Joan of Artois, Countess of Foix

Joan of Artois, Countess of Foix, Viscountess of Béarn (French: Jeanne d'Artois; 1289 – after 24 March 1350), was a French noblewoman, and the wife of Gaston I de Foix, Count of Foix, Viscount of Béarn. From 1331 to 1347 she was imprisoned by her eldest son on charges of scandalous conduct, dissolution, and profligacy.

Joan of Artois
Countess of Foix
Viscountess of Béarn
Born1289
Conches, France
Diedafter 24 March 1350
Carbonne, France
Noble familyArtois
Spouse(s)Gaston I, Count of Foix
Issue
  • Gaston II, Count of Foix
  • Roger Bernard IV de Foix
  • Robert de Foix, Bishop of Lavaur
  • Marguerite de Foix
  • Blanche de Foix
  • Jeanne de Foix
FatherPhilip of Artois
MotherBlanche de Dreux
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