Archambaud VIII of Bourbon
French nobleman (1189–1242)
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Archambaud VIII of Bourbon, nicknamed the Great (1189–1242), was a ruler (sire) of Bourbonnais in the modern region of Auvergne, France. His parents were Guy II of Dampierre and Mathilde of Bourbon.[1]
Born1189
Died1242 (aged 52–53)
Spouse
Guigone de Forez
- Beatrice de Montluçon
Archambaud VIII of Bourbon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1189 |
| Died | 1242 (aged 52–53) |
| Noble family | House of Bourbon-Dampierre |
| Spouse | Guigone de Forez
|
Issue | Margaret Archambaud IX of Bourbon William Marie Beatrice |
| Father | Guy II of Dampierre |
| Mother | Mathilde of Bourbon |
Archambaud’s first wife was Alix de Forez.[2] They married in 1205. Before she was repudiated, Alix bore:
Archambaud later married Beatrice de Montluçon,[5] who bore him;
- William (Seigneur of Beçay)[4]
- Marie, (1220-1274) wife of John I of Dreux[6]
- Beatrice, wife of Beraud VI of Mercœur[4]
