Yolande of Dreux, Duchess of Burgundy
Duchess of Burgundy from 1229 to 1248
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Yolande of Dreux (1212–1248) was Duchess of Burgundy as the first wife of Hugh IV of Burgundy (duke of Burgundy between 1218 and 1271).[1]
| Yolande of Dreux | |
|---|---|
| Duchess consort of Burgundy | |
| Tenure | 1229 – 30 October 1248 |
| Born | 1212 |
| Died | 1248 (aged 35–36) |
| Spouse | Hugh IV of Burgundy |
| Issue |
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| House | Dreux |
| Father | Robert III of Dreux |
| Mother | Alianor de St. Valéry |
She was the daughter of Count Robert III "Gasteblé" of Dreux[1] and of Braine, and his wife Alianor de St. Valéry.[2]
Issue
Yolande's children with Hugh IV of Burgundy included:
- Margaret, Lady of Molinot (1229–1277), who married 1st(after 1239) William III (d. 1256), lord of Mont St Jean and 2nd Guy VI (d. 1263), viscount of Limoges[2]
- Odo, count of Nevers and Auxerre (1230–1266)[3]
- John (1231–1268), who married Agnes and had Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of Bourbon[2]
- Alice (1233–1273), who married Henry III, Duke of Brabant[2]
- Robert II, Duke of Burgundy (1248–1306)[3]
