Marie Valois

French princess from Valois lineage

Marie Valois - French princess from Valois lineage
Born

1344
681 years ago

Died

October 15th, 1404
620 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Born into the Valois dynasty, this French princess was a significant player in the political landscape of late 14th and early 15th century France. As a member of the royal family, arranged marriages and alliances were central to her role, contributing to the stability of her lineage during tumultuous times. Her life unfolded against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, and she played a part in the dynastic politics that characterized this period. The specific details of her marriage and offspring further established her family's claims to power and loyalty among influential nobility. Her legacy includes the continuation of the Valois line, which shaped future French monarchy.

Role in Valois dynastic politics

Marriage alliances securing royal lineage

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