Guy II of Ponthieu
Bornc. 1120
Died(1147-12-25)25 December 1147
Ephesus
Noble familyHouse of Bellême
Spouse(s)Ida
FatherWilliam III of Ponthieu
MotherHelie of Burgundy

Guy II of Ponthieu (c. 1120–25 December 1147) was the son of William III of Ponthieu and Helie of Burgundy.[1]

Life

He succeeded his father as Count of Ponthieu before 1129; this was during William's lifetime.[2] Around 1137, he founded the Cistercian Valloires Abbey.[3]

He joined the Second Crusade under King Louis VII of France,[3] and died of a disease on 25 December 1147 in Ephesus.[3]

He was succeeded by his son John I of Ponthieu.[4]

Marriage and issue

His wife was called Ida;[3] he had three children with her:

Footnotes

  1. ^ Lewis 2017, p. 74.
  2. ^ Hollister 2001, p. 311.
  3. ^ a b c d e Thompson 1994, p. 178.
  4. ^ Holt 1985, p. 61.
  5. ^ a b Tanner 2004, p. 295.

References


Guy II of Ponthieu House of BellêmeBorn: c. 1120 Died: 1147 French nobility Preceded byWilliam III Count of Ponthieu before 1129–1147 Succeeded byJohn I
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