About Guy II of Ponthieu
Guy II of Ponthieu was a French aristocrat.
Guy II of Ponthieu (–25 December 1147) was the son of William III of Ponthieu and Helie of Burgundy.
Life He succeeded his father as Count of Ponthieu before 1129; this was during William's lifetime. Around 1137, he founded the Cistercian Valloires Abbey.
He joined the Second Crusade under King Louis VII of France, and died of a disease on 25 December 1147 in Ephesus.
He was succeeded by his son John I of Ponthieu.
Marriage and issue His wife was called Ida; he had three children with her: John I (d. 1191), Count of Ponthieu Guy, (d. between 1208 and 1218), Lord of Noyelles Agnes, abbess in Montreuil
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Who was Guy II of Ponthieu?
Count of Pontheieu
When did Guy II of Ponthieu die?
Guy II of Ponthieu died in Ephesus.
What was Guy II of Ponthieu's occupation?
Guy II of Ponthieu was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Guy II of Ponthieu?
Guy II of Ponthieu was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Guy II of Ponthieu
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