Beatrice of Burgundy
Lady of Bourbon
Born
1257
769 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Beatrice of Burgundy served as the Lady of Bourbon during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. She was the daughter of Duke Hugh IV of Burgundy and married Robert, Count of Clermont, establishing the House of Bourbon. This union was significant in shaping the political landscape of France. Beatrice held important connections through her ancestry and through her marriage, solidifying Bourbon's prominence in French nobility. Her lineage continued to influence French history through the generations that followed.
Married Robert, Count of Clermont
Established the House of Bourbon
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