Adelaide of Burgundy (1233–1273)
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Adelaide of Burgundy was a daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
, by his first wife Yolande of Dreux. She was a member of the House of Burgundy
.
, he succeeded their father upon his death in 1270. Adelaide's eldest brother was Odo, Count of Nevers, but he died in 1266, therefore he never inherited the duchy.
Her paternal grandparents were Odo III, Duke of Burgundy, and Alice of Vergy
. Her maternal grandparents were Robert III of Dreux
and Aénor of Saint-Valéry.
(c. 1230 – 28 February 1261, Leuven), he was the son of Henry II, Duke of Brabant
, and Marie of Hohenstaufen
. The couple had four children, all of whom lived to adulthood,
Adelaide's husband died in 1261, and Adelaide died in 1273, aged forty years.
Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
Hugh IV of Burgundy was duke of Burgundy between 1218 and 1271. Hugh was the only son of duke Odo III and Alice of Vergy...
, by his first wife Yolande of Dreux. She was a member of the House of Burgundy
House of Burgundy
The House of Burgundy was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, descending from Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, a younger son of Robert II of France....
.
Family
Adelaide's brother was Robert II, Duke of BurgundyRobert II, Duke of Burgundy
Robert II of Burgundy was duke of Burgundy between 1271 and 1306, inheriting the title from his brother Eudes of Burgundy, who had no male heirs. Robert was the third son of duke Hugh IV and Yolande of Dreux...
, he succeeded their father upon his death in 1270. Adelaide's eldest brother was Odo, Count of Nevers, but he died in 1266, therefore he never inherited the duchy.
Her paternal grandparents were Odo III, Duke of Burgundy, and Alice of Vergy
Alice of Vergy
Alice de Vergy was duchess consort of Burgundy as the second spouse of Eudes III, Duke of Burgundy. She was regent the of Burgundy during the minority of her son 1218–28....
. Her maternal grandparents were Robert III of Dreux
Robert III of Dreux
Robert III of Dreux , Count of Dreux and Braine, was the son of Robert II, Count of Dreux, and Yolanda de Coucy. He was given the byname Gasteblé Robert III of Dreux (1185–1234), Count of Dreux and Braine, was the son of Robert II, Count of Dreux, and Yolanda de Coucy. He was given the byname...
and Aénor of Saint-Valéry.
Marriage
In 1251, Adelaide married Henry III, Duke of BrabantHenry III, Duke of Brabant
Henry III of Brabant was Duke of Brabant between 1248 and his death. He was the son of Henry II of Brabant and Marie of Hohenstaufen....
(c. 1230 – 28 February 1261, Leuven), he was the son of Henry II, Duke of Brabant
Henry II, Duke of Brabant
Henry II of Brabant was Duke of Brabant and Lothier after the death of his father Henry I in 1235...
, and Marie of Hohenstaufen
Marie of Hohenstaufen
Marie of Hohenstaufen was a member of the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of German kings which lasted from 1138 to 1254. She is also known to history as Maria of Swabia....
. The couple had four children, all of whom lived to adulthood,
- Henry IV, Duke of BrabantHenry IV, Duke of BrabantHenry IV of Brabant was Duke of Brabant from 1261 to 1267.Born at Leuven, he was the eldest son of Henry III, Duke of Brabant and Adelaide of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy...
(c. 1251 – after 1272) - John I, Duke of BrabantJohn I, Duke of BrabantJohn I of Brabant, also called John the Victorious was Duke of Brabant , Lothier and Limburg .-Life:...
(1253–1294) - Godfrey of BrabantGodfrey of BrabantGodfrey of Brabant, , was Lord of Aarschot between 1284 and 1302 and Lord of Vierzon between 1277 and 1302.-Biography:...
, Lord of AarschotDuke of AarschotThe Duke of Aarschot was one of the most important titles in the Low Countries, named after the Flemish city of Aarschot. The title was held by the House of Croÿ and the House of Arenberg...
(died 11 July 1302, KortrijkKortrijkKortrijk ; , ; ) is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province West Flanders...
), killed at the Battle of the Golden SpursBattle of the Golden SpursThe Battle of the Golden Spurs, known also as the Battle of Courtrai was fought on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk in Flanders...
, married in 1277 Jeanne Isabeau de Vierzon (died after 1296) - Maria of Brabant (1256, Leuven – 12 January 1321, Murel), married at VincennesVincennesVincennes is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.-History:...
on 27 August 1274 to King Philip III of FrancePhilip III of FrancePhilip III , called the Bold , was the King of France, succeeding his father, Louis IX, and reigning from 1270 to 1285. He was a member of the House of Capet.-Biography:...
.
Adelaide's husband died in 1261, and Adelaide died in 1273, aged forty years.
See also
- Dukes of Brabant family treeDukes of Brabant family treeThis is a family tree of the Dukes of Brabant from 1139 up to 1430. Godfrey I, count of Leuven, became Duke of Lower Lotharingia in 1106. Henry I became the first Duke of Brabant in 1183/1184.See also:*Duchy of Brabant*List of family trees...
- Dukes of Burgundy family treeDukes of Burgundy family treeThis is a family tree of the Dukes of Burgundy, from the 9th century to 1482.Image:BurgundyDukes.pngrect 174 129 324 169 Richard of Autunrect 407 138 521 166 rect 90 189 184 214 Rainier II of Hainautrect 219 189 271 213...