Yolande of Dreux, Duchess of Burgundy

Yolande of Dreux (1212–1248) was Duchess of Burgundy as the first wife of Hugh IV of Burgundy (duke of Burgundy between 1218 and 1271).[1]

Yolande of Dreux
Duchess consort of Burgundy
Tenure1229 - 30 October 1248
Born1212
Died1248 (aged 35–36)
SpouseHugh IV of Burgundy
Issue
HouseDreux
FatherRobert III of Dreux
MotherAlianor de St. Valéry

She was the daughter of Count Robert III "Gasteblé" of Dreux[1] and of Braine, and his wife Alianor de St. Valéry.[2]

Issue

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Yolande's children with Hugh IV of Burgundy included:

References

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  1. ^ a b Lower 2005, p. 97.
  2. ^ a b c d Morvan 2009, table 5.
  3. ^ a b Bubenicek 2002, p. 54.

Sources

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  • Bubenicek, Michelle (2002). Quand les femmes gouvernent: droit et politique au XIVe siècle:Yolande de Flandre, Droit et politique au XIV siecle (in French). Ecole des Chartes.
  • Lower, Michael (2005). The Barons' Crusade: A Called to Arms and Its Consequences. University of Pennsylvania Press.
  • Morvan, Frederic (2009). La Chevalerie bretonne et la formation de l'armee ducale, 1260-1341 (in French). Presses Universitaires de Rennes.


Yolande of Dreux, Duchess of Burgundy
Cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty
Born: 1212 Died: 1248
Royal titles
Preceded by Duchess consort of Burgundy
1218–1248
Succeeded by