Blanche of Artois Royalty

Blanche of Artois (Blanche d'Artois) (1248 – 2 May 1302) was the queen consort of Navarre; after her husband Henry I of Navarre's death, she served as regent from 1274 to 1284 on behalf of her daughter, Joan I. Besides Navarre, she ruled the counties of Brie, Champagne, Troyes and Meaux.In 1276, she became Countess of Lancaster by marrying into the English royal family.She was the daughter of Matilda of Brabant and Robert I, Count of Artois.

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Blanche of Artois
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1248
Date of deathMay 02, 1302
Parents
Robert I Count of Artois
Matilda of Brabant Countess of Artois
Spouse
Henry I of Navarre

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