Agnes of Burgundy (1407 – 1 December 1476), duchess of Bourbon (Bourbonnais) and Auvergne, countess of Clermont, was the daughter of John the Fearless (1371–1419) and Margaret of Bavaria.[1] Her maternal grandparents were Albert I, Duke of Bavaria and Margaret of Brieg. Her paternal grandparents were Philip the Bold and Margaret III, Countess of Flanders.
Agnes of Burgundy | |
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Duchess consort of Bourbon | |
Tenure | 1434-1456 |
Born | 1407 |
Died | 1 December 1476 (aged 68–69) |
Spouse | Charles I, Duke of Bourbon |
Issue |
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House | Valois-Burgundy |
Father | John the Fearless |
Mother | Margaret of Bavaria |
Agnes spent much of her youth in the company of her mother, Margaret of Bavaria, and sisters Margaret of Burgundy and Anne of Burgundy.[2] She was well educated and a life-long reader,[3][4] involved in politics until the last years of her life.[4]
Agnes married Charles I, Duke of Bourbon.[5] They had:
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