Marie of France, Duchess of Bar


Marie of France was the sixth child and second daughter of John II of France and Bonne of Bohemia.

Marriage and issue

In 1364, Marie married Robert I, Duke of Bar. Marie had an extensive library and obtained works about a variety of topics. She read romances and poetry, but also works about history and theology. Jean d'Arras dedicated his Roman de Mélusine to Marie.
Marie and Robert I were parents to eleven children: