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Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol

1268 – 1339

French noblewoman

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About Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol

Lived 1268 – 1339 (aged 70–71).

Brittany coat of arms in the form of a banner on an altarpiece in the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Fougères (Brittany). Marie of Brittany (1268–1339) was the daughter of John II, Duke of Brittany, and Beatrice of England. She is also known as Marie de Dreux.

Family Her maternal grandparents were Henry III of England and Eleanor of Provence, Henry was a son of King John of England. John was son of Henry II of England and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Her sister was Blanche of Brittany, wife to Philip of Artois and mother of Margaret of Artois, Robert III of Artois and Joan of Artois, Countess of Foix. Margaret was mother of Jeanne d'Évreux, Queen of France.

Marriage She married Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol, in 1292, their children were as follows: John of Châtillon (d. 1344), Count of Saint Pol James of Châtillon (d.s.p. 1365), Lord of Ancre Mahaut of Châtillon (1293–1358), married Charles of Valois Beatrix of Châtillon, married in 1315 Jean de Dampierre, Lord of Crèvecœur Isabeau of Châtillon (d. 19 May 1360), married in May 1311 Guillaume I de Coucy, Lord of Coucy Marie of Châtillon, married Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke Eleanor of Châtillon, married Jean III Malet, Lord of Granville Joan of Châtillon, married Miles de Noyers, Lord of Maisy

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Important facts

Born
1268
Birth century
Died
Also known as
Marie de Dreux, Marie of Brittany

Family & relationships

Spouse
Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol
Parent
Beatrice of England
Parent
John II, Duke of Brittany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol?

French noblewoman

When was Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol born?

Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol was born in 1268.

When did Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol die?

Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol died on 6 May 1339.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol

· Wikidata: Q6654925

· DBpedia: Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol

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