Margaret, Countess of Blois
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Seal of Margaret of Blois
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| Spouse(s) | Hugh of Oisy Otto I, Count of Burgundy Walter of Avesnes |
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| Noble family | House of Blois |
| Father | Theobald V, Count of Blois |
| Mother | Alix of France |
| Born | c. 1170 |
| Died | 12 July 1230 (aged 59–60) Besançon |
Margaret of Blois (French: Marguerite) (died 1230) was daughter of Theobald V of Blois and his wife Alix of France.[1] She was suo jure countess of Blois from 1218 to 1230.
Marriage
Margaret married three times. Her first marriage was to Hugh of Oisy, Lord of Montmirail.[1] Her second husband was Otto I, Count of Burgundy,[1] with whom she had two daughters:
Finally, she married Walter II of Avesnes,[2] they had:
- Theobald, died young
- Mary, Countess of Blois[2]
- Isabella, married John, lord of Oisy and Montreuil
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Margaret, Countess of Blois
Born: c. 1170 Died: 12 July 1230 |
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| Preceded by | Countess of Blois 1218–1230 |
Succeeded by Mary |
