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].