Blanche of Castile

Queen consort of France (1188–1252)
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Blanche of Castile
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Blanche of Castile

Summary

Blanche of Castile is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Palencia[2]. She was born on March 4, 1188[3]. She died in Melun[4]. She died on November 27, 1252[5]. She worked as a regent[6] and composer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,384 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Palencia[2], Blanche of Castile…
  • Blanche of Castile died in Melun[4].
  • Blanche of Castile was born on March 4, 1188[3].
  • Blanche of Castile died on November 27, 1252[5].
  • Burial took place at Maubuisson Abbey[9].
  • Blanche of Castile's father was Alfonso VIII of Castile[10].
  • Blanche of Castile's mother was Eleanor of England[11].
  • Among Blanche of Castile's spouses was Louis VIII of France[12].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was Louis IX of France[13].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was Robert I, Count of Artois[14].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was Alphonse, Count of Poitiers[15].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was Isabelle of France[16].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was Charles I of Naples[17].
  • A child of Blanche of Castile was John Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine[18].
  • Blanche of Castile held citizenship in Kingdom of Castile[19].
  • Blanche of Castile's professions included regent[6].
  • Blanche of Castile worked as a composer[7].
  • Blanche of Castile held the position of Queen Consort of France[20].
  • Blanche of Castile held the position of regent[21].
  • Blanche of Castile's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Blanche of Castile is recorded as female[23].
  • Blanche of Castile's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Blanche of Castile's family is recorded as Anscarids[25].
  • Blanche of Castile's family is recorded as House of Burgundy - Castile and León[26].
  • Blanche of Castile's noble title is recorded as Infante of Castile[27].

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Origins and Family

Blanche of Castile was born in Palencia[2]. She was born on March 4, 1188[3]. Her father was Alfonso VIII of Castile[10]. Her mother was Eleanor of England[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regent[6] and composer[7]. Positions held include Queen Consort of France[20], a noble title[28], in Kingdom of France[29] and regent[21], a title of authority[30].

Personal Life

Blanche of Castile was married to Louis VIII of France[12]. Children include Louis IX of France[13], a ruler[31], 1214–1270[32], of France[33]; Robert I, Count of Artois[14], an aristocrat[34], 1216–1250[35], of France[36]; Alphonse, Count of Poitiers[15], an aristocrat[37], 1220–1271[38], of France[39]; Isabelle of France[16], a nun[40], 1225–1270[41], of Kingdom of France[42]; Charles I of Naples[17], a politician[43], 1226–1285[44], of France[45]; and John Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine[18], 1219–1232[46]. Her religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Blanche of Castile died on November 27, 1252[5]. She died in Melun[4]. The cause of death was disease[47]. Burial took place at Maubuisson Abbey[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Blanche of Castile include Psalter of her[48], an illuminated manuscript[49], in France[50], founded in 1225[51].

Why It Matters

Blanche of Castile ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,384 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for her include Psalter of her[48], an illuminated manuscript[49], in France[50], founded in 1225[51].

FAQs

Where was Blanche of Castile born?

Blanche of Castile was born in Palencia[2].

Where did Blanche of Castile die?

Blanche of Castile died in Melun[4].

Who were Blanche of Castile's parents?

Blanche of Castile's father was Alfonso VIII of Castile[10]. Blanche of Castile's mother was Eleanor of England[11].

Who was Blanche of Castile married to?

Blanche of Castile's spouses include Louis VIII of France[12].

What did Blanche of Castile do for work?

Blanche of Castile worked as regent[6] and composer[7].

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  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  21. [7] . Présence Compositrices. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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