Margaret of Flanders, Duchess of Brabant

Margaret of Flanders (died 3 July 1285) was a Duchess consort of Brabant. She was the daughter of Guy of Dampierre and his first wife Matilda of Béthune.[1]

Margaret of Flanders
John I, Duke of Brabant and his wife Margaret of Flanders
Born1251
Died(1285-07-03)3 July 1285
Noble familyHouse of Dampierre
Spouse(s)John I, Duke of Brabant
FatherGuy of Dampierre
MotherMatilda of Béthune

She married John I, Duke of Brabant in 1273. She was the mother of:

  1. Godfrey (1273/74 – aft. 13 September 1283).
  2. John II of Brabant (1275–1312).
  3. Margaret of Brabant (4 October 1276 – 14 December 1311, Genoa), married 9 June 1292 to Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor.
  4. Marie (d. after 2 December 1338), married to Count Amadeus V of Savoy.

References edit

  1. ^ Abernethy, Susan (2022-04-29). "Margaret of Brabant, Countess of Flanders". The Freelance History Writer. Retrieved 2022-07-25.