Esclaramunda of Foix
| Esclaraunda of Foix | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1255 |
| Died |
1315 (aged 59–60) Perpignan |
| Spouse | James II of Majorca |
| Issue |
James of Majorca Sancho Sancha of Majorca, Queen of Naples Philip of Majorca Elizabeth, Princess of Villena Ferdinand of Majorca |
| House | Foix |
| Father | Roger IV, Count of Foix |
Esclaramunda of Foix (1255–1315) was Queen consort of Majorca. She was married to James II of Majorca, and she was responsible for tutoring her grandson James III of Majorca. She was protector of the Order of Mercy. Her feast is on 22 October.
She was daughter of Roger IV of Foix.
Marriage and issue
In 1275, Esclaramunda married James II of Majorca, with whom she had six children:
- James, who became a Franciscan monk before his father's death.
- Sancho, James II's successor
- Sancha of Majorca, who married Robert of Naples.
- Philip, regent of Majorca during James III's minority
- Elizabeth, wife of Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena.
- Ferdinand, father of James III.
She survived her husband by only five years, and died in Perpignan.
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