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Blanche of Castile — Queen of France by Louis VIII, twice regent for her son Louis IX
A Castilian infanta brought to France at twelve to seal a peace, she governed twice: during her son’s minority, then during his crusade. She had done everything to prevent it, and died without seeing him again. (Editorial synthesis)
Blanche of Castile was born in 1188 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Blanche of Castile was born in Palencia. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Blanche of Castile died in November 1252 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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