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Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol

1254 – 1317

French noble

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Lived 1254 – 1317 (aged 62–63). Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol was a French aristocrat.

Guy IV of Châtillon, Count of Saint Pol (– 6 April 1317) was a French nobleman. He was the son of Guy III, Count of Saint-Pol and Matilda of Brabant.

In 1292, he married Marie of Brittany, daughter of John II, Duke of Brittany and Beatrice of England. They had: John, Count of Saint-Pol (d. 1344), married Joanna, daughter of John I of Fiennes Jacques of Châtillon (d.s.p. 1365), Lord of Ancre Mahaut of Châtillon (1293–1358), married in 1308 Charles of Valois Beatrix of Châtillon, married in 1315 John of Dampierre, Lord of Crèvecœur Isabeau of Châtillon (d. 19 May 1360), married in May 1311 Guillaume I de Coucy, Lord of Coucy Marie of Châtillon, married Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke Eleanor of Châtillon, married John III Malet, Lord of Graville Jeanne of Châtillon, married Miles de Noyers, Lord of Maisy

He held the office of Grand Butler of France.

He was placed in joint command (with Robert VI of Auvergne) of one of the two reserve "battles" of the French troops at the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, where the French army was led by his elder half-brother Robert II, Count of Artois. He was able to escape when the French were routed by the Flemings, but his brother Jacques, elder half-brother Robert, and many of his relatives were killed.

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Important facts

Born
1254
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Grand Butler of France
Also known as
Guy III de Châtillon, Comte de St.Pol

Family & relationships

Spouse
Marie of Brittany, Countess of Saint-Pol
Parent
Guy III, Count of Saint-Pol
Parent
Matilda of Brabant

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol?

French noble

When was Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol born?

Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol was born in 1254.

When did Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol die?

Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol died on 6 April 1317.

What was Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol's occupation?

Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol?

Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol

· Wikidata: Q348322

· DBpedia: Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol

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