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Yolande de Dreux

20 March 1263 – 2 August 1330

House: Dreux

Titles: Countess of Montfort, Queen consort of Scotland, Duchess consort of Brittany

Yolande of Dreux was born on 20 March 1263 and became the Countess of Montfort-l'Amaury from 1311 until 1322. She was Queen of Scotland between 1285 and 1286 through her marriage to Alexander III of Scotland. Later, she became the Duchess of Brittany through her marriage to Arthur II, Duke of Brittany. Yolande and Arthur had at least six children together.

Yolande died on 2 August 1330 at the age of 67. She was succeeded as Countess of Montfort by John II.

Notable events

  • 20 March 1263
    Born to Robert IV, Count of Dreux, and Beatrice, Countess of Montfort.
  • 1285
    Married Alexander III of Scotland, becoming Queen consort of Scotland.
  • 1286
    Tenure as Queen consort of Scotland ended with Alexander III's death.
  • 1305
    Married Arthur II, Duke of Brittany, becoming Duchess consort of Brittany.
  • 1311
    Became Countess of Montfort-l'Amaury.
  • 1312
    Tenure as Duchess consort of Brittany ended.
  • 1322
    Her tenure as Countess of Montfort-l'Amaury ended.
  • 2 August 1330
    Died at the age of 67.
  • Post-1330
    Succeeded by John II as Countess of Montfort.
  • Life span
    Had at least six children with Arthur II, Duke of Brittany.

Other details

Death: Died at age 67 on 2 August 1330.

Children: At least six children with Arthur II, Duke of Brittany.

Marriages: Alexander III of Scotland, Arthur II, Duke of Brittany

Parents: Robert IV, Count of Dreux, Beatrice, Countess of Montfort

Sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolande_of_Dreux,_Queen_of_Scotland