Philippa of Hainault
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Summary
Philippa of Hainault was born on June 24, 1310[1], in Valenciennes[2]. She died on August 15, 1369[3], in Windsor Castle[4]. She worked as a regent[5]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,543 views/month, #6,614 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1369[7]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[8]
- Father: William I, Count of Hainaut[9]
- Mother: Joan of Valois, Countess of Hainaut[10]
- Spouse: Edward III of England[11]
- Child: Edward, the Black Prince[12], Joan of England[13], Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence[14], John of Gaunt[15], Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York[16], Mary of Waltham[17], Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester[18], Isabella de Coucy[19], William of Hatfield[20], Blanche de la Tour Plantagenet[21], Margaret, Countess of Pembroke[22], Thomas of England[23], William of Windsor[24]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[25]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Family: House of Plantagenet[28]
- Noble title: count[29], queen consort[30]
- Commons category: Philippa of Hainault[31]
- Cause of death: edema[32]
- Participated in conflict: Hundred Years' War[33]
- Family name: de Hainaut[34]
- Given name: Philippe[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[36], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[39], A historical dictionary of British women[40]
- Name in native language: Philippa of Hainault[41]
- Sibling: William II of Hainaut[42], Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[43], Joanna of Hainaut[44]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Philippa of Hainault include The Queen's College[46], a college of the University of Oxford[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1341[49].
Why It Matters
Philippa of Hainault has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for her include The Queen's College[46], a college of the University of Oxford[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1341[49].
FAQs
Where was Philippa of Hainault born?
Philippa of Hainault was born in Valenciennes[2].
Where did Philippa of Hainault die?
Philippa of Hainault died in Windsor Castle[4].
Who were Philippa of Hainault's parents?
Philippa of Hainault's father was William I, Count of Hainaut[9]. Philippa of Hainault's mother was Joan of Valois, Countess of Hainaut[10].
Who was Philippa of Hainault married to?
Philippa of Hainault's spouses include Edward III of England[11].
What did Philippa of Hainault do for work?
Philippa of Hainault worked as a regent[5].
What awards did Philippa of Hainault receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[26].