Jeanne de Béthune, Viscountess of Meaux
Jeanne de Béthune, Viscountess of Meaux, Countess of Ligny (c. 1397- late 1450), was a French noblewoman, the suo jure Viscountess of Meaux, having inherited the title upon her father's death in 1408. Her father was Robert VIII de Béthune, Viscount of Meaux. Jeanne married twice; firstly to Robert of Bar, and secondly John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny who held Joan of Arc prisoner following her capture by the Burgundians in May 1430. Jeanne was one of the three women who cared for Joan during her imprisonment.
Jeanne de Béthune | |
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| suo jure Viscountess of Meaux Countess of Marle and Soissons Lady of Oisy Countess of Ligny | |
| Born | c.1397 France |
| Died | Late 1450 |
| Noble family | House of Béthune |
| Spouse(s) | Robert of Bar, Count of Marle and Soissons, Lord of Oisy John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny |
| Issue | Jeanne de Bar, Countess of Marle and Soissons |
| Father | Robert VIII de Béthune, Viscount of Meaux |
| Mother | Isabelle de Ghistelles |
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