Guy II of Ponthieu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guy II of Ponthieu |
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| Spouse(s) | Ida |
| Noble family | House of Bellême |
| Father | William III of Ponthieu |
| Mother | Helie of Burgundy |
| Born | c. 1120 |
| Died | 25 December 1147 Ephesus |
Guy II of Ponthieu (c. 1120–25 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:
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