Yolande de Dreux (d. 1323)

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Yolande de Dreux (d. 1323)

Queen of Scots. Name variations: sometimes referred to as Jolanta or Joleta. Died in 1323 (some sources cite 1322); daughter of Robert IV, count of Dreux (r. 1249–1282); became second wife of Alexander III (d. 1286), king of Scots (r. 1249–1286), on October 14, 1285; married Arthur II (d. 1312), duke of Brittany (r. 1305–1312), in May 1294; children: (second marriage) John de Dreux, count of Montfort and earl of Richmond, also known as John III, duke of Brittany; Joan de Dreux (1294–1363, who married Robert, Lord of Cassel); Beatrice de Dreux (1295–1384, who married Guy, Lord of Laval); Alice de Dreux (1297–1377, who married Bouchard VI, count of Vendome); Blanche de Dreux (b. 1300, died young); Mary de Dreux (1302–1371, a nun).