Mary of Burgundy (c. 1400–1463)

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Mary of Burgundy (c. 1400–1463)

Duchess of Cleves . Born around 1400; died in 1463; daughter of Margaret of Bavaria (d. 1424) and John the Fearless (1371–1419), duke of Burgundy (r. 1404–1419); sister of Anne Valois (c. 1405–1432), duchess of Bedford, Agnes of Burgundy (d. 1476), Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy (r. 1419–1467), and Margaret of Burgundy (d. 1441); married Adolphus also known as Adolf I, duke of Cleves; children: John I, duke of Cleves (r. 1448–1481).

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