Who was the pregnant widow of Louis X?
Joan of Burgundy
Clementia of Hungary
Elizabeth of Rhuddlan
Margaret of Provence
Answer
Clementia of Hungary, the pregnant widow of Louis X, played a crucial role in securing the succession of the French crown during a period of political turmoil. Upon Louis's unexpected death in 1316, Clementia's pregnancy raised questions about the rightful heir to the throne. Her eventual delivery of a son, John I, ensured a smooth transition of power and maintained the stability of the French monarchy.
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