Royalty

Saint Blanche

Saint Blanche of Castile, mother of Louis IX, ruled France as regent with piety and strength.

Patron saint of Mothers, Regents
Feast
November 26
Era
13th Century
Place
Paris
Saint Blanche portrait

At a Glance

Saint Blanche

Feast Day
November 26
Era
13th Century
Primary Place
Paris
Vocation
Royalty
Patronage
Mothers, Regents

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Overview

Saint Blanche

Saint Blanche of Castile, mother of Louis IX, ruled France as regent with piety and strength.

Feast day: November 26

Patronage

Mothers, Regents

Connected Places

  • Paris, France: Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Melun, France: Her burial site

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