Margaret of Brabant, Countess of Flanders
For Margaret of Brabant (1276–1311), Queen of Germany, see Margaret of Brabant.
Margaret of Brabant | |
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Spouse(s) | Louis II of Flanders |
Noble family | House of Reginar |
Father | John III of Brabant |
Mother | Mary of Évreux |
Born | 9 February 1323 |
Died | 1368 |
Margaret of Brabant (9 February 1323–1368) was a countess consort of Flanders. She was the second daughter of Duke John III of Brabant and Mary of Évreux. She was the only child of Duke John to have children. In 1347 she married Duke Louis II of Flanders and on 13 April 1350 she gave birth to her only surviving child, Margaret III, Countess of Flanders. Through this daughter, Brabant came under the influence of Burgundy, when she married Philip the Bold.
References
- Genealogics: Margaret of Brabant profile; accessed 14 April 2014.
Margaret of Brabant, Countess of Flanders Born: 1323 Died: 1368 | ||
Vacant Title last held by Margaret I, Countess of Burgundy |
Countess of Flanders 1347–1368 |
Vacant Title next held by Margaret of Bavaria |