Jeanne of Dampierre
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Jeanne of Dampierre was the only daughter of Margaret II, Countess of Flanders
and William II of Dampierre
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In 1239, her mother arranged her to be wed to count Hugh III of Rethel. Margaret stipulated that her dowry should be returned in case the count died without giving Jeanne a child. When this indeed happened, the money was refunded.
Jeanne was betrothed to Theobald II, Count of Bar in 1243 and married him two years later. She died childless not long afterwards.
Margaret II, Countess of Flanders
Margaret, called of Constantinople was countess of Flanders from 1244 to 1278 and also, countess of Hainaut from 1244 to 1253 and again from 1257 until her death.-History and Family:...
and William II of Dampierre
William II of Dampierre
William II was the lord of Dampierre from 1216 until his death. He was the son of Guy II, constable of Champagne, and Matilda, heiress of Bourbon.His brother, Archambaud VIII, inherited Bourbon and he Dampierre...
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In 1239, her mother arranged her to be wed to count Hugh III of Rethel. Margaret stipulated that her dowry should be returned in case the count died without giving Jeanne a child. When this indeed happened, the money was refunded.
Jeanne was betrothed to Theobald II, Count of Bar in 1243 and married him two years later. She died childless not long afterwards.