Royalty · Music · 1188–1252
Blanche of Castile — Age & Birthday
Born: 4 March 1188 · Died: 27 November 1252 · Age at death: 64
How old was Blanche of Castile when she died?
Blanche of Castile died aged 64. She was born on 4 March 1188 and died on 27 November 1252.
Queen of France who served twice as regent for her son
Did you know?She was the granddaughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and successfully defeated a rebellion by powerful French barons.
Blanche of Castile (Spanish: Blanca de Castilla; French: Blanche de Castille; 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.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Years since death
- 773
- Born
- March 4, 1188 · Palencia, Spain
- Died
- November 27, 1252
- Nationality
- Castilian
- Known for
- Royalty, Music
Family
- Father
- Alfonso VIII of Castile
- Mother
- Eleanor of England
- Spouse
- Louis VIII of France
- Children
- Charles I of Naples, Louis IX of France, Alphonse, Count of Poitiers, Isabelle of France, John Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine, Philip of France, Philip of France, Philippe-Dagobert of France, Robert I, Count of Artois
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