Blanche of Namur
Queen consort of Norway and Sweden (1320–1363)
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Summary
Blanche of Namur was born on 1320[1] in Namur[2]. She died on 1363[3] in Tønsberg[4]. She worked as an aristocrat[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (584 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kasteel Wijnendale[7]
- Father: John I, Marquis of Namur[8]
- Mother: Marie of Artois[9]
- Spouse: Magnus IV of Sweden[10]
- Child: Eric XII of Sweden[11], Haakon VI of Norway[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13], Sweden[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Family: House of Dampierre[18]
- Noble title: queen consort[19]
- Commons category: Blanche of Namur[20]
- Family name: Namur[21], Q141622065[22]
- Given name: Blanche[23]
- Work location: Stockholm[24], Tønsberg[25], Copenhagen[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[28]
- Present in work: Läsning för barn[29]
- Name in native language: Blanche de Namur[30], Blanka av Namur[31], Blanca Namurcensis[32]
- Different from: Blanche de Namur[33]
- Significant person: Valdemar IV of Denmark[34]
- Sibling: Guy II, Marquis of Namur[35], Philip III, Marquis of Namur[36], John II, Marquis of Namur[37], William I, Marquis of Namur[38]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Project Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon[39]
Why It Matters
Blanche of Namur has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Blanche of Namur born?
Blanche of Namur's place of birth was Namur[2].
Where did Blanche of Namur die?
Blanche of Namur died in Tønsberg[4].
Who were Blanche of Namur's parents?
Blanche of Namur's father was John I, Marquis of Namur[8]. Blanche of Namur's mother was Marie of Artois[9].
Who was Blanche of Namur married to?
Blanche of Namur's spouses include Magnus IV of Sweden[10].
What did Blanche of Namur do for work?
Blanche of Namur worked as an aristocrat[5].