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COUNTY OF HAINAUT - JOAN OF CONSTANTINOPLE

(1205-1244)

Jeanne is the eldest daughter of the Count of Flanders and Hainaut, Baudoin IX and Marie de Champagne. In 1205, she was orphaned and a period of regency began under the administration of her uncle, Philippe I, Count of Namur. She died on December 5, 1244 and her sister, Marguerite, succeeded her..