Marie of Valois | |
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Born | (1344-09-18)18 September 1344 Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
Died | 15 October 1404(1404-10-15) (aged 60) |
Spouse | Robert I, Duke of Bar |
Issue among others... | Henry of Bar Edward III, Duke of Bar John of Bar Louis, Duke of Bar Yolande, Queen of Aragon |
House | Valois |
Father | John II of France |
Mother | Bonne of Bohemia |
Marie of France (18 September 1344 – 15 October 1404) was the sixth child and second daughter of John II of France and Bonne of Bohemia.[1]
In 1364, Marie married Robert I, Duke of Bar.[1] Marie had an extensive library and obtained works about a variety of topics. She read romances and poetry, but also works about history and theology.[citation needed] Jean d'Arras dedicated his Roman de Mélusine to Marie.[2]
Marie and Robert I were parents to eleven children: