Archambaud VIII of Bourbon, nicknamed the Great (1189–1242), was a ruler (sire) of Bourbonnais in the modern region of Auvergne, France. His parents were Guy II of Dampierre and Mathilde of Bourbon.^[1]

Archambaud’s first wife was Alix de Forez.^[2] They married in 1205. Before she was repudiated, Alix bore:

• Margaret^[1]
• Archambaud IX of Bourbon^[a][4]

Archambaud later married Beatrice de Montluçon,^[5] who bore him;

• William (Seigneur of Beçay)^[4]
• Marie, wife of John I of Dreux^[6]
• Beatrice, wife of Beraud VI of Mercœur^[4]

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