Yolande of Dreux

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Yolande of Dreux (1212-1248) was the first wife of Hugh IV of Burgundy (March 9, 1213 – October 27, 1271) who was duke of Burgundy between 1218 and 1271. She was the daughter of Count Robert III "Gasteblé" of Dreux and of Braine, and his wife Aénor of Saint-Valéry.

Yolande's children with Hugh IV of Burgundy included:

• • Margaret, Lady of Molinot (1229–1277), married William, count of Mont St Jean
  • Eudes, count of Nevers and Auxerre (1230–1266)
  • John (1231–1268), married Agnes of Dampierre and had Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of Bourbon (through Agnes)
  • Alice (Adelaide of Burgundy) (1233–1273), married Henry III, Duke of Brabant
  • Robert II, Duke of Burgundy (1248–1306)