Joan I, Countess of Burgundy

Joan I (1191–1205), also called Joanna of Hohenstaufen, was ruling Countess of Burgundy from 1200 to 1205. She was daughter of Otto I, Count of Burgundy, and Margaret, Countess of Blois.

Joan I
Countess of Burgundy
Born1191
Died1205
Besançon
Noble familyHouse of Hohenstaufen
FatherOtto I, Count of Burgundy
MotherMargaret, Countess of Blois

Born in 1191, Joan was countess from the time of her father's assassination at Besançon in 1200 until her own death in 1205, whereupon her sister, Beatrice II, succeeded her.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Women in power 1200-1300". www.guide2womenleaders.com.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Countess of Burgundy
1200–1205
Succeeded by