Blanche of Bourbon (1339–1361) was Queen consort of Castile as the wife of King Peter of Castile. She married Peter in 1353, but he abandoned her for his mistress, Maria. Blanche spent her remaining years imprisoned in Arévalo, Alcázar of Toledo and finally Medina Sidonia. She died in 1361; her cause of death is disputed.

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Occupation: aristocrat
Born: 1339
Died: 1361

Family

Peter of Castilespouse Edward de Castillachild Peter Ifather Isabella of Valois, Duchess of Bourbonmother Louis IIsibling Joanna of Bourbonsibling Bonne of Bourbonsibling Margaret of Bourbon, Lady of Albretsibling Marie de Bourbonsibling

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Occupation: aristocrat
Born: 1339
Died: 1361

Family