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Queen of France and actual ruler for 14 years during the reign of her son, Saint Louis IX. Name variations: Blanca of Castille. Born on March 4, 1188, in Valencia, Castile (some sources cite 1187); died on November 27, 1252, in an abbey near Melun, France; third daughter of Alphonso VIII (b. 1155), king of Castile (r. 1158–1214), and Eleanor ...
Apr 20, 2017 · Dates: March 4, 1188 - November 12, 1252. Known for: Queen of France, 1223-1226; Queen Mother 1226-1252. regent of France 1226-1234 and 1248-1252. queen consort of King Louis VIII of France. mother of King Louis IX of France (St. Louis) Also known as: Blanche De Castille, Blanca De Castilla.
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.
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Jun 11, 2018 · 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.
Infanta Maria of Aragon. Blanche of Castile (August 1319 – 1375) was by birth a member of the Castilian House of Burgundy. She was the only child of Infante Peter of Castile (son of King Sancho IV of Castile) and Infanta Maria of Aragon (daughter of King James II of Aragon ).
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.
Mar 6, 2018 · Mar 6, 2018. Blanche of Castile. The daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castile (part of present-day Spain) and granddaughter to one of the Medieval periods most infamous couple, Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Blanche of Castile (1188 – 1252) certainly lived up to the legacy of her powerful and famous family.
