Esclarmonde of Foix
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Esclarmonde of Foix (French: Esclarmonde de Foix; Occitan: Esclarmonda de Fois), was a prominent figure associated with Catharism in thirteenth century Occitania (in the south of modern-day France).
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Esclarmonde of Foix | |
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Born | after 1151/ 1165-1167 |
Died | 1215 |
Other names | La Grande Esclarmonde |
Occupation | Albigense Delegate to Council at Pamiers 1207 |
Spouse | Jordan III of L'Isle-Jourdain |
Parent(s) | Roger-Bernard I of Foix and Cecile Trencavel |
Family | House of Foix |
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Her biography is difficult to establish since several noblewomen in the same area at the same time had the same rare first name. The name Esclarmonde means "clarity of the world" in the Occitan language.