Blanche of Castile (; ; 4 March 1188 - 27 November 1252) was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII. She acted as regent twice during the reign of her son, Louis IX: during his minority from 1226 until 1234, and during his absence from 1248 until 1252.

Early life

Blanche was born in Palencia, Spain, in 1188, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII,

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