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Prefecture and commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
2023, Blois is the most populated city of the department, and the 4th of the region. Historically, the city was the capital of the County of Blois, created
Blois
French Renaissance style château
Royal Château of Blois (French: Château Royal de Blois, pronounced [ʃɑto ʁwajal də blwa]) is a château located in the city center of Blois, Loir-et-Cher
Château_of_Blois
Countess of Blois from 1089 to 1102
Flanders. She later became the countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II of Blois. Her husband greatly benefited from the increased
Adela_of_Normandy
French dynasty
908. Theobald became viscount of Blois before 922. Afterwards the House of Blois accumulated the counties of Blois, Chartres, Châteaudun and as successors
House_of_Blois
French Jewish moneylender (died 1171)
Pulcelina of Blois (died 1171) was a Jewish woman, mistress and/or moneylender to the count Theobald V of Blois. Pulcelina was also a victim of antisemitic
Pulcelina_of_Blois
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Blois in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Blois is the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France. Blois may also refer to: Blois family
Blois_(disambiguation)
English politician
parliaments from 1661 to 1670 and Suffolk in 1654 and 1656. Blois was the first son of William Blois, a merchant, of Ipswich and Grundisburgh Hall and his wife
William_Blois
King of England from 1135 to 1154
England. Stephen was born in the County of Blois in central France as the fourth son of Stephen-Henry, Count of Blois, and Adela, daughter of William the Conqueror
Stephen,_King_of_England
Topics referred to by the same term
Marie of Blois may refer to: Marie of Blois, Duchess of Burgundy (1128–1190) Marie I, Countess of Boulogne (1136–1182) Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241)
Marie_of_Blois
French cleric
Peter of Blois (Latin: Petrus Blesensis; French: Pierre de Blois; c. 1130 – c. 1211) was a French cleric, theologian, poet and diplomat. He is particularly
Peter_of_Blois
Civil war in England and Normandy (1138–1153)
Henry's death in 1135, his nephew Stephen of Blois seized the throne with the help of his brother Henry of Blois, bishop of Winchester. King Stephen's early
The_Anarchy
Countess of Blois from 1164 to 1191
(July/August 1150 – 1197/1198) was countess of Blois by marriage to Theobald V of Blois. She served as regent of Blois during Theobald's absence in 1190–1191
Alix_of_France
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Charles Blois may refer to: Sir Charles Blois, 1st Baronet (1657–1738), British Tory politician Charles of Blois (1319–1364) "the Saint", legalist Duke
Charles_Blois
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The Treaty of Blois may refer to: Treaty of Blois (1499), an alliance between France and Venice against the Duchy of Milan. Treaty of Blois (1504) (September
Treaty_of_Blois
Title in the Baronetage of England
baronet. Sir Charles Blois, 1st Baronet (1657–1738) William Blois (1691–1734) Sir Charles Blois, 2nd Baronet (1733–1760) Sir Charles Blois, 3rd Baronet (1692–1761)
Blois_baronets
Latin cleric and dramatist
Vitalis of Blois was a 12th-century cleric and Latin dramatist. He wrote two elegiac comedies, Geta and Aulularia, both adaptations of Plautus. The internal
Vitalis_of_Blois
During the Middle Ages, the counts of Blois were among the most powerful vassals of the King of France. This title of nobility seems to have been created
Count_of_Blois
Topics referred to by the same term
Louis of Blois can refer to: Louis I, Count of Blois (1172–1205), Count of Blois and participant in the Fourth Crusade Louis II, Count of Blois (died 1346)
Louis_of_Blois
English bishop (c. 1096–1171)
his brother was unavailable, Henry of Blois was the most powerful and wealthiest man in England. Stephen of Blois was crowned King of England in 1135,
Henry_of_Blois
American architect
to us", and De Blois was eventually promoted to associate partner in 1964. Her works in Chicago include the Equitable Building. De Blois joined Neuhaus
Natalie_de_Blois
Duke of Brittany from 1341 to 1364; Catholic saint
revived in 1894. Charles of Blois was beatified in 1904. Charles was born in Blois, the son of Guy de Châtillon, count of Blois, by Margaret of Valois, a
Charles_of_Blois-Châtillon
Historical province in the Kingdom of France
The County of Blois was a feudal principality centred on Blois, south of Paris, France. It was created just after king Clovis I conquered Roman Gaul around
County_of_Blois
Count of Blois from 1089 to 1102
in Old French, Estienne Henri; c. 1045 – 19 May 1102) was the count of Blois and Chartres. He led an army during the First Crusade, was at the surrender
Stephen-Henry_of_Blois
Surname list
de Blois, often written as DeBlois or Deblois, is a surname meaning "from Blois", a city in central France. The surname is most common in Quebec. Charles
De_Blois
Canadian politician (born 1991)
Minister, Blois became the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development in March 2025. In the 2025 federal election, Blois employed
Kody_Blois
French noblewoman (1164–1230)
Margaret of Blois (French: Marguerite; died 1230) was suo jure Countess of Blois in France from 1218 to 1230. From 1190 to 1200, she was the countess consort
Margaret_of_Blois
Department in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Comté of Blois. In 1497, Louis d’Orleans (23rd hereditary Count of Blois) was crowned Louis XII. This marked the beginning of the importance of Blois and of
Loir-et-Cher
Major landowners in Suffolk, England
Sir Ralph Barrett MacNaghten Blois, who married Winifred Grace Hegan Kennard. Their son Sir Gervase Ralph Edmund Blois, 10th Baronet, was born on 6 June
Blois_family
English painter (1914-1980)
Flavia Ria Joan Blois, later Baroness Burntwood, (28 December 1914 – 28 March 1980) was a British landscape artist. Blois was born at Cockfield Hall at
Flavia_Blois
Duchess consort of Brittany
Bertha of Blois (French: Berthe de Blois; c. 1005 — c. 1080), was a Duchess consort of Brittany and a countess consort of Maine. Bertha was the daughter
Bertha_of_Blois
Catholic diocese in France
The Diocese of Blois (Latin: Dioecesis Blesensis; French: Diocèse de Blois) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in France. The diocese lies
Diocese_of_Blois
Church in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Blois Cathedral, or the Cathedral of St. Louis of Blois (French: Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Blois), is a Late Gothic Catholic cathedral in Blois, France
Blois_Cathedral
French noblewoman (died 1229)
and sixth child of Stephen, Count of Blois and his wife, Adela of Normandy, and thus a sister of Stephen of Blois (later Stephen, King of England). Her
Agnes_of_Blois
Village in Sud, Haiti
Grand Blois is a village in the Cavaellon commune of the Aquin Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. It is located on a peninsula. Bordered
Grand-Blois
Ermengarde of Auvergne (c. 984-1042) was Countess of Blois via her marriage to Odo II, Count Blois. She influenced her husband to endow and repair monasteries
Ermengarde_of_Auvergne
Topics referred to by the same term
Isabelle of Blois or Elizabeth of Blois may refer to: Elizabeth of Blois, Duchess of Apulia (b. c. 1130), daughter of Theobald IV of Blois, later nun Isabelle
Isabelle_of_Blois
1504 treaty between Louis XII of France and the Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I
The Treaty of Blois (1504), also known as the First Treaty of Blois, was an agreement between Louis XII of France and the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximillian
Treaty_of_Blois_(1504)
Count of Blois (1102–1152) and Champagne (1125–1152)
children were: Henry I of Champagne, count of Champagne Theobald V of Blois, count of Blois and seneschal of France Adela, queen of France as the wife of King
Theobald_II_of_Champagne
French nobleman (c. 985 – 1037)
around 983, Odo II was the son of Odo I of Blois and Bertha of Burgundy. He was the first to unite Blois and Champagne under one authority although his
Odo_II_of_Blois
Administrative district in central France
The Canton of Blois-3 (French: canton de Blois-3) is an administrative division of the Loir-et-Cher department, central France. Its borders were modified
Canton_of_Blois-3
Part of the Hundred Years' War (1341 to 1365)
Charles of Blois had been freed, and returned to Brittany as Duke. The situation remained in stalemate for some time, with Charles of Blois as de facto
War_of_the_Breton_Succession
Topics referred to by the same term
William of Blois or William de Blois may refer to: William, Count of Blois (c.772–834), count of Blois from 830 to 34 William, Count of Sully (c.1085–c
William_of_Blois
Count of Blois and Clermont-en-Beauvaisis
Theobald VI of Blois (French: Thibaut) (died 1218) was count of Blois and Clermont-en-Beauvaisis from 1205 to 1218. He was son of Louis I of Blois and Catherine
Theobald_VI_of_Blois
Duchess of Aquitaine (c. 950 – 1003)
Emma of Blois (c. 950 – 27 December 1004/5) was Duchess of Aquitaine by marriage to William IV, Duke of Aquitaine. She ruled Aquitaine as regent for her
Emma_of_Blois
Count of Blois
Theobald III of Blois (French: Thibaut; 1012–1089) was count of Blois, Meaux and Troyes. He was captured in 1044 by Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, and exchanged
Theobald_III_of_Blois
1572 treaty between England and France
The Treaty of Blois was signed on 19 April 1572 in Blois between Elizabeth I of England and Catherine de' Medici of France. Based on the terms of the treaty
Treaty_of_Blois_(1572)
Borough of Blois in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Blois-Vienne (French pronunciation: [blwavjɛn]), or merely Vienne for locals, is the common name given to the southern part of Blois, central France, separated
Blois-Vienne
12th-century poet and writer
the Loire Valley, the brother of fellow poet Peter of Blois. While named after the city of Blois, there is no documentary evidence that either brother
William_of_Blois_(poet)
which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Blois. It consists of the following communes: Blois (partly) "Décret n° 2014-213 du 21 février 2014 portant
Canton_of_Blois-1
Count of Blois (d.1004)
Theobald II, Count of Blois (Thibaut II; d. 1004) was the eldest son and heir of Odo I, Count of Blois, and Bertha of Burgundy. The stepson of Robert II
Theobald_II_of_Blois
French noblewoman (1345–1404)
Marie of Blois (1345–1404) was the daughter of Joan of Penthièvre, Duchess of Brittany and Charles of Blois, Duke of Brittany. Through her marriage to
Marie of Blois, Duchess of Anjou
Marie_of_Blois,_Duchess_of_Anjou
Mary, Countess of Blois, also known as Marie of Avesnes, (1200–1241) was countess of Blois from 1230 to 1241. She was the daughter of Walter of Avesnes
Mary,_Countess_of_Blois
French association football club
Blois Football 41 (French pronunciation: [blwa futbol kaʁɑ̃t‿e œ̃], "Quarante-et-un") is a French football club based in Blois, Centre-Val de Loire. In
Blois_Football_41
Count of Blois from 940 to 975/7
Blois was a faithful vassal of the Duke of the Franks and is considered his best lieutenant. The district of his county power included Tours, Blois,
Theobald_I_of_Blois
portion of the County of Blois, bordering on Normandy, was sometimes alienated as the County of Chartres, but the Counts of Blois who possessed it did not
List of counts and dukes of Chartres
List_of_counts_and_dukes_of_Chartres
Count of Blois from 1151 to 1191
Theobald V of Blois (1130 – 20 January 1191), also known as Theobald the Good (French: Thibaut le Bon), was Count of Blois from 1151 to 1191. Theobald
Theobald_V_of_Blois
Flemish Benedictine abbot and mystical writer (1506–1566)
de Blois was born in October 1506 at the château of Donstiennes near Thuin, then in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. His father was Adrien de Blois, lord
Louis_de_Blois
Trickster (through 975), also count of Blois and Chartres Odo I (975–996), son of the previous, also count of Blois and Chartres Theobald II (996–1004),
Counts and viscounts of Châteaudun
Counts_and_viscounts_of_Châteaudun
12th-century Abbot of Westminster Abbey
Gervase of Blois was the abbot of Westminster in England between 1138 and around 1157. Historically, Gervase has a bad reputation for mismanaging the
Gervase_of_Blois
American fantasy adventure film
series, and the fifth film in the franchise. Written and directed by Dean DeBlois, the film stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost and Gerard Butler
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027 film)
How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_2_(2027_film)
Arrondissement in Centre-Val de Loire, France
The arrondissement of Blois (French: arrondissement de Blois, [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃ də blwa]) is an arrondissement (district) of France, located in the Loir-et-Cher
Arrondissement_of_Blois
American paleoecologist
Jessica Lynn Blois is an American paleoecologist. Blois attended Rio Mesa High School, where she graduated with a GPA of 4.67 and was named valedictorian
Jessica_L._Blois
Tennis tournament
The Internationaux de Tennis de Blois is a tennis tournament held in Blois, France. The event was part of the ATP Challenger Tour from 2013 until 2024
Internationaux de Tennis de Blois
Internationaux_de_Tennis_de_Blois
Breton noblewoman (1243–1288)
December 1254, she married John I, Count of Blois of the House of Châtillon. Thereafter she was styled Countess of Blois. She brought as her dowry her titles
Alice of Brittany, Countess of Blois
Alice_of_Brittany,_Countess_of_Blois
Count of Blois
Châtillon (died 26 August 1346), also known as Louis I of Blois-Châtillon, was count of Blois, count of Dunois, and jure uxoris count of Soissons from
Louis_II,_Count_of_Blois
Dutch snowboarder (born 1995)
World Championships in Sweden. De Blois was again nominated for Westland Sportsman of the Year in January 2022. De Blois has spent his winters in Austria
Glenn_de_Blois
Duke of Brittany (1295–1345)
of Brittany was attributed to Charles of Blois. Philip VI agreed to receive l'hommage lige of Charles of Blois on behalf of his wife, and confiscated from
John_of_Montfort
Saint-Pol, and Matilda of Brabant, was count of St Pol 1289–1292 and Count of Blois 1292–1307. He married c. 1287 Beatrix of Dampierre, daughter of Guy of Flanders
Hugh_II_of_Blois
Town hall in Blois, France
Blois, Jehan de Saveuse, in 1457. De Saveuse had been appointed to his post by Charles I, Duke of Orléans, whose local seat was the Château of Blois.
Hôtel_de_Ville,_Blois
Part of the Breton War of Succession (1351)
The challenge was issued by Jean de Beaumanoir, a captain of Charles of Blois supported by King Philip VI of France, to Robert Bemborough, a captain of
Combat_of_the_Thirty
French noble
of Châtillon, Count of Blois (died 12 August 1342), son of Hugh II of Châtillon and Beatrix of Dampierre, was Count of Blois and Lord of Avesnes 1307–1342
Guy_I,_Count_of_Blois
Scandinavian rulers of Northern France and England
conquest of England in 1066. It lasted until Stephen of the French House of Blois seized the Duchy of Normandy in 1135. The house emerged from the union between
House_of_Normandy
Japanese light novel series
Albert de Blois (アルベール・ド・ブロワ侯爵, Arubēru do Burowa Kōshaku) Voiced by: Takayuki Sugō (Anime), David Wald (English) Marquis Albert de Blois is Sauville's
Gosick
1180 Old French poem
introduction by A. C. M. Robert, as Partonopeus de Blois (2 vols., 1834). Vol. 1, Gallica. English Partonope of Blois, by W. E. Buckley for the Roxburghe Club (London
Partonopeus_de_Blois
French noble
Louis I of Blois (1172 – 14 April 1205) was Count of Blois from 1191 to 1205. He is best known for his participation in the Fourth Crusade and later prominent
Louis_I,_Count_of_Blois
12th c French noble, Count of Blois & Chartres (jure uxoris)
of Condé and Guise, and through his marriage to Margaret of Blois, he became count of Blois and Chartres. He was the son of James of Avesnes, and Adèle
Walter_II_of_Avesnes
French noble
de Blois; 1253? – 19 or 29 January 1291) was Countess of Blois from 1280 to 1291, and Lady of Avesnes. She was the daughter of John I, Count of Blois and
Joan,_Countess_of_Blois
10th-century French noblewoman
of Blois in 943 or 944. She had at least three children from her second marriage: Hugh, Archbishop of Bourges (d. 985) Odo (d. 996), count of Blois Emma
Luitgarde_of_Vermandois
Consultative assembly in France, 1302 to 1789
of Henry III (1574–1589) 1576–1577, at the Château de Blois 1588–1589, at the Château de Blois Reign of Henry IV (1589–1610) 1593, at the Louvre Palace
Estates_General_(France)
Railway station in Blois, France
The gare de Blois is a railway station serving the town Blois, Loir-et-Cher department, central France. It is situated on the Paris–Bordeaux railway,
Blois_station
11th and 12th-century Bishop of Lincoln
William de Blois (or William of Blois; died 1206) was a medieval Bishop of Lincoln. He first served in the household of Hugh du Puiset, the Bishop of Durham
William de Blois (bishop of Lincoln)
William_de_Blois_(bishop_of_Lincoln)
Catholic church in Loir-et-Cher, in France
Blois-Vienne Church (Église Saint-Saturnin de Blois in French) is a Roman Catholic church located on the left bank of the Loire river in the city of Blois
Blois-Vienne_Church
Canadian rower
Jillian Blois Rose (born 1966) is a Canadian retired rower. She was a World champion in the lightweight fours. "Jillian Rose Blois". Honoured Members.
Jill_Blois
Count of Blois (died 834)
during the reign of his first cousin, Louis the Pious. He was the Count of Blois from about 830 and, at the time of his death in battle, was Louis's constable
William,_Count_of_Blois
Part of the War of the Breton Succession (1364)
Blois then ordered the attack against Montfort's forces. On the left the Count of Auxerre, on the right Du Guesclin, in the center Charles of Blois.
Battle_of_Auray
Duke of Brittany from 1312 to 1341
supported the Blois faction, and the Breton War of Succession (1341–1364) was triggered. The Breton Civil War was fought between the House of Blois and the
John_III_of_Brittany
Hôtel particulier in Blois, France
name of his barony of Alluyes. On Rue Saint-Honoré near Blois Cathedral and the Château de Blois, it is now significantly smaller than it was originally
Hôtel_d'Alluye
Williams 1993, p. 49. Peter of Blois 1993, p. 38. Peter of Blois (1993). Revell, Elizabeth (ed.). The Later Letters of Peter of Blois. Oxford University Press
Catherine_of_Clermont
Canton of Loir-et-Cher, France
The Canton of Blois-2 (French: canton de Blois-2, [kɑ̃tɔ̃ də blwa dø]) is a canton in the French department of Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Canton_of_Blois-2
French noble (d. 1397)
Châtillon, Count of Blois (died 22 December 1397), the youngest son of Louis I of Châtillon and Joan of Avesnes, was Count of Blois and Soissons, and lord
Guy_II,_Count_of_Blois
French noblewoman
In 1310, she married Count Guy I of Blois. They had three children together: Louis II (d. 1346), count of Blois and lord of Avesnes, married Joan of
Margaret of Valois, Countess of Blois
Margaret_of_Valois,_Countess_of_Blois
French footballer (born 2006)
United. Bamba is a product of the youth academies of his youth team from Blois and Monaco for three seasons. On 22 February 2024, he signed his first professional
Aladji_Bamba
French museum of magic
Royal Château de Blois. It is located in the Loir-et-Cher département in the Loire Valley, in France, in the center of the city of Blois. As a museum of
Maison_de_la_Magie_(Blois)
French physicist
Rencontres de Blois and Rencontres du Vietnam. The first meeting took place at Moriond in the French Alps in 1966. Since 1989 the «Rencontres de Blois» have been
Trần_Thanh_Vân_(physicist)
Duchess of Brittany from 1341 to 1345
House of Montfort taking control of Brittany. The House of Blois, the house of Charles of Blois and his wife, Joan of Penthièvre. Their legitimacy came from
Joan of Flanders, Countess of Montfort
Joan_of_Flanders,_Countess_of_Montfort
Abbey located in Indre-et-Loire, France
Indre-et-Loire and the diocese of Angers. The founder was Emma of Blois, daughter of Theobald I of Blois, and by her marriage, duchess of Aquitaine. Bourgueil was
Bourgueil_Abbey
Breton noblewoman and privateer (1300–1359)
being annulled by Pope John XXII. Guy then married into the de Blois faction to Marie de Blois, who was also a niece of Philip VI of France. Guy died unexpectedly
Jeanne_de_Clisson
Psychiatric institution in France
Maison de Santé Départementale de Blois, was a psychiatric institution located in the Bourg-Neuf district of Blois. Operating from 1846 to 1943, it occupied
Loir-et-Cher Departmental Asylum
Loir-et-Cher_Departmental_Asylum
Basketball team in Blois, France
Abeille des Aydes Blois Basket 41, commonly known as ADA Blois, is a professional basketball based in Blois, France. The club plays in the Pro A, which
ADA_Blois_Basket_41
American metal band
guitar, backing vocals (2012–2013) Chris Weyh – bass (2012–2013) T.J. deBlois – drums (1999–2002; died 2023) Justin Graves – drums (2002–2011) Nick Frasca
A_Life_Once_Lost
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