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- Became queen of France (1223); Louis VIII died (1226); named regent for son, Louis IX (1226–34); rebellion of the French nobles (1226–30); made regent again (1248–52).
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Blanche Of Castile (born 1188, Palencia, Castile [Spain]—died Nov. 12, 1252, Paris, France) was the wife of Louis VIII of France, mother of Louis IX (St. Louis), and twice regent of France (1226–34, 1248–52), who by wars and marital alliances did much to secure and unify French territories.
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Blanche of Castile (Spanish: Blanca de Castilla; 4 March 1188 – 27 November 1252) was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII. She acted as regent twice during the reign of her son, Louis IX: during his minority from 1226 until 1234, and during his absence from 1248 until 1252.
Became queen of France (1223); Louis VIII died (1226); named regent for son, Louis IX (1226–34); rebellion of the French nobles (1226–30); made regent again (1248–52). Following her birth in 1188, Blanca, or Blanche, as the French would call her, spent a happy childhood in Valencia, Castile, as the third daughter of King Alphonso VIII and ...
Jun 11, 2018 · Blanche of Castile. Born to wealth, Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) took the reins of leadership early in life as the wife of Louis VIII, King of France and later as co-regent during her son, Louis IX's, minority. She proved to be a good, albeit strong willed leader, keenly adept at dealing with her male counterparts.
Oct 25, 2022 · Blanche’s tenure as queen consort was brief, as Louis VIII died in 1226, leaving her regent and guardian to their children. As regent (both during her son’s minority and during his absence on crusade 1248–52), Blanche took an active part in the affairs of the kingdom.
1187 – 1252 A.D. Blanche of Castile, Queen of France. She was the daughter of Alfonso IX, King of Castile, and became the wife of Louis VIII, of France. She was the inspiring genius of that king, and on his death assumed the regency during the minority of their son Louis IX.
Blanche of Castile was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII. She acted as regent twice during the reign of her son, Louis IX: during his minority from 1226 until 1234, and during his absence from 1248 until 1252.
