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Blanche of Castile

British  
/ blaːntʃ /

noun

  1. ?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.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2021

The retinue entered the hall after the king—first Blanche of Castile, followed by Queen Marguerite, King Louis’s wife, with their infant daughter in her arms.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

Will they martyr themselves for Blanche of Castile?

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

Blanche of Castile shouted, her voice shrill and thin.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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