Blanche of Montferrat
Blanche of Montferrat (Italian: Bianca di Monferrato; 1472 – 30 March 1519) was Duchess of Savoy as the wife of Charles I of Savoy. She acted as regent for her only son Charles from 1490 until his accidental death in 1496.
| Blanche of Montferrat | |
|---|---|
Blanche, on the left, and her younger sister, Giovanna | |
| Duchess consort of Savoy | |
| Born | 1472 |
| Died | 30 March 1519 (Aged 46-47) |
| Burial | Church of the Blessed Virgin in Carignano |
| Spouse | Charles I, Duke of Savoy |
| Issue | Yolande Louise of Savoy Charles II, Duke of Savoy |
| House | Palaeologus-Montferrat |
| Father | William VIII, Marquis of Montferrat |
| Mother | Elisabetta Sforza |
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