Joanna, Duchess of Brabant

Joanna, Duchess of Brabant (24 June 1322 – 1 December 1406), also known as Jeanne, was a ruling Duchess (Duke) of Brabant from 1355 until her death. She was duchess of Brabant until the occupation of the duchy by her brother-in-law Louis II of Flanders. Following her death, the rights to the duchy of Brabant went to her great-nephew Anthony of Burgundy, son of Philip the Bold.

Joanna
Duchess of Brabant, Lothier, and Limburg
Born24 June 1322
Died1 December 1406(1406-12-01) (aged 84)
BuriedCarmelite monastery, Brussels
Noble familyHouse of Reginar
Spouse(s)William II, Count of Hainaut
Wenceslaus I, Duke of Luxembourg
FatherJohn III, Duke of Brabant
MotherMarie d'Évreux
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