Blanche of Castile

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Blanche of Castile?11881252FSpanishPOLITICS: stateswoman ?1188–1252, queen consort (1223–26) of Louis VIII of France, born in Spain. The mother of Louis IX, she acted as regent during his minority (1226–36) and his absence on a crusade (1248–52)

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Her wise pick of Blanche of Castile, the mother of Saint Louis, would later be proved in the annals of history.

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“It is the king who is burning the books, is it not? Well, his mother, Blanche of Castile, is the prime mover, I am sure. But I gather that the king is collaborating enthusiastically.”

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“But we have come to the crux of our campaign. Tonight, at dinner, we will be introduced to Blanche of Castile—the king’s mother.”

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“So, children,” Blanche of Castile began.

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Blanche of Castile took her place to his right, Jean de Joinville to his left.

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blanched Blanchett

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