Blanche de Castille statue, Luxembourg Gardens, Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris, France

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(4 March 1188-26 November 1252) Was a Queen consort of France as the wife of Louis VIII. She acted as regent twice during the reign of her son, Louis IX. She was born in Palencia, Spain, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII, King of Castille and Eleanor of England. Eleanor was a daughter of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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Size: 4800px × 3000px
Location: Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France
Photo credit: © Serge Angeric / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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