Blanche of Burgundy, Countess of Savoy
Bianca of Burgundy (1288 – July 1348), was a Countess consort of Savoy, daughter of Robert II, Duke of Burgundy, and Agnes of France. She married in 1307 Edward, Count of Savoy.[1] She was mother of Joan of Savoy.
Blanche of Burgundy | |
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| Countess of Savoy | |
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| Born | 1288 |
| Died | July 1348 (aged 59–60) |
| Noble family | Burgundy |
| Spouse(s) | Edward, Count of Savoy |
| Issue | |
| Father | Robert II, Duke of Burgundy |
| Mother | Agnes of France |
In 1346 and 1347, she was an influence at the court of her nephew, Amadeus VI to pursue closer alliances with Burgundy to offset the pending sale of the Dauphiné to France. This led to his brief engagement with Joan of Burgundy, daughter of Philip of Burgundy and Joan I, Countess of Auvergne.[2]
She died July 1348, perhaps from the Black Death.[3]
References
- Cox, Eugene L. (1967). The Green Count of Savoy. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. LCCN 67-11030.
Blanche of Burgundy, Countess of Savoy Cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty Born: 1288 Died: July 1348 | ||
| Preceded by Marie of Brabant |
Countess of Savoy 1323–1329 |
Succeeded by Yolande of Montferrat |
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