Ingeborg of Denmark

Queen of France, wife of Philip II

Ingeborg of Denmark - Queen of France, wife of Philip II
Born

1175
850 years ago

Died

July 29th, 1236
789 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Ingeborg of Denmark served as queen consort of France through marriage to King Philip II. The marriage was politically significant, aligning Denmark and France during a tumultuous time in medieval Europe. Ingeborg's marriage to Philip II was contentious, leading to her initial rejection by Philip after the wedding. Despite this, she retained her title and status as queen, and her conflict with Philip's subsequent wife became a notable point of royal history. Ingeborg's life is marked by her struggles for recognition and support within the French court, amid the complex dynamics of medieval royal unions.

Served as queen consort of France

Marriage to King Philip II

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