Adelaide of Burgundy, Duchess of Brabant

Adelaide of Burgundy (c. 1233 – 23 October 1273) was a daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy by his first wife Yolande of Dreux. Alternatively, she was known as Alice (French) or Aleidis (Dutch). She was Duchess of Brabant as a result of her marriage to Henry III, Duke of Brabant in 1251 and would act as regent of the Duchy following the death of her husband a decade later.

Adelaide of Burgundy
Adelaide of Burgundy on horseback (1260)
Bornc.1233
Died(1273-10-23)23 October 1273
Noble familyBurgundy
Spouse(s)Henry III, Duke of Brabant
FatherHugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
MotherYolande of Dreux
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