Saint Isabelle of France
13th-century French Roman Catholic saint
Died aged 45Kingdom of France
Biography
Isabelle of France (March 1225 – 23 February 1270) was a French princess and daughter of Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile. She was a younger sister of King Louis IX of France (Saint Louis) and of Alfonso, Count of Poitiers, and an older sister of King Charles I of Sicily. In 1256, she founded the nunnery of Longchamp in part of the Forest of Rouvray (now called the Bois de Boulogne), west of Paris. Isabelle consecrated her virginity and her entire life to God alone. She is honored as a saint by the Franciscan Order. Her feast day is 26 February.
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Family
- Siblings
- Louis IX of FranceRobert I, Count of ArtoisAlphonse, Count of PoitiersCharles I of NaplesJohn Tristan, Count of Anjou and Maine
Quick answers about Saint Isabelle of France
- How old was Saint Isabelle of France?
- Saint Isabelle of France died on February 23, 1270 at the age of 45.
- Where was Saint Isabelle of France born?
- Saint Isabelle of France was born in Paris.
- What is Saint Isabelle of France's nationality?
- Saint Isabelle of France is a citizen of Kingdom of France.
- What does Saint Isabelle of France do?
- Saint Isabelle of France is known as nun.
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