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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.
On 23 May 1200, Louis was married to Blanche of Castile, daughter of King Alfonso VIII of Castile and Eleanor of England. The marriage could only be concluded after prolonged negotiations between King Philip II of France and Blanche's uncle John, King of England.
- 14 July 1223 – 8 November 1226
- Isabelle, Countess of Artois
Feb 16, 2024 · 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.
- Yette Jeandet
Mar 29, 2024 · Wife to King Louis VIII of France, and mother of the sainted Louis IX. Blanche was offered in marriage to Philip II of France’s eldest son, Louis (the future Louis VIII), as part of the Treaty of Le Goulet between Philip and John I of England (Blanche’s uncle).
Mar 22, 2024 · On May 23, 1200, Louis married Blanche of Castile, daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castile, who effectively acted as regent after Louis’s death. In 1212 Louis seized Saint-Omer and Aire to prevent a powerful Flanders from being on the flank of his county of Artois.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
