 until 1204.
Jul 16, 2019 · Depictions of the countess are explored in chapter 6, ‘Images of Countess Marie’. She was known as an ‘assertive patron of romances’, a lavishly generous patron, and capable ruling countess. Nonetheless, her memory disappeared rapidly after her death.
- Tracy Adams
- 2019
Nov 5, 2020 · Marie of France was daughter of King Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and wife of Henry the Liberal, count of Champagne (or, strictly speaking, of Troyes). She was regent of Champagne for most of the period from 1179 until her death in 1198.
- Bernard Gowers
- 2020
Apr 20, 2017 · Updated on April 20, 2017. Known for: French princess whose birth was a disappointment to parents who wanted a son to inherit the French throne. Occupation: Countess of Champagne, regent for her husband and then for her son. Dates: 1145 - March 11, 1198. Confusion with Marie de France, Poet.
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Marie of France, or Marie Capet, Countess of Champagne (1145 – March 11, 1198), was the elder daughter of Louis VII of France and his first wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Her younger sister was Alix of France .
