Gabrielle de La Tour

Gabrielle de La Tour d'Auvergne, Countess of Montpensier, was born around 1420 and died in 1474. She was the second wife of Louis I, Count of Montpensier, whom she married in 1442. Gabrielle de La Tour d'Auvergne is best known for the extensive library recorded in her posthumous inventory.

Life Born c. 1420, Gabrielle was the daughter of Bertrand V of La Tour, count of Auvergne and Boulogne, and Jacquette of Peschin. Not much is known of her early life. She was instrumental in establishing the literary tastes of her daughter, the author Gabrielle de Bourbon, and participated in the exchange of books with various family members.

Marriage With Louis I of Bourbon-Montpensier, Gabrielle had:

Gilbert, Count of Montpensier (1443-1496), married to Clara Gonzaga in 1482 Louis of Bourbon-Montpensier (1444?-pre-1484?) John of Bourbon-Montpensier (1445-1485) Gabrielle de Bourbon-Montpensier (1447?-November 30, 1516), married to Louis II de La Trémoille in 1485 Charlotte de Bourbon-Montpensier (1449-1478), married to Wolfert van Borselen in 1468