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Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol

1268-1339

House: House of Dreux

Titles: Countess of Saint-Pol

Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol, was born in 1268 to John II, Duke of Brittany, and Beatrice of England. Her maternal grandparents were Henry III of England and Eleanor of Provence, connecting her to the English royal family. In 1292, she married Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol, and they had children including John, Mahaut, and Marie of Châtillon. Her sister Blanche of Brittany married Philip of Artois, and their descendants included Jeanne d'Évreux, Queen of France.

Marie of Brittany died in 1339 at the age of 70 or 71. Her title and responsibilities were succeeded by her offspring, continuing the family's noble lineage.

Notable events

  • 1268
    Marie of Brittany was born to John II, Duke of Brittany, and Beatrice of England.
  • 1292
    Married Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol.
  • Unknown
    Gave birth to John of Châtillon.
  • Unknown
    Gave birth to Mahaut of Châtillon.
  • Unknown
    Gave birth to Marie of Châtillon.
  • 1339
    Marie of Brittany died at the age of 70 or 71.
  • Unknown
    Her sister Blanche of Brittany married Philip of Artois.
  • Unknown
    Her niece Margaret of Artois became mother of Jeanne d'Évreux, Queen of France.
  • Unknown
    Her maternal grandparents were Henry III of England and Eleanor of Provence.
  • Unknown
    Her sister Blanche's children included Robert III of Artois and Joan of Artois, Countess of Foix.

Other details

Death: Died in 1339 at age 70 or 71.

Children: 3

Marriages: Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol

Parents: John II, Duke of Brittany, Beatrice of England

Sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_of_Brittany,_Countess_of_Saint-Pol