Archambaud VIII of Bourbon, nicknamed ''the Great'' (1189–1242), was a ruler (''sire'') of

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in the modern region of

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. His parents were Guy II of Dampierre and

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. Archambaud’s first wife was Alix de Forez. They married in 1205. Before she was repudiated, Alix bore: *

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Archambaud IX of Bourbon Archambaud IX of Bourbon (died 15 January 1249), called "''Le Jeune''" ("The Young"), was a ruler (sire) of Bourbonnais in the modern region of Auvergne (region), Auvergne, France. He was the son of Archambaud VIII of Bourbon. He married Yolande ...

Archambaud later married Beatrice de Montluçon, who bore him; *William (

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of Beçay) *

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, (1220-1274) wife of John I of Dreux *Beatrice, wife of Beraud VI of Mercœur

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* * * * * * House of Dampierre 1242 deaths 1189 births {{France-noble-stub