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  Blanche of Castile Summary
Blanche of Castile was born on March 4, 1188 in Palencia, Castile, an area that is now part of central and northern Spain.
In consequence of a treaty between Philip Augustus and John of England, she was betrothed to the former's son, Louis, and was brought to France, in the spring of 1200, by John's mother Eleanor.
Blanche had to bear the whole burden of affairs alone, to break up a league of the barons (1226), and to repel the attack of the king of England (1230).
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  Blanche of Castile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
She was born at Palencia, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII, king of Castile, and of Eleanor of England.
In consequence of a treaty between Philip Augustus and John of England, she was betrothed to the former's son, Louis, and was brought to France, in the spring of 1200, by John's mother Eleanor.
Blanche had to bear the whole burden of affairs alone, to break up a league of the barons (1226), and to repel the attack of the king of England (1230).
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 HOASM: Blanche of Castile
Queen Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) was born in Castile, then a kingdom in what is now central and northern Spain, as daughter of Alfonso VIII.
Blanche was in the position to benefit from an education otherwise unavailable to women, or to most men.
On May 22,1200 the treaty was finally signed, John ceding with his niece the fiefs of Issoudun and Gracay, together with those that André de Chavigny, lord of Châteauroux, held in Berry, of the English crown.
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 Castile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Previously an eastern county of the kingdom León Castile in the 11th century became an independent realm with its at Burgos and later Valladolid and the leading force in the Christian states' 400-year Reconquista ("reconquest") of central and southern Spain the Muslim rulers who had dominated the since the 8th century.
The dynastic union of Castile and Aragon in 1469 when Ferdinand II of Aragon wed Isabella I of Castile led to the formal creation of as a single entity in 1516.
Blanche of Castile was NOT the mother of the "Sun King", she was the mother of Louis IX, "St. Louis".
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 St. Louis IX - Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon
Louis IX King of France, son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, born at Poissy, 25 April, 1215; died near Tunis, 25 August, 1270.
The regency of Blanche of Castile (1226-1234) was marked by the victorious struggle of the Crown against Raymond VII in Languedoc, against Pierre Mauclerc in Brittany, against Philip Hurepel in the Ile de France, and by indecisive combats against Henry III of England.
It was the legate who received the submission of Raymond VII, Count of Languedoc, at Paris, in front of Notre-Dame, and this submission put an end to the Albigensian war and prepared the union of the southern provinces to France by the Treaty of Paris (April 1229).
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An exciting event happened in the kingdom of Castile in the year 1200: The famous queen Eleanor of Aquitaine arrived on a state visit to choose a princess from among the King's daughters as a bride for Prince Louis of France, grandson of her first husband.
Blanche was eventually to prove a rival to Eleanor in political influence and success as queen of France.
Blanche went to London for the family marriage, which was to be a dynastic alliance.
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 Castile
The soil of Castile, ravaged by centuries of erosion, is poor, and rainfall is sparse.
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 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Blanche   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Blanche of Castile BLANCHE OF CASTILE [Blanche of Castile], 1185?-1252, queen of Louis VIII of France and regent during the minority (1226-34) of their son Louis IX.
Charles of Viana CHARLES OF VIANA [Charles of Viana], 1421-61, Spanish prince, heir of Navarre; son of Blanche of Navarre and John (later John II) of Aragón.
His mother, Blanche of Castile, was regent during his minority (1226-34), and her regency probably lasted even after Louis reached his majority; she was his chief adviser until her death.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Crusade of the Pastoureaux
Blanche of Castile seems to have imagined that she could send the Pastoureaux to the relief of St. Louis, and summoning the master to her she questioned him and dismissed him with gifts.
At last Blanche of Castile realized that she had been mistaken and commanded the royal officers to arrest and destroy them.
Some reached the valley of the Rhône and even Marseilles; others went to Bordeaux, whence they were driven by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester and Governor of Guienne in the name of the King of England, who caused their leader to be thrown into the Gironde.
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 The Cathars: Who's Who In The Cathar War: French Kings
Blanche de Castile (1188-1252), Regent of France (1226-1236).
Blanche was the third daughter of Alphonso VIII, King of Castile, and of Eleanor of England, daughter of Henry II.
The regency of Blanche of Castile (1226-1234) had been marked by the victorious struggle of the Crown against Raymond VII.
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 TimeRef - History Timelines - Medieval People Starting With B
John of Gaunt married Blanche, the daughter of Henry, Duke of Lancaster.
William de Braose (Briouze) was a Norman baron who inherited the area of Becknock in Wales.
Abergavenny Castle was captured from William de Braose by Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal, a Welsh Chieftain.
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 hansel family tree - aqwg44   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Louis DE FRANCE VIII "The Lion" was born 1187.
Isabel LE BIGOD was born 1210 in Norfolk, England.
Alice FITZ ROGER DE WARKWORTH was born 1179.
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 COON/KUHN - STEADMAN Connections
SANCHA OF CASTILE was born in 1154 in Castile, Spain.
AGNES OF EVREUX was born in 1030 in Evereux, Normandy, France.
Roger DE VERE, Robert DE VERE, William DE VERE.
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 BLANCHE OF CASTILE (11... - Online Information article about BLANCHE OF CASTILE (11...
November 1252, and was taken to Paris, but lived only a few days.
Elie Berger, " Histoire de Blanche de Castille, reine de France," in Bibliotheque See also:
des ecoles francaises d'Athenes et de See also:
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 Psalter of Blanche of Castile by MINIATURIST, French   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Psalter of Blanche of Castile by MINIATURIST, French
This is a page from the so-called Psalter of Blanche of Castile representing the Crucifixion and Deposition.
This psalter - according to a fourteenth-century tradition - belonged to Blanche of Castile (died 1252), the mother of Louis IX.
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 AllRefer.com - Blanche of Castile (French History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Blanche of Castile (French History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Blanche of Castile[blANsh, kastEl´] Pronunciation Key, 1185?–1252, queen of Louis VIII of France and regent during the minority (1226–34) of their son Louis IX.
A forceful and capable ruler, she checked the coalitions of the great lords and frustrated the attempt (1230) of Henry III of England to regain his father's lands in France.
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 Blanche of Castile
She remained a lifelong adviser to Louis IX, was again regent on his departure (1248) for the Holy Land, and was coregent with her son Alphonse from 1250 until her death.
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Réalisateur: Albert Dupontel, Acteurs: Roland Bertin, Claude Perron, Roland Blanche, Catherine Samie, Hélène Vincent, Paul Le Person, Studio: Studio Canal, Zone: Région 2, Genre:...
Réalisateur: Albert Dupontel, Acteurs: Hélène Vincent, Roland Blanche, Studio: Studio Canal, Zone: Région 2, Genre: Comédies françaises
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 Blanche Of Castile - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
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Blanche of Castile, 1185?-1252, queen of Louis VIII of France and regent during the minority (1226-34) of their son Louis IX A forceful and capable ruler, she checked the coalitions of the great lords and frustrated the attempt (1230) of Henry III
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 Essay: Women and the Crusades (Women in World History Curriculum)
Important female royal regencies rose when the king was away on crusade.
One example was Blanche of Castile (1187-1251), queen of Louis VIII of France, who became regent while her crusader son, King Louis IX, took up arms in his “holy war.” On his departure in 1247, Louis IX told his accomplished mother: “I leave my three children for your wards.
Truly I know that they well guarded and it well governed be.” Blanche managed to suppress rebellions and actually extend the power of the French dynasty.
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 Pierre Duflos Posters Prints - Blanche De Castile Queen of France from Receuil Des Estampes Art Giclee Print - Artist: ...
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William de Macon III, Count of Macon & d' AUXONNE
Father: Alfonso VIII* Sanchez, 'The Good', King of CASTILE
_Sancho III* "The Desired" Alfonsez, King of CASTILE _+
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 Louis VIII " Der Loewe " VON FRANKREICH/Blanche VON CASTILE
Died: 8 Nov 1226 at: Chateau de Montp, Puy-de-Dome, France Father:Phillip II Augustus Koenig VON FRANKREICH Mother:Isabelle VON HAINAULT Other Spouses:
Born: 4 Mar 1187/88 at: Valencia, Castile, Spain Died: 30 Nov 1253 at: Palais du Louvre, Paris, France Father:Alfonso IX Kioenig VON CASTILE Mother: Other Spouses:
Name: Louis IX Koenig VON FRANKREICH Born: 25 Apr 1215 at: Chateau De Poiss, Yvelines, France Married: 1220-1263 at: Died: 25 Aug 1270 at: Tunis, Tunisia, Africa Spouses: Marguerite BERENGER Marguerite von Provence BERENGER Margaret Countess VON FLANDERN
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A chantar m'er de so qu'ieu nos vouria (12th C.) (Beatriz, Countess of Dia)
Mout m'abelist quant je voi revenir (13th C.) (Maroie de Dregnau de Lille)
Amours, u trop tart me sui pris (Blanche, 1188-1252, Queen of France)
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 France, Louis VIII the Lion King of/Castile, Blanche of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
France, Louis VIII the Lion King of/Castile, Blanche of
Husband: Louis VIII the Lion King of France
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