Marie, Countess of Eu
Marie of Lusignan or Marie I de Lusignan (died in Poitou, 1 October 1260; buried at the Abbey of Foucarmont), was the only child of Raoul II of Lusignan and his second wife, Yolande de Dreux.[1] She became Dame d'Exoudun, Countess of Eu on the death of her father in 1246.
| Marie | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1250–1260 |
| Died | 1 October 1260 Poitou |
| Spouse | Alphonso of Brienne |
| Issue | John I |
| House | House of Lusignan |
| Father | Raoul II of Lusignan |
| Mother | Yolande de Dreux |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
She was married around 1249 to Alphonso of Brienne[1] who became Count of Eu by this marriage.
Marie and Alphonso had at least two children:
- John I of Brienne, Count of Eu[2]
- Blanche, Abbess of Maubuisson
References
- Pollock 2015, p. 147.
- Pollock 2015, p. 183.
Sources
- Pollock, M.A. (2015). Scotland, England and France after the Loss of Normandy. The Boydell Press.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.