Gerard of Guelders
About Gerard of Guelders
Lived 1149 – 1181 (aged 31–32).
Gerard of Guelders ( - 1181) was count consort of Boulogne.
Gerard was the first-born son of the count of Guelders Henry I and Agnes of Arnstein. He was also the older brother of Otto I.
In 1181, Gerard married Ida, Countess of Boulogne, first-born daughter of Matthew of Alsace and Marie I, Countess of Boulogne. Gerard died the same year. Ida then returned to her county, taking everything her deceased husband had gifted her, using force when necessary.
Gerard of Guelders has no known descendants.
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Who was Gerard of Guelders?
(c.1149-1181)
When was Gerard of Guelders born?
Gerard of Guelders was born in 1149.
When did Gerard of Guelders die?
Gerard of Guelders died in 1181.
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