The development of the county of Champagne followed a curious course, only emerging in its final form in the mid-12th century, far later than most other counties in medieval France. The county lay along the eastern border between the kingdom of France and the imperial territories, to the east of Paris. It corresponded approximately to the current French départements of (from north to south) Ardennes, Marne, Aube and Yonne. Ecclesiastically, the county was split between the archbishoprics of Reims and Sens.

During the 5th to 7th centuries, the territory of the future county of Champagne straddled the kingdoms of Austrasia and Burgundy, and must have been subject to conflicting pressures at least until about [633/34]. At the end of the 5th century, the kings of Burgundy expanded their area of influence westwards to include the southern part of the territory[1]. On the death of the Merovingian king Chilperic in 511, Champagne formed part of the lands inherited by his oldest son king Theoderic, whose territories later evolved into the kingdom of Austrasia and who established his base at Reims. At the partition of Frankish territories in 561 after the death of King Chlothachar I, his son King Sigebert I received most of the territory previously held by King Theoderic and retained Reims as his capital. However, the southern part of the future county reverted to Burgundian influence and was incorporated into the land which passed to Sigebert's brother Guntchramn[2]. When King Dagobert I appointed his son Sigebert as king of Austrasia in [633/34], the whole of Champagne appears to have been included in his territorial allocation[3]. There is insufficient data available in the primary sources consulted to enable us to be precise about political boundaries during the Merovingian period. However, this early fluidity of borders in the Champagne area may have impeded the development of territorial identity and may help explain the delayed evolution of Champagne as a county, compared particularly with the counties of Blois (see the document CENTRAL FRANCE, NOBILITY) and Vermandois (NORTHERN FRANCE, NOBILITY) with whose existence it was so inextricably linked, as explained below.

A greater and more long-lasting impact on Champagne resulted from the Carolingian partition under the treaty of Verdun in 843. This left the future county firmly on the French side of the divide which marked the eastern boundary between the west Frankish kingdom and the kingdom of Lotharingia. The border was consolidated into the permanent boundary between the French kingdom and the Holy Roman Empire, which meant that Champagne evolved differently from its eastern neighbours the duchies of Bar and Lorraine which remained under imperial suzerainty. This demarcation was to have a marked influence on the eastward expansion of the kingdom of France well into the 17th century.

The earliest reference so far identified in the primary sources to Champagne as an entity is the appointment of Drogo, son of Pepin "le Gros" maior domus of Austrasia and Neustria, as dux of Champagne in [688/90][4]. Thereafter the absence of Champagne from 8th to 10th century sources is striking. It is suggested that this was due partly to the temporal control over large parts of the territory which was exercised by the archbishops of Reims, In addition, the neighbouring county of Vermandois spread its influence into the Champagne area during the late 9th and 10th centuries. Regino refers, in the late 9th century, to "Folcone episcopo, Heriberto et Pippino comitibus in Remorum civitate", presumably referring to Héribert [I] (later Comte de Vermandois) and his brother Pépin, which shows that they and the bishop constituted the dominant influence in Reims, the heart of the future county of Champagne. Several decades later, Héribert [II] Comte de Vermandois, son of Héribert [I], was powerful enough in Champagne to engineer the appointment of his infant son to the temporal administration of the archbishopric of Reims, triggering a dispute which persisted for more than 20 years. Lastly, Héribert "le Vieux", son of comte Héribert [II], is recorded as Comte d'Omois and Comte de Meaux in the mid-10th century, territories which lay to the south-east of Reims, at some distance from the family's original centre of operations in Vermandois and well within the territory of what later developed into the county of Champagne.

A similar pattern emerged in the county of Troyes, to the south of Champagne, which was held in turn by Burgundian and Vermandois families. The county is first recorded in the second half of the 9th century in the family of Harduin, a count in Burgundy. After the death of Harduin's grandson Robert in 886, the succession to Troyes is unclear until the mid-10th century when it was held by Giselbert Duke of Burgundy. After Giselbert died in 956, Troyes passed to his son-in-law Robert de Vermandois, son of Count Héribert [II], which effectively completed a pincer movement by the Vermandois family over the territory of the future county of Champagne. On the death in [1019/21] of Count Robert's grandson, Etienne Comte de Troyes, the county of Troyes appears to have passed to Eudes II Comte de Blois, although the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. At any rate, Etienne, son of Comte Eudes II, is recorded as succeeding his father in the counties of Meaux and Troyes in 1037[5]. Etienne's son, Count Eudes III, was expelled from Troyes in 1071, when the county passed to his cousin Eudes, son of Thibaut III Comte de Blois.

References to Champagne as a county re-emerge in primary sources in the late 11th century, when the family of the comtes de Blois acquired control over the counties of Champagne and Troyes. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to "Hugonem Campanie comitem" (brother of Eudes de Blois) as one of the sons of "comiti Campanie Theobaldo"[6], referring to Count Thibaut III, although it is not clear that the latter claimed to be count of Champagne during his lifetime. Count Hugues's possession of Champagne is confirmed by the charter dated 1110 under which "Hugo comes Campanie, Theobaldi comitis filius" founded the abbey of Notre-Dame de Cheminon[7]. On the retirement of Count Hugues in 1125 to become a Knight Templar, the county passed to his nephew Thibaut IV "le Grand" Comte de Blois et de Troyes.

The evolution of the title Count Palatine/comte palatin ("comes palatinus"), borne by the counts of Champagne, follows a similarly unusual path. The title was first granted by Lothaire King of France to Héribert "le Vieux" Comte de Meaux et de Troyes, probably in the 960s and maybe as an honorary appointment because Héribert had married the king's paternal grandmother. The title is next recorded with Eudes II Comte de Blois. The precise route of transmission is not known, but it is assumed that it had become permanently associated with the county of Troyes which, as mentioned above, passed to Comte Eudes on the death of Etienne, who was the great-nephew of Héribert "le Vieux". The title subsequently passed to Thibaut IV Comte de Blois, as shown by the record of his 1152 death in the necrology of Chartres cathedral in which he is named "Teobaldus comes palatinus"[8].

The final consolidation of the titles Comte de Troyes, Comte de Champagne and Count Palatine was achieved by Count Henri "le Libéral" who succeeded his father Count Thibaut IV in 1152. Count Henri is the first member of the family of the comtes de Blois to be referred to consistently in primary sources as comte de Champagne.

The comtes de Champagne made up for their delayed start in consolidating their county by two judicious marriages at the end of the 12th century. By marrying the heiress of the kingdom of Jerusalem in 1192, Henri II Comte de Champagne succeeded as king of Jerusalem, leaving his French county to his younger brother who in 1199 married the Navarrese princess who ultimately became heiress of the kingdom of Navarre. While Henri's reign in Jerusalem was short-lived, the kingdom of Navarre passed to the comtes de Champagne after the death in 1234 of Sancho VII King of Navarre, and remained in the family until the marriage in 1284 of Jeanne Queen of Navarre and the future Philippe IV "le Bel" King of France.

Because of the late development of a centralised county in the Champagne area, other nobles families emerged within the territory with the title count. By the time of the accession of Henri "le Libéral" Comte de Champagne in 1152, these "lesser" counts had fallen under the suzerainty of the comtes de Champagne, providing one of the few examples in medieval France where counts were vassals of other counts. Several of these comital families played prominent roles in medieval Europe, contracting high-profile marriages with nobility and royalty from outside their home base in Champagne. In this respect, Champagne represents an atypical example in the development of local nobility in French counties. The explanation for this is not obvious, although one possible explanation is the county's strategic location on the boundary of imperial jurisdiction which may have encouraged the rise to prominence of a greater share of noble families than was the case, for instance, in counties which were located well within the French heartland in central and western France. The fact that, from 1234, the comtes de Champagne were also kings of Navarre may also have enabled the local nobility to leverage their positions upwards on the European political scene.

The families of ten of these "lesser" counts are set out in this document:

Bar-sur-Aube. Recorded as a county from the early 11th century, Bar-sur-Aube passed by inheritance to the comtes de Valois in the mid-11th century, and subsequently to the comtes de Vermandois.
Bar-sur-Seine. Held during the mid-11th century by the Burgundian comtes de Tonnerre, this county passed to the family of the comtes de Brienne in the early 12th century, and to the du Puiset family half a century later, before becoming extinct in the male line in 1219.
Brienne. First recorded as a county from the mid-10th century, Brienne survived within the same family well into the 13th century.
Joigny. This county was situated south of the county of Sens, on the borders with the duchy of Burgundy.
Laon. North of Reims, the county existed separately in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Rethel. This county is first recorded from the 10th century.
Reynel. This county is first referred to in the 11th century. However, the family lost its comital status in the mid-12th century, surviving as Seigneurs de Reynel, an unusual example of demotion in the ranks of nobility which deserves further study.
Sens. This was recorded as a county from the mid-9th century, but survived only until the early 11th century when it was incorporated into the domaine royale.
Tours. Recorded as a county from the mid-9th century, Tours was inherited by the family of the counts of Blois.
Troyes. The evolution of the county of Troyes is discussed above.

In addition, lesser nobility in the county of Champagne are represented in this document, including the Sires de Broyes, the Seigneurs de Chacenay, the Seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne (who acquired the county of Saint-Pol in northern France by marrying the heiress in 1196), the Seigneurs de Conflans, the Seigneurs de Coucy, the Seigneur de Dampierre-sur-l'Aube (who inherited Bourbon and the county of Flanders in the early 13th century), the Seigneurs de Hierges, the Seigneurs de Joinville (later appointed to the hereditary office of seneschal of the county of Champagne), the Seigneurs de Ligny (of the family of the counts of Luxembourg) who later became comtes de Ligny, whose castle was originally situated in the county of Bar, under imperial jurisdiction, but was transferred to the kingdom of France in the 13th century, the Seigneurs de Ramerupt (who succeeded as Comtes de Roucy in northern France in the late 11th century), and the Sires de Villehardouin.

Champagne produced many noble adventurers who found fortune in the crusader kingdoms in the Levant. Baudouin de Rethel played an active role in the First Crusade, was rewarded for his service with the county of Edessa to the east of Cilician Armenia, and succeeded as king of Jerusalem in 1118. The comtes de Brienne provided one king of Jerusalem (Jean de Brienne, who subsequently also became emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople), an unsuccessful claimant to the throne of Sicily, and a duke of Athens in the early 14th century. The Seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne provided a prince of Antioch. The Seigneurs de Hierges also established themselves in the kingdom of Jerusalem soon after the First Crusade, but the family's career was cut short when Manassès de Hierges, ex-Constable of the kingdom of Jerusalem, was ignominiously required to return to the west as the price for obtaining his release from Turkish captivity in 1154. The Sires de Villehardouin provided the famous chronicler, and also became princes of Achaia in mainland Greece in the early 13th century.

The marriage in 1284 of Jeanne Queen of Navarre and the future Philippe IV "le Bel" King of France marked the point at which the county of Champagne was effectively transferred into the domaine royale of the Capetian kings.

Chapter 1. COMTES de CHAMPAGNE 1152-1197

HENRI I 1152-1181, HENRI II 1181-1197

HENRI de Blois, son of THIBAUT IV Comte de Blois & his wife Mathilde von Sponheim [Carinthia] (1126-Troyes 17 Mar 1181, bur Troyes, Saint-Etienne). "Teobaudus Blesensis comes" made a donation to Montiérender by charter dated 1139 with the consent of "Matildis comitissa uxor mee et Henricus filius meus"[9]. He left France with King Louis VII in Jun 1147 on the Second Crusade[10]. He succeeded his father in 1152 as HENRI I "le Libéral" Comte de Champagne et de Brie. During his rule, Champagne became a centre of commerce. He was one of the most respected counsellors of the king of France. "Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1154[11]. He left France on crusade once more in 1179, with Philippe Count of Flanders. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1181 of "comes Henricus Trecensis" after returning from overseas[12]. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1182 of "Henricus comes Trecensis" and the succession of "Henricus filius eius natus ex filia Ludovici regis Francorum"[13]. The necrology of the abbey of Mores records the death "XVI Kal Apr" of "comes Henricus Trecensis"[14]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "XVI Kal Apr" of "Henricus comes Campanie"[15]. The necrology of Saint-Loup, Troyes records the death "17 Mar 1180" (presumably O.S.) of "Henricus comes Trecenses"[16]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "17 Mar" of "comes Henricus Campanie"[17]. The Livre d'Anniversaires of Chartres cathedral records the death "XVI Kal Apr" of "Henrici comitis Trecensi"[18].

m (1164) MARIE de France, daughter of LOUIS VII King of France & his first wife Eléonore d’Aquitaine (1145-3 or 11 Mar 1198, bur Cathedral of Meaux, Seine-et-Marne). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mariam comitissam Trecensum et Aelidem comitissam Blesensem" as the two daughters of "regi Francie Ludovico" and his wife "Alienor Guilielmi filia comits Pictavorum et Aquitanie ducis"[19]. Her parentage is confirmed by Matthew Paris, who specifies that Marie was the older sister and married the older brother "Henricus filius magni comitis Theodbaldi Flandrensis", although he does not state her name[20]. She was regent of Champagne during the absence of her husband on Crusade 1179-1181, during the minority of her son Henri II 1181-1187, during the latter's absence on Crusade 1190-1197, and during the minority of her grandson Thibaut III 1197-1198. She was the author of “le Lai du Chèvrefeuille”, and made her court a literary centre. Philippe d'Alsace Count of Flanders sought to marry her in 1184. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1198 of "comitissa Maria Campaniensis"[21]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "V Non Mar" of "Maria Trecensis comitissa"[22]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "4 Mar" of "Maria Trecensis comitissa, regis Francorum filia"[23].

Comte Henri & his wife had four children:

1. HENRI (29 Jul 1166-Acre 10 Sep 1197). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Henricus et Theobaldus" as sons of "comes Henricus Trecensis" & his wife[24]. William of Tyre (Continuator) names him and specifies that he was nephew of Philippe II King of France[25]. He succeeded his father in 1181 as HENRI II Comte de Champagne et de Brie. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1182 of "Henricus comes Trecensis" and the succession of "Henricus filius eius natus ex filia Ludovici regis Francorum"[26]. He ruled under the regency of his mother during his minority 1181-1186. He left on the Third Crusade and was in command of the siege operations at Acre in 1190[27]. After the murder of Corrado di Monferrato, Comte Henri hurried to Tyre, where he was acclaimed as the suitable candidate to marry Corrado's widow the heiress of the kingdom of Jerusalem, and within two days his betrothal was announced[28]. He succeeded in 1192 as HENRI King of Jerusalem, by right of his wife, but was never crowned king[29]. Together with Richard I King of England, he signed a five year peace treaty with Saladin 2 Sep 1192, under which the coastal towns as far south as Jaffa were ceded to the Christians who were also given the right to visit the holy places in Jerusalem[30]. He appointed Jean of Ibelin as Constable of Jerusalem in 1194, considering that Amaury de Lusignan had forfeited the post after being arrested for supporting the Pisan revolt in Tyre[31]. Following the succession of Amaury de Lusignan as Lord of Cyprus in 1194, the two parties planned an alliance, sealed by the betrothal of Amaury's three young sons to Comte Henri's three young daughters[32]. Comte Henri died after accidentally falling through a window in his palace at Acre[33]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "VIII Id Sep" of "Henricus comes Campanie"[34]. Betrothed (1179) to ISABELLE de Hainaut, daughter of BAUDOUIN V Comte de Hainaut [later BAUDOUIN VIII Count of Flanders] & his wife Marguerite de Flandres [later Marguerite I Ctss of Flanders] (Valenciennes 23 Apr 1170-Paris 15 Mar 1190, bur Notre Dame, Paris). The Chronicon Hanoniense records the betrothal in 1179 of "Elizabeth filia comitis Hanoniensis" and "Henrico filio comitis Trecensis"[35]. Betrothed (1181, contract broken [1187]) to YOLANDE de Flandre, daughter of BAUDOUIN VIII Count of Flanders [BAUDOUIN V Comte de Hainaut] & his wife Marguerite Ctss of Flanders ([1175]-Constantinople 24 or 26 Aug 1219). The Chronicon Hanoniense records the marriage in 1181 of "Yolandem Balduini comitis Hanoniensis filiam" and "Henricus primus comitis Campanensis filius"[36], but this was presumably only a betrothal as such a marriage is unrecorded elsewhere. According to Gade[37], Henri II Comte de Champagne was still betrothed to a daughter of Baudouin V Comte de Hainaut when his betrothal to Ermesinde de Namur was arranged. Presumably this was Yolande. Betrothed (1187, broken 1190) to ERMENSENDE de Namur, daughter of HENRI "l'Aveugle" Comte de Luxembourg & his second wife Agnes van Geldern (Jul 1186-17 Feb 1247). This betrothal was arranged by Henri Comte de Namur et de Luxembourg in order to guarantee a suitably strong protector for his infant daughter in light of his dispute with Baudouin V Comte de Hainaut regarding the eventual succession to his counties, but the arrangement was discontinued after the 1190 imperial decision in favour of Comte Baudouin[38]. m (5 May 1192) as her third husband, ISABELLE of Jerusalem, widow firstly of HONFROY [IV] of Toron, and secondly of CORRADO Marchese di Monferrato, daughter of AMAURY I King of Jerusalem & his second wife Maria Komnene (1172-[May 1206]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Isabella" as wife of "comes Campaniensis Henricus…comes et princeps…in Acra"[39]. She married fourthly (Apr/Oct 1198) Amaury King of Cyprus and Jerusalem, and was crowned [Jan] 1198 at Acre as ISABELLE Queen of Jerusalem with her fourth husband. Comte Henri II & his wife had three children:

- KINGS of JERUSALEM.

2. MARIE de Champagne ([1174]-Jerusalem 9 Aug 1204). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names the two daughters of "comitissa Maria Campaniensis" as "Colatiam uxorem comitis Guilelmi Matisconensis et Mariam uxorem comitis Balduini Flandrensis"[40]. The Chronicon Hanoniense records the betrothal in 1179 of "filia comitis Henrici Maria" and "filium [comitis Flandrie] Theobaldum", the latter presumably being an error for "Balduinum"[41]. William of Tyre (Continuator) specifies that the sister of Henri II Comte de Champagne was married to comte Baudouin, later emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople[42]. The Flandria Generosa names "Maria sorore Theobaldi Campaniæ comitis" as wife of Count Baudouin[43]. She visited Palestine in 1204 en route to join her husband in Constantinople, received homage from Bohémond IV Prince of Antioch at Acre[44], but died soon after at Jerusalem. According to Sturdza, she assumed that she was rejoining her husband in Palestine not knowing of the crusade's diversion to Constantinople and his election as emperor[45]. The Flandria Generosa specifies that she died at "Acharon"[46]. m (Betrothed 1179, 6 Jan 1186) BAUDOUIN de Flandre, son of BAUDOUIN V Comte de Hainaut [BAUDOUIN VIII Count of Flanders] & his wife Marguerite Ctss of Flanders (Jul 1171-in prison in Bulgaria 11 Jun 1205). He succeeded his mother in 1194 as BAUDOUIN IX Count of Flanders, and his father in 1195 as BAUDOUIN VI Comte de Hainaut. He was crowned as BAUDOUIN I Emperor of Constantinople 16 May 1204.

3. SCHOLASTIQUE de Champagne (-1219). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names the two daughters of "comitissa Maria Campaniensis" as "Colatiam uxorem comitis Guilelmi Matisconensis et Mariam uxorem comitis Balduini Flandrensis"[47]. “Scolastica Viennensis et Matisconensis” donated property to “abbatia Miratorii” where she chose to be buried, with the consent of “mariti mei Guillelmi et filiorum meorum Girardi et Henrici”, by charter dated 23 Dec 1208[48]. m as his second wife, GUILLAUME IV Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne, son of GERAUD I Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Maurette de Salins (-1224).

4. THIBAUT de Champagne (13 May 1179-24/25 May 1201, bur Troyes Saint-Etienne). William of Tyre (Continuator) names him and specifies that he was brother of Henri II Comte de Champagne[49]. He succeeded his brother in 1197 as THIBAUT III Comte de Champagne et de Brie.

- see below.

THIBAUT III 1197-1201

THIBAUT de Champagne, son of HENRI I "le Libéral" Comte de Champagne & his wife Marie de France (13 May 1179-24/25 May 1201, bur Troyes Saint-Etienne). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Henricus et Theobaldus" as sons of "comes Henricus Trecensis" & his wife[50]. He succeeded his brother in 1197 as THIBAUT III Comte de Champagne et de Brie. Villehardouin records that "Thibaut Comte de Champagne et de Brie" was "a young man of only twenty-two" in 1199 when he vowed to take the cross at a tournament at his castle of Ecri on the Aisne in Nov 1199, inspired by the preaching of Foulques de Neuilly, and that he was accepted as leader of the movement for the Fourth Crusade[51]. The Continuator of William of Tyre records that he died suddenly before preparations for departure were complete[52]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death "1201…in Campania circa Pentecostem" of "comes Theobaldus anno etatis eius 25" and his burial next to his father in "Trecis in ecclesia sancti Stephani"[53]. The obituary of Boulancourt records the death 25 May of Thibaut III Comte de Champagne[54]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "IX Kal Jun" of "Theobaldus comes Campanie"[55]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "25 Mai" of "Theobaldus comes, iuvenis, filius comitis Henrici huius ecclesie fundatoris"[56]. The necrology of Chartres cathedral records the death "VIII Kal Jun" of "Theobaldus comes Campanie palatinus"[57].

m (1 Jul 1199) Infanta doña BLANCA de Navarra, daughter of don SANCHO VI "el Sabio" King of Navarre & his wife Infanta doña Sancha de Castilla (-12/14 Mar 1229). The Nobiliario of Pedro Conde de Barcelos names "D. Berenguela Reina d´Ingalterra, D. Blanca, D. Constança que murio en Arouca" as the daughters of "Sancho Rey de Navarra"[58]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Blancham sororis regis Navarreorum" as wife of "Theobaldus frater [comitis Campaniensis Henrici]"[59]. She was regent of Champagne 1201-1222 during the minority of her son. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death "1229 pridie Id Mar" of "comitissa Blancha Campaniensis"[60]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "12 Mar" of "Blancha comitissa Trecensis palatina"[61].

Comte Thibaut III & his wife had two children:

1. daughter (1200-). Villehardouin records that the wife of Comte Thibaut "had borne him a little daughter and was about to bear a son" when her husband died[62].

2. THIBAUT de Champagne (Pamplona 3 May 1201-Pamplona 8 Jul 1253, bur Pamplona). Villehardouin records that the wife of Comte Thibaut "had borne him a little daughter and was about to bear a son" when her husband died[63]. He succeeded his father in 1201 as THIBAUT IV Comte de Champagne et de Brie. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Campaniensis Theobaldus" joined his [maternal] uncle in Navarre in 1225[64]. He succeeded his maternal uncle in 1234 as TEOBALDO I "le Grand" King of Navarre.

- see below.

Comte Thibaut III had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

3. GUILLAUME (-29 Dec ----). The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "IV Kal Jan" of "Guillelmus frater illustris regis Navarrie thesaurarius hujus ecclesie"[65]., the same necrology recording the death of "Theobaldus illustris rex Navarre et comes Campanie" which must refer to King Teobaldo I, Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne. If this entry relates to Guillaume illegitimate son of King Teobaldo I, who was Bishop of Pamplona, it would presumably have referred to his bishopric not just the junior post of thesaurarius.

THIBAUT IV 1234-1253, THIBAUT V 1253-1270, HENRI III 1270-1274, JEANNE 1274-1305

THIBAUT de Champagne, son of THIBAUT III Comte de Champagne & his wife Infanta doña Blanca de Navarra (Pamplona 3 May 1201-Pamplona 8 Jul 1253, bur Pamplona). Villehardouin records that the wife of Comte Thibaut "had borne him a little daughter and was about to bear a son" when her husband died[66]. He succeeded his father in 1201 as THIBAUT IV Comte de Champagne et de Brie. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Campaniensis Theobaldus" joined his [maternal] uncle in Navarre in 1225[67]. He succeeded his maternal uncle in 1234 as TEOBALDO I "le Grand" King of Navarre. He answered the call of Pope Gregory IX for a Crusade in 1239, and led a French contingent which landed at Acre 1 Sep 1239. William of Tyre (Continuator) names "Tiebaut li rois de Navarre qui estoit cuens de Champaigne" among those who took part in the crusade from France which landed at Acre in 1239[68]. He marched south to attack the Egyptian outposts of Ascalon and Gaza, where they were defeated. He returned to Europe in Sep 1240[69]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "Kal Mai" of "Theobaldus illustris rex Navarre et comes Campanie"[70]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "11 Jul" of "Theobaldus rex Navarre, Campanie et Brie comes palatinus"[71]. The "Corónicas" Navarras record the death "Id Iul…apud Pampilonam" in 1253 of "Teobaldus…rex Navarre et comes palatinus Campanie atque Brie" and his burial in Pamplona[72].

[73]Betrothed (1219) MARGARET of Scotland, daughter of WILLIAM I "the Lion" King of Scotland & his wife Ermengarde de Beaumont (1193-1259, bur Church of the Black Friars, London).

m firstly (mid-May 1220, repudiated 1222) as her second husband, GERTRUD von Dagsburg, widow of THIBAUT I Duke of Lorraine, daughter of ALBERT II Graf von Dagsburg & his wife Gertrud von Baden ([May 1205/mid-1206]-before 19 Mar 1225). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the second marriage in 1220 of "Gertrudem comitissam de Daburc [relictam Theobaldi iuvenis dux Lotharingie]" and "iuvenis comes Theobaldus Campaniensis" and their separation two years later on grounds of consanguinity[74]. Richer records that "ducem Lotoringie Theobaldum" was married to "filiam comitis de Daxporc", that he inherited the county through her, that after her first husband died she married "comes…Campanie adhuc adolescens" who in his turn inherited the county, that she was repudiated for sterility by her second husband and married thirdly "comiti de Lignigne", and that after the couple's death soon afterwards there were no heirs to her county which (including "castra…Hernestem et Turquestem, et…opida…Albam et Saleborc") was annexed by "Metensis episcopus Iohannes" but that "frater…dicti comitis defuncti" captured "castrum Daxporc"[75]. She married thirdly (1224 before Sep) Simon von Leiningen.

m secondly (1222) AGNES de Beaujeu, daughter of GUICHARD [IV] “le Grand” Sire de Beaujeu & his wife Sibylle de Hainaut [Flanders] (-11 Jul 1231, bur Clairvaux). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the second marriage of "Theobaldus comes Campaniensis" and "Agnetem sororem Humberti filiam Wichardi de Belloioco"[76]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death "1231 V Id Jul" of "Agnes comitissa Campanie" and her burial "in Clarevalle in capella comitis Flandrie matris sue avunculi"[77].

[78]Betrothed (1231) to YOLANDE de Bretagne, daughter of PIERRE Duke of Brittany & his first wife Alix de Thouars (in Brittany end 1218-château de Bouteville 10 Oct 1272, bur Villeneuve-les-Nantes, église abbatiale de Notre Dame).

m thirdly (contract Mar 1232, 22 Sep 1232) MARGUERITE de Bourbon, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD [VIII] "le Grand" Sire de Bourbon [Dampierre] & his first wife Guigone de Forez (-Provins, Brie 12 Apr 1256, bur Clairval). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the marriage of "comes Campaniensis Theobaldus" and "Margaretam filiam Erchenbaldi de Borbona"[79]. The contract of marriage between “Theobaldus Campanie et Brie comes palatinus” and “Archambaldus dominus Borbonii…Margarita filia” is dated Mar 1232[80]. She was regent of Champagne and Navarre 1253-1256 during the minority of her son. “Marguerite…royne de Navarre, de Champaigne et de Brye conteste palatine” settled a dispute between “les nobles barons Jehan conte de Bourgoigne et signour de Salins…et Thiebaut conte de Barz” by charter dated 3 Nov 1254[81]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "29 Mar" of "Margarita regina Navarre"[82]. The necrology of the Chapelle Saint-Blaise, Provins records the death on 29 Mar of "Margarita regina"[83]. The "Corónicas" Navarras record the death "II Id Apr…apud Privignum" in 1256 of "Margarita…regina Navarre, commitissa Canpanie atque Brie" and her burial in "apud Claram vallem"[84].

Comte Thibaut IV & his second wife had one child:

1. BLANCHE de Champagne (before 19 Jan 1225-Château de Hédé, Ille-et-Vilaine 11 Aug 1283, bur Hennebont, Morbihan, Abbaye cistercienne de Notre Dame de la Joie). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Agnes comitissa Campanie" left an only daughter but does not name her[85]. “O Meranie dux, comes Burgundie palatinus et…Beatrix uxor eius” agreed with “Theobaldum Campanie et Brye comitem palatinum” the marriage of “Othonem filium nostrum” and “Blancham filiam ipsius Theobaldi comiti Campanie” by charter dated 19 Jan 1225[86]. She was Infanta doña BLANCA de Navarra from her father's accession to the throne of Navarre in 1234. The marriage contract between “P. dux Britannie comes Richerimontis…Johanni de Britannia filio nostro” and “Theobaldus…rex Navarre, Campanie et Brie comes palatinus…filiam suam domiscellam Blancham” is dated 16 Jan 1236[87]. She founded the Abbaye de la Joie near Hennebont [1270], where she was later buried. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "IV Id Sep" of "Blancha comitissa Britannie"[88]. Betrothed (19 Jan 1225) to OTTO de Bourgogne, son of OTTO I Duke of Merano, Comte Palatin de Bourgogne [Andechs] & his first wife Beatrix de Bourgogne-Comté (-Burg Niesten 19 Jun 1248, bur Langheim). He succeeded his father in 1234 as Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, Duke of Merano. m (contract Château-Thierry, Aisne 16 Jan 1236) JEAN de Bretagne, son of PIERRE I "Mauclerc" Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond & his first wife Alix de Thouars Dss of Brittany (1217-Château de l'Isle, Férel, Morbihan 8 Oct 1286, bur Prières, église abbatiale de Notre Dame). On his marriage, his father-in-law declared Jean his heir in Navarre, even if he subsequently had a male heir. After his majority, he swore allegiance to Louis IX King of France at Paris 16 Nov 1237 as JEAN I "le Roux" Duke of Brittany. He renounced his rights to Navarre in favour of his brother-in-law Teobaldo II King of Navarre, by agreement in 1254.

King Teobaldo I & his third wife had six children:

2. ELEONORE de Champagne ([1233]-young). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

3. THIBAUT de Champagne, Infante don TEOBALDO de Navarra (1239-Trapani, Sicily 4 Dec 1270, bur Provins, église des Cordeliers). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the birth in 1239 of "regi Navarre filius" but does not name him[89]. He succeeded his father in 1253 as THIBAUT V Comte de Champagne et de Brie, TEOBALDO II "el Joven" King of Navarre. He died on returning from the crusade in Tunis. The necrology of the Chapelle Saint-Blaise, Provins records the death on 4 Dec of "Theobaldus rex Navarre fundator noster"[90]. The "Corónicas" Navarras record the death "Non Dec…apud Trapanam" in 1270 of "Theobaldus secundus…rex Navarre et comes palatinus Campanie adque Brie" and his burial "apud Privignum"[91]. m (Melun, Seine-et-Marne 6 Apr 1258) ISABELLE de France, daughter of LOUIS IX King of France & his wife Marguerite de Provence (2 or 18 Mar 1242-Hyères near Marseille 27 Apr 1271, bur Provins, église des Cordeliers). She died on returning from the crusade in Tunis. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "22 Apr" of "Ysabellis quondam regine Navarre…regis Francorum filia"[92]. The "Corónicas" Navarras record the death "XV Kal Mai…apud Yeras" in 1271 of "Helisabet…regina Navarre et comitissa Campanie atque Brie" and her burial "in monasterio…Barra"[93]. Mistress (1): doña MARQUESA Gil de Rada, daughter of ---. King Teobaldo II had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

a) doña MARQUESA de Navarra (-after 1303). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 1276) as his second wife, don PEDRO Fernández Barón de Hijar, illegitimate son of don JAIME I “el Conquistador” King of Aragon & his mistress doña Berenguela Fernández ([1245/49]-[1297]).

4. MARGUERITE de Champagne, Infanta doña MARGARETA de Navarra ([1240]-3 Oct 1307, bur église des Précheresses, Nancy). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She renounced her rights over the county of Champagne shortly after her marriage, renewing the declaration 20 Mar 1273[94]. She founded the convent of the Clarissans at Neufchâteau in 1297. m (contract 6 Jun 1249, 10 Jul 1255) FERRY III Duke of Lorraine, son of MATHIEU II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Catherine van Limburg (early 1240-31 Dec 1302, bur Beaupré Abbey).

5. PIERRE de Champagne, Infante don PEDRO de Navarra (-22 May 1265). Señor de Muruzábal. The necrology of the Chapelle Saint-Blaise, Provins records the death on 22 May of "Petrus filius regis Navarre"[95].

6. BEATRICE de Champagne, Infanta doña BEATRIZ de Navarra ([1242]-Château de Villaines-en-Duesmois, Côtes d'Or 1295 after Jul). A charter dated Nov 1258 confirms the marriage between “Hue duc de Bourgoigne” and “Thiebaut…foy de Navarre, de Champaigne et de Brie cuens palatins…demoiselle Biatrix nostre serour”[96]. Dame de l'Isle-sous-Montréal. She renounced any claim to the succession of her brother 2 Sep 1273. After her husband died, she retired to the château de l'Isle-sur-Serein. She quarrelled with her stepson Robert Duke of Burgundy, and asked for protection from Philippe II "Auguste" King of France. m (contract Nov 1258) as his second wife, HUGUES IV Duke of Burgundy, son of EUDES III Duke of Burgundy & his second wife Alix Dame de Vergy (9 Mar 1213-château de VillaInés-en-Duesmois, Côtes d'Or 27 or 30 Oct 1272, bur Abbaye de Cîteaux).

7. HENRI de Champagne, Infante don ENRIQUE de Navarra (-Pamplona 22 Jul 1274, bur Pamplona). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. He succeeded his brother in 1270 as HENRI III Comte de Champagne et de Brie, ENRIQUE I King of Navarre. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "23 Jul" of "Henricus rex Navarre"[97]. m (Melun, Seine-et-Marne 1269) as her first husband, BLANCHE d'Artois, daughter of ROBERT I Comte d’Artois [Capet] & his wife Mathilde [Mahaut] de Brabant (1248-Paris 2 May 1302). Regent of Navarre, during the minority of her daughter Juana Queen of Navarre, whose marriage with the future Philippe IV King of France she agreed at Orléans May 1275. She married secondly (27 Jul/29 Oct 1276) Edmund “Crouchback” of England Earl of Lancaster, who was also Regent of Champagne and Navarre 1275-1283. The Chronicle of Thomas Wykes records the marriage in 1275 of “dominus Edmundus frater domini regis Anglorum” and “dominam reginam Naveriæ”[98]. Mistress (1): doña --- Lacarra, daughter of ---. King Enrique I & his wife had two children:

a) THIBAUT de Champagne, Infante don TEOBALDO de Navarra (-1273). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

b) JEANNE de Champagne, Infanta doña JUANA de Navarra (Bar-sur-Seine 14 Jan 1273-Château de Vincennes 31 Mar or 2 Apr 1305, bur Paris église des Cordeliers). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She succeeded her father in 1274 as JEANNE Ctss de Champagne et de Brie, JUANA Queen of Navarre, Ctss de Bigorre. After her marriage, she continued to govern Champagne personally, her husband governing Navarre. m (Paris, Notre Dame 16 Aug 1284) PHILIPPE de France, son of Philippe III King of France & his first wife Infanta doña Isabel de Aragón (Fontainebleau 8 Apr/Jun 1268-Fontainebleau 29 Nov 1314, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). He succeeded 1284 by right of his wife as FELIPE I King of Navarre, Comte de Champagne. He succeeded his father 1285 as PHILIPPE IV "le Bel" King of France. Crowned Notre-Dame de Reims 6 Jan 1286.

King Enrique I had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

c) don JUAN Enríquez de Lacarra (-1323). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

- ENRÍQUEZ de LACARRA.

King Teobaldo I had four illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

8. doña MARGARITA [Inés] de Navarra . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 15 Jul 1243) as his second wife, don ÁLVARO Pérez de Azagra Señor de Albarracín, son of don PEDRO Fernández de Azagra & his wife --- .

9. don GUILLERMO de Navarra ([1225 or after]-30 Dec before 1267). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Campaniensis Theobaldus" had "filium nomine Guillelmum bastardum", dating the event to "quo tempore rex"[99]. As the same passage records the arrival of Thibaut in Navarre to join his uncle in 1225, it is assumed that "quo tempore rex" is intended to mean "during the time his uncle was king" rather than "while he [Thibaut] was king". The marriage dates of the illegitimate daughters of Thibaut indicate that they must have been born before his accession, which also suggests that this interpretation of the phrase in the Chronicle is correct. The Chronicle also adds in the same passage that "episcopus Pampelone" was "frater uterinus eiusdem bastardi", giving a clue to the identity of the mother of don Guillermo. A priest.

10. doña ELIDA de Navarra (-[1242]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Maybe m (contract Mar 1238[100]) as his first wife, don ÁLVARO Pérez de Azagra Señor de Albarracín, son of don PEDRO Fernández de Azagra & his wife ---.

11. doña BERENGUELA de Navarra . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Prioress of San Pedro de Ribas.

The precise relationship between the following person and Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne has not yet been ascertained:

1. --- (-killed Orléans 1236). Matthew Paris records "nepos comitis Campaniæ scilicet regis Navariæ" among those who were killed at Orléans in 1236 during disturbances[101].

Chapter 2. COMTES de BAR-sur-AUBE

The county of Bar-sur-Aube lay east of the county of Troyes, having evolved from the pagus Barrensis within the ecclesiastical diocesis of Langres. It covered the same territory as the ecclesiastical doyenné of Bar-sur-Aube[102]. A charter dated 22 Sep 829 in the cartulary of Montiérender refers to "res…in pago Barrense" and is dated "Barrense castro sive ad Morimunt"[103]. No record has been found of any comtes de Bar-sur-Aube before the early 11th century, although the castle referred to in the 829 document was presumably governed by a series of comtes or vicomtes about whom no information has survived. The first records of comtes de Bar-sur-Aube are dated to the early 11th century, but the county passed by marriage to the comtes de Valois in the mid-11th century. After the death of Raoul [III] Comte de Valois, who had married the heiress of Bar-sur-Aube, the county passed to Thibaut III Comte de Blois. As discussed further in the document CENTRAL FRANCE NOBILITY, there is some doubt whether Comte Thibaut III was the son-in-law of Comte Raoul [III]. In the absence of a family relationship, his justification for acquiring Bar-sur-Aube is unclear. One of his first acts was to confirm the donations to the abbey of Saint-Claude made by the earlier comtes de Bar-sur-Aube: "Teubaldus comes", at the request of "domni Symonis comitis", confirmed donations of property "in terra Barrensi" made by "comes Notcherius et Rodulphus et Symon comes" by charter dated 1076[104]. Unfortunately the document makes no mention of the relationship between the parties.

The county of Bar-sur-Aube remained in the possession of the family of the comtes de Blois and comtes de Champagne throughout the medieval period, although Pope Pascal II confirmed the possession of numerous castles to the bishop of Langres, including “...castrum Barrum super Albam...”, by bull dated [1105][105]. In the mid-19th century, Henri d´Arbois de Jubainville studied the history of Bar-sur-Aube during the period of governance by the comtes de Champagne and, in his introduction, also summarises the county´s previous history[106]. Details concerning the family of the first known comtes de Bar-sur-Aube are included in the Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, which is based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude[107].

1. ACHARD de la Ferté-sur-Aube . The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "Achardi" as the ancestor of the comtes de Bar-sur-Aube who are set out below, stating that he was "genere Normannum" and that he founded "Firmitatis ad Albam" {La Ferté-sur-Aube}[108]. m [ACHARDIA], daughter of ---. The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois names "Achardia" as the wife of "Achardi"[109]. The name is improbable, as the feminine version of her husband´s name. Achard & his wife had two children:

a) NOCHER [I] (-after 1011). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, records that "Rodulpho (Simonis genitori)" married three wives, firstly "Adela, Nocheri Barrensis ad Albam comitis filia, Notheri comitis Suessionum neptis, Achardi proneptis" who had previously married "Rainaldum de Sinemuro, Rainardum comitem de Jooniaco, Rotgerium de Wangionis ripa"[110]. Comte de Bar-sur-Aube. "Fulchone Suessionis episcopo ac comite Notcherio fratribus" supported a donation by "Vualterius Eduorum…episcopus" of property to the abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 1011, subscribed by " Fulco episcopus Sessionis civitatis, Beraldi nepotis eius, Notcherii comitis, Notcherii filii eius, Adelise comitisse"[111]. m ([992]) [as her second husband,] ADELISA, [widow of GUY Comte de Soissons,] daughter of [GILBERT/GISELBERT Comte & his wife ---]. "…Notcherii comitis, Notcherii filii eius, Adelise comitisse" subscribed the charter dated 1011 under which "Fulchone Suessionis episcopo ac comite Notcherio fratribus" supported a donation by "Vualterius Eduorum…episcopus" of property to the abbey of Flavigny[112]. The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, records that "Nocherius seu Nocherus, Achardi filius" married in 992 "Alaidem comitissam Suessionensem, filiam comitis Gilberti, viduam Guidonis Viromanduensis, et matrem Rainaudi comitis Suessionensem"[113]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[114], she was Adelisa Ctss de Soissons, daughter of Guy Comte de Soissons & his wife ---. It is uncertain which version is correct, but as noted below under Renaud Comte de Soissons there are indications that the Acta Sanctorum version provides a more credible explanation of events. Nocher [I] & his wife had [three] children:

i) NOCHER [II] (-[1019/40]). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "alius Nocherius, Wido…clericus, frater eius" as the two sons of "Nocherius comes Suessionem"[115]. Comte de Bar-sur-Aube.

- see below.

ii) GUY . The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "alius Nocherius, Wido…clericus, frater eius" as the two sons of "Nocherius comes Suessionem"[116].

iii) [RENAUD [I] (-1057). Comte de Soissons. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[117], Renaud was the possible son of Nocher Comte de Bar-sur-Aube & his wife Adelisa Ctss de Soissons. This is consistent with the same source stating that Nocher´s wife was the daughter, not the widow, of Guy Comte de Soissons, but the primary source (if any) on which the information is based has not been identified. On the other hand, the Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, records that "Nocherius seu Nocherus, Achardi filius" married in 992 "Alaidem comitissam Suessionensem, filiam comitis Gilberti, viduam Guidonis Viromanduensis, et matrem Rainaudi comitis Suessionensem"[118]. As Renaud named his son Guy, it appears more likely that the Acta Sanctorum version is correct.]

- COMTES de SOISSONS.]

b) FOULQUES (-1015 or after). "Fulchone Suessionis episcopo ac comite Notcherio fratribus" supported a donation by "Vualterius Eduorum…episcopus" of property to the abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 1011[119]. Bishop of Reims 993/1000. Bishop of Soissons 995/1015.

c) [son/daughter . One parent of Béraud and his supposed sister may either have been Nocher [I] Comte de Bar-sur-Seine or his otherwise unrecorded brother or sister, assuming that the word "nepotis" is used in its strict sense of nephew in the charter which is quoted below.] m ---. [Two] children:

i) BERAUD (-1052). "Fulco episcopus Sessionis civitatis, Beraldi nepotis eius…" subscribed a charter dated 1011 under which "Vualterius Eduorum…episcopus" donated property to the abbey of Flavigny[120]. Archdeacon at Langres before 1015. Provost at Langres 1018. Bishop of Soissons 1019.]

ii) [daughter . "Humbertus archidiaconus…avunculus meus Beraldus archidiaconus" donated property to Cluny by charter dated to [15 Feb 1023][121] which, if avunculus is used in its strict sense, indicates that the mother of archdeacon Humbert was the sister of archdeacon Béraud. m HENRI Seigneur de Vergy, [illegitimate son of HENRI Duke of Burgundy & his mistress ---] (-before 1023).]

NOCHER [II], son of NOCHER [I] Comte de Bar-sur-Aube & his wife Adelisa --- (-[1019/40]). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "alius Nocherius, Wido…clericus, frater eius" as the two sons of "Nocherius comes Suessionem"[122]. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1011 under which "Fulchone Suessionis episcopo ac comite Notcherio fratribus" supported a donation by "Vualterius Eduorum…episcopus" of property to the abbey of Flavigny, subscribed by "…Notcherii comitis, Notcherii filii eius, Adelise comitisse"[123]. Comte de Bar-sur-Aube.

m ---. The name of Nocher´s wife is not known.

Nocher [II] & his wife had two children:

1. AELIS ([1020/25]-11 Sep 1053). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, records that "Rodulpho (Simonis genitori)" married three wives, firstly "Adela, Nocheri Barrensis ad Albam comtis filia, Notheri comitis Suessionum neptis, Achardi proneptis" who had previously married "Rainaldum de Sinemuro, Rainardum comitem de Jooniaco, Rotgerium de Wangionis ripa"[124]. Considering the date of her first marriage, and that she had several children by her fourth husband, it is unlikely that Aelis was born before [1020/25]. Ctss de Bar-sur-Aube. Her marital history is recorded in the Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois: after the death of her first husband, "Rodulfus comes Calvimontis Vallis Cassini" [identified as her future fourth husband] visited "castellum Barri" who proposed marriage, the ceremony to take place after his return from a pilgrimage to Rome, but as the proposal displeased "primoribus terræ illius" they married her during Raoul´s absence to "Rainardo comiti de Jooniaco". After Raoul returned, he besieged "Jooniacum castellum" and abducted Aelis to "castello Firmitatis", wanting to assure himself that she was not pregnant before marrying her. While there, the inhabitants of Bar-sur-Aube married her again to "Rotgerio de Wangionis ripa", after which Raoul ravaged the countryside until they returned Aelis to him[125]. Her son "Symon comes Barrensium" donated property to the abbey of Molesme for the souls of "parentum suorum Radulfi…comitis et Walterii fratris suis et matris sue Adele" by undated charter[126]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Adala" wife of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" and mother of "Symonem et filiam…Adala", but does not give her origin[127]. "Symon comes Barrensium" donated property to the abbey of Molesme for the souls of "parentum suorum Radulfi…comitis et Walterii fratris suis et matris sue Adele" by undated charter, the entry stating that "Adelina comitissa" died "III Id Sep"[128]. m firstly (1040) RENAUD de Semur-en-Brionnais, son of GEOFFROY I Seigneur de Semur & his first wife --- de Brioude. m secondly ([1040/42], separated) RENARD Comte de Joigny, son of GEOFFROY de Joigny & his wife Alix de Sens. m thirdly ([1041/43], separated) as his second wife, ROGER [I] avoué de Vignory, son of GUY [I] de Vignory & his wife ---. m fourthly ([1041/45]) as his first wife, RAOUL [III] Comte de Valois, de Vexin, d'Amiens et de Vitry, son of RAOUL [II] Comte de Valois & his wife Adela de Breteuil (-Péronne 23 Feb or 8 Sep 1074, bur Montdidier, later transferred to Crépy-en-Valois, église collégiale Saint-Arnoul). The county of Bar-sur-Aube was transmitted to the issue of this fourth marriage.

2. ISABELLE . The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "comitissam…Adelhida et Isabel" as the two daughters of Nocher [II] Comte de Bar-sur-Aube, adding that Isabelle married "Galterius de Clamice" by whom she had "filium Rodulphum" who was strangled "apud Firmitatem jam juvenis"[129]. m GAUTHIER de Clamecy, son of ---. One child:

a) RAOUL de Clamecy (-murdered La Ferté-sur-Aube ----). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois, based on an undated manuscript of the abbey of Saint-Claude, names "comitissam…Adelhida et Isabel" as the two daughters of Nocher [II] Comte de Bar-sur-Aube, adding that Isabelle married "Galterius de Clamice" by whom she had "filium Rodulphum" who was strangled "apud Firmitatem jam juvenis"[130].

Chapter 3. COMTES de BAR-sur-SEINE

The county of Bar-sur-Seine was located south-east of Troyes, in the present-day French département of Aube. It lay within the pagus Latiscensis, within the diocese of Langres, co-terminous with the ecclesiastical doyenné of Bar-sur-Seine[131]. From [1046] at least, the county was held by the comtes de Tonnerre. Pope Pascal II confirmed the possession of numerous castles to the bishop of Langres, including “...castrum Barrum super Sequanam...”, by bull dated [1105][132]. It was later transmitted to the family of the comtes de Brienne by the marriage of Eustachie, sister of Hugues-Rainard Comte de Tonnerre et de Bar-sur-Seine, and Gauthier [I] Comte de Brienne. It was inherited by Hugues [IV] du Puiset Vicomte de Chartres as a result of his marriage to Petronille, daughter of Milon de Brienne Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. In 1220, the county was sold to the Comte de Champagne by the heirs of the Puiset family.

A. COMTES de BAR-sur-SEINE (TONNERRE)

1. RAOUL . The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon names "miles Rodulfus…de Barrensi castro…et filius ipsius Rainardus"[133]. m ---. The name of Raoul´s wife is not known. Raoul & his wife had one child:

a) RAINARD . The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon names "miles Rodulfus…de Barrensi castro…et filius ipsius Rainardus"[134]. same person as…? RAINARD (-after [997]). Comte [de Bar-sur-Seine]. "Milo comes…Raynardus comes…" witnessed the charter dated to [992] under which “Umbertus…et mee conjugis…Giberge” donated property "in villa…Curtis-Secreta…in comitatu Tornodorense" to Saint-Michel de Tonnerre[135]. Ernest Petit suggests this co-identity, pointing out that Coussegré was situated in the domaine of Chaource, which in part was a dependency of the county of Bar-sur-Seine[136]. There appears to be no other evidence of the existence of Rainard, son of Raoul, and Bouchard points out that the dating of the charter in question is uncertain[137]. She suggests that it is more likely that "Rainardus comes" was either Rainard Comte de Sens or Rainard Comte de Tonnerre, the son of Ermengardis. However, the latter suggestion appears incorrect as "Miles comes", who would have been the father of Rainard Comte de Tonnerre, is also named in the [992] charter. "…Raynardi comitis…Milonis comitis…" subscribed a charter dated to [997] which deals with the property at Coussegré[138]. m ---. The name of Rainard´s wife is not known. Rainard & his wife had [one possible child]:

i) [ERMENGARDE (-after 1018). Ernest Petit suggests that Ermengarde, wife of Milon [III] Comte de Tonnerre, was the daughter of Rainard and heiress of Bar-sur-Seine[139]. A family connection is indicated by the charter dated to [992/1005] under which “Milo comes Tornodorensis castri” donated property "in villa…Curtis-Secreta" to the monastery of Saint-Michel, with the consent of “coniugis mee Ermengarde et carissimorum filiorum meorum Achardi, Rainardi et Alberici”[140], the property being the same as the subject of the [992] charter witnessed by "…Raynardus comes…"[141]. m MILO [IV] Comte de Tonnerre, son of --- ([950/65]-1002 or after).]

1. HUGUES RAINARD de Tonnerre, son of MILO [V] Comte de Tonnerre & his wife Aceka --- (-2/3 Apr 1084). “Milo comes castri Tornodori” donated property to Saint-Michel de Tonnerre, by charter dated 29 Sep 1046, which specifies that after the death of “supradicti Milonis regnante filio eius Hugone…”, signed by “Hugonis qui et Raynardi…comitis…”[142]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Tonnerre et Comte de Bar-sur-Seine 1046. Archdeacon at Langres. Bishop of Langres 1065.

B. COMTES de BAR-sur-SEINE (BRIENNE)

MILON de Brienne, son of GAUTHIER [I] Comte de Brienne et de Bar-sur-Seine & his wife Eustachie Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine [Tonnerre] (-[1126]). His parentage is confirmed by his undated charter under which "Milo…comes Barris super Sequanam" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "Matildis uxor eius, Airardus comes frater eius"[143]. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. "Airardus comes Brinensis filius Walterii comitis" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "matre sua Eustachia comitissa et uxore sua [blank], necnon et Milone fratre suo comite de Barro" by charter dated to [1085/1111][144]. A note of a donation by "Hugo comes Trecorum" to "Monasterium Arremari" is included in a charter dated 1113, signed by "Milo comes Barri, Ayrardus frater eius comes Brenie"[145]. "Milo comes Barri" donated "castri…Juliaci" to Molesme abbey for a convent, later the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains, by charter dated [1115][146]. "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named in a charter dated to [1125 or before], subscribed by "Milonis comitis, Widonis filii eius"[147].

m (before 1103) MATHILDE de Noyers, daughter of MILON [II] Sire de Noyers & his wife ---. 1103/16. "Milo…comes Barris super Sequanam" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "Matildis uxor eius, Airardus comes frater eius" by undated charter[148]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

Comte Milon & his wife had two children:

1. GUY de Brienne (-13 Feb ----). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1125 or before] in which "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named, subscribed by "Milonis comitis, Widonis filii eius"[149]. 1145. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. The necrology of the abbey of Mores records the death "Pridie Id Feb" of "Guido comes Barrensis"[150]. m PETRONILLE-ELISABETH de Chacenay, daughter of ANSERIC [II] de Chacenay & his wife Humbeline [de Troyes] (-[28 Aug] ----). 1139/1165. The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Petronilla, Barri comitissa…pro anima viri sui Widonis et filiorum suorum Milonis et Willelmi"[151]. There is doubt about her name as the cartulary of Troyes Saint-Pierre records a charter dated [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[152]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Notre-Dame aux Nonnains records the death "28 Aug" of "Petronilla, monacha comitissa Barri"[153], although this entry could refer to her granddaughter. Comte Guy & his wife had six children:

a) MILON de Brienne (-1 Oct 1151). The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Guido comes Barri super Secanam, filiis suis Milone et Willielmo"[154]. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. The cartulary of Troyes Saint-Pierre records a charter dated [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[155]. m (before 1150) as her first husband, AGNES de Baudémont dame de Braine, daughter and heiress of GUY de Baudémont Seigneur de Braine & his wife Alix Dame de Braine (1130-24 Jul 1204, bur Braine, église abbatiale de Saint-Ived). The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Agnes, Barri comitissa…pro anima viri sui comitis Milonis"[156]. The cartulary of Troyes Saint-Pierre records a charter dated to [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[157]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Agnes Branæ domina" donated property to Saint-Yved de Braine, for the welfare of the souls of "suæ…Milonis mariti sui", by charter dated 1150[158]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Agnes nobilis de Barro super Sequanam" as second wife of "comitem de Brana Robertum domnum", specifying that she was "mater comitisse Petronille"[159]. She married secondly (1152) as his second wife, Robert de France Seigneur de Dreux. "R comes dominus Droc et Bran" donated property to Notre-Dame de la Trappe with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris eius [R patris meis]…comitisse matris mee…et Yolande comitisse uxore mee et liberorum meorum " by charter dated Jul 1212[160], although the document is incorrectly dated assuming that the death date of Agnes is correct as shown above. Comte Milon & his wife had [two] children:

i) PETRONILLE de Brienne (-[16 Mar or 28 Aug] ----). Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Agnes nobilis de Barro super Sequanam", second wife of "comitem de Brana Robertum domnum", as "mater comitisse Petronille"[161], read together with the charter dated [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[162]. She succeeded her father as Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine. "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri super Sequanam…Petronilla conjuge sua" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1168, in the presence of "comitis Henrici"[163]. The necrology of Notre-Dame aux Nonnains records the death "28 Aug" of "Petronilla, monacha comitissa Barri"[164], although this entry could refer to her grandmother. The necrology of Molesme records the death "IV Kal Sep" of "Petronilla comitissa Barri"[165]. The necrology of Saint-Yved de Braine records the death "XVII Kal Apr" of "Petronillæ comitissæ Barri, filiæ comitissæ Branæ"[166]. m HUGUES [IV] de Puiset Vicomte de Chartres, son of ERARD [IV] du Puiset Vicomte de Chartres & his wife Heloise de Roucy (-Ardech, England Nov 1189, bur Durham). "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri super Sequanam…Petronilla conjuge sua" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1168, in the presence of "comitis Henrici"[167].

ii) [MARIE (-18 Oct ----). The necrology of Saint-Yved de Braine records the death "XV Kal Nov" of "Mariæ filiæ comitissæ Branæ"[168]. No record has been found that Agnes de Baudément Dame de Braine had a daughter named Marie by her second husband Robert de Dreux. It is therefore possible that this entry refers to a second, otherwise unrecorded, daughter by her first marriage.

b) GUILLAUME de Brienne . 1139. The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Guido comes Barri super Secanam, filiis suis Milone et Willielmo"[169].

c) GUY de Brienne . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1139.

d) MANASSES de Brienne (-3/4 Apr 1193). His parentage is given by Alberic de Trois Fontaines[170]. "Manasses comes Barri super Sequanam…Theobaldo fratre meo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charters dated 1164 and [1165], the latter naming "patris mei comitis Milonis"[171]. He was elected Bishop of Langres in 1179. "Manasses…Lingonensis episcopus" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1180, witnessed by "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri"[172]. He went on the third crusade[173].

e) THIBAUT de Brienne (-1204 or after, bur Pontigny). "Manasses comes Barri super Sequanam…Theobaldo fratre meo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charters dated 1164 and [1165], the latter naming "patris mei comitis Milonis"[174]. He is named as brother of Manasses, in a document which also names his wife[175]. "Theobaldus de Barro" noted the donation to Basse-Fontaine of "domum de Coveignon…et vineam Ruffe" made by "Agnes…quondam domina Chacenaii, mater uxoris mee Margarete et Hu--- de Durnaio", with the consent of "uxor mea", by undated charter which must presumably be dated to after [1191][176]. Seigneur de Champlost. “Theobaudus de Barro dominus Chamloti” donated produce from his grange at Champlost to Pontigny, where he had chosen to be buried, with the support of “uxore mea Margarite et filiabus meis Petronilla et Agna”, by charter dated 1204[177]. m MARGUERITE, daughter of [JACQUES Seigneur de Chacenay & his wife Agnes de Brienne] (-after 1204). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the testament of her mother "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191] and made "coram…filiarum mearum M[argareta] domina Chanlotis et H. domina de Durnai", under which the testator bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis", and property "apud Taneileres" to "filie domini H[ugonis] Vendopere" by charter dated to [1191][178]. The fact that Marguerite inherited land of her presumed nephew Jacques de Chacenay suggests that she was born from her mother´s first marriage to Jacques Seigneur de Chacenay, but this supposition is not beyond all doubt. "Theobaldus de Barro" noted the donation to Basse-Fontaine of "domum de Coveignon…et vineam Ruffe" made by "Agnes…quondam domina Chacenaii, mater uxoris mee Margarete et Hu--- de Durnaio", with the consent of "uxor mea", by undated charter which must presumably be dated to after [1191][179]. She is named in the same document as her husband[180]. Thibaut & his wife had two children:

i) PETRONILLE de Brienne (-[Dec 1236/Jan 1237]). “Theobaudus de Barro dominus Chamloti” donated produce from his grange at Champlost to Pontigny, where he had chosen to be buried, with the support of “uxore mea Margarite et filiabus meis Petronilla et Agna”, by charter dated 1204[181]. Dame de Champlost. “Petronilla domina Chamloti” donated property to Dilo abbey, for the soul of “mariti mei quondam Guidonis de Cappis”, by charter dated Mar 1222 (O.S.)[182]. m GUY de Chappes, son of --- (-Jul 1221).

ii) AGNES de Brienne (-before 1240). “Theobaudus de Barro dominus Chamloti” donated produce from his grange at Champlost to Pontigny, where he had chosen to be buried, with the support of “uxore mea Margarite et filiabus meis Petronilla et Agna”, by charter dated 1204[183]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1192/1237. Dame de Bragelogne et de Beugnon. m PHILIPPE Sire de Plancy, son of --- (-before 1237).

f) ERMESINDE de Brienne (-1211 or after). Manassès Bishop of Langres confirmed that "sororem meam dominam Trianguli" ratified donations to Vauluisant made by "bone memorie Ansellus dominus Trianguli" by charter dated to [1185/92][184]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Isabellam relictam domini Anselli de Triangulo, sororis comitis de Barro super Sequanam et episcopi Manasse Lingonensis" as second wife of "comes Barri Theobaldus"[185]. "Ermancia domina de Traignel" judged a dispute by charter dated 1196[186]. "Ermansandis domina Trianguli" issued a charter dated 1200 relating to the wood of Coudroi[187]. m firstly as his second wife, ANSEAU [II] Sire de Traînel, son of ANSEAU [I] Seigneur de Traînel & his wife Hélisende --- (-[1188/89]). m secondly (1189, divorced [1195]) as his second wife, THIBAUT de Bar Seigneur de Briey, Steinay and Longwy, son of RENAUD II Comte de Bar & his wife Agnes de Blois ([1160]-12/13 Feb 1214, bur Saint-Mihiel). He succeeded his brother in 1190 as THIBAUT I Comte de Bar.

2. RENAUD de Brienne (-16 Dec 1150). Robert of Torigny's De Immutatione Ordinis Monachorum records the death in 1151 of "Reinaldus filius Milonis comitis de Bar super Sequanam" who had been installed as abbot of Molesme[188]. Abbot of Cîteaux 1133.

C. COMTES de BAR-sur-SEINE (PUISET)

HUGUES [IV] du Puiset, son of ERARD [IV] du Puiset Vicomte de Chartres & his wife Heloise de Roucy (-Ardech, England Nov 1189, bur Durham). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur du Puiset. Vicomte de Chartres. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine, de iure uxoris. "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri super Sequanam…Petronilla conjuge sua" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1168, in the presence of "comitis Henrici"[189].

m PETRONILLE Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine, daughter of MILON Comte de Bar-sur-Seine [Brienne] & his wife Agnes de Baudémont (-[16 Mar or 28 Aug] ----). Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Agnes nobilis de Barro super Sequanam", second wife of "comitem de Brana Robertum domnum", as "mater comitisse Petronille"[190], read together with the charter dated [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[191]. "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri super Sequanam…Petronilla conjuge sua" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1168, in the presence of "comitis Henrici"[192]. 1174. The necrology of Notre-Dame aux Nonnains records the death "28 Aug" of "Petronilla, monacha comitissa Barri"[193], although this entry could refer to her grandmother. The necrology of Saint-Yved de Braine records the death "XVII Kal Apr" of "Petronillæ comitissæ Barri, filiæ comitissæ Branæ"[194]. The necrology of Molesme records the death "IV Kal Sep" of "Petronilla comitissa Barri"[195].

Hugues [IV] & his wife had [four] children:

1. MILON du Puiset (-Damietta 17/18 Aug 1219). "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Apr 1174, naming "Petronilla uxor mea cum liberis meis Milone, Helvide et Margarita"[196]. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. Seigneur du Puiset, Vicomte de Chartres 1190. “Milo comes Barri super Sequanam” confirmed a purchase by the people of Bar, with the consent of “uxoris mee Helissendis”, by charter dated [29 Mar/17 Apr] 1199, witnessed by "Renaudus vicecomes Barri…"[197]. "Gaufridus vicecomes Castriduni" confirmed the donation by "Milo comes Bari super Secanam" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun for the soul of "avi sui Ebrardi" with the consent of "Helisendi uxore sua et Galtherio filio suo" by charter dated 12 Oct 1199[198]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1206[199]. "Millo comes Barri super Secanam et Elixanda uxor mea et Gaucherus filius meus" founded the Hospital of Bar-sur-Seine by charter dated 1210[200]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the departure on crusade in 1219 of "comes Milo de Barro super Sequanam cum filio suo Galthero et cum Iohanne de Arceis filiastro suo"[201]. The necrology of Hôtel-Dieu at Provins records the death "VII Kal Sep" of "Milo comes Barri super Seccanam et Gaucherus filius suus"[202]. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "XV Kal Sep" of "Milo comes Barri"[203]. The necrology of Molesme records the death "XV Kal Sep" of "Milo comes Barri"[204]. m (before 1198) as her second husband, HELISENDE de Joigny, widow of JEAN de Montréal Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube, daughter of RENARD [IV] Comte de Joigny & his wife Adela de Nevers (-28 Apr after 1226). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Her first marriage is indicated by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records the departure on crusade in 1219 of "comes Milo de Barro super Sequanam cum filio suo Galthero et cum Iohanne de Arceis filiastro suo"[205]. "Johannes de Arcies", leaving for Jerusalem, donated rights to the churches of Escharlis and Fontaine-Jean, with the consent of "Helissanz uxor mea", by charter dated 1189[206]. “Milo comes Barri super Sequanam” confirmed a purchase by the people of Bar, with the consent of “uxoris mee Helissendis”, by charter dated [29 Mar/17 Apr] 1199[207]. "Helisendi uxore sua et Galtherio filio suo" consented to the donation by "Milo comes Bari super Secanam" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun confirmed by charter dated 12 Oct 1199[208]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Her first marriage is indicated by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records the departure on crusade in 1219 of "comes Milo de Barro super Sequanam cum filio suo Galthero et cum Iohanne de Arceis filiastro suo"[209]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1210, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[210]. "Millo comes Barri super Secanam et Elixanda uxor mea et Gaucherus filius meus" founded the Hospital of Bar-sur-Seine by charter dated 1210[211]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam et Elissendis comitissa et Galaherius filius eorum" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Feb 1218, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[212]. “Helisendis comitissa Barri super Secanam” donated her rights in “domo monachorum de Vilael" to "abbatem…Majoris Monasterii", for the souls of "Milonis mariti mei, comitis Barri, et filiorum meorum Johannis et Gaucherii", by charter dated [30 Mar/18 Apr] 1226[213]. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "IV Kal Mar" of "Helisendis…comitissa Barri super Sequanam"[214]. Comte Milon & his wife had two children:

a) HUGUES du Puiset (-before 12 Oct 1199). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. He presumably died before 12 Oct 1199 the date of his father's donation which was confirmed by his brother Gaucher.

b) GAUCHER du Puiset (-killed in battle Damietta 30 Jul 1219). "Helisendi uxore sua et Galtherio filio suo" consented to the donation by "Milo comes Bari super Secanam" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun confirmed by charter dated 12 Oct 1199[215]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1210, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[216]. "Millo comes Barri super Secanam et Elixanda uxor mea et Gaucherus filius meus" founded the Hospital of Bar-sur-Seine by charter dated 1210[217]. The necrology of Hôtel-Dieu at Provins records the death "VII Kal Sep" of "Milo comes Barri super Seccanam et Gaucherus filius suus"[218]. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "III Kal Aug" of "Galcherus filius Milonis comitis Barri"[219]. The necrology of Molesme records the death "III Kal Aug" of "Gaucherius filius Milonis comitis Barri"[220]. m (before Feb 1219) as her first husband, ELISABETH de Courtenay, daughter of PIERRE [II] de Courtenay Marquis de Namur Emperor of Constantinople & his second wife Yolande de Flandre ([1199][221]-1269[222] or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the marriage of "quintam filiarum eius [Namucensis comitis Petri]" and "Galtherus de Barro super Sequanam comitis Milonis filius" and her second marriage to "Odo, Alexandri filius, frater ducis Burgundie Odonis"[223]. The primary source which names her has not yet been identified. She married secondly (1220) Eudes [I] Seigneur de Montagu [Burgundy-Capet].

2. HELVIS du Puiset (-1215 or after). "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Apr 1174, naming "Petronilla uxor mea cum liberis meis Milone, Helvide et Margarita"[224]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" noted the donation by "Elvis soror mea domina de Balenio" to Jully-les-Nonnains, affirmed by "filie predicte Helvis", by charter dated 1208[225]. Dame de Balnois. The primary source which records her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly ---. The identity of Helvis´s first husband is not known. m secondly GUY de Sennecey, son of ---. Helvis & her first husband had one child:

a) LAURE --- (-after 3 Apr 1223). She is referred to as daughter of Helvis in the charter dated 1208 under which "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" noted the donation by "Elvis soror mea domina de Balenio" to Jully-les-Nonnains, affirmed by "filie predicte Helvis"[226]. The primary source which confirms that she was the daughter of her mother's first marriage, and confirms her own marriage, has not yet been identified. “Pontius dominus Cuyselli et Laurentia uxor eius” agreed not to dispose of “omnibus quæ habebunt de escheeta comitis Barri super Sequanam" without the consent of "comitissæ Campaniæ" by charter dated Aug 1220[227]. She sold her part in the county of Bar-sur-Seine to the comte de Champagne in 1220[228]. “Pontius de Cuysello et Laurentia eius uxor” confirmed the sale of “escheetæ comitatus Barri super Sequanam" by "Pontio de Monte Sancto Johannis" to "Theobaldo comiti Campaniæ" by charter dated 3 Apr [1223/24][229]. m PONS [II] Seigneur de Cuiseaux et de Clairvaux, son of --- (-after 1230).

3. MARGUERITE du Puiset (-1210 or after). "Hugo de Puteolo comes Barri" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Apr 1174, naming "Petronilla uxor mea cum liberis meis Milone, Helvide et Margarita"[230]. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. 1210. Her children by her first marriage inherited the châtellenie du Puiset and the vicomté de Chartres. They sold her part of the county of Bar-sur-Seine to the Comte de Champagne in 1220[231]. m firstly (divorced) SIMON de Bricon Seigneur de Rochefort, son of --- (-Damietta 1219). The necrology of the leprosery of Grand Beaulieu, near Chartres records the death “Id Jul“ of "Symonis de Ruppe forti vicecomitis Carnotensis” and his donation of “x lib. par. apud Puisiacum”[232]. m secondly EUDES d'Apremont-sur-Saône, son of ---. 1210.

4. [AGNES (-before 1234). Agnes is shown as the possible daughter of Hugues [IV] du Puiset Comte de Bar-sur-Seine in Europäische Stammtafeln[233], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. m JACQUES de [Durnay/Chacenay], son of --- (-after 1234). He became a monk at Clairvaux[234].]

Chapter 4. COMTES de BASSIGNY, COMTES de BOLENOIS

The county of Bassigny was located south of Joinville and north of Chaumont, in the present-day French departement of Haute-Marne[235]. The county was broken up during the wars of Robert II King of France[236]. The pagus Buloniensis was one of the ten pagi which were situated within the diocese of Langres, north of the county of Bassigny. It was named after Bologne, now a small village in the canton of Vignory in the northern part of the bishopric[237].

A. COMTES de BASSIGNY

1. GOZELO (-[before 941]). Comte de Bassigny. m ---. Comte Gozelon & his wife had one child:

a) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m ROGER [II] Comte de Laon, son of ROGER [I] Comte de Laon & his wife Heilwig --- (-942).

1. HUGUES, son of ROGER [II] Comte de Laon & his wife --- de Bassigny (-25 Aug 961, bur Reims Saint-Rémi). Comte de Bassigny. The necrology of Reims Saint-Rémi records the death "VIII Kal Sep" of "Hugo filius Rogeri comitis"[238].

[Two] brothers, parents not known:

1. RICHARD (-[May 999/1005]). Comte de Bassigny, de Bologne, de Vigory et d'Andelot. “Milo comes pagi Tornodorensis…et Ingeltrudis uxoris suæ” restored the monastery of Saint-Michel, naming property "in pago Brionense in villa Jasant" half of which was donated immediately and the other half "post excessum Ingeltrudis uxoris suæ", by charter dated Jul 980, signed by "Richardi comitis, Milonis"[239]. "…Richardi comitis, Rodgerii episcopi…" subscribed the charter dated May 999 donated Paray to Cluny[240]. m LETGARDE, daughter of [MILO [II] Comte de Tonnerre & his wife Ingeltrude ---] (-after 1016). "Leotgarda comitissa…ac filii mei Rogerii" donated "terram…in villa…Jassant" to Saint-Michel by charter dated to [1005], signed by "Rogerius comes, Richardus, Rainardus comes, Alberic, Erembertus vicecomes, Milo…"[241]. Ernest Petit highlights that the same property was named in the charter dated Jul 980 in the name of Milo [II] Comte de Tonnerre and his wife Ingeltrude, and suggests therefore that Letgarde must have been their descendant[242]. Europäische Stammtafeln[243] shows Letgarde as the daughter of "Wido proavus Milonis comitis", the latter referring presumably to the 1046 charter of Comte Milo [V]. However, the chronology appears to favour her being the daughter of Milo [II]. The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon records a donation of "ecclesiam…in villa Islo-super-Mosam fluvium in comitatu Bassignacensi" by "matrona…Letgardis…soror Lamberti episcopi" [probably Bishop of Langres], undated but among other records of donations in the late 1020s[244]. Ernest Petit suggests that "soror" could be interpreted in this document as meaning sister-in-law as well as sister[245]. Richard & his wife had [two] children:

a) ROGER (-after 1022). "Leotgarda comitissa…ac filii mei Rogerii" donated "terram…in villa…Jassant" to Saint-Michel by charter dated to [1005], signed by "Rogerius comes, Richardus, Rainardus comes, Alberic, Erembertus vicecomes, Milo…"[246].

b) [RICHARD (-end 1030). "Leotgarda comitissa…ac filii mei Rogerii" donated "terram…in villa…Jassant" to Saint-Michel by charter dated to [1005], signed by "Rogerius comes, Richardus, Rainardus comes, Alberic, Erembertus vicecomes, Milo…"[247]. This document does not state specifically that Richard was another son of the donor but the position of his name in the list of subscribers suggests that this may be correct. Bishop of Langres 1030]

2. [LAMBERT (-23 Aug 1030). Bishop of Langres. The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon records a donation of "ecclesiam…in villa Islo-super-Mosam fluvium in comitatu Bassignacensi" by "matrona…Letgardis…soror Lamberti episcopi" [probably Bishop of Langres], undated but among other records of donations in the late 1020s[248]. Ernest Petit suggests that "soror" could be interpreted in this document as meaning sister-in-law as well as sister[249].]

B. COMTES de BOLENOIS, SEIGNEURS de SAXFONTAINE

Pope Pascal II confirmed the possession of numerous castles to the bishop of Langres, including “...castrum Saxonis Fontem...”, by bull dated [1105][250].

AIMON [II], son of [AIMON [I] [d'Auxois] & his wife ---] (-before [1034/46]). His suggested origin is based on the following. "Miles nobilis stemmatis linea progenitus…Vualo…cum sua iugali…Iudith" donated a serf to the abbey of Flavigny by undated charter[251]. It is noted in the compilation that Duchesne[252] adds a list of signatories, not in any of the surviving manuscripts, which includes "Vualonis, Iudith uxoris eius, Aymonis comitis fratris eius qui consensit, Hervei fratris eius alterius…". If this correctly refers to Aimon [II], later Comte de Bolenois, he was presumably older than his brother Gauthier because of his position in the list. He may even have been his father's oldest son, because of his title "comitis", but in this case it is curious that he is not named in any of his father's charters and in particular does not appear in his father's 1004 testament. Comte de Bolenois. Lambert Bishop of Langres granted the right of jouissance in the abbey of Sexfontaine to "Aimo…et uxori…Cunegundis cum duobus filiis…Heynricus…et Ottho" by charter dated 23 Jan 1019[253]. "Haymo [comes]" donated land near Saxfontaine castle to Saint-Bénigne de Dijon by charter dated 1030 before Sep subscribed[254]. Hugues Bishop of Langres returned the church of Saint-Pierre de Meure to the abbey of Sexfontaine at the request of "Haymonis comitis" by charter dated 1034 subscribed by "Aymonis, Conigundis et filiorum eius Girardi et Ottonis"[255].

m (before [1017]) CUNIGUNDE, daughter of ---. Lambert Bishop of Langres granted the right of jouissance in the abbey of Sexfontaine to "Aimo…et uxori…Cunegundis cum duobus filiis…Heynricus…et Ottho" by charter dated 23 Jan 1019[256]. Hugues Bishop of Langres returned the church of Saint-Pierre de Meure to the abbey of Sexfontaine at the request of "Haymonis comitis" by charter dated 1034 subscribed by "Aymonis, Conigundis et filiorum eius Girardi et Ottonis"[257].

Vicomte Aimon [II] & his wife had two children:

1. HENRI [Gérard] (-1034 or before). Lambert Bishop of Langres granted the right of jouissance in the abbey of Sexfontaine to "Aimo…et uxori…Cunegundis cum duobus filiis…Heynricus…et Ottho" by charter dated 23 Jan 1019[258]. Hugues Bishop of Langres returned the church of Saint-Pierre de Meure to the abbey of Sexfontaine at the request of "Haymonis comitis" by charter dated 1034 subscribed by "Aymonis, Conigundis et filiorum eius Girardi et Ottonis"[259]. It is likely that "Heynricus" and "Girardi" in these two documents refer to the same person. In both cases the name appears before that of "Ottonis", implying that Otto was the younger brother. However, if there had been three brothers Henri, Gérard and Otto, it is likely that Gérard would also have been named in the earlier charter dated 1019. It is clear that Henri (and also Gérard if he was a separate individual) died before his brother Otto, who is later recorded as his father's successor.

2. OTTO (-after [1034/46]). Lambert Bishop of Langres granted the right of jouissance in the abbey of Sexfontaine to "Aimo…et uxori…Cunegundis cum duobus filiis…Heynricus…et Ottho" by charter dated 23 Jan 1019[260]. Hugues Bishop of Langres returned the church of Saint-Pierre de Meure to the abbey of Sexfontaine at the request of "Haymonis comitis" by charter dated 1034 subscribed by "Aymonis, Conigundis et filiorum eius Girardi et Ottonis"[261]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Bolenois. "Comes Otto" donated property to Saint-Bénigne de Dijon in memory of "pater meus Aymo" by charter dated to [1034/46][262].

C. SEIGNEURS de CHOISEUL

Choiseul is today a small village in the canton of Clefmont, arrondissement of Chaumont, in the present-day French département of Haute-Marne.

1. RENAUD [III] de Choiseul (-before Jun 1239). m (Nov 1221) as her second husband, ALIX de Dreux, widow of GAUCHER Sire de Salins, daughter of ROBERT [II] Comte de Dreux & his second wife Yolande de Coucy ([1189]-1258). “G. comes Matisconensis et Viennæ” donated property to Salins Saint-Anatoile, for the soul of “Galcheri fratris sui domini Salinensis”, with the consent of “Alys quondam uxore dicti G”, by charter dated 1219[263]. Her parentage and second marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1221 under which “Renardus dominus Caseoli” granted dower to “Alaydi uxori meæ dominæ Salinensi”[264], read together with the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which refers to one of the seven daughters (mentioned third in the list) of "comiti de Brana Roberto" and his wife Yolande as the wife of "Raynaldus de Casseblo"[265]. “Henricus dominus Sombernonis” acted as guarantor for “Alidi dominæ Caseoli” relating to a debt owed by “domino Galchero de Salinis quondam marito suo” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, by charter dated Feb 1224[266]. “Domina Aalidis domina Caseoli, relicta domini Renardi quondam domini Caseoli” confirmed the donation of property made by “dominus Vuillelmus de Jevegney miles, filius quondam domini Liebaudi de Jevegney” to Charlier abbey, with the consent of “Joannes filius meus”, by charter dated Jun 1239[267]. “Alix domina de Treva” exchanged property with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “Joannes dominus de Chosuel miles et Robertus domicellus frater eius, filii Aalix predictæ”, by charter dated Apr 1256[268]. Renaud [III] & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN de Choiseul . Domina Aalidis domina Caseoli, relicta domini Renardi quondam domini Caseoli” confirmed the donation of property made by “dominus Vuillelmus de Jevegney miles, filius quondam domini Liebaudi de Jevegney” to Charlier abbey, with the consent of “Joannes filius meus”, by charter dated Jun 1239[269]. “Alix domina de Treva” exchanged property with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “Joannes dominus de Chosuel miles et Robertus domicellus frater eius, filii Aalix predictæ”, by charter dated Apr 1256[270].

b) ROBERT de Choiseul . “Alix domina de Treva” exchanged property with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “Joannes dominus de Chosuel miles et Robertus domicellus frater eius, filii Aalix predictæ”, by charter dated Apr 1256[271]. Seigneur de Traves. m ISABELLE de Rougemont, daughter of THIBAUT [III] Seigneur de Rougemont & his wife ---. Robert & his wife had one child:

i) RENARD de Choiseul . m (before Feb 1272) MARGUERITE de Brancion, daughter of HENRI Grossus Seigneur de Brancion & his wife Fauque de Poinrere. “Madame Fauque fille Monseignor Guillaume de la Poinrere...cey en arriers femme Monseignor Henri de Brancion” confirmed the sale of “Brancion...Usseles...Baumont...” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy by her husband, while making some provision for “la fille de la devant dite Dame Fauque et dou devant dit Henri...Marguerite”, by charter dated Feb 1261[272]. “Renardus de Choiseul domicellus filius domni Roberti de Choiseul domini de Trove et Margareta eius uxor domicella, filia quondam domini Henrici domini Branciduni” acknowledged that Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy had acquired “castrum de Aingnay” by charter dated Feb 1272[273].

c) MARGUERITE de Choiseul . m LIEBAUD de Bauffremont, son of PIERRE Seigneur de Bauffremont & his wife Agnes de Vergy.

D. SIRES de VIGNORY

Vignory is situated in the present-day arrondissement of Chaumont, in the French département of Haute-Marne, and in early medieval times lay within the county of Bolenois.

1. RAOUL "Barbeta" . Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[274]. m ---. The name of Raoul's wife is not known. Raoul & his wife had one child:

a) GUY [I] (-before 1040). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[275]. m ---. The name of Guy's wife is not known. Ernest Petit suggests that Guy [I] married a daughter or sister of Roger, son of Richard Comte de Bassigny (see Part A of this chapter) to explain the transmission of the name Roger into the Vignory family[276]. Guy [I] & his wife had two children:

i) ROGER [I] ). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[277]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records donations by "Rogerus de Vangionis Rivo, Guidonis filius, cum uxore sua Mathilde et filiis"[278]. "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory with the consent of "seniorum meorum Hugonis…Lingonicæ sedis episcopi atque comitis Raynaldi, Gerardi quoque archidiaconi fratris mei…et uxoris meæ Mathildis…ac filiorum nostrorum Widonis, Gerardi, Rotgeri" by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][279]. m firstly MATHILDE, daughter of ---. "…Uxoris meæ Mathildis…" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][280]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records donations by "Rogerus de Vangionis Rivo, Guidonis filius, cum uxore sua Mathilde et filiis"[281]. m secondly ([1041/43], separated) as her third husband, AELIS Ctss de Bar-sur-Aube, widow firstly of RENAUD de Semur-en-Brionnais and secondly of RENARD Comte de Joigny, daughter of NOCHER [III] Comte de Bar-sur-Aube & his wife --- (-1053). She married fourthly as his first wife, Raoul III Comte de Valois, du Vexin et d'Amiens. The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois records that "Rodulpho (Simonis genitori)" married three wives, firstly "Adela, Nocheri Barrensis ad Albam comtis filia, Notheri comitis Suessionum neptis, Archardi proneptis" who had previously married "Rainaldum de Sinemuro, Rainardum comitem de Jooniaco, Rotgerium de Wangionis ripa"[282]. Roger [I] & his first wife had four children:

(a) GUY [II] "le Rouge" (-1081 or after). "…Filiorum nostrorum Widonis, Gerardi, Rotgeri" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][283].

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(b) GERARD . "…Filiorum nostrorum Widonis, Gerardi, Rotgeri" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][284]. [1050/52]. [1100]. m ---. The name of Gérard's wife is not known. Gérard & his wife had one child:

(1) WARNER . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. [1100].

(c) ROGER . "…Filiorum nostrorum Widonis, Gerardi, Rotgeri" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32], the third son signing as "Rotgerii canonici" in the subscription[285]. Canon at Langres [1050/52].

(d) [WANDALGER [Bruno] . Abbot of Montier-en-Der [Montiérender] [1049]/[1081].

ii) GERARD (-before [1059]). "…Gerardi quoque archidiaconi fratris mei…" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][286]. Archdeacon.

GUY [II] "le Rouge" de Vignory, son of ROGER [I] Sire de Vignory & his first wife Mathilde --- (-1081 or after). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[287]. "…Filiorum nostrorum Widonis, Gerardi, Rotgeri" consented to the donation by "Rotgerius castri…Wangionum rivus indigena et advocatus" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by undated charter, dated in the compilation to [1030/32][288].

m HILDEGARDE, daughter of ---. "Dominorum castri [Wangionis]…Widonis et uxoris eius Hildegardis…" consented to the donation by "Oddo et Albertus fratres" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated to [1081/1112][289].

Guy [II] & his wife had six children:

1. GUY [III] (-before 1126). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[290]. Sire de Vignory. "Wido de Wangionisrivis sororius eius" witnessed the charter dated [1100] under which "Odo Burgundie dux" donated property to the abbey of Molesme[291]. m (after 1082) BEATRIX de Bourgogne, daughter of HENRI de Bourgogne [Capet] & his wife Sibylle de Bourgogne [Comté] (-before 1110). "Odo dux Burgundie" confirmed a donation by "frater meus domnus Hugo" to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "fratres mei Robertus archidiaconus, Henricus puer, Beatrix et Helia sorores mee" by charter dated to [1081/84][292]. "Odo dux Burgundie" donated the village of Marcenay to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "omnes eius fratres et sorores Robertus, Henricus, Beatrix, Helia" by charter dated to [1080/83][293]. "Beatrix soror Rotberti Lingonensis episcopi" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated [1085/1106][294]. "…Widone filio predicti Widonis et uxore eius Beatrice et filiis eorum Roberto et Widone" consented to the donation by "Oddo et Albertus fratres" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated to [1081/1112][295]. "Domina Beatrix uxor domini Widonis de Wannulriaco" donated property to Molesme by charter dated [1111/12] which names "fratris sui Roberti Linguonensis episcopi"[296]. Guy [III] & his wife had three children:

a) ROBERT (-before 1125). "…Widone filio predicti Widonis et uxore eius Beatrice et filiis eorum Roberto et Widone" consented to the donation by "Oddo et Albertus fratres" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated to [1081/1112][297].

b) GUY [IV] (-[1150]). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[298]. "…Widone filio predicti Widonis et uxore eius Beatrice et filiis eorum Roberto et Widone" consented to the donation by "Oddo et Albertus fratres" to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated to [1081/1112][299]. Sire de Vignory. m ALAIS, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1108/1147. Guy [IV] & his wife had [three] children:

i) GUY [V] (-1150). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[300]. m TIPHAINE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1147. Guy [V] & his wife had one child:

(a) BARTHELEMY (-Acre 1190). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[301]. Sire de Vignory.

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ii) BEATRIX (-after 1160). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly (1136) RICHARD Comte de Clefmont (-Palestine 1147). m secondly (1148) GUILLAUME de Tilchâtel . 1144/1152.

iii) [ROGER [II] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.]

c) ALDEARDE (-after 1137). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" as "Guidonis sororem de Vangionis rivo"[302]. "Roger seigneur de Joinville et Geoffroy son fils", with the consent of "Audiard femme de Roger", renounced rights over the abbey of Saint-Urbain by charter dated 1132[303]. "Roger de Joinville, sa femme et Geoffroy leur fils" witnessed a charter dated 1137 under which Geoffroy Bishop of Châlons confirmed the foundation of the commanderie du Temple, at Ruetz by "Haton de Hatoncourt"[304]. m (1110) ROGER de Joinville, son of GEOFFROY [II] Sire de Joinville & his wife Hodierne de Courtenay (-1137).

2. ALBERT . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

3. ANDRE . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

4. ARNOUL . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1081.

5. LAMBERT (-23 Aug 1130). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archdeacon. Bishop of Langres 1116.

6. ROGER (-[1125]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbot of Montier-en-Der 1097.

BARTHELEMY de Vignory, son of GUY [V] de Vignory & his wife Tiphaine --- (-Acre 1190). Ernest Petit quotes a short manuscript genealogy of the Vignory family, dated to the late 12th century, which lists "Domini de Vangionis Ripa: Rodulfus Barbeta, Normannus; Vuido; Rogerus…; Vuido Rubeus; Vuido; Vuido; Vuido; Bartolomeus"[305]. Sire de Vignory.

m (before 1158) ELVIDE de Brienne, daughter of [GAUTHIER [II] Comte de Brienne & his [first/second] wife Humbeline de Baudément]. "Walterus comes Brenensis" made donations to the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains with the consent of "Adelaidis uxor suæ et filiorum meorum Arardi et Andree et filiarum mearum Marie et Helvidis" by charter dated [1150][306]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1156.

Barthélemy & his wife had [six] children:

1. GUY [VI] (-Acre 1191). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

2. GAUTHIER [I] (-23 Nov [1228/29]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Vignory. "Galterus dominus Wangionis rivi" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Galterus filius meus" by charter dated 1200[307]. m (before 1200) ISABELLE de la Ferté-sur-Amance, daughter of GUY [I] de la Ferté-sur-Amance & his wife Alix ---. "Elisabeth uxor mea et Galterus filius meus" consented to the donation by "Galterus dominus Wangionis rivi" of property to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated 1200[308]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1202/1232. Gauthier [I] & his wife had five children:

a) GAUTHIER [II] (before 1200-before Dec 1262). "Elisabeth uxor mea et Galterus filius meus" consented to the donation by "Galterus dominus Wangionis rivi" of property to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated 1200[309]. Sire de Vignory. "Gautier seigneur de Vignory et Berthe son épouse" donated property at "Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises" to Clairvaux by charter dated [Apr 1231/10 Apr 1232][310]. "Gautier seigneur de Vignory" sold property to Clairvaux, with the agreement of "Berthe comtesse de Quiborch sa femme", by charter dated May 1235[311]. m firstly --- de Possesse, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (before Nov 1229) as her second husband, ALIX [Bertha] de Lorraine, widow of WERNER Graf von Kyburg, daughter of FERRY II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Agnes de Bar (-[Apr/29 Sep] 1242, bur Clairlieu). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aaliz relictam comitis Kyburgensis sororem ducis Lotharingie Mathei" when recording her second marriage to "Galtherus de Vangionis Rivo…filius Galtherius"[312]. Her brother Duke Mathieu I gave her the castle of Ormes in Nov 1229 in return for her renouncing her rights to the succession of their parents[313]. "Gautier seigneur de Vignory et Berthe son épouse" donated property at "Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises" to Clairvaux by charter dated [Apr 1231/10 Apr 1232][314]. "Galterus dominus Wangionis rivi" made donated property to the abbey of Saint-Etienne de Vignory for "Berte uxoris mee" by charter dated 1290[315]. m thirdly MARIE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1252. m fourthly (before Mar 1259) ISABELLE de Sancerre, daughter of LOUIS [I] Comte de Sancerre. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1262. Gauthier [II] & his [third] wife had one child:

i) JEANNE de Vignory (-1304 or after). “Estienes fil dou noble baron Jehan, conte de Bourgoigne et signour de Salins et…Johanne fame doudit Estienne, fille çay en arieres Gauthier signour de Vaignorriz” mortgaged their property by charter dated 6 May 1263[316]. Dame de Vignory. 1261/1304. Vignory was inherited by her daughter Jeanne whose heirs eventually transmitted Vignory to the Seigneurs de Dampierre-Saint-Dizier. m (before Mar 1262) ETIENNE [I] de Salins "le Sourd" Seigneur de Saint-Laurent-la-Roche et de Montenot, son of JEAN I "l'Antique/le Sage" Sire de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his second wife Isabelle de Courtenay (-1302). "Estiene de Chalon sires de Waingnorii" made a declaration to the monks of Saint-Etienne de Vignory by charter dated 1290[317].

b) GUY [II] (-1242 or after). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de la Ferté-sur-Amance. 1204/1247. m ALIX, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

- SEIGNEURS de la FERTE-sur-AMANCE[318].

c) GUILLAUME (-[1222]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Langres.

d) MARGUERITE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1204/1213.

e) GERARD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archdeacon at Langres 1237.

3. BEATRIX (-after 1228). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Apr 1214, in which "Valterius dominus de Vagnoiri" witnessed the settlement of disputes between Cluny and "Jocerannum Grossum", at the request of "Joceranni Grossi nepotis mei"[319]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. Dame d'Uxelles. "Beatrix Grossa domina de Osellis" confirmed the settlement agreed between "dominus Jocerannus filius noster" and Cluny by charter dated Jul 1224[320]. m firstly HENRI Grossus Seigneur de Brancion et d'Uxelles, son of (-1214). m secondly DALMAS de Semur Sire de Luzy, son of [DALMAS [II] Seigneur de Semur & his wife --- de Bourbon-Lancy] (-before 1226).

4. ALAIS (-after 1207). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m FOULQUES [II] Sire de Choiseul, son of ---. 1157/1192.

5. ELISABETH . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m --- de Saulx, son of ---.

6. [GILLETTE (-before 1212). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 1200) RENIER [II] Seigneur de Bourbonne, son of ---. 1177/1225.]

Chapter 5. COMTES de BRIENNE

The county of Brienne was situated north-west of the county of Bar-su r-Aube, centred on Brienne-le-Château which is located in the arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube in the present-day French département of Aube. Flodoard records, in the entry for 951, the construction of a fortress at Brienne by the brothers Gotbert and Engelbert, the descendants of the latter continuing to rule as comtes de Brienne until the mid-14th century, when the title passed to the family of the comtes d´Enghien. The comtes de Brienne provided one king of Jerusalem ( Jean de Brienne, who subsequently also became emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople), an unsuccessful claimant to the throne of Sicily, and a duke of Athens in the early 14th century.

Two brothers, parents not known:

1. GOTBERT [Gauzbert] (-after 951). Flodoard records in 951 that "Gotbertus…ac frater eius Angilbertus" had built "munitionem…Brenam" and were raiding the surrounding country and that Louis IV King of France besieged and destroyed the castle[321].

2. ENGELBERT [I] (-after [968]). Comte de Brienne (comes Brennensis). Flodoard records in 951 that "Gotbertus…ac frater eius Angilbertus" had built "munitionem…Brenam" and were raiding the surrounding country and that Louis IV King of France besieged and destroyed the castle[322]. "Adso, Rosniacensis territorii comes" donated property "in pago Pertense" to Montiérender by charter dated [968], subscribed by "Ingelberti comitis, Ysvardi comitis"[323]. m ---. The name of Engelbert's wife is not known. Engelbert [I] & his wife had [one possible child]:

a) [INGELTRUDE (-after 980). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[324], the wife of Milon [II] Comte de Tonnerre was the possible daughter of Engelbert [I] de Brienne, but the basis for this speculation has not been found. It is possible that it is based on the location of the property donated in the Jul 980 charter in which “Milo comes pagi Tornodorensis…et Ingeltrudis uxoris suæ” restored the monastery of Saint-Michel, naming property "in pago Brionense in villa Jasant" half of which was donated immediately and the other half "post excessum Ingeltrudis uxoris suæ", signed by "Richardi comitis, Milonis"[325]. The correctness of the speculation appears confirmed by an undated charter which records that "Milo quondam comes" donated property "in villa…Jassant" to Saint-Michel, and that the property was claimed after his death by "comes Ingelbertus" (presumably either Engelbert [II] or Engelbert [III] Comte de Brienne)[326]. m MILON [II] Comte de Tonnerre, son of MILON [I] Comte [de Tonnerre] & his wife Adalgaris --- (-after 980).]

ENGELBERT [II] [de Brienne], son of --- . His existence is confirmed by the charter dated to [1027] under which "Ingelbertus…comes" donated property to Montiérender naming "quondam Ingelbertus comes predecessor noster"[327]. The dating suggests that the earlier Engelbert must have been a different person from Engelbert [I] (see above). This source does not specify that Engelbert's predecessor was his father. Comte de Brienne. 1004/08.

m firstly WANDALMODIS, daughter of --- Comte & his wife Adela de Salins. A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa, ex Adala Windesmodis soror matris vestræ non german, ex Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione"[328].

m secondly as her second husband, ALIX de Sens, widow of GEOFFROY de Joigny, daughter of RENARD [I] Comte de Sens & his wife ---. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "comes de Brena super Albam Engelbertus" as "comitissam Ioviniaci viduam de primo marito"[329]. She died before her husband, as the same passage refers to her son-in-law inheriting Joigny after her death and subsequently building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

Comte Engelbert [II] & his first wife had two children:

1. ENGELBERT [III] de Brienne (-1035 or after). A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa, ex Adala Windesmodis soror matris vestræ non germana, ex Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione"[330]. Comte de Brienne. 1027/35.

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2. GUY de la Pione . A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa, ex Adala Windesmodis soror matris vestræ non germana, ex Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione"[331]. 1027/1031. "Ingelberti comitis, fratrisque eius Widonis" subscribed a charter dated [1035 or before] under which "Constantius…et uxor eius Hildegardis" donated property to Montiérender[332]. m ---. The name of Guy's wife is not known. Guy & his wife had two children:

a) LETAUD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. "Walterus comes Brenensis…mater mea Petronilla" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 6 Jun 1050, subscribed by "Letaldi comitis Cereaci"[333], although the relationship between the former and the latter is not specified in the document.

b) GAUTHIER de Ciresio . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/83. m ---. The name of Gauthier's wife is not known. Gauthier & his wife had two children:

i) GUY . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/83.

ii) THIBAUT . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/83. "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named in a charter dated [1125 or before], subscribed by "Milonis comitis, Widonis filii eius…Teboldo de Ciresio"[334].

Comte Engelbert [II] & his second wife had one child:

3. daughter . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the only daughter of "comes de Brena super Albam Engelbertus" & his [second] wife as wife of "Stephano…de Vallibus", specifying that her husband became "comes Ioviniaci" by right of his wife after the death of his mother-in-law and started building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law[335]. Dudon abbé de Montiérender recalls the marriage of "Engelbert de Brienne…une sœur vierge" and "Etienne de Joinville" in a charter dated before 15 May 1027[336]. m (before 1027) ETIENNE de Vaux Sire de Joinville, son of --- . 1005/27.

ENGELBERT [III] de Brienne, son of ENGELBERT [II] de Brienne & his first wife Wandelmodis --- (-1035 or after). A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa, ex Adala Windesmodis soror matris vestræ non german, ex Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione"[337]. "Ingelbertus…comes" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated [1027] "actum Breona castello" in which he names "quondam Ingelbertus comes predecessor noster", subscribed by "Adeledis comitisse, Wuarneri, Gocelmi, Guntardi, Bernard"[338], although "Adeledis comitisse" has not been identified. It is possible that she was an earlier wife of Comte Engelbert [III]. This source does not specify that Engelbert's predecessor was his father, but the primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Brienne. 1035.

m PETRONILLE, daughter of --- (-after 6 Jun 1050). "Comes Breonensium Gualterus cum matre sua Petronilla" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 28 Dec 1035[339], presumably following the death of their father/husband although this is not stated in the document. "Comite Waltero et matre eius Petronilla" are named as present in a charter dated [12 Jun 1050 or before] under which "Bosoni iuvenis" donated property to Montiérender, naming "pater eius Elbertus"[340]. "Walterus comes Brenensis…mater mea Petronilla" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 6 Jun 1050, subscribed by "Letaldi comitis Cereaci"[341].

Comte Engelbert [III] & his wife had one child:

1. GAUTHIER [I] de Brienne (-[1090]). A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione, ex Ingelberto Walterius comes de Brena"[342]. "Comes Breonensium Gualterus cum matre sua Petronilla" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 28 Dec 1035[343]. Comte de Brienne. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Galterus" as successor of "comes de Brena…Engilbertum" but does not specify the relationship between the two[344]. m EUSTACHIE de Tonnerre, daughter of MILO [V] Comte de Tonnerre et de Bar-sur-Seine & his wife Aceka ---. 1072/[1100/05]. Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine. "Rainardus…Lingonensis episcopus, Walteri Breonensis comitis heredis mei et uxoris sue sororis mee" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 1072, subscribed by "Eustatie comitisse, Walteri comitis Brinensis, Engelberti filii eius, Widonis comitis, Girardi militis, Widonis militis, Aldonis"[345]. Comte Gauthier [I] & his wife had five children:

a) ENGELBERT de Brienne (-after 1082). "Rainardus…Lingonensis episcopus, Walteri Breonensis comitis heredis mei et uxoris sue sororis mee" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated 1072, subscribed by "Eustatie comitisse, Walteri comitis Brinensis, Engelberti filii eius.."[346]. "Walterius comes Brinensis" donated property to the abbey of Molesme "annuente uxore mee et Engelberto filio meo et ceteris filiis meis et filiabus meis" by charter dated to [1076/89]/[1090][347]. A monk at Molesme 1076-82[348].

b) ERARD [I] de Brienne (-[1114/25], bur Montier-en-Der). A note of a donation by "Hugo comes Trecorum" to "Monasterium Arremari" is included in a charter dated 1113, signed by "Milo comes Barri, Ayrardus frater eius comes Brenie"[349]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Brienne. "Airardus comes Brinensis" confirmed donations of "pater meus Walterius comes" to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "mater mea et due sorores mee" by charter dated to [1085/95][350]. He took part in the First Crusade in 1097[351]. "Airardus comes Brinensis filius Walterii comitis" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "matre sua Eustachia comitissa et uxore sua [blank], necnon et Milone fratre suo comite de Barro" by charter dated to [1085/1111][352]. "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named in a charter dated [1125 or before], in which "Walterii nepotis sui filii Airardi defuncti comitis" is named, clarifying that Comte Erard was then deceased[353]. m ALIX de Montdidier, daughter of ANDRE de Montdidier Seigneur de Ramerupt & his first wife Adela --- (-1143 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" as "unam filiarum comitis Andree de Archeis et de Ramerut" but does not name her[354]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis specifies that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned first) of "Andreas comes de Rameruth" married "Aerardo comiti Briennensi"[355]. The primary source which names her has not yet been identified. She founded the abbey of Bassefontaine with her son Gauthier in 1143[356].

i) GAUTHIER [II] de Brienne (-before 1161). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Brenensem Galterum et sororem eius Felicitatem" as children of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" & his wife[357]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Brienne. Seigneur de Ramerupt.

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ii) GUY de Brienne (-after 22 Jan 1143). "Guidonis fratris comitis" subscribed the charter dated 22 Jan 1143 of "Walterus Brenensis comes"[358].

iii) FELICITE de Brienne (-after 21 Jun 1178). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Brenensem Galterum et sororem eius Felicitatem" as children of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" & his wife, naming the husband of Félicité "Symon de Brois, qui iacet in Baia, filius Hugonis Bardol" and their sons "Hugonem de Brois qui iacet in Claravalle et Symonem de Belloforti"[359]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Galterum comitem eiusdem loci et sororem eius nomine Felicitatem" as children of "Aerardo comiti Briennensi" & his wife, specifying that "Felicitas vero soror iam dicti Galteri peperit Simoni de Brois Hugonem et Simonem. Quo defuncto, genuit Ioifrido domino de Iunvilla liberos"[360]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the donation dated 1182 by "Simon Seigneur de Beaufort" (her son) to the abbey of Andecy which is subscribed by "Geoffroy Seigneur de Joinville son frère, Pierre chapelain du Sire de Broyes également son frère"[361]. m firstly SIMON Seigneur de Broyes, son of HUGUES [II] "Bardoul" Seigneur de Broyes & his wife Emmeline de Montlhéry (-[4 Jan [1137/40], bur Baye, near Epernay). m secondly (before 1141) GEOFFROI [III] Sire de Joinville, son of ROGER Sire de Joinville & his wife Audiarde de Vignory (-1188).

c) MILON de Brienne (-[1126]). His parentage is proved by his undated charter under which "Milo…comes Barris super Sequanam" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "Matildis uxor eius, Airardus comes frater eius"[362]. Comte de Bar-sur-Seine.

- COMTES de BAR-sur-SEINE.

d) daughter . A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione, ex Ingelberto Walterius comes de Brena, ex Walterio filia nata est ista quam Fulco comes noster uxorem duxerat"[363]. "Airardus comes Brinensis" confirmed donations of "pater meus Walterius comes" to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "mater mea et due sorores mee" by charter dated to [1085/95][364]. A genealogy presented by Foulques IV "le Réchin" Comte d'Anjou to the bishop of Angers in [1085], justifying the annulment of his fourth marriage with the daughter of Gauthier Comte de Brienne, lists "ex Letaldo, Albericus natus est, ex Alberico, Beatrix, ex Beatrice, Gosfredus de Castello Landonensi, ex Gaufrido, Gaufridus et Fulco presens"[365]. m (after 1080, divorced before 1089) as his fourth wife, FOULQUES IV "le Réchin" Comte d'Anjou, son of GEOFFROY II Comte de Gâtinais, Seigneur de Château-Landon & his wife Ermengarde d'Anjou (1043-14 Apr 1109).

e) MANTIA de Brienne . "Airardus comes Brinensis" confirmed donations of "pater meus Walterius comes" to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "mater mea et due sorores mee" by charter dated to [1085/95][366]. The primary source which names her has not yet been identified. Before 1114.

GAUTHIER [II] de Brienne, son of ERARD [I] Comte de Brienne & his wife Alix de Montdidier (-before 1161). "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named in a charter dated [1125 or before], in which "Walterii nepotis sui filii Airardi defuncti comitis" is named, clarifying that his father was then deceased[367]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Brenensem Galterum et sororem eius Felicitatem" as children of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" & his wife[368]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Galterum comitem eiusdem loci et sororem eius nomine Felicitatem" as children of "Aerardo comiti Briennensi" & his wife, specifying that "Galterus comes genuit Aerardum comitem et Andream atque Mariam castellanam de Sancto Otmaro cum aliis liberis"[369]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Brienne. Seigneur de Ramerupt. He founded the abbey of Bassefontaine with his mother in 1143[370]. "Walterus Brenensis comes" granted "decimam reddituum suorum de Brena Castello" to the abbey of Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 22 Jan 1143, subscribed by "Airardi filii sui, Andree filii sui, Marie filie sue…Johannis de Brena clerici…Guidonis fratris comitis"[371]. He took part in the Second Crusade in 1147[372].

[m firstly ---. This possible first marriage is indicated only by one possible interpretation of the charter dated 1174 under which the bishop of Troyes confirmed his judgment relating to "villa de Prait" which names "comitum de Brena Herardum" and is witnessed by "Andreas frater comitis, Erardus nepos eius de Chacenaio"[373]. As discussed more fully below under Comte Gauthier [II]´s wife Humbeline, this document could mean that Erard de Chacenay was related to Erard [II] Comte de Brienne through Humbeline´s possible first marriage. If that is correct, Comte Gauthier´s daughter Agnes, married to Jacques de Chacenay, must have been born from an otherwise unrecorded earlier marriage of her father. As noted below, the more likely interpretation of the 1174 document is that Erard de Chacenay was nepos of Erard [II] because he was the son of the latter´s sister.]

m [firstly/secondly] ([repudiated before 1147]) HUMBELINE de Baudémont, daughter of ANDRE de Baudémont Seneschal de Champagne & his wife Agnes --- (-1166 or after). A charter dated 1138 notes that "Galterum Brennensem comitem" donated property to the hospitals of Chalette and Brienne with the consent of "uxoris sue Hubeline"[374]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1144 under which "Aelidis uxor Widonis domini de Brana post mortem viri sui…Guidonis" donated "census…Branæ castri et Branellæ villæ" to the Premonstré abbey, with the consent of "patre eorum Andrea de Baldimento et matre eorum Agnetis et ipsorum fratre Waleranno Vrsicampi abbate et sororibus eorum Helwide et Hubelina et earum maritis Waltero comiti de Brienna et Guidone de Dampierre" (although the names of the brothers-in-law are reversed in this document)[375]. [It is possible that Humbeline married firstly Anseric [II] Seigneur de Chacenay. This possible first marriage is suggested by one interpretation of the charter dated 1174 which records a dispute involving her son "comitem de Brenna Herardum" which was witnessed by “Erardus nepos eius de Chacenaio”[376]. What supports this possible interpretation is that the wife of Anseric [II] was named Humbeline, as shown by the charter dated 22 Feb 1119 under which "Ansericus de Cacennaco…uxoris Hubeline…filio meo Jacobo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme[377]. Another interesting observation is that the sister of Humbeline de Baudémont married Hugues Seigneur de Montréal, the possible brother of Anséric [II], duplicate brothers/sisters marriages being relatively frequent at the time. However, there are two problems with this possible interpretation of the 1174 document. Firstly, a chronological difficulty is suggested by the birth of Humbeline´s son by her supposed first marriage before 1119, Anseric´s death in 1137, and the supposed birth of several children by her second marriage before 1147. Secondly, the more natural interpretation of the 1174 document is that Erard de Chacenay was nepos of Erard de Brienne because he was the son of the latter´s sister. As discussed in more detail below, this latter interpretation also best explains another charter dated 1146 as well as the introduction of the name Erard into the family of the seigneurs de Chacenay. If that second interpretation is correct, there were two different individuals named Humbeline, one married to Anseric de Chacenay and the other to Gauthier de Brienne.] "Matris mee" is recorded as present in the charter dated 1166 of "Erardus Brenensis comes"[378]. "E Brenensium comes" donated property to Basse-Fontaine "matre mea mediante actum fuisse" by charter dated 1166[379]. Neither charter names the mother of Comte Erard, but they show that she survived her husband. Gauthier must therefore have repudiated Humbeline before his marriage to Adelais, who is named in a charter dated 1147 as his wife (see below).

m [secondly/thirdly] (before 1147) ADELAIS, daughter of ---. "G comes Brene" donated property to "ecclesie Sancte Marie de Rameruco" with the consent of "uxoris Adelisis, Erardi, Andreæ filium meorum atque Marie filie mee" by charter dated 1147[380]. "Walterus comes Brenensis" made donations to the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains with the consent of "Adelaidis uxor suæ et filiorum meorum Arardi et Andree et filiarum mearum Marie et Helvidis" by charter dated [1150][381].

Comte Gauthier [II] & his [first/second] wife had nine children [this document assumes that Humbeline was the mother of all of Gauthier´s children, in line with the most natural interpretation of the various charters which are quoted here. If Humbeline was the same person as the widow of Anseric [II] Seigneur de Chacenay, several of the older children shown here must have been born from Gauthier´s first marriage.]:

1. [AGNES ([1122/25]-after 1191). "Jacobus dominus de Cachennai", with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee", made donations to Basse-Fontaine on the suggestion of "Galteri Brenensium comitis et matris, uxoris eius, domine Agnetis de Baldimento et domine mee A Brenensium comitisse" by charter dated 1146[382]. The parentage of the wife of Jacques Seigneur de Chacenay is suggested by this document dated 1146. It is also indicated by the charter dated 1174 under which the bishop of Troyes confirmed his judgment relating to "villa de Prait" which names her supposed brother "comitum de Brena Herardum" and is witnessed by "Andreas frater comitis, Erardus nepos eius de Chacenaio"[383]. One of the interpretations of this document is that "Erardus nepos eius [=of Erard [II] Comte de Brienne] de Chacenaio" was the nephew of Comte Erard because he was the son of his sister. Another possible interpretation of the 1174 document, as explained in more detail above, is that Erard de Chacenay was "nepos" of Erard [II] Comte de Brienne because of a relationship through the latter´s mother, Humbeline de Baudément, wife of Gauthier [II] Comte de Brienne. In that case, Agnes must have been born from an otherwise unrecorded first marriage of her father. However, this alternative interpretation does not satisfactorily explain the charter dated 1146 nor the entry of the name "Erard" into the Chacenay family after Agnes´s marriage, which certainly suggests that Agnes belonged to the family of the comtes de Brienne. If Agnes´s parentage is correct as shown in the present document, she must have been one of her parents´ oldest children. "Agnes domina de Chacennaio…filiis suis Thoma et Ayrardo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1158, confirmed by "Henricus…Trecensis episcopus"[384]. Her second marriage is indicated by her testament "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191] and made "coram…filiarum mearum M[argareta] domina Chanlotis et H. domina de Durnai", under which the testator bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis", and property "apud Taneileres" to "filie domini H[ugonis] Vendopere"[385]. "Agnes domine de Cachenanaio", with the consent of her unnamed children, made donations to Basse-Fontaine for the soul of "domini mei Jacobi…filius meus Erardus…quando perrexit Jerosolimam" by charter dated to [1179/83], witnessed by "Johannes dominus Cachanaii…Henricus de Cachennais et filius eius Johannes"[386]. Her possible third marriage is suggested by the charter dated to [1179/83] under which "Agnes domine de Cachenanaio", with the consent of her unnamed children, made donations to Basse-Fontaine for the soul of "domini mei Jacobi…filius meus Erardus…quando perrexit Jerosolimam", witnessed by "Johannes dominus Cachanaii…"[387]. It is clear that "Jean seigneur de Chacenay" could not have been one of Agnes´s children by her first marriage. One possible explanation of the charter is therefore that he was Agnes´s third husband, enjoying the title by right of his wife. m firstly (before 1138) JACQUES Seigneur de Chacenay, son of ANSERIC [II] Seigneur de Chacenay & his wife Humbeline --- (-[1152/58]). m secondly (after 1158) HUGUES de Vandeuvre, son of ---. [m thirdly JEAN, son of ---. Seigneur de Chacenay, de iure uxoris. 1166/1183.]

2. GUY de Brienne . "Comes Brinie…et uxor eius et filii eorum Guido et Eustachius" approved the donation by "Lethericus de Baudimonto" to the Templars at Provins, by charter dated 1133[388]. 1143.

3. EUSTACHE de Brienne (-after 1133). "Comes Brinie…et uxor eius et filii eorum Guido et Eustachius" approved the donation by "Lethericus de Baudimonto" to the Templars at Provins, by charter dated 1133[389]. He presumably died young. He must have been a different person from Eustache, brother of Erard [II] Comte de Brienne, who is shown below, as the second Eustache´s name appears after that of Erard in the charter dated 1166, indicating presumably that he was a younger brother.

4. ERARD [II] de Brienne (-8 Feb [1190/91]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Aerardum comitem et Andream atque Mariam castellanam de Sancto Otmaro cum aliis liberis" as children of "Galterus comes"[390]. He succeeded his father in [1161] as Comte de Brienne.

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5. EUSTACHE de Brienne (-1166 or after). "Robertus de Mastoil" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1166 witnessed by "Airaldus Brenensium comes, Eustacius et Andreas fratres eius, vicecomes Odo"[391]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[392], Eustache was possible ancestor of the Sires de Conflans.

6. ANDRE de Brienne (-killed in battle Acre Oct 1189). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Aerardum comitem et Andream atque Mariam castellanam de Sancto Otmaro cum aliis liberis" as children of "Galterus comes"[393]. Seigneur de Ramerupt.

- SEIGNEURS de RAMERUPT.

7. JEAN de Brienne . "Johannis de Brena clerici" subscribed the charter dated 22 Jan 1143 of "Walterus Brenensis comes", although no relationship between the two is specified in the document[394]. Abbot of Beaulieu 1157/1192. "Johannis fratris mei" is recorded as present in the charter dated 1166 of "Erardus Brenensis comes"[395]. "Joannes frater meus abbas Belliloci" witnessed the donation by "Erardus Brenensium comes…Agnetis uxoris mee et Galterii filii mei" under charter dated 1185[396]. "Johannes frater meus abbas Belliloci" witnessed the donation of "Erardus Brenensium comes" to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1186[397].

8. MARIE de Brienne . "Walterus Brenensis comes" granted "decimam reddituum suorum de Brena Castello" to the abbey of Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 22 Jan 1143, subscribed by "Airardi filii sui, Andree filii sui, Marie filie sue…Johannis de Brena clerici…Guidonis fratris comitis"[398]. "G comes Brene" donated property to "ecclesie Sancte Marie de Rameruco" with the consent of "uxoris Adelisis, Erardi, Andreæ filium meorum atque Marie filie mee" by charter dated 1147[399]. "Walterus comes Brenensis" made donations to the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains with the consent of "Adelaidis uxor suæ et filiorum meorum Arardi et Andree et filiarum mearum Marie et Helvidis" by charter dated [1150][400]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Aerardum comitem et Andream atque Mariam castellanam de Sancto Otmaro cum aliis liberis" as children of "Galterus comes"[401]. Marie´s husband is not named in this source. However, Gauthier was châtelain de Saint-Omer at the time of the marriage, and the wife of his brother and successor Guillaume is recorded as Mathilde. m ([1150/52]) as his first wife, GAUTHIER Châtelain de Saint-Omer, son of GUILLAUME [II] Châtelain de Saint-Omer & his wife Mélisende de Picquigny (-1174).

9. ELVIDE de Brienne (-1202 or after). "Walterus comes Brenensis" made donations to the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains with the consent of "Adelaidis uxor suæ et filiorum meorum Arardi et Andree et filiarum mearum Marie et Helvidis" by charter dated [1150][402]. same person as…? ELVIDE (-1202 or after). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m BARTHELEMY Sire de Vignory, son of GUY [V] de Vignory & his wife Tiphaine --- (-Acre 1190).

ERARD [II] de Brienne, son of GAUTHIER [II] Seigneur de Brienne & his [first/second] wife Humbeline de Baudément (-8 Feb [1190/91]). "Walterus Brenensis comes" granted "decimam reddituum suorum de Brena Castello" to the abbey of Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 22 Jan 1143, subscribed by "Airardi filii sui, Andree filii sui, Marie filie sue…Johannis de Brena clerici…Guidonis fratris comitis"[403]. "G comes Brene" donated property to "ecclesie Sancte Marie de Rameruco" with the consent of "uxoris Adelisis, Erardi, Andreæ filium meorum atque Marie filie mee" by charter dated 1147[404]. He succeeded his father in [1161] as Comte de Brienne. "Erardus Brenensis comes", recalling "bone memorie Galteri comitis…Brenensis", donated property to the abbey of Basse-Fontaine in the presence of "matris mee et Johannis fratris mei abbatis Belliloci et domini Willermi de Dompetra" and with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee et Andree fratris mee" by charter dated 1166[405]. He took part in the Fourth Crusade in 1189[406].

m (before 1166) AGNES de Montbéliard, daughter of AMEDEE de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard & his first wife Beatrix --- ([1150/55]-23 Oct ----, after 1186). "Agnetis uxoris mee" consented to the donation by "Erardus Brenensis comes" recorded in the latter's charter dated 1166[407]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Erardus comes Brenensis…comitissa uxore mea Agnete, filiis quoque meis Galtero…et Guillelmo et Andrea" made a donation to Montiérender by charter dated 1181[408]. "Erardus Brenensium comes…Agnetis uxoris mee et Galterii filii mei" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1185[409]. "Erardus Brenensium comes" donated property to Basse-Fontaine with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee et Galteri et Guillelmi filiorum meorum" by charter dated 1186, witnessed by "Johannes frater meus abbas Belliloci…Andreas frater meus"[410]. The necrology of Chartres cathedral records the death "X Kal Nov" of "Agnes…comitissa de Breina"[411].

Comte Erard [II] & his wife had five children:

1. GAUTHIER [III] de Brienne (-Jun 1205). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Galterus comes Briennensis filius Erardi comitis" when recording his marriage[412]. He succeeded his father in [1190/91] as Comte de Brienne.

- see below.

2. GUILLAUME de Brienne (-[1194/99], bur Auxerre St-Etienne). "Erardus comes Brenensis…comitissa uxore mea Agnete, filiis quoque meis Galtero…et Guillelmo et Andrea" made a donation to Montiérender by charter dated 1181[413]. "Erardus Brenensium comes" donated property to Basse-Fontaine with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee et Galteri et Guillelmi filiorum meorum" by charter dated 1186[414]. "Guillaume de Briene de Panci" is named brother of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator)[415]. "Willelmus de Briena dominus de Paceio" confirmed donations to Fontenay by charter dated 1192, witnessed by "Galterii fratris mei comitis de Briena…"[416]. "Gualterius comes Brene" donated property to Beaulieu (Aube) by charter dated 1194 with the consent of "Willelmi et Johannis fratrum eius"[417]. m as her first husband, EUSTACHIE de Courtenay Dame de Placy-sur-Armancon, daughter of PIERRE de France Seigneur de Courtenay & his wife Elisabeth Dame de Courtenay (-6 Apr after 1235). "Eustachia uxor defuncti Guillelmi de Brena" confirmed her husband´s deathbed donation to Quincy by charter dated 1199[418]. She married secondly (1200) as his third wife, Guillaume de Champlitte, who was appointed Prince of Achaia in 1205, and thirdly ([1211]) as his third wife, Guillaume [I] Comte de Sancerre. “Eustachia comitissa Sacricesaris” recorded that “filius meus...bone memorie Andreas de Brena” had requested her and “fratri meo Willelmo de Tanlay” to carry out his last wishes, and founded an anniversary for him at Auxerre Saint-Etienne where he was buried, by charter dated May 1215[419]. The necrology of La Chartreuse de Bellary records the death "6 Apr" of "Eustache comtesse de Sancerre"[420]. Guillaume & his wife had two children:

a) ANDRE de Brienne (-before May 1215, bur Auxerre Saint-Etienne). “Eustachia comitissa Sacricesaris” recorded that “filius meus...bone memorie Andreas de Brena” had requested her and “fratri meo Willelmo de Tanlay” to carry out his last wishes, and founded an anniversary for him at Auxerre Saint-Etienne where he was buried, by charter dated May 1215[421].

b) ELVIS de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m JEAN Vicomte de Saint-Florentin, son of --- (-before Jul 1235).

3. ANDRE de Brienne (-1181 or after). "Erardus comes Brenensis…comitissa uxore mea Agnete, filiis quoque meis Galtero…et Guillelmo et Andrea" made a donation to Montiérender by charter dated 1181[422]. 1177.

4. JEAN de Brienne ([1170/75]-27 Mar 1237). "Johan de Briene" is named as brother of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator), after his brother Guillaume[423]. "Gualterius comes Brene" donated property to Beaulieu (Aube) by charter dated 1194 with the consent of "Willelmi et Johannis fratrum eius"[424]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Iohannis frater eiusdem comitis [Galteri comitis Briennensis" when recording that he succeeded as Comte de Brienne after the death of his brother[425]. "Johannes comes Brene" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated Apr 1210[426]. He was crowned as JEAN King of Jerusalem in 1210. He was appointed regent of the Latin Empire of Constantinople, by agreement at Perugia in Apr 1229, and was crowned JEAN Emperor of Constantinople on his arrival in the city in 1231.

- KINGS of JERUSALEM.

5. IDA de Brienne . She is named as sister of Jean de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator) who also names her husband[427]. m ARNOUL de Reynel Seigneur de Pierrefitte et de Cirey, son of --- (-before 1228).

GAUTHIER [III] de Brienne, son of ERARD III Seigneur de Brienne & his wife Agnes de Montbéliard [Montfaucon] (-Jun 1205). "Erardus Brenensium comes…Agnetis uxoris mee et Galterii filii mei" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1185[428]. "Erardus Brenensium comes" donated property to Basse-Fontaine with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee et Galteri et Guillelmi filiorum meorum" by charter dated 1186[429]. He succeeded his father in [1190/91] as Comte de Brienne. He is named by William of Tyre (Continuator), who also specifies his parentage and says that he married "l'ainz née fille dou roi Tancre" although he does not name his wife[430]. "Willelmus de Briena dominus de Paceio" confirmed donations to Fontenay by charter dated 1192, witnessed by "Galterii fratris mei comitis de Briena…"[431]. He was granted the titles Principe di Tarento and Conte di Lecce by the Pope on condition of swearing allegiance to Friedrich von Hohenstaufen King of Sicily[432]. Ignoring his oath, he claimed the throne of Sicily de iure uxoris and launched attacks in southern Italy, encouraged by his mother-in-law. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that he was defeated at Barletta[433]. He was captured before he could cross to Sicily[434]. The Annales Ceccanenses record that in 1199 "comes Gualterius Francigena" came and expelled "Diopoldum" from the castle and defeated him in battle[435]. The Thomas Tusci Gesta Imperatorum et Pontificum records that he was killed "a comite Tybaldo Theotonico"[436], which presumably refers to Diepold Markgraf von Vohburg. He died in prison[437].

m (Melun 1200) as her first husband, ELVIRA [Albinia] of Sicily, daughter of TANCRED King of Sicily & his wife Sibilla de Medania (-after 1216). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the marriage in 1201 of "Galterus comes Briennensis filius Eardi comitis" and "Tancredi filiam regis Sicilia et Sibilie regine Apulie"[438]. Villehardouin records that "Gautier de Brienne" had married "King Tancred's daughter" before he joined the Fourth Crusade, but does not name her[439]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that Gauthier de Brienne married "l'ainz née fille dou roi Tancre" although he does not name his wife[440]. The Thomas Tusci Gesta Imperatorum et Pontificum names (in order) "Alberia, Constantia et Madania" as the three daughters of "Tancredus [rex Siciliæ]" & his wife, naming the first husband of "Alberia vel Alceria" as "comes Gualterius de Brenna, frater regis", her second husband as "Iacobo comiti de Tricario", and her third husband "comiti Tigrino palatino comiti in Tuscia", specifying that her third marriage was arranged by "papa Honorius" and that her dowry was "comitatum Licie et Montis Iscaliosi in regno Apulie"[441]. Her marriage was arranged by Philippe II King of France, with a view to her husband reclaiming Sicily from the Hohenstaufen[442]. She married secondly (after Jun 1205) Giacomo Sanseverino Conte di Tricario. She married thirdly Tigrino, Palatino, Conte di Toscana.

Comte Gauthier [III] & his wife had one child:

1. GAUTHIER [IV] de Brienne (posthumously 1205 after 11 Jul-murdered Cairo [18 Oct 1244/1247]). The Thomas Tusci Gesta Imperatorum et Pontificum names "Galteranus comes Iopensis" as son of "comes Gualterius de Brenna, frater regis" & his wife[443]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that "Gauteron…fiz dou conte Gautier" was "en Puille", dated to 1208 from the context[444]. Count of Jaffa. "Galterus comes Brene" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated Nov 1227[445], which can only refer to Gauthier [IV]. He tried unsuccessfully to retake the duchy of Athens from the Catalan Company in 1231, his failure due in large part to the neutrality adopted by Venice in the conflict[446]. He took part in the civil war in Cyprus against the supporters of Emperor Friedrich I King of Germany. He fought at the battle of Gaza 18 Oct 1244, but was captured and taken in chains to Cairo[447]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that "Gautier le cuens de Briene" was captured in battle in 1244 and later died in prison[448]. Matthew Paris records that "nobilis comes Gualterus" was held in squalor in a Saracen prison and done to death[449]. The Chronicle of Amadi records the death [in 1250, from the context] of "Conte Galtier, marito della sorella del re Henrico de Cypro" who had been "in preson di Saracini, preso a la battaglia de Forbie"[450]. m (1233) MARIE de Lusignan, daughter of HUGUES I King of Cyprus & his wife Alix of Jerusalem Ctss of Jaffa ([before 1215]-5 Jul [1251/53]). William of Tyre (Continuator) names her, gives her parentage and specifies that she was the older daughter, as well as naming her husband[451]. The Thomas Tusci Gesta Imperatorum et Pontificum records that the wife of "Galteranus comes Iopensis" was "rex Cypri filiam"[452]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "sororem…Henrici [regis Cypri]" married "Galtherus comes Brenensis" in 1233 but does not name her[453]. Her children were passed over in the succession to the kingdom of Cyprus, after the death of King Hugues II in 1267, in favour of the son of her younger sister. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "5 Jul" of "Maria comitissa Brene"[454]. It is assumed that this refers to Marie de Lusignan as she is the only known Ctss de Brienne of that name. Gauthier [IV] & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN de Brienne (-[17 Sep] or [Sep 1260/Jan 1261]). The Lignages d'Outremer names (in order) "Johan, Huge et Heimeri" as the three sons of "le conte Gautier de Brene" & his wife, stating that Jean and Amaury died young[455]. The necrology of Hôtel-Dieu at Provins records the death "XV Kal Oct" of "Johannes comes de Brena"[456]. m as her first husband, MARIE d'Enghien Dame de Thieusis, daughter of SOHIER [II] d'Enghien Heer van Zotteghem & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (before 1270) as his second wife, Hugues [IV] de Rethel, who succeeded in 1274 as Comte de Rethel.

b) HUGUES de Brienne (-9 Aug 1296). The Chronicle of Amadi names "Hughet" as son of "Conte Galtier, marito della sorella del re Henrico de Cypro"[457]. The Lignages d'Outremer names (in order) "Johan, Huge et Heimeri" as the three sons of "le conte Gautier de Brene" & his wife, stating that Jean and Amaury died young[458]. He claimed the regency of Jerusalem in 1264, on the death of his maternal aunt Isabelle of Antioch. Although his mother had been the older sister, his claim was rejected by the High Court of Jerusalem in favour of Isabelle's son Hugues on the basis of the latter's closer relationship to the previous holder of the office[459]. He fought in support of Charles I King of Sicily during the latter's campaign against Manfred King of Sicily and helped to defeat Konradin von Hohenstaufen at Tagliacozzo in 1268. King Charles I confirmed his title Conte di Lecce in 1269. In [1275], Hugues tried to assemble an army to enforce his claim to Cyprus, but by 1289 he was trying to sell his rights to the Cypriot throne to Alfonso III King of Aragon[460]. Signore di Conversano, Captain-General of Brindisi, Otranto and Apulia 1289. He died from wounds received at the battle of Gagliano against Roger de Lloria, admiral of Aragon[461]. m firstly (Andravida 1277[462]) as her second husband, ISABELLE of Athens Lady of ½ Karytaina, widow of GEOFFROY de Bruyères Lord of Karytaina, daughter of GUY I Duke of Athens [La Roche] & his wife [--- de Bruyères]. The Lignages d'Outremer name "Ysabeau la fille dou duc d'Athanes, qui avoit esté feme dou seignor de Karitaine" as the wife of "Hugue…cuens de Brene"[463]. The Livre de la Conqueste de la Morée records that “messire Goffroy de Bruieres, le seignor de Caraitaine” married “la suer dou seignor d´Atthenes”[464]. The Istoria of Marino Sanudo Torsello records that "il signor della Caritena" married "la figlia del signor della Rocia" was therefore "consanguineo e assai propinquo di…Principe [Guglielmo]" [Guillaume de Villehardouin Prince of Achaia], and that his widow married "al conte de Brenna"[465]. The Livre de la Conqueste de la Morée records that, after the death of Geoffroy de Bruyères Baron of Karytaina without heirs, the barony was shared between his widow and Guillaume Prince of Achaia[466]. The Livre de la Conqueste de la Morée records the second marriage of the widow of Geoffroy de Bruyères and “messire Hugue le conte de Brene et de Liche”[467]. m secondly (1291 before 14 Sep) as her second husband, HELENA Komnenodukaina, widow of GUILLAUME Duke of Athens, daughter of IOANNES Dukas Komnenos [Angelos] of Epirus Lord of Thessaly & his wife --- (-[1294/95]). Pachymeres records that "fratrem Ioannis Guillelmum" married "Ioannis nothi filiam"[468]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Her dowry for her first marriage consisted of the towns of Gravia, Siderokastron, Gardiki and Lamia[469]. She was regent of Athens for her son from 1289 to 1294. The Livre de la Conqueste de la Morée records that “la feme du duc Guillerme” married “le conte Hugue” as her second husband[470]. Hugues & his first wife had two children:

i) GAUTHIER [V] de Brienne ([1278]-killed in battle Kephissos River, near Thebes 15 Mar 1312, his head bur Lecce Church of Santa Croce). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Gautier et Agnes" as the children of "Hugue…cuens de Brene" and his wife "Ysabeau la fille dou duc d'Athanes, qui avoit esté feme dou seignor de Karitaine"[471]. He succeeded his father as Conte di Lecce. He succeeded his first cousin (and uterine half-brother) in 1308 as Duke of Athens. The Istoria of Marino Sanudo Torsello records that "la nobil terra d´Attene e quell Ducato" was inherited by "il conte de Brenna" after the death of Guy[472].

- DUKES of ATHENS.

ii) AGNES de Brienne . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Gautier et Agnes" as the children of "Hugue…cuens de Brene" and his wife "Ysabeau la fille dou duc d'Athanes, qui avoit esté feme dou seignor de Karitaine"[473]. The Istoria of Marino Sanudo Torsello records that "[la] figliola" of "il conte de Brenna" and his wife "la figlia del signor della Rocia" married "al conite Altino da Campagna"[474]. The primary source which confirms her marriage more precisely has not yet been identified. 1305. m (contract Mar 1297) JEAN [II] Comte de Joigny, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Joigny & his wife Marie de Mercœur (-1305 or after).

Hugues & his second wife had one child:

iii) JEANNE de Brienne . The Livre de la Conqueste de la Morée names “madame Jehanne” as the daughter of “le conte Hugue” and his second wife, and her marriage to “messire Nicole Sanu le duc de Nixie”[475]. The testament of "Gautiers dux d´Atheinnes cuens de Brienne et de Liche" is dated 1312 (N.S.) and names "Jehanette nostre suer…"[476]. m NICCOLO Sanudo Duke of Naxos, son of GUGLIELMO I Sanudo Duke of Naxos & his wife --- (-1341)

c) AMAURY de Brienne (-before 1261). The Lignages d'Outremer names (in order) "Johan, Huge et Heimeri" as the three sons of "le conte Gautier de Brene" & his wife, stating that Jean and Amaury died young[477].

Chapter 6. SEIGNEURS de BROYES

Broyes was a castle and village in the canton of Sézanne, within the present-day French département of Marne. Orderic Vitalis refers to the construction of "turris de Pedveriis", probably Pithiviers, which is the original location with which the seigneur de Broyes are linked[478].

1. RAINARD (-Rome ----, bur Rome). Seigneur de Pithiviers. 960. The Vita of St Gregory Archbishop of Nikopolis records "Reynardo iam defuncto…ante fores Romanæ ecclesiæ sepulto" as the father of "Odolricum"[479]. m firstly ---. The primary source which confirms this first marriage has not yet been identified. This first marriage is confirmed by the reference to Odalric as "unigenitum suum" in relation to his mother (see below), which means that Isembart must have been born from an earlier otherwise unrecorded marriage of his father. m secondly HELOISE, sister of ROGER Bishop of Beauvais, daughter of --- (-Jan ----). The Vita of St Gregory Archbishop of Nikopolis records "nobilis matrona Allvisa" in "Pithiueris" as mother of "Odolricum", specifying that Odolric was "unigenitum suum" in relation to his mother[480]. Labande confirms that Odolric was the son of Rainard de Broyes seigneur de Pithiviers and his wife Héloise[481]. Her family origin is confirmed by charter dated 1028 of Robert II King of France, confirming donations to Notre-Dame de Colombes, which names her son "Aurelianensium præsul Odolricus" and "iamdicti Odolrici præsulis avunculus Rogerius Belvacensis episcopus"[482]. The necrology of Pithiviers Saint-Georges records the death in Jan of "dominæ Heloysiæ quondam ducissæ Aurelianensis", adding that she founded the church[483]. The anachronistic "ducissa" indicates that the record was not contemporary, although it provides some indication of the relative importance accorded to her family in the region. Rainard & his first wife had one child:

a) ISEMBART (-after 1028). "Odolricus Aurelianorum episcopus…et frater meus Isembardus" confirmed possessions of Chartres Saint-Père "in pago Dunensi in loco…Ursi Villaris" by charter dated to before 1028[484].

- see below.

Rainard & his [second] wife had one child:

b) ODOLRIC (-[1033]). The Vita of St Gregory Archbishop of Nikopolis records "nobilis matrona Allvisa…patre suo Reynardo" in "Pithiueris" as parents of "Odolricum…Aurelianensis…episcopus", specifying that Odolric was "unigenitum suum" in relation to his mother[485]. Labande confirms that Odolric was the son of Rainard de Broyes seigneur de Pithiviers and his wife Héloise[486]. Bishop of Orléans [1022]. A charter dated 1028 of Robert II King of France, confirming donations to Notre-Dame de Colombes, names "Aurelianensium præsul Odolricus" and "iamdicti Odolrici præsulis avunculus Rogerius Belvacensis episcopus"[487].

[Two] siblings:

1. ISEMBART (-[1062/63]). Du Chesne states that "Isembart evesque d´Orleans apres Odolric semble avoir esté son nepueu, c´est à dire fils d´Isembart son frere" adding "a quoy ce nom d´Isembart, le temps et la succession en l´evesché conviennent tres bien"[488]. It does not appear that the relationship is confirmed by any primary source. The name "Isembart" suggests that he was related to his predecessor on the paternal side of the family. The possibilities are therefore that Du Chesne was correct in his supposition, or that Bishop Isembart was the son of an otherwise unrecorded sister of Bishop Odolric, or that he was the grandson of a sibling of Bishop Odolric´s father. Bishop of Orléans 1033.]

2. [--- . As noted below, Du Chesne draws the conclusion that Haderic was the son of Hugues [I] "Bardoul" because he called his predecessor Bishop Isembart "oncle". However, this is evidently not the only possibility as Haderic could have been the son of an otherwise unrecorded brother or sister of Hugues, and an even more remote relation if "oncle" was used in an extended sense. The absence of members of the Broyes family from the two charters which are quoted below suggests that Bishop Haderic and his two siblings were not the sons of Hugues [I]. m ---.] [Three children:]

a) ISEMBART (-[after 7 Apr 1080]). "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "…Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[489]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[490].

b) HADERIC (-[after 7 Apr 1080]). La Saussaye records that Haderic succeeded "Ysambardo avunculo suo" as bishop of Orléans[491]. Du Chesne states that "Haderic succeda en l´evesché d´Orleans à Isembart, lequel il qualifie son oncle par l´acte du serment qu´il presta" in 1063, adding that "ce qui me fait presumer qu´il esoit fils de Hugues Bardoul et frere de Barthelemy"[492]. It is also possible that Haderic was the son of an otherwise unrecorded sister of Hugues [I] "Bardoul". Bishop of Orléans 1063, deposed 1067. "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "…Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[493]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[494].

c) son/daughter (-before [1070]). m ---. Five children:

i) GUY (-after 7 Apr 1080). Monk at Cluny. Abbot of San Benedetto, Po, Italy. "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "…Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[495]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[496].

ii) GEOFFROY (-after 7 Apr 1080). "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "…Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[497]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[498].

iii) --- (-before [1070]). m ---. One child:

(a) GIBALD (-[before 7 Apr 1080]). "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "…Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[499]. It is probable that Gibald died before 7 Apr 1080, the date of the confirmation charter in which he is not named.

iv) ODOLRIC (-after 7 Apr 1080). Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[500].

v) GAUTHIER (-after 7 Apr 1080). Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "Hadericus clericus, sanctæ Aurelianensis æcclesiæ filius et frater eius Isembardus miles et nepotes eorum…Cluniacensis monachus…Wido, abbas Sancti Benedicti super Padum, et fratres eius Gaufridus et Oudalricus miles, cum fratre suo Walterio…" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[501].

[Three] siblings, probably closely related to the previous family group as they are all named in the same two charters:

1. GUY (-[after 7 Apr 1080]). "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "filii sui uxorisque…domnus Hadericus, qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus atque Hysimbardus frater eius, domnus Wido abbas…et Gaufredus atque Ulricus nepotes eorum, et Albertus nobilis miles, uxoris filiorumque suorum", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "Rainerii Aurelianensis episcopi, Widonis Largi, Tetbaldi filii eius, Ulrici nepotis eorum cum Walterio fratre suo, Haderici clerici qui fuit Aurelianensis episcopus, Hisimbardi fratris eius, domni Guidonis abbatis et Gaufredi militis nepotum Haderici et Isembardi, Gibaldi pueri nepotis eorum, Alberti militis, Gaufredi militis, Isimbardi fratris eius…"[502]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "…et Wido Largus atque filius eius Tetbaldus, necnon etiam Albertus, filius Tescelini Felicis, cum uxore sua Belina et filiis suis" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080, subscribed by "…Alberti filii Tescelini, Walterii de Sancto Salomone, Maynardi nepotis Walterii, Beline uxoris Valterii…"[503]. m ---. The name of Guy´s wife is not known. Guy & his wife had one child:

a) THIBAUT . "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri", with the consent of "filii sui uxorisque…", by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "Rainerii Aurelianensis episcopi, Widonis Largi, Tetbaldi filii eius…"[504]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the donation of "Pitueris ecclesiam" to Cluny made by "…et Wido Largus atque filius eius Tetbaldus, necnon etiam Albertus, filius Tescelini Felicis, cum uxore sua Belina et filiis suis" by charter dated 7 Apr 1080[505].

2. [RAINER (-[1070/80]). Bishop of Orléans. "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri" by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "Rainerii Aurelianensis episcopi, Widonis Largi, Tetbaldi filii eius, Ulrici nepotis eorum cum Walterio fratre suo…"[506]. The fact that "Ulrici" is described as "nepotis eorum" in this document suggests that he was "nepos" of both the donor and Rainer Archbishop of Orléans, whose names precede his in the subscription list. He is referred to as "Raynerium Flandrensem" in the confirmation charter dated 7 Apr 1080[507].]

3. --- (-before [1070]). m ---. Two children:

a) ODOLRIC . "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri" by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "Rainerii Aurelianensis episcopi, Widonis Largi, Tetbaldi filii eius, Ulrici nepotis eorum cum Walterio fratre suo…"[508].

b) GAUTHIER . "Domnus…Wido cognomento Largus" donated property "predium quod sinjacet Sinaquis inter Pitueris castrum et Dadonis villam" to Cluny to found a church "cunctis Pitueris castri" by charter dated to [1070], subscribed by "Rainerii Aurelianensis episcopi, Widonis Largi, Tetbaldi filii eius, Ulrici nepotis eorum cum Walterio fratre suo…"[509].

ISEMBART, son of RAINARD & his first wife --- (-after 1028). "Odolricus Aurelianorum episcopus…et frater meus Isembardus" confirmed possessions of Chartres Saint-Père "in pago Dunensi in loco…Ursi Villaris" by charter dated to before 1028[510]. A charter dated 1028 of Robert II King of France, confirming donations to Notre-Dame de Colombes, names "Aurelianensium præsul Odolricus" and "iamdicti Odolrici præsulis avunculus Rogerius Belvacensis episcopus", and is signed by "Isambardi fratris ipsius episcopi, Hugonis filii ipsius Isamberti"[511].

m ---. The name of Isembart's wife is not known.

Isembart & his wife had [three] children:

1. HUGUES [I] "Bardoul" de Broyes (-1058 or after). A charter dated 1028 of Robert II King of France, confirming donations to Notre-Dame de Colombes, names "Aurelianensium præsul Odolricus" and "iamdicti Odolrici præsulis avunculus Rogerius Belvacensis episcopus", and is signed by "Isambardi fratris ipsius episcopi, Hugonis filii ipsius Isamberti"[512]. Seigneur de Broyes, de Beaufort, de Pithiviers et de Nogent. "Vir nobilis Hugo Bardul" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated [1061/62 or before], subscribed by "Teobaldi comitis, Hilduini comitis, Burdini de Belfort, Manasse filii eius"[513]. m ELISABETH, daughter of ---. An undated charter records that “Hugonem cognomine Bardulfum cum uxore sua Elisabeth” donated “terram in pago Carnotense...Soors” to Coulombs, and that after the death of Elisabeth “nepos eius...Hugo cognomine Blavons” retook the land[514]. This document suggests that Elisabeth was the sister of Humbeline, wife of Erard [I] Comte de Breteuil (see the document CENTRAL FRANCE NOBILITY), who were the parents of Hugues “Blavons” Vicomte de Chartres. Hugues [I] & his wife had [three] children:

a) BARTHELEMY de Broyes (-after 1072). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1081 under which "comes Stephanus Henricus…consulis Theobaldi filius" confirmed donations to Troyes, including the donation made by "Bartholomeus…dominus Brecarum miles…ipsius Bartholomei filius…orphanus et parvulus" for the souls of "patris sui atque avi cognomine eius qui et…Bardulphus cognominatur"[515]. Seigneur de Broyes et de Beaufort.

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b) ISABELLE de Broyes . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1160 under which Louis VII King of France confirms donations to the abbey of Colombs near Nogent, including donations made by "Hugo…Bardulfus…et Simon de Monteforti gener eius et successor"[516]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Dame de Nogent-le-Roi. m as his first wife, SIMON Sire de Montfort-l'Amaury, son of AMAURY de Montfort & his wife Bertrade --- (-25 Sep [1087], bur Epernon).

c) [HAVISE de Broyes . A fragmentary chronicle of the dukes of Aquitaine records that "Rainaldus…de Podio-fagi, Trulli frater germanus…cum Helvisa conjuge filiisque suis Hugone atque Willelmo" donated property “de Henssionensi” to the abbey of Saint-Maixence[517]. A fragmentary chronicle of the dukes of Aquitaine records that "Helvisa" was the daughter of “Hugone nuncupato Bardulfo qui tenuit Puirium castrumque de Bellofonte et etiam de Novigento” and that she married “Valeranno Franciæ Camerario” after the death of her first husband[518]. However, it should be noted that this particular source appears not to be completely reliable. Until another source emerges which corroborates Havise´s origin and marriage, it is best to treat this information with some caution. m firstly RENAUD du Puy-du-Fou, son of (-before 1060). Camerarius of France. m secondly GALERAN, son of GAUTHIER & his wife ---. Camerarius of France.]

BARTHELEMY de Broyes, son of HUGUES [I] "Bardoul" Seigneur de Broyes & his wife Alvidis --- (-after 1072). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1081 under which "comes Stephanus Henricus…consulis Theobaldi filius" confirmed donations to Troyes, including the donation made by "Bartholomeus…dominus Brecarum miles…ipsius Bartholomei filius…orphanus et parvulus" for the souls of "patris sui atque avi cognomine eius qui et…Bardulphus cognominatur"[519]. Seigneur de Broyes et de Beaufort.

m ([1065]) [ELISABETH] de Valois, daughter of RAOUL [III] Comte de Valois et de Crépy et de Vitry & his first wife Aelis de Bar-sur-Aube (-[12 May 1093/1101]). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois records that "Aaliz" daughter of Raoul Comte de Valois and his first wife married "Bartolomeus, juvenis de Breias" by whom she was mother of "Hugonem Bardoul"[520]. It is unclear from the text whether this statement is based on primary source data. The information appears to be corroborated by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records that "Hugo…cognomento Bardol domnus…de Broyes" invaded "Barrum-super-Albam et Firmitatem…de assensu regis Philippi" after the death of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" [his maternal grandfather][521]. The last named would have been the maternal grandfather of Hugues [II] "Bardoul" if his mother´s origin was as stated in the Acta Sanctorum commentary. It is assumed that the name "Aaliz" is an error as the couple is already recorded elsewhere with daughters named Adelais, Adela/Alix. Her marriage is confirmed by an undated charter, quoted by Acta Sanctorum, under which "Rodulfus comes" donated property to Saint-Rémy, confirmed by "Symonem filium meum, duos quoque generos meos, quos de filiabus meis habeo, id est Heribertum comitem et juvenem…Bartholomeum"[522]. Dame de Châteauvillain et d'Arc-en-Barrois.

Barthélemy & his wife had [two] children:

1. HUGUES [II] "Bardoul" de Broyes (-before 1121). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1081 under which "comes Stephanus Henricus…consulis Theobaldi filius" confirmed donations to Troyes, including the donation made by "Bartholomeus…dominus Brecarum miles…ipsius Bartholomei filius…orphanus et parvulus" for the souls of "patris sui atque avi cognomine eius qui et…Bardulphus cognominatur"[523]. The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois records that "Aaliz" daughter of Raoul Comte de Valois and his first wife married "Bartolomeus, juvenis de Breias" by whom she was mother of "Hugonem Bardoul"[524]. Seigneur de Broyes, de Beaufort, d'Arc-en-Barrois, de Baye, de Trilbardou et de Charmentray. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Hugo…cognomento Bardol domnus…de Broyes" invaded "Barrum-super-Albam et Firmitatem…de assensu regis Philippi" after the death of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" [his supposed maternal grandfather][525]. Given that the death of Raoul [III] Comte de Valois is dated to 1074, Hugues would have been a minor at the time. It is assumed, therefore, either that Alberic intended to indicate Hugues´s father as the protagonist or that the attack was carried out by Hugues´s guardian in his name. Albert of Aix records that "…Hugo Bardulfus de Breis…" joined with the Lombard contingent on the second wave of the First Crusade, dated to late 1100 from the context[526]. "Hugo Bardulfus dominus Brecensis" donated "villam…Payacum" to Molesme, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Emelinæ, filiorumque meorum Simonis et Bartholomei", by charter dated 1104[527]. m EMMELINE de Montlhéry, daughter of MILON [I] "le Grand" Seigneur de Montlhéry & his wife Lithuaise Vicomtesse de Troyes (-1121). The Continuation de l´Histoire d´Aimonus names "matrem Simonis de Breiis, matrem Guidonis de Dominapetra, matrem Hugonis de Planceio, matrem Milonis de Erucio, matrem Salonis vicecomitis Senonensis" as the daughters of "Milo [de Brayo, frater Guidonis Rubei]"[528]. A charter dated 1089 records property "apud Fontanetum" donated to Saint-Pierre la Celle de Troyes donated by "domno Hugone Bardulfo", with the consent of "ipsius domni Hugonis uxore Hemmelina"[529]. "Hugo Bardulfus dominus Brecensis" donated "villam…Payacum" to Molesme, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Emelinæ, filiorumque meorum Simonis et Bartholomei", by charter dated 1104[530]. Hugues [II] & his wife had [three] children:

a) SIMON [I] de Broyes (-[4 Jan 1137/1140], bur Baye, near Epernay). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Symon de Brois, qui iacet in Baia, filius Hugonis Bardol"[531]. Seigneur de Broyes, de Beaufort et de Baye.

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b) BARTHELEMY de Broyes . "Hugo Bardulfus dominus Brecensis" donated "villam…Payacum" to Molesme, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Emelinæ, filiorumque meorum Simonis et Bartholomei", by charter dated 1104[532].

c) [MARIE de Broyes . A charter dated 1131 records donations made by "Simon dominus Brecensis", with the consent of "uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum…Hugonis, Simonis et Emelinæ", as well as a donation by "Maria…de Brecis" with the consent of "Helias…dominus Montismirabilis"[533]. The document does not specify any relationship between Marie de Broyes and the other donors, but presumably she was a close member of the family maybe Simon´s sister.

2. [RENAUD de Broyes (-killed in battle Nikaia [1096]). Albert of Aix records the role of "Reinoldus de castello Breis" at the siege of "Malevillam" during the passage of the first crusaders through Hungary, dated to 1096 from the context[534]. Albert of Aix records that "Petrus, Reinoldus de Breis, Walterus filius Waleramni de Bretoil, Godefridus Burel, Folcherus Aureliensis" regrouped with 500 men on a mountain after the crusaders were attacked by "ducem Nichitam principem Bulgarorum" outside "urbem Nizh" before proceeding on their way[535]. Albert of Aix records that "Reinoldum de Breis, Walterum Senzavohir, Walterum quoque de Bretol et Folkerum Aureliensem", leaders of the army of Pierre l´Hermite, refused to counter-attack the Turks after the crusading army was first defeated at Nikaia and were declared cowardly by "Godefridus…Burel" leader of the foot soldiers, which spurred them into action, but that "Walterus Senzavohir…Reinoldus de Breis, Folerus Carnotensis" were killed in the ensuing battle[536]. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. It is possible that it is speculative, indicating by the chronology of the Broyes family.]

SIMON [I] de Broyes, son of HUGUES [II] "Bardoul" Seigneur de Broyes & his wife Emmeline de Montlhéry (-[4 Jan 1137/1140], bur Baye, near Epernay). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Symon de Brois, qui iacet in Baia, filius Hugonis Bardol" as husband of "Felicitatem"[537]. "Hugo Bardulfus dominus Brecensis" donated "villam…Payacum" to Molesme, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Emelinæ, filiorumque meorum Simonis et Bartholomei", by charter dated 1104[538]. Seigneur de Broyes, de Beaufort et de Baye. "Simon dominus Brecarum" donated property to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1131 with the consent of "Felicitatis uxoris sue et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Symonis et Emelina"[539].

m as her first husband, FELICITE de Brienne, daughter of ERARD [I] Comte de Brienne & his wife Alix de Montdidier (-after 21 Jun 1178). "Simon dominus Brecarum" donated property to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1131 with the consent of "Felicitatis uxoris sue et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Symonis et Emelina"[540]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Brenensem Galterum et sororem eius Felicitatem" as children of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" & his wife, naming the husband of Félicité "Symon de Brois, qui iacet in Baia, filius Hugonis Bardol" and their sons "Hugonem de Brois qui iacet in Claravalle et Symonem de Belloforti", and in a later passage names "Felicitatem" as widow of "Symon domnus de Brois" and records her second marriage with "Gaufridus Grossus de Iovevilla"[541]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Galterum comitem eiusdem loci et sororem eius nomine Felicitatem" as children of "Aerardo comiti Briennensi" & his wife, specifying that "Felicitas vero soror iam dicti Galteri peperit Simoni de Brois Hugonem et Simonem. Quo defuncto, genuit Ioifrido domino de Iunvilla liberos"[542]. She married secondly (before 1141) Geoffroy [III] Sire de Joinville. Her second marriage is confirmed by the donation dated 1182 by "Simon Seigneur de Beaufort" (her son) to the abbey of Andecy which is subscribed by "Geoffroy Seigneur de Joinville son frère, Pierre chapelain du Sire de Broyes également son frère"[543]. "Nobilis mulier Felicitas" donated property at Chasteler to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1171 with the consent of "filiorum suorum Hugonis domini Brecarum et domini Symonis de Beaufort"[544].

Simon [I] & his wife had three children:

1. HUGUES [III] de Broyes (-1199, bur Clairvaux). "Simon dominus Brecarum" donated property to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1131 with the consent of "Felicitatis uxoris sue et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Symonis et Emelina"[545]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem de Brois qui iacet in Claravalle et Symonem de Belloforti" as sons of "Symon de Brois" & his wife[546]. Seigneur de Broyes et de Châteauvillain. "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Molesme, with the consent of "uxore mea Stephania, fratreque meo Simone", by charter dated 1144[547]. "Simon dominus Belfortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1152 in which he names "Hugone fratre meo domino de Brecis", in the presence of "domini Wilermi domini de Dampetra […et Heleidis mater eius…] et Milonis de Planceii"[548]. "Nobilis mulier Felicitas" donated property at Chasteler to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1171 with the consent of "filiorum suorum Hugonis domini Brecarum et domini Symonis de Beaufort"[549]. "Symon dominus Bellifortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1182 in which he names "Agnes uxor mea et dominus Hugo Brecarum frater meus"[550]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugo de Brois" as son of "Symon domnus de Brois" & his wife, specifying that he held his lands "circiter per annos 80", which is exaggerated, recording in a later passage his death in 1199 and burial at Clairvaux[551]. "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Symon filius meus junior et Emelina filia mea domina de Chanlita", by charter dated 1200[552]. m firstly (before 22 Oct 1144) STEPHANIE de Bar Dame de Commercy, daughter of RENAUD I Comte de Bar et de Mousson & his second wife Gisèle de Vaudémont (-12 Mar before 1178). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to "quarta [sorore eiusdem comitis =comes Barri iunior Raynaldus]" as mother of "Symon de Commarceio et due sorores illius"[553]. "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Molesme, with the consent of "uxore mea Stephania, fratreque meo Simone", by charter dated 1144[554]. m secondly ([1178]) ISABELLE de Dreux Dame de Baudémont, daughter of ROBERT I "le Grand" Comte de Dreux [ Capet] & his second wife Agnes de Baudemont dame de Braine (1160-1239). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "matrem Symonis de Castro Villani" as one of the two daughters of "comes Robertus" & his second wife, in a later passage naming her "Isabellam domna de Baia" when recording her death in 1239[555]. Dame d'Arc-en-Barrois et de Cour-l'Evêque 1197. "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Symon filius meus junior et Emelina filia mea domina de Chanlita", by charter dated 1200[556]. Hugues [III] & his first wife had four children:

a) SIMON [I] de Broyes ([1145]-after May 1208). "Hugo Brecensis dominus" donated property to Mairmonstiers, with the consent of "uxor mea Elizabeth et Simon frater meus et Simon filius meus de Commarceio", by charter dated 1178[557]. Seigneur de Broyes. Seigneur de Commercy 1173. “Symon dominus Castrivillani" recorded an agreement with "comitem Theobaldum", naming "Symone domino Commarceii fratre meo primogenito", by charter dated May 1208[558].

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b) EMMELINE de Broyes . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1182.

c) SOPHIE de Broyes . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1182/1188.

d) AGNES de Broyes (-1221). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly SIMON de Brixey Seigneur de Bourlémont, son of SIMON de Brixey & his wife Hersende --- (-[1190]). m secondly (before 1200) HENRI de Fouvent, son of --- (-1228).

Hugues [III] & his second wife had two children:

e) EMMELINE de Broyes (-[Jul 1248/Apr 1249]). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1200 under which "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Symon filius meus junior et Emelina filia mea domina de Chanlita"[559]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1219 under which "Emelina domina Chacegnaii" approved a sale to the abbey of Longuay made by "Symon dominus Castrivillani frater meus"[560]. The contract of divorce between "Erardus dominus Chascegnay" and "Emeline uxoris mee", with the consent of "Elisabeth domine Castri Villani et Simonis filii sui", is dated Sep 1224, names "Oda dicta Emeline primogenita" and provides for the dowry of "M. filiam meam" on her marriage to "comiti Gigeti"[561]. "Erard de Chacenay" recognised an obligation to return property to Clairvaux, for the soul of "Erard son père", by charter dated Jul 1248, which refers to his mother being alive at that date[562]. A charter dated Apr 1249 refers to a donation to Mores made by "nobili quondam domina Emelina bone memorie matre…Erardi domini Chacennai"[563]. m firstly ([1202]) as his second wife, EUDES [II] de Champlitte, son of EUDES de Champlitte "le Champenois" & his wife Sibylle --- (-Constantinople May 1204, bur Constantinople Church of the Apostles). m secondly (1205) ERARD [II] Seigneur de Chacenay, son of ERARD [I] Seigneur de Chacenay & his [first wife Mathilde de Donzy] (-16 Jun 1236, bur Clairvaux).

f) SIMON de Broyes (-1260). His parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records the death in 1239 of his mother "Isabella domna de Baia, mater Symonis de Castro Villani"[564]. "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Symon filius meus junior et Emelina filia mea domina de Chanlita", by charter dated 1200[565]. “Symon dominus Castrivillani" recorded an agreement with "comitem Theobaldum", naming "Symone domino Commarceii fratre meo primogenito", by charter dated May 1208[566]. "Simon Seigneur de Châteauvillain chevalier" confirmed the donations of his father Hugues de Broyes to the abbey of Andecy by charter dated 1219[567]. Seigneur de Châteauvillain et d'Arc-en-Barrois. m ALIX de Luzy, daughter of [DALMAS de Luzy & his wife Beatrix de Vignory] (-1261 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

- SIRES de CHÂTEAUVILLAIN[568].

2. SIMON de Broyes (-1187 or after). "Simon dominus Brecarum" donated property to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1131 with the consent of "Felicitatis uxoris sue et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Symonis et Emelina"[569]. Seigneur de Beaufort. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem de Brois qui iacet in Claravalle et Symonem de Belloforti" as sons of "Symon de Brois" & his wife[570]. "Simon dominus Belfortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1152 in which he names "Hugone fratre meo domino de Brecis", in the presence of "domini Wilermi domini de Dampetra […et Heleidis mater eius…] et Milonis de Planceii"[571]. "Nobilis mulier Felicitas" donated property at Chasteler to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1171 with the consent of "filiorum suorum Hugonis domini Brecarum et domini Symonis de Beaufort"[572]. "Symon dominus Bellifortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1182 in which he names "Hugone fratre meo domino de Brecis et…Felicitate filia mea", witnessed by "Erardus comes Brenensis, Martinus de Belloforti miles"[573]. "Simon Seigneur de Beaufort" donated property to the abbey of Andecy by charter dated 1182 subscribed by "Geoffroy Seigneur de Joinville son frère, Pierre chapelain du Sire de Broyes également son frère"[574]. Seigneur de Beaufort, de Trilbardou et de Charmentray. m (before 1172) as her first husband, AGNES de Joigny Dame de Ramerupt, daughter of RENARD [IV] Comte de Joigny & his wife Adelaide de Nevers (-1202 or after). "Symon dominus Bellifortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1182 in which he names "Agnes uxor mea et dominus Hugo Brecarum frater meus", witnessed by "Erardus comes Brenensis"[575]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and her second marriage has not yet been identified. She married secondly Henri d'Arzillières. Simon & his wife had one child:

a) FELICITE de Broyes (-[Feb/Mar] 1244, bur Abbaye d'Elan). "Hugo Registensis comes" noted a donation to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated [1189] in which he names "viro Symone domino Bellifortis…et Felicitas uxor mea"[576]. The parentage of Félicité is confirmed by an earlier document in the same cartulary dated 1182 in which "Symon dominus Bellifortis" names "Felicitate filia mea"[577]. "Manasses comes de Rethet" granted "Burcum castellum meum" as dowry to "Felicitati filie domini Symonis de Bello Forti" for "filio meo" by charter dated to [1191], witnessed by "Castellanus frater meus et Balduinus frater meus…"[578]. "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[579]. "Felicitas domina Belli Fortis, dicta comitissa Registensis" granted rights in "villa de Charchericourt" to "filio meo domino Galchero, Leodicensi archidiacono", by charter dated Jan 1230[580]. "Felicitas domina Bellifortis, dicta comitissa Registensis" made a donation to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated Jul 1243[581]. Dame de Beaufort et de Ramerupt. A charter dated Feb 1244 records an agreement between "Jean comte de Rethel" and "Gaucher son frère" concerning the inheritance of "la fille de feu Hugues comte de Rethel" and of "la mère dudit Gaucher"[582]. m (1186) HUGUES [II] de Rethel, son of MANASSES [IV] Comte de Rethel & his wife Mathilde Wildgräfin (-[28 May 1227/Feb 1228], bur Abbaye d'Elan). He succeeded in 1198 as Comte de Rethel.

3. EMMELINE de Broyes (-after 1136). "Simon dominus Brecarum" donated property to Andecy (Marne) by charter dated 1131 with the consent of "Felicitatis uxoris sue et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Symonis et Emelina"[583]. "Simonis Brecarum" donated property to the abbey of Andecies near Baye, with the consent of "uxoris suæ Felicitatis et liberorum suorum Hugonis…Simonis et Emelinæ", by charter dated 1136[584].

Chapter 7. SIRES de CHACENAY

The village and castle of Chacenay is situated in the south-east of the county of Champagne, on the borders with the duchy of Burgundy in the present-day canton of Essoyes, 16 kilometres south-east of Bar-sur-Seine. Pope Pascal II confirmed the possession of numerous castles to the bishop of Langres, including “...castrum Chacennaium...”, by bull dated [1105][585]. A charter dated 23 Aug 1286, which confirms the division of the lands of Chacenay between "les quatre frères Jehan, Millet, Erars et Guillaume", confirms that Chacenay was the fief partly of the comte de Champagne and partly of the bishop of Langres[586].

A. SEIGNEURS de CHACENAY

1. ANSERIC . Seigneur de Chacenay. "Anserici domini de Cancenniaco" subscribed the charter dated 1083 under which Renard-Hugues Bishop of Langres confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Molesme[587]. Donations by "Anseric pater Milonis de Cacennaco" to the abbey of Molesme are recorded in a charter dated to [1076/1104][588]. m ---. The name of Anseric's wife is not known. A charter dated to [1075], recording the foundation of the abbey of Molesme, refers to donations including by "Hugo de Curtiruno et uxor eius Gersennis cum sorore sua Chacennacensi et liberis eius"[589]. It is possible therefore that she was --- de Courteron, daughter of ---, although the chronology could indicate that the person in question was the mother of Anseric de Chacenay. Anseric & his wife had one child:

a) MILON (-[1 Apr 1104/1107]). "Milo autem filius ipsius Ansirici…cum uxore sua Adelaide et filio Hugone" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated to [1076/1104][590]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Milon de Chacenay" witnessed the charter dated 1 Apr 1104 under which Hugues Comte de Champagne donated revenue to Molesme[591]. m ADELAIDE, daughter of ---. 1102/1107. "Milo de Cacenniaco et Adelaidis uxor eius et filius eorum Hugo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 26 Dec, dated to [1084/1107][592]. Milon & his wife had two children:

i) HUGUES (-[1119/20]). "Milo de Cacenniaco et Adelaidis uxor eius et filius eorum Hugo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 26 Dec, dated to [1084/1107][593]. same person as…? HUGUES (-[1119/20]). The primary source which confirms this co-identity has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Montréal.

- SEIGNEURS de MONTREAL.

ii) ANSERIC [II] de Chacenay (-1137). "…Ansericus, Milonis filius de Cacynniacho…" witnessed the charter dated 1107 under which "Hugo Trecassinus comes" donated property to Montiéramey[594]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Ansericus de Cacynniacho…" witnessed the charter dated 1111 under which "Hugo Trecassinus comes" donated property to Montiéramey[595]. "Ansericus de Cacennaco…uxoris Hubeline…filio meo Jacobo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 22 Feb 1119[596]. "Ansericus de Chacethniaco" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "uxore sua Humbelina", by charter dated to 1135 or before[597]. m HUMBELINE, daughter of --- (-after 1137). "Ansericus de Cacennaco…uxoris Hubeline…filio meo Jacobo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 22 Feb 1119[598]. It is likely that Humbeline was closely related to Bernard Abbot of Clairvaux, maybe his sister, as he is mentioned in three charters connected with her. "Hubelina uxor Anseric de Caccennaco" donated property to the priory of Jully-les-Nonnains by charter dated 1133 which names "Godefrido et Girardo fratre abbatis Clarevallis"[599]. "Ansericus de Chacethniaco" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "uxore sua Humbelina", by charter dated to 1135 or before[600]. "Hubelina domena de Chacenay uxor Anserici defuncto" made donations to "fratribus de Ripatorio" with the consent of "Jacobo filio eius" by charter dated 1137, subscribed by "Bernardus abbas Clerævallis, Odo filius Josleni"[601]. [It is possible that Humbeline married secondly Gauthier [II] Comte de Brienne. If that is correct, she was Humbeline de Baudémont, daughter of André de Baudémont Seneschal de Champagne & his wife Agnes ---. This possible second marriage is suggested by one interpretation of a charter dated 1174 which records a dispute involving "comitem de Brenna Herardum" which was witnessed by her grandson “Erardus nepos eius de Chacenaio”[602]. Another interesting observation is that the sister of Humbeline de Baudémont married Hugues Seigneur de Montréal, shown above as the possible brother of Anséric [II], duplicate brothers/sisters marriages being relatively frequent at the time. However, there are two problems with this possible interpretation of the 1174 document. Firstly, a chronological difficulty is suggested by the birth of Humbeline´s son by her supposed first marriage before 1119, Anseric´s death in 1137, and the supposed birth of several children by her second marriage before 1147. Secondly, the more natural interpretation of the 1174 document is that Erard de Chacenay was nepos of Erard de Brienne because he was the son of the latter´s sister. As discussed in more detail in the chapter dealing with the Comtes de Brienne, this latter interpretation also best explains another charter dated 1146 as well as the introduction of the name Erard into the family of the seigneurs de Chacenay. If that second interpretation is correct, there were two different individuals named Humbeline, one married to Anseric de Chacenay and the other to Gauthier de Brienne.] Anseric [II] & his wife had four children:

(a) JACQUES de Chacenay (-15 Jun [1152/58]). "Ansericus de Cacennaco…uxoris Hubeline…filio meo Jacobo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 22 Feb 1119[603]. Seigneur de Chacenay.

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(b) ANSERIC [III] . "Anserico frater eius [Jacobi de Chacenaio]" is named in the charter dated 1146 which confirms donations by "Hubelina mater Jacobi de Chacenaio" to Montier-la-Celle[604]. Seigneur de Feins. He joined the crusade in 1147[605].

(c) THOMAS (-after [1177]). "Thomas monachus Clarevallis patruus eius" witnessed the charter dated 1167 under which Erard de Chacenay confirmed donations to the abbey of Larrivour[606]. Prior at Molesme 1160/1161. Prior at Clairvaux 1161. Abbot of Molesmes 1172, resigned [1177].

(d) PETRONILLE-ELISABETH de Chacenay (-1165 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1139/1165. The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Petronilla, Barri comitissa…pro anima viri sui Widonis et filiorum suorum Milonis et Willelmlmi"[607]. There is doubt about her name as the cartulary of Troyes Saint-Pierre records a charter dated [1148/53] which recalls a donation by "Helisabeth mater Milonis comitis Barensis et ipsius uxor Agnes"[608]. m GUY de Brienne Comte de Bar-sur-Seine, son of MILON de Brienne Comte de Bar-sur-Seine & his wife Mathilde de Noyers (-13 Feb ----, 1145 or after).

JACQUES de Chacenay, son of ANSERIC [II] Seigneur de Chacenay & his wife Humbeline [de Troyes] (-15 Jun [1152/58]). "Ansericus de Cacennaco…uxoris Hubeline…filio meo Jacobo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 22 Feb 1119[609]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Hubelina domena de Chacenay uxor Anserici defuncto" made donations to "fratribus de Ripatorio" with the consent of "Jacobo filio eius" by charter dated 1137, subscribed by "Bernardus abbas Clerævallis, Odo filius Josleni"[610]. "Jacobus dominus de Cachennai" with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee" made donations to Basse-Fontaine on the suggestion of "Galteri Brenensium comitis et matris, uxoris eius, domine Agnetis de Baldimento et domine mee A Brenensium comitisse" by charter dated 1146[611]. The foundation charter of the abbey of Mores, undated but dated to 1152, records the donations of "Ansericus de Chacennaico…uxore sua Hubelina et filio suo Jacobo" and "Jacobus de Chacennaio…uxore sua Agnete"[612].

m (before 1146) as her first husband, AGNES [de Brienne, daughter of GAUTHIER [II] Comte de Brienne[ & his wife [Humbeline de Baudément] ([1122/25]-after 1191). "Jacobus dominus de Cachennai", with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee", made donations to Basse-Fontaine on the suggestion of "Galteri Brenensium comitis et matris, uxoris eius, domine Agnetis de Baldimento et domine mee A Brenensium comitisse" by charter dated 1146[613]. The parentage of the wife of Jacques Seigneur de Chacenay is suggested by this document dated 1146. It is also indicated by the charter dated 1174 under which the bishop of Troyes confirmed his judgment relating to "villa de Prait" which names her supposed brother "comitum de Brena Herardum" and is witnessed by "Andreas frater comitis, Erardus nepos eius de Chacenaio"[614]. One of the interpretations of this document is that "Erardus nepos eius [=of Erard [II] Comte de Brienne] de Chacenaio" was the nephew of Comte Erard because he was the son of his sister. Another possible interpretation of the 1174 document, as explained in more detail in the chapter dealing with the comtes de Brienne, is that Erard de Chacenay was "nepos" of Erard [II] Comte de Brienne because of a relationship through the latter´s mother, Humbeline de Baudément, wife of Gauthier [II] Comte de Brienne. In that case, Agnes must have been born from an otherwise unrecorded first marriage of her father. However, this alternative interpretation does not satisfactorily explain the charter dated 1146 nor the entry of the name "Erard" into the Chacenay family after Agnes´s marriage, which certainly suggests that Agnes belonged to the family of the comtes de Brienne. If Agnes´s parentage is correct as shown in the present document, she must have been one of her parents´ oldest children. "Agnes domina de Chacennaio…filiis suis Thoma et Ayrardo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1158, confirmed by "Henricus…Trecensis episcopus"[615]. She married secondly (after 1158) Hugues de Vandeuvre. Her second marriage is indicated by her testament "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191] and made "coram…filiarum mearum M[argareta] domina Chanlotis et H. domina de Durnai", under which the testator bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis", and property "apud Taneileres" to "filie domini H[ugonis] Vendopere"[616]. "Agnes domine de Cachenanaio", with the consent of her unnamed children, made donations to Basse-Fontaine for the soul of "domini mei Jacobi…filius meus Erardus…quando perrexit Jerosolimam" by charter dated to [1179/83], witnessed by "Johannes dominus Cachanaii…Henricus de Cachennais et filius eius Johannes"[617]. She maybe married thirdly Jean ---. Her third marriage is suggested by the charter dated to [1179/83] under which "Agnes domine de Cachenanaio", with the consent of her unnamed children, made donations to Basse-Fontaine for the soul of "domini mei Jacobi…filius meus Erardus…quando perrexit Jerosolimam", witnessed by "Johannes dominus Cachanaii…"[618]. It is clear that "Jean seigneur de Chacenay" could not have been one of Agnes´s children by her first marriage. One possible explanation of the charter is therefore that he was Agnes´s third husband, enjoying the title by right of his wife.

Jacques & his wife had [three] children:

1. THOMAS de Chacenay (-1179, before 11 Dec). "Agnes domina de Chacennaio…filiis suis Thoma et Ayrardo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1158, confirmed by "Henricus…Trecensis episcopus"[619]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Thomas de Cachenato filius Jacobi jam miles" confirmed donations to the abbey of Larrivour, with the consent of "Aherardus filius Jacobi de Cachenato", by charter dated 1158[620]. "Thomas de Chacenniaco" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Airardus frater eius", by charter dated 1171[621]. "Dominus Thomas de Chacenai…" witnessed the charter dated 1179 which records the donation to Clairvaux made by "Paganus de Univilla…"[622]. [m ---. The name of Thomas´s wife is not known. Thomas & his wife had [one child]:

a) [JACQUES (-after 1189). "Arardus de Chacennaio" confirmed donations to Clairvaux made by "avus meus Ansericus, laudante uxore sua Humbelina", with the consent of "uxore mea Mathilde et nepote meo Jacobo", by charter dated 11 Dec 1179[623]. The document does not specify the parentage of the witness Jacques, but the most likely explanation for the words "nepote meo" is that he was the minor son of Erard´s older brother. "Airardus dominus Chacenniaci" donated property to Clairvaux by charter dated 1189 witnessed by "Jacobus nepos meus…"[624].]

2. ERARD [I] de Chacenay (-Acre 1191, before 12 Jul). "Agnes domina de Chacennaio…filiis suis Thoma et Ayrardo" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1158, confirmed by "Henricus…Trecensis episcopus"[625]. "Thomas de Cachenato filius Jacobi jam miles" confirmed donations to the abbey of Larrivour, with the consent of "Aherardus filius Jacobi de Cachenato", by charter dated 1158[626]. "Thomas de Chacenniaco" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Airardus frater eius", by charter dated 1171[627]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Arardus de Chacennaio" confirmed donations to Clairvaux made by "avus meus Ansericus, laudante uxore sua Humbelina", with the consent of "uxore mea Mathilde et nepote meo Jacobo", by charter dated 11 Dec 1179[628]. "Airardus dominus Cacenniaci uxore mee Felicitate laudante" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1183, which refers to a donation of "vineam Rufe de Couvegnon" made by "matris mee" (who is unnamed in the document but "Agnes…domina de Chachennaio" is recorded making the same donation in the following charter)[629]. "Airardus dominus Chacenniaci" donated property to Clairvaux by charter dated 1189 witnessed by "Jacobus nepos meus…"[630]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois Fontaines names "Erardus de Cacenaio" among those who died in 1191 at the siege of Acre[631]. m firstly MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-[11 Dec 1179/1183]). "Arardus de Chacennaio" confirmed donations to Clairvaux made by "avus meus Ansericus, laudante uxore sua Humbelina", with the consent of "uxore mea Mathilde et nepote meo Jacobo", by charter dated 11 Dec 1179[632]. "Erardus dominus Chacennaii…Mathilde uxore sua" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1182[633]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, "Mathilde or Félicité, daughter of Hervé [III] de Donzy & his second wife Clémence de Bourgogne" was the wife of Erard [I] de Chacenay[634]. The primary source which confirms this parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. As explained in the document BURGUNDY DUCHY NOBILITY, if this parentage of Erard´s wife is correct, it is chronologically more likely that Clémence, her mother, was the first wife of Geoffroy [III] de Donzy. If this is correct, she was MATHILDE [Félicité] de Donzy, daughter of [GEOFFROY [III] Seigneur de Donzy & his first wife Clémence de Bourgogne [Capet]. m secondly FELICITE, daughter of --- (-after 1183). "Airardus dominus Cacenniaci uxore mee Felicitate laudante" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1183, which refers to a donation of "vineam Rufe de Couvegnon" made by "matris mee" (who is unnamed in the document but "Agnes…domina de Chachennaio" is recorded making the same donation in the following charter)[635]. As note above, Europäische Stammtafeln conflates the two wives of Erard [I] de Chacenay into "Mathilde or Félicité, daughter of Hervé [III] de Donzy & his second wife Clémence de Bourgogne"[636]. It is not known whether this is correct, but until more information in other primary sources comes to light it is considered preferable to show Erard as having married two different wives. Erard [I] & his first wife had three children:

a) JACQUES (-[1191/92]). His parentage is confirmed by the testament of "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191], under which she bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis"[637]. This document indicates that Jacques must have briefly survived his father, and that he must have been born from his father´s first marriage assuming that he was old enough to hold property in his own name at the date of his grandmother´s testament.

b) ERARD [II] de Chacenay (-16 Jun 1236, bur Clairvaux). Seigneur de Chacenay. "Erardus dominus de Chacennei filius domini Erardi" confirmed donations to Mores made by "antecessores mei de Chaceneo…Ansericus et Jacobus filius eius et Erardus pater meus", with the consent of "Emeliana uxor mea", by charter dated 1205[638].

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c) CLEMENCE . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Sep 1211 under which “Erardus de Chacenaio” acknowledged that “Odo de Grancei sororius eiusdem Erardi" held "feodum de Ries" from "Blanchæ comitissæ Campaniæ"[639]. "Eudes seigneur de Grancey, sa femme Clémence et ses fils" renounced rights in favour of the abbey of Pothières by charter dated 1218[640]. 1214/1233. m EUDES [II] Seigneur de Grancey et de Larrey, son of RENAUD Seigneur de Grancey & his wife --- (-after 1218).

3. [MARGUERITE (-after 1204). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the testament of her mother "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191] and made "coram…filiarum mearum M[argareta] domina Chanlotis et H. domina de Durnai", under which the testator bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis", and property "apud Taneileres" to "filie domini H[ugonis] Vendopere" by charter dated to [1191][641]. The fact that Marguerite inherited land of her presumed nephew Jacques de Chacenay suggests that she was born from her mother´s first marriage to Jacques Seigneur de Chacenay, but this supposition is not beyond all doubt. "Theobaldus de Barro" noted the donation to Basse-Fontaine of "domum de Coveignon…et vineam Ruffe" made by "Agnes…quondam domina Chacenaii, mater uxoris mee Margarete et Hu--- de Durnaio", with the consent of "uxor mea", by undated charter which must presumably be dated to after [1191][642]. “Theobaudus de Barro dominus Chamloti” donated produce from his grange at Champlost to Pontigny, where he had chosen to be buried, with the support of “uxore mea Margarite et filiabus meis Petronilla et Agna”, by charter dated 1204[643]. m THIBAUT de Brienne, son of GUY Comte de Bar-sur-Seine [Brienne] & his wife Petronille-Elisabeth de Chacenay (-1204 or after, bur Pontigny).]

4. [HUGUETTE (-before 1193). Her parentage is indicated by the testament of her mother "Agnes…domina Cacenaii", dated to [1191] and made "coram…filiarum mearum M[argareta] domina Chanlotis et H. domina de Durnai", under which the testator bequeathed land "apud Lusigniacum et apud Montem Susanum", previously held by "Jacobus filius domini Erardi Cacensi", to "filie mee M[argarete] domine Chanlotis", and property "apud Taneileres" to "filie domini H[ugonis] Vendopere" by charter dated to [1191][644]. This suggests that Huguette was born from her mother´s second marriage. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Dame de Durnay. "Theobaldus de Barro" noted the donation to Basse-Fontaine of "domum de Coveignon…et vineam Ruffe" made by "Agnes…quondam domina Chacenaii, mater uxoris mee Margarete et Hu--- de Durnaio", with the consent of "uxor mea", by undated charter which must presumably be dated to after [1191][645].]

ERARD [II] de Chacenay, son of ERARD [I] Seigneur de Chacenay & his [first wife Mathilde de Donzy] (-16 Jun 1236, bur Clairvaux). Seigneur de Chacenay. A charter dated 1203 records a donation to the abbey of Longuay by "Erardus dominus de Cacennay nondum miles"[646]. "Erardus dominus de Chacennei filius domini Erardi" confirmed donations to Mores made by "antecessores mei de Chaceneo…Ansericus et Jacobus filius eius et Erardus pater meus", with the consent of "Emeliana uxor mea", by charter dated 1205[647]. "Airardus dominus de Chassenay" with the consent of his unnamed wife confimed donations to Basse-Fontaine by "domina Agnete de Chassenay" by charter dated 1209, which does not specify the relationship between the two[648]. “Erardus de Chacenaio” acknowledged that “Odo de Grancei sororius eiusdem Erardi" held "feodum de Ries" from "Blanchæ comitissæ Campaniæ" by charter dated Sep 1211[649]. "Erardus dominus de Chacenaii" confirmed the donation to Clairvaux abbey made by "Milo miles de Cherreve", with the consent of "Emelina uxor dicti Milonis, Everardus, Symon, Milo filii eorundem", by charter dated 1215[650]. "Erardus dominus de Chacenai" donated property to Clairvaux abbey, with the consent of "uxor mea Emelina et filii mei Erardus et Mathildis", by charter dated 1217[651]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[652]. "Herveus comes Nivernensis" confirmed a donation by "dominus Erardus de Cachenaio nepos noster" (first cousin of Erard) to the Teutonic knights by charter dated Jul 1219[653]. "Erardus dominus de Chacennaio" donated property to Mores, with the consent of "Emeline uxoris mee…filii mei Erardus et Hugo", by charter dated 1228[654]. An epitaph at Clairvaux records the death "1236 XVI Kal Jul" of "Erardus senior dominus Chacennaii"[655].

m (1205, divorced Sep 1224) as her second husband, EMMELINE de Broyes, widow of EUDES [II] de Champlitte, daughter of HUGUES [III] Seigneur de Broyes & his second wife Isabelle de Dreux (-[Jul 1248/Apr 1249]). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1200 under which "Hugo dominus Brecarum" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea et Symon filius meus junior et Emelina filia mea domina de Chanlita"[656]. "Erardus dominus de Chacennei filius domini Erardi" confirmed donations to Mores made by "antecessores mei de Chaceneo…Ansericus et Jacobus filius eius et Erardus pater meus", with the consent of "Emeliana uxor mea", by charter dated 1205[657]. "Erardus dominus de Chacenai" donated property to Clairvaux abbey, with the consent of "uxor mea Emelina et filii mei Erardus et Mathildis", by charter dated 1217[658]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to Montier-la-Celle with the consent of "Emelina uxor mea et filius meus Erardus et filie mee Mahaut et Johanneta" by charter dated 1218[659]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[660]. "Emelina domina Chacegnaii" approved a sale to the abbey of Longuay made by "Symon dominus Castrivillani frater meus" by charter dated 1219[661]. The contract of divorce between "Erardus dominus Chascegnay" and "Emeline uxoris mee", with the consent of "Elisabeth domine Castri Villani et Simonis filii sui", is dated Sep 1224, names "Oda dicta Emeline primogenita" and provides for the dowry of "M. filiam meam" on her marriage to "comiti Gigeti"[662]. "Erardus dominus de Chacennaio" donated property to Mores, with the consent of "Emeline uxoris mee…filii mei Erardus et Hugo", by charter dated 1228[663]. "Erard de Chacenay" recognised an obligation to return property to Clairvaux, for the soul of "Erard son père", by charter dated Jul 1248, which refers to his mother being alive at that date[664]. A charter dated Apr 1249 refers to a donation to Mores made by "nobili quondam domina Emelina bone memorie matre…Erardi domini Chacennai"[665].

Erard [II] & his wife had five children:

1. ERARD [III] (-killed in battle Westcapelle, Walcheren island 4 Jul 1253). "Erardus dominus de Chacenai" donated property to Clairvaux abbey, with the consent of "uxor mea Emelina et filii mei Erardus et Mathildis", by charter dated 1217[666]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to Montier-la-Celle with the consent of "Emelina uxor mea et filius meus Erardus et filie mee Mahaut et Johanneta" by charter dated 1218[667]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[668]. "Erardus dominus de Chacennaio" donated property to Mores, with the consent of "Emeline uxoris mee…filii mei Erardus et Hugo", by charter dated 1228[669]. Seigneur de Chacenay. "Erard de Chacenay" recognised an obligation to return property to Clairvaux, for the soul of "Erard son père", by charter dated Jul 1248, which refers to his mother being alive at that date[670]. The Chronicle attributed to Baudouin d´Avesnes names "…messires Erars de Chacenay…" among those killed in battle at "Waucres…1253 le jour saint Martin le bouillant"[671].

2. MATHILDE . "Erardus dominus de Chacenai" donated property to Clairvaux abbey, with the consent of "uxor mea Emelina et filii mei Erardus et Mathildis", by charter dated 1217[672]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to Montier-la-Celle with the consent of "Emelina uxor mea et filius meus Erardus et filie mee Mahaut et Johanneta" by charter dated 1218[673]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[674]. Her marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 1223 under which Jean King of Jerusalem confirmed an agreement about the sénéchaussée du Nivernais between Mathilde Ctss de Nevers and Erard de Chacenay, under which the latter relinquished his claim in return for the allegiance of "Gui seigneur d´Arcis, qui avait épousé Mathilde fille du dit Hérard de Chacenay" for "la terre de Gachy"[675]. 1233. m (before Jun 1223) GUY d'Arcis-sur-Aube, son of JEAN de Montréal Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube & his wife Helisende --- (-after 1241).

3. JEANNE . "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to Montier-la-Celle with the consent of "Emelina uxor mea et filius meus Erardus et filie mee Mahaut et Johanneta" by charter dated 1218[676]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[677].

4. HUGUES (-[on crusade 1249]). "Erardus dominus de Chacennaio" donated property to Mores, with the consent of "Emeline uxoris mee…filii mei Erardus et Hugo", by charter dated 1228[678]. A charter dated Aug 1240 confirms the donation made by "Huetus dominus Chacenaii" to the church of Saint-Nicholas de Chacenay, with the consent of "Ammeline matris sue domine Chacenaii"[679]. "Elisabeth dame de Grancey" recorded a dispute between her and "Eude seigneur de Grancey son mari" concerning property donated to Clairvaux, and that after her husband´s death she renounced her claims, by charter dated 1244, which names "Guillelmum de Chamlita vicecomitem Divionensem fratrem meum…Hugonem dominum Chacenaii…" among the guarantors[680].

5. ALIX (-before 1278). Her two marriages are confirmed by the undated charter under which "Guillelmi vicecomitis de Meloduno et Aalidis uxoris eius" confirmed money received by "prædictæ Aalidis" from "dominum Guidonem quondam comitem Forensem eius virum atque fratrem Renaudi de Foreisio moderni comitis"[681]. Her first marriage is confirmed by the contract of divorce between "Erardus dominus Chascegnay" and "Emeline uxoris mee", with the consent of "Elisabeth domine Castri Villani et Simonis filii sui", dated Sep 1224, which provides for the dowry of "M. filiam meam" on her marriage to "comiti Gigeti"[682], although it is unclear why Alix is referred to as "M". Dame de Chacenay. "Gui comte de Forest et sire de Chacenay" granted concessions "à cause de dame Aalis de Chacenay sa femme, fille de feu Erars seigneur de Chacenay…[à] tous les sujets du dit Chacenay" by charter dated Aug 1255[683]. "Guillelmus vicecomes de Melonduno et Aalidis uxor eius" confirmed receipt of property from "Johanne domino de Castrovillani et fratre Roberto abbate monasterii Arremarnensis" relating to the inheritance of "dicte Aalidis" by charter dated 3 Jul 1261[684]. An Arrêt of the Parlement de Paris ordered "comes Forisiensis" to pay the dowry of "Alicie de Chacenaio épouse dudit vicomte" to "vicecomiti Meledunensi" dated 12 Jun 1267[685]. m firstly (1224) GUY [V] Comte de Forez, son of GUY [IV] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his first wife Philippa [Mathilde] de Dampierre (-[12 Sep] 1259). m secondly ([12 Sep 1259/10 Aug 1260]) GUILLAUME [III] Vicomte de Melun, son of ADAM [III] Vicomte de Melun & his second wife Comtesse de sancerre (-6 Jun 1278).

B. SIRES de CHACENAY (ARCIS-sur-AUBE)

JEAN de Montréal, son of ANSERIC [I] Seigneur de Montréal & his wife Adelaide de Pleurre (-Acre 7 Jul 1189). "Ansericus de Monteregali…Ansericus filius eius…Johannes minor frater eiusdem et eorum mater Aalidis, Heluis filia eius" attested the donation to Reigny by "Ivo de Avalone" by charter dated 1164[686]. "Ansericus de Monteregali" donated property to the church of Notre-Dame de Montréal, for the soul of "Alaydis uxoris meæ" and with the consent of "Ansericus et Johannes filii mei et Sybilla predicti Anserici uxor", by charter dated 1170[687]. Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube. "Ansericus dominus Montis Regalis", leaving for Jerusalem, donated property to the priory of Saint-Bernard de Montréal by charter dated 1189, witnessed by "dominus Joannes de Arceis frater meus…"[688]. "Johannes de Arcies", leaving for Jerusalem, donated rights to the churches of Escharlis and Fontaine-Jean, with the consent of "Helissanz uxor mea", by charter dated 1189, witnessed by "dominus Ansericus de Monte-Regali, Guido de Dampetro, Gaucherius dominus Castri-Rainardi…"[689]. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Montréal records the death "7 Jul" of "Johannes de Arcis frater domini Anserici, domini de Monte Regali"[690].

m as her first husband, HELISENDE de Joigny, daughter of RENARD [IV] Comte de Joigny & his wife Adela de Nevers (-26 Feb after 1226). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Her first marriage is indicated by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records the departure on crusade in 1219 of "comes Milo de Barro super Sequanam cum filio suo Galthero et cum Iohanne de Arceis filiastro suo"[691]. "Johannes de Arcies", leaving for Jerusalem, donated rights to the churches of Escharlis and Fontaine-Jean, with the consent of "Helissanz uxor mea", by charter dated 1189[692]. She married secondly Milon Comte de Bar-sur-Seine. “Milo comes Barri super Sequanam” confirmed a purchase by the people of Bar, with the consent of “uxoris mee Helissendis”, by charter dated [29 Mar/17 Apr] 1199[693]. "Helisendi uxore sua et Galtherio filio suo" consented to the donation by "Milo comes Bari super Secanam" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun confirmed by charter dated 12 Oct 1199[694]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1210, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[695]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1206[696]. "Millo comes Barri super Secanam et Elixanda uxor mea et Gaucherus filius meus" founded the Hospital of Bar-sur-Seine by charter dated 1210[697]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam et Elissendis comitissa et Galaherius filius eorum" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Feb 1218, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[698]. “Helisendis comitissa Barri super Secanam” donated her rights in “domo monachorum de Vilael" to "abbatem…Majoris Monasterii", for the souls of "Milonis mariti mei, comitis Barri, et filiorum meorum Johannis et Gaucherii", by charter dated [30 Mar/18 Apr] 1226[699]. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "IV Kal Mar" of "Helisendis…comitissa Barri super Sequanam"[700].

Jean & his wife had three children:

1. JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-before Jul 1222). Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne declared by charter dated Jul 1222 that "Guido dominus Archeiarum" acknowledged receipt from "Anserici fratri suo thesaurario Lingonensi" of his share in the succession of "bone memorie Johannis fratris eorum"[701]. “Helisendis comitissa Barri super Secanam” donated her rights in “domo monachorum de Vilael" to "abbatem…Majoris Monasterii", for the souls of "Milonis mariti mei, comitis Barri, et filiorum meorum Johannis et Gaucherii", by charter dated [30 Mar/18 Apr] 1226[702].

2. ANSERIC d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 1222). Thesaurarius of Langres. Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne declared by charter dated Jul 1222 that "Guido dominus Archeiarum" acknowledged receipt from "Anserici fratri suo thesaurario Lingonensi" of his share in the succession of "bone memorie Johannis fratris eorum"[703].

3. GUY d'Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 1241). 1219/1241. Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne declared by charter dated Jul 1222 that "Guido dominus Archeiarum" acknowledged receipt from "Anserici fratri suo thesaurario Lingonensi" of his share in the succession of "bone memorie Johannis fratris eorum"[704]. m MATHILDE de Chacenay, daughter of ERARD [III] Seigneur de Chacenay & his wife Emmeline de Broyes. "Erardus dominus de Chacenai" donated property to Clairvaux abbey, with the consent of "uxor mea Emelina et filii mei Erardus et Mathildis", by charter dated 1217[705]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to Montier-la-Celle with the consent of "Emelina uxor mea et filius meus Erardus et filie mee Mahaut et Johanneta" by charter dated 1218[706]. "Erardus dominus Chacenaii" donated property to the abbey of Longuay, with the consent of "Emmelina uxor mea, et Erardus filius meus, et Mahaut et Johanneta filie mee", by charter dated Jul 1218[707]. Her marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 1223 under which Jean King of Jerusalem confirmed an agreement about the sénéchaussée du Nivernais between Mathilde Ctss de Nevers and Erard de Chacenay, under which the latter relinquished his claim in return for the allegiance of "Gui seigneur d´Arcis, qui avait épousé Mathilde fille du dit Hérard de Chacenay" for "la terre de Gachy"[708]. 1233. Guy & his wife had one child:

a) JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-before 1273). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

- see below.

JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube, son of GUY Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube & his wife Mathilde de Chacenay (-before 1273). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

m ISABELLE de Noyers, daughter of MILON [VIII] Sire de Noyers & his wife ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 13 Jun 1278 under which her sons "Erars et Guillaume d´Arcies frères, filz de noble home Jehan et de noble dame Ysabeau, seigneur et dame d´Arcies" divided property between each other[709]. Her family origin is confirmed by the testament of her grandson "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), which was witnessed by "mon…cosin monsr Mile de Noyers…"[710]. A charter dated 1273 records the division of the Chacenay property between her sons which was decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[711], although the document does not express the family relationship.

Jean & his wife had five children:

1. JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-1307). A charter dated 1273 records the division of property between "Jehan chevalier seigneur d´Arcyes et ses frères Erars d´Arcyes escuyer, Guillaume clerc et Milet et Helissant leur suer", under which "Jehan soit sire d´Arcyes et de toutes les appartenances d´outre Seigne" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[712]. Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube, Seigneur de Chacenay. "Johannes miles dominus Arceyarum et Chacenaii" sold property to Troyes Saint-Loup, with the consent of "Milone fratre meo", by charter dated 17 Aug 1282[713]. Philippe III King of France confirmed the partition of territories of "Aalis…dame de Chacenay leur tante" between "Jehan d´Arcies chevaliers et ses frères" by charter dated 1285[714]. A charter dated 23 Aug 1286 records the confirmation, by "Jehans de Montaigne bailliz de Sens", of the division of "la terre de Chacenay" between "les quatre frères Jehan, Millet, Erars et Guillaume"[715]. [m firstly ---. No direct proof has been found of this supposed first marriage. However, Jean´s marriage to his known wife Alix de Joinville, in 1300, is unlikely to have been his first considering the chronology of this family.] m [secondly] (3 May 1300) as her first husband, ALIX de Joinville, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Joinville, Sénéchal de Champagne [historian of Louis IX King of France] & his second wife Alix de Reynel (-after Mar 1336). The contract of marriage between Jean d´Arcis and Alix de Joinville is dated 3 May 1300 and names "son père…ses deux frères Jean sire d´Ancerville et Ansel sire de Rimaucourt"[716]. "Jean seigneur de Joinville" confirm the marriage of "sa fille Alix" and "Jean d'Arcis et de Chacenay", with the consent of "ses fils Jean seigneur d'Ancerville et Anseau seigneur de Rimaucourt", giving "ses neveux Gautier de Vaucouleurs et Gui de Sailly" as guarantors for the dowry, by charter dated 14 Sep 1300[717]. She married secondly (before Jul 1312) John of Lancaster Seigneur de Beaufort-en-Champagne. "Jean de Lancastre seigneur de Beaufort et sa femme Alix de Joinville" made donations to the abbey of Chapelle-aux-Planches for masses, by charter dated Jul 1312[718]. An Arrêt of the Parlement de Paris dated 2 Jun 1323 ordered the seizure of the property of "Alix de Joinville dame de Beaufort"[719]. "Aaliz de Jainville dame de Biaufort et d'Arsis" donated property to the abbey of la Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 19 Apr 1336[720].

2. MILON d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-before Jan 1308). A charter dated 1273 records the division of property between "Jehan chevalier seigneur d´Arcyes et ses frères Erars d´Arcyes escuyer, Guillaume clerc et Milet et Helissant leur suer", under which "Jehan soit sire d´Arcyes et de toutes les appartenances d´outre Seigne" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[721]. "Johannes miles dominus Arceyarum et Chacenaii" sold property to Troyes Saint-Loup, with the consent of "Milone fratre meo", by charter dated 17 Aug 1282[722]. A charter dated 23 Aug 1286 records the confirmation, by "Jehans de Montaigne bailliz de Sens", of the division of "la terre de Chacenay" between "les quatre frères Jehan, Millet, Erars et Guillaume"[723]. A charter dated Jan 1307 (O.S.) records the division of property between "Erars d´Arcies chevaliers et Guillaume son frère chevaliers" inherited from "Jehan jadis seigneur d´Arcies leur père et de Milet d´Arcies jadis seigneur de Bleigny leur frére" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[724].

3. ERARD d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after Jan 1308). A charter dated 1273 records the division of property between "Jehan chevalier seigneur d´Arcyes et ses frères Erars d´Arcyes escuyer, Guillaume clerc et Milet et Helissant leur suer", under which "Jehan soit sire d´Arcyes et de toutes les appartenances d´outre Seigne" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[725]. "Erars et Guillaume d´Arcies frères, filz de noble home Jehan et de noble dame Ysabeau, seigneur et dame d´Arcies" divided property between each other, by which "Erars" took "la terre et chastellerie de Chascenay…comme madame Aelis dame de Chascenay le tenoit", by charter dated 13 Jun 1278[726]. "Erardus de Chacenayo miles" donated property, previously held by "bone memorie Aalidis quondam domina de Chacenayo", to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated Jan 1281 (O.S.)[727]. A charter dated 23 Aug 1286 records the confirmation, by "Jehans de Montaigne bailliz de Sens", of the division of "la terre de Chacenay" between "les quatre frères Jehan, Millet, Erars et Guillaume"[728]. A charter dated Jan 1307 (O.S.) records the division of property between "Erars d´Arcies chevaliers et Guillaume son frère chevaliers" inherited from "Jehan jadis seigneur d´Arcies leur père et de Milet d´Arcies jadis seigneur de Bleigny leur frére" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[729]. m as her second husband, MARGUERITE de la Broce, widow of DREUX de Chappes, daughter of --- de la Broce & his wife --- (-1320, bur Mores). A manuscript records the death in 1320 of "Marguerite de la Broce, veuve en premières noces de Dreux de Chapes, dame de Chapes, femme d´Erard d´Arcis chevalier seigneur de Chacenay" and her burial at Mores[730]. Erard & his wife had [four] children:

a) GUILLAUME d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-[7 Jan/17 Feb] 1326). The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), chose his burial "chiés les Freres meneurs de Troyes", requested that the provisions of the testament of "feu mon…seigneur et père monseigneur jadis Erart seigneur d´Arcies chevaliers et de feu jadis madame Marguerite ma mère" be executed, bequeathed property to "mes…suers suer Jehanne d´Arcies, nonain d´Avenay, et Agnès d´Arcies, nonain de Juerre", and named as executors "ma…compeigne Quenegons de Grancy dame d´Arcies, mes…cosins Jehan d´Arcies arcediacre de Laçois en l´église de Leingres, mons. Erart d´Arcies chevaliers, Jacot, Gauchier et Guillaume de Pacy escuyers", in the presence of "mon…cosin monsr Mile de Noyers, monsr Itier de la Broce, monsr Erard d´Arcies chevaliers", and was opened 17 Feb 1325 (O.S.)[731]. m CUNEGONDE de Grancey, daughter of EUDES [IV] Sire de Grancey & his wife Elisabeth de Blamont. The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), named as executors "ma…compeigne Quenegons de Grancy dame d´Arcies, mes…cosins Jehan d´Arcies arcediacre de Laçois en l´église de Leingres, mons. Erart d´Arcies chevaliers, Jacot, Gauchier et Guillaume de Pacy escuyers"[732].

b) JEANNE d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 1326). The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "mes…suers suer Jehanne d´Arcies, nonain d´Avenay, et Agnès d´Arcies, nonain de Juerre"[733]. Nun at Avenay.

c) AGNES d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 1326). The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "mes…suers suer Jehanne d´Arcies, nonain d´Avenay, et Agnès d´Arcies, nonain de Juerre"[734]. Nun at Juerre.

d) [MARGUERITE d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 15 Jun 1348). "Marguerite d´Arcies dame de Saint Briz et de Chacenay et Dreues de Mello chevaliers ses…filz seigneur de Saint Briz" relinquished rights in favour of the inhabitants of Chitry by charter dated 15 Jun 1348[735]. m --- de Mello, son of ---.]

4. GUILLAUME d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 19 May 1328). A charter dated 1273 records the division of property between "Jehan chevalier seigneur d´Arcyes et ses frères Erars d´Arcyes escuyer, Guillaume clerc et Milet et Helissant leur suer", under which "Jehan soit sire d´Arcyes et de toutes les appartenances d´outre Seigne" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[736]. "Erars et Guillaume d´Arcies frères, filz de noble home Jehan et de noble dame Ysabeau, seigneur et dame d´Arcies" divided property between each other, by which "Erars" took "la terre et chastellerie de Chascenay…comme madame Aelis dame de Chascenay le tenoit", by charter dated 13 Jun 1278[737]. A charter dated 23 Aug 1286 records the confirmation, by "Jehans de Montaigne bailliz de Sens", of the division of "la terre de Chacenay" between "les quatre frères Jehan, Millet, Erars et Guillaume"[738]. A charter dated Jan 1307 (O.S.) records the division of property between "Erars d´Arcies chevaliers et Guillaume son frère chevaliers" inherited from "Jehan jadis seigneur d´Arcies leur père et de Milet d´Arcies jadis seigneur de Bleigny leur frére" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[739]. m REINE d´Ancy-le-Franc, daughter of ---. "Reine d´Ancy-le-Franc et son mari Guillaume d´Arcis chevalier" granted rights to Molesme by charter dated Nov 1285[740]. Guillaume & his wife had [two] children:

a) ERARD d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-[1344]). The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), named as executors "…mes…cosins Jehan d´Arcies arcediacre de Laçois en l´église de Leingres, mons. Erart d´Arcies chevaliers, Jacot, Gauchier et Guillaume de Pacy escuyers"[741]. A charter dated 6 Dec 1331 records a dispute between the abbey of Montiéramey and "messire Erars d´Arcees sires de Chacenay…et Blanche de Chateillon sa femme"[742]. m (contract 26 Jan 1331) BLANCHE de Châtillon, daughter of GERARD de Châtillon-en-Bazois Seigneur de la Roche-Milay & his wife Guillemette de Couches-les-Mines. A charter dated 6 Dec 1331 records a dispute between the abbey of Montiéramey and "messire Erars d´Arcees sires de Chacenay…et Blanche de Chateillon sa femme"[743]. Erard & his wife had two children:

i) JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-10 May 1338, bur Mores). A manuscript history of Chacenay names "Jean d´Arcis damoiseau" as the son of Erard and records his death 10 May 1338 and burial at Mores[744].

ii) JEANNE d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-after 15 May 1391). "Jehanne d´Arcées dame de Larrey et de Chacenay" acknowledged fiefs held from the duke of Burgundy by charter dated 12 Jun 1372 and 15 May 1391, naming "mes…filz Roubert de Grancey chevaliers…Guillaume de Grancey seigneur de Larrey"[745]. m GUILLAUME de Grancey, son of ROBERT de Grancey Seigneur de Larrey & his wife --- (-before Jul 1372).

b) [JEAN d´Arcis-sur-Aube (-1344, before 23 Sep). The parentage of Jean has not been confirmed. It is possible that he was the son of one of the other brothers who are named above. The testament of "Guillaume sires d´Arcies chevaliers", dated 7 Jan 1325 (O.S.), named as executors "…mes…cosins Jehan d´Arcies arcediacre de Laçois en l´église de Leingres, mons. Erart d´Arcies chevaliers, Jacot, Gauchier et Guillaume de Pacy escuyers"[746]. Bishop of Autun 1331. Bishop of Langres 1342.]

5. HELISENDE d´Arcis-sur-Aube . A charter dated 1273 records the division of property between "Jehan chevalier seigneur d´Arcyes et ses frères Erars d´Arcyes escuyer, Guillaume clerc et Milet et Helissant leur suer", under which "Jehan soit sire d´Arcyes et de toutes les appartenances d´outre Seigne" and would provide the dowry for "sa suer Helissant", decided by "Miles de Noyers chevalier le jeune…[et] Miles seigneur de Noyers son père"[747]. A charter dated 1 Jun 1287 records a judgment given against "madame Helissant d´Arceys, femme monssr Gautier de Mary" who had claimed a share in "chastel de Chacenay" from her brothers[748]. m ([1273/1 Jun 1287]) GAUTHIER Seigneur de Merrey, son of ---.

Chapter 8. SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON-sur-MARNE

The castle of Châtillon-sur-Marne was built by Herivé, nephew of Herivé Archbishop of Reims, on land granted to him by his uncle in [920] (see Part A). The process by which the castle came into the possession of the second Châtillon family (see Part D) has not yet been identified. The absence of the names Urson and Hérivé, associated with the first Châtillon family, from this second family, suggests that it was not closely related to its predecessors. The families of the holders of the position "vidame" of the church of Reims are shown in Part B. Their possible relationship with the Châtillon families is discussed in the introduction to that part.

A. SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON (early 10th century)

1. [URSON] . Comte [en Champagne]. Colwener´s Catalogue des Archevesques de Rheims names “Heriveus canonis Remensis filius Ursi comitis Campaniæ et Bertæ sororis Hucbaldi comitis” when recording his ecclesiastical career, but does not specify the primary source on which Hérivé´s stated parentage is based[749]. No primary source has yet been identified which names Urson, although the reference to the later Urson (see below) suggests that the information may be correct. m [BERTHE] d'Ostrevant, sister of HUCBALD Comte d'Ostrevant, daughter of ---.] Flodoard names "domnus Heriveus ex aula…regis" as "nepos ex sorore Hucbaldi comitis" when recording his appointment as Archbishop of Reims[750]. Colwener´s Catalogue des Archevesques de Rheims names “Heriveus canonis Remensis filius Ursi comitis Campaniæ et Bertæ sororis Hucbaldi comitis” when recording his ecclesiastical career, but does not specify the primary source on which Hérivé´s stated parentage is based[751]. [Urson] & his wife had [three] children:

a) HERIVE (-2 Jul 922). Archbishop of Reims 901. Flodoard names "domnus Heriveus ex aula…regis" as "nepos ex sorore Hucbaldi comitis" when recording his appointment as archbishop of Reims[752]. He granted his brother and nephew the domains of Vandières and Binson on which they built the castle of Châtillon-sur-Marne.

b) EUDES [Odo] . Flodoard names "Odo frater quondam Herivei archiepiscopi et Heriveus nepos ipsius" when recording their ordination[753].

c) [--- . It is possible that this is the same person as Eudes. m ---.] One child:

i) HERIVE (-killed in battle 947). Flodoard names "Odo frater quondam Herivei archiepiscopi et Heriveus nepos ipsius" when recording their ordination[754]. Flodoard's Annals record that in 947 "Ragenaldus comes et Dodo, frater ipsius præsulis [=Artaud Archbishop of Reims]" attacked castles built "citra Maternam fluvium" by "Heriveus nepos Herivei quondam archiepiscopi", during the course of which "Heriveus" was killed[755]. He held the castle of Châtillon, as shown by Flodoard who in 949 records that "Ragenaldus comes" captured "castrum quondam Herivei…Castellionem"[756].

1. URSON (-[after 956]). Flodoard records in 956 that Lothaire King of the Franks captured "munitionem...super Carum fluvium" from "Ragenarius comes" who had taken it from “Ursioni cuidam Remensis ecclesiæ militi”[757]. The reference to Comte Urson, supposed father of Hérivé Archbishop of Reims, and the common association with the church of Reims, suggest that this Urson may have been related to the same family. Du Chesne suggests that Urson was the brother of Hérivé, nephew of Archbishop of Hérivé, but this appears to be speculative[758].

2. GAUTHIER (-after 952). Châtelain de Vitry: Flodoard records in 952 that Lothaire King of the Franks "cum Ragenaldo [comes]" captured "Victuriaci castri, quod tenebat Walterius quidam" who had recently defected from the king´s side and had joined Héribert [III] de Vermandois[759]. Du Chesne suggests that Gauthier was the brother of Hérivé, nephew of Archbishop of Hérivé, and of Urson, and was probably ancestor of the later châtelains de Vitry, but this appears to be speculative[760].

B. VIDAMES de REIMS

Marlot records that the vidame was responsible for administering the property of the church and deciding disputes involving the vassals, performing a role similar to that of the avoués in other ecclesiastical jurisdictions[761]. The vidames de Reims are shown in many present-day secondary sources as a neatly reconstructed family group, together with their alleged relationship with the later seigneurs de Châtillon. This reconstruction can be traced back to Du Chesne´s Histoire de la Maison de Chastillon-sur-Marne, published in 1621. According to Du Chesne, Gervais Vidame de Reims, Guy Archbishop of Reims, and Milon Seigneur de Châtillon were brothers, and Gervais was the father of Manassès Vidame de Reims[762]. The sources which Du Chesne quotes have been extracted and included below, but on close examination none of them confirms that these supposed relationships are correct. It is probable that the vidamé of Reims was hereditary within the same family, in much the same way as the vidamé of Gerberoy (who represented the bishops of Beauvais) as shown in the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY. However, Du Chesne´s reconstruction is pure speculation, and numerous other explanations of the family relationships are possible. For example: Gervais and Manassès may have been brothers, both nephews of Archbishop Guy; the title could have been inherited through the female line; and there could have been two separate families who held the position of vidame at the same time (Gervais and Manassès are named in sources dated in the same year), as was the case with the vidames de Gerberoy. In addition, the absence of any source which demonstrates a link between the vidames and the castle of Châtillon, as well as the lack of any obvious onomastic connection between the vidames and the Châtillon family, suggests that the two groups may have been unrelated. Until further information comes to light, the family of the vidames de Reims has been deconstructed into three groups, which are shown as unrelated in the present section to emphasise that any relationship between them cannot be traced.

1. GERVAIS (-after 1053). Vidame de Reims. Du Chesne quotes a charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1053 which names “Gervasius Remensis civitatis vicedominus”[763].

[Two] siblings:

1. GUY (-1055). Archbishop of Reims Jul 1033.

2. [--- . Manassès is named as “nepos” of Archbishop Guy in the source quoted below. If the word can be translated in its strict sense, one of Manassès´s parents was Guy´s sibling. However, the word could indicate a more remote cousin relationship.] m ---. Two children:

a) MANASSES "le Chauve" (-after 1055). Vidame de Reims. A charter dated 1053 records land “in villa sancti Remigiii”, in the possession of "cuiusdam vicedomini Remensis…Manasses Calvus, nepos Vidonis archipresulis", on which “domnus abbas Herimarus” wished to build “mansionile...Tollensviam”, and that the archbishop pressured Manassès to donate the land to the church, subscribed by “Manassæ comitis, Rogeri comitis, Rainoldi Suessionici comitis, Vidonis militis[, Iofridi militis, Milonis militis, Aleranni militis]”[764]. m ---. The name of Manassès's wife is not known. Manassès & his wife had [three] children:

i) [ERLAND (-[after 1113]). Du Chesne states that Erland was the son of Manassès and succeeded his father in the vidamé de Reims, but cites no primary source which confirms this affiliation[765]. Vidame de Reims. A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, witnessed by “Erlaudi vicedomini...Iacobi de Castellione, Guarmundi...”[766].]

ii) GUY (-[1095/1103]). A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, in the presence of “domini Manassæ archiepiscopi...fratris sui”[767]. Seigneur de Vivé. m ---. The name of Guy's wife is not known. Guy & his wife had one child:

(a) CYR (-after 1103). A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, in the presence of “domini Manassæ archiepiscopi...fratris sui”, that after Guy died “Cyricus filius eius...clericus” requested “avunculi sui...archiepiscopi” to recognise him as his father´s successor and named “Guarmundus de Castellione” as arbitrator, but the decision went against him, witnessed by “Erlaudi vicedomini...Iacobi de Castellione, Guarmundi...”[768].

iii) MANASSES (-1115). Archbishop of Reims 1095. A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, in the presence of “domini Manassæ archiepiscopi...fratris sui”[769].

b) daughter . Du Chesne states that her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1056 under which her son “Manassès...comte de Porcean” is named “nepueu de Manasses le Chauve”, but he does not cite the source[770]. m ROGER Comte de Porcéan, son of --- (-after 1053).

1. [MILON] [de Châtillon] . None of the sources quoted by Du Chesne names Milon in his own capacity, nor has any primary source been identified which links the family of the vidames de Reims, shown above, with Châtillon. m ---. The name of Milon's wife is not known. Milon & his wife had [one child]:

a) [EUDES ([1035]-28 Jul 1099). Du Chesne quotes Onuphre Panuin´s Petite Chronique des Papes which records “Urbanus II iunior Gallus, Otho Milonis filius, ex oppido Castillionis, Remensis diocesis”[771]. He quotes three main sources which points to this affiliation with the Châtillon family being correct. Firstly, Pope Urban II issued a bull dated 20 Mar 1096 “apud Basionum” which records that the church “Bassionensem locum” was donated to Cluny “ex parentum iure” and that an annual payment was made to the canons of Soissons with the consent “ex patris mei”[772] (it should be noted that the version of this bull reproduced in Patrologia Latina is not as complete and refers to “Bainsonensem locum”[773]). Secondly, the information in this bull relating to the payment to Soissons can be traced back to the charter dated 1077 under which Thibaut Bishop of Soissons donated Coincy priory, founded by Thibaut Comte de Troyes, to “ecclesiæ prioratum de Bainsonio” in return for annual revenue, witnessed by “Hugo de Castro-Theodorici miles, Euurardus nepos eius”[774]. Thirdly, Guibert de Nogent´s Gesta Dei per Francos records that “Urbanus papa ante papatum Odo vocabatur” was “ex Francis...germine oriundus ex territorio et clero Remensi”[775]. These sources are not conclusive regarding the parentage of Urban II but they are indicative. Cardinal. Bishop of Ostia. He was elected 12 Mar 1088 as Pope URBAN II.]

C. SEIGNEURS de BAZOCHES

Du Chesne states that the archbishop of Reims granted Bazoches to the seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne, without citing the corresponding primary source, and adds that he was unable to join the family of the seigneurs de Bazoches to the main Châtillon family, but that “pour ne l´omettre en cette Histoire, je la rapporte par conjecture du temps à Miles seigneur de Châtillon qui vivoit sous le regne de Henry I”[776]. Since that time, secondary sources have shown the brothers Manassès and Milon, shown below, as brothers of Pope Urban II and of Guy Seigneur de Châtillon. This is unfortunate considering the vague language in which Du Chesne proposes the connection. The precise connection between this family and Gervase de Bazoches Lord of Tiberias (see the document JERUSALEM NOBILITY) has not been established.

Two supposed brothers:

1. MANASSES . Seigneur de Bazoches.

2. MILON . Seigneur de Bazoches.

2. HUGUES . Seigneur de Bazoches. A charter dated 1122 records that “Hugo dominus Basulensis castri pie non immemor” restored property to the church of Saints Rufin and Valere, with the consent of “uxoris suæ Basiliæ” who after her husband died confirmed the donation with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone...Gualchero et Hugone”[777]. m BASILIE, daughter of --- (-after 1122). A charter dated 1122 records that “Hugo dominus Basulensis castri pie non immemor” restored property to the church of Saints Rufin and Valere, with the consent of “uxoris suæ Basiliæ” who after her husband died confirmed the donation with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone...Gualchero et Hugone”[778]. Hugues & his wife had three children:

a) GUY de Bazoches . A charter dated 1122 records that “Hugo dominus Basulensis castri pie non immemor” restored property to the church of Saints Rufin and Valere, with the consent of “uxoris suæ Basiliæ” who after her husband died confirmed the donation with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone...Gualchero et Hugone”[779].

b) GAUCHER de Bazoches . A charter dated 1122 records that “Hugo dominus Basulensis castri pie non immemor” restored property to the church of Saints Rufin and Valere, with the consent of “uxoris suæ Basiliæ” who after her husband died confirmed the donation with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone...Gualchero et Hugone”[780].

c) HUGUES de Bazoches . A charter dated 1122 records that “Hugo dominus Basulensis castri pie non immemor” restored property to the church of Saints Rufin and Valere, with the consent of “uxoris suæ Basiliæ” who after her husband died confirmed the donation with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone...Gualchero et Hugone”[781].

1. GERVAIS de Bazoches (-before 1169). Seigneur de Bazoches. m ERMENGARDE de Roucy, daughter of EBLES [II] Comte de Roucy & his wife Sibylle of Apulia (-1157 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

2. GAUCHER de Bazoches (-before [1189]). m HAVOISE, daughter of --- (-after [1189]). "Nicolaus de Basochiis" confirmed donations to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Gaucero de Basochiis predecessore nostro”, with the consent of “Galteri fratris mei et matris mei Hadvidis et uxoris mee A.”, by charter dated to [1189][782]. Gaucher & his wife had two children:

a) NICOLAS de Bazoches . "Nicolaus de Basochiis" confirmed donations to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Gaucero de Basochiis predecessore nostro”, with the consent of “Galteri fratris mei et matris mei Hadvidis et uxoris mee A.”, by charter dated to [1189][783]. m AGNES de Chérisy, daughter of GERARD [III] de Chérisy & his wife ---. "Nicolaus de Basochiis" confirmed donations to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Gaucero de Basochiis predecessore nostro”, with the consent of “Galteri fratris mei et matris mei Hadvidis et uxoris mee A.”, by charter dated to [1189][784].

b) GAUTHIER de Bazoches . "Nicolaus de Basochiis" confirmed donations to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Gaucero de Basochiis predecessore nostro”, with the consent of “Galteri fratris mei et matris mei Hadvidis et uxoris mee A.”, by charter dated to [1189][785].

D. SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON-sur-MARNE (11th century-1219)

GUY de Châtillon, son of --- (-after 1076). According to Du Chesne, Guy de Châtillon was the son of Milon de Châtillon and brother of Pope Urban II (see above Part B), although he admits “n´avoir rien veu qui justifie” the relationships[786]. No primary source has been identified which links the Châtillon family explicitly with the family of the vidames de Reims. The absence of the names Milon and Eudes (the original name of Pope Urban), as well as of the names used among the family of vidames, among Guy´s known descendants suggests that the suggested family connection may not be correct. Du Chesne suggests that “...Vidonis militis...”, one of the witnesses of the charter dated 1053 which records land “in villa sancti Remigiii”, in the possession of "cuiusdam vicedomini Remensis…Manasses Calvus, nepos Vidonis archipresulis", and his later donation of the land to the church[787], was the future Guy Seigneur de Châtillon. Seigneur de Châtillon. Philippe I King of France confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Saint-Jean des Vignes de Soissons by charter dated 1076, witnessed by “Tetbaldus comes et Stephanus filius eius, Willelmus Gomes, Hugo de Castro-Theodorici, Albricus de Cociaco, Eurardus miles, Gofridus miles, Wido de Castellonio”[788].

m ERMENGARDE, sister of AUBRY Seigneur de Coucy, daughter of ---. The Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi records that "vir nobilis, militiæ actibus implicitus…Guido" married "uxorem…Ermengardem" and records that "Albricus frater eius, Cotidiaci dominus" was captured and expelled "per consilium suæ coniugis Avelinæ"[789].

Guy & his wife had [four] children:

1. [GAUCHER [I] de Châtillon (-[late 1100]). No primary source confirms that Gaucher [I] was the son of Guy Seigneur de Châtillon, but his being named as seigneur after his supposed father suggests that this affiliation is correct. Seigneur de Châtillon. “Walcherus de Castellione et Wermundus et Dudo capallanus et Bernericus de Castro-Theoderici” witnessed the undated charter under which “abbas S. Remigii Henricus” granted “societatem et fraternitatem ecclesie S. Remigii” to Etienne Comte de Blois[790].]

- see below.

2. [GUERMOND de Châtillon (-1117 or after). “Walcherus de Castellione et Wermundus et Dudo capallanus et Bernericus de Castro-Theoderici” witnessed the undated charter under which “abbas S. Remigii Henricus” granted “societatem et fraternitatem ecclesie S. Remigii” to Etienne Comte de Blois[791]. A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, and that after Guy died “Cyricus filius eius...clericus” requested “avunculi sui...archiepiscopi” to recognise him as his father´s successor and named “Guarmundus de Castellione” as a witness, witnessed by “Erlaudi vicedomini...Iacobi de Castellione, Guarmundi...”[792]. "Milites, Henricus de Castellione, Guermundus, Rogerus de Petreponte..." witnessed the charter dated 1117 which records an agreement between the canons of Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Rogerus cognomento Guenchiz, Ruminaci post sanctam Compendiensem ecclesiam advocatus [...Ida sa femme et Bertran son fils]", confirming his donation with the consent of “dominus noster comes Hugo de Roceio cum uxore sua et matre [et Aveline sa femme]”[793]. Seigneur de Savigny.] m ---. The name of Guermond's wife is not known. The holding by her son Guermond of the avouerie of Rumigny, which appears to have been hereditary, suggests that he inherited it from his mother, maybe the heiress of Roger Guenchi who is recorded as avoué de Rumigny in the charter dated 1117 in which her husband is named. Guermond & his wife had two children:

a) GUERMOND (-after 1137). Seigneur de Savigny. Avoué de Rumigny. A charter dated 1137 records an agreement between "Guermundus de Castellione advocatus Ruminiaci...uxor mea Hadvidis" and Compiègne Saint-Corneille concerning the avouerie of Rumigny, witnessed by "Milites, Witerus Registensis comes, Henricus comes de Grandiprato, Drogo de Petrefonte, Gualcherius de Castellione, Matheus de Montemorencii..."[794]. m HADVIDE, daughter of --- (-after 1137). A charter dated 1137 records an agreement between "Guermundus de Castellione advocatus Ruminiaci...uxor mea Hadvidis" and Compiègne Saint-Corneille concerning the avouerie of Rumigny[795]. Guermond & his wife had three children:

i) GUERMOND (-after 1174). Seigneur de Savigny. Avoué de Rumigny. "Guido de Castellione" donated property to Châtillon priory, by charter dated 19 Jan 1162 (O.S.), subscribed by “Gaucherius frater meus, Germundus, Simon de Monteacuto, Ernulfus de Roseio, Herbertus Rex, Ada mater mea...”[796]. "Guido Castillionis" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, by charter dated 1170, subscribed by “Galcherius frater ipsius Guidonis, Guermundus de Castellione...”[797]. m ---. The name of Guermond's wife is not known. Guermond & his wife had two children:

(a) HADWIDE . 1185. m HUGUES [II] Vidame de Chalon , son of ---. 1185/1231.

(b) ALIX . 1186. m HENRI Châtelain de Vitry, son of ---.

ii) GERARD . 1140/1155.

iii) MILON (-after 1156).

b) GUY (-after 1146). Canon at Laon.

3. [JACQUES de Châtillon (-after 1103). A charter of the abbey of Saint-Thierry near Reims dated 1103, recites the events recorded in the charter dated 1053 quoted above, adds that later “Guido filius eius” [=son of Manassès “le Chauve”] requested payment “ab abbate...ecclesiæ S. Remigii”, and that after Guy died “Cyricus filius eius...clericus” requested “avunculi sui...archiepiscopi” to recognise him as his father´s successor, witnessed by “Erlaudi vicedomini...Iacobi de Castellione, Guarmundi...”[798].]

4. PIERRE de Châtillon . The Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi records that one of her sons was born blind but "quando per famulum Christi novos oculos didicit filium accepisse"[799]. The same source in a later passage names "Petrus archidiaconus Suessonicus, qui se cæcum natum fuisse, atque per salivam oris viri Dei Arnulfi se oculos accepisse", during the bishopric of Lisiard[800]. Archdeacon at Soissons.

GAUCHER [I] de Châtillon, son of GUY [I] Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Ermengarde de Choisy (-[late 1100]). Seigneur de Châtillon. “Walcherus de Castellione et Wermundus et Dudo capallanus et Bernericus de Castro-Theoderici” witnessed the undated charter under which “abbas S. Remigii Henricus” granted “societatem et fraternitatem ecclesie S. Remigii” to Etienne Comte de Blois[801]. Albert of Aix records the deaths of "Eraldus…de civitate Cadelun, Engelrandus pariter de eadem patria, Dodo miles…Arnulfus filius Villici, Walterus de Castellens", dated to late 1100 from the context[802].

m ---. The name of Gaucher's wife is not known.

Gaucher [I] & his wife had three children:

1. [HENRI de Châtillon (-[after 1130]). No primary source confirms that Henri was the son of Gaucher [I] Seigneur de Châtillon, but his being named as seigneur after his supposed father suggests that this affiliation is correct. Seigneur de Châtillon et de Montjay. "Milites, Henricus de Castellione, Guermundus, Rogerus de Petreponte..." witnessed the charter dated 1117 which records an agreement between the canons of Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Rogerus cognomento Guenchiz, Ruminaci post sanctam Compendiensem ecclesiam advocatus [...Ida sa femme et Bertran son fils]", confirming his donation with the consent of “dominus noster comes Hugo de Roceio cum uxore sua et matre [et Aveline sa femme]”[803]. "Fredericus comes Tullensis, Hugo comes de Roceio, Hugo comes de Risnello, Rogerus de Iuinuilla, Ioannes vicecomes, Eustachius vicedominus Cathalaunensis, Ebalus de Busseio, Henricus de Castellione, Guido de Niuiliaco..." witnessed the charter dated 1126 which records that "Manasses de Possessia" had obtained “advocationem...Aisencella” from “domino Andreæ de Buadeimant” but that it was withdrawn by “abbatem sancti Remigii domnum Odonem” in return for compensation[804]. Seigneur de Montjay: "Henrici de Monte-gaii..." witnessed the charter dated 1127 which records the absolution of "Guiterus comes Registensis" who had been excommunicated by Renaud Archbishop of Reims because of his actions against church property[805]. Renaud Archbishop of Reims founded the abbey of Igny en Tardenois and confirmed donations, including the donation of "decimam...apud Montem-Taonis" made by "Henricus de Castellione...et uxor sua Ermengardis et ipsorum filius Gualcherus", by charter dated 1130[806].] m ERMENGARDE [de Montjay, daughter of AUBRY de Montjay & his wife ---. Renaud Archbishop of Reims founded the abbey of Igny en Tardenois and confirmed donations, including the donation of "decimam...apud Montem-Taonis" made by "Henricus de Castellione...et uxor sua Ermengardis et ipsorum filius Gualcherus", by charter dated 1130[807]. Du Chesne suggests her parentage to explain her husband´s being named “de Monte-gaii” in 1127 but cites no primary source which confirms that it is correct[808].] Henri & his wife had two children:

a) GAUCHER [II] de Châtillon (-killed in battle 19 Jan 1148). Renaud Archbishop of Reims founded the abbey of Igny en Tardenois and confirmed donations, including the donation of "decimam...apud Montem-Taonis" made by "Henricus de Castellione...et uxor sua Ermengardis et ipsorum filius Gualcherus", by charter dated 1130[809]. Seigneur de Châtillon, de Toissy, de Montjay et de Crécy.

- see below.

b) GERVAIS de Châtillon (-after 1159).

2. RENAUD de Châtillon . Seigneur de Toucy et de Saint-Fangeau-en-Puisaye.

3. HUGUES de Châtillon . Canon at Reims.

GAUCHER [II] de Châtillon, son of HENRI Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Ermengarde [de Montjay] (-killed in battle Laodicea 19 Jan 1148). Renaud Archbishop of Reims founded the abbey of Igny en Tardenois and confirmed donations, including the donation of "decimam...apud Montem-Taonis" made by "Henricus de Castellione...et uxor sua Ermengardis et ipsorum filius Gualcherus", by charter dated 1130[810]. Seigneur de Châtillon, de Toissy, de Montjay et de Crécy. "Comitem Theobaudum, Gaucherus de Monteiaco, Drogo de Petrafonte" witnessed the charter dated 1134 which records that "Theobaudus de Crespi de cuius feodo terra de Noium movebat" confirmed its donation to Fontaines priory[811]. "Milites, Witerus Registensis comes, Henricus comes de Grandiprato, Drogo de Petrefonte, Gualcherius de Castellione, Matheus de Montemorencii..." witnessed the charter dated 1137 which records an agreement between "Guermundus de Castellione advocatus Ruminiaci" and Compiègne Saint-Corneille[812]. An undated charter under which "miles...Robertus de Courtenont" donated "medietatem decimæ de Fresne" to Meaux Saint-Pharon records the consent given by “Gaucherio de Castellione de cuius feodo res ipsa erat cum uxore sua Ada”[813]. The History of Louis VII King of France records that "Gaucherius de Montegaio, superbia diabolus inflatus" rebelled against the king, who destroyed the castle[814]. A charter dated 1146 records that "Gaucherus de Castellione Hierosolymam ire volens" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Adæ et duorum filiorum meorum Guidonis et Gaucherii de Castellione”[815]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Gaucherius de Montegaio…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[816]. William of Tyre records "comes Guarenna...Galcherius de Montiay, Evrardus de Bretol, Berus de Magnac…" among those killed in battle at Laodicea, in early 1148 (N.S.)[817].

m ADA de Roucy, daughter of HUGUES "Cholet" Comte de Roucy & his first wife Aveline --- ([1117]-1172 or after). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et ceteri filii et filie" as children of "Hugo congnomento Cholez", specifying that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned first) married "Galchero de Moniai " by whom she had "Guidonem et Galcherum"[818]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to one sister of "Wichardum novissimum et Hugonem" as wife of "Galtheiro de Monteisi" but does not name her[819]. An undated charter under which "miles...Robertus de Courtenont" donated "medietatem decimæ de Fresne" to Meaux Saint-Pharon records the consent given by “Gaucherio de Castellione de cuius feodo res ipsa erat cum uxore sua Ada”[820]. "Calcerus de Castelliolo" donated property to the abbey of Fontevraud with the consent of "uxore mea Ada et Guidone filio meo primogenito" by charter dated to shortly before 1145[821]. A charter dated 1146 records that "Gaucherus de Castellione Hierosolymam ire volens" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Adæ et duorum filiorum meorum Guidonis et Gaucherii de Castellione”[822]. "Guido de Castellione" donated property to Châtillon priory, by charter dated 19 Jan 1162 (O.S.), subscribed by “Gaucherius frater meus, Germundus, Simon de Monteacuto, Ernulfus de Roseio, Herbertus Rex, Ada mater mea...”[823].

Gaucher [II] & his wife had two children:

1. GUY [II] de Châtillon (-[1170]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem…et Galtherum" as sons of "Galtheiro de Monteisi" & his wife[824]. "Calcerus de Castelliolo" donated property to the abbey of Fontevraud with the consent of "uxore mea Ada et Guidone filio meo primogenito", by charter dated to shortly before 1145[825]. A charter dated 1146 records that "Gaucherus de Castellione Hierosolymam ire volens" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Adæ et duorum filiorum meorum Guidonis et Gaucherii de Castellione”[826]. Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne, de Toissy, de Montjay et de Crécy. Louis VII King of France donated property to Saint-Germain des Près, with the consent of "baronum nostrorum...Guido de Castellione...", by charter dated 1162[827]. "Guido de Castellione" donated property to Châtillon priory, by charter dated 19 Jan 1162 (O.S.), subscribed by “Gaucherius frater meus, Germundus, Simon de Monteacuto, Ernulfus de Roseio, Herbertus Rex, Ada mater mea...”[828]. "Guido de Montegai" donated "totam terram de Alnois" to Saint-Martin-des-Champs, with the consent of “uxore mea Adaleida”, by charter dated to [1 Jan 1167/31 Mar 1168][829]. "Guido Castillionis" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, by charter dated 1170, subscribed by “Galcherius frater ipsius Guidonis, Guermundus de Castellione...”[830]. m (before 1166) as her second husband, ALIX de Dreux, widow of VALERAN [III] Seigneur de Breteuil, daughter of ROBERT [I] Seigneur de Dreux [Capet] & his first wife Hawise de Salisbury ([1145/46]-[Jan 1205/Mar 1210], bur église collégiale de Dreux). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Alaydam" as the daughter of "comitem de Brana Robertum domnum" & his first wife, naming her first husband "Gallerano de Bertuilh", her second husband "Guidone de Castellone", her third husband "Iohanne castellano Noviomensi" and her fourth husband "comite Suessionensi"[831]. "Guido de Montegai" donated "totam terram de Alnois" to Saint-Martin-des-Champs, with the consent of “uxore mea Adaleida”, by charter dated to [1 Jan 1167/31 Mar 1168][832]. She married thirdly ([1170]) Jean [I] Seigneur de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon. A charter dated 1170 records that “Johannes Noviomensis et Torotencis castellanus” granted exemptions from duties on wine to Saint-Amand, as well as the settlement of a later dispute with the consent of “fratres mei Guido [...defunctus]...et Ivo...Aalis uxor mea et ceteri fratres mei Rainaldus, Robertus et Petrus”[833]. She married thirdly (1182 or before) Raoul de Nesle Comte de Soissons. "Gaucherius de Castellione dominus Montisgaii" donated property to Saint-Maur des Fossés, for the soul of "fratris mei Guidonis", with the consent of "domina Adelaide matre mea comitissa Suessionensi et domina Adelaide sorore mea uxore domini Guillelmi de Garlanda", by charter dated 1194[834]. Guy [II] & his wife had [five] children:

a) GUY [III] de Châtillon (-Acre 1191). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Galterum et Alaydem uxorem Guilelmi Noblet" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" & her second husband[835]. Guy de Châtillon and Gaucher his brother made a donation to the priory of Longueau, with the consent of Robert also his brother, by charter dated 1189[836]. Seigneur de Montjay. "Galcherius de Castelione montis Gaii dominus" donated property to Tremblay "pro salute anima…fratris mei Guidonis" with the consent of "Elisabeth uxoris mee" by charter dated Jan 1205[837].

b) GAUCHER [III] de Châtillon (-killed in battle Oct 1219). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Galterum et Alaydem uxorem Guilelmi Noblet" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" & her second husband[838]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitis Galtheri de Sancto Paulo" son of "Guidonem [filii Galtheiro de Monteis]i"[839]. Guy de Châtillon and Gaucher his brother made a donation to the priory of Longueau, with the consent of Robert also his brother, by charter dated 1189[840]. Seigneur de Châtillon, de Toissy, de Crécy et de Pierrefonds. "Gaucherius de Castellione dominus Montisgaii" donated property to Saint-Maur des Fossés, for the soul of "fratris mei Guidonis", with the consent of "domina Adelaide matre mea comitissa Suessionensi et domina Adelaide sorore mea uxore domini Guillelmi de Garlanda", by charter dated 1194[841]. Comte de Saint-Pol.

- COMTES de SAINT-POL.

c) ROBERT de Châtillon (-1215). Guy de Châtillon and Gaucher his brother made a donation to the priory of Longueau, with the consent of Robert also his brother, by charter dated 1189[842]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in 1216 records the death of "episcopus Laudunensis Robertus frater comitis de sanctro Paulo", in a later passage specifying that he was the son of "Guido de Castellione" & his wife[843]. Bishop of Laon 1210.

d) ADELA de Châtillon (-after 1216). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Galterum et Alaydem uxorem Guilelmi Noblet" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" & her second husband[844]. Philippe II King of France granted revenues from Clichy to “Gaucher de Châtillon” who gave them as dowry for “Alix sa sœur femme de Guillaume Garlande” by charter dated [28 Mar 1193/9 Apr 1194][845]. Philippe II King of France confirmed the dower assigned by “Guillaume de Garlande” to “A[lix] sa femme” by charter dated [28 Mar 1193/9 Apr 1194] which specifies the parts due to “Robert et Thibaud frères dudit Guillaume”[846]. "Gaucherius de Castellione dominus Montisgaii" donated property to Saint-Maur des Fossés, for the soul of "fratris mei Guidonis", with the consent of "domina Adelaide matre mea comitissa Suessionensi et domina Adelaide sorore mea uxore domini Guillelmi de Garlanda", by charter dated 1194[847]. "Willelmus de Gallanda" donated revenue from property "in vico Novo juxta ecclesiam Sancte Genovefe Parve" to Paris Hôtel-Dieu, with the consent of "Aales uxoris mee", by charter dated 1212[848]. King Philippe II confirmed the grant made by “Guillaume de Garlande” to “Alix sa femme cousine du roi” by charter dated [19 Apr 1215/9 Apr 1216][849]. m ([1193]) GUILLAUME [V] de Garlande Seigneur de Livry, son of GUILLAUME [IV] de Garlande & his wife Idoine de Chaumont (-1216).

e) [MARIE (-after Mar 1242). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium refers to the wife of "Reinaldus filius Alberti de Dominio-Martini comitis" as "sorore Waltheri de Castellione", specifying that he left her in order to marry "Boloniem comitissam Idam"[850]. "M. domina Curveville" referred to "vivente domino meo R. de Veteri Ponte" in a charter dated to [1205][851]. It should be noted that none of the sources quoted in this section specify that Marie was the daughter of Guy [II] Seigneur de Châtillon. It is possible therefore that she was born from her mother´s third marriage. "Maria domina de Corbavilla" gave security for "forteritia de Lavardin...quamdiu neptis mea Aales ibidem habebit dotalitium suum" to Philippe IV King of France by charter dated Feb 1212[852]. "Johannes comes Vindocinensis" relinquished rights over "prepositos de Masengeio" to Chartres, with the consent of “Marie uxoris mee sororis comitis Sancti Pauli”, by charter dated Sep 1213[853]. "Maria domina Curveville quondam comitissa Vindocinensis" donated revenue “in prepositura Curveville” to the priory of Saint-Nicolas de Courville, with the consent of "Ivo de Veteri Ponte miles filius meus dominus Curveville", by charter dated Mar 1242[854]. m firstly (divorced before 1190) as his first wife, RENAUD Comte de Dammartin, son of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabille] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-Château de Goulet 21 Apr 1217, bur Boulogne). m secondly ([1197]) ROBERT de Vieuxpont Seigneur de Courville, son of GUILLAUME de Vieuxpont Seigneur de Courville & his wife Petronille --- (-1202/05]). m thirdly (before Mar 1213) JEAN [III] Comte de Vendôme, son of BOUCHARD [IV] Comte de Vendôme & his wife Agatha --- (-1217 before Apr).]

2. GAUCHER de Châtillon (-[1188/90]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem…et Galtherum" as sons of "Galtheiro de Monteisi" & his wife, naming the son of Gaucher "Galtheri de Nantholio"[855]. A charter dated 1146 records that "Gaucherus de Castellione Hierosolymam ire volens" donated property to Notre-Dame de Châtillon, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Adæ et duorum filiorum meorum Guidonis et Gaucherii de Castellione”[856]. "Guido de Castellione" donated property to Châtillon priory, by charter dated 19 Jan 1162 (O.S.), subscribed by “Gaucherius frater meus, Germundus, Simon de Monteacuto, Ernulfus de Roseio, Herbertus Rex, Ada mater mea...”[857]. Seigneur d'Autreches et de Nanteuil-la-Fosse. m HELVIDE de Nanteuil-la-Fosse, daughter of --- (-Feb 1204).

- SEIGNEURS de NANTEUIL, SEIGNEURS d'AUTRECHES[858].

Chapter 9. SEIGNEURS de COUCY

Coucy is located in the commune of Coucy-le-Château-Affrique, in the present-day French département of Aisne, south-east of the town of Chauny and due west of Laon. It is likely that the domaine of Coucy was founded in the early 10th century, probably by Hérivée archbishop of Reims (in office from 900 to 922) although no primary source which confirms this speculation has so far been identified. During the first half of the 10th century, possession of Coucy was disputed between the archbishop and other regional comital families as demonstrated by the following extracts from Flodoard:

In 927, Raoul King of France, during the course of his disputes with "Heribertum comitem" [Héribert [II] Comte de Vermandois], returned to Burgundy at one point and left "Lauduni" [Laon] in the hands of "Rotgarii filiis cum uxore sua" ["Rotgarii filiis" identified as the sons of Roger [I] Comte de Laon] who destroyed "circa Codiacum, episcopii Remensis castrum" [Coucy][859].
In 930, "Heribertus" granted "Codiciacum" to "Ansellum Bosonis vasallum" who held "Victoriacum"[860].
In 950, "Tetbaldum comitem" [Thibaut [I] "le Tricheur" Comte de Blois] was granted "castri Codiaci" but was later expelled "a Codiciaco"[861].
In 958, "fideles Artoldi præsulis" [Artaud Archbishop of Reims] recaptured "castrum Codiciacum" from "Harduinus subiectus Tetbaldi", but in 964 that "Odelricus Remensis archiepiscopus" excommunicated "Tetbaldum…propter castrum Codiciacum"[862], implying that Comte Thibaut [I] had retaken the castle.

From these passages, we therefore learn that:

Coucy was originally the fief of the archbishopric of Reims.
it was presumably occupied in the mid-920s by Héribert [I] Comte de Vermandois, and attacked, but not captured, by Roger [II] Comte de Laon and his brother(s) on behalf of the French king.
Comte Héribert appointed Anseau as his vicomte or châtelain at Coucy in 930.
Thibaut [I] Comte de Blois held Coucy for a brief period in the 950s.
Coucy was recaptured by the archbishop of Reims in 958, but attacked and maybe retaken by Comte Thibaut [I] in the early 960s.

Apart from the reference to Anseau in 930, no mention has been found of any seigneur or vicomte de Coucy until the late 1050s, when Aubry Seigneur de Coucy (see Part A) and Guillaume Vicomte de Coucy (see Part B) are named in the sources. It is unclear how jurisdiction over Coucy was split between the vicomte and the seigneur. No further reference to a vicomte de Coucy has been found after 1057. Some time in the 1080s, Aubry lost his seigneurie to Enguerrrand [I] Seigneur de Boves Comte d´Amiens (see the document NORTHERN FRANCE NOBILITY), the second husband of Ada de Marle who had been Aubry´s first wife. This transmission of Coucy suggests that the domaine may have been Ada´s dowry, possibly inherited from her mother about whom nothing is known apart from her name. After the descendants of Enguerrand [I] lost the county of Amiens, they retained Coucy which was one of their principle remaining territorial holdings (see Part C).

A. SEIGNEURS de COUCY

Two siblings:

1. AUBRY (-after 1088). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[863], he was Aubry, son of Ives [I] Comte de Beaumont & his wife Emma ---. The primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified, and no indication has been found that it is correct. The names Aubry and Foulques are not otherwise present in the family of the Comtes de Beaumont-sur-Oise and no indication has been found that Aubry held any property or position in the county. Until further information comes to light, it is suggested that this supposed connection should be treated with caution. Seigneur de Coucy 1059/79. Elinand Bishop of Laon donations made by "Albricus de Cociaco castro…cum uxore sua Adela et matre eius Malthilde" by charter dated 3 Nov 1059[864]. "…Albrici de Cociaco…" witnessed the charter dated 1065 under which Philippe I King of France confirmed the rights of the abbey of Saint-Médard de Soissons[865]. Tardif quotes six charters dated between 1066 and 1079 in which "Albricus de Cociaco" is named[866]. Philippe I King of France confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Saint-Jean des Vignes de Soissons by charter dated 1076, witnessed by “Tetbaldus comes et Stephanus filius eius, Willelmus Gomes, Hugo de Castro-Theodorici, Albricus de Cociaco, Eurardus miles, Gofridus miles, Wido de Castellonio”[867]. The Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi records that "vir nobilis, militiæ actibus implicitus…Guido" married "uxorem…Ermengardem" and records that "Albricus frater eius, Cotidiaci dominus" was captured and expelled "per consilium suæ coniugis Avelinæ"[868]. It is difficult to date this event precisely, but presumably it took place after 1079 when Aubry is mentioned in French sources at Coucy for the last time. Later records indicate that Aubry settled in England, presumably after his expulsion from Coucy: Domesday Book records "the land of Aubrey de Coucy" in Hickleton and Cadeby in Yorkshire in 1086[869]. "…Alberici de Cuceio…" witnessed the charter dated 1088 under which "Rotbertus…Normannorum dux, filius Willelmi…Anglorum regis" donated rights "in villa…Ardevun" {Ardevon} to Mont Saint-Michel[870]. m firstly (divorced [1059]) as her first husband, ADA de Marle [Dame de Coucy], daughter of LETAUD de Marle & his wife Mathilde ---. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Letaldus de Marla…filiam nomine Adam" as mother of "Thomam de Marla"[871]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "filia…Letardi domni de Marla…Ada" as mother of "Thomam de Cocy"[872]. "Albericus de Cociaco…cum Adela uxore sua et matre eius Mathilde" granted privileges to the monastery of Nogent-sous-Coucy by charter dated 1059[873], although the primary source which confirms that she was the daughter of Letaud, as well as the same daughter who later married Enguerrand de Coucy, has not yet been identified. [Heiress of Coucy]: as Coucy passed from her first husband to her second husband, it is supposed that Ada was heiress of Coucy, although no primary source has yet been identified which confirms that this speculation is correct. She married secondly Enguerrand de Boves Comte d´Amiens, Sire de Coucy. m secondly AVELINE, daughter of ---. The Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi records that "vir nobilis, militiæ actibus implicitus…Guido" married "uxorem…Ermengardem" and records that "Albricus frater eius, Cotidiaci dominus" was captured and expelled "per consilium suæ coniugis Avelinæ"[874]. Aubry & his wife had one child:

a) FOULQUES (-after [1092]). "…Fulcone filio Alberici" is recorded as present in the charter dated to [1092] under which "Dominus Adam et Philippus suus filius nec non et uxor Philippi" donated property "apud insulam in tuwi sua" to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise[875].

2. ERMENGARDE (-after 1076). The Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi records that "vir nobilis, militiæ actibus implicitus…Guido" married "uxorem…Ermengardem" and records that "Albricus frater eius, Cotidiaci dominus" was captured and expelled "per consilium suæ coniugis Avelinæ"[876]. m GUY Seigneur de Châtillon, son of --- (-after 1076).

B. VICOMTES de COUCY

1. GUILLAUME (-after 18 May 1057). Vicomte de Coucy. "…Villermi vicecomitis de Couciaco…" witnessed the charter dated 18 May 1057 under which Henri I King of France donated the churches in "villa…Carcrisia…Corciaci atque…Colomellæ…Colisiaci…Bruelii atque…Nantoilo" to Notre-Dame de Soissons[877].

C. SEIGNEURS de COUCY

ENGUERRAND [II] de Coucy, son of THOMAS Comte d´Amiens, Seigneur de Coucy & his third wife Mélisende de Crécy (-after 1147). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ingelrannum de Marla et Robertum Bovensem et filiam nomine matris" as children of "Thomam de Marla" and his wife Mélisende[878]. Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ingelrannum…et Robertum Bovensem" as sons of "Thomas de Coci" and his "secundo uxor domna de Bovis"[879]. A charter dated 16 Apr 1131 records the restoration of “Erlons et manso sancti Lamberti” to Laon Saint-Vincent, subscribed by “Gerardi vicedomini, Nicholai castellani...domine Milesendis, Ingelranni filii euus...”[880]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Ingerannus de Coceio…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[881]. Tardif suggests that it is "très probable qu´Enguerran II de la Fère disparut dans un [des] combats" of the Crusade[882].

m (1132) AGNES de Baugency, daughter of RAOUL Seigneur de Baugency & his wife Mathilde de Vermandois. The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses records "Agnes uxor domini Ingelranni de Cociaco" as daughter of "domina de Baugenciaco primogenita [comitis Hugonis li Maines]" and as mother of "domini Radulphi de Cociaco, et de eodem Radulfo Ingelrannus de Cociaco, nunc vivens"[883]. A more explicit reference which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

Enguerrand [II] & his wife had two children:

1. RAOUL [I] de Coucy (after 1142-killed siege of Acre Nov 1191, bur Abbaye de Foigny). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "domini Radulphi de Cociaco…" as son of "Agnes uxor domini Ingelranni de Cociaco"[884]. Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle. He was one of the advisers of Philippe II King of France. m firstly (before 1164) AGNES de Hainaut, daughter of BAUDOUIN IV Comte de Hainaut & his wife Alice de Namur ([1140/45]-[1168/73]). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Yolandem, Agnetem, Lauretam" as the daughters of "Alidis comitissa Hanonensis …cum viro Balduino comite", specifying that the second daughter Agnes married "Radulphus de Cocy qui et Cociacum et Marlam et Vervinum et Feram castra possidebat"[885]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "comitem Balduinum, Henricum de Seburgo et quatuor sorores" as children of "comiti Balduini de Haynaco", naming one daughter (first among those listed) "Agnes [uxor] Rodulfo de Marla"[886]. m secondly (after 1173) ALIX de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT I de Dreux & his second wife Agnes de Baudemont Dame de Braine (1156-after Feb 1217). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "matrem Engelranni de Coci Petronillam" as one of the two daughters of "comes Robertus" and his second wife[887]. She governed Coucy after the death of her husband. Raoul [I] & his first wife had three children:

a) YOLANDE de Coucy ([1164]-Braine, Aisne 18 Mar 1222, bur Braine, église abbatiale de Saint-Ived). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Iolandem…Agnetis…tercia…Ada" as the three daughters of "Radulphus de Cocy" & his wife, specifying that Yolande married "Roberto comiti de Drecis et de Braina, filioque Roberti comitis fratris Ludovici regis Francorum"[888]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the two daughters of "Rodulfo de Marla" & his wife Agnes as "mater…comitis de Grandiprato, altera Hyolenz [uxor] comiti de Brana Roberto"[889]. "Robertus comes, dominus Drocarum" donated property "in…Rupis Fortis" to Notre-Dame des Vaux de Cernay, with the consent of "uxoris mee Yolendis", by charter dated to [1184/1200][890]. “Robertus comes, dominus Drocarum et Braye, et Yolendis comitissa uxor mea” donated property to Notre-Dame, Paris, with the consent of “Roberti filii nostri”, by charter dated 1208[891]. "R comes dominus Droc et Bran" donated property to Notre-Dame de la Trappe with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris eius [R patris meis]…comitisse matris mee…et Yolande comitisse uxore mee et liberorum meorum" by charter dated Jul 1212[892]. The necrology of Reims [Saint-Rémi] records the death "XV Kal Apr" of "Ioles Brane comitissa"[893]. m (1184) as his second wife, ROBERT [II] Comte de Dreux, son of ROBERT [I] "le Grand" Seigneur de Dreux & his second wife Agnès de Baudemont dame de Braine ([1153]-28 Dec 1218, bur Braine, église abbatiale de Saint-Ived)

b) ISABEAU [Agnes/Melisende] de Coucy . The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Iolandem…Agnetis…tercia…Ada" as the three daughters of "Radulphus de Cocy" & his wife, specifying that Agnes married firstly "Radulpho comiti de Roci", by whom she was childless, and secondly "comiti de Grandiprato"[894]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the two daughters of "Rodulfo de Marla" & his wife Agnes as "mater…comitis de Grandiprato, altera Hyolenz [uxor] comiti de Brana Roberto"[895]. m firstly RAOUL [I] Comte de Roucy, son of GUISCARD Comte de Roucy & his wife Elisabeth de Mareil (-1196). m secondly as his first wife, HENRI [III] Comte de Grandpre, son of HENRI [II] Comte de Grandpré & his wife Luitgard de Luxembourg (-1211).

c) ADA de Coucy . The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Iolandem…Agnetis…tercia…Ada" as the three daughters of "Radulphus de Cocy" & his wife, specifying that Ada married "in Flandria Theoderico de Beverna…castellano de Dicamuda"[896]. 1166. m DIRK van Beveren, son of ---.

Raoul [I] & his second wife had five children:

d) ENGUERRAND [III] de Coucy (-1243). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Ingelrannus de Cociaco, nunc vivens" as son of "domini Radulphi de Cociaco"[897]. Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère et de Crécy.

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e) THOMAS de Coucy (-[1252/53]). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "Engherrans de Couci…si doi frère Thumas et Robiers"[898]. Seigneur de Vervins.

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f) ROBERT de Coucy (-after 1234). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "Engherrans de Couci…si doi frère Thumas et Robiers"[899]. "Radulfus dominus Cochiaci" donated property to the church of Mont Saint-Martin, with the consent of "uxore mea Adelide et liberis meis Ingelranno, Thoma, Radulpho, Roberto", by charter dated 1187[900]. Seigneur de Pinon. m firstly ELISABETH de Pierrepont, daughter of ROBERT de Pierrepont Comte de Roucy & his wife Eustache Ctss de Roucy. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (before 1219) as her second husband, GODDE ---, widow of --- de Preaux, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. 1234.

- Descendants extinct in the male line 1377[901].

g) RAOUL de Coucy . "Radulfus dominus Cochiaci" donated property to the church of Mont Saint-Martin, with the consent of "uxore mea Adelide et liberis meis Ingelranno, Thoma, Radulpho, Roberto", by charter dated 1187[902]. Priest 1187/90.

h) AGNES de Coucy (-1214 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (after 1190) GILLES de Beaumetz Châtelain de Bapaume, son of ---. 1214.

2. ENGUERRAND de Coucy (-[1174]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

The precise relationship between the following, probable brother and sister, and Raoul Seigneur de Coucy has not yet been established:

1. RAOUL de Marle (-after 1187). "Radulfus clericus nepos meus, Margareta de Firmitate neptis mea" witnessed the charter dated 1187 under which "Radulfus dominus Cociaci" granted property to "Roberto de Attrio"[903].

2. MARGUERITE de Marle (-after 1187). An undated charter relates to "feodum de Firmitate" held by "Jobertum de Firmitate et Margaretam uxorem suam", previously held by "Radulfus de Couceio"[904]. "Radulfus clericus nepos meus, Margareta de Firmitate neptis mea" witnessed the charter dated 1187 under which "Radulfus dominus Cociaci" granted property to "Roberto de Attrio"[905]. m JOSBERT de la Ferté-Béliard, son of ---.

ENGUERRAND [III] de Coucy, son of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy & his second wife Alix de Dreux (-1243). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Ingelrannus de Cociaco, nunc vivens" as son of "domini Radulphi de Cociaco"[906]. "Radulfus dominus Cochiaci" donated property to the church of Mont Saint-Martin, with the consent of "uxore mea Adelide et liberis meis Ingelranno, Thoma, Radulpho, Roberto", by charter dated 1187[907]. Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère et de Crécy. Comte de Roucy 1202. Comte du Perche 1205. The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "Engherrans de Couci…si doi frère Thumas et Robiers"[908]. The Annales Londonienses record the death in 1244 of "Engilrammus de Cucy pater reginæ Scotiæ" after falling from his horse and being dragged into a river in which he was stabbed by his own sword[909].

m firstly (1200 or before) EUSTACHIE, daughter of ---. "Ingelrannus dominus Cociaci" confirmed property of the church of Laon by charter dated 1200 in the presence of "uxore mea Eustachia, et fratribus meis Thoma et Roberto"[910].

m secondly (1204) as her second husband, MATHILDE of Saxony, widow of GEOFFROY [III] Comte du Perche, daughter of HEINRICH "der Löwe" ex-Duke of Saxony and Bavaria & his second wife Matilda of England (1172-13 Jan [1209/10]). The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "Id Jan" of "Mathildis comitissa fundatrix Claretorum"[911].

m thirdly MARIE de Montmirail, daughter of JEAN [I] Seigneur de Montmirail & his wife Helvide de Dampierre (-20 Sep 1272, bur Longpont). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mariam uxorem Ingelranni de Coci" as daughter of "Helvidis [uxor] domno Iohanni de Montemirabili"[912]. Heiress of Montmirail, Oisy, Crèvecœur, Condé-en-Brie, le Vicomté de Meaux et la Châtelainie de Cambrai. "Ingelrannus, Couciaci, Montis Mirabilis et Oysiaci dominus" recognised the freedoms of “ecclesie Beate Marie de Grandi Campo, Cluniacensis ordinis, Meldensis dyocesis”, with the support of “Maria domina de Fara mater predicti Ingelranni”, by charter dated 13 Jan 1266[913].

Enguerrand [III] & his third wife had five children:

1. RAOUL [II] de Coucy (-killed in battle Faraskur 6 Apr 1250). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle et de la Fère. Matthew Paris records the death of "Radulphus de Cuscy" in the battle in which Louis IX King of France was captured[914]. m (after Nov 1246) as her second husband, PHILIPPA de Dammartin, widow of RAOUL de Lusignan Comte d´Eu, daughter of SIMON de Dammartin Comte de Ponthieu & his wife Marie Ctss de Ponthieu (-[14 Apr 1278/1281]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to, but does not name, the four daughters of "comes de Pontivo Symon" (in order) as the wives of "rex Castelle de Hispanie Fernandus…maiorem filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…filius comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[915]. "Philippa quondam comitissa Augi et domina Couciaci" granted a fief by charter dated Jul 1251[916]. She married thirdly ([1252/54]) as his second wife, Otto II Graaf van Gelre. The Kronik van Arent toe Bocop records that "Otto…grave van Gelre" married secondly "Philippa, de grave van Syntpols dochter"[917]. Raoul [II] & his wife had one child:

a) ENGUERRAND (-before 1250). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

2. ENGUERRAND [IV] de Coucy (-1310). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vicomte de Meaux, Seigneur de Montmirail et de Crèvecœur. He succeeded his brother in 1250 as Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle et de la Fère. "Ingelrannus, Couciaci, Montis Mirabilis et Oysiaci dominus" recognised the freedoms of “ecclesie Beate Marie de Grandi Campo, Cluniacensis ordinis, Meldensis dyocesis”, with the support of “Maria domina de Fara mater predicti Ingelranni”, by charter dated 13 Jan 1266[918]. m firstly (before 1262) MARGARETA van Gelre, daughter of OTTO II Graaf van Gelre & his first wife Margareta von Kleve (-before 1286). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (May 1288) JEANNE de Flandre, daughter of ROBERT III "de Béthune" Count of Flanders & his second wife Yolande de Bourgogne Ctss de Nevers [Capet] (-15 Oct 1333). The Anciennes Chroniques de Flandre record that "la seconde [fille]" of "Robert" married "au seigneur de Couchy"[919]. She became abbess of Sauvoir near Laon after her husband died[920].

3. JEAN de Coucy (-before 1245). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

4. MARIE de Coucy (-[1284/85], bur Newbottle, Scotland). She is named by Matthew Paris, who also names her father when he records her (first) marriage[921]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the marriage in 1239 of "Ingelrannus de Coci…filiam suam" and "regi Scotie Alexandro"[922]. The Liber Pluscardensis records the marriage at Roxburgh in 1239 of "rex Alexander Scociæ" and "filiam domini de Coussy Mariam"[923]. She returned to France 29 Sep 1251 after her husband's death[924]. Her second marriage is confirmed by John of Fordun´s Scotichronicon (Continuator) which records that "Maria mater regis Alexandri…uxor Johannis de Aconia" fled her husband for Scotland in 1265[925]. John of Fordun´s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records the death of "Maria mater Alexandri tertii regis Scotiæ in partibus transmarinis", dated to [1284/85] from the context[926]. m firstly (Roxburgh 15 May 1239[927]) as his second wife, ALEXANDER II King of Scotland, son of WILLIAM I “the Lion” King of Scotland & his wife Ermengarde de Beaumont (Haddington, East Lothian 24 Aug 1198-Isle of Kerrara, Bay of Oban 6 Jul 1249, bur Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire). m secondly (before 5 Jun 1257) as his second wife, JEAN de Brienne "d'Acre", son of JEAN de Brienne King of Jerusalem & his third wife Infanta doña Berenguela de Castilla y León (-1296).

5. ALIX de Coucy (-13 Oct ----). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “13 Oct“ 1354 [which is too late considering the chronology of the family] of "dominæ Aelidis de Coci comitissæ de Guines” and her donation of “1000 librarum in vasis tum argenteis tum aureis”[928]. m ARNOUL [III] Comte de Guines, son of BAUDOUIN Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Fiennes (-after 1282).

THOMAS de Coucy, son of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle & his second wife Alix de Dreux [Capet] (-[1252/53]). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "Engherrans de Couci…si doi frère Thumas et Robiers"[929]. Seigneur de Vervins. “Thomas de Cociaco dominus Vervini et Mathildis uxor eius” issued a charter dated Sep 1223 under the guarantee of “domini sui Theobaldi, Campaniæ et Briæ comitis palatini”[930].

m (before Dec 1224) MATHILDE de Rethel, daughter of HUGUES Comte de Rethel & his wife Félicité de Broyes (-after 1255). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Dec 1224 under which "Thomas de Coucy seigneur de Vervins" acknowledged "Hugues comte de Rethel et Félicité sa femme" had granted property at Sézanne to "leur fille Mathilde, femme dudit Thomas", with the consent of "Hugues leur fils ainé"[931]. Dame de Trie-le-Bardoul et de Charmentré. “Thomas de Cociaco dominus Vervini et Mathildis uxor eius” issued a charter dated Sep 1223 under the guarantee of “domini sui Theobaldi, Campaniæ et Briæ comitis palatini”[932]. "Thomas de Coucy sire de Vervins et Mahaud sa femme" transferred their rights in "l´héritage de leur niece, la fille du comte Hugues" to "leur frère Jean comte de Rethel"[933]. "Mahaud dame de Vervins et Thomas de Coucy son fils sire de Vervins" donated "Montigny dalès Poys" to "Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated Oct 1255[934].

Thomas & his wife had four children:

1. THOMAS de Coucy (-before 1276). "Mahaud dame de Vervins et Thomas de Coucy son fils sire de Vervins" donated "Montigny dalès Poys" to "Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated Oct 1255[935]. Seigneur de Vervins et de Fontaines. m firstly ELISABETH de Looz, daughter of ARNOLD [IV] Comte de Looz & his wife Jeanne de Chiny (-before 1251). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (before Jun 1251) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Piquigny, widow of NICOLAS [VI] de Rumigny, daughter of GERARD de Piquigny Vidame d'Amiens & his first wife Laure de Montfort. "Thomas de Cociaco junior miles et Margarita filia vice-domini de Piqueniaco uxor eius" granted privileges to Vaux de Cernay by charter dated Jun 1251[936]. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. Thomas & his second wife had three children:

a) THOMAS de Coucy (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Vervins. m ISABELLE d'Enghien, daughter of GERARD d'Enghien Heer van Zotteghem & his wife --- de Viane. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "primogenita domini Gerardi de Sottenghen" married "domino Thomæ de Couchi, domino de Wervino"[937]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Thomas & his wife had two children:

i) THOMAS de Coucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

ii) JEAN de Coucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Vervins.

b) JEAN de Coucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m CATHERINE de Saint-Leu, daughter of RENAUD de Saint-Leu & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Jean & his wife had three children:

i) ENGUERRAND de Coucy (-young). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

ii) GUY de Coucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Boomont.

iii) THOMAS de Coucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Saint-Leu.

c) MARIE de Coucy dite de Verdun (-1281 before Jul). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GAUCHER de Thorotte Châtelain de Noyon, Seigneur de Thorotte et d'Honnecourt (-before Mar 1293).

2. YOLANDE de Coucy . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Arnulphus castellanus Tornacensis et Yolendis uxor eius" exchanged properties with the abbey of Cysoing by charter dated Jul 1250[938]. m ARNAUD Châtelain de Tournai Seigneur de Mortagne, son of EVERARD [IV] Radoul Châtelain de Tournai & his first wife Isabelle d´Enghien (-1265 or after). 1227/65.

3. FELICITE de Coucy (-1307). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Jul 1257 by which "Baudouin d´Avesnes sire de Beaumont" consented to "son oncle Gaucher comte de Rethel" receiving the homage of "son frère Thomas de Coucy sire de Vervins"[939]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m as his second wife, BAUDOUIN d'Avesnes, son of BOUCHARD d'Avesnes & his wife Marguerite II Ctss of Flanders, Ctss de Hainaut (Sep 1219-10 Apr 1295).

4. AGNES de Coucy (-1277). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “frater eius Gobbertus” succeeded "primogenitus Joffridus” (of “Juliana" and "domino Goberto de Asperomonte") married “Agnete filia domini Thomæ de Couchi” and had “duos...filios...primogeniti Joffridus et alterius Thomas” (who married “duas sorores, filias domini de Kieverain”) and “duas filias”[940]. m (1258) GOBERT [VII] Seigneur d'Aspremont, son of GOBERT [VI] Seigneur d´Aspremont & his wife Juliane de Rozoy (-[24 Aug 1278/Apr 1280], bur Verdun Franciscan convent).

D. SEIGNEURS de COUCY (GUINES)

ENGUERRAND de Guines, son of ARNOUL [III] Comte de Guines & his wife Alix de Coucy (-after 1321). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Coucy, d'Oisy et de Montmirail.

m (before 1285) CHRISTIAN de Lindsay, daughter of WILLIAM de Lindsay of Lamberton & his wife Ada Balliol (-1320 or after). An undated manuscript relating to Cokersand Abbey, Lancashire, names “Christiana de Lyndesay” as daughter of “secundo Willielmo”, adding that she married “Ingelranum de Gynes”[941]. A charter dated 28 May 1283 records the fealty sworn to King Edward I by "Ingeram de Gynes" who has married "Cristiana daughter and heiress of William de Lindesi deceased" for her father´s lands[942]. 1320.

Enguerrand & his wife had three children:

1. GUILLAUME de Coucy (-1335). Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère d´Oisy et de Montmirail.

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2. ENGUERRAND (-1344). Vicomte de Meaux. Seigneur de Condé-en-Brie, de la Ferté-Ancoul, et d´Autrèches. m firstly (before 1324) as her second husband, MARIA von Vianden, widow of GUILLAUME de Flandre, daughter of PHILIPP von Vianden Heer van Rumpst & his wife Marie de Cernay. Heiress of Rumpst and Schorisse [Escornaix]. m secondly (before 1343) as her second husband, ALEMANDE Flotte de Revel, widow firstly ARMAND de Polignac Seigneur de Bouzols, and secondly of EUSTACHE de Conflans Seigneur de Mareuil, daughter of GUILLAUME Flotte Seigneur de Revel & his wife Jeanne d´Amboise (-1371). She married fourthly Gaucher [VI] de Châtillon Seigneur de Châtillon. Enguerrand & his first wife had three children:

a) PHILIPPE (-[1345/50]). Vicomte de Meaux, Seigneur de Condé, de la Ferté-Ancoul, de Tresmes et de Rumpst. m (before 1344) JEANNE Flamenc de Canny, daughter of RAOUL Flamenc Seigneur de Canny & his wife ---. She married secondly Jean de Préaux. Philippe & his wife had two children:

i) ELEONORE (-1371). Vicomtesse de Meaux. m MICHEL [II] de Ligne, son of --- (-before 27 Mar 1387).

ii) JEANNE (-1368). Heiress of Condé-en-Brie, Ferté-Ancoul and Tresmes. m (contract 12 Mar 1360) JEAN [II] de Châtillon Seigneur de Dampierre, son of --- (-after 1363).

b) JEANNE (-1356). m (1351) JEAN de Béthune Seigneur de Vendeuil, son of --- (-1378).

c) MARIE (-1355 or after). m GAUCHER de Châtillon Vidame de Laonnois, Seigneur de Rozoy et de Clacy (-[1355]).

3. ROBERT (-after 1311). Seigneur de la Ferté-Gaucher, de Rommeny-sur-Marne et de Chemigny.

GUILLAUME de Coucy, son of ENGUERRAND [V] Seigneur de Coucy [Guines] & his wife Christian de Lindsay (-1335). Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère d´Oisy et de Montmirail.

m (contract May 1311) ISABELLE de Châtillon, daughter JACQUES [I] de Châtillon Seigneur de Condé & his wife Catherine de Condé (-19 May 1360).

Guillaume & his wife had six children:

1. ENGUERRAND [VI] (-killed in battle 25 Aug 1346, bur Ourecamp). Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère d´Oisy et de Montmirail. m (contract Vincennes 25 Nov 1338) as her first husband, KATHARINA of Austria, daughter of LEOPOLD I Duke of Austria & his wife Catherine de Savoie (9 Feb 1320-28 Sep 1349, bur Königsfelden). She married secondly (Feb 1348) Konrad Graf von Hardegg Burggraf von Magdeburg. The Chronicle of Matthias Nueweburgensis records the death in 1349 of "domina de Kussi, filia quondam Lupoldi ducis Austrie" and "Conradus de Megdburg maritus eius"[943]. Enguerrand [VI] & his wife had one child:

a) ENGUERRAND [VII] ([1339]-Bursa, Anatolia of plague 18 Nov 1397, bur Soissons, Abbaye de Villeneuve). Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle, de la Fère d´Oisy et de Montmirail. He was sent to England in 1360 as one of the hostages for Jean II King of France. Created Earl of Bedford 11 May 1366. Comte de Soissons 9 Jul 1367. He resigned all his English honours 26 Aug 1377 to King Richard II, and devoted himself to serving France. Marshal and Grand Butler of France. Having refused the appointment of Connétable of France, he was appointed Governor of Brittany. Member of the Council of Regency during the minority of Charles VI King of France. The History of the monastery at Soissons records its foundation 1 Jul 1391 by "Enguerandus dominus de Coucy…et consorte mea Isabelli de Lotharingia"[944]. He was taken prisoner at Nicopolis by the Turks. m firstly (27 Jul 1365) ISABELLA of England, daughter of EDWARD III King of England & his wife Philippa de Hainaut (Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire 16 Feb or [Mar] or 16 Jun 1332-before 4 May 1379 or [17 Jun/5 Oct] 1382, bur Greyfriars Church, Newgate, London). She remained in England after her husband resigned his English honours in 1377. m secondly (contract 26 Feb 1386) ISABELLE de Lorraine, daughter of JEAN I Duke of Lorraine & his wife Sophie von Württemberg (-after 1423). The History of the monastery at Soissons records its foundation 1 Jul 1391 by "Enguerandus dominus de Coucy…et consorte mea Isabelli de Lotharingia"[945]. Dame de Florennes, de Martigny et de Rumigny. Enguerrand [VII] & his first wife had two children:

i) MARIE (-1404). The History of the monastery at Soissons records that "Enguerandus dominus de Coucy" had "duas filias Mariam…et Philippam" from his first wife "filia Eduardi Angliæ regis", adding that Marie married "domino Henrico de Bar"[946]. Ctss de Soissons. Heiress of Coucy and Oisy. m HENRI de Bar, son of ROBERT I Duc de Bar & his wife Marie de France (Bar-le-Duc [1367]-Treviso Nov 1398, bur Paris, couvent des Celestins).

ii) PHILIPPA (-Oct 1411). The History of the monastery at Soissons records that "Enguerandus dominus de Coucy" had "duas filias Mariam…et Philippam" from his first wife "filia Eduardi Angliæ regis"[947]. Heiress of Morholm, Wirisdale. She was styled Duchess of Ireland even after her divorce[948]. m (5 Oct 1376 or before, repudiated, divorced 1387, divorce declared void 17 Oct 1389) as his first wife, ROBERT de Vere Earl of Oxford, son of THOMAS de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Maud de Ufford (16 Jan 1362-Louvain 1392, bur Louvain, transferred Nov 1395 to Earl's Colne). He was created Marquess of Dublin for life 1 Dec 1385, and Duke of Ireland for life 13 Oct 1386.

Enguerrand [VII] & his second wife had one child:

iii) ISABELLE (-1411). The History of the monastery at Soissons names "Isabellam adhuc infantulam" as the daughter of "Enguerandus dominus de Coucy…et consorte mea Isabelli de Lotharingia"[949]. Ctss de Soissons 1408. m (Soissons 23 Apr 1409) PHILIPPE de Bourgogne Comte de Nevers et de Rethel, son of PHILIPPE II "le Hardi" Duke of Burgundy & his wife Marguerite II Ctss of Flanders (Villaines-en-Duesmois Oct 1389-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Estelan near Rethel).

2. JEAN (-after 1354). Seigneur d´Havraincourt.

3. RAOUL (-after 1389). Seigneur de Montmirail, de la Ferté-Gaucher, d´Havraincourt, d´Encre, de Bailleul et de Hornoy. m JEANNE d´Harcourt, daughter of JEAN [V] Comte d´Harcourt et d´Aumâle & his wife Blanche de Ponthieu Ctss d´Aumâle (-1412 or after). Raoul & his wife had five children:

a) ENGUERRAND (-after 1392). Seigneur de Montmirail, d´Encre et de Havraincourt.

b) RAOUL (-Mar 1424). Bishop of Noyon 1415. Bishop of Metz 1424.

c) GUILLAUME (-after 1411). Seigneur de Montmirail.

d) BLANCHE (-1437). m HUGUES Comte de Roucy et de Braine, son of --- (-25 Oct 1395).

e) MARGUERITE (-after 1419). m (contract 2 Aug 1389) GUY de Nesle Seigneur d´Offemont et de Mello, son of --- (-after 21 Oct 1415).

4. AUBERT (-1388). Seigneur de Dronay. m (before 1365) as her second husband, JEANNE de Villesavoir, widow of --- de Vailly, daughter of ---. Aubert & his wife had two children:

a) MARIE . m firstly GILLES de Mailly, son of ---. m secondly GAUCHER de Châtillon Seigneur de Buisson, son of ---. m thirdly (before 1399) JEAN de Lissac, son of ---.

b) ISABELLE (-1413). m (before 1387) RAOUL de Raingeval, son of ---.

5. MARIE (-after 1347).

6. ISABELLE (-after 1347).

Chapter 10. SEIGNEURS de DAMPIERRE-sur-L'AUBE

Dampierre-sur-l´Aube is situated in the canton of Ramerupt in the present-day French département of Aube, near Arcis-sur-l´Aube.

A. SEIGNEURS de DAMPIERRE

VITER [Gauthier] de Moeslain (-[1080]). 1049.

1. HUGUES . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Chalon-sur-Marne 1075/82. Bishop of Troyes [1074-1082].

2. THIBAUT de Dampierre-sur-l'Aube (-[1106/07]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ELISABETH de Montlhéry, daughter of MILON [I] "le Grand" de Montlhéry & his wife Lithuaise Vicomtesse de Troyes. The Continuation de l´Histoire d´Aimonus names "matrem Simonis de Breiis, matrem Guidonis de Dominapetra, matrem Hugonis de Planceio, matrem Milonis de Erucio, matrem Salonis vicecomitis Senonensis" as the daughters of "Milo [de Brayo, frater Guidonis Rubei]"[950]. Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated to [1110] under which his maternal uncle "Milo de Monte Leterico" donated a serf to Notre-Dame de Longpont for the soul of "fratris sui Guido Troselli", witnessed by "Guido nepos eius de Domna Petra…"[951]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. 1103-1107/08. Thibaut & his wife had three children:

a) GUY [I] de Dampierre (-1151). The Continuation de l´Histoire d´Aimonus names "matrem Simonis de Breiis, matrem Guidonis de Dominapetra, matrem Hugonis de Planceio, matrem Milonis de Erucio, matrem Salonis vicecomitis Senonensis" as the daughters of "Milo [de Brayo, frater Guidonis Rubei]"[952]. His parentage is indicated by the charter dated to [1110] under which his maternal uncle "Milo de Monte Leterico" donated a serf to Notre-Dame de Longpont for the soul of "fratris sui Guido Troselli", witnessed by "Guido nepos eius de Domna Petra…"[953]. 1103/04. Seigneur de Dampierre, de Saint-Dizier et de Moeslain. Vicomte de Troyes [1130]. [“Willelmus de Teliciaco” consented to the donation of “terra Ulduni” to Fontemoy abbey by “dominus Landricus de Praiaco” by charter dated to [1130/34] “in aula...domini Widonis Montisregali domini”[954]. It is likely that the last-named was the second husband of Helvide de Baudémont, acting as seigneur de Montréal during the continued minority of her son by her first marriage.] "Ansericus de Monteregio" donated property to Pontigny, with the support of “--- uxor eiusdem Anserici”, by charter dated 1145, witnessed by “Andreas de Baldament, Bernardus capellanus de Monteregio, Guido de Dompetræ et Guido filius eius...Garnerius de Dompetræ...”[955]. m ([1120/25]) as her third husband, HELVIDE de Baudémont, widow firstly of HELIE de Montmirail, and secondly of HUGUES de Chacenay Sire de Montréal, daughter of ANDRE de Baudémont Seneschal de Bourgogne & his wife Agnes --- (-1165). "Domina Montis Regali…Alaisa" ratified donations to Fontenoy after the death of "viri sui Hugonis" by undated charter[956]. "Eluidis Montis regali domina" donated property to Jully-les-Nonnains, with the consent of "Anserici filii sui", by charter dated 1129[957]. "Guido de Dampetra…et uxor eius…Elvidis et filii Anserici et Guillelmus" approved the donation by "Lethericus de Baudimonto" to the Templars at Provins, by charter dated 1133[958]. "Andree de Baldimento et Goi…is filii eius" donated property "apud Juliacum" to the Priory of Jully-les-Nonains for receiving "in sanctimoniales filias predicti Andree, Mathildem…et Halwidem" by charter dated 1142, subscribed by "dominus Wido de Barri"[959]. "Aelidis uxor Widonis domini de Brana post mortem viri sui…Guidonis" donated "census…Branæ castri et Branellæ villæ" to the Premonstré abbey, with the consent of "patre eorum Andrea de Baldimento et matre eorum Agnetis et ipsorum fratre Waleranno Vrsicampi abbate et sororibus eorum Helwide et Hubelina et earum maritis Waltero comiti de Brienna et Guidone de Dampierre", by charter dated 1144[960]. Nun at Jully-les-Nonnains, although it is assumed that Helvide left the convent soon afterwards in light of her three marriages. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. "Simon dominus Belfortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1152 in which he names "Hugone fratre meo domino de Brecis", in the presence of "domini Wilermi domini de Dampetra […et Heleidis mater eius…] et Milonis de Planceii"[961]. "Hadevilde ctssa de Dampierre, Helye Renaud son avunculus…Beatrix femme d'Helye" witnessed a declaration by Bozon Bishop of Chalon dated 1157 concerning a donation to the priory of Ulmoy by Guérau de Orchara[962]. Guy [I] & his wife had seven children:

i) GUILLAUME [I] de Dampierre (-before 1161). "Guido de Dampetra…et uxor eius…Elvidis et filii Anserici et Guillelmus" approved the donation by "Lethericus de Baudimonto" to the Templars at Provins, by charter dated 1133[963]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Anserici, Guilelmi, Andree et Milonis" as brother of "Guido de Dampetra" Bishop of Chalon[964]. Seigneur de Dampierre, de Saint-Dizier et de Moeslain. 1133/60.

- see below.

ii) ANDRE . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Anserici, Guilelmi, Andree et Milonis" as brother of "Guido de Dampetra" Bishop of Chalon[965]. 1152/65

iii) MILON . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Anserici, Guilelmi, Andree et Milonis" as brother of "Guido de Dampetra" Bishop of Chalon[966]. 1152/65

iv) GUY . "Ansericus de Monteregio" donated property to Pontigny, with the support of “--- uxor eiusdem Anserici”, by charter dated 1145, witnessed by “Andreas de Baldament, Bernardus capellanus de Monteregio, Guido de Dompetræ et Guido filius eius...Garnerius de Dompetræ...”[967]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1163 of "Guido de Dampetra" as Bishop of Chalon and names his four brothers[968].

v) HELVIDE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[969]. m GEOFFROY [IV] Sire de Joinville, son of GEOFFROY [III] Sire de Joinville & his wife Félicité de Brienne (-Acre Aug 1190).

vi) AGNES (-after 1192). She is named as wife of Narjot [II] in the late 13th century cartulary of Crisenon[970]. m NARJOT [II] Sire de Toucy, son of ITIER [III] Sire de Toucy & his wife Elisabeth --- (-1192).

b) EUDES . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1136.

c) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GEOFFROI, son of ---. Chevalier.

GUILLAUME [I] de Dampierre, son of GUY [I] Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Helvide de Baudémont (-before 1161). "Guido de Dampetra…et uxor eius…Elvidis et filii Anserici et Guillelmus" approved the donation by "Lethericus de Baudimonto" to the Templars at Provins, by charter dated 1133[971]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Anserici, Guilelmi, Andree et Milonis" as brother of "Guido de Dampetra" Bishop of Chalon[972]. Seigneur de Dampierre, de Saint-Dizier et de Moeslain. 1133/60. "Simon dominus Belfortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1152 in which he names "Hugone fratre meo domino de Brecis", in the presence of "domini Wilermi domini de Dampetra […et Heleidis mater eius…] et Milonis de Planceii"[973].

m [as her first husband, [ERMENGARDE] de Moncy, daughter of DREUX [II] de Moncy & his wife Basilie --- (-after 1177). Her first marriage is indicated by the charter dated Feb 1211 (O.S.) under which “Gui de Dampierre frère dudit Dreu” guaranteed the loyalty of “Dreu de Mello le jeune”[974]. It is also suggested by the charter dated 1172 under which "Drogo de Melloto et Ermengardis uxor mea" founded Vieupou priory, with the consent of “domini Guidonis de Dampetra et domini Milonis fratris sui et Guillelmi filii nostri”[975]. She married secondly (1161 or before) Dreux [I] de Mello. “Drogo de Merloto” donated property from "Mintriaci" {Nitry, canton Noyers, arr. Tonnerre, Yonne} to La Charité-sur-Loire, for the soul of “fratris mei Roberti et Vuillelmi ibidem sepultorum”, with the consent of "domino Vuillelmo de Merloto…et uxore mea Ermengardi", by charter dated 1177[976].]

Guillaume [I] & his wife had five children:

1. GUY [II] de Dampierre (-18 Jan 1216). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughter of "sororem regis Francorum imperatricem" marrying "Nargaldo de Toceio, Guidonis de Dampetro consobrinus"[977]. He succeeded his father in [1161] as Seigneur de Dampierre. Connétable de Champagne [1170]. Sire de Bourbon [before 1196], de iure uxoris. Seigneur de Montluçon 1202. “Gui de Dampierre frère dudit Dreu” guaranteed the loyalty of “Dreu de Mello le jeune” by charter dated Feb 1211 (O.S.)[978]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1216 of "Guido de Dampetra"[979]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "18 Jan" of "Guido dominus Dompetre"[980]. m (before 1196) as her second husband, MATHILDE de Bourbon, divorced wife of GAUCHER [IV] de Vienne Sire de Salins, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD de Bourbon & his wife Alix de Bourgogne [Capet] ([1164/69]-18 Jun 1228). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Beatrice filia Erchenbaldi de Borbon" as wife of "Guido de Dampetra", specifying that they had three sons and three daughters[981]. Guy [II] & his wife had seven children:

a) ARCHAMBAUD de Dampierre (-killed in battle Cognat, Allier 23 Aug 1242). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "primogenitus Erchenbaldus…secundus Guilelmus de Moyelen et de Dampetra…tertius Guido" as the three sons of "Guido de Dampetra"[982]. “Guillelmus dominus de Dampetra…ligius homo domini comitis Campanie” agreed peace terms with “dominum Theobaldum comitem Campanie” by charter dated 31 Dec 1223, which names “dominum Archembaudum fratrem meum…”[983]. He succeeded his mother in 1228 as ARCHAMBAUD [VIII] "le Grand" Sire de Bourbon.

- SIRES de BOURBON.

b) PHILIPPA [Mathilde] (-1223). Philippe II King of France confirmed the conditions of the proposed marriages between "Guigue fils du comte de Forez, et une fille de Guy de Dampierre" and "Archambaud, fils de Guy de Dampierre, et Guigone, fille dudit comte de Forez" by charter dated [10 Apr 1205/1 Apr 1206][984]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. La Mure dates this marriage to "environ 1216"[985]. As noted above, the political difficulties involving the Forez, Bourbon-Dampierre, and Auvergne families must have resulted in the earlier betrothal to Philippa [Mathilde] being terminated but later revived. The primary source which confirms the actual marriage has not yet been identified. One possibility is that two different daughters of Guy [II] Sire de Dampierre were involved, which would explain the different names used in secondary sources. m (Betrothed [1205/06]), [1216] as his first wife, GUY [IV] Comte de Forez, son of GUY [III] Comte de Lyon et de Forez [Albon] & his second wife Alix --- (-Castallaneta 29 Oct 1241).

c) GUILLAUME [II] de Dampierre (after 1196-3 Sep 1231). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "primogenitus Erchenbaldus…secundus Guilelmus de Moyelen et de Dampetra…tertius Guido" as the three sons of "Guido de Dampetra", specifying that Guillaume married "Margaretam comitisse Flandrie quem Burchardus clericus de Avennis rapuerat"[986]. He succeeded as Seigneur de Dampierre. “Guillelmus dominus de Dampetra…ligius homo domini comitis Campanie” agreed peace terms with “dominum Theobaldum comitem Campanie” by charter dated 31 Dec 1223, which names “dominum Archembaudum fratrem meum, J. comitem de Carnoto, Matheum fratrem suum, dominum Guillelmum, dominum Drogonem de Merloto, avunculos meos, dominum Gobertum de Asperomonte”[987]. m ([18 Aug/15 Nov] 1223) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Flandre, separated wife of BOUCHARD d'Avesnes, daughter of BAUDOUIN IX Count of Flanders [BAUDOUIN VI Comte de Hainaut] & his wife Marie de Champagne (2 Jun 1202-10 Feb 1280). The Genealogica Comitum Flandriæ Bertiniana names (in order) "Iohannam et Margaretam" as the two daughters of "Balduinus"[988]. The Chronica Monasterii Sancti Bertini records that "secunda filia Margareta" was born after her parents left on their travels[989]. On the other hand, according to Villehardouin Comtesse Marie stayed behind when her husband left on Crusade, gave birth, and afterwards left for Acre where she died[990]. After her father's death, she was sent to Paris with her sister on the orders of Philippe II King of France[991]. Matthew Paris names Bouchard as first husband of Marguerite in his description of the background to the war in Flanders in 1254[992]. Her first marriage was arranged by King Philippe II, her husband being a noble from Hainaut whose family had long supported French interests. Her first husband demanded a share of his late father-in-law's inheritance and, after complaining to Pope Innocent III, the marriage was annulled by the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215 as Bouchard d'Avesnes had previously taken holy orders. The couple remained together until Bouchard was captured by his sister-in-law Ctss Jeanne in 1219. He was released two years later on condition he separate from his wife[993]. The Iohannis de Thilrode Chronicon records the marriage of "Marghareta" and "Willelmo de Dampetra"[994]. Matthew Paris names Guillaume as second husband of Marguerite in his description of the background to the war in Flanders in 1254[995]. The Annales Blandinienses record the succession in 1244 of "Margareta soror eius [=Iohanna comitissa}"[996]. She succeeded her sister in 1244 as MARGUERITE II Ctss of Flanders and Ctss de Hainaut, both her husbands having died. Her children by her first marriage claimed their inheritance, but Louis IX King of France ruled in 1246 that Hainaut should be given to the Avesnes children and Flanders to the Dampierre children[997]. She abdicated 29 Dec 1278 in favour of her son Guy de Dampierre. The Necrologio Sanctæ Waldetrudis records the death "IV Id Feb" of "Margarete Flandrie et Hanonie…comitisse"[998].

- COUNTS of FLANDERS.

d) GUY [III] de Dampierre (-22 Mar 1275). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "primogenitus Erchenbaldus…secundus Guilelmus de Moyelen et de Dampetra…tertius Guido" as the three sons of "Guido de Dampetra", specifying that "Guido adhuc erat infantulus"[999]. Minor in 1215. Seigneur de Saint-Just et de Janzas. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "22 Mar" of "Guido de Dampetra dominus Sancti Justi" and records the memory of "Guidonis de Dampetra domini Sancti Justi" on "30 Jun"[1000], the latter assumed to be the date of his donation to the church.

e) MARIE de Dampierre (-[13 May] before 1237). A charter dated 1213 records an agreement between the abbess of Beaumont-les-Tours and "Herveus Virsionensis dominus" concerning the priory of Mentouz, referring to his earlier donation made with the consent of "Maria uxor mea et Aenorda mater mea domina de Firmitate Humbaldi" and naming "Mathildis que fuit conjux mea"[1001]. "M. domina Virsonii" named "Archembaldum de Borbonio fratrem meum" as pledge relating to the property of "domino Herveo de Virsonio quondam marito meo" by charter dated 10 Sep 1219[1002]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and second marriage has not yet been identified. "Henricus Soliaci et Virsionis dominus" donated property to the priory of Menetou-sur-Cher, with the consent of "Marie uxoris mee et Willielmi filii eius heredis Virsionensis", by charter dated Jun 1231[1003]. The necrology of La Cour-Dieu records the death “III Id Mai” of “Henricus dominus Soliaci et Virsionis et M. uxor eius”[1004]. It is not known whether this entry commemorates the death of Marie or her husband. m firstly ([1210]) as his second wife, HERVE [II] Seigneur de Vierzon, son of HERVE [I] Seigneur de Vierzon & his wife Eléonore de la Ferté-Imbaud (-1221). m secondly ([1221]) HENRI [I] de Sully, son of ARCHAMBAUD [IV] Sire de Sully [Blois-Champagne] & his [first/second/third] wife --- (-11 Aug after 1248).

f) JEANNE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

g) MARGUERITE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

2. MILON . "Drogo de Melloto et Ermengardis uxor mea" founded Vieupou priory, with the consent of “domini Guidonis de Dampetra et domini Milonis fratris sui et Guillelmi filii nostri” by charter dated 1172[1005]. 1228

3. HELVIDE (-1224 or after, bur Vaucelles). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Ysabella mater domni Roberti de Asperomonte, Oda mater illorum de Torota, tertia Helvidis [uxor] domno Iohanni de Montemirabili" as the three sisters of "pater Erchenbaldi Guido de Dampetra", specifying that Helvide was mother of "Mariam uxorem Ingelranni de Coci"[1006]. "Joannes Montis Mirabilis et Oisiaci dominus, Cameracensis castellanus et Heluidis uxor mea" donated property to "ecclesiæ B. Mariæ de Cantiprato", with the consent of "liberorum nostrorum…Willelmi et Joannis filiorum nostrorum et Elisabeth filiæ nostræ", by charter dated 1202[1007]. m (before 1194) JEAN de Montmirail Vicomte de Meaux, son of ANDRE de Montmirail & his wife Hildiarde d'Oisy Vicomtesse de Meaux ([1167]-Longpont 28 Sep 1217, bur Longpont).

4. ELISABETH . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Ysabella mater domni Roberti de Asperomonte, Oda mater illorum de Torota, tertia Helvidis [uxor] domno Iohanni de Montemirabili" as the three sisters of "pater Erchenbaldi Guido de Dampetra"[1008]. 1204/28. m GEOFFROY [I] d'Aspremont, son of --- (-20 Jun 1222).

5. ODETTE (-1212). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Ysabella mater domni Roberti de Asperomonte, Oda mater illorum de Torota, tertia Helvidis [uxor] domno Iohanni de Montemirabili peperit Mariam uxor Ingelranni de Coci" as the three sisters of "pater Erchenbaldi Guido de Dampetra"[1009]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" donated property “in territorio de Lacheni” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “Oda uxor mea et liberi nostri Guido, Willelmus, Johannes, Aalidis et Ermengardis”, by charter dated 1196[1010]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" donated property “in bosco...Oresmox...inter Floocourt et calceiam de Behencourt...in silva Esge” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Odotha uxor mea et liberi mei Guido, Willelmus, Johannes, Radulfus, Aalidis et Ermengardis”, by charter dated 1199[1011]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" donated “censum...prop prato leprosorum de Trachi” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Odothe uxoris mee et Guidonis primogeniti nostri”, by charter dated 1205[1012]. “Johannes Noviomensis et Thorotensis castellanus” relinquished various rights in favour of Saint-Amand, with the consent of “Odote uxoris mee”, by charter dated 1207[1013]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” donated revenue to Saint-Amand for the anniversary of “Odote uxoris mee”, with the consent of “Guido filius meus primogenitus et filii mei Willelmus, Johannes, Radulfus, Walterus et Robertus et filie mei Aelis, Ermengardis et Helwidis”, by charter dated 1212[1014]. m JEAN [II] de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon, son of JEAN [I] de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon & his wife Alix de Dreux (-[27 Dec 1235/25 Aug 1237]).

B. SEIGNEURS de DAMPIERRE et de SAINT-DIZIER

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

JEAN de Dampierre, son of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Marguerite II Ctss of Flanders and Hainaut (-1258). The Genealogica Comitum Flandriæ Bertiniana names (in order) "Guillelmum Guodnem et Iohannem" as the three sons of "Guillelmo domino de Dampetra [et] Margaretæ", specifying that "primo mortuo sine liberis in tornramento apud Trasegnies"[1015]. Matthew Paris specifies that his parents had "two others" when he records the parentage of his brother Guillaume, but does not name the other children[1016]. The Annales Blandinienses name "Iohannde Dampetra" as brother of Guy Count of Flanders, when recording the liberation of the two brothers from captivity in Holland[1017]. He succeeded his father in 1231 as Seigneur de Dampierre-sur-l'Aube, de Sompuis et de Saint-Dizier, Vicomte de Troyes and Connétable de Champagne. He was captured at the battle of West-Capelle 4 Jul 1253 by his half-brother Jean d'Avesnes Comte de Hainaut, released in early 1257. In Jun 1256 he recognised that the officer of Connétable de Champagne was not hereditary[1018].

m (9 Mar 1250) as her first marriage, LAURE de Lorraine, daughter of MATHIEU II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Catherine de Limbourg ([1234/37]-after 3 May 1288). She married secondly (after 29 Mar 1266) Guillaume de Vergy (-after 1272).

Jean & his wife had two children:

1. JEAN de Dampierre ([1251/53][1019]-before 11 Nov 1307). He succeeded his father in 1258 as Seigneur de Dampierre, de Sompuis, d'Eclaron, de Saint-Dizier, de Bailleul et de l'Ecluse, Vicomte de Troyes (until 1270). m ISABELLE de Brienne, daughter of [ALPHONSE de Brienne dit d´Acre Comte d'Eu & his wife Marie de Lusignan Ctss d´Eu] (-[Dec 1302/11 Nov 1307]). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, names "Ysabeau de Dompierre...Marguerite de Touars" as the two daughters of "Jehan fils du dit Alphons" and his wife "Bietrix de Saint Pol, fille au conte de Saint Pol", adding that Yolande married "au seigneur de Puiligny et seigneur de Dompierre en la rivière de Somme assez près d´Abbeville en Pontieu"[1020]. There are considerable chronological difficulties if Isabelle and Marguerite were daughters of Jean [II] Comte d´Eu. In the case of Marguerite, she is recorded as the wife of Vicomte Guy [II] in a charter dated 25 Jul 1278, while the birth of the wife of Comte Jean [II] is estimated to [1254][1021]. Not enough is known about the chronology of Isabelle to be certain that the same problem exists, but it is likely that she was born not more than ten years or so later than her husband. It appears more likely that the two were daughters of Jean´s father Alphonse. Jean & his wife had four children:

a) GUILLAUME de Dampierre (-before 1307).

b) JEAN [III] de Dampierre (-after 11 Nov 1307). Seigneur de Dampierre.

c) MARGUERITE de Dampierre (-1316, bur Abbaye de Theuley). Dame de Dampierre et de Saint-Dizier. m (1305) GAUCHER de Châtillon-sur-Marne Comte de Porcien, son of GAUCHER [V] de Châtillon Comte de Porcien & his first wife Isabelle de Dreux (-25 Aug 1325).

d) JEANNE de Dampierre (-1318, bur Abbaye de Marcilly-lès-Avallon). Dame de Moeslain. m MILON [VI] de Noyers, son of ---. Maréchal de France.

2. GUILLAUME de Dampierre ([1258]899-after 1314). Seigneur de Saint-Dizier, d'Eureville, d'Humbécourt et d'Aurainville. m firstly JEANNE de Salins, daughter of ETIENNE de Salins Seigneur de Rouvres et de Montenot [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Jeanne dame de Vignory (-after 1313). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly MARIE d'Aspremont, daughter of JOFFROI [III] Sire d'Aspremont & his wife ---. Guillaume & his first wife had five children:

a) ETIENNE de Saint-Dizier (-murdered Feb 1328). Seigneur de Saint-Laurent-La Roche, de Montenot, d'Augisey, d'Agessaux et de Saint-Agnès. He was killed following a plot by his wife. m ([30 Dec 1319]) as her first husband, HUGUETTE d'Antigny, daughter of HENRI d'Antigny Sire de Sainte-Croix & his wife Marguerite de Bellevesvre (-Aug 1359, bur Lons-le-Saunier Franciscan church). She married secondly ([25 Oct 1337]) Philippe de Vienne Seigneur de Pymont et de Buffey (-1370, bur Lons-le-Saunier Franciscan church). Etienne & his wife had one child:

i) BERAUD de Saint-Dizier (1320-1342). Seigneur de Saint-Laurent.

b) GUILLAUME de Saint-Dizier (-before 1362). Seigneur d'Alvire.

c) ROBERT de Saint-Dizier . Seigneur de Valenpoullier. Knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem 1344, Komtur 1362.

d) JEANNE de Saint-Dizier (-[22 Jul/2 Dec] 1343). Dame de La Sarraz. m firstly (before 1324) HUGONIN de Villars de Varair. m secondly AYMON de Montferrand Sire de La Sarraz (-before 1342).

e) ISABEAU de Saint-Dizier . 1332/1351. Dame d'Urville, d'Humbrecourt, de Rouvres et de Montenot. m AME de Blamont [Salm] à Deneuve. 1301/24.

Guillaume & his second wife had two children:

f) JEAN [II] de Saint-Dizier . 1314/27. Seigneur de Saint-Dizier, de Vignory et de l'Ecluse. m before (1319) ALIX de Nesle d'Offemont, daughter of GUY de Clermont dit de Nesle Seigneur d'Offemont [Maréchal de France] & his wife Marguerite de Mello. 1323. Jean [II] & his wife had three children:

i) JEAN de Saint-Dizier (-[1367/73]). Seigneur de Saint-Dizier et de Vignory. m (before 1334) MARIE de Bar-Pierrepont, daughter of ERARD de Bar Seigneur de Pierrepont & his wife Isabelle de Lorraine . 1351/1380. Jean & his wife had one child:

(a) EDOUARD de Saint-Dizier (-13 Aug 1401). Seigneur de Saint-Dizier, de Vignory et de Veuilly. m as her second husband, JEANNE de Vienne-Mirabel, widow of JEAN de Rougemont Seigneur de Rougemont de Tilchâtel et de Ruffey, daughter of HENRI de Vienne-Mirabel & his wife Marguerite de Bauffremont. She married thirdly (before 26 Sep 1402) Jean [III] de Vergy Seigneur de Fouvent (-25 Nov 1418).

ii) ISABELLE de Saint-Dizier (-13 Jan 1371). Dame de Montemois 1362. m JEAN de Châtillon-sur-Marne Seigneur de Gandelus et de Dury (-after 15 Dec 1377[1022]).

iii) JEANNE de Saint-Dizier . m JEAN le Mercier Seigneur de Noviant-au-Pré.

g) GEOFFROY de Saint-Dizier (-killed in battle Poitiers 19 Sep 1356). Seigneur de Roche-sur-Marne, by right of his wife. m ISABEAU de Chatillon Dame de Roche-sur-Marne (-after 1366). Geoffroy & his wife had four children:

i) HENRI de Saint-Dizier (-Dec 1376). Seigneur de Roche-sur-Marne. Seigneur de la Fauche, by right of his wife. m (1366) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Joinville Dame de la Fauche, daughter of OGIER de Joinville Seigneur d'Effincourt (1329-after 1410). She married secondly (1377) Eudes de Savoisy (-shortly before 20 Jan 1400), and thirdly Crescent de Flévy. Henri & his wife had one child:

(a) JEANNE de Saint-Dizier (-after 18 Aug 1408). Dame de Roche-sur-Marne et de la Fauche. m firstly GUILLAUME de Grandson (-Aug 1381). m secondly (before 14 Mar 1388) JACQUES de Vergy (-killed in battle Nikopolis 28 Sep 1396). Seigneur de la Fauche, by right of his wife. m thirdly (1398) GAUTHIER de Savoisy . m fourthly (before 13 Aug 1401) FERRY de Chardoigne (-after 18 Aug 1408).

ii) GUILLAUME de Roche . 1366.

iii) JEAN de Saint-Dizier (-4 May 1375). Archdeacon at Cambrai. Bishop of Verdun 1372-1375.

iv) daughter . Nun at Notre Dame de Soissons.

Chapter 11. SEIGNEURS de HIERGES, CHÂTELAINS de BOUILLON

Hierges was located near Givet in the north of the county of Champagne, close to the border with the county of Namur. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

1. HERIBRAND [I] de Hierges, son of --- (-after 1069). Châtelain de Bouillon. m ---. The name of Héribrand´s wife is not known. Héribrand [I] & his wife had two children:

a) HERIBRAND [II] de Hierges . "…Herbranni castellani, Herbranni filii sui, Alberti filii sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Godefridus…dux et marchio" donated the church of Saint-Dagobert de Stenay to Gorze[1023]. Châtelain de Bouillon. The Chronicon Sancti Huberti names "Liegarde amita Arnulfi comitis", her husband "Richizonis" and their four sons "Hugo et Ludovicus, Rodericus et Riquinus", recording that "Riquinus" was killed by "Heribrando Bulionensi" and buried at St Hubert (dated to before 1084)[1024]. "…Herbranni castellani, Herbranni filii sui, Alberti filii sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Godefridus…dux et marchio" donated the church of Saint-Dagobert de Stenay to Gorze[1025]. m HEDWIGE d'Orchimont, daughter of GISELBERT d'Orchimont [Argenteau] & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Héribrand [II] & his wife had [two] children:

i) HERIBRAND [III] de Hierges (-1114). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Châtelain de Bouillon.

- see below.

ii) [ARNOUL de Hierges (-murdered 1124). He was captured by Turks in 1123, and murdered the following year.]

b) ALBERT de Hierges (-after 1069). "…Herbranni castellani, Herbranni filii sui, Alberti filii sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Godefridus…dux et marchio" donated the church of Saint-Dagobert de Stenay to Gorze[1026].

HERIBRAND [III] de Hierges, son of HERIBRAND [II] de Hierges Châtelain de Bouillon & his wife Hedwige d'Orchimont (-1114). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Châtelain de Bouillon. [Domesday Book records land held by “Herbrand” in Boyatt in Mansbridge Hundred in Hampshire[1027]. It is not known whether this entry relates to Héribrand de Hierges, but the name is indicative.] Albert of Aix names "…Herebrandus de Buillon…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[1028].

m as her first husband, HODIERNE de Rethel, daughter of HUGUES I Comte de Rethel (-[1118]). William of Tyre records "Hodierna" as second sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, and names her (first) husband and her son Manassès[1029]. She married secondly Roger de Hauteville Prince of Antioch. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. According to Fulcher of Chartres, the wife of Prince Roger committed adultery shamelessly with many other men[1030]. 1126.

Héribrand [III] & his wife had one child:

1. MANASSES de Hierges (-[Brogne Abbey] 8 Jan 1176). William of Tyre names him and specifies that he was "consobrinus" of Mélisende Queen of Jerusalem[1031]. Constable of the kingdom of Jerusalem 1151, removed from office in 1152. He was captured by the Turks 1152, released when he promised to leave the East, which he did in 1154[1032]. The Notæ Bronienses record the death in 1175 of "vir nobilis Manasses de Lingez" and that of "filius suus Herbrandus" 40 days after his father[1033]. The necrology of Brogne records the death "VI Id Jan" of "Manasses de Hirgia, conversus et monacus hujus loci" and his donation of a relic of the holy cross[1034]. m firstly (1152) as her second husband, HELVIS of Rama, widow of BALIAN Lord of Ibelin, daughter of BAUDOUIN [I] Lord of Rama & his wife Stephanie --- ([1115]-after 1158). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Helvoys" as the daughter of "mesire Baudoyn" & his wife, recording that she married "Belleem a la Barbe"[1035]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1160 under which "Hugo de Ybelino…Ramathensis domino" names "Balduini avi mei"[1036], which can only refer to his maternal grandfather as his paternal grandfather's name is deduced as Balian from other sources. She became heiress of Rama on the death of her brother in [1148]. William of Tyre describes her as "domini Baliani senioris viduam" when recording her second marriage[1037]. The Lignages d'Outremer record her second marriage to "le conestable Manassier" after the death of her first husband[1038]. "Balduinus…in sancta Iherusalem Latinorum rex quartus" confirmed the donation by "Hugo de Hybelino et…fratris sui Balduini et sororis sue Hermengardis domine Tiberiadis et matris sue Helois…" to the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem by charter dated 14 Jan 1155[1039]. m secondly ALIX de Chiny, daughter of ALBERT Comte de Chiny & his wife --- (-9 Aug, after 1177, bur Brogne Abbey). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "comes Ludovicus, Theodericus de Marleriis, episcopus Arnulphus Virdunensis, domna de Hirges et Ida domna de Asperomonte et mater Rogerii de Walehem" as children of "Albertus comes senior Namucensis"[1040], although "Namucensis" is an error for "Cisneiensis". The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the installation as Bishop of Verdun of "Albertus de Hirgis nepos ex sorore episcopi Arnulfi et comitis de Cisneio Ludovici et Theoderici de Marleriis", recalling that he had a brother "Ludowicum qui longo tempore fuit abbas Sancti Vitoni Virdunensis"[1041]. The necrology of Brogne records the death "V Id Aug" of "Alaidis domina de Hierge uxor domini Manassis"[1042]. Manassès & his first wife had two children:

a) HELVIS de Hierges ([1153/54]-). The Lignages d'Outremer refer to the two daughters of "le conestable Manassier" and his wife Helvis as "[la] feme de Mesire Anciau de Brie…[et] [la] feme de sire Hugue de Mimars", stating that the former was "ayole de Johan de Brie, et dou mareschau sire Johan d'Antioche et de la dame de Genido"[1043]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m (1167 or before) ANSEAU de Brie, son of ---. Anseau & his wife had three children:

i) ANSEAU de Brie . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Ansiau et…Johan de Brie" as sons of "Ansiau de Brie"[1044].

ii) JEAN de Brie . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Ansiau et…Johan de Brie" as sons of "Ansiau de Brie"[1045]. Another manuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer lists Jean's descendants[1046].

iii) HELVIS de Brie . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Heloys, une des nieces dou grant Baudoyn de Ybelin, fille dou grant Ansiau de Brie" as wife of "Johan…seignor d'Arsur"[1047]. The Lignages d'Outremer record that "Johan le seignor d'Arsur…sa feme Heloys", after the death of her first husband, married secondly "Vilain d'Aneui", who hanged himself by his hat while hunting in the forest of Arsur, and thirdly "Jofrei de Kafran" who was killed by a horse[1048]. m firstly JEAN of Arsur, son of ---. m secondly VILAIN d'Aneui (-killed Arsur ----). m thirdly GEOFFROI de Cafran .

b) ISABELLE de Hierges ([1153/54]-). The Lignages d'Outremer refer to the two daughters of "le conestable Manassier" and his wife Helvis as "[la] feme de Mesire Anciau de Brie…[et] [la] feme de sire Hugue de Mimars", stating that the latter was "ayole de Balian de Mimars"[1049]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m (before 1180) HUGUES de Mimars, son of ---. 1171/81. Hugues & his wife had two children:

i) RENAUD de Mimars . The Lignages d'Outremer name "…Ysabiau…suer de Renaut de Mimars"[1050]. Another manuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer lists his descendants[1051].

ii) ISABELLE de Mimars . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Heloys, une des nieces dou grant Baudoyn de Ybelin, fille dou grant Ansiau de Brie" as wife of "Johan…seignor d'Arsur", and "l'autre niece Ysabiau…suer de Renaut de Mimars" who was wife of "[le] seignor de Saone et ot une fille" and who after their land was lost and her husband dead "par povreté" married her daughter "a un Geneveis…Bonveissin" who had two sons "Bonveissin qui morut sanz hoirs et l'autre Baudoin Bonvoisin qui fut pere de ceste dame de Quelie"[1052]. m firstly --- Seigneur de Saône, son of ---. m secondly --- Bonvoisin, son of ---.

Manassès & his second wife had [eight] children:

c) HERIBRAND de Hierges (-16 Feb 1177). The Notæ Bronienses record the death in 1175 of "vir nobilis Manasses de Lingez" and that of "filius suus Herbrandus" 40 days after his father[1053]. The necrology of Brogne records the death "XIV Kal Mar" of "Hebrandus miles filius domini Manasses de Hierge", for whose soul "sua quondam conjux" donated "decem solidos in villa sua de Bossut"[1054].

d) HENRI de Hierges (-[26 Jan or 25 Nov] 1213). Seigneur de Hierges. [The necrology of Brogne records the death "VII Kal Feb" of "vir nobilis dominus de Hirge"[1055]. It is not known to which of the seigneurs de Hierges this entry refers. The necrology of Brogne records the death "VII Kal Dec" of "Henrici militis de Hirgia"[1056].] m YOLANDE de Rumigny, daughter of NICOLAS [III] Sire de Rumigny & his wife Eva de Chièvres (-before 1248). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Iulianum…Raynaldo de Roseto maritatem de quo…Rogerum et Clementiam [uxor] Gerardo de Haslut et Yolandem [uxor] Henrici de Hirge et advocato Hasbaniensi et apud Winti in Flandria" as daughters of "Nicholaus qui et Ruminium et Florinas castra possedit" & his wife[1057]. "Gotbertus vir nobilis de Orbais" founded the church of Sainte-Catherine de Milen, with the consent of "Jolenda domina de Yrgis, cuius filiam in uxorem habui", to found anniversaries for "meum…sed et uxoris meæ Evæ, et fratris sui Ægidii, Jolandæ etiam de Yrges…sed et domini Hugonis de Florinis", by charter dated 1219[1058]. Henri & his wife had two children:

i) GILLES de Hierges (-1219). Seigneur de Hierges. "Egidius dominus de Hyrgia" reached agreement with Saint-Hubert, Ardenne concerning the avoueries of Vaucelles and Doische, with the agreement of "Gobertus sororius meus et D. soror mea de Byul", by charter dated to [1214][1059]. Châtelain de Bouillon. "Ludovici comitis de Chisni, Egidii de Hierge, Arnulphi de Morelmes, Jacobi de Orcismont" signed the charter dated 1218 under which "Rogerus de Cimaco…castellaniam de Covinio" confirmed his rights and those of the bishop of Liège in Couvin[1060]. "Gotbertus vir nobilis de Orbais" founded the church of Sainte-Catherine de Milen, with the consent of "Jolenda domina de Yrgis, cuius filiam in uxorem habui", to found anniversaries for "meum…sed et uxoris meæ Evæ, et fratris sui Ægidii, Jolandæ etiam de Yrges…sed et domini Hugonis de Florinis", by charter dated 1219[1061]. [m ODA, daughter of --- (-6 Apr ----). The necrology of Brogne records the death "VIII Id Apr" of "Oda domina de Hierge"[1062]. It is uncertain to whom this entry refers. However, a marriage is recorded for all the other seigneurs de Hierges besides Gilles, so it could be his wife.]

ii) EVA de Hierges . "Egidius dominus de Hyrgia" reached agreement with Saint-Hubert, Ardenne concerning the avoueries of Vaucelles and Doische, with the agreement of "Gobertus sororius meus et D. soror mea de Byul", by charter dated to [1214][1063]. "Gotbertus vir nobilis de Orbais" founded the church of Sainte-Catherine de Milen, with the consent of "Jolenda domina de Yrgis, cuius filiam in uxorem habui", to found anniversaries for "meum…sed et uxoris meæ Evæ, et fratris sui Ægidii, Jolandæ etiam de Yrges…sed et domini Hugonis de Florinis", by charter dated 1219[1064]. m GOBERT d'Orbais Sire de Rioul, son of ENGUERRAND Seigneur d´Orbais & his wife Juliana de Duras ([1161/62]-1232).

e) ALBERT de Hierges (-1218). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the installation as Bishop of Verdun of "Albertus de Hirgis nepos ex sorore episcopi Arnulfi et comitis de Cisneio Ludovici et Theoderici de Marleriis", recalling that he had a brother "Ludowicum qui longo tempore fuit abbas Sancti Vitoni Virdunensis"[1065]. Bishop of Verdun.

f) LOUIS de Hierges . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the installation as Bishop of Verdun of "Albertus de Hirgis nepos ex sorore episcopi Arnulfi et comitis de Cisneio Ludovici et Theoderici de Marleriis", recalling that he had a brother "Ludowicum qui longo tempore fuit abbas Sancti Vitoni Virdunensis"[1066]. Abbot of Saint-Vidon, Verdun.

g) GAUTHIER de Hierges (-18 Sep ----). The necrology of Brogne records the death "XIV Kal Oct" of "Gualterus miles filius domini Manassis de Hirgia"[1067].

h) [FADIE . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Fadie et Hodierne" as the children of "le conestable Menassier [et] de sa feme espouse", stating that Fadie married "Reymont, le fis de Hue de Giblet"[1068]. Another manuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer clarifies the name of her husband when it names "Fadie, la fille dou conestable Menassier" as the wife of "Guilliaume, l'autre fis de Hue l'Embriac, seignor de Giblet"[1069]. The first passage does not name the mother of the two daughters Fadie and Hodierne. However, it confuses the order of Manassès's marriages, recording that he married Helvis of Rama (who was most likely his first wife, as shown above) after the death of his first wife, the mother of Fadie and Hodierne, implying clearly that their mother was Manassès's other wife. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1070], Fadie was the daughter of Manassès by his first marriage. The chronology of the family of the Lords of Jebail suggests that Guillaume's wife was born after Helvis of Rama would have ceased to be of child-bearing age. The implication is that Fadie and Hodierne must have been the daughters of a subsequent marriage. No record has been found of Manassès having another wife besides Alix de Chiny, who presumably therefore must have been the mother of these two daughters, although the issue is not without doubt. m GUILLAUME Embriaco of Jebail, son of GUILLAUME Embriaco Lord of Jebail & his wife Sancha --- (-1200 or after).]

i) [HODIERNE . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Fadie et Hodierne" as the children of "le conestable Menassier [et] de sa feme espouse", stating that Hodierne married "le seignour dou Grantgerin" and that they were parents of "Henri qui s'en ala outremer en Constantinople et ot les Pigas", naming his children and one granddaughter[1071]. The passage does not name the mother of these two daughters. As explained above in relation to Hodierne's sister Fadie, it is more probable that the two sisters were Manassès's daughters by his second marriage, although the question is not without doubt. m --- Seigneur de Grantgerin, son of ---.]

j) MELISENDE de Hierges (-[1200]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GUILLAUME de Gommegnies, son of ---.

1. THIERRY . m MATHILDE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 25 May 1189 under which her son "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert, naming "Henrici nepotis mei advocati præfati altaris…Theodorico fratre meo de Turri et Arnulpho sororio meo de Monte Sancti Martini…patris nostri Theoderici et matris nostræ Mathildis"[1072]. Thierry & his wife had children:

a) HERIBRAND (-after 25 May 1189). Châtelain de Bouillon. "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus", on the point of leaving on crusade, donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert by charter dated 25 May 1189, which records an earlier donation for the soul of "Margaretæ primæ meæ coniugis" naming "Henrici nepotis mei advocati præfati altaris…Theodorico fratre meo de Turri et Arnulpho sororio meo de Monte Sancti Martini…patris nostri Theoderici et matris nostræ Mathildis", in the presence of "Idæ uxoris meæ et fratris eius Nicolai de Ham generi mei et filiarum mearum Cæciliæ et Agnetis"[1073]. m firstly MARGUERITE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 25 May 1189 under which her husband "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert, recording an earlier donation for the soul of "Margaretæ primæ meæ coniugis"[1074]. m secondly IDA de Han-sur-Liesse, daughter of GODEFROI de Han-sur-Liesse & his wife Helwide ---. "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert by charter dated 25 May 1189, in the presence of "Idæ uxoris meæ et fratris eius Nicolai de Ham generi mei et filiarum mearum Cæciliæ et Agnetis"[1075]. Heribrand & his first wife had two children:

i) CECILE . "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert by charter dated 25 May 1189, in the presence of "Idæ uxoris meæ et fratris eius Nicolai de Ham generi mei et filiarum mearum Cæciliæ et Agnetis"[1076]. [m NICHOLAS de Han-sur-Liesse, son of GODEFROI de Han-sur-Liesse & his wife Helwide ---. Châtelain de Bouillon.]

ii) AGNES . "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert by charter dated 25 May 1189, in the presence of "Idæ uxoris meæ et fratris eius Nicolai de Ham generi mei et filiarum mearum Cæciliæ et Agnetis"[1077].

b) THIERRY . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 25 May 1189 under which his brother "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert, naming "Henrici nepotis mei advocati præfati altaris…Theodorico fratre meo de Turri et Arnulpho sororio meo de Monte Sancti Martini…patris nostri Theoderici et matris nostræ Mathildis"[1078].

c) daughter . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 25 May 1189 under which his brother "Herbrannus Buloniensis castellanus" donated property at Noyers to Ardenne Saint-Hubert, naming "Henrici nepotis mei advocati præfati altaris…Theodorico fratre meo de Turri et Arnulpho sororio meo de Monte Sancti Martini…patris nostri Theoderici et matris nostræ Mathildis"[1079]. m ARNOUL de Mont-Saint-Martin, son of ---.

Chapter 12. COMTES de JOIGNY

Joigny is located south-west of Troyes near Auxerre, in the present-day French département of Yonne.

1. GEOFFROY de Joigny, son of --- (-[6 Mar] [Nov 1035/1 Mar 1042]). Edouard de Saint-Phalle suggests that he was Geoffroy, nepos of Gauthier Comte de Gâtinais, referring to the letter dated to [997] in which Abbon abbé de Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire requested Pope Gregory V to order "…Quauz---, nepos Wal--- comitis de Castro Nantonis" to cease his activities (presumably against the monastery) under threat of excommunication, by letter dated [997][1080]. He bases his theory on the donation dated Nov 1035 by Geoffroy de Joigny's son, Gilduin Archbishop of Sens, to the same abbey. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "6 Mar" of "Gaufridi de Jooigny"[1081], although it is not known whether this entry refers to this Geoffroy. m as her first husband, ALIX de Sens, daughter of RENARD [I] Comte de Sens & his wife ---. She married secondly as his second wife, Engelbert [III] de Brienne. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Gaufridus comes” renounced rights over the village of Migennes which “domnus Gaufridus pater meus” had appropriated, in favour of the monastery of Notre-Dame et de Saint-Julien d´Auxerre at the request of “matris meæ Adhelaidis” and with the consent of “fratrum meorum Gilduini…archiepiscopi Senonensis et Rainardi”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1042[1082]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "comes de Brena super Albam Engelbertus" as "comitissam Ioviniaci viduam de primo marito"[1083]. She died before her husband, as the same passage refers to her son-in-law inheriting Joigny from her after her death and subsequently building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law. Geoffroy & his wife had three children:

a) GEOFFROY de Joigny (-after 1080). Comte de Joigny. “Gaufridus comes” renounced rights over the village of Migennes which “domnus Gaufridus pater meus” had appropriated, in favour of the monastery of Notre-Dame et de Saint-Julien d´Auxerre at the request of “matris meæ Adhelaidis” and with the consent of “fratrum meorum Gilduini…archiepiscopi Senonensis et Rainardi”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1042[1084]. "Gaufridus Jauviaci comes" founded the priory of Notre-Dame de Joigny, with the consent of "uxore mea et liberis Gaufredo atque Rainaldo", by charter dated 1080[1085]. m --- (-after 1080). The name of Geoffroy's wife is not known. "Gaufridus Jauviaci comes" founded the priory of Notre-Dame de Joigny, with the consent of "uxore mea et liberis Gaufredo atque Rainaldo", by charter dated 1080[1086]. Geoffroy & his wife had two children:

i) GEOFFROY de Joigny (-after 1080). "Gaufridus Jauviaci comes" founded the priory of Notre-Dame de Joigny, with the consent of "uxore mea et liberis Gaufredo atque Rainaldo", by charter dated 1080[1087].

ii) RENARD [II] de Joigny (-after [1096]). "Gaufridus Jauviaci comes" founded the priory of Notre-Dame de Joigny, with the consent of "uxore mea et liberis Gaufredo atque Rainaldo", by charter dated 1080[1088]. "Letericus, Margaudi fliius" donated property to the priory of Notre-Dame de Joigny by charter dated to [1082/85], confirmed by "Rainardus Gaufridi filius comitis"[1089]. Comte de Joigny. William of Tyre records that he joined the First Crusade in 1096[1090]. m [VAINDEMONDE] de Courtenay, daughter of JOSCELIN [I] Seigneur de Courtenay & his first wife Isabelle de Montlhéry. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the Historia of Monk Aimon, which names "Guidonem et Raynardum Comitem de Johegneio" as the two sons of the daughter of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" by his wife "filiam comitis Gaufridi Foerole"[1091]. She is named Vaindemonde in Europäische Stammtafeln[1092], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. Renard & his wife had two children:

(a) GUY . According to the Historia of Monk Aimon, "Guidonem et Raynardum Comitem de Johegneio" were the two sons of the daughter of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" by his wife "filiam comitis Gaufridi Foerole"[1093].

(b) RENARD . According to the Historia of Monk Aimon, "Guidonem et Raynardum Comitem de Johegneio" were the two sons of the daughter of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" by his wife "filiam comitis Gaufridi Foerole"[1094]. same person as…? RENARD [III] (-1150). Comte de Joigny. m [firstly/secondly] WANDALMODE de Beaujeu, daughter of HUMBERT [II] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Auxilia ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m [firstly/secondly] ALIX de Blois, daughter ETIENNE Comte de Blois & his wife Adela of England. Alice is shown by Weir[1095] as the youngest daughter of Comte Etienne and the wife of "Renaud III Comte de Joigny" (who has not been identified) but the primary source on which this is based has not been found.

b) RENARD . “Gaufridus comes” renounced rights over the village of Migennes which “domnus Gaufridus pater meus” had appropriated, in favour of the monastery of Notre-Dame et de Saint-Julien d´Auxerre at the request of “matris meæ Adhelaidis” and with the consent of “fratrum meorum Gilduini…archiepiscopi Senonensis et Rainardi”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1042[1096]. Comte de Joigny. m ([1040/42], separated) as her second husband, AELIS de Bar-sur-Aube, widow of RENAUD de Semur-en-Brionnais, daughter and heiress of NOCHER III Comte de Bar-sur-Aube et de Vitry-en-Perthois & his wife --- (-1053). The Acta Sanctorum commentary on the life of St Simon de Valois records that "Rodulpho (Simonis genitori)" married three wives, firstly "Adela, Nocheri Barrensis ad Albam comtis filia, Notheri comitis Suessionum neptis, Archardi proneptis" who had previously married "Rainaldum de Sinemuro, Rainardum comitem de Jooniaco, Rotgerium de Wangionis ripa"[1097]. She married thirdly as his second wife, Roger [I] avoué de Vignory, and fourthly as his first wife, Raoul III “le Grand” Comte de Valois.

c) GILDUIN (-after 3 Oct 1049). “Gaufridus comes” renounced rights over the village of Migennes which “domnus Gaufridus pater meus” had appropriated, in favour of the monastery of Notre-Dame et de Saint-Julien d´Auxerre at the request of “matris meæ Adhelaidis” and with the consent of “fratrum meorum Gilduini…archiepiscopi Senonensis et Rainardi”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1042[1098]. Archbishop of Sens 1032, deposed for simony in 1049 by the council of Reims. He donated property in Gâtinais to the abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, in the presence of his father Geoffroy, by charter dated Nov 1035[1099].

1. RENARD [IV] de Joigny (-[1164/72]). Comte de Joigny. A charter dated 1164 records a dispute involving "Rainardum comitem Joignaci" and the abbey of Saint-Julien d'Auxerre, witnessed by "ex parte…comitis: Garinus filius vicecomitis Senonensis"[1100]. m ADELAIDE de Nevers, daughter of GUILLAUME [IV] Comte de Nevers & his wife Ida von Sponheim [Carinthia]. A charter dated 1161 records the settlement between the abbey of Saint-Julien d'Auxerre and "comes Joviniacensis, Rainardus", witnessed by "comitissa Joviniaci, Aalaidis…filia…comitis Nivernensis"[1101]. "Adelaidis comitissa Joviniaci" confirmed the donation of property to the abbey of Dilo by "dominus meus Rainardus comes maritus meus" by charter dated 1172[1102]. Renard [IV] & his wife had four children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] de Joigny (-15 Feb 1220). "Willelmus comes Joigniaci" recognised the rights of the abbey of Saint-Julien d'Auxerre, in memory of "Regnaudus pater meus", by charter dated 1210[1103]. Comte de Joigny.

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b) GAUCHER de Joigny (-before Nov 1237). "Willermus comes Joviniaci" donated property to the abbey of Pontigny by charter dated 1180 with the consent of "uxor mea Aaleit et frater meus Gaucherius"[1104]. Seigneur de Châteaurenard. Seneschal of Nevers. “Dominus Gaucherus de Jovigniaco et domina Aelicia de Venesiaco uxor eius et dominus Erardus de Brena ipsius Aelicie filius” confirmed the donation made by “Milo de Pogiaco et Helisabeth uxor sua” to Sens Maison-Dieu by charter dated Aug 1207[1105]. “Gaucherus de Joviniaco dominus Venisiaci...et uxor mea A. et filius eius E. de Brena” relinquished rights in the forest of Saint-Etienne in favour of Pontigny abbey by charter dated 1211[1106]. “Galcherus de Jovigniaco et...Amicya uxor dicti Galcheri” donated property to Escharlis abbey by charter dated Apr 1229[1107]. m firstly (before 1195) as her second husband, ADELAIS de Venisy, widow of ANDRE de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt, daughter of ANSEAU de Venisy & his wife Isabelle de Nangis [Capet] (-[20 Mar 1221/Nov 1222]). Documents dated Jul 1213 and Aug 1213, relating to the consanguinity between Erard de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt and his wife Philippa of Jerusalem, records "rex Franciæ…Grossus rex fratrem…Florium…filia Isabellis de Nangies…domina de Venisiaco", adding that her daughter was "domina de Venisiaco, mater…[Erardum de Rameruco] [Erardum de Brena]", another document in the series clarifying that Isabelle was the mother of "Aalaidis dominæ Venisiaci…mater…Erardi"[1108]. Dame de Venisy. “Dominus Gaucherus de Jovigniaco et domina Aelicia de Venesiaco uxor eius et dominus Erardus de Brena ipsius Aelicie filius” confirmed the donation made by “Milo de Pogiaco et Helisabeth uxor sua” to Sens Maison-Dieu by charter dated Aug 1207[1109]. “Gaucherus de Joviniaco dominus Venisiaci...et uxor mea A. et filius eius E. de Brena” relinquished rights in the forest of Saint-Etienne in favour of Pontigny abbey by charter dated 1211[1110]. m secondly (before May 1226) AMICIE de Montfort, daughter of SIMON [IV] Sire de Montfort & his wife Alix de Montmorency (-20 Feb 1253). “Galcherus de Jovigniaco et...Amicya uxor dicti Galcheri” donated property to Escharlis abbey by charter dated Apr 1229[1111]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Mathilde Ctss de Nevers confirmed the donation of "villa sue de Nannaio, Autissiodorensis diecesis" made to the chapter of Auxerre by “Amicie relicte bone memorie Galteri de Joigniaco et Galterii filii eorumdem” by charter dated May 1241[1112]. Gauthier & his second wife had two children:

i) PETRONILLE (-1289). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated May 1249 under which [her husband] “Petrus de Cortiniaco dominus de Conches” promised to pay Louis IX King of France in respect of property inherited from “domini Galcheri de Jovigniaco quondam fratris uxoris meæ”[1113]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and her two marriages has not yet been identified. Dame de Sully et de Châteaurenard. m firstly (before May 1249) PIERRE de Courtenay Seigneur de Conches, son of ROBERT de Courtenay Seigneur de Champignelles & his second wife Mathilde de Mehun (-1250). m secondly (Dec 1252) HENRI [II] Sire de Sully, son of HENRI [I] Sire de Sully & his first wife Marie de Dampierre (-in Italy 1269).

ii) GAUCHER (-before May 1249). Mathilde Ctss de Nevers confirmed the donation of "villa sue de Nannaio, Autissiodorensis diecesis" made to the chapter of Auxerre by “Amicie relicte bone memorie Galteri de Joigniaco et Galterii filii eorumdem” by charter dated May 1241[1114]. Monk. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated May 1249 under which [his brother-in-law] “Petrus de Cortiniaco dominus de Conches” promised to pay Louis IX King of France in respect of property inherited from “domini Galcheri de Jovigniaco quondam fratris uxoris meæ”[1115].

c) AGNES (-1202 or after). Dame de Ramerupt "Symon dominus Bellifortis" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1182 in which he names "Agnes uxor mea et dominus Hugo Brecarum frater meus", witnessed by "Erardus comes Brenensis"[1116]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly (before 1172) SIMON de Broyes Seigneur de Beaufort, son of SIMON [I] Sire de Broyes & his wife Félicité de Brienne (-1187 or after). m secondly HENRI d'Arzillières, son of ---.

d) HELISENDE de Joigny (-26 Feb after 1226). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Her first marriage is indicated by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records the departure on crusade in 1219 of "comes Milo de Barro super Sequanam cum filio suo Galthero et cum Iohanne de Arceis filiastro suo"[1117]. "Johannes de Arcies", leaving for Jerusalem, donated rights to the churches of Escharlis and Fontaine-Jean, with the consent of "Helissanz uxor mea", by charter dated 1189[1118]. “Milo comes Barri super Sequanam” confirmed a purchase by the people of Bar, with the consent of “uxoris mee Helissendis”, by charter dated [29 Mar/17 Apr] 1199[1119]. "Helisendi uxore sua et Galtherio filio suo" consented to the donation by "Milo comes Bari super Secanam" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun confirmed by charter dated 12 Oct 1199[1120]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" made donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1210, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[1121]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated 1206[1122]. "Millo comes Barri super Secanam et Elixanda uxor mea et Gaucherus filius meus" founded the Hospital of Bar-sur-Seine by charter dated 1210[1123]. "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam et Elissendis comitissa et Galaherius filius eorum" confirmed donations to the abbey of Mores by charter dated Feb 1218, with the consent of "uxoris mee Elissendis et filii mei Gaucherii"[1124]. “Helisendis comitissa Barri super Secanam” donated her rights in “domo monachorum de Vilael" to "abbatem…Majoris Monasterii", for the souls of "Milonis mariti mei, comitis Barri, et filiorum meorum Johannis et Gaucherii", by charter dated [30 Mar/18 Apr] 1226[1125]. The necrology of the Abbaye des Clairets records the death "IV Kal Mar" of "Helisendis…comitissa Barri super Sequanam"[1126]. m firstly JEAN de Montréal Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube, son of ANSERIC [I] Seigneur de Montréal & his wife Alaidis de Pleurre (-Acre 7 Jul 1189). m secondly (before 1198) MILON Comte de Bar-sur-Seine, son of HUGUES [IV] du Puiset Comte de Bar-sur-Seine & his wife Petronille Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine (-Damietta 17/18 Aug 1219).

2. HELWIDE (-1214 or after). The primary source which confirms her origin has not yet been identified. Abbess of Saint-Julien, Auxerre.

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

GUILLAUME [I] de Joigny, son of RENARD [IV] Comte de Joigny & his wife Adelaide de Nevers (-15 Feb 1220). "Willelmus comes Joigniaci" recognised the rights of the abbey of Saint-Julien d'Auxerre, in memory of "Regnaudus pater meus", by charter dated 1210[1127]. Comte de Joigny. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "X Kal Jan" of "Guillelmus comes Joveigniaci"[1128].

m firstly ([1178], divorced 1186) as her first husband, ALIX de Courtenay, daughter of PIERRE [I] Seigneur de Courtenay [Capet] & his wife Elisabeth de Courtenay ([1160]-12 Feb 1218). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia", specifying that Alix married firstly "comitis Guillemo Ioviniaci" by whom she was mother of "comitem Petrum" and secondly "Engolismensi comitis" by whom she was mother of "Isabellam modernam Anglie reginam"[1129]. "Willermus comes Joviniaci" donated property to the abbey of Pontigny by charter dated 1180 with the consent of "uxor mea Aaleit et frater meus Gaucherius"[1130]. She married secondly (1186) Aymar I Comte d'Angoulême. The necrology of Hôtel-Dieu at Provins records the death "Id Feb" of "Alesis comitissa Angolismensis"[1131].

m secondly BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-11 May, 1226 or after). “Beatrix comitissa Jovigniaci...Willelmum filium meum” swore hommage to Blanche comtesse de Champagne by charter dated 19 Apr 1222[1132]. “Comitissa Joigniaci Beatrix...et Guillelmus primogenitus eius” granted protection to “Stephanus Bocheri præpositus Joigniaci homo meus...et Elisabeth uxorem eius” by charter dated 2 Dec 1222[1133]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "V Id May" of "Beatrix comitissa Jovigniaci"[1134].

Guillaume [I] & his first wife had one child:

1. PIERRE (-Apr 1222). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem…Alaydis...", married firstly to "comitis Guillemo Ioviniaci" by whom she was mother of "comitem Petrum"[1135]. “Petrus de Joigniaco” appointed Blanche comtesse de Champagne as guarantor relating to land granted to him by “dominum et patrem meum Willermum comitem Jovigniaci” by charter dated Aug 1208[1136]. Comte de Joigny. m ELISABETH, daughter of --- (-before 31 Mar 1222).

Guillaume [I] & his second wife had two children:

2. GUILLAUME [II] (-before Apr 1248). “Beatrix comitissa Jovigniaci...Willelmum filium meum” swore hommage to Blanche comtesse de Champagne by charter dated 19 Apr 1222[1137]. Comte de Joigny. “Comitissa Joigniaci Beatrix...et Guillelmus primogenitus eius” granted protection to “Stephanus Bocheri præpositus Joigniaci homo meus...et Elisabeth uxorem eius” by charter dated 2 Dec 1222[1138]. m (before Jun 1230) ELISABETH de Noyers, daughter of MILON [VII] Sire de Noyers & his wife Agnes de Brienne. 1231. Guillaume [II] & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME [III] (-1261 or after). Comte de Joigny.

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3. BLANCHE (-after Oct 1252). "Blancha domina Virsionis" granted rights of passage to Bourges cathedral, for an anniversary for "domini Guillelmi quondam domini Virsionis", by charter dated Oct 1252[1139]. m firstly as his second wife, GUILLAUME [I] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Châteauroux, son of ANDRE [I] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Chauvigny & his wife Denise de Déols (-[Jan/Mar] 1234). m secondly GUILLAUME [III] de Vierzon, son of HERVE [II] Seigneur de Vierzon & his second wife Marie de Dampierre (-[1250/Oct 1252]).

GUILLAUME [III] de Joigny, son of GUILLAUME [II] Comte de Joigny & his wife Elisabeth de Noyers (-1261 or after). Comte de Joigny.

m firstly AGNES de Châteauvillain, daughter of SIMON [I] Seigneur de Châteauvillain [Broyes]. 1248. Her name is confirmed by the marriage contract between [her husband] “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis”, dated 8 Nov 1257, under which Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis”[1140].

m secondly (contract 8 Nov 1257) as her first husband, ISABELLE de Mello, daughter of GUILLAUME de Mello & his wife --- (-1301 or after). The marriage contract between “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis” is dated 8 Nov 1257, names “Guidoni Altissiod. episcopo patruo eiusdem Isabellis et tutor ipsius legitimo” in favour of whom Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis” when they reached 12 years of age and of “patris ipsarum, vel Joannis filii ipsius comitis, fratris earundam”[1141]. She married secondly (before 25 Jul 1276) Humbert de Beaujeu Seigneur de Montpensier. “Jehan cuens de Jougny et...Marie comtesse de Jougny femme de ce dit Jehan” confirmed the disenfranchisement of the inhabitants of Coulanges-les-Vineuses et la Baroche by charter dated 1279, which names “Humbert de Biaujey connestable de France, sieur de Montpencier et de Sainct-Morise et...Isabeau connestablesse de France jadis contesse de Jougny, et...Berault de Marcuil père de ladite Marie contesse de Jougny nostre femme...et...monseignour de Chasteau-Villain nostre oncle”[1142].

Guillaume [III] & his first wife had four children:

1. JEAN [I] de Joigny (-killed in battle 1283). His parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between [his father] “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis”, dated 8 Nov 1257, under which [his father] Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis” when they reached 12 years of age and of “patris ipsarum, vel Joannis filii ipsius comitis, fratris earundam”[1143]. Comte de Joigny. “Jehan cuens de Jougny et...Marie comtesse de Jougny femme de ce dit Jehan” confirmed the disenfranchisement of the inhabitants of Coulanges-les-Vineuses et la Baroche by charter dated 1279, which names “Humbert de Biaujey connestable de France, sieur de Montpencier et de Sainct-Morise et...Isabeau connestablesse de France jadis contesse de Jougny, et...Berault de Marcuil père de ladite Marie contesse de Jougny nostre femme...et...monseignour de Chasteau-Villain nostre oncle”[1144]. m (before 1279) MARIE de Mercœur, daughter of BERAUD [VI] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Beatrix de Bourbon. “Jehan cuens de Jougny et...Marie comtesse de Jougny femme de ce dit Jehan” confirmed the disenfranchisement of the inhabitants of Coulanges-les-Vineuses et la Baroche by charter dated 1279, which names “Humbert de Biaujey connestable de France, sieur de Montpencier et de Sainct-Morise et...Isabeau connestablesse de France jadis contesse de Jougny, et...Berault de Marcuil père de ladite Marie contesse de Jougny nostre femme...et...monseignour de Chasteau-Villain nostre oncle”[1145]. 1297. Jean [I] & his wife had two children:

a) JEAN [II] “Blondel” de Joigny (-1324). Comte de Joigny. 1305. m firstly (1297) AGNES de Brienne, daughter of HUGUES Comte de Brienne Conte di Lecce Regent of Athens & his first wife Isabelle of Athens. The Lignages d'Outremer name "Gautier et Agnes" as the children of "Hugue…cuens de Brene" and his wife "Ysabeau la fille dou duc d'Athanes, qui avoit esté feme dou seignor de Karitaine"[1146]. The Istoria of Marino Sanudo Torsello records that "[la] figliola" of "il conte de Brenna" and his wife "la figlia del signor della Rocia" married "al conite Altino da Campagna"[1147]. The primary source which confirms her marriage more precisely has not yet been identified. m secondly ALIXENDE de Mercœur, daughter of BERAUD [VII] Sire de Mercœur & his wife Blanche de Salins (-23 Sep 1336). Jean [II] & his first wife had one child:

i) JEANNE (-2 Sep 1336). The Istoria of Marino Sanudo Torsello records that the wife of "miser Carlo figlio de miser Carlo de Vallois consobrino del Rè di Francia" was "[la] figliola…[del] conite Altino da Campagna" and his wife "la figliola…[del] conte di Brenna"[1148]. Ctss de Joigny. The necrology of the Hôpital de Joigny records the death "IV Kal Jun" of "domine Johanne quondam comitisse Alençonii et Joigniaci et fundatricis istius hospitalis"[1149]. m (contract Apr 1314) as his first wife, CHARLES [II] de Valois, son of CHARLES de France Comte de Valois & his first wife (1297-killed in battle Crécy 26 Aug 1346, bur Paris, église des Jacobins). He succeeded in Apr 1326 as Comte d'Alençon et de Perche.

b) ISABELLE (-[1295/97]). The Chronicle of Lanercost records that "rex Norwagiæ…frater" married "filiam comitis de Clermunth"[1150]. The marriage contract between "Maria comitissa Jugniaci…Ysabellim filiam nostram" and "Hatuinum ducem Norwegiæ germanum…E. Norwegiæ regis" is dated Nov 1295[1151]. m ([1295/97]) as his first wife, HAAKON Magnusson of Norway, son of MAGNUS IV "Lagabøte/Lagabæter/the Law-reformer" King of Norway & his wife Ingeborg of Denmark (Tönsberg [10 Apr] 1270-Tönsberg 8 May 1319, bur Oslo, Maria Church). He succeeded his brother in 1299 as HAAKON V King of Norway.

2. ISABELLE (-after 8 Nov 1257). Her parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between [her father] “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis”, dated 8 Nov 1257, under which [her father] Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis” when they reached 12 years of age and of “patris ipsarum, vel Joannis filii ipsius comitis, fratris earundam”[1152].

3. JEANNE (-after 8 Nov 1257). Her parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between [her father] “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis”, dated 8 Nov 1257, under which [her father] Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis” when they reached 12 years of age and of “patris ipsarum, vel Joannis filii ipsius comitis, fratris earundam”[1153].

4. AGNES (-after 8 Nov 1257). Her parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between [her father] “Guillaume comes Jovigniaci” and “Isabellim, quondam filiam Guillelmi de Meloto militis”, dated 8 Nov 1257, under which [her father] Comte Guillaume renounced rights of succession “quando tres filie ipsius comitis...Isabellis, Joanna et Agnes...ex...Agnete quondam uxore ipsius comitis” when they reached 12 years of age and of “patris ipsarum, vel Joannis filii ipsius comitis, fratris earundam”[1154].

Guillaume [III] & his second wife had one child:

5. GUILLAUME (-before Aug 1322). Seigneur de Saint-Maurice. m ADELA de Montagu, daughter of ---. 1322.

Chapter 13. SEIGNEURS de JOINVILLE

Etienne, earliest known ancestor of the Seigneurs de Joinville {Haute-Marne}, is recorded in the early 11th century. According to the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines, he was from Vaux, near the abbey of Saint-Urbain[1155], the village of Vaux-sur-Saint-Urbain being located about six kilometres south of Joinville, adjacent to Saint-Urbain Maconcourt, near the Marne river. His parentage is unknown. Alberic de Trois-Fontaines also records that Etienne started building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law and that he was "comes Ioviniaci"[1156], although no other sources have been found which corroborate that he bore this title. It is possible that the reference results from confusion between the names "Joinville" and "Joigny" {Yonne}, the latter being located south-west of Troyes near Auxerre. Contemporary charters refer to Etienne's castle by the names "novum castellum" and "Junci-villa" (see below). By the mid-12th century, the seigneurs de Joinville had acquired a position of considerable power among the nobility of the county of Champagne, demonstrated by the appointment of Guillaume [III] Seigneur de Joinville as Seneschal of Champagne in [1153][1157], an office which remained hereditary within his family for several generations.

A. SEIGNEURS de JOINVILLE

1. ETIENNE de Vaux, son of --- (-1027 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Stephano…de Vallibus iuxta abbatiam Sancti Urbani", specifying that he was a supporter of Engelbert de Brienne in the war of Boulogne, became "comes Ioviniaci" by right of his wife after the death of his mother-in-law (although no record has been found that Etienne bore the title comte de Joigny, it being probable that this reference results from confusion between the names Joigny and Joinville), and started building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law[1158]. Seigneur de Joinville. He acquired the avouerie of the abbey of Saint-Urbain[1159]. Hermann Bishop of Toul threatened "Stephano Novi-Castelli domino" with excommunication, for having invaded property of the monks of Saint-Blin at Augéville, by letter dated 1018[1160]. Robert II King of France required "miles Stephanus de Junci-villa" to restore property to the abbey of Montiérender, by charter dated 15 May 1027[1161]. m (before 15 May 1027) --- de Brienne, daughter of ENGELBERT [III] de Brienne & his second wife Alix de Sens. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the only daughter of "comes de Brena super Albam Engelbertus" & his [second] wife as wife of "Stephano…de Vallibus"[1162]. Dudon abbé de Montiérender recalls the marriage of "Engelbert de Brienne…une sœur vierge" and "Etienne de Joinville" in a charter dated before 15 May 1027[1163]. Etienne & his wife had one child:

a) GEOFFROY [I] de Joinville (-[1080]). "Gozfridus de novo castello" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated [1061/62 or before] in which he names "pater suus Stephanus"[1164]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridum" as son of "Stephano…de Vallibus", specifying that he was "comes Ioviniaci et secundus dominus Ioneville"[1165]. Seigneur de Joinville. Avocat de Blaise. Brunon abbé de Montiérender declared that "Geoffroy de Novo Castello", having demanded the return of some churches taken by his father, was granted the church of Dommartin for life, by charter dated to [1050/80][1166]. m BLANCHE de Reynel, daughter of ARNOUL Comte de Reynel & his wife --- de Fouvent. Her origin, as mother of "domno abbate Stephano", is deduced from the Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne de Dijon which names Etienne's parents as "patre Joffredo…consul [qui] a patre et avo consulibus originem duxit" and "matre…Arnulfi…consulis de Risnel filia, matrem habens…consulis Gerardi de Fonvenz filiam"[1167]. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1168], which suggests that Blanche survived her son Geoffroy [II] Seigneur de Joinville (Renard and Roger, maybe also Etienne, being his sons). Geoffroy [I] & his wife had three children:

i) HILDUIN de Joinville (-killed in battle Boulogne 1055). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Holdoinum" as the brother of "Iovevillam Gaufridus secundus, tertius…eiusdem loci domnus", specifying that he was killed young in the war against Boulogne (near Joinville) leaving three children[1169]. m ---. The name of Hilduin's wife is not known. Hilduin & his wife had three children:

(a) GAUTHIER de Joinville . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Galtherum…et Wicherum…et Hescelinam domnam de Mulleio" as the three children of "Holdoinum", specifying that the two sons died childless[1170].

(b) WICHER de Joinville (-before 1124). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Galtherum…et Wicherum…et Hescelinam domnam de Mulleio" as the three children of "Holdoinum", specifying that the two sons died childless[1171]. Seigneur de Nully.

(c) HESCELINE de Joinville . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Galtherum…et Wicherum…et Hescelinam domnam de Mulleio" as the three children of "Holdoinum", naming "de Aeromonte…Guido, Fulconis filius de Sarcellis" as husband of Hesceline and their son "Werricum patrem Galteri de Mulleio"[1172]. Heiress of Nully. m GUY d'Aigremont, son of FOULQUES de Choiseul & his wife ---.

ii) GEOFFROY [II] de Joinville (-before 1101). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus filius eius [=Gaufridi II domnus Ioveville et comes Ioviniaci]" when recording in 1080 that he succeeded on the death of his father[1173]. Seigneur de Joinville.

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iii) ETIENNE de Joinville . His origin is deduced from the Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne de Dijon which names the parents of "domno abbate Stephano" as "patre Joffredo…consul [qui] a patre et avo consulibus originem duxit" and "matre…Arnulfi…consulis de Risnel filia, matrem habens…consulis Gerardi de Fonvenz filiam"[1174]. Abbot of Bèze. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1175]. This charter suggests that Etienne survived his older brother Geoffroy [II].

GEOFFROY [II] de Joinville, son of GEOFFROY [I] Seigneur de Joinville & his wife Blanche de Reynel (-before 1101). "Geoffroy senex sire de Joinville", with the consent of "Geoffroy son fils et de Hodierne sa bru", donated property to the church of Vaucouleurs, by charter dated to [1070/80][1176]. Seigneur de Joinville. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus filius eius [=Gaufridi II domnus Ioveville et comes Ioviniaci]" when recording in 1080 that he succeeded on the death of his father[1177]. Dudon abbé de Montiérender declared that he summoned "Goffrido iuniore, Junville domino…advocati…Blesensis" to Meaux, that the latter was unable to present himself because of the captivity of "filii sui Stephani", and that Geoffroy had therefore agreed with the abbey to hold his avouerie on the same terms as "son aïeul Etienne", by charter dated to [1088][1178]. "Gaufredus de Junccivilla" is named in a charter dated to [1089/90]/1093] which records that "defuncto filius eius Gaufredus" donated property to the abbey of Molesme, subscribed by "Warnerio gener eius"[1179].

m (before 1080) HODIERNE de Courtenay, daughter of JOSCELIN [I] Sire de Courtenay & his first wife Isabelle de Montlhéry. Hodierne is named as the daughter of Joscelin [I] and his first wife in Burke´s Peerage, and wife of Geoffroy de Joinville, but the primary source on which it is based has not yet been identified[1180]. The Historia of Monk Aimon records the mother of Guy and Renard de Joigny as the only child of Joscelin by his first wife, which suggests that Hodierne must have been born from her father´s second marriage[1181]. "Geoffroy senex sire de Joinville", with the consent of "Geoffroy son fils et de Hodierne sa bru", donated property to the church of Vaucouleurs, by charter dated to [1070/80][1182].

Geoffroy [II] & his wife had five children:

1. ETIENNE de Joinville (-after [1088]). Dudon abbé de Montiérender declared that he summoned "Goffrido iuniore, Junville domino…advocati…Blesensis" to Meaux, that the latter was unable to present himself because of the captivity of "filii sui Stephani", and that Geoffroy had therefore agreed with the abbey to hold his avouerie on the same terms as "son aïeul Etienne", by charter dated to [1088][1183]. The circumstances surrounding the captivity of Etienne are not known. However, the fact of his being taken captive suggests that he was of some importance in the family, possibly even his father's oldest son, although this is not certain.

2. RENARD de Joinville (-after 29 May 1103). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Renardum…comes Ioviniaci…et Rogerum Ioveville domnum" as the two sons of "Iovevillam Gaufridus secundus, tertius…eiusdem loci domnus"[1184]. Seigneur de Joinville. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1185]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1186], Renard and his brother Roger were sons of Geoffroy [I] Seigneur de Joinville. However, this looks chronologically unlikely in light of the dates attributed to Roger's descendants. The speculation could be based on a misinterpretation of the 1103 charter, on the assumption that "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère" were all three brothers.

3. ROGER de Joinville (-1137 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Renardum…comes Ioviniaci…et Rogerum Ioveville domnum" as the two sons of "Iovevillam Gaufridus secundus, tertius…eiusdem loci domnus"[1187]. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1188]. Seigneur de Joinville. "Roger seigneur de Joinville et Geoffroy son fils", with the consent of "Audiard femme de Roger", renounced rights over the abbey of Saint-Urbain by charter dated 1132[1189]. "Roger de Joinville, sa femme et Geoffroy leur fils" witnessed a charter dated 1137 under which Geoffroy Bishop of Châlons confirmed the foundation of the commanderie du Temple, at Ruetz by "Haton de Hatoncourt"[1190]. m ALDEARDE de Vignory, daughter of GUY [III] Sire de Vignory & his wife Beatrix de Bourgogne [Capet] (-1137 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" as "Guidonis sororem de Vangionis rivo"[1191]. "Roger seigneur de Joinville et Geoffroy son fils", with the consent of "Audiard femme de Roger", renounced rights over the abbey of Saint-Urbain by charter dated 1132[1192]. "Roger de Joinville, sa femme et Geoffroy leur fils" witnessed a charter dated 1137 under which Geoffroy Bishop of Châlons confirmed the foundation of the commanderie du Temple, at Ruetz by "Haton de Hatoncourt"[1193]. Roger & his wife had five children:

a) GUILLAUME de Joinville (-[before 1132]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitis Guillelmi" as son of "Rogerum Ioveville domnum"[1194]. His absence from his father's charter dated 1132 suggests that Guillaume may have died before that date.

b) GEOFFROY [III] de Joinville (-1188). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum Grossum Robertum et Guidonem episcopum Cathalaunensem et Beatricem comitissam de Grandiprato" as children of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" & his wife[1195]. "Roger seigneur de Joinville et Geoffroy son fils", with the consent of "Audiard femme de Roger", renounced rights over the abbey of Saint-Urbain by charter dated 1132[1196]. "Roger de Joinville, sa femme et Geoffroy leur fils" witnessed a charter dated 1137 under which Geoffroy Bishop of Châlons confirmed the foundation of the commanderie du Temple, at Ruetz by "Haton de Hatoncourt"[1197]. Seigneur de Joinville. "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1198]. He founded Ecurey in [1145]. Seneschal of Champagne [1153][1199]. m (before 1141) as her second husband, FELICITE de Brienne, widow of SIMON [I] Seigneur de Broyes, daughter of ERARD [I] Comte de Brienne & his wife Alix de Montdidier (-after 21 Jun 1178). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Felicitatem relictam Symonis de Brois [filia Erardi comes Brenensis]" as wife of "Gaufridum Grossum"[1200]. "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1201]. "Gaufridus Jovisville dominus, comitis Henrici senescaldus" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1157 in which he names "pater meus Rogerus…Felicitate uxore mea et filio meo Gaufrido, filia quoque Gertrude"[1202]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the donation dated 1182 by "Simon Seigneur de Beaufort" (her son) to the abbey of Andecy which is subscribed by "Geoffroy Seigneur de Joinville son frère, Pierre chapelain du Sire de Broyes également son frère"[1203]. Geoffroy [III] & his wife had [four] children:

i) GEOFFROY [IV] de Joinville (-Acre Aug 1190). "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1204]. Seigneur de Joinville.

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ii) WASELER de Joinville . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum, Vaslerum et Gertrudem" as children of "Gaufridum Grossum" & his wife[1205].

iii) GERTRUDE de Joinville (-1181 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum, Vaslerum et Gertrudem" as children of "Gaufridum Grossum" & his wife, specifying that Gertrude was mother of "comitis Hugonis Wandanimontis"[1206]. "Gaufridus Jovisville dominus, comitis Henrici senescaldus" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1157 in which he names "pater meus Rogerus…Felicitate uxore mea et filio meo Gaufrido, filia quoque Gertrude"[1207]. The bishop of Toul confirmed the act by which "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville", with the agreement of "Geoffroy son fils et de la comtesse de Vaudémont sa fille", founded the abbey of Ecurey, by charter dated 1168[1208]. m as his first wife, GERARD [II] Comte de Vaudémont, son of HUGUES [I] Comte de Vaudémont & his wife Aigeline de Bourgogne (-1188, bur Morimond).

iv) GUILLEMETTE de Joinville . A charter dated to before 1204 requested the comte de Champagne to regularise the appointment of "Guillemette de Joinville, tante de Geoffroy de Joinville" as abbess of Avenay[1209]. Abbess of Avenay 1176/1204.

c) ROBERT de Joinville (-1178). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum Grossum Robertum et Guidonem episcopum Cathalaunensem et Beatricem comitissam de Grandiprato" as children of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" & his wife[1210]. "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1211].

d) GUY de Joinville (-1183 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum Grossum Robertum et Guidonem episcopum Cathalaunensem et Beatricem comitissam de Grandiprato" as children of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" & his wife[1212]. Archdeacon at Langres [1145]. "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1213]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1163 of "Guido de Iovevilla frater Gaufridi filius Rogeri" as Bishop of Chalon[1214]. Bishop of Chalon 1164.

e) BEATRIX de Joinville . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum Grossum Robertum et Guidonem episcopum Cathalaunensem et Beatricem comitissam de Grandiprato" as children of "Rogerus de Iovevilla Gaufridi filius" & his wife[1215]. "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1216].

4. HADWIGE de Joinville (-after 1141). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hadewidem de Asperomonte" as the daughter of "Iovevillam Gaufridus secundus, tertius…eiusdem loci domnus"[1217]. She was co-founder of the abbey of Rengéval in 1141[1218]. m GOBERT [III] Seigneur d'Aspremont, son of THIERRY de Briey Seigneur d'Apremont et de Rouvres & his wife Hadwige d'Aspremont (-before 1141).

5. daughter . m (before [1089/93]) WARNER, son of ---. "Gaufredus de Junccivilla" is named in a charter dated to [1089/90]/1093] which records that "defuncto filius eius Gaufredus" donated property to the abbey of Molesme, subscribed by "Warnerio gener eius"[1219].

GEOFFROY [IV] de Joinville, son of GEOFFROY [III] Seigneur de Joinville & his wife Félicité de Brienne (-Acre Aug 1190). "Geoffroy de Joinville", with the consent of "Félicité sa femme, de Geoffroy son fils, d'Audiard sa mère, de Gui archidiacre de Langres et de Robert, ses frères, ainsi que de sa sœur N", founded a priory for women at Val d'Osne, responsible to the abbaye de Molesmes, by charter dated to [1140/46][1220]. "Gaufridus Jovisville dominus, comitis Henrici senescaldus" donated property to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 1157 in which he names "pater meus Rogerus…Felicitate uxore mea et filio meo Gaufrido, filia quoque Gertrude"[1221]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Gaufridum, Vaslerum et Gertrudem" as children of "Gaufridum Grossum" & his wife[1222]. The bishop of Toul confirmed the act by which "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville", with the agreement of "Geoffroy son fils et de la comtesse de Vaudémont sa fille", founded the abbey of Ecurey, by charter dated 1168[1223]. "Simon Seigneur de Beaufort" donated property to the abbey of Andecy by charter dated 1182 subscribed by "Geoffroy Seigneur de Joinville son frère, Pierre chapelain du Sire de Broyes également son frère"[1224]. "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville, frère de Hugues de Broyes, ainsi que sa femme Héluis, son fils Geoffroy et ses autres fils" agreed never to build a chapel in the castle of Joinville and to regard Saint-Laurent as their chapel, by charter dated 1188[1225]. Seigneur de Joinville.

m HELVIDE de Dampierre, daughter of GUY [I] de Dampierre Seigneur de Dampierre, de Saint-Dizier et de Moeslain, Vicomte de Troyes & his wife Helvide de Baudémont. "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville, frère de Hugues de Broyes, ainsi que sa femme Héluis, son fils Geoffroy et ses autres fils" agreed never to build a chapel in the castle of Joinville and to regard Saint-Laurent as their chapel, by charter dated 1188[1226]. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[1227].

Geoffroy [IV] & his wife had seven children:

1. GEOFFROY [V] de Joinville (-Krak des Hospitaliers [1203/04]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that "Gaufridus maior natu cognomento Trullardus" joined the Crusade and died overseas[1228]. "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville, frère de Hugues de Broyes, ainsi que sa femme Héluis, son fils Geoffroy et ses autres fils" agreed never to build a chapel in the castle of Joinville and to regard Saint-Laurent as their chapel, by charter dated 1188[1229]. Seigneur de Joinville. Seneschal of Champagne. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[1230]. Villehardouin names "Geoffroy de Joinville, Seneschal of Champagne, and his brother Robert" among those who joined the Fourth Crusade in 1199[1231]. "Gaufridus dominus Joinville senescalcus Campanie" donated land for the monastery at Mathons by charter dated 1201[1232].

2. ROBERT de Joinville (-Apulia [1205]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that that Robert pursued Gauthier de Brienne into Apulia where he died in [1205][1233]. Seigneur de Sailly. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[1234]. Villehardouin names "Geoffroy de Joinville, Seneschal of Champagne, and his brother Robert" among those who joined the Fourth Crusade in 1199[1235].

3. GUILLAUME de Joinville (-6 Nov 1226). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that Guillaume became "Cathalauensis archidyaconus"[1236]. Archdeacon at Chalons 1191. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[1237]. Bishop of Langres 1208. Archbishop of Reims 1219.

4. SIMON de Joinville (-May 1233). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that Simon obtained Joinville[1238]. Seigneur de Joinville.

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5. FELICITE de Joinville (-1240 or after). "Geoffroy seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne", with the consent of "ses frères Robert, Guillaume et Simon, et de sa sœur Félicité", confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Crête, by charter dated 1195[1239]. Her presence in this charter suggests that she was probably older than her brothers Guy and André who are not named in it. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m ([1200]) PIERRE Sire de Bourlémont, son of SIMON Sire de Bourlémont & his wife Agnes de Broyes (-[1225/27]).

6. GUY de Joinville (-1248 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that Guy became "domnus de Salleio"[1240]. Seigneur de Sailly. “Symon dominus Jonville senescallus Campanie” consented to “frater meus Guido dominus Salliaci" holding "villam…Donjues" from "domino meo Theobaldo comite Campanie" by charter dated Jun 1215[1241]. m firstly AGNES, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1220. m secondly (before 1221) PERRENELLE de Chappes dame de Jully et de Chanlot, sister of Eudes Ragot, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

- SEIGNEURS de SAILLY, de DONJEUX et de JULLY[1242].

7. ANDRE de Joinville . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", also recording that "Andreas autem istorem germanus" became a Knight Templar[1243]. Knight Templar.

SIMON de Joinville, son of GEOFFROI [IV] Sire de Joinville & his wife Helvide de Dampierre (-May 1233). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufridus, Robertus, Symon et Guido milites et Guilelmus clericus" as five brothers "apud Ionevillam", recording that Simon obtained Joinville[1244]. "Geofroi V Trouillard Sire de Joinville senechal de Champagne" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his mother Helvide de Dampierre and his brothers Guillaume archdeacon of Chalons, Robert and Simon by charter dated 1191[1245]. Seigneur de Joinville. "Simon de Joinville" confirmed his father's previous donations to the monastery at Mathons by charter dated 1206[1246]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that Erard de Brienne captured the castle of Joinville from Simon in early 1216[1247]. Other disputes between Simon de Joinville and the count of Champagne were settled by agreement dated 7 Jun 1218, under which Simon pledged to help Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne and his mother Ctss Blanche against Erard de Brienne, in return for recognition of his hereditary right to the sénéchaussée de Champagne[1248]. Seneschal of Champagne.

m firstly ([1205/before 1209]) ERMENGARDE de Montclair, daughter of JEAN de Walcourt dit de Montclair & his wife --- (-after 23 Jul 1218). "Simon Sire de Joinville frère et successeur de Geoffroi V Trouillart" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt with the consent of his wife Ermengarde dame de Monteclere by charter dated 1 Aug 1210[1249]. The primary source which confirms the name of her father has not yet been identified. She was heiress of the château de Montclair, which passed to her son. "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "sa femme Ermengart, de son fils Geoffroy, de ses filles Isabelle et Béatrix", by charter dated 1216[1250]. “Ermengardis domina Montisclari” constituted “medietati totius terræ mariti sui Simonis domini Joinvillæ, Campaniæ senescalli…in dotalitio", naming "Gaufridus filius suus primogenitus", by charter dated 6 Jul 1218[1251]. "Simon seigneur de Montclair et Ermengart sa femme" relinquished rights to the abbey of Mettlach, by charter dated 23 Jul 1218[1252].

m secondly (before 1224) as her second husband, BEATRIX d'Auxonne, divorced wife of AIMON [II] Sire de Faucigny, daughter of ETIENNE [III] Comte d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Beatrix de Chalon (-11 Apr 1260). Her first and second marriages are indicated by the testament of her daughter "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, which made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[1253]. Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated Jul 1225 under which "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" reached an agreement with "Jean de Chalon son beau-frère", by charter dated Jul 1225[1254]. It is confirmed by the charter dated 1227 under which "Simon de Joinville, comme mari de Béatrix, fille d'Etienne comte d'Auxonne et de Béatrix comtesse de Chalon" swore homage to the duke of Burgundy for the château de Marnay[1255]. Dame de Marnay. "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Molesme, with the consent of "sa femme Béatrix", by charter dated 1224[1256]. "Beatrix dame de Joinville executrice testamentaire de Simon sire de Joinville son mari mort l'année précédente" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt by charter dated Feb 1235[1257]. “Jehans cuens de Bourgoingne et sires de Salins” confirmed the donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Beatris ma suer dame de Marnay” and by “Simon son fil seignour de Jays” by charter dated Dec 1255[1258].

Simon & his first wife had three children:

1. GEOFFROY de Joinville (-[1232/May 1233, bur Abbaye d'Ecurey). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "sa femme Ermengart, de son fils Geoffroy, de ses filles Isabelle et Béatrix", by charter dated 1216[1259]. “Ermengardis domina Montisclari” constituted “medietati totius terræ mariti sui Simonis domini Joinvillæ, Campaniæ senescalli…in dotalitio", naming "Gaufridus filius suus primogenitus", by charter dated 6 Jul 1218[1260]. He succeeded his mother as Seigneur de Montclair. m ([Aug 1230], divorced 1232) as her second husband, MARIE de Garlande, widow of HENRI [IV] Comte de Grandpré, daughter of GUILLAUME [V] de Garlande Seigneur de Livry & his wife Adela de Châtillon (-after 1259). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" declared that Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne guaranteed the dowry granted by "ledit Simon et par Geoffroy son fils" for "Marie comtesse de Grandpré, épouse de Geoffroy", by charter dated Aug 1230[1261]. She married thirdly ([1232/35]) Anseric Seigneur de Montréal.

2. ISABELLE de Joinville (-1268 or after). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "sa femme Ermengart, de son fils Geoffroy, de ses filles Isabelle et Béatrix", by charter dated 1216[1262]. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1235 under which "Simon sire de Clefmont" declared that his "beau-père Simon de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" granted dowry to "sa fille Elisabeth", by charter dated 1235[1263]. "Elisabeth, veuve de Simon de Clefmont" donated property to Ecurey, with the consent of her children, for the soul of "son frère Geoffroy, enterré en cette abbaye", by charter dated 1242[1264]. m SIMON de Clefmont (-1242 or before).

3. BEATRIX de Joinville (-before May 1249). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "sa femme Ermengart, de son fils Geoffroy, de ses filles Isabelle et Béatrix", by charter dated 1216[1265]. Her marriage is indicated by the charter dated 5 Feb 1258 under which "Jean de Thorote châtelain de Noyon et Anseau de Traînel maréchal de Champagne" declared that "Hugues chevalier vidame de Châlons et Gui de Clefmont chevalier" wished to maintain the agreement dated 1249 and requested "leur oncle sénéchal de Champagne…" to seal the act[1266]. m GUERMOND Vidame de Châlons .

Simon & his second wife had six children:

4. JEAN de Joinville ([1224/25]-24 Dec 1317, bur Saint-Laurent de Joinville). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated Dec 1255 in which “Symons de Jenvile sires de Jay” names “mes frères Jehans signour de Jenvile, senechaz de Campaigne et Joffroy de Jenvile signor de Vauquelour”[1267]. Seigneur de Joinville.

- see below.

5. GEOFFROY de Joinville (-Trim 21 Oct 1314). "Jean seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne", with the advice of "Béatrix, sa mère", confirmed donations of property to Boulancourt by "Simon son père, de Geoffroy son oncle" and promised support to the abbey if "Geoffroy, seigneur de Vaucouleurs, son frère" troubled their possession, by charter dated Jul 1241[1268]. Sire de Vaucouleurs.

- see below.

6. SIMON de Joinville (-3 Jun 1276). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated Dec 1255 in which “Symons de Jenvile sires de Jay” names “Beatrix dame de Mernay ma mere et…son mari Symon signour de Jenville seneschaux de Champaigne mon pere”[1269]. “Jehans cuens de Bourgoingne et sires de Salins” confirmed the donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Beatris ma suer dame de Marnay” and by “Simon son fil seignour de Jays” by charter dated Dec 1255[1270]. Sire de Marnay. Sire de Gex. "Symon de Junvilla dominus de Jaz" reached agreement with the priory of Saint-Victor concerning the village of Viaison by charter dated Mar 1258 (N.S.), witnessed by "Leonete uxoris nostre"[1271]. "Ebalus de Gebenn. filius Umberti quondam comitis Gebenn." appointed "D. Petrum de Sabaudia…consanguineum meum" as his heir, against "Rodulfum de Gebenn. et fratres suos", by charter dated 12 May 1259, witnessed by "Symonis de Joinvilla Dni. de Jaz…"[1272]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[1273]. m (Jan 1252) LEONETE de Gex, daughter of AMEDEE Sire de Gex [Genève] & his wife Beatrix de Bâgé (-16 Nov 1302). The marriage between "Simon fils de feu Simon de Joinville" and "Léonète fille de feu Amédée seigneur de Gex" is noted in the charter dated Jan 1252, under which Simon also promises "Pierre de Savoie et Philippe évêque de Lyon" to pay the dowry of "chacune de ses belles-sœurs Marguerite et Isabelle, filles dudit Amédée"[1274]. "Symon de Junvilla dominus de Jaz" reached agreement with the priory of Saint-Victor concerning the village of Viaison by charter dated Mar 1258 (N.S.), witnessed by "Leonete uxoris nostre"[1275].

- SEIGNEURS de GEX, SEIGNEURS de MARNAY[1276].

7. GUILLAUME de Joinville (-1268 or after). Archdeacon of Salins 1258. Priest of Arthimurchir, Ireland 1259/1260. Doyen de Besançon 1261/1268.

8. MARIE [Simonette] de Joinville (-after Jun 1256). "Jean sire de Til-Châtel et sa femme Marie dite Simonette" purchased property from Saint-Laurent de Joinville, with the consent "Jean de Joinville", by charter dated Dec 1246[1277]. This same purchase by "le sire de Thil-Châtel son beau-frère et Marie sa sœur" was confirmed by "Jean seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" by charter dated Jun 1247[1278]. m (before Dec 1246) JEAN de Thil-Châtel (-after Jun 1256).

9. HELOISE de Joinville (-after 21 Oct 1312, bur monastery of Montigny). “Joannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis” confirmed the donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Johanne domino Falcogneii vice-comite Visulii et...Elvige uxore eius nepte nostra” by charter dated Jul 1257[1279]. "Noble dame Eluix, vicontesse de Vesoul" acquired property at Montigny from "Jehans de Vyl, escuiers, et…Jaquate sa fame", by charter dated 1280[1280]. Dame de Montigny. "Heluis vicomtasse de Vesoul" founded the monastery of Montigny for the soul of "mon seignour Jehan, mon mari…sires de Facoigney", by charter dated Jan 1286[1281]. "Heyluix de Jeinville dame de Monteigney davant Vesoul" donated property to the abbaye de Hérival for the soul of "signour Jehan jai signour de Faucogneix mon mari", by charter dated 24 Apr 1301[1282]. The testament of "domine Heluidis domine de Facoigneys" is dated 21 Oct 1312, and names "mon…fil Jehan signor de Faucogney"[1283]. m (Feb 1255) JEAN Seigneur de Faucogney Vicomte de Vesoul, son of AIMON Seigneur de Faucogney Vicomte de Vesoul & his wife --- (-before 24 Apr 1301).

1. GAUTHIER de Joinville (-after 18 May 1231). Seneschal de Nevers. “Galcherus de Jovigniaco…et uxorem meam Amiciam” noted a land transfer by “Matildis comitissa Nivernensis” before her marriage to “Guidonem comitem Forensem”, by charter dated 18 May 1231[1284]. m AMICIE, daughter of --- (-after 18 May 1231). “Galcherus de Jovigniaco…et uxorem meam Amiciam” noted a land transfer by “Matildis comitissa Nivernensis” before her marriage to “Guidonem comitem Forensem”, by charter dated 18 May 1231[1285].

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

JEAN de Joinville, son of SIMON Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Beatrix d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] ([1224/25]-24 Dec 1317, bur Saint-Laurent de Joinville). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated Dec 1255 in which “Symons de Jenvile sires de Jay” names “mes frères Jehans signour de Jenvile, senechaz de Campaigne et Joffroy de Jenvile signor de Vauquelour”[1286]. Seigneur de Joinville. Historian of Louis IX King of France.

m firstly (Betrothed 11 Aug 1230) ALIX de Grandpré, daughter of HENRI [IV] Comte de Grandpré & his wife Marie de Garlande (-before 1261). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" declared that Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne had letters relating to the proposed marriage between "Jean, fils de Simon et de Béatrix, fille d'Etienne comte d'Auxonne" and "Alix, fille de Marie comtesse de Grandpré", by charter dated 11 Aug 1230[1287].

m secondly (before May 1262) ALIX de Reynel, daughter of GAUTHIER de Reynel & his wife ---. "Jean de Joinville", with the consent of "sa femme Alix de Reynel", confirmed donations made by "son beau-père Gautier de Reynel" to Benoîtevaux, by charter dated May 1262[1288].

Jean & his first wife had two children:

1. GEOFFROY de Joinville ([1247]-before 1290). Sire de Briquenay. m (1273) as her second husband, MABILLE de Villehardouin, widow of ERARD de Nanteuil, daughter of GUILLAUME de Villehardouin & his wife ---.

- CONTI di SANT'ANGELO, SIGNORI di VENAFRO (in Naples)[1289].

2. JEAN de Joinville (18 Apr 1248-after 1304). m firstly (after Jul 1271) as her second husband, MARIE de Quiévrain, widow of RENAUD de Bar Seigneur de Pierrepont, daughter of NICOLAS Sire de Quiévrain & his wife --- (-Jun 1293). Dame d'Ancerville. "Jean de Joinville Seigneur d'Ancerville" donated property to Saint-Laurent de Joinville for the soul of "sa défunte femme Marie, dame de Quiévrain", by charter dated Jun 1293[1290]. m secondly MARGUERITE de Vaudémont, daughter of ---.

Jean & his second wife had six children:

3. MARGUERITE de Joinville (-before Dec 1306). m JEAN de Charny .

4. JEAN de Joinville (-2 Mar 1301, bur église de Donjeux). The contract of marriage between Jean d´Arcis and Alix de Joinville is dated 3 May 1300 and names "son père…ses deux frères Jean sire d´Ancerville et Ansel sire de Rimaucourt"[1291]. Sire de Reynel.

5. ANSEAU de Joinville (-3 Jan [1342/43], bur Saint-Laurent de Joinville). The contract of marriage between Jean d´Arcis and Alix de Joinville is dated 3 May 1300 and names "son père…ses deux frères Jean sire d´Ancerville et Ansel sire de Rimaucourt"[1292]. Sire de Rimaucourt. Sire de Reynel, after the death of his older brother. He succeeded his father as Seigneur de Joinville. m firstly LAURA von Saarbrücken, daughter of ---. m secondly (1323) MARGUERITE de Vaudém ont, daughter of HENRI [III] Comte de Vaudémont & his wife --- (-before 26 Dec 1334). Anseau & his first wife had one child:

a) JEANNE de Joinville . "Jean de Hangest chevalier frère et héritier d´Aubert de Hangest" sold property to Philippe VI King of France, saving revenue for "Jeanne de Joinville veuve d´Aubert", by charter dated Nov 1338[1293]. "Le duc de Normandie fils du roi de France" granted compensation to "Anseau de Joinville" for “la garde du fils de feu Aubert de Hangest seigneur de Genlis son gendre” by charter dated 1338[1294]. The Parlement of Paris ordered "Henri de Joinville" to pay "à sa sœur Jeanne comtesse de Joigny veuve d´Aubert de Hangest" the sum due “au jour de la rédaction du contrat de mariage de Jeanne avec Aubert de Hangest seigneur de Genlis...daté du 20 novembre 1335” from the succession of “Anseau de Joinville”[1295]. Dame de Rimaucourt. m firstly (after 1324) AUBERT [VII] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis, son of AUBERT [VI] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis & his wife Agnes --- (-before Nov 1338). m secondly (before 1344) JEAN de Noyers Comte de Joigny .

Anseau & his second wife had four child:

b) HENRI de Joinville ([1327]-[6 Jun/4 Jul] 1365). Seigneur de Joinville. Comte de Vaudémont. m (Betrothed Aug 1344, 19 May 1353) MARIE de Luxembourg, daughter of JEAN de Luxembourg Seigneur de Ligny & his first wife Alix de Flandre (-[8 Dec 1376/3 Jul 1381]). Dame de Houdeng. Mistress (1): ---. The name of Henri's mistress is not known. Henri & his wife had four children:

i) ANSEAU de Joinville (after 1353-before 1365).

ii) HENRI de Joinville (-before 1365).

iii) MARGUERITE de Joinville ([1354]-28 Apr 1417, bur Joinville). Dame de Joinville. Ctss de Vaudémont. m firstly ([Apr/22 Nov] 1367) JEAN de Bourgogne Sire de Montaigu, son of HENRI de Bourgogne [Capet] Sire de Montaigu & his second wife Isabelle de Thoire (-6 Dec 1373). m secondly (contract 2 May 1374) PIERRE Comte de Genève, son of AMEDEE III Comte de Genève & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne [Auvergne] (- Avignon Mar 1392). m thirdly ([4 Jun/19 Jul] 1393) FERRY de Lorraine Sire de Rumigny, son of JEAN I Duke of Lorraine & his wife Sophie von Württemberg ([1370]-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Joinville).

iv) ALIX de Joinville . m THIBAUT Seigneur de Neufchâtel, son of THIBAUT [VI] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his wife Marguerite de Montaigu (-1396).

Henri had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

v) JEAN bâtard de Vaudémont .

c) ISABELLE de Joinville (-1380 or after). m (before 1348) JEAN de Vergy (-before 1372). Sire de Mirebeau after 1360.

d) MARGUERITE de Joinville (-after 2 Jul 1416). m firstly EUDES de Culant . m secondly HUGUES d'Amboise Seigneur de Saint-Vrain et de Chaumont (-after 1384).

e) daughter . m --- de Fénétrange .

6. GAUTHIER de Joinville (-before 1308). Sire de Beaupré.

7. ANDRE de Joinville . Sire de Bonney. Sire de Beaupré. m ISABEAU de Bonney, daughter of ---.

- SEIGNEURS de BEAUPRE, SEIGNEURS de BONNEY[1296].

8. ALIX de Joinville (-after 19 Apr 1336). The contract of marriage between Jean d´Arcis and Alix de Joinville is dated 3 May 1300 and names "son père…ses deux frères Jean sire d´Ancerville et Ansel sire de Rimaucourt"[1297]. "Jean seigneur de Joinville" confirm the marriage of "sa fille Alix" and "Jean d'Arcis et de Chacenay", with the consent of "ses fils Jean seigneur d'Ancerville et Anseau seigneur de Rimaucourt", giving "ses neveux Gautier de Vaucouleurs et Gui de Sailly" as guarantors for the dowry, by charter dated 14 Sep 1300[1298]. "Jean de Lancastre seigneur de Beaufort et sa femme Alix de Joinville" made donations to the abbey of Chapelle-aux-Planches for masses, by charter dated Jul 1312[1299]. An Arrêt of the Parlement de Paris dated 2 Jun 1323 ordered the seizure of the property of "Alix de Joinville dame de Beaufort"[1300]. "Aaliz de Jainville dame de Biaufort et d'Arsis" donated property to the abbey of la Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated 19 Apr 1336[1301]. m firstly (3 May 1300) [as his second wife,] JEAN Seigneur d'Arcis-sur-Aube et de Chacenay, son of JEAN Seigneur d´Arcis-sur-Aube & his wife Isabelle de Noyers (-1307). m secondly (before 1312) JOHN of Lancaster Seigneur de Beaufort-en-Champagne et de Nogent-Lartauld, son of EDMUND "Crouchback" Earl of Lancaster and Leicester & his second wife Blanche d'Artois [Capet] (before May 1286-in France before 1327).

B. SEIGNEURS de VAUCOULEURS, JOINVILLE Family in ENGLAND

GEOFFROY de Joinville, son of SIMON Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Beatrix d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-Trim 21 Oct 1314). "Jean seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne", with the advice of "Béatrix, sa mère", confirmed donations of property to Boulancourt by "Simon son père, de Geoffroy son oncle" and promised support to the abbey if "Geoffroy, seigneur de Vaucouleurs, son frère" troubled their possession, by charter dated Jul 1241[1302]. Sire de Vaucouleurs. His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated Dec 1255 in which “Symons de Jenvile sires de Jay” names “mes frères Jehans signour de Jenvile, senechaz de Campaigne et Joffroy de Jenvile signor de Vauquelour”[1303]. Gaufridus de Genvyle dominus de Vaucolour miles et Matildis de Lacy filia Gileberti Lacy uxor eius” donated property to Dore Abbey by undated charter, witnessed by “Johanne de Vaucolour milite…”[1304].

m (1252 before 12 Aug) as her second husband, MATILDA de Lacy, widow of PIERRE de Genève, daughter of GILBERT de Lacy of Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire & his wife Isabel --- (-Apr 1303). Matthew Paris names "Matildam elegantem filiam Walteri de Lasey in Hybernia" as wife of "Petrus de Geneure natione Provincialis…" when recording her husband's death iin 1249[1305]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Matildis” as second daughter and heiress of “Gilbertus de Lacy”, son of “Walterus de Lacy”, adding that she married “Galfridi de Geneville”, and also lists their descendants[1306]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Margeria et Matilda" as the daughters and co-heiresses of "Gilberto de Lacy" and his wife, adding that Matilda married "Gaufrido de Genyvile"[1307]. Henry III King of England granted "Geoffroy de Joinville et Mahaut de Lacy sa femme" rights in the land of Meath held by "Gautier de Lacy, grand-père de Mahaut" by charter dated 8 Aug 1252[1308]. “Gaufridus de Genvyle dominus de Vaucolour miles et Matildis de Lacy filia Gileberti Lacy uxor eius” donated property to Dore Abbey by undated charter, witnessed by “Johanne de Vaucolour milite…”[1309].

Geoffroy & his wife had four children:

1. GEOFFROY de Joinville . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Gaufrido Genyvile" as the son and heir of "Gaufrido de Genyvyle" and his wife "Matilda Lacy"[1310].

2. PIERRE de Joinville (-before 8 Jun 1292). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Petro de Genyvile" as brother of "Gaufrido Genyvile", son and heir of "Gaufrido de Genyvyle" and his wife "Matilda Lacy"[1311]. Of Ludlow Shropshire and Walterstone co Hereford. Lord of Stanton Lacy. m (after 1280) as her second husband, JEANNE de Lusignan, widow of BERNARD AIZ [IV] Sire d'Albret, daughter of HUGUES [XIII] Comte de la Marche et d'Angoulême, Sire de Lusignan & his wife Jeanne de Fougères (-before 18 Apr 1323, bur Abbaye de Valence). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "Petro de Genyvile" married "Johannam filiam --- comitis Marchiæ"[1312]. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. She and her sister Isabelle, as joint heiresses of the county of la Marche, agreed in May 1309 to transfer the county to Philippe IV "le Bel" King of France, when it was united with the royal domains. Philippe IV King of France granted "castra…de Choec et de Payrac" to "Johanne de Marchia, sorori germane Guidonis quondam comitis Marchie et Engolisme", by charter dated Aug 1310, which names "Guidonis de Marchia, patrui ipsius Johanne"[1313]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "Petro de Genyvile" married "Johannam filiam --- comitis Marchiæ"[1314]. Pierre & his wife had three children:

a) JOAN de Genevile (2 Feb 1286-19 Oct 1356). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Joannam, Matildam et Beatricem" as the children of "Petro de Genyvile" and his wife, adding that Jeanne married "Rogero de Mortuomari primo comiti Marchiæ"[1315]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum primum comitem” married “dominæ Johannæ filiæ domini Petri de Genyville, filii domini Galfridi de Genyville, domini de Trym”[1316]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Johannæ, Matildi et Beatrici” as the children of “Petro Genevyle”, adding that “Johanna” married “domino Rogero de Mortuomari”[1317]. m (before 6 Oct 1306) ROGER Mortimer Lord Mortimer, son of EDMUND Lord Mortimer & his wife Margaret de Fienes (25 Apr or 3 May 1287-executed Tyburn, London 29 Nov 1330, bur Shrewsbury, Church of the Grey Friars). He was created Earl of March in 1328.

b) MATILDA de Genevile . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Joannam, Matildam et Beatricem" as the children of "Petro de Genyvile" and his wife, adding that the two younger daughters became nuns "apud Acornbury"[1318]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Johannæ, Matildi et Beatrici” as the children of “Petro Genevyle”[1319].

c) BEATRIX de Genevile . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Joannam, Matildam et Beatricem" as the children of "Petro de Genyvile" and his wife, adding that the two younger daughters became nuns "apud Acornbury"[1320]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Johannæ, Matildi et Beatrici” as the children of “Petro Genevyle”[1321].

3. JEAN (-after 1319). Seigneur de Vaucouleurs. m ---.

- SEIGNEURS de VAUCOULEURS, JOINVILLE Family in ENGLAND[1322].

4. JOAN de Joinville . m GERALD FitzMaurice Baron of Offaly, son of MAURICE FITZGerald Baron of Offaly & his wife [first/second] wife [---/Agnes de Valence] (-1287).

Chapter 14. COMTES de LAON

Laon is located north-west of Reims in the present-day French département of Aisne. It was recorded briefly as a county in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. In 931, the town and county were captured by Héribert [II] Comte de Vermandois, and for several decades was they became the focus of disputes between the kings of France, the counts of Vermandois, and the bishops of Laon.

1. ADELRAMN [II] [Aleran], son of [ADELRAMN [I] & his wife ---] (-14 Jul, after 885). The primary source which names Adelramn [II] as the son of Adelramn [I] has not so far been identified. Comte de Laon. 11 Oct 864. 879. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "II Id Jul" of "Alerannus comes"[1323]. The necrology of Argenteuil Priory records the death "II Id Jul" of "Alerannus comes"[1324].

a) GAUTHIER . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Laon. same person as…? WALCHER, son of --- (-after 892). Comte de Laon. The Annales Vedastini record that "Balduinus" captured Artois, that King Eudes besieged the castle of Laon ("castrum Laudunensium") previously obtained "per tyrannidem" by "Walcherus, eius [Balduinus] consobrinus", and that peace was restored between Baudouin and Walcher through "Evrebertum"[1325].

b) other children - see CAROLINGIAN NOBILITY.

1. ROGER [I] (-926). Comte de Laon. Flodoard records the death of "Rodulfus comes, filius Heilwidis" and "non multo post etiam Rotgarius, vitricus eius, comes Laudunensis pagi" in 926[1326]. m HELVIDE, daughter of ---. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1327], she was Heilwig di Friulia, widow of Hucbald Comte [d'Ostrevant]. daughter of Eberhard Duke of the March of Friulia [Unruochingi] & his wife Gisela [Carolingian], although another table in Europäische Stammtafeln only names the wife of Comte Roger as "Helvide" but does not give her origin[1328]. Her first marriage is proved by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Hucbaldus de Hainacq" as "huius [=abbas Rodulfus] sororius"[1329]. Comte Roger [I] & his wife had [two or more] children:

a) ROGER [II] (-942). Flodoard records in 927 that Raoul King of France disputed "Laudunensi comitatu" with "Heribertum comitem" and that the king granted it to "cuidam filiorum Rotgarii…Rotgario"[1330]. Flodoard records that Hugues "le Grand" captured "Duvagium" [Douai] from the Lotharingians and granted it to "Rotgario filio Rotgarii" in 931[1331]. Comte de Laon 926, expelled 931. Flodoard records that "Arnulpho, filio Balduini" captured "Moritania, munitio filiorum Rotgarii" [Mortagne] in 931[1332]. Comte de Douai 931. Flodoard records that "Rotgarius comes" was expelled by "rege Lodovico" and that "Duagium castellum" was returned to "Arnoldo" in 941 but that "Arnoldum cum Landrico fratre ipsius" were later expelled from the castle by the king[1333]. Comte de Bassigny 941. m --- de Bassigny, daughter of GOZELON Comte de Bassigny & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Comte Roger [II] & his wife had one child:

i) HUGUES (-25 Aug 961, bur Reims Saint-Rémi). Comte de Bassigny. The necrology of Reims Saint-Rémi records the death "VIII Kal Sep" of "Hugo filius Rogeri comitis"[1334].

- COMTES de BASSIGNY.

b) son . The existence of more than one son of Roger [I] is suggested by Flodoard who records that "Arnulpho, filio Balduini" captured "Moritania, munitio filiorum Rotgarii" [Mortagne] in 931[1335].

Chapter 15. SEIGNEURS de LIGNY, de ROUSSY et de LA ROCHE, COMTES de LIGNY

The seigneurie of Ligny [en-Barrois] was situated north-west of Joinville, and due east of Saint-Dizier, today located in the south-west of the French département of Meuse in the arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc. Originally part of the domaine of the comtes de Blois/Champagne, Ligny was the dowry of Agnes, daughter of Thibaut IV Comte de Blois et de Troyes, when she married Renaud II Comte de Bar. The couple´s grandson Henri II Comte de Bar granted it to his daughter Marguerite on her marriage to Henri VI "le Blond" Comte de Luxembourg[1336]. It passed to their younger son Waléran de Luxembourg, who is shown below. The seigneurie was elevated to the status of a county by Charles V King of France in 1367 in favour of Waléran´s great-grandson Guy de Luxembourg.

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

WALERAN de Luxembourg, son of HENRI II Comte de Luxembourg & his wife Marguerite de Bar Dame de Ligny-en-Barrois (-killed in battle Worringen 5 Jun 1288). The Gesta Baldewini de Luczenburch names "Henrico Comite Luczelinburgensis" and "Walramo germano suo"[1337]. Seigneur de Ligny-en-Barrois, de Roussy et de La Roche. He was killed after rushing to the assistance of his brother Henri VI Comte de Luxembourg during the battle of Worringen against Jean Duke of Brabant[1338].

m as her second husband, JEANNE de Beauvoir Dame de Beauvoir, widow of GILLES de Beaumez Châtelain de Bapaume, daughter of MATHIEU [II] Sire de Beauvoir-en-Arronaise & his wife ---.

Waleran & his wife had six children:

1. HENRI de Luxembourg (-killed in battle 14 Jul 1303). Seigneur de Ligny 1295.

2. WALERAN de Luxembourg (-after 23 Aug 1366, bur Notre-Dame de Cambrai). Sire de Beauvoir et de Roussy 1288. He succeeded his brother 1303 as Seigneur de Ligny. m (before 5 Nov 1305) GUYOTTE Chatelaine de Lille, daughter and heiress of JEAN Châtelain de Lille & his wife --- ([1275]-7 Aug 1338, bur Abbaye de Phalempin). Waleran & his wife had four children:

a) JEAN de Luxembourg ([1300]-17 May 1364, bur Phalempin). Seigneur de Ligny, Sire de Beauvoir et de Roussy 1347.

- see below.

b) CATHERINE de Luxembourg .

c) VALERAN de Luxembourg .

d) JACQUES de Luxembourg .

3. PHILIPPOTTE de Luxembourg . 1287.

4. ELISABETH de Luxembourg .

5. MARGUERITE de Luxembourg . Nun 1290.

6. MARIE de Luxembourg (-Jun 1337). m JEAN [IV] Seigneur de Ghistelles, son of --- (-killed in battle Crécy 26 Aug 1346).

JEAN de Luxembourg, de Beauvoir et de Roussy, son of WALERAN [II] de Luxembourg, Sire de Ligny, de Beauvoir et de Roussy & his wife Guyotte chatelaine de Lille ([1300]-17 May 1364, bur Phalampin). Seigneur de Ligny, Sire de Beauvoir et de Roussy 1347.

m firstly (contract 10 Jul 1330) ALIX de Flandre, daughter of GUY de Flandre, Seigneur de Richebourg & his first wife Marie d´Enghien ([1316/18]-4 May 1346). She succeeded her father in [1345] as Dame de Richebourg.

m secondly JEANNE Bacon Dame du Molay, daughter of --- (-after 2 Jul 1371).

Jean & his first wife had ten children:

1. MARIE de Luxembourg (-[8 Dec 1376/3 Jul 1381]). Dame de Houdeng. m (Betrothed Aug 1344, contract 19 May 1353) HENRI de Joinville Sire de Joinville et de Reynel, son of ANSEAU Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Marguerite de Vaudémont ([1327]-[6 Jun/4 Jul] 1365). Comte de Vaudémont 1348.

2. JEANNE de Luxembourg (-1392). Ctss de Faucquenberghe. m firstly (contract 8 Dec 1350) GUY de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol, son of JEAN de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Jeanne de Fiennes (-1360). m secondly (contract 12 Mar 1384) GUY [VIII] Baron de La Rochefoucauld Seigneur de Marthon et de Blanzac (-1427).

3. PHILIPPOTTE de Luxembourg (-before 14 Oct 1359). m (1350) RAOUL de Reineval Sire de Reineval et de Pierrepont (-1393). Grand pannetier de France.

4. JEAN de Luxembourg (-[10 Jul 1360/25 Jul 1361]). Seigneur de Roussy. Canon at Trier Cathedral 1355. Canon of St Lambert at Liège 1358. Canon at Metz Cathedral. Canon of St Paulin and St Simeon at Trier.

5. CATHERINE de Luxembourg (-1366). m DANIEL van Halewijn (-1365).

6. GUY de Luxembourg (-killed in battle Baesweiler 22 Aug 1371). He succeeded his father 1364 as Seigneur de Ligny Sire de Beauvoir et de Roussy. Created Comte de Ligny in France Sep 1367.

- see below.

7. VALERAN . 1347

8. JACQUES .

9. JEAN de Luxembourg (1342-4 Apr 1373, bur Kloster Eberbach). Canon at Verdun. Provost at Wassenberg until 1362. Canon at Ivoix 1362. Canon at Cambrai Cathedral 1363. Canon at Trier Cathedral 1365-1372. Bishop of Strasbourg 1365-1369. Archbishop-Elector of Mainz 1371.

10. HENRI ([1344/45]-before 1366). Canon at Köln Cathedral 1355. Canon at Cambrai Cathedral 1355, archdeacon 1357.

GUY de Luxembourg, son of JEAN de Luxembourg Seigneur de Ligny & his first wife Alix de Flandre (-killed in battle Baesweiler 22 Aug 1371). He succeeded his father 1364 as Seigneur de Ligny Sire de Beauvoir et de Roussy. Created Comte de Ligny in France in Sep 1367.

m ([1350]) MATHILDE de Châtillon, daughter of JEAN de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Jeanne de Fiennes ([1335]-after 27 Aug 1371). Ctss de Saint Pol 1360. Comte Guy & his wife had seven children:

1. VALERAN de Luxembourg (1355-château d'Yvoy 22 Apr 1415, bur Yvoy). He succeeded his father in 1371 as Comte de Ligny et de Saint-Pol. Connétable de France. m firstly (1380) as her second husband, MAUD Holand, widow of HUGH de Courtenay, daughter of Thomas Holand 1st Lord Holand & his wife Joan 4th Ctss of Kent ([1359]-before 13 Apr 1392). m secondly (Saint-Mihiel 2 Jun 1400) BONNE de Bar, daughter of ROBERT I Duc de Bar & his wife Marie de France (-1436 or after, bur Pont-à-Mousson). Mistress (1): AGNES de Bus, daughter of ---. Mistress (2): MARIE de Lausière, daughter of ---. Comte Valeran & his first wife had one child:

a) JEANNE de Luxembourg (-12 Aug 1407, bur Brussels). Châtelaine de Lille, Ctss de Ligny et de Saint-Pol[1339]. m (Arras 21 Feb 1402) ANTOINE de Bourgogne Duke of Brabant and Limburg, son of PHILIPPE II "le Hardi" Duke of Burgundy & his wife Marguerite II Ctss of Flanders (Aug 1384-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Tervueren St Jan).

Comte Valeran had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1).

b) JEAN dit Hennequin de Luxembourg bâtard de Saint-Pol (-10 Aug 1466, bur Hautbourdin). Legitimated 19 Feb 1436. Seigneur de Hautbourdin. m as her second husband, JACQUELINE de La Trémoïlle, widow of ANDRE de Toulongeon Seigneur de Saint-Aubin, daughter of PIERRE [II] de La Trémoïlle Baron de Dours (-Aug 1466, bur Haubourdin). Jean had one illegitimate child by JACQUELINE la Souveraine:

i) JEAN de Luxembourg bâtard de Saint-Pol dit Caulus (-after 24 Dec 1471). Legitimated 1464.

Comte Valeran had one illegitimate child by Mistress (2).

c) SIMON de Luxembourg bâtard de Saint-Pol . Legitimated 7 Jan 1441. Provost at Saint-Omer.

2. MARIE de Luxembourg (-[1396]). m firstly (before 22 Nov 1378) JEAN [II] de Condé Sire de Morialmé, de Bailleul et de Fontaine (-20 Sep 1391, bur Mechelen). m secondly SIMON [II] Graf von Salm, son of --- (-16 Jan 1397).

3. ANDRE de Luxembourg (-1396, bur Cambrai Cathedral). Archdeacon at Dreux 1387/90. Bishop of Cambrai 1390.

4. JEANNE de Luxembourg (-Boulogne-sur-Mer 13 Oct 1430). Dame d'Ailly. Ctss de Ligny et de Saint-Pol 1430.

5. MARGUERITE de Luxembourg . m firstly (1377) PIERRE d'Enghien Conte di Lecce e Castro, son of JEAN d'Enghien Conte di Castro & his wife Blanche [Sanche] des Baux (-1384). m secondly (contract 8 Mar 1396) JEAN [III] Sire de Werchin et de Cysoing, son of JACQUES [II] Sire de Werchin [Hainaut] & his wife Jeanne d'Enghien Dame de Fagnolles (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Chercq-les-Tournai).

6. PIERRE de Luxembourg (Ligny 20 Jul 1369-Avignon 2 Jul 1387). Canon at Paris 1379. Archdeacon of Brabant. Archdeacon at Dreux 1382/87. Bishop of Metz 1384. Cardinal 1386. Beatified 9 Apr 1527.

7. JEAN de Luxembourg (1370-1397). Seigneur de Beauvoir et de Richebourg. Comte de Brienne et di Conversano, by right of his wife. m ([1380]) as her third husband, MARGUERITE d´Enghien Ctss di Conversano et de Brienne Dame d'Enghien, widow firstly of PIERRE des Baux and secondly of GIACOPO di Sanseverino, daughter of LOUIS d'Enghien Comte de Brienne Conte di Conversano & his wife Giovanna di Sanseverino (-after 19 Sep 1393[1340]). Comte Jean & his wife had five children:

a) PIERRE de Luxembourg (1390-Rambures 31 Aug 1433, bur Cercamp). He succeeded 1430 as Comte de Saint-Pol. He died from the plague.

- see below.

b) LOUIS de Luxembourg (-Hartfield 18 Sep 1443, bur Ely Cathedral). Bishop of Thérouanne 1415. Chancellor of France 1425. Governor of Paris 1435/36. Elected Archbishop of Rouen 1436, installed 1437. Administrator of Ely 1437. Carindal 1439. Bishop of Frascati 1442.

c) JEAN de Luxembourg (1392-Guise 5 Jan 1441, bur Notre-Dame de Cambrai). Seigneur de Beauvoir. Comte de Ligny et de Guise 1430. m (contract 23 Nov 1418) as her second husband, JEANNE de Béthune Vicomtesse de Meaux, dame de Vendeuil, de Condé-en-Brie, de Ghistelles, de Falvy et de Rumpst, widow of ROBERT de Bar Comte de Marle, daughter and heiress of ROBERT [VIII] de Béthune Comte de Meaux (-end 1449).

d) CATHERINE de Luxembourg . 1393.

e) JEANNE de Luxembourg (-1420). m firstly (8 Sep 1415) LOUIS Seigneur de Ghistelles (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). m secondly (28 Oct 1419) JEAN [IV] Vicomte de Melun Burggraf van Gent Seigneur d'Antoing (-25 Feb 1484). Constable of Flanders 1432.

Comte Guy had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

8. JEAN de Luxembourg dit Cavelus bâtard de Ligny (-25 Jun 1403, bur Abbaye de Phalempin). Seigneur du Forest. m JEANNE d'Encre, daughter of --- (-25 Oct 1432, bur Abbaye de Phalempin). Jean & his wife had one child:

a) MARGUERITE de Luxembourg . m firstly RAOUL Cassinel Seigneur de Cuys et d'Anise. m secondly GUILLAUME de Tilly .

PIERRE de Luxembourg, son of JEAN de Luxembourg Seigneur de Beauvoir et de Richebourg & his wife Marguerite d´Enghien Ctss di Conversano et de Brienne, dame d'Enghien (1390-Rambures 31 Aug 1433, bur Cercamp). He succeeded in 1430 as Comte de Saint-Pol. He died from the plague.

m (May 1405) MARGHERITA del Balzo, daughter of FRANCESCO del Balzo Duca d'Andria 2^nd Conte di Montescaglioso e Squillace & his third wife Sveva Orsini (1394-1469, bur Cercamp).

Comte Pierre & his wife had nine children:

1. JACQUETTE de Luxembourg ([1416/17]-30 May 1472). m firstly (Thérouanne 20 Apr 1433) JOHN Duke of Bedford, son of HENRY IV King of England & his first wife Mary de Bohun (20 Jun 1389-Rouen 15 Sep 1435, bur Rouen Cathedral). m secondly ([6 Feb 1436/23 Mar 1437]) RICHARD Wydeville, son of RICHARD Wydeville & his wife Joan Bedlisgate ([1405]-beheaded 12 Aug 1469). He was created Lord de Ryvers 9 May 1448 and Earl Rivers 24 May 1466.

2. LOUIS de Luxembourg (1418-beheaded Paris 19 Dec 1475). Comte de Saint-Pol, de Brienne et di Conversano.

- see below.

3. CATHERINE de Luxembourg (-1492, bur Chartreuse de Nantes). m (2 Jul 1445) as his third wife, ARTHUR de Bretagne, Earl of Richmond, Comte de Dreux, son of JEAN V "le Vaillant" Duke of Brittany & his third wife Infanta doña Juana de Navarra (Château Succinio near Vannes 24 Aug 1393-Château Nantes 26 Dec 1458). He succeeded in 1457 as ARTHUR III Duke of Brittany.

4. PHILIPPA de Luxembourg . Abbess of Saint-Maixent.

5. ISABELLE de Luxembourg (-1472[1341] or after). m (contract 9 Jan 1444, Angers May 1444) [as his second wife] CHARLES d'Anjou Comte de Gien, son of LOUIS II Duc d'Anjou Titular King of Sicily and Jerusalem & his wife Infanta doña Violante de Aragón (Château de Montils-lès-Tours, Indre-et-Loire 14 Oct 1414-Neufvy-le-Roi en Touraine, Indre-et-Loire 10 Apr 1473, bur Le Mans Cathédrale Saint-Julien). Comte de Guise, in right of his wife, registered 4 Jul 1444. He adopted the title Comte du Maine 7 Apr 1445, entering in possession 1448 when his brother ceased to use the title and the English left the county.

6. THIBAUT de Luxembourg (-1 Sep 1477, bur Le Mans Cathedral). Seigneur de Fiennes, Comte de Brienne. Bishop of Le Mans 1465.

- SEIGNEURS de FIENNES, COMTES de GAVRE, VICOMTES de MARTIGUES, COMTES de PENTHIEVRE.

7. JACQUES de Luxembourg (-Mantes 20 Aug 1487, bur Cercamp). Seigneur de Richebourg. m (contract 7 Jun 1464) ISABELLE de Roubaix, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur de Roubaix & his wife Marguerite de Ghistelles ([1433/34]-25 May 1502, bur Roubaix). Jacques & his wife had five children:

a) FRANÇOIS de Luxembourg (bur Roubaix). 18 Sep 1472.

b) CHARLES de Luxembourg (-young, bur Roubaix).

c) ISABELLE de Luxembourg . Dame de Richebourg-en-Artois. m (18 Mar 1495) JEAN de Melun Seigneur d'Antoing et d'Epinoy (-29 Jul 1502).

d) YOLANDE de Luxembourg (-Jeumont 7 May 1534, bur Roubaix). Dame de Roubaix. m (contract 8 Jun 1494) NICOLAS de Werchin Baron de Werchin et de Cysoing (-Biez 10 Jul 1513, bur Rouhaix).

e) LOUISE de Luxembourg (-18 May 1518, bur Le Quesnoy). m firstly JEAN de Ghistelles Seigneur de Duzelles/Heer van Dudzele (-1506). m secondly (25 Dec 1507) ANTOINE de Croÿ Seigneur de Sempy (-1545, bur Le Quesnoy)

8. VALERAN de Luxembourg (-young).

9. JEAN de Luxembourg (-in Africa).

Illegitimate son.

10. JACQUES de Luxembourg bâtard de Saint-Pol (-21 Jun 1528, bur Lille, église des Franciscains). Seigneur de la Boutillerie. m CATHERINE de Werquigneul Dame de Quinquempoix (-2 Dec 1522, bur Lille, église des Franciscains).

LOUIS de Luxembourg, son of PIERRE de Luxembourg Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Margherita del Balzo (1418-beheaded Paris 19 Dec 1475). Comte de Saint-Pol, de Brienne et di Conversano. The Seigneurie (or Comté) de Roussy was confiscated 1468 or 1471, and given by Imperial Edict at Antwerp 31 Oct 1494, among other territories, to Christoph I Markgraf von Baden[1342].

m firstly (Château de Bohain 16 Jul 1435) JEANNE de Bar Ctss de Marle et de Soissons, daughter of ROBERT de Bar Comte de Marle et de Soissons & his wife Jeanne de Bethune Vicomtesse de Meaux (1415-14 May 1462). The History of the monastery at Soissons names "Johanna…uxor domini Ludovici de Lucembourg comitis S. Pauli" as the daughter of "Robertum de Bar" and his wife "dominam Johannam de Bethune comitissam de Liney"[1343].

m secondly (contract 1 Aug 1466) MARIE de Savoie, daughter of LOUIS Duke of Savoy & his wife Anne Pss of Cyprus (20 Mar 1448-1475).

Comte Louis & his first wife had seven children:

1. JEAN de Luxembourg (-killed in battle Murten/Morat 22 Jun 1476). Comte de Soissons et de Marle 1462. Governor of Burgundy.

2. JACQUELINE de Luxembourg (-1511). m (Luxembourg 1455) PHILIPPE de Croÿ 2^nd Comte de Porcien (-1511).

3. PIERRE de Luxembourg ([1440]-Château d´Enghien 25 Oct 1482, bur Abbaye de Happlaincourt). He succeeded his father 1475 as Comte de Brienne et de Saint-Pol. Comte de Marle et de Soissons 1476. m as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Savoie, widow of GIOVANNI IV Marchese di Monferrato, daughter of LOUIS I Duke of Savoy & his wife Anne Pss of Cyprus (Turin 1439-Bruges 9 Mar 1483, bur Abbaye de Cercamp). Comte Pierre & his wife had five children:

a) LOUIS de Luxembourg (-young).

b) CLAUDE de Luxembourg (-young).

c) ANTOINE de Luxembourg (-young).

d) MARIE de Luxembourg (-Château de La Fère en Picardie 1 Apr 1546, bur Vendôme Saint-Georges). She succeeded her father in 1482 as Ctss de Saint-Pol, de Ligny, de Marle et de Soissons. m firstly (1460) her maternal uncle, JACQUES de Savoie Comte de Romont Baron de Vaud, son of LOUIS I Duke of Savoy & his wife Anne Pss of Cyprus (12 Nov 1450-Château de Ham 30 Jan 1486, bur Saint-Pol). m secondly (contract Château de Ham, Somme 8 Sep 1487) FRANÇOIS de Bourbon Comte de Vendôme, son of JEAN II de Bourbon Comte de Vendôme & his wife Isabeau de Beauvau dame de Champigny-sur-Veude et de la Roche-sur-Yon (1470-Vercelli 2 Oct 1495, bur Vendôme Saint-Georges)

e) FRANÇOISE de Luxembourg (-5 Dec 1523). Dame d'Enghien. m (contract 24 May 1485) PHILIPP von Kleve Herr von Ravenstein, son of ADOLF von Kleve Herr von Ravenstein & his first wife dona Brites de Coimbra (-28 Jan 1528). Dutch admiral. Captain General of Flanders.

Comte Pierre had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

f) CHARLOTTE de Luxembourg (-[30 Aug 1524/26 Jan 1528]). m (1484) PHILIPPE d'Estavayer co-Seigneur d'Estavayer (-[9 Jun 1526/26 Jan 1528]).

4. HELENE de Luxembourg (-23 Aug 1488). m (contract Château de Beauvoir 2 Mar 1465[1344]) as his first wife, JANUS de Savoie Comte de Faucigny, son of LOUIS Duke of Savoy & his wife Anne Pss of Cyprus (8 Sep 1440-22 Dec 1491).

5. CHARLES de Luxembourg (1447-24 Nov 1509, bur Laon Cathedral). Canon at Köln Cathedral 1455. Deacon at Laon Cathedral 1463. Bishop of Laon, pair de France 1473. Charles had two illegitimate children by an unknown mistress or mistresses:

a) FRANÇOIS de Luxembourg Seigneur de Bornival. 1504.

b) CHARLES de Luxembourg .

6. ANTOINE de Luxembourg (-1519). Comte de Brienne, et de Ligny 1495. He recovered possession of the Comté de Roussy from Christoph I Markgraf von Baden [1497]. Vicomte de Machault, Baron de Rameru et de Piney, Seigneur de Pugy, de Ghistelles et de Warneton. Emperor Maximilian I confiscated his possessions 1507. m firstly (contract 15 Mar 1472) ANTOINETTE de Bauffremont Ctss de Charny et de Montfort, daughter of PIERRE de Bauffremont Comte de Charny (-1483, bur Glenot-les-Mont-Saint-Jean). m secondly FRANÇOISE de Croÿ, daughter of PHILIPPE de Croÿ 2 ^nd Comte de Chimay. m thirdly as her second husband, GILLETTE de Coëtivy, widow of JACQUES d'Estouteville Seigneur de Blainville, daughter of OLIVIER de Coëtivy Seigneur de Taillebourg & his wife Marguerite bâtarde de France (-1510).

- LATER DESCENDANTS.

7. PHILIPPE de Luxembourg . Abbot at Moncel 1475.

Comte Louis & his second wife had [three] children.

8. LOUIS de Luxembourg (-31 Dec 1503). Principe di Altamura. Duca d'Andria e di Venosa. Lieutenant General in the French army. Governor of Picardie. m (1492) LEONORA di Guevarra, daughter of PIETRO di Guevarra Marchese di Vasto & his wife Gisote de Baux.

9. JEANNE de Luxembourg . Nun at Gent 1475.

10. [MARGUERITE de Luxembourg (-1494). Abbess of Soissons.]

Comte Louis had one illegitimate child by CATHERINE de Faveine .

11. GILLES bâtard de Luxembourg (-9 Feb 1535, bur Châlons Cathedral). Canon at Châlons 1501, Deacon 1503. Elected Bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne 1503, installed 1504.

Comte Louis had six illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

12. JEAN de Luxembourg bâtard de Saint-Pol (-13 Dec 1503, bur Lille, église des Franciscains). Seigneur de Haubourdin 1475. m ANNE de Carondelet (-25 Jul 1532, bur Lille, église des Franciscains). Jean & his wife had one child:

a) daughter. Dame de Courroy. m --- Seigneur de Merozelle.

13. ROBERT bâtard de Luxembourg (-1493). Bishop of Angoulême 1480. Robert had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

a) ANTOINETTE de Luxembourg . m (1499) THOMAS de Tartas Seigneur de Brucherente.

14. JACQUES bâtard de Luxembourg . 1475

15. ANTOINETTE bâtarde de Luxembourg . 1475

16. YOLANDE bâtarde de Luxembourg . 1475

17. JEANNE bâtarde de Luxembourg . Dame de Varennes. m firstly ANTOINE d'Ailly Seigneur de Varennes. m secondly GUILLAUME d'Hezé (-18 Apr 1518, bur Ingelmunster).

18. MARGUERITE bâtarde de Luxembourg . Châtelaine de Douai. m PHILIPPE Seigneur d'Inchy Châtelain de Douai.

Chapter 16. COMTES de PORCIEN

The county of Porcien was located north of the county of Rethel in the present-day French département of Ardennes. It evolved in the pagus Portianus, also called Portensis and Portuensis, within the diocese of Reims, co-terminous with the ecclesiastical doyennés of Saint-Germainmont, Châtelet, Justine, Launoy and Rumigny[1345]. References to the county of Porcien have been found in primary sources from the mid-10th to the late 11th centuries (see Part A), when the county passed by marriage to the comtes de Grandpré. It was later acquired by a branch of the seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne (Part B).

A. COMTES de PORCIEN

1. HUCBALD (-after 870). Comte de Porcien. The Chronicon Maceriense records in 870 that "Hucbaldus comes Porcensis" attacked "Garlaschum", the preceding passage recording that "Garlaschus miles" had usurped "comitatum Castriensem" by force in 860[1346]. m ---. The name of Hucbald´s wife is not known. Hucbald & his wife had one child:

a) FREDERIC . The Chronicon Maceriense records in 900 that "Herlebaldus" [Erlebold Comte de Castres] defeated "Fredericum Hucbaldi filium" at "Warcum"[1347].

2. MANASSES (-after 925). Comte de Porcien. The Chronicon Maceriense records in 925 that "Manasses Porcensis, Marcus Dulcomensis et Guarinus Castriencis" defeated "cum Reginaldo Rociensi Normannos apud Calvum montem"[1348].

3. ETIENNE (-after [956]). Comte de Porcien. Etienne and his wife Frédévide founded the priory of Thin le Moutier at Porcien[1349]. Etienne built the castle of Mirwart (in Ivois), and donated property to the abbey of Chauvency (near Montmédy) after he became paralysed[1350]. It is suggested that this means that he invaded the county of Ivois, displaced Comte Raoul [II] and installed himself as Comte d'Ivois. The Miracula Sancti Huberti record that "comes Stephanus" donated part of Chauvency ("Calvenciaco") to Saint-Hubert, dated to [955][1351]. m FREDEVIDE, daughter of ---. Etienne and his wife Frédévide founded the priory of Thin le Moutier at Porcien[1352].

4. ROGER de Porcien (-[1053/56]). Comte de Porcien. A charter dated 1053 records land “in villa sancti Remigiii”, in the possession of "cuiusdam vicedomini Remensis…Manasses Calvus, nepos Vidonis archipresulis", and his subsequent donation to the church, subscribed by “Manassæ comitis, Rogeri comitis, Rainoldi Suessionici comitis, Vidonis militis[, Iofridi militis, Milonis militis, Aleranni militis]”[1353]. m --- [de Reims], sister of MANASSES Vidame de Reims, daughter of ---. Du Chesne states that her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1056 under which her son “Manassès...comte de Porcean” is named “nepueu de Manasses le Chauve”, but he does not cite the source[1354]. Roger & his wife had one child:

a) MANASSES de Porcean (-after 1056). Du Chesne states that her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1056 under which her son “Manassès...comte de Porcean” is named “nepueu de Manasses le Chauve”, but he does not cite the source[1355]. Comte de Porcéan.

5. RENAUD . m AELIS, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Renaud & his wife had two children:

a) ROGER de Porcien (-after 1087). Comte de Porcien. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Rogerum comitem Porcensem" as "Hescelinus comes de Grandiprato fratrem"[1356], although this relationship cannot as yet be explained unless "fratrem" can be translated as brother-in-law. "Rogerus comes Porcensis territorii" founded the priory of Château-Porcien and donated it to the abbey of Saint-Hubert, Ardenne, for the souls of "Ermengardis uxoris mee et filie mee Sibilie", by charter dated 1087[1357]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 1087). "Rogerus comes Porcensis territorii" founded the priory of Château-Porcien and donated it to the abbey of Saint-Hubert, Ardenne, for the souls of "Ermengardis uxoris mee et filie mee Sibilie", by charter dated 1087[1358]. Comte Roger & his wife had one child:

i) SIBYLLE . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Sibilia" as daughter of "Rogerum comitem Porcensem", recording in a later passage her first marriage[1359]. "Rogerus comes Porcensis territorii" founded the priory of Château-Porcien and donated it to the abbey of Saint-Hubert, Ardenne, for the souls of "Ermengardis uxoris mee et filie mee Sibilie", by charter dated 1087[1360]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Sibiliam filiam comitis Rogerii Porcensis" as wife of "comes Godefridus de Namuco"[1361]. The Chronicon Huberti names "filiam suo [=Rogerus Porcensium comes] Sibillam" as wife of "Godefrido filio Alberti comitis Namucensis"[1362]. Guibert de Nogent records that "Ingelrannus" abducted "filia…Rogeri comitis Porcensis", wife of "Namurensi…comiti Godefrido"[1363]. m ([1087], divorced [1104]) as his first wife, GODEFROI de Namur, son of ALBERT III Comte de Namur & his wife Ida von Sachsen (-19 Aug 1139). Comte de Château-Porcien 1097, by right of his wife. He succeeded his father in 1102 as GODEFROI Comte de Namur. Mistress of: ENGUERRAND [I] de Boves Comte d´Amiens, Sire de Coucy, son of DREUX de Boves & his wife --- (-[1117]).

b) daughter . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Rogerum comitem Porcensem" as "Hescelinus comes de Grandiprato fratrem"[1364], although this relationship cannot as yet be explained unless "fratrem" can be translated as brother-in-law. m HENRI [Hezelin] de Grandpré, son of HERMANN Comte & his wife Judith --- (-1097 or after).

B. COMTES de PORCIEN (CHÂTILLON)

GAUCHER [V] de Châtillon, son of GAUCHER [IV] de Châtillon Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Isabelle de Villehardouin (-1329). "Gauthier de Chasteillon chevalier sires de Crecy et Guiot frere d´iceluy Gauthier" exchanged “Boucin et Sainz”, granted to them by “nostre...Oncles jehan de Chasteillon jadis Conte de Blois et Sire d´Avesnes”, for “Pont-Arci” with “Pierre fuiz du Roy de France Conte d´Alençon et de Blois et Sires d´Avesnes” by charter dated 1280[1365]. "Gauchiers de Chastillon chevalier sires de Crecy conestables de Champaigne et Ysabeau de Druees femme dudit chevalier" notified that “Guy de Chastillon chevalier frere de nous Gaucher...en sa derniere volenté” founded a chapel at Monstier Notre Dame du Pont, by charter dated Mar 1286[1366]. Seigneur de Châtillon. Comte de Porcien [1303]. The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that, after the death in 1291 of "Johanna comitissa Blesis", "eius consanguinei comes sancti Pauli...Hugo et fratres ipsius, atque Galtherius Castellionis dominus" divided her inheritance, specifying that "Hugo" left "comitatum sancti Pauli" to "Guidoni fratri suo"[1367]. Connétable de France 1302.

m firstly ([1276/81]) ISABELLE de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT de Dreux Seigneur de Beu & his second wife Isabelle de Villebéon ([1264/65]-29 Apr 1300). "Gauchiers de Chastillon chevalier sires de Crecy conestables de Champaigne et Ysabeau de Druees femme dudit chevalier" notified that “Guy de Chastillon chevalier frere de nous Gaucher...en sa derniere volenté” founded a chapel at Monstier Notre Dame du Pont, by charter dated Mar 1286[1368].

m secondly (1301) as her second husband, HELISENDE de Vergy, widow of HENRI [II] Comte de Vaudémont, daughter of JEAN [I] de Vergy Seigneur de Mirebeau et de Fouvent & his wife Marguerite de Noyers (-before Aug 1312). "Gauchiers de Chasteillon cuens de Porcien et connestaubles de France" acknowledged the obligation to pay “Gautier Conte de Brene et de Lyche” for the marriage of “Jehanne sa femme nostre...fille” by letter dated Apr 1307, which also refers to his own marriage contract with “Helissan de Vergy Comtesse de Porcien et de Vaudemont”[1369].

m thirdly (contract Aug 1312) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Rumigny Dame de Florennes, de Boves, de Rumigny, de Martigny et d'Aubenton, widow of THIBAUT II Duke of Lorraine, daughter of HUGUES Seigneur de Rumigny & his wife Ade de Boves (Jun 1263-after 7 Dec 1325[1370], bur Abbaye de Bonnefontaine). A parliamentary decision dated 1281 recognised that "de medietate villa d´Aubenton" owed homage to “Ioannes primogenitus comitis Suessionensis...et Margaretæ uxoris sua filia quondam domini de Rumigneyo” who shared the succession of her father “cum sorore sua Ysabella uxore Theobaldi primogeniti ducis Lotharingiæ”[1371]. Letters dated 1315 record that "Gauchiers de Chastillon cuens de Porciens et connestable de France" sold “la terre de Ysse” to Reims Saint-Denis with the consent of “Ysabel duchesse de Lorraine sa femme”[1372].

Gaucher [V] & his first wife had six children:

1. GAUCHER [VI] de Châtillon (-25 Aug 1325). m (1305) MARGUERITE de Dampierre, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Isabelle de Brienne (-1316, bur Abbaye de Theuley). Dame de Dampierre. Gaucher [VI] & his wife had four children:

a) GAUCHER [VII] de Châtillon (-1342). Comte de Porcien. m (contract 1323) JEANNE de Conflans, daughter of HUGUES Seigneur de Conflans & his first wife Brande de Blancafort.

- SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON, COMTES de PORCIEN[1373].

b) JEAN de Châtillon (-1362). Seigneur de Dampierre, de Sompuis et de Rollaincourt. m MARIE de Rollaincourt, daughter of ---.

- SEIGNEURS de DAMPIERRE.

c) HUGUES de Châtillon (-14 Jan 1318, bur Beaulieu).

d) MARGUERITE de Châtillon . m PIERRE Flote Seigneur d´Escole, son of GUILLAUME Flote & his wife Jeanne d´Amboise.

2. JEAN de Châtillon (-1363). Seigneur de Châtillon, de Gandelus, de Troissy et de Marigny. m firstly ELEONORE de Roye Dame de la Ferté en Ponthieu, daughter of MATHIEU [II] de Roye Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu & his wife Marguerite de Picquigny (-before 1333). m secondly ISABELLE de Montmorency, daughter of CHARLES Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife ---. m thirdly ([1338]) JEANNE de Sancerre, widow of JEAN [III] Comte de Dammartin, daughter of JEAN [II] Comte de Sancerre & his wife --- (-[1354]).

- SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON et de GANDELUS.

3. HUGUES de Châtillon . Seigneur de Rozoy et de Pont-Arsy.

- SEIGNEURS de ROZOY, VIDAMES de LAON.

4. JEANNE de Châtillon (-16 Jan 1354, bur Troyes Saint-Jacques). "Gauchiers de Chasteillon cuens de Porcien et connestaubles de France" acknowledged the obligation to pay “Gautier Conte de Brene et de Lyche” for the marriage of “Jehanne sa femme nostre...fille” by letter dated Apr 1307, which also refers to his own marriage contract with “Helissan de Vergy Comtesse de Porcien et de Vaudemont”[1374]. The testament of "Gautiers dux d´Atheinnes cuens de Brienne et de Liche" is dated 1312 (N.S.) and names "…nostre…compaigne Jehanne de Chasteilon duchesse d´Atheinnes, comtesse de Brienne et de Liche"[1375]. After her husband was killed, she escaped to Italy with her son and from there returned to France[1376]. "Duchisse Athenarum et Comitisse Brene et Licie" is included in the list of Barons "de Romania" with whom Venice maintained relations in 1313[1377], demonstrating that the republic of Venice continued to recognise her title and position even after she had left Greece. A list of foundations at Troyes records the memory "16 Jan" of "madame Jeanne de Chastillon, épouse de Gaucher Comte de Brienne et de Liche, duc d'Athènes, décédée le 16 Jan 1353…inhume aux Jacobins"[1378]. m (before Oct 1305) GAUTHIER de Brienne Conte di Lecce, son of HUGUES de Brienne Conte di Lecce & his first wife Isabelle de la Roche of Athens ([1278]-killed in battle Kephissos River, near Thebes 15 Mar 1312, his head bur Lecce Church of Santa Croce). Duke of Athens 1308.

5. MARIE de Châtillon (-after 18 Apr 1318). The marriage contract between "Gauchier de Chasteillon conte de Porcien et connestable de France...Marie fille" and “Guichars sires de Biaugieu” is dated Jan 1308[1379]. m (contract Jan 1308) as his second wife, GUICHARD [VI] Seigneur de Beaujeu, son of LOUIS de Forez Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Eleonore de Savoie (-Paris 1331).

6. ISABELLE de Châtillon . Abbess of Notre-Dame de Soissons.

Gaucher [V] & his second wife had one child:

7. GUY de Châtillon (-1377). Seigneur de Fère en Tardenois.

- SEIGNEURS de FERE en TARDENOIS.

Chapter 17. SEIGNEURS de RAMERUPT, COMTES de MONTDIDIER, COMTES d´ARCIS-sur-AUBE

The seigneurie de Ramerupt was located west of the town of Arcis-sur-Aube, north-east of Troyes, in the present-day French département of Aube. Seigneurs de Ramerupt are recorded in primary sources from the mid-10th century to the early 12th (see Part A of the present chapter), after which the seigneurie passed by marriage to a younger branch of the family of the comtes de Brienne (see Part B.). The early seigneurs de Ramerupt were studied by Arbois de Jubainville in the mid-19th century (his article includes several inaccuracies relating to the family relationships)[1380] and Moranvillé in the early 20th century[1381].

A. SEIGNEURS de RAMERUPT, COMTES de MONTDIDIER, COMTES d´ARCIS-sur-AUBE

Two siblings:

1. HILDUIN [I] (-before 956). Comte [de Montdidier]. Philippe I King of France donated the village of Bagneux to the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in exchange for Combs by charter dated 1061, which recounts that "Hugonis ducis…magnus" [Hugues "le Grand"] had granted Combs to "Hilduino…comiti de Monte qui vocatur Desiderius", who died before his benefactor (i.e. before 956), and that Henri I King of France had regranted Combs to "Manasses nepos supradicti Hilduini comitis" just as "suus avunculus Hilduinus" had held it, noting that "Odo comes filius prefati Manassetis" now claimed the property as held by "avunculus patris eius Hilduinus"[1382].

2. brother/sister . On the basis of the charter dated 1061 which is quoted above, there are two possible identities for this brother/sister. If a brother, he was the husband of Hersende Dame de Ramerupt, mother of Hilduin [II] who is shown below. If a sister, she was Hersende herself. If the word "avunculus" in the document is given its strict interpretation of maternal uncle, the latter possibility would be correct. However, such relationship terms are not consistently used in their strict linguistic sense in medieval documents. In any case, from a chronological point of view, the term must indicate great-uncle in the 1061 document.

1. --- . Arbois de Jubainville states that the name of Hersende´s husband is not known, adding that "on suppose sans preuve que c´était Hilduin comte de Ponthieu"[1383]. As noted above, one possibility is that the husband of Hersende was the brother of Hilduin [I] who is shown above. m HERSENDE Dame de Ramerupt, daughter of ---. The Historia S. Balsemii records that "la comtesse…Hersende" transported the relics of St Baussenge from the priory of Saint-Pierre d´Arcis-sur-Aube to "son château de Ramerupt dans une église bâtie à ses frais, sous l´invocation de Notre-Dame"[1384]. As noted above, one possibility is that Hersende was the sister of Hilduin [I] who is shown above. Two children:

a) HILDUIN [II] (-after [992/93]). The Historia S. Balsemii and the Historia S. Bercharii name "Hilduin comte d´Arcis" as the son of "la comtesse…Hersende"[1385]. Comte d´Arcis-sur-Aube. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes de Arceis et de Ramerut…Hilduinus" as brother of "episcopi Manasse Trecensi", specifying that they were "de genere, ut dicitur, Ganalonis"[1386]. The reference to "Ganalo" has not been deciphered. Seigneur de Ramerupt. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records in [992/93] that "Adzo [abbas…Dervensis monasterii]" [Adzon abbé de Montiérender] died "in peregratione transmarina", adding that he had taken with him "comitem Hilduinum de Arceis"[1387].

b) MANASSES (-991). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes de Arceis et de Ramerut…Hilduinus" as brother of "episcopi Manasse Trecensi", specifying that they were "de genere, ut dicitur, Ganalonis"[1388]. Bishop of Troyes 970.

Two brothers, presumably great-nephews of Hilduin [I] who is shown above if the 1061 charter noted above is interpreted correctly, maybe sons of Hilduin [II] Seigneur de Ramerupt:

1. HILDUIN [III] (-after 1032). Arbois de Jubainville names Hilduin [II] and adds that "on peut supposer que cet Hilduin était fils" of Hilduin [I], implying that there is no primary source which confirms that they were father and son[1389]. Comte [de Montdidier]. Seigneur de Ramerupt. Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1390].

- see below.

2. MANASSES (-killed in battle Ornel, near Etain 15 Dec 1037, bur Verdun St Vanne). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comes Suessionis et comes de Dommartin et comes de Ronaco et Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" as brothers of "Helduino comiti de Ramerut"[1391]. This passage names both "comes de Dommartin" and "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" as brothers of "Helduini comiti de Ramerut". As shown by the charter dated 4 Feb 1031 which is quoted below, "Hilduini comitis" had a brother and a son named Manassès. A sensible interpretation of the Genealogiæ is therefore that "comes de Dammartin" (named Manassès) was the brother of Hilduin [II] and "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" his son. This speculation appears to be confirmed by the charter dated 1061, under which Philippe I King of France donated the village of Bagneux to the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in exchange for Combs, which recounts that "Hugonis ducis…magnus" [Hugues "le Grand"] had granted Combs to "Hilduino…comiti de Monte qui vocatur Desiderius", who died before his benefactor (i.e. before 956), and that Henri I King of France had regranted Combs to "Manasses nepos supradicti Hilduini comitis" just as "suus avunculus Hilduinus" had held it, noting that "Odo comes filius prefati Manassetis" now claimed the property as held by "avunculus patris eius Hilduinus"[1392]. Comte de Dammartin-en-Goële. Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1393].]

- COMTES de DAMMARTIN.

HILDUIN [III] de Ramerupt, son of [HILDUIN [II] Seigneur de Ramerupt & his wife ---] (-after 1032). Arbois de Jubainville names Hilduin [II] and adds that "on peut supposer que cet Hilduin était fils" of Hilduin [II], implying that there is no primary source which confirms that they were father and son[1394]. Comte [de Montdidier]. Seigneur de Ramerupt. Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1395]. "…Hilduinus comes et Hilduinus filius eius…" subscribed the charter dated 1032 under which "Odo comes palatinus Francorum regis" founded Epernay abbey[1396].

m ---. The name of Hilduin's wife is not known. A suggestion about the family connections of Hilduin´s wife is provided by the Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis which names "comes Suessionis et comes de Dommartin et comes de Ronaco et Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" as brothers ("fratres") of "Helduino comiti de Ramerut", naming "Rainaldum comitem Suessionis et Iohannem, qui fratri successit in comitatum, et Manassem Suessionensem episcopum et filias" as the children of "supradictus comes Suessionis Guilermus…frater iam dicti Helduini"[1397]. It is clear from other sources that Guillaume Comte de Soissons (see the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY) descended from the family of the dukes of Normandy. The only way in which the Genealogiæ could make sense is if "fratres" can be interpreted as including brothers-in-law (an interpretation which has been observed and confirmed as correct in other cases). If that is correct, it is possible that Hilduin´s wife married, as her second husband, Renaud Comte de Soissons.

Hilduin [III] & his wife had [three] children:

1. MANASSES (-after 4 Feb 1031). Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1398]. same person as...? MANASSES “Calva-asina” ). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comes Suessionis et comes de Dommartin et comes de Ronaco et Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" as brothers of "Helduino comiti de Ramerut", specifying that Manassès married (as her second husband) "prefatus comes Helduinus predicti Ebali uxorem dictam Beatricem, sororum videlicet suam"[1399]. Some creative interpretation of this passage is necessary to make sense of it, including the hypotheses that the wife of Hilduin [III] married the comte de Soissons As her second husband (see above), and that the comte de Dammartin was related more remotely (as discussed more fully in the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY). If these hypotheses are incorrect, it would be uncertain that Manassès “Calva-asina” was the same person as the son of Hilduin [III] who is named in the charter dated 4 Feb 1031 which is quoted above. m ([1021]) as her second husband, BEATRIX de Hainaut, widow of EBLES [I] Comte de Roucy, daughter of REGINAR IV Comte de Hainaut & his wife Hedwige de France. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Beatricem" daughter of "Hadevidem…comitissam Hainonensium", specifying that she married "Ebalus de Roceio, cuius frater fuit Lebaldus de Malla et soror Iveta comitissa de Roitest" and later "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina"[1400]. Manassès & his wife had three children:

a) MANASSES (-1085). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Manassem" as the son of Beatrix by her second marriage, recording in a later passage his election as archbishop of Reims in 1070 “per annos 16”[1401]. Archbishop of Reims 1070. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Manassem Remensem archiepiscopum et Guidonem de Novo-castello et Adelidem abbatissam…de Sancto Iohanne" children of "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" & his wife Beatrix[1402]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1085 of "Manasse" and the election of “Raynaldus” as archbishop of Reims[1403].

b) GUY [de Neufchâtel] (-before 1103). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Manassem Remensem archiepiscopum et Guidonem de Novo-castello et Adelidem abbatissam…de Sancto Iohanne" children of "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" & his wife Beatrix[1404].

c) ADELA . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Manassem Remensem archiepiscopum et Guidonem de Novo-castello et Adelidem abbatissam…de Sancto Iohanne" children of "Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" & his wife Beatrix[1405]. Abbess of Notre-Dame de Laon.

2. HILDUIN [IV] (-[1063]). Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1406]. Comte [de Montdidier]. Seigneur de Ramerupt.

- see below.

3. [--- . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comes Suessionis et comes de Dommartin et comes de Ronaco et Manasses cui agnomen Calva-asina" as brothers of "Helduino comiti de Ramerut"[1407]. "Ronaco" could be Rosnay.]

HILDUIN [IV] de Ramerupt, son of HILDUIN [III] Seigneur de Ramerupt & his wife --- (-[1063]). Robert II King of France confirmed the donation of "Manasses comes" to Chartres Notre-Dame by charter dated 4 Feb 1031, signed by "…Manasses comitis, Hilduini comitis fratris eius, filiorum eius Manassis et Hilduini, Burcardo de Montemorenciaco, Evrardi filii Hilduini de Britoglio, Amalrici de Monteforti, Milonis de Caprosa…"[1408]. "…Hilduinus comes et Hilduinus filius eius…" subscribed the charter dated 1032 under which "Odo comes palatinus Francorum regis" founded Epernay abbey[1409]. Comte [de Montdidier]. Seigneur de Ramerupt. "Vir nobilis Hugo Bardul" donated property to Montiérender by charter dated [1061/62 or before], subscribed by "Teobaldi comitis, Hilduini comitis, Burdini de Belfort, Manasse filii eius"[1410]. Hermann´s Miracles of Laon Sainte-Marie records that Philippe I King of France sent "comitem Hilduinum cum domno Helinando Laudunensi Episcopo" as ambassadors to Rome, undated[1411].

m ADELAIDE de Roucy, daughter of EBLES Comte de Roucy & his wife Beatrix de Hainaut ([1015/20]-1062). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aelidam et Hadewidem" as the two daughters of "Ebalus de Roceio " & his wife, specifying that "omnes comites de Roceio et de Arceis sive de Ramerupt vel de Brena super Albam" descended from Adelaide[1412]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adelidem et Hadevidem" as the two daughters of "Ebalus de Roceio " and his wife Beatrix, specifying that "secunda filia…soror…Hadevidis nupsit Helduino comiti de Ramerut[1413]. The Histoire de la restauration de l´Eglise de Laon records the election of “domnum Bartholomeum Remensis ecclesiæ B. Mariæ canonicum et thesaurarium” as bishop of Laon and recites his ancestry: “Hilduinus...comes Rociensis avus eius” married “Adeladem germanam domni Manassæ Remorum archiepiscopi” and names their children “Ebalum comitem de Roci et Andream comitem de Rameruch patrem Eabli Cathaulensis episcopi, septemque filias...”[1414]. Du Chesne interprets this passage as meaning that the wife of Hilduin [IV] was the daughter of Manassès “le Chauve” Vidame de Reims, who was the father of Archbishop Manassès who died in 1115 (see above in the present document)[1415]. However, he has confused the two archbishops of Reims named Manassès: Hilduin´s wife was the half-sister of the one whose death is recorded in 1085. Her birth date is estimated from her mother's estimated birth date and the fact that Adelaide herself gave birth to her youngest child in [1060].

Hilduin [IV] & his wife had nine children:

1. EBLES [II] de Ramerupt (-May 1103). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebalus…de Roceio et Andreas de Ramerut et Arceis comites" as the two sons of "Hilduinus de Ramerut" & his wife Adelaide[1416]. Comte de Roucy.

- COMTES de ROUCY.

2. ANDRE de Ramerupt (-after 1118). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebalus…de Roceio et Andreas de Ramerut et Arceis comites" as the two sons of "Hilduinus de Ramerut" & his wife Adelaide[1417]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum comitem…et Andream comitem de Ramerut et filias" as children of "comes Helduinus [et] Adelaide"[1418]. Seigneur de Ramerupt et d'Arcis-sur-Aube. "Duo fratres Ebolus et Andreas et uxores nostre Sibilla et Adelisa et cognatus noster Hugo comes de Domno Martino uxorque eius Rothaidis" donated property to the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie by charter dated 1082, which also records that "post hæc comes Andreas" donated "molendinorum suorum de Grandi Prato" with the consent of "uxore sua Guindesmode et filiis duobus Hugone…et Oliverio"[1419]. m firstly ADELISA, daughter of --- (-after 1082). "Duo fratres Ebolus et Andreas et uxores nostre Sibilla et Adelisa et cognatus noster Hugo comes de Domno Martino uxorque eius Rothaidis" donated property to the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie by charter dated 1082[1420]. m secondly as her second husband, GUISEMODE, widow of HUGUES Seigneur de Pleurs, sister of BAUDOUIN Monk at Molesme, daughter of ---. "Duo fratres Ebolus et Andreas et uxores nostre Sibilla et Adelisa et cognatus noster Hugo comes de Domno Martino uxorque eius Rothaidis" donated property to the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie by charter dated 1082, which also records that "post hæc comes Andreas" donated "molendinorum suorum de Grandi Prato" with the consent of "uxore sua Guindesmode et filiis duobus Hugone…et Oliverio"[1421]. The primary source which confirms her origin and first marriage has not yet been identified. André & his first wife had five children:

a) EBLES de Ramerupt (-21 Jun 1126). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum Cathalaunensem episcopum et Hugonem comitem de Hyspania et Oliverum et filias" as children of "Andreas comes de Rameruth"[1422]. Seigneur de Ramerupt. [Archdeacon at Laon 1103/04]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the appointment of "Ebalus…filius comitis Andree de Arceis" as Bishop of Chalon in 1121[1423]. "Ebalus…Cathalennensium episcopus cum post obitum patris mei Andree comitis Ramerucensis" donated property to Marmoutier by charter dated 1123[1424].

b) HUGUES de Ramerupt "Brito" (-1108 or after). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum Cathalaunensem episcopum et Hugonem comitem de Hyspania et Oliverum et filias" as children of "Andreas comes de Rameruth"[1425]. "Duo fratres Ebolus et Andreas et uxores nostre Sibilla et Adelisa et cognatus noster Hugo comes de Domno Martino uxorque eius Rothaidis" donated property to the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie by charter dated 1082, which also records that "post hæc comes Andreas" donated "molendinorum suorum de Grandi Prato" with the consent of "uxore sua Guindesmode et filiis duobus Hugone…et Oliverio"[1426]. "Hugo Campanie comes" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 1102 subscribed by "Manasses filius eius, Hugo Brito filius Andree comitis"[1427].

c) OLIVIER de Ramerupt . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum Cathalaunensem episcopum et Hugonem comitem de Hyspania et Oliverum et filias" as children of "Andreas comes de Rameruth"[1428]. "Duo fratres Ebolus et Andreas et uxores nostre Sibilla et Adelisa et cognatus noster Hugo comes de Domno Martino uxorque eius Rothaidis" donated property to the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie by charter dated 1082, which also records that "post hæc comes Andreas" donated "molendinorum suorum de Grandi Prato" with the consent of "uxore sua Guindesmode et filiis duobus Hugone…et Oliverio"[1429].

d) ALIX de Ramerupt (-1143 or after). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis specifies that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned first) of "Andreas comes de Rameruth" married "Aerardo comiti Briennensi"[1430]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Erardus…comes Brenensis" as "unam filiarum comitis Andree de Archeis et de Ramerut" but does not name her[1431]. Dame de Ramerupt. m ERARD [I] Comte de Brienne, son of GAUTHIER [I] Comte de Brienne & his wife Eustachie Ctss de Bar-sur-Seine (-[1114/25], bur Montier-en-Der).

e) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum Cathalaunensem episcopum et Hugonem comitem de Hyspania et Oliverum et filias" as children of "Andreas comes de Rameruth", specifying that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned second) married "Iohannes vicecomes de Maruel" by whom she had "Manassem de Plaierris et sororem eius, quam duxit Helyas de Monte-Mirail, de qua nati sunt Galcherus et Andreas et Hugo Prorulliensis abbas; defuncto vero Helia, nupsit domino de Monte-regali, cui peperit liberos"[1432]. m JEAN Vicomte de Mareuil, son of ---.

3. BEATRIX de Ramerupt (-2 Sep after 1129). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Beatrix" as second daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy and incorrectly names her husband "Rotroldo comiti de Pertico"[1433]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comitis Hilduini de Rameruth maior natu filia dicta Beatrix" as wife, also incorrectly, of "Rotaldo comiti de Pertica"[1434]. She is named as wife of Geoffroy Comte du Perche by Orderic Vitalis, incorrectly saying that she was daughter of "the count of Rochefort"[1435] and specifying in another passage that her son Rotrou was consanguineus of Alfonso I King of Aragon[1436]. m GEOFFROY de Châteaudun, son of ROTROU Vicomte de Châteaudun, Comte de Mortagne & his wife Adelise de Bellême (-mid-Oct 1100, bur Nogent-le-Rotrou[1437]). He succeeded his father in [1080] as Comte de Mortagne. He adopted the title Comte du Perche after 1090.

4. MARGUERITE de Ramerupt . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Margareta" as third daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy and names her husband "comiti Hugonis de Claromonte Baluacensi"[1438]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "secundam filiam comitis Helduini de Rameruth dictam Margaretam" as wife of "Hugo comes de Claro-monte"[1439]. m HUGUES de Clermont [en-Beauvaisis] dit de Mouchy, son of RENAUD Camerarius & his wife Ermentrude --- (-after Nov 1099).

5. ERMENTRUDE de Ramerupt (-1102 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ermentrudis" as fourth daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy and names her husband "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello"[1440]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "tertiam…Hilduini comitis filiam Ermentrudem" as wife of "Theobaldus comes de Rinnel"[1441]. m THIBAUT [I] Comte de Reynel, son of OLRI Comte de Reynel & his wife --- (-before 11 Apr 1101).

6. ADA de Ramerupt (-after 1021, bur Abbaye de Liessies). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ada…de Guisia" as sixth daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy[1442]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "quartam…Hilduini comitis filiam Adam" as wife firstly of "Godefridus de Guisia" and secondly of "Galterum de Aat" and thirdly of "Theoderico de Avesnis"[1443]. "Wido Lescheriensis…et Guisiensis" granted rights to the abbey of Saint-André du Câteau, for the souls of "meæ et coniugis meæ Adeluyæ", by undated charter, signed by "filiorum meorum Adam et Burgardi…" and later confirmed by the bishop of Laon by charter dated 1121 at the request of "Guido de Gusia rogatu uxoris suæ Adeluyæ et matris suæ Adæ" and with the consent of "filiis suis Adam et Burchardo"[1444]. She built the convent of Lessies with her third husband, where she retired after his death and was buried[1445]. m firstly GEOFFROY Seigneur de Guise, son of ---. m secondly GAUTHIER Seigneur de Ath, son of ---. m thirdly THIERRY Seigneur d'Avesnes, son of WEDRICUS "Ad-barbam" d'Avesnes & his wife --- (-[1106]).

7. ADELA de Ramerupt (-[1068/69], bur Saint-Hubert, Ardennes). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Adele" as seventh daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy and names her husband "Arnulfo comiti de Chisneio"[1446], although the chronology favours Adela being the sister rather than daughter of Ebles. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis clarifies the question when it refers to, but does not name, "quintam…Hilduini comitis filiam" as wife of "Arnulfus comes de Cinni"[1447]. “Arnulphus comes cum coniuge mea Adelais, filius Ludovici comitis” founded a monastery “in villa Pyrorum…in honore S. Sulpitii”, subject to “ecclesiæ S. Petri et S. Hugberti in Ardenna”, by undated charter signed by “Arnulphi comitis et Manasse fratris eius”[1448]. "Arnulfus comes cum coniuge mea Adelais filius Ludoguici comitis" donated revenue from the church of Prix to Ardenne Saint-Hubert by charter dated to 1066, signed by "Arnulfi comitis et Manasse fratris eius…"[1449]. "Arnulfus comes cum coniuge mea Adelail, filius Ludoguici comitis" founded the priory of Priez by charter dated 1068, signed by "Arnulphi comitis et Manasse fratris eius…"[1450]. The Chronicle of Saint-Hubert records the burial of "Adeladis uxor Arnulphi, soror…Ebali Roceiensis" at Saint-Hubert, dated to [1068/69] from the context[1451]. m as his first wife, ARNOUL [II] Comte de Chiny, son of LOUIS [II] Comte de Chiny & his wife Sophie --- (-16 Apr 1106).

8. AELIS de Ramerupt . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aeliz de Sarrata in Burgundia" as fifth daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy[1452]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "sexta filia Hilduini comitis Adelidis" as mother of "filium columbine simplicitatis nomine Bartholomeum…[et] Ebalum"[1453]. The Miraculis S. Mariæ Laudunensis records that "nobilissimus princeps in Burgundia…Falco de Jur, vel de Serrata" married "comitis Hilduini [comes Rociensis]…unam ex filiabus eius…Adeladam"[1454]. m CONON "Falcon" de La Sarraz [Grandson], son of ADALBERT & his wife --- (-before 1114).

9. FELICIE de Ramerupt ([1060]-3 May 1123[1455], bur Monastery of San Juan de la Peña). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the first of the seven daughters of Count Ebles as, inaccurately, wife of "regi Galicie Sanctio" but does not name her[1456]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis is somewhat more accurate in referring to, but still not naming, "septima filia…Hilduini" as wife of "Sanctio regi Hispanie" by whom she had "Hildefonsum regem et fratrem eius, qui ei successit in regnum. Cuius filiam cum regni gubernaculis comes inclitus Barcinonensis, qui paganos impugnare non desinit, duxit uxorem"[1457]. The Crónica de San Juan de la Peña records that King Sancho married "muller Doña Felicia"[1458]. The Monumenta Historiæ Tornacensis names "Feliciæ materteræ vestræ filium" as wife of "in Hispaniam regem Hildefonsum"[1459]. "Sancius rex Aragonensium…cum filio meo Petro et uxore mea regina…Felicia" granted the monastery of Sauve-Majeure, Gironde to the church of Pamplona by charter dated to [1086/94][1460]. m (1076[1461] or before) as his second wife, SANCHO I King of Aragon [SANCHO V King of Navarre], son of don RAMIRO I King of Aragon & his first wife Gerberge [Ermesenda] de Foix ([1042/43]-Huesca 4 Jun 1094, bur Monastery of San Juan de la Peña).

B. SEIGNEURS de RAMERUPT (BRIENNE)

ANDRE de Brienne, son of GAUTHIER [II] Comte de Brienne & his his [first/second] wife Humbeline de Baudément (-killed in battle Acre Oct 1189). "Walterus Brenensis comes" granted "decimam reddituum suorum de Brena Castello" to the abbey of Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 22 Jan 1143, subscribed by "Airardi filii sui, Andree filii sui, Marie filie sue… Johannis de Brena clerici…Guidonis fratris comitis"[1462]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Aerardum comitem et Andream atque Mariam castellanam de Sancto Otmaro cum aliis liberis" as children of "Galterus comes"[1463]. "G comes Brene" donated property to "ecclesie Sancte Marie de Rameruco" with the consent of "uxoris Adelisis, Erardi, Andreæ filium meorum atque Marie filie mee" by charter dated 1147[1464]. Seigneur de Ramerupt. "Andree fratris mee" consented to the donation by "Erardus Brenensis comes" recorded in the latter's charter dated 1166[1465]. "Robertus de Mastoil" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1166 witnessed by "Airaldus Brenensium comes, Eustacius et Andreas fratres eius, vicecomes Odo"[1466]. "Johannes frater meus abbas Belliloci" witnessed the donation of "Erardus Brenensium comes" to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1186[1467]. He is named uncle of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator)[1468]. "Andreas Ramerudi dominus" confirmed an agreement between the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie and "Buiamundum" by charter dated 1189, subscribed by "ipse dominus Andreas et Galterus filius eius…"[1469]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Andreas de Briena" among those who died in Palestine in [1191][1470]. He was killed in battle during the early stages of the siege of Acre led by Guy de Lusignan King of Jerusalem[1471].

m (before 1167) as her first husband, ADELAIS de Venisy Dame de Venisy, daughter of ANSEAU de Venisy Seigneur de Venisy & his wife Isabelle de Nangis [Capet] (-[20 Mar 1221/Nov 1222]). Documents dated Jul 1213 and Aug 1213, relating to the consanguinity between Erard de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt and his wife Philippa of Jerusalem, records "rex Franciæ…Grossus rex fratrem…Florium…filia Isabellis de Nangies…domina de Venisiaco", adding that her daughter was "domina de Venisiaco, mater…[Erardum de Rameruco] [Erardum de Brena]", another document in the series clarifying that Isabelle was the mother of "Aalaidis dominæ Venisiaci…mater…Erardi"[1472]. She married secondly as his first wife, Gaucher de Joigny Seigneur de Châteaurenard, seneschal de Nevers. “Dominus Gaucherus de Jovigniaco et domina Aelicia de Venesiaco uxor eius et dominus Erardus de Brena ipsius Aelicie filius” confirmed the donation made by “Milo de Pogiaco et Helisabeth uxor sua” to Sens Maison-Dieu by charter dated Aug 1207[1473]. “Gaucherus de Joviniaco dominus Venisiaci...et uxor mea A. et filius eius E. de Brena” relinquished rights in the forest of Saint-Etienne in favour of Pontigny abbey by charter dated 1211[1474].

André & his wife had [six] children:

1. GAUTHIER de Brienne (-after 1189). "Andreas Ramerudi dominus" confirmed an agreement between the church of Ramerupt Sainte-Marie and "Buiamundum" by charter dated 1189, subscribed by "ipse dominus Andreas et Galterus filius eius…"[1475].

2. ERARD de Brienne (-Aug [1245/46]). William of Tyre (Continuator) names him as son of André de Brienne, when recording his marriage[1476]. He succeeded his father in 1189 as Seigneur de Ramerupt et de Venisy. “Erardus miles filius Andree de Venesia” confirmed the donation to Pontigny made by “A. matris mee” who chose her burial there, by charter dated May 1203[1477]. “Gaucherus de Joviniaco dominus Venisiaci...et uxor mea A. et filius eius E. de Brena” relinquished rights in the forest of Saint-Etienne in favour of Pontigny abbey by charter dated 1211[1478]. He claimed the county of Champagne 1216/1221[1479], by right of his second wife. "Erardo [de Brenna] et Philippa, uxore eius" postponed appearance at a Papal tribunal requested by "comitissam Campanie", by charter dated [1220/21][1480]. "Erardus de Brena Rameruci dominus" acknowledged himself as "homo ligius comitis Barri Ducis" except for "fidelitate domini mei comitis Campanie, comitis Nyvernensis, comitis Brene et domini Garneri de Triangulo" by charter dated Nov 1226[1481]. m firstly HELISENDE, daughter of --- (-1210 or after). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1482], the first wife of Erard de Brienne was Helisende Ctss du Perche. The only contemporary Ctss of Perche of this name was Helisende de Rethel, wife of Thomas Comte du Perche. However, the death of the latter is recorded in 1217. No earlier marriage of his wife has been found, and in any case if she had married Erard de Brienne as her first husband she could not then have been described as "Ctss du Perche". m secondly (15 Aug [1213/14]) PHILIPPA of Jerusalem, daughter of HENRI de Champagne King of Jerusalem & his wife Isabelle Queen of Jerusalem (1195/7-20 Dec 1250). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Philippam" as younger daughter of "comes Campaniensis Henricus" and his wife Isabelle, and her husband "Erardus de Ramerut", specifying that the latter claimed the county of Champagne in her name[1483]. William of Tyre (Continuator) names her and her father, when recording her marriage[1484]. A charter dated to [1212] records the agreement for the marriage between "Erardum Brennensem" and "Philippam…"[1485]. The Chronicon of Robert canon of St Maria, Auxerre records the marriage in 1214 of "Airardus de Rameruco" and "Philippam filiam Henrici regis Iherosolimitani et comitis Trecensis"[1486]. The Annales S. Benigni Divisionensis record the marriage in 1216 of "filiam Henrici comitis Campanie" with "Airardus de Bregne"[1487]. The cartulary of Tulle St Martin records the grant by "Erardus de Brena et Philippa uxor mea, Henrici…quondam comitis Trecensis filia" dated 21 Mar 1217[1488]. The cartulary of Tulle St Martin records the grant by "Philippa domina Rameruci" for the soul of "maritus meus nobilis vir Erardus de Brena dominus Rameruci" dated Friday before 24 Jun 1247[1489]. Erard & his first wife had one child:

a) ANDRE de Brienne . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1211.

Erard & his second wife had nine children:

b) HENRI de Brienne (-killed in battle Mansurah 8 Feb 1250). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1490]. Seigneur de Ramerupt et de Venisy. m ([1248]) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Salins, daughter of JEAN "l'Antique/le Sage" Sire de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne [Capet] (-[1259/64]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and her two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (Nov 1250) Guillaume [I] de Courtenay Seigneur de Champignelles (-1250). Henri & his wife had two children:

i) ERARD de Brienne (-1278 or after). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Ramerupt et de Venisy. The cartulary of Tulle St Martin records the confirmation by "Erardus de Brena miles dominus de Venesi et de Balneolis" of grants by "Philippa quondam domina de Rameruco avia nostra", dated 30 May 1271, which also names "Erardus de Brena avus noster…maritus dictæ Philippæ"[1491]. m MATHILDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Erard & his wife had one child:

(a) BEATRIX de Brienne (-after1314). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Venisy et de Turny. m (before 1309) GUILLAUME de Joinville Seigneur de Briquenay, son of --- (-1314)

ii) HENRI de Brienne . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1266

c) ERARD de Brienne (-killed in battle Palestine Feb 1250). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1492]. Seigneur de Ramerupt.

d) MARIE de Brienne (-1251 or after). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1493]. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly GAUCHER Sire de Nanteuil-la-Fosse, son of --- (-before May 1242). m secondly HUGUES [II] de Conflans Sire de Conflans, d'Estoges et de Congis, son of --- (-1270 or after). Maréchal de Champagne.

e) MARGUERITE de Brienne (-1275). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1494]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. She became a nun at Flines after her husband died[1495]. m DIRK van Beveren Burchgraeve van Dixmuiden, son of --- (-after 1 Apr 1274).

f) HELOISE de Brienne . The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1496].

g) ISABEAU de Brienne (-[27 Aug 1274/Feb 1277]). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1497]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m (before May 1237) HENRI [V] Comte de Grandpré, son of HENRI [IV] Comte de Grandpré & his wife Marie de Garlande (-1287 after 7 Apr).

h) JEANNE de Brienne . The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[1498]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Séans-en-Othe 1245. m (before 1250) MATHIEU [III] Seigneur de Montmorency, son of BOUCHARD [VI] Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife Isabelle de Laval (-1270).

i) SIBYLLE de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Abbess of Ramerupt 1245.

j) ALIX de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1245.

3. ELISABETH de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Saint-Valerian. m (before 1201) MILON Seigneur de Pougy, son of --- (-before 1218).

4. AGNES de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Milo dominus Noeriorum” confirmed the donation to Crisenon abbey made by “Clarembaudus...pater meus”, with the consent of “Agnes uxor mea, Milo filius meus et Elisabeth filia mea”, by charter dated Nov 1224[1499]. m MILON [VII] Sire de Noyers, son of CLAREMBAUD Sire de Noyers & his wife Odeline de Chappes (-1231 or after).

5. ADA de Brienne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1190.

6. [GUY . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Master of the Order of Templars 1203/04[1500].]

Chapter 18. COMTES de RETHEL

The county of Rethel was located south of the county of Porcien, north-west of Reims and south-west of Mézières, in the present-day French département of Ardennes. It evolved in the pagus Portianus, also called Portensis and Portuensis, within the diocese of Reims, co-terminous with the ecclesiastical doyennés of Saint-Germainmont, Châtelet, Justine, Launoy and Rumigny[1501].

A. COMTES d'OMONT, COMTES de RETHEL

[Two] siblings:

1. BERNARD [Balthasar] (-after 945). Comte de Rethel. The Chronicon Maceriense records in 941 that "Balthazar Registensis" made peace with Warin and requested the hand in marriage of "Guarino Ordelam" for "Manasse filio"[1502]. Flodoard's Annals record that in 945 that "rex Ludowicus" besieged "Remorem…urbem" with "militum Arnulfi sed et Artoldo episcopo…comitibus…Bernardo ac Theoderico nepote ipsius"[1503]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "rex Ludovicus et Artholdus et comes de Retest Bernardus et Theodericus nepos eius” besieged "civitatem Remensem" in 946[1504]. m ---, daughter of ---. As her son Manassès is named as "nepote domni Artoldi præsulis" in Flodoard[1505], it is assumed that his mother was the bishop´s sister, assuming that the word "nepos" can be interpreted in its strict sense of nephew. Her marriage is confirmed by the Chronicon Maceriense which records in 941 that "Balthazar Registensis" made peace with Warin and requested the hand in marriage of "Guarino Ordelam" for "Manasse filio"[1506]. It can safely be assumed that it was not Bernard/Balthasar who was the brother of Archbishop Artaud as, if that had been the case, it is probable that the sources which have stated the fact. Bernard [Balthasar] & his wife had one child:

a) MANASSES [I] (-after 989). His parentage is confirmed by the Chronicon Maceriense which records in 941 that "Balthazar Registensis" made peace with Warin and requested the hand in marriage of "Guarino Ordelam" for "Manasse filio"[1507]. Flodoard's Annals record that in 960 "Manasse nepote domni Artoldi præsulis" captured traitors at "Altmontem castrum"[1508]. As noted above, it is possible that Manassès was the same person as the "filium fratris sui [=Dodo]" who was returned by Hugues archbishop of Reims in 945. The Annales Hanoniæ name "Manicerius Regitestensis dominus" as son of "ex filiabus Walterici ducis Alsassie Alboinis filius comitis Hainauci"[1509], which appears to be pure fantasy. "Manasses miles" is named in a charter dated 6 Nov 972[1510]. "Manasses" subscribed a charter dated 26 May 974[1511]. Gerbert d'Aurillac names "Mann[asse]s comes" in a letter dated to end Aug 988[1512]. Richer records that "Manasse et Rotgerus" invaded the sanctuary "cum Karolo urbis Remorum…sanctæ Dei genitricis Mariæ basilicam" in 989[1513]. Comte d'Omont. Comte de Rethel. Comte de Castres, Comte de Mézières: the Chronicon Maceriense records the death in 960 of "Guarinus sine progenie", adding that "comitatum Castriensem et Macerias" was inherited by "Manasses Registetensis comes ex Ordela uxore Guarini filia"[1514]. m [(941) ORDELA de Castres, daughter of WARIN Comte de Castres & his second wife Gilla de Dormois. The Chronicon Maceriense records in 941 that "Balthazar Registensis" made peace with Warin and requested the hand in marriage of "Guarino Ordelam" for "Manasse filio"[1515]. It should be noted the authenticity of this document has been contested by both Wattenbach and Longnon in Germany and France respectively[1516]. The information contained in this source should therefore be treated with extreme caution.] Manassès [I] & his wife had one child:

i) MANASSES [II] ([942/60]-[29 Mar] after 1026). [His parentage is confirmed by the Chronicon Maceriense which records in 1020 that "Hermanus Grandipratensis cum Manasse Registensi" had a dispute because "Manasses filius Manasses et Ordele" claimed the right to "castrum Julie et in Dulcomensem comitatum" as the son of "Ordela mater nata…ex Guarino et Gilla Marci Dulcomensis filia"[1517], although as noted above this source should be treated with extreme caution.] Comte de Rethel. The necrology of Reims Saint-Rémi records the death "IV Kal Apr" of "Manasses comes"[1518].] m DADA, daughter of --- (-5 Oct ----). "Raimbertus Virdunice civitatis pastor" confirmed the donation of property "ecclesiam de Bedrui…et ad Clarisellum…et ad Lauannam…et…ad Nouam villam…[et] Ampliuium" to Verdun Sainte-Vanne by "domina Dada comitissa uxor Manasse comitis de Reitest" at the request of "Richardi sancti Vitoni confessoris Christi", and for the love of "loci et predicti abbatis Richardi comite Odone in cuius comitatu sita sunt", by charter dated 1026[1519]. Assuming that the dates relating to the wife of Manassès [III] are correct as shown below, the date of this charter appears too early for Dada to have been the first wife of Manassès [III]. It is more likely therefore that she was the wife of Manassès [II], no reference to whom has yet been found in other sources. The identification of "comite Odone" has not yet been established with certainty. The location of the properties in his county suggests that he may have been closely related to Dada, maybe her father or brother. The death of Eudes II Comte de Blois is recorded in the necrology of Verdun Saint-Vanne, although the location of the named properties has not been established to confirm whether they may have been within his counties. If "comite Odone" was the comte de Blois, it would be chronologically consistent for Dada to have been his sister. The necrology of Verdun Saint-Vanne records the death "III Non Oct" of "Dada comitissa qui dedit nobis ecclesiam de Bedrui…"[1520].

2. [--- .] m ---. One child:

a) THIERRY (-after 945). Flodoard's Annals record that in 945 that "rex Ludowicus" besieged "Remorem…urbem" with "militum Arnulfi sed et Artoldo episcopo…comitibus…Bernardo ac Theoderico nepote ipsius"[1521]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "rex Ludovicus et Artholdus et comes de Retest Bernardus et Theodericus nepos eius” besieged "civitatem Remensem" in 946[1522].

[Five] siblings:

1. DODON, son of --- (-after 949). Nephew of Bernard comes de Porcieso. 933. Flodoard's Annals record that in 943 "Hugo episcopus" besieged "Altmontem [Omont] munitionem…quam tenebat Dodo frater Artoldi episcopi"[1523], that in 945 "Hugo præsul" besieged "Altmontem castrum" which "Dodone" surrendered after seven weeks to obtain the return of "filium ipsius et filium fratris sui" and that Archbishop Hugues granted them "terram patrum suorum"[1524], that in 947 "Ragenaldus comes et Dodo, frater ipsius præsulis [=Artald]" attacked castles built "citra Maternam fluvium" by "Heriveus nepos Herivei quondam archiepiscopi", during the course of which "Heriveus" was killed[1525], and that in 949 "Dodo frater domni Artoldi episcopi" held "Altmontem munitionum"[1526]. m ---. The name of Dodon's wife is not known. Dodon & his wife had one child:

a) son (-after 945). Flodoard's Annals record that in 943 "Hugo episcopus" besieged "Altmontem munitionem…quam tenebat Dodo frater Artoldi episcopi" and that "parvulo filio ipsius" was given to the archbishop as a hostage[1527], and that in 945 "Hugo præsul" besieged "Altmontem castrum" which "Dodone" surrendered after seven weeks to obtain the return of "filium ipsius et filium fratris sui"[1528], presumably referring to the same son of Dodo.

2. ARTAUD (-1 Oct 961). Archbishop of Reims 931 to 941, and from 947 to 961. Flodoard's Annals record that in 943 "rex Ludowicus" promised "Artoldus episcopus" to restore him at Reims and that, with "fratribus suis", all who had been expelled from the bishopric of Reims occupied "Altmontem castrum"[1529]. Flodoard's Annals record that "947 Id Ian" a synod at Verdun confirmed "Artoldo" as archbishop of Reims[1530].

3. son (-after 943). Flodoard's Annals record that in 943 "Artoldus episcopus…fratribus suis", among those who had been expelled from the bishopric of Reims, occupied "Altmontem castrum"[1531]. m ---. One child:

a) son . Flodoard's Annals record that in 945 "Hugo præsul" besieged "Altmontem castrum" which "Dodone" surrendered after seven weeks to obtain the return of "filium ipsius et filium fratris sui" and that Archsbishop Hugues granted them "terram patrum suorum"[1532].

4. [daughter . As her son Manassès is named as "nepote domni Artoldi præsulis" in Flodoard[1533], it is assumed that his mother was the bishop´s sister, assuming that the word "nepos" can be interpreted in its strict sense of nephew. Her marriage is confirmed by the Chronicon Maceriense which records in 941 that "Balthazar Registensis" made peace with Warin and requested the hand in marriage of "Guarino Ordelam" for "Manasse filio"[1534]. It can safely be assumed that it was not Bernard/Balthasar who was the brother of Archbishop Artaud as, if that had been the case, it is probable that the sources which have stated the fact. m BERNARD [Balthasar] Comte de Rethel, son of --- (-after 945).]

5. [THIERRY . Europäische Stammtafeln refers to Thierry as the possible brother of Artaud and Dodo[1535] but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified.]

1. MANASSES [III] (-1081 or after). Assuming that the chronology of the earlier members of the Rethel family is correctly shown above, it appears unlikely that Manassès [III] was the son of Manassès [II]. It is more likely that there was an intervening generation, about which no information has been uncovered in the primary sources so far consulted. Comte de Rethel. The Gesta Episcoporum Virdunensium names "Manassem comitem de castro Retexto" in an undated passage which appears to relate to events in the early 1080s[1536]. m (before [1045/55][1537]) JUDITH, daughter of --- ([1020/30]-). Hugues de Rethel names his parents Manassès and Judith in a charter dated 1081 for the church of Braux[1538]. Her birth date range is estimated for consistency with the estimated birth dates of her descendants. Her origin is unknown, three possible origins have been suggested:

· JUDITH [de Roucy, daughter of --- & his wife ---]. The Genealogiciæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Lebaldus de Malla et…Iveta comitissa de Retest" as brother and sister of "Ebalus de Roceio" and, in a later passage, "Iuetta soror…Letaldi de Marla" as mother of "Hugonem comitem de Retest"[1539]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitissa de Reitest, uxor comitis Manesserii Iutta” as sister of "fraters Ebalus comes de Roceio et Letardus domnus de Marla"[1540]. Given the estimated birth date of Judith, wife of Comte Manassès, as shown above, it is chronologically impossible for her to have been the daughter of Giselbert Comte de Roucy, who died in the last years of the 10th century. However, it is not impossible that she was the uterine half-sister of Ebles Comte de Roucy, assuming that their mother remarried after the death of her husband Giselbert.

· [IDA] [de Boulogne, daughter of EUSTACHE I Comte de Boulogne & his wife Mathilde de Louvain.] Receuil des historiens des croisades[1541], Runciman [1542] and Riley-Smith [1543] all say that the paternal grandmother of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem was the daughter of Eustache I Comte de Boulogne, but the primary source on which this suggestion is based has not yet been identified. Runciman1361 and Riley-Smith1362 both call her "Ida", which is inconsistent with the charter evidence cited above, Runciman naming her husband "Baldwin of Le Bourg Count of Rethel" which is doubly inconsistent. There is no mention of such a daughter in the Genealogica comitum Boloniensium. Chronologically, this origin is more appealing than the Roucy hypothesis, given the estimated birth date range of Eustache II Comte de Boulogne, son of Comte Eustache I, in [1015/20].

· [JUDITH] of Lotharingia, daughter of GODEFROI "le Barbu" Duke of Lower Lotharingia & his first wife Doda ---. In the commentary to "Li Estoire de Jerusalem et d'Antioche", the wife of Manassès is referred to as an unnamed daughter of Godefroi "le Barbu" Duke of Lower Lotharingia, therefore sister of Ida who married Eustache II Comte de Boulogne[1544]. If this is correct, it would provide an explanation for the evidently close family relationship between Baudouin I King of Jerusalem and his successor King Baudouin II, the exact nature of which has not been confirmed from other sources. While no primary source has yet been identified which provides direct confirmation of this hypothesis, the charter dated [1065/66] under which "dux et marchio Godefridus…uxoris mee Beatricis" confirmed the rights of the church of Verdun Sainte-Vanne was issued with the consent of "comitis Manasse" and is subscribed by "comitis Manasse et filii eius Rainaldi…"[1545]. If Manassès Comte de Rethel was Duke Godefroi's son-in-law, this would provide an explanation for his involvement in this charter which is otherwise difficult to explain.

Count Manassès [III] & his wife had [four] children:

a) [RENAUD (-after [1065/66]). "Dux et marchio Godefridus…uxoris mee Beatricis" confirmed the rights of the church of Verdun Sainte-Vanne granted by "patre meo Gozelone", with the consent of "comitis Manasse", by charter dated [1065/66], subscribed by "comitis Manasse et filii eius Rainaldi, Hezelini comitis, comitis Arnulfi de Chisneio"[1546]. It is not certain that "comitis Manasse" refers to Manassès [III] Comte de Rethel. However, no other count of this name has so far been identified at the time. In addition, his involvement in the grant in this charter tends to corroborate the hypothesis that he may have been the son-in-law of Godefroi "le Barbu" Duke of Lower Lotharingia (see above). If that is correct, Renaud, presumably his parents' eldest son, probably died young soon after the date of this charter.]

b) HUGUES de Rethel ([1045/55]-28 Dec [1118]). Hugues is named as son of Manassès and Judith in a document of 1081 for the church of Breaux[1547]. His birth date range is estimated from the probable birth date range of his son Baudouin. He succeeded his father in [1081] as Comte de Rethel.

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c) MANASSES de Rethel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1095.

d) JUTTA de Rethel . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Abbess at Bethany.

HUGUES de Rethel, son of MANASSES [III] Comte de Rethel & his wife Judith --- ([1045/55]-28 Dec [1118]). Hugues is named as son of Manassès and Judith in a document of 1081 for the church of Breaux[1548]. His birth date range is estimated from the probable birth date range of his son Baudouin. He succeeded his father in [1081] as Comte de Rethel. A charter dated 1094 records absolution granted to "comitem Hugonem", with the consent of "filius eius comitis Manasses"[1549]. “Hugo comes et Milesindis collateralis” donated mills “super Axonam fluvium ante Rettestum” to Laon Saint-Vincent, with the consent of “filio nostro Manasse”, by charter dated 1097[1550]. "Registensium comes Hugo" donated property to "ecclesie…Marie de Noveyo" by charter dated 1117[1551]. The necrology of Reims Saint-Rémi records the death "V Kal Jan" of "Hugo comes Regiteste"[1552].

m (before 1075[1553]) MELISENDE de Montlhéry, daughter of GUY "le Grand" Seigneur de Montlhéry & his wife Hodierne de Gometz-La Ferté. The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Brayo et Guidonem Rubeum, Comitissam quoque Reiteste, et Bonam-vecinam de Pontibus, Elizabeth etiam uxorem Joscelini de Corteciniaco, insuper dominam de Puisat, et dominam de S. Galerico" as the children of "Guidonem" and his wife[1554]. She is named as wife of Hugues Comte de Rethel by William of Tyre, although he does not specify her origin[1555]. In a later passage he records that the mother of Joscelin de Courtenay Count of Edessa was the sister of the mother of Baudouin de Bourg, later Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, according to the testimony of her granddaughter concerning the consanguinity between Amaury I King of Jerusalem and his first wife which provided the basis for the annulment of their marriage in 1162[1556]. “Hugo comes et Milesindis collateralis” donated mills “super Axonam fluvium ante Rettestum” to Laon Saint-Vincent, with the consent of “filio nostro Manasse”, by charter dated 1097[1557].

Comte Hugues & his wife had [seven] children:

1. MANASSES de Rethel (-before 1115). A charter dated 1094 records absolution granted to "comitem Hugonem", with the consent of "filius eius comitis Manasses"[1558]. William of Tyre names "Manasses" as younger brother of Baudouin who inherited Rethel from their father because his older brother was overseas but died childless[1559]. It appears more likely that Manassès was the oldest brother, named after his paternal grandfather. No evidence has been found in the primary sources so far consulted that he survived his father and succeeded as comte de Rethel, apart from the reference in William of Tyre who specifies that his brother Gervais, who had been elected archbishop of Reims, resigned in order to marry after the death of his brother[1560]. “Hugo comes et Milesindis collateralis” donated mills “super Axonam fluvium ante Rettestum” to Laon Saint-Vincent, with the consent of “filio nostro Manasse”, by charter dated 1097[1561]. A charter dated 1115 records absolution granted to "Manasses filius Hugonis comitis" and "eo…mortuo" to "Gervasius frater eiusdem"[1562].

2. GERVAIS de Rethel (-before 1124). He is named as brother of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem by William of Tyre, specifying that he was later elected archbishop of Reims, but resigned after the death of his brother in order to marry, and had a single daughter[1563]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Rethel. A charter dated 1115 records absolution granted to "Manasses filius Hugonis comitis" and "eo…mortuo" to "Gervasius frater eiusdem"[1564]. m ([1120/22]) as her first husband, ELISABETH de Namur, daughter of GODEFROY I Comte de Namur & his first wife Sibylle de Château-Porcien. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Elizabeth filiam comitis Godefridi Namucensis" as wife of "frater…Balduini de Burgo Gervasius", recording that he resigned as archbishop of Reims and married[1565]. 1141/44. She married secondly (before 1131) Clarembaud de Rosoy (-before 1158). Comte Gervais & his wife had one child:

a) ELISABETH de Rethel ([1121/23]-). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that her stepfather "Clarenbaldus de Roseto" alienated her lands and married her to "nobili Roberto Marmioni de Normannia", without giving her name[1566]. m ROBERT Marmion [IV], son of ROBERT Marmion [III] & his wife Melisende --- (-before Oct 1181).

3. BAUDOUIN de Rethel ([1075/80]-Jerusalem 21 Aug 1131, bur Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre). The Gesta Episcoporum Virdunensium names "Balduinus de Retexto castro, nepos Manassem comitis supra memorati" as one of the companions of "duo fratres, dux Godefridus et comes Balduinus" when leaving on crusade[1567]. His birth date range is estimated assuming that he was an adolescent or young adult when he joined the First Crusade. William of Tyre records him as "Balduinus cognominatus de Burgo, domini Hugonis comitis de Retest filius" and "consanguineus" of Godefroi Duke of Lotharingia and his brothers Baudouin and Eustache[1568]. In a later passage, he names his mother and records that he was "primogenitus"[1569], although the inheritance by his brothers of the paternal county seems to indicate that this is not correct, unless he was passed over by family agreement either because of his absence in Palestine or his superior position as Count of Edessa. He was known as BAUDOUIN du Bourg. Albert of Aix records that "Godefridus dux regni Lotharingiæ…fraterque eius uterinus Baldewinus, Warnerus de Greis cognatus ipsius Ducis, Baldewinus pariter de Burch, Reinhardus comes de Tul, Petrus…frater ipsius, Dodo de Cons, Henricus de Ascha ac frater illius Godefridus" left for Jerusalem in Aug 1096[1570]. Albert of Aix records that "Cononem comitem de Monte Acuto, Baldwinum de Burch, Godefridum de Ascha" were sent by Godefroi de Bouillon for the first meeting with the emperor after the arrival of the crusading army in Constantinople, dated to end 1096[1571]. He joined the crusading contingent of Godefroi IV Duke of Lower Lotharingia in Cilicia. After completing his pilgrimage, he returned to Edessa to rejoin Baudouin I Count of Edessa [Boulogne]. When the latter succeeded his brother in 1100 as Baudouin I King of Jerusalem, he invested Baudouin du Bourg as BAUDOUIN II Count of Edessa. Albert of Aix records that "Baldewinus dux civitatis Rohas" installed "Baldewino de Burg…sui generis, filio comitis Hugonis de Rortest" at Edessa on succeeding to the kingdom of Jerusalem, dated to 1100 from the context[1572]. Albert of Aix records that Baudouin appointed "fratri Eustachio" as his successor on his deathbed if he would come to Jerusalem, or if he failed to come "Baldewinus de Burg"[1573]. He succeeded in 1118 as BAUDOUIN II King of Jerusalem.

- KINGS of JERUSALEM.

4. MATHILDE de Rethel . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mathildis" as sister of "frater…Balduini de Burgo Gervasius" and records her marriage to "Odoni castellano Vitriaci"[1574]. William of Tyre names "Mahaldam" as first sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, refers to her husband as "castellanus de Vitriaco", and specifies that their son "Iterius" succeeded to Rethel after the death of her brother Gervaise[1575]. m EUDES Châtelain de Vitry, son of --- (-[1158]). Comte de Rethel from [1124].

5. HODIERNE de Rethel . William of Tyre names "Hodiernam" as second sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, and names her (first) husband and their son Manassès[1576]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. According to Fulcher of Chartres, the wife of Prince Roger committed adultery shamelessly with many other men[1577]. m firstly HERIBRAND [III] de Hierges Châtelain de Bouillon, son of HERIBRAND II de Hierges & his wife Hedwige d'Orchimont (-1114). m secondly (1114 or after) ROGER de Hauteville Prince of Antioch, son of RICHARD Conte di Mottola, Castellaneta e Oria & his wife Altrude ([before 1085]-killed in battle Tel-Aqibrin 8 Jun 1119).

6. CECILE de Rethel (-after 1126). "Cæcilia dominia Tarsi et soror regis Balduini II" donated property to the church of St Marie, Josaphat by charter dated 1126, with the agreement of Bohémond II Prince of Antioch[1578]. same person as…? [--- de Rethel ([1085][1579]-). Rüdt-Collenberg suggests that Cécile may have been the wife of Lewon of Armenia[1580]. He bases this also on a passage in Orderic Vitalis which refers to Lewon as "fils de Turold des Montagnes [incorrect] et oncle de la femme de Boémond" (referring to Bohémond II Prince of Antioch)[1581]. Orderic Vitalis relied on contemporary crusader chroniclers for his narrative of events in the Levant. However, the origin of this specific passage concerning Lewon's family has not been traced to the most likely sources, William of Tyre, Fulcher of Chartres or Baudry of Bourgeuil. The wife of Prince Bohémond II was Alix, daughter of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, who had previously been count of Edessa and was the brother of Cécile (see above). No relationship between Lewon and King Baudouin has been identified in Lewon's paternal ancestry, although the known details of Lewon's paternal family are so sparse that it is not impossible that such a relationship existed (maybe more remote than a strict interpretation of the word "oncle" would imply). Rüdt-Collenberg suggests that the relationship was through Lewon's wife's family and that therefore she was the daughter of Hugues Comte de Rethel[1582]. He also refers to her possible name as "Béatrice", but the source on which this is based is unclear from his notes[1583]. Turning to the 1126 charter, Rüdt-Collenberg suggests that "Cæcilia dominia Tarsi et soror regis Balduini II" also refers to the wife of Lewon[1584], although he does not explain the difference of name. "Dominia Tarsi" certainly suggests a reference to the ruler of Cilician Armenia. Armenian sources record that Lewon's brother Thoros was still "Lord of the Mountains" in 1126. No direct evidence has been found that Thoros shared power with his younger brother Lewon. The marriage of Thoros/Lewon to the sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem would have taken place in the early 1100s, assuming that it was a first marriage, when Baudouin was still count of Edessa. It would probably have taken place before Baudouin's period of imprisonment from 1104 to 1107 which followed the battle of Harran. It is clear from his own marriage that Baudouin followed a policy of rapprochement with his Armenian neighbours. However, it is more likely that he would have contracted a marriage alliance with the older son of the ruler in Cilicia, Thoros, rather than his younger brother Lewon whose prospects must not have been good at the time. So what of the other known sisters of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem? As is shown above, William of Tyre names only two, "Mahaldam" (called Mathilde in other sources) and "Hodiernam"[1585], although it is possible that there were more who were otherwise unrecorded. Mathilde was still married to Eudes de Vitry in 1126 so can be excluded. The younger sister Hodierna had lost her second husband Roger Prince of Antioch in 1118. It is not impossible that she married again, either Lewon or his older brother Thoros, although the name change from Hodierna is difficult to explain. If this is correct she must have been a later wife who, the chronology suggests, was unlikely to have been the mother of the known children of whichever brother she married. This hypothesis could explain the consent given by Bohémond II Prince of Antioch to the 1126 donation as he would have been her previous husband's successor. In conclusion, the evidence for the precise identification of Lewon's wife is uncertain and confused, although many secondary sources, such as Europäische Stammtafeln[1586], show the Rethel marriage as definite without any sign of doubt. m ([1101/04]) [as his first wife], LEWON of Armenia [Rupenid], son of KOSTANDIN Lord of Vaghka and Parzerpert & his wife --- (-Constantinople 14 Oct 1140). He succeeded his nephew in 1129 as LEWON I Lord of the Mountains.]

7. [HAWISE . The Hyde Register lists "Hatheuuisa soror regis Jerusalem", soon after the names of King Henry I and his first wife[1587]. If this list can correctly dated to the first two decades of the 12th century, as the name of King Henry and his wife indicates, Hawise was presumably the sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem.]

B. COMTES de RETHEL, CHÂTELAINS de VITRY

1. EUDES de Vitry (-[1158]). Châtelain de Vitry. Comte de Rethel from [1124], de iure uxoris. m MATHILDE de Rethel, daughter of HUGUES [I] Comte de Rethel & his wife Melisende de Monthlery. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mathildis" as sister of "frater…Balduini de Burgo Gervasius" and her marriage to "Odoni castellano Vitriaci"[1588]. William of Tyre records "Mabalda" as first sister of Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, refers to her husband as "castellanus de Vitriaco", and specifies that their son "Iterius" succeeded to Rethel after the death of her brother Gervaise[1589]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to "castellanam de Victereio" as daughter of "Hugonem comitem de Retest"[1590]. She succeeded as Ctss de Rethel. Eudes & his wife had four children:

a) ITHIER de Rethel (-1171). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comitis Witeri de Retest" as son of "castellanam de Victereio [filiam Hugonem comitem de Retest]"[1591]. Comte de Rethel. Châtelain de Vitry.

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b) --- de Rethel . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Guitherus, pater regine Beatricis" had four sisters, the one mentioned first being wife of "Stephano Straboni de Novocastello super Axonam" by whom she had many children[1592]. m ETIENNE Strabo de Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne. 1154.

c) --- de Rethel . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Guitherus, pater regine Beatricis" had four sisters, the one mentioned second being mother of "Hugonem, Balduinum et matrem illorum de Hamalmont", specifying that "Hugo primogenitus" was father of "Reinaldum de Iuncherio, patrem Lucie, qui fuit mater Isabelle castellane Barri"[1593]. m --- de Henalmont, son of ---.

d) YVETTE de Rethel . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Guitherus, pater regine Beatricis" had four sisters, the one mentioned third being "Yvecta" wife of "Miloni" by whom she was mother of "Odonem Pesel", and secondly of "Villano de Arzilliis" by whom she was mother of "Adelinam matrem Odoardi Marscalci [et] quatuor sorores"[1594]. m firstly MILO, son of ---. m secondly VILLAIN d'Arzillières, son of ---.

ITHIER de Rethel, son of EUDES de Vitry Châtelain de Vitry, Comte de Rethel & his wife Mathilde Ctss de Rethel (-1171). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "castellanum Guitherum" as son of "Odoni castellano Vitriaci" & his wife Mathilde, specifying that he succeeded his mother as Comte de Rethel[1595]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "comitis Witeri de Retest" as son of "castellanam de Victereio [filiam Hugonem comitem de Retest]"[1596]. "…Guitterius sororius regis…" subscribed the charter dated Mar 1128 under which "Balduinus…rex Iherusalem Latinorum secundus" granted privileges to the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem[1597], although "sororius" is presumably an error for "nepos". Comte de Rethel. A charter dated 1127 records the absolution of "Guiterus comes Registensis" who had been excommunicated by Renaud Archbishop of Reims because of his actions against church property[1598]. Châtelain de Vitry. "Albricus Matrannus et Gilo filius eius cum uxoribus et filiis eorum" donated part of the mills at Rethel to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "Guiteri Regitestensis comitis et Beatricis comitissæ et filiorum eorum Johannis et Manasse", by charter dated 1144[1599]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1600]. "H comes Regitestensis et M uxor mea…et filii sui M…B et G" donated property to "Silve Majoris", confirmed by "Alexander episcopus" by charter dated 22 Jun, dated to 1168 or 1169[1601]. This charter is difficult to explain satisfactorily. Assuming that the year is correct (not specified in the charter, presumably dated to the bishop), "H" should have been "I" Comte de Rethel. However, if that is correct, "M uxor mea" should have been "B". The names of the first two sons could have been Manassès and Baudouin, consistent with the donor being Ithier, but no other primary source has been identified which names a third son "G".

m BEATRIX de Namur, daughter of GODEFROI I Comte de Namur & his second wife Ermesinde de Luxembourg ([1115/16]-1160). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "unam filiarum supradicti comitis Namurensis [=comitis Godefridi] Beatricem" as wife of "castellanum Guitherum…Vitriaci", and in a later passage naming (in order) "ducissa Cyringie…Beatrix…Alidis…" as the three daughters of "comes Godefridus de Namuco" & his second wife, clarifying that Beatrix married "comiti Guithero Reytestensi"[1602]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the three daughters of "Godefridus comes Namurcensi" & his second wife as "ducissam…Ciringiorum et comitissam de Retest et…Alidem comitissam Hanoniensem"[1603]. "Albricus Matrannus et Gilo filius eius cum uxoribus et filiis eorum" donated part of the mills at Rethel to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "Guiteri Regitestensis comitis et Beatricis comitissæ et filiorum eorum Johannis et Manasse", by charter dated 1144[1604]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1605].

Ithier & his wife had eleven children:

1. BEATRIX de Rethel ([1130/32]-30 Mar 1185). The Annals of Romoald name "Beatricem filiam comitis de Reteste" as the third wife of "rex Rogerius"[1606]. The Chronicle of Romualdo Guarna names "Beatricem filiam comitis de Reteste" as the third wife of King Roger and mother of "filiam…Constantiam"[1607]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Hugonem et Manassem cum aliis filiis et filiabus" children of "comitis Witeri de Retest", specifying that one daughter married "Rogerus rex Sicilie"[1608]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife, naming the first daughter "regina Sicilie Beatrix"[1609]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the two daughters of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]", specifying that "rex Sicilie Rogerus" married one as his second wife[1610]. m (1151) as his third wife, ROGER II King of Sicily, son of ROGER I Count of Sicily & his third wife Adelaida de Savona [Monferrato] ([22 Dec 1095][1611]-Palermo 26 Feb 1154, bur Palermo Cathedral).

2. JEAN de Rethel (-after 1144). "Albricus Matrannus et Gilo filius eius cum uxoribus et filiis eorum" donated part of the mills at Rethel to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "Guiteri Regitestensis comitis et Beatricis comitissæ et filiorum eorum Johannis et Manasse", by charter dated 1144[1612].

3. MANASSES de Rethel (-after 1144). "Albricus Matrannus et Gilo filius eius cum uxoribus et filiis eorum" donated part of the mills at Rethel to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "Guiteri Regitestensis comitis et Beatricis comitissæ et filiorum eorum Johannis et Manasse", by charter dated 1144[1613]. As their brother Hugues is not named in this charter, it is reasonable to assume that Jean and Manassès were older brothers who died young.

4. HUGUES de Rethel (-after 1166). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Hugonem et Manassem cum aliis filiis et filiabus" children of "comitis Witeri de Retest"[1614]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife, specifying that Hugues and Baudouin died childless[1615]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1616]. Monk at Reims 1160. "Hugo comes destinatus post patrem meum Regiteste", on his deathbed, donated to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "pater meus Witerus et frater meus Manasses, post me natus qui mihi successit in comitatus honorem, et dominus Albertus clericus et canonicus, Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1166[1617].

5. MANASSES [IV] de Rethel (-[1198/1200]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Hugonem et Manassem cum aliis filiis et filiabus" children of "comitis Witeri de Retest"[1618]. Comte de Rethel.

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6. HENRI de Rethel (-[1191]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife[1619]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Manasserum comitem Retensem, Henricum et Balduinem milites et Albertum clericum, Leodiensis…prepositum et archidiaconum" as the four sons of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]"[1620]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1621]. "Hugo comes destinatus post patrem meum Regiteste", on his deathbed, donated to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "pater meus Witerus et frater meus Manasses, post me natus qui mihi successit in comitatus honorem, et dominus Albertus clericus et canonicus, Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1166[1622]. Châtelain de Vitry. "Manasses comes de Rethet" granted "Burcum castellum meum" as dowry to "Felicitati filie domini Symonis de Bello Forti" for "filio meo" by charter dated to [1191], witnessed by "Castellanus frater meus et Balduinus frater meus…"[1623]. m as her first husband, HELVIS, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly Renard [II] Comte de Dampierre-en-Astenois (-[Apr/Jul] 1234).

- CHÂTELAINS de VITRY[1624].

7. BAUDOUIN de Rethel (-1198 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife, specifying that Hugues and Baudouin died childless[1625]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Manasserum comitem Retensem, Henricum et Balduinem milites et Albertum clericum, Leodiensis…prepositum et archidiaconum" as the four sons of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]"[1626]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1627]. "Hugo comes destinatus post patrem meum Regiteste", on his deathbed, donated to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "pater meus Witerus et frater meus Manasses, post me natus qui mihi successit in comitatus honorem, et dominus Albertus clericus et canonicus, Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1166[1628]. Seigneur de Chemery. 1176/1198. "Manasses comes de Rethet" granted "Burcum castellum meum" as dowry to "Felicitati filie domini Symonis de Bello Forti" for "filio meo" by charter dated to [1191], witnessed by "Castellanus frater meus et Balduinus frater meus…"[1629]. "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[1630].

8. ALBERT de Rethel (-1213 or after). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Manasserum comitem Retensem, Henricum et Balduinem milites et Albertum clericum, Leodiensis…prepositum et archidiaconum" as the four sons of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]"[1631]. "Witerus comes Regitestis" donated property to the church of Breaux, with the consent of "Beatrix uxor sua comitissa et Hugo filius suus major natu et Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1155, witnessed by "Witerus de Cuciaco, Gilo de Regiteste, Albricus Gilone nepos…Albertus canonicus prefati comitis filius"[1632]. "Hugo comes destinatus post patrem meum Regiteste", on his deathbed, donated to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "pater meus Witerus et frater meus Manasses, post me natus qui mihi successit in comitatus honorem, et dominus Albertus clericus et canonicus, Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1166[1633]. Archdeacon at Liège. 1176/1213.

9. SIMON de Rethel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1176.

10. CLEMENCE de Rethel (-1191 or after). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Hugonem et Manassem cum aliis filiis et filiabus" children of "comitis Witeri de Retest", specifying that another daughter married "Hugo de Petraponte"[1634]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife, naming the third daughter "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou" and their children "Robertum de Petraponte, patrem comitis Iohannis de Rocheio, Galterum de Wasnou, episcopum Hugonem Leodiensem et Margaretam domnam de Eppa, matrem alterius episcope Leodiensis nomine Iohannis"[1635]. 1152/1191. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Clementia filia comitis Guitherii Reytestensis de prosapia Namucensis" as mother of "Hugo [episcopi Leodiensis]…Roberti de Petraponte et Galtheri de Wasnadino" when recording the bishop's election[1636]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the two daughters of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]", specifying that "Hugoni de Petraponte" married the second by whom he was father of "Robertus…et Hugonem clericum…Leodiensis…prepositum, archidiaconum et abbatum et postea episcopum"[1637]. m HUGUES de Pierrepont, son of --- (-[1188]).

11. daughter . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife, specifying that the second daughter was mother of "Hugonis vicedomini Cathalaunensis"[1638]. m GEOFFROY Vidame de Chalon, son of ---.

MANASSES [IV] de Rethel, son of ITHIER de Vitry Comte de Rethel & his wife Beatrix de Namur (-[1198/1200]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Hugonem et Manassem cum aliis filiis et filiabus" children of "comitis Witeri de Retest"[1639]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Albertum Sancti Lamberti Leodiensis prepositum, comitem de Reytest Manasserum, castellanum Vitriaci Henricum et Hugonem et Balduinum…et tres sorores" as the children of "comiti Guithero Reytestensi" & his wife[1640]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Manasserum comitem Retensem, Henricum et Balduinem milites et Albertum clericum, Leodiensis…prepositum et archidiaconum" as the four sons of "comitissa Retensis [filiam Godefridi comitis Namurcensi]"[1641]. Comte de Rethel. "Hugo comes destinatus post patrem meum Regiteste", on his deathbed, donated to the church of Rethel, with the consent of "pater meus Witerus et frater meus Manasses, post me natus qui mihi successit in comitatus honorem, et dominus Albertus clericus et canonicus, Henricus et Balduinus", by charter dated 1166[1642]. "Manasses comes de Rethet" granted "Burcum castellum meum" as dowry to "Felicitati filie domini Symonis de Bello Forti" for "filio meo" by charter dated to [1191], witnessed by "Castellanus frater meus et Balduinus frater meus…"[1643]. "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[1644].

m (before 16 Sep 1176) MATHILDE, daughter of KONRAD Wildgraf und Graf von Kyburg & his wife Mathilde de Bar. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mathildis uxor comitis Manasseri Reytestensis [et] Cunegundis domna de Rista" as daughters of "tertia [sorore eiusdem comitis =comes Barri iunior Raynaldus]"[1645]. 1176/1221. "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[1646].

Manassès [IV] & his wife had one child:

1. HUGUES [II] (-[26 May 1227/Feb 1228], bur Abbaye d'Elan). "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[1647]. Comte de Rethel. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1228 of "comes Hugo Reitestensis" and his burial "apud Eslantium abbatiam"[1648]. m (1186) FELICITE de Broyes Dame de Beaufort, daughter of SIMON de Broyes Seigneur de Beaufort & his wife Agnes de Joigny Dame de Ramerupt (-[Feb/Mar] 1244, bur Abbaye d'Elan). "Hugo Registensis comes" noted a donation to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated [1189] in which he names "viro Symone domino Bellifortis…et Felicitas uxor mea"[1649]. The parentage of Félicité is confirmed by an earlier document in the same cartulary dated 1182 in which "Symon dominus Bellifortis" names "Felicitate filia mea"[1650]. "Manasses comes de Rethet" granted "Burcum castellum meum" as dowry to "Felicitati filie domini Symonis de Bello Forti" for "filio meo" by charter dated to [1191], witnessed by "Castellanus frater meus et Balduinus frater meus…"[1651]. "Manassès comte de Rethel et Hugues son fils" donated property to Signy, in the presence of "Mahaud femme de Manassès, Baudouin son frère et Félicité femme de Hugues", by charter dated 1194[1652]. "Felicitas domina Belli Fortis, dicta comitissa Registensis" granted rights in "villa de Charchericourt" to "filio meo domino Galchero, Leodicensi archidiacono", by charter dated Jan 1230[1653]. "Felicitas domina Bellifortis, dicta comitissa Registensis" made a donation to Chapelle-aux-Planches by charter dated Jul 1243[1654]. A charter dated Feb 1244 records an agreement between "Jean comte de Rethel" and "Gaucher son frère" concerning the inheritance of "la fille de feu Hugues comte de Rethel" and of "la mère dudit Gaucher"[1655]. Hugues [II] & his wife had [thirteen] children:

a) HUGUES [III] (-[May 1242/Jun 1243]). "Hugo primogenitus domini comitis de Retiest, castellanus Yprensis et de Balluel et dominus de Fenaing, et uxor mea Mabilia" reached agreement with the church of Beaurepaire over the marshes of Beaurepaire and Fenaing by charter dated 1219[1656]. Châtelain d´Ypres et de Bailleul. Comte de Rethel 1228. "Hugues comte de Rethel" granted property to "Aubri de Mohon", with the consent of "Mabille sa femme", by charter dated Sep 1229[1657]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" guaranteed rights to "Manassès son frère" in "territorio de Salcia, inter Morandi metam et Bellainval…", by charter dated Mar 1236[1658]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" guaranteed rights to "son frère Jean de Rethel seigneur de Saint-Hylier" in various properties by charter dated Apr 1237[1659]. m firstly ([14 Jul 1218/Mar 1219]) as her second husband, MABILE de Bailleul, widow of ADAM de Walincourt, daughter of BAUDOUIN [ÌI] Châtelain d´Ypres & his wife Agnes de Wavrin. Châtelaine d´Ypres et de Bailleul. "Mabilia castellana de Ypra et de Balliolo filia domine Agnetis bone memorie, condam domine de eodem Balliolo" donated property to "Henrico, filio Roberti de Hermecort", with the consent of "mariti mei Hugonis filii comitis de Retiest", by charter dated Oct 1219[1660]. "Hugo primogenitus domini comitis de Retiest, castellanus Yprensis et de Balluel et dominus de Fenaing, et uxor mea Mabilia" reached agreement with the church of Beaurepaire over the marshes of Beaurepaire and Fenaing by charter dated 1219[1661]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" granted property to "Aubri de Mohon", with the consent of "Mabille sa femme", by charter dated Sep 1229[1662]. m secondly (contract 15 May 1239) as her first husband, JEANNE de Dampierre, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Marguerite II Ctss of Flanders and Hainaut (-[1245/46], bur Abbaye de Sainte Hoïlde). The marriage contract between "Hugues comte de Rethel" and "Marguerite dame de Dampierre, veuve de Guillaume de Dampierre…sa fille…Jeanne" is dated Nov 1239[1663]. She married secondly (betrothed 3 May 1243, [Mar/Jul] 1245) as his first wife, Thibaut [II] Comte de Bar. A charter dated Jul 1245 records an agreement between "Thibaud comte de Bar" and "Jean comte de Rethel" concerning the dowry of "Jeanne veuve de Hugues comte de Rethel" who had married the former[1664]. Hugues [III] & his first wife had one child:

i) JEAN ([1222/23]-[1241/Jun 1243]). m (betrothed 12 Jun 1225, before Nov 1235) as her first husband, MARIE van Oudenaarde, daughter of ARNOLD [IV] Heer van Oudenaarde & his wife Alix de Rosoy (-1277 or after). The marriage contract of "Jean fils ainé de Hugues comte de Rethel" and "Arnoul d´Oudenarde chevalier…sa fille Marotte" is dated 12 Jun 1225, and provides for the marriage when Jean reached 12 years old[1665]. "Arnouls dis sires d´Oudenarde et Aelis" his wife granted revenue to "Jean de Rethel" on his marriage to "leur fille Marie", by charter dated Nov 1235[1666]. Dame de Baucigny et de Montcornet. Vrouw van Pamele. She married secondly (before 7 Aug 1243) Godefroi de Brabant Heer van Gaesbeek, and thirdly Jean [I] de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy et de La Hermalle. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "domino Godefrido de Lovanio, fratri ducis Brabantiæ Henrici" married "soror…domini Joannis de Audenarde"[1667]. A charter dated Jun 1246 records an agreement between "Jehan conte de Rethest" and "Godefroy de Louvain et Marie de Audenarde sa femme" concerning "Pertes et Tannion" which were her dower when she married "Jehan le fil le conte Huon de Rethest"[1668].

Hugues [III] & his [first/second] wife had [two] children:

ii) FELICITE (-before Jul 1248). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

iii) [daughter (-[before Feb 1244]). A charter dated Feb 1244 records an agreement between "Jean comte de Rethel" and "Gaucher son frère" concerning the inheritance of "la fille de feu Hugues comte de Rethel" and of "la mère dudit Gaucher"[1669]. The wording of this translated extract suggests that the daughter in question was the only daughter of Comte Hugues. If that is correct, it is likely that she was the same person as the daughter named Félicité above. It is not entirely clear from the wording of this document whether the daughter had died before it was written, although the following charter suggests that this may have been the case. "Thomas de Coucy sire de Vervins et Mahaud sa femme" transferred their rights in "l´héritage de leur niece, la fille du comte Hugues" to "leur frère Jean comte de Rethel"[1670].]

b) JEAN (-[2 Apr/15 Jul] 1251). "Hues cuens de Rethel" acknowledged that "Jehans mes freires, sires dou Chateleir" was vassal of "Thiebaut de Bar lou fil loi conte Henrri et de sa meire Phelpe" for "lou moulin de Barigneicourt" by charter dated 9 Sep 1240[1671]. Seigneur de Chémery 1232. Seigneur de Saint-Hilaire 1237. "Hugues comte de Rethel" guaranteed rights to "son frère Jean de Rethel seigneur de Saint-Hylier" in various properties by charter dated Apr 1237[1672]. Comte de Rethel 1243. A charter dated 15 Jul 1251 records an agreement between "Gaucher de Rethel sire de Raucourt" and "Manassès de Rethel sire du Châtelier" concerning the inheritance "du comte Jean de Rethel"[1673]. m firstly (1232) AGNES de Chimay, daughter of LOUIS [IV] Comte de Chiny & his wife Mathilde d'Avesnes (-before 1235). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "secunda filia comitis de Chini et Machtildis filiæ Jacobi Avesnensis" was "domina de Agimont et de Givet" and married "domino Joanni de Retest, Hugonis in comitatu successori" by whom she had one daughter who died young[1674]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Dame d'Agimont et de Givet. m secondly (contract 7 Feb 1243) as her second husband, MARIE de Thourotte, widow of JEAN de la Tournelle, daughter of JEAN de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon & his wife --- (-[1253/Mar 1256]). The marriage contract between "Jean de Rethel" and "Jean châtelain de Noyon et de Tourotte…sa fille Marie, veuve de Jean de la Tournelle" is dated 7 Feb 1243[1675]. "Marie dite comtesse de Rethel et dame d´Omont, veuve de Jean comte de Rethel" confirmed that "Gaucher comte de Rethel" recognised her dower rights in "le château d´Omont" by charter dated Oct 1251[1676]. "Jean de Tourotte chevalier sire de Beaufort" accepted a transfer of revenue from "Manassès de Rethel sire du Bourcq" which was previously held by "Marie veuve de Jean comte de Rethel" as dower, as part of the arrangements for his marriage to "Félicité sa fille", by charter dated Jun 1253[1677]. Jean & his first wife had one child:

i) daughter . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "secunda filia comitis de Chini et Machtildis filiæ Jacobi Avesnensis" was "domina de Agimont et de Givet" and married "domino Joanni de Retest, Hugonis in comitatu successori" by whom she had one daughter who died young[1678].

c) BEATRIX . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated May 1218 under which Hugues Comte de Rethel exchanged property with "André de Nanteuil, mari de sa fille Béatrix"[1679]. m (before Jan 1218) ANDRE de Nanteuil-la-Fosse, son of --- (-after 1219).

d) CATHERINE (-after 1228). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Nun at Avenay.

e) HELISENDE (-before 1234). "Hugues comte de Rethel" granted "les domaines de Perthes et de Tagnon", property of "la mère dudit Hugues", to "sa fille Helissend comtesse de Perche" by charter dated Aug 1218[1680]. Dame de Perthes et de Tagnon. "Willelmus Cathalaunensis episcopus et comes Pertici" donated property to Notre-Dame de la Trappe for the souls of "quondam memorandi…Galfridus comes Pertici frater nostrer…Thomas quondam comitem Pertici nepotem nostrum" with the consent of "Helisendis tunc temporis comitissa Pertici" by charter dated 1220[1681]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1682], the first wife of Erard de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt was Helisende Ctss du Perche. The only contemporary of this name was Helisende de Rethel, wife of Thomas Comte du Perche. However, the death of the latter is recorded in 1217. No earlier marriage of his wife has been found, and in any case if she had married Erard de Brienne as her first husband she could not then have been described as "Ctss du Perche". Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 27 Jan 1226 which refers to property owned by “Garnerio de Triangulo domino Marigniaci et Helissendi eius uxori Perticensi comitissæ”[1683]. "Garnier de Traînel seigneur de Marigny et Hélisende comtesse de Perches a femme" transferred her rights in "Perthes et à Tagnon", received on her marriage to the comte de Perche, to her father in consideration of an agreement between him and Erard de Brienne, by charter dated Nov 1226[1684]. m firstly THOMAS Comte de Perche, son of GEOFFROY Comte de Perche & his second wife Mathilde of Saxony (-1217). m secondly (before Jun 1225) GARNIER [IV] de Traînel Sire de Martigny, son of --- (-before Sep 1255).

f) MATHILDE (-[1 Jul 1259/19 Jun 1268]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Dec 1224 under which "Thomas de Coucy seigneur de Vervins" acknowledged "Hugues comte de Rethel et Félicité sa femme" had granted property at Sézanne to "leur fille Mathilde, femme dudit Thomas", with the consent of "Hugues leur fils ainé"[1685]. Dame de Trie-le-Bardoul et de Charmentré. “Thomas de Cociaco dominus Vervini et Mathildis uxor eius” issued a charter dated Sep 1223 under the guarantee of “domini sui Theobaldi, Campaniæ et Briæ comitis palatini”[1686]. "Thomas de Coucy sire de Vervins et Mahaud sa femme" transferred their rights in "l´héritage de leur niece, la fille du comte Hugues" to "leur frère Jean comte de Rethel"[1687]. "Mahaud dame de Vervins et Thomas de Coucy son fils sire de Vervins" donated "Montigny dalès Poys" to "Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated Oct 1255[1688]. m (before Dec 1224) THOMAS de Coucy Seigneur de Vervins, son of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle & his second wife Alix de Dreux [Capet] (-[1252/53]).

g) GAUCHER (-[17 Aug 1262/1 Nov 1263]). "Felicitas domina Belli Fortis, dicta comitissa Registensis" granted rights in "villa de Charchericourt" to "filio meo domino Galchero, Leodicensi archidiacono", by charter dated Jan 1230[1689]. Archdeacon at Liège 1230. Canon at Reims 1246. Comte de Rethel 1251. A charter dated 15 Jul 1251 records an agreement between "Gaucher de Rethel sire de Raucourt" and "Manassès de Rethel sire du Châtelier" concerning the inheritance "du comte Jean de Rethel"[1690].

h) SIMON (-after 1233). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archdeacon at Liège.

i) AGNES (-after 1 Mar 1254). "Agnès dame de Seignelay" relinquished her rights in the succession "du comte Jean" to "Gaucher comte de Rethel son frère" in return for an income, by charter dated Oct 1253, confirmed by charter dated 1 Mar 1254[1691]. Dame de Seignelay. m ETIENNE de Seignelay, son of ---.

j) MANASSES [IV] (-[26 Jun 1271/3 Mar 1274]). “Manasserus miles, frater comitis Registestensis” recognised his obligations to “domino suo Theobaldo Navarræ regi, Campaniæ et Bræ comiti palatino” for the lands inherited from his mother, by charter dated Jul 1234[1692]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" guaranteed rights to "Manassès son frère" in "territorio de Salcia, inter Morandi metam et Bellainval…", by charter dated Mar 1236[1693]. Seigneur de Saulce-au-Bois 1237. Seigneur du Chastelet 1244. A charter dated 15 Jul 1251 records an agreement between "Gaucher de Rethel sire de Raucourt" and "Manassès de Rethel sire du Châtelier" concerning the inheritance "du comte Jean de Rethel"[1694]. Seigneur du Bourq 1253. Seigneur de Mézières 1257. Comte de Rethel 1263. m (before Dec 1237) ISABELLE, daughter of --- (-after 1274). "Isabelle femme de Manassès de Rethel" approved an exchange of property by her husband by charter dated 22 Mar 1256[1695]. Manassès [IV] & his wife had four children:

i) HUGUES [IV] (-[8 Oct 1275/1277]). Comte de Rethel. "Marie dame d´Enghien fille de Manassès comte de Rethel et d´Isabeau, veuve de Gautier seigneur d´Enghien" reached agreement with "son frère Hugues comte de Rethel" concerning her dowry by charter dated 3 Mar 1274[1696]. m firstly AGNES de Chiny Dame d´Agimont et de Givet, daughter of LOUIS [II] Comte de Chiny & his wife --- (-after 1253). m secondly (before 1270) as her second husband, MARIE d´Enghien Dame de Thieusis, widow of JEAN Comte de Brienne, daughter of SOHIER [II] d´Enghien Heer van Zotteghem & his wife ---. m thirdly (before 8 Oct 1275) as her first husband, ISABELLE de Grandpré, daughter of HENRI [V] Comte de Grandpré & his wife Isabelle de Brienne (-before 4 Apr 1292). She married secondly (before 1277) Nicolas de Charbogne, who was Comte de Rethel in 1280. Hugues [IV] & his first wife had one child:

(a) daughter (-young).

Hugues [IV] & his third wife had one child:

(b) JEANNE (-after 12 Mar 1328). Ctss de Rethel. The Continuation of the Chronicle of Jean de Saint-Victor specifies that the wife of "le conte de Nevers" returned "à son hyretage de Retest" after the death of her husband and received half the county of Nevers as her dower[1697]. m (Dec 1290) LOUIS de Flandre Comte de Nevers, son of ROBERT III "de Béthune" Count of Flanders & his second wife Yolande de Bourgogne [Capet] Ctss de Nevers (-Paris 24 Jul 1322, bur Paris, Frères Mineurs). He succeeded in 1290 as Comte de Rethel, by right of his wife.

ii) GUYOT (-before 8 Oct 1275).

iii) FELICITE (-after Apr 1257). The marriage contract between "Jean de Tourotte le jeune chevalier" and "Manassès de Rethel…sa fille Félicité" is dated 15 Oct 1252[1698]. Dame de Beaufort. A charter dated Apr 1257 records an agreement between "Jean châtelain de Noyon et de Torotte" and "Félicité dame de Beaufort veuve du fils dudit Jean" concerning her renunciation of claims to his property and that of "de feu Agnès sa femme"[1699]. m (contract 15 Oct 1252) JEAN de Thourotte Seigneur de Beaufort, son of JEAN [III] de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon & his wife Agnes --- (-[Jun 1253/Apr 1257]). "Jean de Tourotte chevalier sire de Beaufort" accepted a transfer of revenue from "Manassès de Rethel sire du Bourcq" which was previously held by "Marie veuve de Jean comte de Rethel" as dower, as part of the arrangements for his marriage to "Félicité sa fille", by charter dated Jun 1253[1700].

iv) MARIE (-Mar 1316). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Walterus…de Enghien" married thirdly "filiam comitis Reistensis Manasserii Mariam"[1701]. Dame de Machaut, de Tricot et de Béthincourt. "Marie dame d´Enghien fille de Manassès comte de Rethel et d´Isabeau, veuve de Gautier seigneur d´Enghien" reached agreement with "son frère Hugues comte de Rethel" concerning her dowry by charter dated 3 Mar 1274[1702]. m (1266) as his third wife, GAUTHIER [I] Seigneur d'Enghien, son of SOHIER Seigneur d´Enghien & his wife --- de Zotteghem (-[9 May] 1271).

k) [daughter . The identity of the parents of Helvis is uncertain. It is not even clear whether it was her mother or her father who was the sibling of Manassès de Rethel, although there is no record of one of Manassès´s older brothers having any surviving children. m ---. One child:]

i) [HELVIS (-after Apr 1252). "Helvis dame de Herbigny" confirmed an agreement with "son oncle Manassès de Rethel" concerning property at Dommely by charter dated Apr 1252[1703]. Dame de Herbigny.]

l) [daughter . The identity of the parents of Agnes is uncertain. It is assumed that her mother was the sister of Gaucher Comte de Rethel, although this is not beyond all doubt. If it is correct, she may have been one of the other daughters of Comte Hugues [II] who are named above, except for Mathilde whose daughter Agnes is recorded as married at the estimated date of the charter. m ---. One child:]

i) [AGNES (-after [1260]). "Madame Agnès dame de Besson et avoueresse de Doucheri" notified "son oncle mons. Gauchier conte de Rethest" that "Roberts de Coucy" had returned "la disme de Doul" to his fief at the request of "mons. mon mari Jaqueme de Rumegni", by charter dated to [1260][1704]. Dame de Besson. m JACQUES de Rumigny, son of ---.]

m) [son (-[before 1251]). The identity of the father of Jean de Rethel Sire d´Espense is uncertain. The only sons of Hugues [II] Comte de Rethel who are named in the primary sources so far consulted during the preparation of the present document are those who are named above. His father was presumably a son who was younger than Gaucher, as there appears to be no reference to his claiming the succession to the county. This leaves Manassès or an otherwise unrecorded younger brother. The charter dated Jan 1275, quoted below, suggests that Jean´s father could not have been Manassès, otherwise he would have succeeded as comte de Rethel by that date. Another possibility is that Jean was the illegitimate son of one of the sons of Hugues [II]. m --- de Dampierre, daughter of ANSEAU [I] de Dampierre Sire d´Espense & his wife Félicité de Cirey et d´Espense. She is shown in Europaische Stammtafeln as the possible first wife of Manassès [IV] Comte de Rethel[1705]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. It is assumed that the connection is speculative, based on the assumption that Jean de Rethel Sire d´Espense was the son of Manassès. However, as pointed out above, the charter dated Jan 1275 which is quoted below appears to exclude this possibility. Her family connection with Dampierre (presumably Dampierre-en-Astenois, although this has not yet been confirmed) is confirmed by the charter dated Jan 1275 under which "Jean sire de Dampierre chevalier, cousin de Jean d´Espances" declared that "Mahaud de Bretigny" had no rights in the property which her husband had sold to "Hugues comte de Rethel"[1706]. --- & his wife had [one child]:

i) [JEAN (-after Jan 1275). "Jehans de Rethest sires d´Espense chevaliers" confirmed an agreement with "son oncle Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated 28 Mar 1252[1707]. Sire d´Espense. "Jean chevalier sire d´Espances" transferred his rights in "Attigny" to "son oncle Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated Jul 1253[1708]. "Jean chevalier sire d´Espances" granted revenue to "Perrot le fil l´Eswaret d´Avenson", confirmed by "son oncle Gaucher comte de Rethel", by charter dated 1 Oct 1255[1709]. "Jehans dis d´Espance chevaliers" sold property and rights "au comte de Rethel" by charter dated Jan 1275, adding another charter of the same date that he would compensate the comte de Rethel if "sa femme Mahaud de Bretigny" claimed part of the revenue[1710]. m firstly AGNES [Columbella], daughter of --- (-after 17 Jul Jul 1253). "Agnes dicta Columbella uxor domini Johannis de Espancia militis" approved the transfer by "Jean chevalier sire d´Espances" of his rights in "Attigny" to "son oncle Gaucher comte de Rethel" by charter dated 17 Jul 1253[1711]. m secondly (before Jan 1275) MATHILDE de Bretigny, daughter of ---. "Jehans dis d´Espance chevaliers" sold property and rights "au comte de Rethel" by charter dated Jan 1275, adding another charter of the same date that he would compensate the comte de Rethel if "sa femme Mahaud de Bretigny" claimed part of the revenue[1712].]

C. SEIGNEURS de ROZOY

Rozoy-sur-Serre is located in the present-day French département of Aisne, north-west of Rethel.

1. --- . m JULIANE de Baucigny, daughter of ---. "Rogerus dominus de Rozeto" confirmed the relinquishment of property in favour of Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Juliana mater mea et Nicholaus frater meus”, at the request of “domini Ingelranni de Cociaco comitis de Pertico”, by charter dated 1205[1713]. "Nicholaus frater domini Rogeri de Roseto...et Juliana mater mea" renounced rights in “nemorum de Estraon” in favour of Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1205[1714]. "Juliana domina de Bancegnies" sold rights “in nemoribus de Estrahon” to Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1205[1715]. Two children:

a) ROGER [I] de Rozoy (-before 1246). Seigneur de Rozoy. "Rogerus dominus de Rozeto" confirmed the relinquishment of property in favour of Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Juliana mater mea et Nicholaus frater meus”, at the request of “domini Ingelranni de Cociaco comitis de Pertico”, by charter dated 1205[1716]. Philippe II King of France confirmed an agreement between the monks of Saint-Denis and “Roger de Rozoi” concerning “la maison de Chaourse” by charter dated [Oct] 1207[1717]. “Arnoul d´Oudenarde” guaranteed the loyalty of “Daniel de Masquelines”, with the consent of “Roger de Rozoi son seigneur”, by charter dated [Jul 1215][1718]. m ALIX d´Avesnes, daughter of JACQUES Seigneur d'Avesnes & his wife Adeline de Guise. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Machtildem, Aelidem, Adeluyam et Agnetem" as the four daughters of "Nicolai Plukelli filius primogenitus Jacobus" and his wife, adding that "Aelidis secunda filia" married "domino Rogero de Rosoy" by whom she had one son and four daughters and naming their descendants[1719]. Roger & his wife had children:

i) ROGER [II] de Rozoy (-killed in battle Fariskur 6 Apr 1250). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Rogerus" as the son of "Aelidis secunda filia...[Jacobus]" and "domino Rogero de Rosoy", adding that he was childless by his three marriages and was killed “in prælio ubi captus fuit Rex Ludovicus”[1720]. m firstly --- de Coucy, daughter of ROBERT Seigneur de Coucy & his wife ---. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Rogerus", son of "Aelidis secunda filia...[Jacobus]" and "domino Rogero de Rosoy", married firstly “filiam domini Roberti de Couchi”[1721]. m secondly --- von Heinsberg, daughter of --- Herr von Heinsberg & his wife ---. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Rogerus", son of "Aelidis secunda filia...[Jacobus]" and "domino Rogero de Rosoy", married secondly “filiam domini de Hensberghe in Alemannia”[1722]. m thirdly --- de Montmorency, daughter of --- Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife ---. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Rogerus", son of "Aelidis secunda filia...[Jacobus]" and "domino Rogero de Rosoy", married thirdly “filiam domini de Montmorenchi in Francia”[1723].

ii) ALIX de Rozoy (-after 1259). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Rogeri soror primogenita...Aelidis" married "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde" and had one son and one daughter[1724]. "Arnouls dis sires d´Oudenarde et Aelis" his wife granted revenue to "Jean de Rethel" on his marriage to "leur fille Marie", by charter dated Nov 1235[1725]. “Aelidis domina quondam de Audenarde et nunc domina de Lessines” donated property to "ecclesiæ de Cantiprato", for the soul of "bonæ memoriæ Arnoldi quondam mariti", by charter dated 1259[1726]. m firstly ARNOUD [IV] Heer van Oudenaarde, son of GISELBERT Heer van Oudenaarde & his wife Richilde de Tournai (-1242 or after). m secondly (before 1259) --- de Lessines, son of ---.

iii) JULIANE de Rozoy (-after 1251). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "secunda filia domini Rogeri de Rosoic ac dominæ Aelidis...Juliana" married "domino Goberto de Asperomonte" and had four sons and two daughters[1727]. m (before 1221) GOBERT [VI] d´Aspremont, son of GEOFFROY [I] Seigneur d´Aspremont & his wife Elisabeth de Dampierre (-Villers 20 Aug 1263).

iv) CLEMENCE de Rozoy . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "tertia filia domini Rogeri de Rosoic...Clementia" married "comiti de Salmis in Ardenna" and had one son (“Guilelmus” who married “filiam comitis Juliacensis Wilelmi”) and one daughter (who married “domino de Ayste” who predeceased his father, but had “filium...Robertum” although the land was inherited by “eius patruum dominum Joffredum”[1728]. m --- Graf von Salm-Niedersalm, son of ---.

v) --- de Rozoy . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "quarta filia...domini Rogeri de Rosoic" was "abbatissa...apud monasterium in Theoracia"[1729].

b) NICOLAS de Rozoy . "Rogerus dominus de Rozeto" confirmed the relinquishment of property in favour of Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by “Juliana mater mea et Nicholaus frater meus”, at the request of “domini Ingelranni de Cociaco comitis de Pertico”, by charter dated 1205[1730]. "Nicholaus frater domini Rogeri de Roseto...et Juliana mater mea" renounced rights in “nemorum de Estraon” in favour of Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1205[1731].

Chapter 19. COMTES de REYNEL

Reynel is situated in the canton of Andelot-Blancheville, arrondissement of Chaumont, in the present-day French département of Haute-Marne, north-east of the town of Chaumont. Comtes de Reynel are recorded in primary sources between the early 11th and mid-12th centuries.

A. COMTES de REYNEL

1. OLRY [Odulricus] [I] (-[1 Apr, 3 Sep, 7 Sep or 16 Sep] ----). A charter dated to [1012/16] records the excommunication of "Odulricus comes" by Brun de Roucy Bishop of Langres[1732]. The Obituaire de Saint-Mansuy records the death "1 Apr" of "Oldericus comes", "3 Sep" of "Ulricus comites", "7 Sep" of "Urricus comes", and "16 Sep" of "Oldericus comes"[1733], one of which probably relates to Olry [I].

2. OLRY [II] (-[1 Apr, 3 Sep, 7 Sep or 16 Sep] ----). "Rainardi comitis […juniore], Conradi comitis…comite Ricuino juniore" witnessed the charter of Brunon Bishop of Toul dated 1043 which confirms the foundation of the priory of Deuilly by "Galterius de Daguliaco cum…conjugis suæ Adilæ", another version of the same document being signed by "Valtheri comitis, Rainardi comitis, Odelrici comitis, alterius Odelrici comitis…"[1734]. The Obituaire de Saint-Mansuy records the death "1 Apr" of "Oldericus comes", "3 Sep" of "Ulricus comites", "7 Sep" of "Urricus comes", and "16 Sep" of "Oldericus comes"[1735], one of which probably relates to Olry [II].

3. ARNOUL (-[31 Jul] 1074 or after). 1074. Comte de Reynel. The Obituaire de Saint-Mansuy records the death "31 Jul" of "Arnulphus comes"[1736]. m --- de Fouvent, daughter of GERARD Seigneur de Fouvent & his wife Gertrud de Lavonvourt Dame d'Arsincourt. Her origin, as maternal grandmother of "domno abbate Stephano", is stated in the Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne de Dijon which names the abbot's parents as "patre Joffredo…consul [qui] a patre et avo consulibus originem duxit" and "matre…Arnulfi…consulis de Risnel filia, matrem habens…consulis Gerardi de Fonvenz filiam"[1737]. Bouchard suggests that she may have been Gérard's known daughter Bertrada[1738]. Arnoul & his wife had four children:

a) OLRY [III] de Reynel (-[1 Apr, 3 Sep, 7 Sep or 16 Sep] ----). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Reynel. m ---. The name of Olri's wife is not known. The Obituaire de Saint-Mansuy records the death "1 Apr" of "Oldericus comes", "3 Sep" of "Ulricus comites", "7 Sep" of "Urricus comes", and "16 Sep" of "Oldericus comes"[1739], one of which probably relates to Olry [III]. Olri & his wife had two children:

i) THIBAUT [I] de Reynel (-before 21 Apr 1101). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Reynel. m [firstly] ERMENTRUDE de Ramerupt, daughter of HILDUIN [IV] de Montdidier et de Ramerupt Comte de Roucy & his wife Adelaide de Roucy (-1102 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ermentrudis" as fourth daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy and names her husband "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello"[1740]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "tertiam…Hilduini comitis filiam Ermentrudem" as wife of "Theobaldus comes de Rinnel"[1741]. [m secondly PETRONILLE, daughter of ---. "Teobaudus comes de Risnello" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxore sua Petronilla et filiis suis Hugone et Arnulfo" by charter dated to [1076/1100][1742]. An alternative interpretation of this charter is that "Petronilla" was a copyist's error for "Ermentrude".] Thibaut [I] & his [first] wife had four children:

(a) HUGUES de Reynel (-before 1127). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem et Hildegardem, matrem Ebali de Buxi et de Montforti" as children of "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello" & his wife Ermentrude[1743]. Comte de Reynel.

- see below.

(b) ARNOUL de Reynel . "Teobaudus comes de Risnello" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxore sua Petronilla et filiis suis Hugone et Arnulfo" by charter dated to [1076/1100][1744].

(d) HILDEGARDE de Reynel . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem et Hildegardem, matrem Ebali de Buxi et de Montforti" as children of "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello" & his wife Ermentrude[1745]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Eldiardis, mater Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis, qui de filia imperatoris Hispanie habuit liberos utriusque sexus" as daughter of "Theobaldus comes de Rinnel"[1746]. m GUY de Conflans, son of --- (-1103 or after).

ii) [MATHILDE] . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m OLRI Comte de Brixey, son of HAIMON Comte de Brixey & his wife --- (-1102 or after).

b) GUY de Reynel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Prior at Cluny.

c) ARNOUL de Reynel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Monk at Verdun. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1747].

d) BLANCHE de Reynel . Her origin, as mother of "domno abbate Stephano", is deduced from the Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne de Dijon which names the abbot's parents as "patre Joffredo…consul [qui] a patre et avo consulibus originem duxit" and "matre…Arnulfi…consulis de Risnel filia, matrem habens…consulis Gerardi de Fonvenz filiam"[1748]. Pibon Bishop of Toul recalls donations made to Saint-Mansuy, among others those by "Arnoul chanoine de Verdun et Blanche dame de Joinville", with the consent of their heirs "Etienne clerc, le comte Renard et Roger son jeune frère", by charter dated 29 May 1103[1749], which suggests that Blanche survived her son Geoffroy [II] Seigneur de Joinville (Renard and Roger, maybe also Etienne, being his sons). m GEOFFROI [I] Sire de Joinville, son of ETIENNE de Vaux Sire de Joinville & his wife --- de Brienne (-[1080]).

HUGUES de Reynel, son of THIBAUT Comte de Reynel & his wife Ermentrude de Roucy (-before 1127). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem et Hildegardem, matrem Ebali de Buxi et de Montforti" as children of "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello" & his wife Ermentrude[1750]. "Teobaudus comes de Risnello" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxore sua Petronilla et filiis suis Hugone et Arnulfo" by charter dated to [1076/1100][1751]. Comte de Reynel.

m HADWIDE de Montreuil-Thiécourt, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

Hugues & his wife had four children:

1. ARNOUL de Reynel (-1171 or after). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated [1125 or before] in which "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named, subscribed by "…Arnulfi Risnellensis, Airardi fratris eius"[1752], read together with the Gesta Episcoporum Virdunensium which names "Aderardus filius Hugonis comitis de Risnello"[1753]. Comte de Reynel. Seigneur de Reynel. m firstly HODIARDE de Pierrefitte, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly ANDELINE de Bordon, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

- SEIGNEURS de REYNEL, SEIGNEURS de PIERREFITTE[1754].

2. BERNIER de Reynel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

3. THIBAUT de Reynel . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

4. AIRARD de Reynel (-before 1162). The Gesta Episcoporum Virdunensium names "Aderardus filius Hugonis comitis de Risnello"[1755]. "Airardus Breonensis comes…et comitem Barrensem Milonem fratrem suum" are named in a charter dated [1125 or before], subscribed by "…Arnulfi Risnellensis, Airardi fratris eius"[1756]. m ([1126]) ALIX de Maizey, daughter of ---.

- SEIGNEURS de REYNEL, SEIGNEURS de SORCY[1757].

1. ARNOUL de Reynel (-before 1228). Seigneur de Pierrefitte et de Cirey. m IDA de Brienne, daughter of ERARD III Seigneur de Brienne & his wife Agnes de Montbéliard [Montfaucon]. She is named as sister of Jean de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator) who also names her husband[1758]. Arnoul & his wife had children:

a) MARGUERITE [Ida][1759] de Reynel (-5 Jun [1254]). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Marguerite, la niece dou rei Johan" as wife of "Bellin…seignor de Seete"[1760]. She is named niece of Jean de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator), who also names her parents when he records her marriage[1761]. Cousin of Yolande Queen of Jerusalem, it was alleged that Queen Yolande's husband Emperor Friedrich II King of Germany seduced Marguerite/Ida on their wedding night 9 Nov 1225[1762]. She is named "la gentile dame de Sayete, dame Margarite" in the contract dated 1252 relating to the marriage of her son (see below)[1763]. The Chronicle of Amadi records the death 5 Jun, in 1254 from the context, of "Margarita dama de Saeto"[1764]. m (1228) BALIAN Garnier Lord of Sidon, Lord of Sayette, son of RENAUD Garnier Lord of Sidon & his second wife Helvis Ibelin of Nablus (-1240).

B. SEIGNEURS de CONFLANS

The identity of "Conflans" is uncertain. The geographical area of the seigneuries of which members of this family were seigneurs suggests that it was not the same place as Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (see the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY). Until more information comes to light, the family is placed in the chapter dealing with the comtes de Reynel, as suggested by the marriage of Guy de Conflans with the daughter of Thibaut [I] Comte de Reynel. Pope Pascal II confirmed the possession of numerous castles to the bishop of Langres, including “...castrum Confluens...”, by bull dated [1105][1765], although it is uncertain whether this relates to the same Conflans.

1. GUY de Conflans, son of --- (-1103 or after). m HILDEGARDE de Reynel, daughter of THIBAUT [I] Comte de Reynel & his wife Ermentrude de Roucy. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Hugonem et Hildegardem, matrem Ebali de Buxi et de Montforti" as children of "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello" & his wife Ermentrude[1766]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Eldiardis, mater Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis, qui de filia imperatoris Hispanie habuit liberos utriusque sexus" as daughter of "Theobaldus comes de Rinnel"[1767]. Guy & his wife had [seven or more] children:

a) EBLES . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebali de Buxi et de Montforti" as son of "Theobaldo comiti de Rimnello" & his wife Hildegarde[1768]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis" as sons of "Eldiardis [filia Theobaldi comitis de Rinnel]"[1769]. m ---. The name of Ebles's wife is not known. Ebles & his wife had one child:

i) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to the daughter of "Ebalus de Buxi" as wife of "Guidoni de Iunvilla, fratri comitis Tullensis" (who has not been traced), specifying that they had children of both sexes[1770]. m GUY de Joinville, son of ---.

b) BERTRAND . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis" as sons of "Eldiardis [filia Theobaldi comitis de Rinnel]"[1771]. m ---, daughter of --- of Spain. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to the wife of "Bertranni comitis" as "filia imperatoris Hispanie", specifying that they had children of both sexes[1772]. Bertrand & his wife had --- children:

i) children. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to the wife of "Bertranni comitis" as "filia imperatoris Hispanie", specifying that they had children of both sexes[1773].

c) ROBERT de Conflans . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Robertus de Conflens, Wilelmus quoque agnomine Rofroidus" as brothers of "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis"[1774]. m ---. The name of Robert's wife is not known. Robert & his wife had two children:

i) EBLES de Conflans . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum videlicet eiusdem loci dominum et Bartholomeum clericum" as sons of "Robertus de Conflens"[1775].

ii) BARTHELEMY de Conflans . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum videlicet eiusdem loci dominum et Bartholomeum clericum" as sons of "Robertus de Conflens"[1776].

d) GUILLAUME [Rofroidus] . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Robertus de Conflens, Wilelmus quoque agnomine Rofroidus" as brothers of "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis"[1777].

e) BEATRIX . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Beatricem et alias" as sisters of "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis", specifying that Beatrix married firstly "Hugone de Monte-cornet" and secondly "Clarembaldum de Foro"[1778]. m firstly HUGUES de Montcornet, son of ---. m secondly CLAREMBAUD de Faure, son of ---. Beatrix & her first husband had two children:

i) BARTHELEMY de Montcornet . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Bartholomeum Belvacensem episcopum et Nicholaum militem de Templo" as sons of "Hugone de Monte-cornet" & his wife Beatrix[1779]. Bishop of Beauvais.

ii) NICHOLAS de Montcornet . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Bartholomeum Belvacensem episcopum et Nicholaum militem de Templo" as sons of "Hugone de Monte-cornet" & his wife Beatrix[1780]. Knight Templar.

Beatrix & her second husband had four children:

iii) ADELAIDE de Faure . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adeluidem Laudunensem vicedominam et Ebalum et Galerum et Elizabeth" as children of "Clarembaldum de Foro" & his wife Beatrix[1781]. m ---. The name of Adelaide's husband is not known. Adelaide & her husband had one child:

(a) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to the daughter of "Adeluidem Laudunensem vicedominam" as wife of "Radulfus de Ecri"[1782]. m RAOUL de Ecry, son of ---.

iv) EBLES de Faure . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adeluidem Laudunensem vicedominam et Ebalum et Galerum et Elizabeth" as children of "Clarembaldum de Foro" & his wife Beatrix[1783].

v) GALERAN de Faure . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adeluidem Laudunensem vicedominam et Ebalum et Galerum et Elizabeth" as children of "Clarembaldum de Foro" & his wife Beatrix[1784].

vi) ELISABETH de Faure . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adeluidem Laudunensem vicedominam et Ebalum et Galerum et Elizabeth" as children of "Clarembaldum de Foro" & his wife Beatrix[1785].

f) daughters . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Beatricem et alias" as sisters of "Ebali de Buxi et Bertranni comitis"[1786].

Chapter 20. COMTES et VICOMTES de SENS

Sens is located west of Troyes in the present-day French département of Yonne. It lay within the pagus Senonicus, the largest of the five pagi within the archiepiscopal province of Sens[1787]. Comtes de Sens are recorded in primary sources from the early 9th century until 1015 when the county became part of the domaine royale of the Capetian kings.

A. COMTES de SENS 817-882

1. ARNOUL, illegitimate son of Emperor LOUIS I & his mistress --- ([794]-after [Mar/Apr] 841). The Chronicon Moissacense names "quartum…filium [Ludovici]…ex concubina…Arnulfum" recording that his father gave him the county of Sens[1788]. Comte de Sens 817. He was a supporter of his half-brother Emperor Lothaire in [Mar/Apr] 841[1789].

1. RUDOLF [I], son of WELF [I] Graf in Swabia & his wife Heilwig --- (-15 Oct 866). Thegan names (in order) "Chuonradum et Ruodolfum" brothers of Empress Judith[1790]. He was given the abbeys of Saint-Riquier and Jumièges, through the influence of his sister Empress Judith. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Rodolphe…du sang imperial…oncle du glorieux roi Charles" succeeded abbé Louis as lay abbot of Saint-Riquier[1791]. He and his brother Conrad were forcibly tonsured in [Apr 830] by their sister's stepson, Lothar, then in revolt against his father, and sent to Aquitaine "to be held by Pepin"[1792]. The Annales Alamannicorum record "Hruodolfus frater Iudith Augustæ" among those who swore allegiance in 864[1793]. Comte de Sens. The Annales Bertiniani record the death in 866 of "Rodulfus Karoli regis avunculus"[1794]. The Adonis Continuatio records the death in 866 of "avunculus quoque eius [Carolo, Ludovici filii"] Radulfus, consiliarius primusque palatii"[1795]. Two contemporary Epitafia commemorate "nobilis…Rhuodulfus", the second recording his death "Idus octavo"[1796]. m HRUODUN, daughter of --- (-after 867). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Comte Rudolf [I] & his wife had four children:

a) CONRAD (-882, bur Sens, Sainte-Colombe). Comte de Paris, Comte de Sens. The Chronicon Senonensi records that "Conradus comes, germanus eius [Guelphem]" succeeded his brother in 881 but died the same year and was buried in the same place [1797].

b) WELF (-881, bur Sens, Sainte-Colombe). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Guelfon…du sang royal" succeeded Helgaud as lay abbot of Saint-Riquier[1798]. Abbot of Sainte-Colombe-de-Sens. The Chronicon Senonensi records the death of "abbas hujus Monasterii Guelpho ex prosapia regali" in 881 and his burial "in Basilica S. Columbæ"[1799].

c) HUGO . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Rector of Saint-Saulve Valenciennes in 867.

d) RUDOLF [II] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf in Augstgau.

B. VICOMTES et COMTES de SENS [882]-1015

1. WARNER [Garnier], son of --- (-killed in battle 6 Dec 924). Vicomte de Sens. Comte de Troyes 895/96. The Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that "Warnerius vicecomes Senonum" was killed fighting "Paganos in monte Chalo…8 Id Dec [924]"[1800]. m TEUTBERGA d'Arles, daughter of THIBAUT Comte d'Arles & his wife Berta of Lotharingia [Carolingian] ([880/90][1801]-before Sep 948). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She is named "matris mee Theotberg" in the Sep 948 donation to Cluny of her son "Manases archiepiscopus Arelatensis" made for her soul[1802], presumably indicating that she was then deceased. Warner & his wife had [six] children:

a) HUGUES de Troyes ([900/05]-before 948). "Manases archiepiscopus Arelatensis" names his brothers "pro anima fratrum meorum Hugonis, Richard et Bosonis" in his Sep 948 donation to Cluny for their souls[1803], presumably indicating that all three were then deceased. His birth date range is estimated from the estimated birth date range of his mother, and the fact that he was the father of two sons in 927. Comte Palatin de Bourgogne 927. "Hugo comes et coniux mea Wila necnon et filius eius Boso" donated property to Montiéramey by charter dated Apr [927], signed by "Hugonis comitis, Wilæ uxoris eius, Bosonis filii eius, Warnerii ipsorum filii"[1804]. m firstly ---. The name of Hugues´s first wife is not known but her existence is confirmed by the charter of her husband dated Apr [927] (quoted above) which distinguishes the parentage of his two sons, his son Boso being born from this first marriage. m secondly (before 927) WILLA, daughter of [LUDWIG of Burgundy [Kingdom] & his wife ---] ([905/07]-[967/86] or after) The Vita of archbishop Thibaut names "coniugem…Burgundionis regis nepotem…Wiltermam" as wife of Hugues and mother of the archbishop[1805]. Her name indicates that, assuming that this source correctly records her relationship to the kings of Burgundy, she was almost certainly a descendant of King Rudolf I & his wife of the same name. If this is correct, "neptis" could be interpreted either as granddaughter (in relation to King Rudolf I) or as niece (in relation to King Rudolf II). Chronologically this is also consistent with her estimated birth date range, based on the birth of her two children before 927 and her husband's own estimated birth date range. In either case, she must have been the daughter of Ludwig of Burgundy or of one of his sisters. Both of Ludwig's known or supposed sisters are excluded as they are each already recorded as having a daughter named Willa, neither of whom could have been the husband of Hugues de Troyes. It is of course possible that Willa, wife of Hugues, was the daughter of another sister who is unrecorded elsewhere. "Hugo comes et coniux mea Wila necnon et filius eius Boso" donated property to Montiéramey by charter dated Apr [927], signed by "Hugonis comitis, Wilæ uxoris eius, Bosonis filii eius, Warnerii ipsorum filii"[1806]. "Willa comitissa" donated "alodum situm in pago Belnense" to Montiéramey, for the soul of "senioris mei Hugonis, memor filiorum nostrorum Theutboldi archiepiscopi et Hucberti seu Warnerii defuncti", by charter dated to [970/86], subscribed by "Theutboldi archiepiscopi, Huberti comitis…Adeleidæ comitissæ…Eriberti comitis…"[1807]. Hugues & his first wife had one child:

i) BOSO de Troyes (-after Apr [927]). "Hugo comes et coniux mea Wila necnon et filius eius Boso" donated property to Montiéramey by charter dated Apr [927], signed by "Hugonis comitis, Wilæ uxoris eius, Bosonis filii eius, Warnerii ipsorum filii"[1808].

Hugues & his second wife had three children:

ii) GARNIER de Troyes . "Hugo comes et coniux mea Wila necnon et filius eius Boso" donated property to Montiéramey by charter dated Apr [927], signed by "Hugonis comitis, Wilæ uxoris eius, Bosonis filii eius, Warnerii ipsorum filii"[1809]. "Willa comitissa" donated "alodum situm in pago Belnense" to Montiéramey, for the soul of "senioris mei Hugonis, memor filiorum nostrorum Theutboldi archiepiscopi et Hucberti seu Warnerii defuncti", by charter dated to [970/86], subscribed by "Theutboldi archiepiscopi, Huberti comitis…Adeleidæ comitissæ…Eriberti comitis…"[1810].

iii) THIBAUT de Troyes ([after 927]-1001). The Vita of archbishop Thibaut names his parents: "pater…Hugo: Francorum genere clarus: inter primos palatii, non infimus" and his "coniugem…Burgundionis regis nepotem…Wiltermam"[1811]. Archbishop of Vienne 967/986. "Willa comitissa" donated "alodum situm in pago Belnense" to Montiéramey, for the soul of "senioris mei Hugonis, memor filiorum nostrorum Theutboldi archiepiscopi et Hucberti seu Warnerii defuncti", by charter dated to [970/86], subscribed by "Theutboldi archiepiscopi, Huberti comitis…Adeleidæ comitissæ…Eriberti comitis…"[1812].

iv) HUMBERT de Troyes ([after 927]-). "Willa comitissa" donated "alodum situm in pago Belnense" to Montiéramey, for the soul of "senioris mei Hugonis, memor filiorum nostrorum Theutboldi archiepiscopi et Hucberti seu Warnerii defuncti", by charter dated to [970/86], subscribed by "Theutboldi archiepiscopi, Huberti comitis…Adeleidæ comitissæ…Eriberti comitis…"[1813]. same person as…? HUMBERT (-after [995]). Comte [de Belley]. Manteyer suggests that Humbert, son of Hugues de Troyes, was the same person as Comte Humbert [de Belley], whom he identifies as the possible father of Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne and ancestor of the counts of Savoy[1814]. As discussed in the document BURGUNDY KINGDOM NOBILITY, Humbert Comte [de Belley] could also have been the same person as the son of Charles Constantin Comte de Vienne and, in any case, it is unlikely that he was the father of Comte Humbert [I] de Maurienne.

b) RICHARD de Troyes (-before 948). "Manases archiepiscopus Arelatensis" names his brothers "pro anima fratrum meorum Hugonis, Richard et Bosonis" in his Sep 948 donation to Cluny for their souls[1815], presumably indicating that all three were then deceased. Comte de Troyes. Vicomte de Sens.

c) MANASSES de Troyes (-[962/63]). "Manases archiepiscopus Arelatensis" made a donation of "Juliacum cum tribus ecclesiis in pago Cabilonensi" dated Sep 948 to Cluny "pro anima matris mee Theotberg" and "pro anima fratrum meorum Hugonis, Richard et Bosonis"[1816]. "Warnerio" is named as father, and "Teutberga" as mother, of "Manasses archiepiscopus Arelatensis, postea Mediolanus" in a charter dated [1032/39][1817]. Archbishop of Arles after 913, although this date appears early bearing in mind the likely birth date range of his mother. Bishop of Triento 933-957. Bishop of Vienne 935-948. Archbishop of Milan 950/960.

d) BOSO de Troyes (-before Sep 948). "Manases archiepiscopus Arelatensis" names his brothers "pro anima fratrum meorum Hugonis, Richard et Bosonis" in his Sep 948 donation to Cluny for their souls[1818], presumably indicating that all three were then deceased.

e) [FROMOND (-13 Aug 948). The Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that "Frotmundus vicecomes Senonum" captured "castellum S Columbæ" in 942[1819]. There is no proof that Fromond Vicomte de Sens was the son of Warnarius. His absence from the lists of sons of Warnarius in the charters cited above suggests that he may not have been related. However, no other Vicomte de Sens is named in the Chronico between the death of Warnarius recorded in 924 and this entry for Fromond. Vicomte de Sens.

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f) [TEUTBERGA (-after 960). The origin of the wife of Charles Constantin is not known. However, her name suggests a connection with the family of the Comtes de Troyes and it has been suggested[1820] that she was the daughter of Garnier Vicomte de Sens. m CHARLES CONSTANTIN Comte de Vienne, son of Emperor LOUIS III King of Italy [Provence] & his wife Adelais --- ([905/10][1821]-after 962).]

FROMOND [I], son of [WARNER [Garnier] Vicomte de Sens & his wife Teutberga d'Arles] (-13 Aug 948). The Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that "Frotmundus vicecomes Senonum" captured "castellum S Columbæ" in 942[1822]. There is no proof that Fromond was the son of Warnarius and his absence from the lists of brothers in the charters cited above suggests that he may not have been related. However, no other Vicomte de Sens is named in the Chronico between the death of Warnarius recorded in 924 and this entry for Fromond. Vicomte de Sens. The sacrementaire of Sens cathedral records the death "Id Aug 948" of "Frothmundus comes Senonensis"[1823]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Magloire records the death "II Id Aug" of "Fromundus comes"[1824].

m ---. The name of Fromond's wife is not known.

Fromond [I] & his wife had two children:

1. RENARD [I] de Sens (-6 Jan 996 or [999], bur Sens Sainte-Colombe). The Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis names "Frotmundo Vicecomite, Rainaldus filius qui Vetulus appellatur" when recording that he succeeded his father as Comte de Sens[1825]. The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ records the death of "Rainaldus comes vetulus" and his burial "in basilica sanctæ Columbæ virginis"[1826]. The Annales sanctæ Columbæ Senonenses record the death "996 VIII Id Ian" of "…nardus comes civitatis Sennensis"[1827]. Comte de Sens. m ---. The name of Renard's wife is not known. Renard [I] & his wife had two children:

a) FROMOND [II] de Sens (-1012, bur Saint-Eracle). The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ names "Frotmundus filius eius [=Rainaldus comes]" when recording that he succeeded on the death of his father[1828]. Comte de Sens. Rodulfus Glaber records that Fromond was "a man of straightforward simplicity"[1829]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death of “Frotmundus comes” in 1012, adding in a later passage that he was buried “in capitulo sancti Eraclii”[1830]. m --- de Roucy, daughter of RAGENOLD Comte [de Roucy] & his wife Alberade de Hainaut. The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ mentions "filiam Rainoldi comitis Remorum", without naming her, as wife of "Frotmundus"[1831]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Frotmundus” married “filiam Rainaldi Remoru Comitis”[1832]. Fromond [II] & his wife had four children:

i) RENARD [II] de Sens (-1055, bur Sainte-Colombe). The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Rainardus filius eius” succeeded on the death of “Frotmundo Senonum Comite”[1833]. The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ names "Rainardus…infidelium nequissimus" as son of "Frotmundo comite Senonum" when recording that he succeeded on the death of his father, his persecution of the church and his escape from the town of Sens in 1015 "fugiens nudus"[1834]. Comte de Sens. Rodulfus Glaber names "Rainardus" as son and successor of Fromond, recording that he "despoiled the glory of the church as energetically as he could" and "ordered his whole entourage to place before his name…the title King of the Jews"[1835]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that the citizens of Sens returned the town to Robert II King of France “1016 X Kal Mai” and that “Comes fugiens nudus evasit” and sought refuge with “Odonem Comitem” (presumably Eudes II Comte de Blois) with whom he built “castrum Monsteriolum…super Sequanæ fluvium” (Montereau)[1836]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death in 1055 of “Comes Rainardus, filius Frotmundi” and his burial “in capitulo sanctæ Columbæ”, adding that after his death Henri I King of France held the town[1837]. m ([1023]) JUVILLA, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Renard [II] & his wife had one child:

(a) FROMOND [III] de Sens . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Sens. m GISBERTE, daughter of ---. "Frotmundus urbis Senonicæ comes et uxor eius Gisberta" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Rémy by charter dated 1058, subscribed by "…Rainardi filii eius"[1838]. Fromond [III] & his wife had one child:

(1) RENARD [III] de Sens . "Frotmundus urbis Senonicæ comes et uxor eius Gisberta" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Rémy by charter dated 1058, subscribed by "…Rainardi filii eius"[1839].

ii) FROMOND de Sens (-Orléans after May 1016). The Historia Regum Francorum records that "Frotmundus frater eius [=Rainardus]" and his army entered Sens after his brother fled naked but was captured by King Robert and put in chains[1840]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “frater eius Frotmundus” defended “urbis turrim” for many days after Robert II King of France took the town but was eventually imprisoned at Orléans where he died[1841].

iii) BRUNO de Sens (-1032 or after). The Historia Regum Francorum records that "Frotmundus filius Rainaldi comitis" wished to have his son "Brunonem clericum" consecrated bishop of Sens[1842]. Archdeacon. "Bruno Archid. nepos Domni Brunonis Episcopi" witnessed a charter included in the Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon[1843], the bishop being Bruno's maternal uncle. He was treasurer at Langres in the 1030s[1844].

iv) RENAUD (-[1016/24]). The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Leothericus Archiepiscopus” granted “Abbatiam quoque sanctæ Mariæ quæ est extra muros urbis” to “Frotmundo Comiti” for “filii sui Rainaldi Clerici” to be installed as abbot[1845]. Abbé de Sainte-Marie du Charmier. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death of “Rainaldus archidiaconus” who held “Abbatiam sanctæ Mariæ…in beneficio”, dated to [1016/24] from the context[1846].

b) ALIX de Sens . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "comes de Brena super Albam Engelbertus" as "comitissam Ioviniaci viduam de primo marito"[1847]. She died before her husband, as the same passage refers to her son-in-law inheriting Joigny after her death and subsequently building the first castle of Joinville with the help of his father-in-law. m firstly GEOFFROY de Joigny, son of ---. m secondly as his second wife, ENGELBERT [III] de Brienne, son of [ENGELBERT [II] Comte [de Brienne] & his wife ---] (-1008 or after).

2. daughter . Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis which names "domnus Sewinus magnæ nobilitatis vir ex sorore nepos ipsius Rainaldi"[1848]. m ---. Three children:

a) SEWIN (-17 Oct 999, bur Sens Saint-Pierre-le-Vif, transferred 1278 to Sens Cathedral). The Chronico Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis names "domnus Sewinus magnæ nobilitatis vir ex sorore nepos ipsius Rainaldi"[1849]. Archbishop of Sens 978. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death “999 XVI Kal Nov” of “Seuvinus Archiepiscopus” and his burial in “Monasterii Sancti Petri”[1850].

b) ISEMBARD (-13 Apr 978). The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death “Id Apr” of “Isembardus miles, frater ipsius Archiepiscopi”, in the same year as his brother was installed as archbishop[1851].

c) daughter . Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis which names “Abbatum Rainardum suum nepotem ex sorore…monachum beatæ Columbæ” in reference to Archbishop Sewin[1852]. m ---. Two children:

i) RENARD (-1015). The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis names “Abbatum Rainardum suum nepotem ex sorore…monachum beatæ Columbæ” when recording that Archbishop Sewin appointed him as abbot and to oversee the restoration of “Cœnobium beati Petri”[1853]. Another passage in the Chronicon names “Abbas Rainardus…nepos eiusdem archiepiscopi” when recording that he restored “claustrum sancti Petri quod Archembaldus destruxerat”, starting the work in the same year as the death of Lothaire King of France (986)[1854]. It is not entirely clear from the sentence whether “eiusdem archiepiscopi” refers to Archbishop Sewin (who is named in the previous sentence) or to his predecessor Archbishop Archambaud (who is named in the same sentence, but not as “archiepiscopus”). It appears more likely that Renaud was nepos only of Archbishop Sewin, as the possible relationship between the abbot and Archambaud is not referred to elsewhere in the text. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death in 1015 of “Rainardus Abbas Monasterii S. Petri Vivi”[1855].

ii) [daughter] . m ---. One child:

(a) THIERRY (-Tours 27 Jan [1016/24, bur Tours Saint-Michel). Bishop of Orléans. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Theodericus Episcopus Aurelianensis” resigned his bishopric, dated to [1016/24] from the context, retired to “Senonas in ecclesia B. Petri” where he had been “nutritus” during the abbacy of “Rainardi Abbatis sui avunculi”, and died “ad castrum Tornodorense…VI Kal Feb” and was buried “in basilica sancti Michaelis Archangeli”[1856].

C. VICOMTES de SENS

1. MAINARD (-after 18 Oct 1032, bur Sens Saint-Pierre-le-Vif). The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Mainardum Clericum…ipsius ecclesiæ Thesaurarium” donated property to the monastery of Saint-Pierre, a later passage naming “Daimberto Vicecomite et patre eius Mainardo supra memorato”[1857]. m ---. Mainard & his wife had one child:

a) DAIMBERT (-[18 Oct 1032/1062], bur Sens Saint-Pierre-le-Vif). Vicomte de Sens. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Odone comitis, Daimberto Vicecomite et patre eius Mainardo supra memorato” resisted Gelduin Archbishop of Sens when he attempted to enter Sens after his ordination “XV Kal Nov” in 1032[1858].

b) MAINARD (-1062, bur Sens Saint-Pierre-le-Vif). Bishop of Troyes 1034. Archbishop of Sens 1052. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Mainardus Trecacensis Episcopus” was installed as archbishop after Gelduin was deposed from the archbishopric after 18 years[1859]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death in 1062 of “Mainardus Archiepiscopus” after 12 years, three months and eight days in office, and his burial “iuxta patrem suum Mainardum et Dainbertum Vicecomitem fratrem suum…in capitulo sancti Petri”[1860].

1. GUERIN [I] de Sens . Vicomte de Sens. 1074.

2. MANASSES de Sens . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vicomte de Sens. 1114. m MARGUERITE de Montlhéry, daughter of MILON [I] "le Grand" Seigneur de Montlhéry & his wife Lithuaise Vicomtesse de Troyes. The Continuation de l´Histoire d´Aimonus names "matrem Simonis de Breiis, matrem Guidonis de Dominapetra, matrem Hugonis de Planceio, matrem Milonis de Erucio, matrem Salonis vicecomitis Senonensis" as the daughters of "Milo [de Brayo, frater Guidonis Rubei]"[1861]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Manassès & his wife had three children:

a) SALON [I] de Sens (-5 Apr 1168). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vicomte de Sens. "Salo vicecomes Senonensis, frater Rainardi, abbati…ecclesie Sancti-Johannis evangeliste" renewed his brother´s earlier donation to the abbey by charter dated to [1130][1862]. The necrology of the Leprosery at Sens records the death "Id Jan" of "Salo vicecomes"[1863]. m ELISABETH, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Salon [I] & his wife had three children:

i) GUERIN [II] de Sens (-[24 Jan] before 1180). A charter dated 1164 records a dispute involving "Rainardum comitem Joignaci" and the abbey of Saint-Julien d'Auxerre, witnessed by "ex parte…comitis: Garinus filius vicecomitis Senonensis"[1864]. Vicomte de Sens. "Garinus Senonensis vicecomes" donated property to the abbey of Sainte-Colombe by charter dated 1165[1865]. "Garinus…Senonico urbis vicecomes" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre-le-Vif by charter dated 1167[1866]. Guillaume Archbishop of Reims states, in a charter dated 1180, that "Garinus vicecomes" died without issue and that "Galerannus qui defuncti Garini sororem in uxorem duxit" donated property to the chapter of Sens[1867]. The necrology of the Leprosery at Sens records the death "IX Kal Feb" of "Garinus vicecomes"[1868].

ii) BOUCHARD de Sens . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

iii) ERMESINDE de Sens (19 Feb, 1221 or before). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Ermesendis vicecomitissa Senonensis" renounced rights over the property of the priory of Cannes at Blennes with the consent of "Buchardus filius meus" by charter dated 1 Jan/25 Apr 1204 or 1 Jan/10 Apr 1205[1869]. The necrology of Notre-Dame aux Nonnains records the death "19 Feb" of "vicecomitissa Senonensis", one manuscript naming her "Hermensandis comitissa"[1870]. "Aaliz de Vendopera, Beate Marie Trecensis…ministra" founded an anniversary for "matris nostre…vicecomitisse Senonensis felicis memorie" by charter dated Aug 1221[1871]. "Aaliz abbatissa Beate Marie Trecensis" donated revenue from property "in granchia de Seleriis" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for the anniversary of "bone memorie E. vicecomitisse Senonensis matris mee", by charter dated Jan 1230[1872]. m firstly ---. m secondly GALERAN, son of ---. Guillaume Archbishop of Reims states, in a charter dated 1180, that "Garinus vicecomes" died without issue and that "Galerannus qui defuncti Garini sororem in uxorem duxit" donated property to the chapter of Sens[1873].

b) RENAUD de Sens . "Salo vicecomes Senonensis, frater Rainardi, abbati…ecclesie Sancti-Johannis evangeliste" renewed his brother´s earlier donation to the abbey by charter dated to [1130][1874]. Abbé de Saint-Jean de Sens.

c) MANASSES de Sens . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

D. SEIGNEURS de COURTENAY

1. ATHON . [Châtelain de Châteaurenard]. The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Atho filius cuiusdam Gastellarii de Castro-Rainardo" and adds that he acquired "castrum Cortinaci", married "quondam nobilem dominam" by whom he had "Joscelinum de Cortinaco"[1875]. m ---. The name of Athon's wife is not known. Athon & his wife had [two] children:

a) JOSCELIN [I] de Courtenay ([1034]-after 1065). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" as son of "Atho filius cuiusdam Gastellarii de Castro-Rainardo"[1876]. Seigneur de Courtenay.

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b) [daughter . As the mother of "Adam", her parentage and marriage are suggested by the charter dated to [1116/18] which records that "Robertus Bonet" became a monk at Néronville priory and donated "terram quam habebat a Sed ultra flumen Feure (aliàs Fuhure)" with the consent of "Milo de Curtiniaco et Adam nepos eius, de quorum beneficio erat…Fulco vicecomes [Foulques Vicomte de Château-Landon] de cujus beneficio erat…Garnerius frater Ade et uxor eius Ulgesendis cum filiis suis Herveo et Adam de quorum beneficio erat"[1877]. "Adam nepos eius" can be identified as "Adam filius Stephani" who is named in other charters of Néronville dated between [1085] and [1122/42][1878], and as Adam de Chailly who was ancestor of later vicomtes de Melun (see the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY). Presumably based on these data points, Burke´s Peerage shows "Etienne de Courtenay" as the son of Joscelin [I] Seigneur de Courtenay and his first wife, and as the father of "Adam de Chailly"[1879]. There are two major difficulties with this supposed parentage proposed by Burke´s. Firstly, if Etienne had been an older son of Joscelin [I], he would have inherited the seigneurie de Courtenay in place of his supposed younger brother Milon de Courtenay. Secondly, as noted above, "Adam filius Stephani" is first named in a document dated to [1085], which places his birth in [1060/65] bearing in mind that he is named in other documents until 1141. This means that he could not have been the grandson of Joscelin [I] de Courtenay. Nevertheless, the [1116/18] charter does indicate a family connection between Adam de Chailly and Milon de Courtenay. The word nepos, notoriously difficult to translate precisely, could mean a relationship more remote than "nephew". One possibility, therefore, is that the relationship was based on a family connection in the previous generation, possibly through an otherwise unrecorded sister of Joscelin [I] de Courtenay who married the father of Adam de Chailly. The presence of the names of Milon de Courtenay and "Adam nepos eius" in the [1116/18] charter could be explained if the property which was the subject of the donation had been part of the dowry of Adam´s mother, and was then held by her son Adam as vassal of the seigneurs de Courtenay of whom Milon was then the senior representative. An alternative possibility is that the relationship between Milon and Adam was through Milon´s mother´s family. In any event, it is possible that Adam de Chailly´s mother was named HERSENDE. This is suggested by the charter dated [1090] which records that "Roscelinus de Monsterollo atque Stephanus filius Heldoini et Hersendis uxor eius…Stephanus filius Goscelini et uxor eius Hersendis" consented to donations of properties to Néronville made by "miles…Dimo"[1880]. The question of the identity of these two individuals named Etienne is discussed more fully in the document PARIS REGION NOBILITY in relation to [Hersende]´s husband, although this debate is irrelevant when considering the question of [Hersende]´s name as the wives of both persons (assuming that they were two different individuals) were named Hersende. This possible name of Adam de Chailly´s mother appears corroborated by Burke´s Peerage, in its highly suspect summary of the early generations of the Courtenay family, which names "Hersent de Montereau" as Adam´s mother[1881]. As with all data in Burke´s, no information is given on the primary source on which the statement is based. m (before [1060/65]) ETIENNE, son of [HELDUIN] & his wife --- (-after [1090]).]

JOSCELIN [I] de Courtenay, son of ATHON [Châtelain de Châteaurenard] & his wife --- ([1034]-after 1065). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" as son of "Atho filius cuiusdam Gastellarii de Castro-Rainardo"[1882]. Seigneur de Courtenay.

m firstly ([1060]) HILDEGARDE de Château-Landon, daughter of GEOFFROY [II] "Ferréol" Seigneur de Château-Landon, Comte de Gâtinais & his wife Ermengarde d'Anjou . The Historia of Monk Aimon records the marriage of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" and "filiam comitis Gaufridi Foerole" by whom he had one daughter, who was mother of two sons "Guidonem et Raynardum Comitem de Johegneio"[1883]. She is named in Burke´s Peerage but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified[1884].

m secondly ISABELLE de Montlhéry, daughter of GUY "le Grand" Seigneur de Montlhéry & his wife Hodierne de Gometz-la-Ferté. The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Brayo et Guidonem Rubeum, Comitissam quoque Reiteste, et Bonam-vecinam de Pontibus, Elizabeth etiam uxorem Joscelini de Corteciniaco, insuper dominam de Puisat, et dominam de S. Galerico" as the children of "Guidonem" and his wife, stating in a later passage that "Elisabeth filiam Milonis de Monte-Letherico" was the second wife of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco"[1885]. It appears chronologically more probable that Isabelle was the daughter of Guy rather than his son Milon, but this is not without doubt. A charter dated 1133 records a donation to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Sens by "Milo de Curteno", adding that his widowed mother had become a nun there and that “frater eius Rainaudus” was buried there[1886], which confirms that Milo was the son of his father´s second marriage. William of Tyre specifies that the mother of Joscelin de Courtenay Count of Edessa was the sister of the mother of Baudouin de Bourg, later Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, according to the testimony of her granddaughter concerning the consanguinity between Amaury I King of Jerusalem and his first wife which provided the basis for the annulment of their marriage in 1162[1887].

Joscelin [I] & his first wife had one child:

1. [VAINDEMONDE] de Courtenay . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the Historia of Monk Aimon, which names "Guidonem et Raynardum Comitem de Johegneio" as the two sons of the daughter of "Joscelinum de Cortinaco" by his wife "filiam comitis Gaufridi Foerole"[1888]. She is named Vaindemonde in Europäische Stammtafeln[1889], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. m RENARD [II] Comte de Joigny, son of GEOFFROY Comte de Joigny & his wife ---.

Joscelin [I] & his second wife had five children:

2. HODIERNE de Courtenay . Hodierne is named as the daughter of Joscelin [I] and his first wife in Burke´s Peerage, and wife of Geoffroy de Joinville, but the primary source on which it is based has not yet been identified[1890]. The Historia of Monk Aimon records the mother of Guy and Renard de Joigny as the only child of Joscelin by his first wife, which suggests that Hodierne must have been born from her father´s second marriage[1891]. "Geoffroy senex sire de Joinville", with the consent of "Geoffroy son fils et de Hodierne sa bru", donated property to the church of Vaucouleurs, by charter dated to [1070/80][1892]. m (1080) GEOFFROY [II] Sire de Joinville, son of GEOFFROY [I] Sire de Joinville & his wife Blanche de Reynel (-before 1101).

3. MILON de Courtenay (-after 1138). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Cortiniaco, Joscelinum Comitem Edesse, Gaufridum Chapalii" as the children of "Joscelinum de Cortiaco" and his wife "Elisabeth filiam Milonis de Monte-Letherico"[1893]. 1127. Seigneur de Courtenay.

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4. JOSCELIN de Courtenay (-[Aleppo] 1131, before 1 Oct). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Cortiniaco, Joscelinum Comitem Edesse, Gaufridum Chapalii" as the children of "Joscelinum de Cortiaco" and his wife "Elisabeth filiam Milonis de Monte-Letherico"[1894]. William of Tyre refers to "Joscelinus de Cortenay vir nobilis de Francia de regione dicitur Gastineis" as "consobrinus" of Baudouin du Bourg Count of Edessa, later Baudouin II King of Jerusalem, when he records his arrival in Edessa in 1102 after being called from France by Baudouin[1895]. In a later passage, he specifies that his mother was the sister of Baudouin de Bourg's mother, according to the testimony of her granddaughter concerning the consanguinity between Amaury I King of Jerusalem and his first wife which provided the basis for the annulment of their marriage in 1162[1896]. He went to Syria after the First Crusade, maybe during the crusade of 1101. William of Tyre refers to him as "consanguineus" of Count Baudouin when they were both captured the following year[1897]. He arrived in Palestine, probably with the contingent led by Guillaume II Comte de Nevers. On his arrival, Baudouin II Count of Edessa enfeoffed him with land west of the Euphrates, with his capital at Turbessel[1898]. In Summer 1103, he took part in the raid against the territory of Aleppo led by Bohémond I Prince of Antioch and captured Muslimiye. In 1104, he captured Marash[1899]. He was captured with Baudouin II Count of Edessa by Soqman, Ortokid Prince of Mardin, after the battle of Harran in 1104, released in 1107 but exchanged himself with Baudouin Count of Edessa to ensure the latter's release although released again within a few months[1900]. Suspected by Count Baudouin of wishing to supplant him as Count of Edessa, he was imprisoned in 1112 and subsequently went southwards where he was enfeoffed as Prince of Galilee by Baudouin I King of Jerusalem[1901]. He succeeded in 1118 as JOSCELIN I Count of Edessa, chosen by Baudouin II shortly after he became king of Jerusalem. He was captured by Balak near Saruj Sep 1122 and imprisoned in the fortress of Khartpert. The Frankish prisoners seized control of the fortress Aug 1123, and he escaped to call for support[1902]. In 1128, he raided villages in Antioch's territory in reprisal for Bohémond II Prince of Antioch's denunciation of the agreement concerning his second wife's dowry[1903]. He died from wounds received in an accident while besieging a small castle north-east of Aleppo[1904]. The Histoire Universelle of Vartan le Grand records that "[Josselin le Jeune] seigneur de Hrom-Gla" was captured by Moslems while hunting and taken to Aleppo where he died[1905].

- COUNTS of EDESSA.

5. GEOFFROY "Charpalu" de Courtenay (-[1137/39]). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Cortiniaco, Joscelinum Comitem Edesse, Gaufridum Chapalii" as the children of "Joscelinum de Cortiaco" and his wife "Elisabeth filiam Milonis de Monte-Letherico"[1906]. William of Tyre names him as brother of Joscelin "senior" de Courtenay Count of Edessa, when recording his death[1907]. He went to Syria after the First Crusade.

6. RENAUD de Courtenay (-bur Sens Saint-Jean). A charter dated 1133 records a donation to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Sens by "Milo de Curteno", adding that his widowed mother had become a nun there and that “frater eius Rainaudus” was buried there[1908].

MILON de Courtenay, son of JOSCELIN [I] Seigneur de Courtenay & his second wife Isabelle de Montlhéry (-after 1138). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Cortiniaco, Joscelinum Comitem Edesse, Gaufridum Chapalii" as the children of "Joscelinum de Cortiaco" and his wife "Elisabeth filiam Milonis de Monte-Letherico"[1909]. Seigneur de Courtenay. "Milo de Curtiniaco" confirmed the donation by "Robertus Bonet" to the priory of Néronville of a grange "apud Lanci", with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor Milonis", by charter dated to [1110/16][1910]. A charter dated to [1116/18] records that "Robertus Bonet" became a monk at Néronville and donated "terram quam habebat a Sed ultra flumen Feure (aliàs Fuhure)" with the consent of "Milo de Curtiniaco et Adam nepos eius, de quorum beneficio erat…Fulco vicecomes [Foulques Vicomte de Château-Landon] de cujus beneficio erat…Garnerius frater Ade et uxor eius Ulgesendis cum filiis suis Herveo et Adam de quorum beneficio erat"[1911]. A charter dated to [1120/39] records donations for the foundation of the abbey of Notre-Dame des Echarlis, including a donation in the presence of "Milo de Curtiniaco et uxor eius Elisabeth et filii eorum Willelmus, Joscelinus, Rainaldus"[1912]. A charter dated 1133 records a donation to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Sens by "Milo de Curteno", adding that his widowed mother had become a nun there and that “frater eius Rainaudus” was buried there[1913]. "Urso Milidunensis vicecomes atque sua uxor" acknowledged that they had no rights in land of Saint-Maur-les-Fossés by charter dated 1085, the same document recording that "vicecomes Adam" claimed these rights of his predecessor "cuius filiam in conjugium habebat" and from whom he inherited the viscomté dated 1138, the latter witnessed by "Matheus de Monmorenci, Milo de Cortenai…"[1914].

m firstly ---. This first marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1915], but the primary source on which it is based has not yet been identified.

m secondly (before [1110/16]) ELISABETH de Nevers, daughter of RENAUD [II] Comte de Nevers et d'Auxerre & his first wife [Ita Raymonde] de Lyon et de Forez. The Origine et Historia Brevi Nivernensium Comitum records that the daughter of "Guillelmus…[filios]…Renaldum" and his first wife married "Miloni de Curteniaco"[1916]. "Milo de Curtiniaco" confirmed the donation by "Robertus Bonet" to the priory of Néronville of a grange "apud Lanci", with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor Milonis, videntibus Rainardo comite…", by charter dated to [1110/16][1917]. A charter dated to [1120/39] records donations for the foundation of the abbey of Notre-Dame des Echarlis, including a donation in the presence of "Milo de Curtiniaco et uxor eius Elisabeth et filii eorum Willelmus, Joscelinus, Rainaldus"[1918].

Milon & his second wife had three children:

1. GUILLAUME de Courtenay (-after 1147). A charter dated to [1120/39] records donations for the foundation of the abbey of Notre-Dame des Echarlis, including a donation in the presence of "Milo de Curtiniaco et uxor eius Elisabeth et filii eorum Willelmus, Joscelinus, Rainaldus"[1919]. Sire de Courtenay. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Willermus de Cortiniaco…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[1920].

2. JOSCELIN de Courtenay . A charter dated to [1120/39] records donations for the foundation of the abbey of Notre-Dame des Echarlis, including a donation in the presence of "Milo de Curtiniaco et uxor eius Elisabeth et filii eorum Willelmus, Joscelinus, Rainaldus"[1921].

3. RENAUD de Courtenay (-27 Sep [1189/94]). A charter dated to [1120/39] records donations for the foundation of the abbey of Notre-Dame des Echarlis, including a donation in the presence of "Milo de Curtiniaco et uxor eius Elisabeth et filii eorum Willelmus, Joscelinus, Rainaldus"[1922]. Sire de Courtenay. Burke´s Peerage records that Louis VII King of France quarrelled with Renaud while on the Second Crusade, confiscated his French possessions, and bestowed them on his younger brother Pierre whom he married to Renaud´s daughter Elisabeth[1923]. The same source records that Henry II King of England granted him the lordship of Sutton, Berkshire in 1161[1924]. "…Raginaldo de Cortenaio" subscribed the charter dated to [1169] under which Henry II King of England confirmed the donation of revenue from "manerio de Contona" [Compton] to Fontevraud by "Willelmus de Sancto Johanne et Robertus frater suus"[1925]. The Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey records the death “V Kal Oct 1194” of “Reginaldus de Courtenay”[1926]. m firstly [HELVISE, daughter of FERRY de Donjon & his wife --- ([1120/30]-). Her parentage and marriage are shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1927], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. It may be based partly on the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "domina de Monte-Argisi fuit soror vel neptis illius [=Guilelmus…archiepiscopus Bituricensis]" as the wife of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo"[1928]. Guillaume Archbishop of Bourges is referred to in secondary sources as "Guillaume de Donjon", but it appears from the Scripta de Feodis (which record “domini Guidonis et Petri de Donjone fratrum beati Guillermi Bituricensis quondam archiepiscopi” and their holdings”[1929]) that he was the uterine half-brother of Guy and Pierre de Donjon, and therefore also of Helvise. From a chronological point of view, there appears to be a problem with Helvise. Given the estimated birth date of her daughter Elisabeth de Courtenay in [1135/45], she could not have been born later than [1120/30]. However, this appears incompatible with the chronology of her two supposed brothers, both of whom are recorded in the first quarter of the 13th century. Her parentage and marriage are also indicated by the charter dated Nov 1217 under which [her brother] “Gui du Donjon chevalier” guaranteed the loyalty of “Robert de Courtenai” [presumably his great-nephew Robert de Courtenay of Okehampton, ancestor of the earls of Devon] to the king[1930].] m secondly HAWISE d´Avranches, daughter of ROBERT d´Avranches & his wife Mathilde Avenill (-1 Aug 1209). The Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey records that “domina Alicia uxor domini Randolphi Avenell filia sua…unicam filiam…Matildam” had “filiam unam…Hawisiam, necnon duas alias, postea factas moniales” by her husband “Roberto de Abrincis” and that she married “Reginaldo de Courtenay” as his second wife[1931]. According to Burke´s Peerage, the second wife of Renaud de Courtenay was "Maud Dame du Sap, daughter of Robert FitzRoy by his w Maud d´Avranches"[1932]. However, this appears to confuse her with the wife of Guillaume de Courtenay, eldest son of Renaud by his first marriage, assuming that the primary sources correctly record the relationships which are shown here. Renaud & his first wife had three children:

a) ELISABETH de Courtenay ([1135/45]-14 Sep after 1205). A Historia Regum Francorum records that "Petrus", son of Louis VI King of France, married "filiam Rainaldi de Curtiniaco cum…terra illius"[1933]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "domina de Monte-Argisi fuit soror vel neptis illius [=Guilelmus…archiepiscopus Bituricensis]" as the wife of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo", "Monte-Argisi" being identified as "Montargis, département Loiret" by the editor of the MGH edition[1934]. Her birth date range, estimated from the possible date of her marriage and dates of birth of her children, suggests that she must have been one of her parents´ older children. The dating of her marriage is suggested by the charter of her husband "Petrus Nivernensis comes et Curtiniaci dominus" dated 1150 which he signed "apud Curtiniacum in castro meo"[1935]. Dame de Courtenay. "Petrus regis frater et Curtiniacensis dominus" donated property to the abbey of Fontaine-Jean by charter dated 1170, with the support of "uxor mea Isabel et primogenitus meus Petrus"[1936]. The necrology of the Eglise Cathédrale de Paris records the death "XVIII Kal Oct" of "Helysabeth mater Petri comitis Autisiodorensis"[1937]. m (before 1150) PIERRE de France, son of LOUIS VI King of France & his wife Adélaïde de Maurienne ([1126]-Palestine 10 Mar [1180/10 Apr 1183]). He succeeded as Seigneur de Courtenay, de Montargis, de Château-Renard, de Champignelles, de Tanlay, de Charny et de Charenton, by right of his wife.

- see below, Part E.

b) GUILLAUME de Courtenay (-before 1190). The Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey names “Reginaldo de Courtenay…filio suo Willielmo de Courtenay de priore conjuge in Normannia primogenito” when recording his marriage[1938]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Willelmus de Cortenay xvi l x d de honore patris sui et lvi s pro iv militibus et iv parte" in Dorset, Somerset in [1167/68][1939]. m MATILDA, daughter of ROBERT FitzEdith [illegitimate son of Henry I King of England] & his wife Mathilde --- (-1224). The Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey names “Matildam” as the daughter of “Roberto filio regis Henrici primi notho”, adding that she married “Reginaldo de Courtenay…filio suo Willielmo de Courtenay de priore conjuge in Normannia primogenito”[1940]. Bracton records a claim, dated 1222, by "Matillis de Curteney" (1) against "Robertum de Curtenay" concerning "manerium de Ocumptona", which records that "Robertus" claimed that the land was "hereditas Matillidis de Aueregnes" who had "duas filias…Hawisiam matrem suam primogenitam […filia Gaufridi de Crimes primi viri Matillidis de Auerenches] et…Matillidem", the claimant Matilda replying that she had the land in question "ex dono Roberti filii Regis patris eiusdem Matillidis et secundi viri predicte Matillidis de Auerenches", and (2) against "Reginaldum de Curtenay" concerning "manerium de Chaunelega"[1941]. Guillaume & his wife had [one child]:

i) [RENAUD de Courtenay (-after [1184/1204]). "…Reginaldo de Curtenai filio Willelmi…" witnessed the charter dated to [1184/1204] under which "Gilbertus Basset et Egelina uxor sua" donated land in Waddesdon and Westcott, Buckinghamshire, to Bicester priory[1942]. No other evidence has been found that this Guillaume de Courtenay had children. However, no other Guillaume has been identified of the right age who could have been the father of Renaud who witnessed this charter. If this parentage is correct, he presumably died young.]

c) RENAUD de Courtenay (-27 Sep 1194). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified, although the Testa de Nevill confirms that the father of Robert de Courtenay was the son of Renaud de Courtenay: a writ of King John dated 1212 records that "Robertus de Curtenay" held "terre in Sutton" in Berkshire which King Henry II had granted to "Reginaldo de Curtenay avo suo"[1943]. The 1176/77 Pipe Roll names "Reginaldo de Curtenai…in Sutton" in Berkshire[1944]. m (1178 or before) HAWISE Lady of Okehampton, daughter of [GEOFFROY de Crimes/GUILLAUME de Curcy] & his wife Mathilde d'Avranches (-31 Jul 1219). Two versions of her parentage are recorded. Bracton records a claim, dated 1222, by "Matillis de Curteney" against "Robertum de Curtenay" concerning "manerium de Ocumptona", which records that "Robertus" claimed that the land was "hereditas Matillidis de Aueregnes" who had "duas filias…Hawisiam matrem suam primogenitam […filia Gaufridi de Crimes primi viri Matillidis de Auerenches] et…Matillidem"[1945]. However, another claim recorded by Bracton, also dated 1222, by "Matillis de Curtenay" against "Robertum de Curtenay" concerning "manerium de Chamelegha" states that "Robertus filius Regis…Matillidem de Auerenches uxorem suam" held the land which was inherited by "Hawisie filie sui matri eiusdem Roberti de Curtenay que fuit filia Willelmi de Curcy viri eiusdem Matillidis"[1946]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Hawisa de Curtenay" holding three knights´ fees in Devonshire in [1210/12][1947]. The sheriff of Devon was ordered "to take into the king´s hand…lands…formerly of Hawise de Courtenay, who is dead as the king has heard", dated 14 Aug 1219[1948]. Inquisitions after a writ dated 11 May "2 Edw I" following the death of [her grandson] "John de Corteney alias de Curtenay" record that “Hawis de Curtenay gave to [Forde abbey]...land of Hargrave...and Robert de Curtenay her son and heir confirmed the gift”[1949]. Renaud & his wife had one child:

i) ROBERT de Courtenay (-26 Jul 1242, bur Forde Abbey, Devon). The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Robertus de Curtenay" held "terre in Sutton" in Berkshire which King Henry II had granted to "Reginaldo de Curtenay avo suo"[1950]. “Gui du Donjon chevalier” guaranteed the loyalty of “Robert de Courtenai” to the king by charter dated Nov 1217[1951]. Of Okehampton.

- EARLS of DEVON.

Renaud & his second wife had [three] children:

d) ROBERT de Courtenay (-[1207/09]). The Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey names “Robertum…de Courtnay” as son of “Reginaldo de Courtenay” and his second wife, although the source then conflates him with his supposed nephew Robert de Courtenay who was ancestor of the earls of Devon (see above)[1952]. Lord of Sutton, Berkshire, Sheriff of Cumberland. The 1194/95 Pipe Roll records "Robertus de Curtenay" in Berkshire "pro habendo manerio suo…iure heredum Willelmi primogeniti fratris sui"[1953]. The Feet of Fines records the judgment dated 8 Dec 1195 in a claim by "Walterus Pipard" against "Rob de Curtenai…loco Alic de Rumilie ux sue" concerning land "in Croumse"[1954]. "Robertus de Curtenei" donated revenue from "molendino…de Kokermuth" to St Bees, with the advice of "uxoris mee Aaliz de Rumeleie", to St Bees by undated charter, witnessed by "…Willelmo de Curtenei…"[1955]. Bracton records a claim, dated 1231, by "Johannes de Neovilla" against "Willelmum priorem de Cuwyc" for "ecclesiam de Alfinctona…aduocacionem", the defendant stating that "Hawisia de Curtenay…matris ipsius Roberti" granted the advocacy of the church to "Henricum de Curtenay […quondam] in ligia viduitate sua" who donated it to "ecclesie de Cuwyk", while the claimant stated that "Robertus de Curtenay quondam dominus feodi illius" gave "manerium de Alfinctona in maritagium cum filia sua ipsi Johanni" and that he gave it to "Johannem de Curtenay" who relinquished it[1956]. m firstly MATILDA, daughter of REYNOLD FitzUrse of Bulwick & his wife Beatrice de Limesay. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a claim dated 1220, recorded by Bracton, by "Vitalis Engaun et Rogerus Gernet" against "Willelmum de Cantelupo et Maziliam uxorem eius" which recites that "Ricardus filius Ursy antecessor eorum" had "unum filium…Reginaldum et duas filias Margeriam et Mabiliam", that Reynold had "unam filiam…Matillidem…[qui] habuit unum filium Willelmum de Curtenay qui obiit…tempore Regis J…sine herede corpore suo"[1957]. m secondly (before 8 Dec 1195) as her second husband, ALICE FitzDuncan Lady of Cockermouth and Allerdale, widow of GILBERT Pipard Sheriff of Gloucester and Hereford, daughter of WILLIAM FitzDuncan [of Scotland] & his second wife Alice de Rumilly (before [1153/54][1958]- [6 Mar or 18 Mar] [1212/1215], bur [Gisburne Priory]). The Cronicon Cumbriæ names “prima…Cecilia…secunda Amabilla…tertia Alicia” as the three daughters of “Willielmus”, son of “Doncani comes de Murrayse”, and his wife Alice, adding that Alice received “Aspatrike, et baronia de Allerdale et libertate de Cokermouth” and married “Gilberto Pipard” and secondly “Roberto de Courtenay”, but died childless[1959]. Co-heiress of her brother. The Feet of Fines records the judgment dated 8 Dec 1195 in a claim by "Walterus Pipard" against "Rob de Curtenai…loco Alic de Rumilie ux sue" concerning land "in Croumse"[1960]. "Robertus de Curtenei" donated revenue from "molendino…de Kokermuth" to St Bees, with the advice of "uxoris mee Aaliz de Rumeleie", to St Bees by undated charter, witnessed by "…Willelmo de Curtenei…"[1961]. “Alicia de Rumely, filia Willielmi filii Duncani” donated property to Gysburn Priory, for the souls of “maritorum meorum Gilberti Pypard et Roberti de Curtenay”, by undated charter[1962]. The obituary of Gisburne priory records the death “II Non Mar” of "Aliciæ de Rumley"[1963]. Robert & his first wife had two children:

i) WILLIAM de Courtenay (-18 Jan before [1214/15]). "Robertus de Curtenei" donated revenue from "molendino…de Kokermuth" to St Bees, with the advice of "uxoris mee Aaliz de Rumeleie", to St Bees by undated charter, witnessed by "…Willelmo de Curtenei…"[1964]. His parentage is confirmed by a claim dated 1220, recorded by Bracton, by "Vitalis Engaun et Rogerus Gernet" against "Willelmum de Cantelupo et Maziliam uxorem eius" which recites that "Ricardus filius Ursy antecessor eorum" had "unum filium…Reginaldum et duas filias Margeriam et Mabiliam", that Reynold had "unam filiam…Matillidem…[qui] habuit unum filium Willelmum de Curtenay qui obiit…tempore Regis J…sine herede corpore suo"[1965]. Of Bulwick, Upminster and Morle. Lord of Montgommery 30 Jun 1207. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Willelmus de Curtenay" holding one and one half knights´ fees in Northamptonshire in [1210/12][1966]. m as her first husband, ADA de Dunbar, daughter of PATRICK Earl of Dunbar & his first wife Ada of Scotland. "P. comes de Dunbar et P. filius eius" donated property which "Willo de Curteneya et A. uxori ei teneant…de Home" to Kelso monastery by charter dated to [1200][1967]. She married secondly Theobald de Lascelles. Bracton records a claim, dated 1220, by "Theobaldus de Lasceles…et Ada uxore eius" against "Willelmum de Cantelupo" for "terre…in Bulewico" which was "dotem ipsius Ade unde Willelmus de Curtenay quondam vir suus"[1968]. "Ada de Curtenay filia Patricis comitis de Dumbar" donated property "in territorio de Home" to Kelso monastery, for the souls of "maritorum meorum", by charter dated to [1230][1969]. [She is alleged to have married thirdly William FitzPatrick "of Greenland", but as pointed out in the document SCOTTISH NOBILITY, this supposed third marriage is dubious.]

ii) daughter . Bracton records a claim, dated 1231, by "Johannes de Neovilla" against "Willelmum priorem de Cuwyc" for "ecclesiam de Alfinctona…aduocacionem", the defendant stating that "Hawisia de Curtenay…matris ipsius Roberti" granted the advocacy of the church to "Henricum de Curtenay […quondam] in ligia viduitate sua" who donated it to "ecclesie de Cuwyk", while the claimant stated that "Robertus de Curtenay quondam dominus feodi illius" gave "manerium de Alfinctona in maritagium cum filia sua ipsi Johanni" and that he gave it to "Johannem de Curtenay" who relinquished it[1970]. m JOHN de Neuville, son of --- (-after 1231).

e) AIGELINE de Courtenay (-after 1219). The chronology dictates that Aigeline must have been her father´s daughter by his second marriage. "Gilebertus Basset" granted land at Bicester and other properties to the prior of Bicester, for the souls of "mee et uxoris mee Egeline et liberorum nostrorum", by charter dated to [1182/85], witnessed by "…Egelina uxore mea, Aliz Basset…Thoma Basset, Fulcone Basset…"[1971]. King John confirmed the grant of "manerio suo de Strafford" to "Gilberto Basset et Eggelin uxori eius" by charter dated 21 Mar 1200[1972]. The presence of Aigeline in the grant suggests that the property in question had previously been held by her family. A charter of King Edward II records that “Gilebertus Basset” founded Bicester priory, Oxfordshire, for the souls of "…uxoris meæ Egelinæ et liberorum nostrorum", witnessed by "uxore mea Egelina…"[1973]. "Aquilina de Curt" donated "totam terram meam de Swthona" to Bicester priory, for the souls of "patris mei Reginaldi de Curt et…matris mee et…sponsi mei Gilleberti Basset et filii mei Thome Basset", by charter dated to [1205/06], witnessed by "Robert de [C]urt, Thoma Basset…"[1974]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Oxfordshire, dated 1219, which includes "Egelina de Curtenai" holding land "in Craumerse…hundredo de Langetroe…[et] in Burnecestre…in hundredo de Pockedelau"[1975]. m GILBERT Basset [I], son of THOMAS Basset [I] of Headington, Oxfordshire & his wife Alice de Dunstanville (-[1205/06]).

f) [HENRY de Courtenay (-before 1231). "Gilebertus Basset" granted land at Bicester and other properties to the prior of Bicester, for the soul of "mee et uxoris mee Egeline et liberorum nostrorum", by charter dated to [1182/85], witnessed by "…Egelina uxore mea, Aliz Basset, Henrico de Curten…Thoma Basset, Fulcone Basset…"[1976]. The witness list of this document suggests that Henry de Courtenay may have been another child of Renaud de Courtenay by his second marriage, and therefore the brother of the grantor´s wife. Bracton records a claim, dated 1231, by "Johannes de Neovilla" against "Willelmum priorem de Cuwyc" for "ecclesiam de Alfinctona…aduocacionem", the defendant stating that "Hawisia de Curtenay…matris ipsius Roberti" granted the advocacy of the church to "Henricum de Curtenay […quondam] in ligia viduitate sua" who donated it to "ecclesie de Cuwyk", while the claimant stated that "Robertus de Curtenay quondam dominus feodi illius" gave "manerium de Alfinctona in maritagium cum filia sua ipsi Johanni" and that he gave it to "Johannem de Curtenay" who relinquished it[1977].]

The relationship between the following individuals and the Courtenay family has not yet been established:

1. EUSTACHIE de Courtenay (-after 7 Sep 1223). "Eustac de Curtenay" paid a fine for "manerio de Tynewik" in Devonshire, dated 1205[1978]. The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Eustacia de Curtenay" held "Cumtun" in Surrey[1979]. An order was made 7 Sep 1223 to suspend the demand for repayment by "Eustachia de Courtenay for debts of the Jews…[as] she holds nothing of the lands formerly of William son of Ancelin, formerly her husband, who owed those debts, except by way of dower"[1980]. m WILLIAM, son of ANCELIN & his wife --- (-before 1223).

2. JOHN de Courtenay . Bracton records a claim, dated 1231, by "Johannes de Neovilla" against "Willelmum priorem de Cuwyc" for "ecclesiam de Alfinctona…aduocacionem", the defendant stating that "Hawisia de Curtenay…matris ipsius Roberti" granted the advocacy of the church to "Henricum de Curtenay […quondam] in ligia viduitate sua" who donated it to "ecclesie de Cuwyk", while the claimant stated that "Robertus de Curtenay quondam dominus feodi illius" gave "manerium de Alfinctona in maritagium cum filia sua ipsi Johanni" and that he gave it to "Johannem de Curtenay" who relinquished it[1981].

E. SEIGNEURS de COURTENAY 1161-1303 (CAPET)

PIERRE [I] de France, son of LOUIS VI King of France & his wife Adélaïde de Maurienne ([1126]-Palestine 10 Mar [1180/10 Apr 1183]). William of Tyre names him as brother of Louis VII King of France, when recording his arrival in Palestine in 1179[1982]. "Petrus Nivernensis comes et Curtiniaci dominus" (the reference to "Nivernensis comes" presumably being an error introduced by a later copyist who confused Pierre [I] with his son Pierre [II]) donated property to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem by charter dated 1150 "apud Curtiniacum in castro meo"[1983]. He succeeded in 1161 as Seigneur de Courtenay, de Montargis, de Château-Renard, de Champignelles, de Tanlay, de Charny et de Charenton, by right of his wife. The necrology of La Cour-Dieu records the death “VI Id Mar” of “Petrus de Curtiniaco”[1984].

m (before 1150) ELISABETH de Courtenay, daughter and heiress of RENAUD Seigneur de Courtenay & his first wife Helvis de Donjon ([1135/45]-14 Sep after 1205). A Historia Regum Francorum records that "Petrus", son of Louis VI King of France, married "filiam Rainaldi de Curtiniaco cum…terra illius"[1985]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "domina de Monte-Argisi fuit soror vel neptis illius [=Guilelmus…archiepiscopus Bituricensis]" as the wife of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo", "Monte-Argisi" being identified as "Montargis, département Loiret" by the editor of the MGH edition[1986]. The dating of her marriage is suggested by the charter of her husband "Petrus Nivernensis comes et Curtiniaci dominus" dated 1150 which he signed "apud Curtiniacum in castro meo"[1987]. "Petrus regis frater et Curtiniacensis dominus" donated property to the abbey of Fontaine-Jean by charter dated 1170, with the support of "uxor mea Isabel et primogenitus meus Petrus"[1988]. The necrology of the Eglise Cathédrale de Paris records the death "XVIII Kal Oct" of "Helysabeth mater Petri comitis Autisiodorensis"[1989].

Pierre [I] & his wife had eleven children:

1. PIERRE [II] de Courtenay ([1155]-Epirus after Jun 1219). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as sons of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo" & his wife[1990]. "Petrus regis frater et Curtiniacensis dominus" donated property to the abbey of Fontaine-Jean by charter dated 1170, with the support of "uxor mea Isabel et primogenitus meus Petrus"[1991]. He succeeded his father in 1183 as Seigneur de Courtenay. Comte de Nevers 1184-1192. Comte d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre 1199. Marquis de Namur 1213. He succeeded his brother-in-law Henri de Flandres in 1216 as PIERRE I Emperor of Constantinople. Crowned by the Pope in Rome, he was captured in Epirus by Despot Theodoros Angelos while travelling to Constantinople.

- LATIN EMPERORS of CONSTANTINOPLE.

2. daughter ). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia"[1992]. m [EUDES] de la Marche, son of ---.

3. ALIX de Courtenay ([1160]-12 Feb 1218). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia", specifying that Alix married firstly "comitis Guillemo Ioviniaci" by whom she was mother of "comitem Petrum" and secondly "Engolismensi comitis" by whom she was mother of "Isabellam modernam Anglie reginam"[1993]. "Willermus comes Joviniaci" donated property to the abbey of Pontigny by charter dated 1180 with the consent of "uxor mea Aaleit et frater meus Gaucherius"[1994]. “Alix Engolismensis comitissa" swore homage to Philippe II King of France by charter dated 1204[1995]. The necrology of Hôtel-Dieu at Provins records the death "Id Feb" of "Alesis comitissa Angolismensis"[1996]. A charter dated 13 Jul 1245 records the enquiry into the consanguinity between “dominus Raymundus comes Tholosanus” and “Margaritam filiam domini comitis Marchie”, and states that “dominus Petrus de Cortaniaco” was father of “dominam Adalmues comitissam Engolismensem”, who was mother of “dominam Ysabellem, uxorem…comitis Marchie”[1997]. m firstly ([1178], divorced 1186) as his first wife, GUILLAUME [I] Comte de Joigny, son of RENARD [IV] Comte de Joigny & his wife Adelaide de Nevers (-15 Feb 1220). m secondly (1186) AYMAR I Comte d'Angoulême, son of GUILLAUME VI "Taillefer" Comte d'Angoulême & his second wife Marguerite de Turenne ([1160]-Limoges 16 Jun 1202).

4. EUSTACHIE de Courtenay (-6 Apr after 1235). "Eustachia uxor defuncti Guillelmi de Brena" confirmed her husband´s deathbed donation to Quincy by charter dated 1199[1998]. "Guillelmus de Chanlite" confirmed the donation of “pasturas suas de Lagnia” to Quincy abbey made by “Hugo de Lagnia...”, with the support of “uxore mea Eustachia”, by charter dated 1200[1999]. Dame de Placy-sur-Armancon. “Eustachia comitissa Sacricesaris” recorded that “filius meus...bone memorie Andreas de Brena” had requested her and “fratri meo Willelmo de Tanlay” to carry out his last wishes, and founded an anniversary for him at Auxerre Saint-Etienne where he was buried, by charter dated May 1215[2000]. “Eustachia comitissa Sacricesariensis” donated property to Senan priory, in accordance with the wishes of “Willelmus Sacricesariensis maritus meus” before leaving “ad subsidium Terre-Sancte cum domino Petro germano meo, tunc comite Autissiodorensi”, by charter dated 1218[2001]. The necrology of La Chartreuse de Bellary records the death "6 Apr" of "Eustache comtesse de Sancerre"[2002]. m firstly GUILLAUME de Brienne, son of ERARD III Seigneur de Brienne & his wife Agnes de Montbéliard [Montfaucon] (-[1194/99], bur Auxerre St-Etienne). m secondly (1200) as his third wife, GUILLAUME de Champlitte, son of EUDES de Champlitte "le Champenois" & his wife Sibylle --- (-[1209/10]). Vicomte de Dijon. Prince of Achaia 1205. m thirdly ([1211]) as his third wife, GUILLAUME Comte de Sancerre, son of ETIENNE [I] Comte de Sancerre [Champagne-Blois] & his wife Alix [Mathilde] de Donzy (-Epirus 1217).

5. CLEMENCE de Courtenay . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia", specifying that Clémence was mother of "Guidonis de Tyero in Alvernia"[2003]. m (before 1185) GUY [V] Seigneur de Thiern, son of GUY [IV] Seigneur de Thiern & his wife --- (-after 1185).

6. ROBERT de Courtenay ([1168]-Palestine 5 Oct 1239). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as sons of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo" & his wife[2004]. Seigneur de Champignelles, de Châteaurenard, de Charny-en-Gâtinais et de Conches 1205. Grand Bouteiller de France 1223.

- see below, Part F. SEIGNEURS de CHAMPIGNELLES.

7. PHILIPPE de Courtenay . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1183/86.

8. ISABELLE de Courtenay . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia"[2005]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. 1194. m AIMON [III] Seigneur de Charost, son of --- (-after 1221).

9. CONSTANCE de Courtenay ([1168]-after 1231). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia", specifying that the daughter of Constance was "domna de Marla" and mother of "abbatem Theobaldum de Sarnaio"[2006]. Dame de Châteaufort. The primary source which confirms her two marriages more precisely has not yet been identified. "Willermus dominus Firmitatis" donated property "aput Sanctum Nunnum" to Notre-Dame des Vaux de Cernay, with the consent of "uxoris mee Constancie…Symon gener meus et Aaliz filia mea uxor predicti Symonis", by charter dated 1208[2007]. "Matildis domina Malliaci" confirmed the donation to Vaux de Cernay of “census Castrifortis quem ego et Mabilia domina Mondeville soror mea nunc tenemus” made by “bone memorie Constancia mater mea” by charter dated Sep 1253[2008]. m firstly GASCE de Poissy, son of ---. m secondly GUILLAUME Seigneur de la Ferté-Arnaud et de Villepreux, son of --- (-before 1231).

10. GUILLAUME de Courtenay ([1172]-[Apr 1233/1248], bur Abbaye de Quincey near Langres). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as sons of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo" & his wife[2009]. Seigneur de Tanlay et de Mailly-le-Château.

- see below, Part G. SEIGNEURS de TANLAY.

11. AGNES de Courtenay . Philippe II King of France approved the donations to “les religieuses de l´Hospice d´Orléans” made by “son oncle Pierre de Courtenai pour sa fille Agnès qui avait fait profession dans ce monastère” by charter dated [17 Apr 1183/31 Mar 1184][2010]. Nun at Orléans.

F. SEIGNEURS de CHAMPIGNELLES (CAPET)

ROBERT de Courtenay, son of PIERRE de France Seigneur de Courtenay & his wife Elisabeth de Courtenay Dame de Courtenay (1168-Palestine 5 Oct 1239). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as sons of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo" & his wife[2011]. Seigneur de Champignelles, de Châteaurenard, de Charny-en-Gâtinais et de Conches 1205. “Robertus de Curtiniaco miles et Mathildis uxor mea” donated “decimas ultra campum...Coivre in territorio de Campignoliis” to the parish of Villeneuve by charter dated Jan 1218 (O.S.)[2012]. Grand Bouteiller de France 1223. “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Conchis” reserving revenue to “Robertus, Johannes et Guillelmus, clerici, filii nobilis antedicti” and “dote Mathildis matris prædicti primogeniti filii” and would receive “baroniam de Magduno et Cellas et Chantecoq” after the death of his mother, while “prædictus Philippus” would receive “Champinolium, Castrum-Regnardi et Charniacum”, by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2013]. The necrology of Orléans Cathedral records the death “III Non Oct” of “Robertus de Courteneyo, miles, pater domini Roberti de Corteneyo, quondam episcopi Aurelianensis”[2014].

m firstly ([1200]) CONSTANCE [de Toucy], daughter of --- (-[20 Nov] ----). The primary source which confirms her origin and marriage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Orléans Cathedral records the death “XII Kal Dec” of “uxor nobilis viri Roberti de Courteneyo”[2015]. She is not named, so it is not possible to link this entry with certainty to the first wife of Robert de Courtenay. However, as Robert´s death is recorded in the same necrology, this could be correct.

m secondly ([1216/Jan 1218]) as her second husband, MATHILDE de Mehun Dame de Mehun-sur-Yevre, widow of JEAN [III] de Beaugency-sur-Loire, daughter of PHILIPPE de Mehun Seigneur de Mehun-sur-Yevre & his wife --- (-1240, bur Mehun). The primary source which confirms her parentage and and first marriage has not yet been identified. “Robertus de Curtiniaco miles et Mathildis uxor mea” donated “decimas ultra campum...Coivre in territorio de Campignoliis” to the parish of Villeneuve by charter dated Jan 1218 (O.S.)[2016]. “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Magduno et Cellas et Chantecoq” after the death of his mother by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2017].

Robert & his first wife had [two] children:

1. BLANCHE de Courtenay . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Mar 1221 (probably O.S.) under which “Robertus de Curtiniaco" confirmed that "gener meus Ludovicus filius comitis Sacri-Cesaris" swore homage to Philippe II King of France[2018]. m (before 1220) as his first wife, LOUIS [I] Comte de Sancerre, son of GUILLAUME [I] Comte de Sancerre [Champagne-Blois] & his second wife Marie de Charenton (-1268).

2. [daughter . King Philippe II permitted “son cousin Robert de Courtenai” to grant revenue “sur la prévôté de Nonancourt et...sur la terre de Foucherolles et de Hanemont” as dowry “à sa fille Agnès, fille de Constance, que le fils aîné de Guillaume du Fresne devait épouser”, by charter dated Aug 1218[2019]. It is possible that this daughter was the same as Blanche who is named above. Betrothed ([Aug 1218]) to --- du Fresne, son of GUILLAUME du Fresne & his wife ---.]

Robert & his second wife had seven children:

3. PIERRE de Courtenay (-1250). “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Conchis” reserving revenue to “Robertus, Johannes et Guillelmus, clerici, filii nobilis antedicti” and “dote Mathildis matris prædicti primogeniti filii” and would receive “baroniam de Magduno et Cellas et Chantecoq” after the death of his mother, while “prædictus Philippus” would receive “Champinolium, Castrum-Regnardi et Charniacum”, by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2020]. Seigneur de Conches. “Petrus de Cortiniaco dominus de Conches” promised to pay Louis IX King of France in respect of property inherited from “domini Galcheri de Jovigniaco quondam fratris uxoris meæ” by charter dated May 1249[2021]. m (before May 1249) as her first husband, PETRONILLE de Joigny, daughter of GAUTHIER de Joigny Seigneur de Châteaurenard & his second wife Amicie de Montfort. Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated May 1249 under which [her husband] “Petrus de Cortiniaco dominus de Conches” promised to pay Louis IX King of France in respect of property inherited from “domini Galcheri de Jovigniaco quondam fratris uxoris meæ”[2022]. She married secondly (Dec 1252) Henri [II] Sire de Sully.

4. PHILIPPE de Courtenay . “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “prædictus Philippus” would receive “Champinolium, Castrum-Regnardi et Charniacum”, by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2023].

5. ROBERT de Courtenay . “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Conchis” reserving revenue to “Robertus, Johannes et Guillelmus, clerici, filii nobilis antedicti” by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2024].

6. JEAN de Courtenay (-before 10 Sep 1276). “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Conchis” reserving revenue to “Robertus, Johannes et Guillelmus, clerici, filii nobilis antedicti” by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2025]. Archbishop of Reims 1263. The testament of “Guillelmus de Cortiniaco miles dominus de Champignoliarum”, dated 10 Sep 1276, donated property for the soul of “Margaretæ dominæ de Vinisiaco quondam uxoris meæ” and referred to “domum meam parisiensem” which he had bought from the executors of “Johannis bonæ memoriæ quondam archiepiscopi Remensis fratris mei”[2026].

7. GUILLAUME [I] de Courtenay (-1280). “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories, under which after their father´s death “Petrus primogenitus filius” would receive “baroniam de Conchis” reserving revenue to “Robertus, Johannes et Guillelmus, clerici, filii nobilis antedicti” by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2027]. Seigneur de Champignelles. “Guillelmus de Curtiniaco miles et dominus de Champignoliis...et Margareta uxor mea” confirmed the donation of part of the “nemoris de Burceio”, another part of which had been donated by “nobili muliere Ermensendi de Codretto”, made to Fontaine-Jean abbey, by “dominus Robertus de Curtiniaco quondam pater meus...[et] defunctus Philippus quondam frater meus” by charter dated Apr 1256[2028]. The testament of “Guillelmus de Cortiniaco miles dominus de Champignoliarum”, dated 10 Sep 1276, donated property for the soul of “Margaretæ dominæ de Vinisiaco quondam uxoris meæ” and referred to “domum meam parisiensem” which he had bought from the executors of “Johannis bonæ memoriæ quondam archiepiscopi Remensis fratris mei”[2029]. m firstly (Nov 1250) MARGUERITE de Salins, widow of HENRI de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt et de Venisy, daughter of JEAN "l'Antique/le Sage" Sire de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne [Capet] (-[1259/64]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and first marriage has not yet been identified. “Guillelmus de Curtiniaco miles et dominus de Champignoliis...et Margareta uxor mea” confirmed the donation of part of the “nemoris de Burceio”, another part of which had been donated by “nobili muliere Ermensendi de Codretto”, made to Fontaine-Jean abbey, by “dominus Robertus de Curtiniaco quondam pater meus...[et] defunctus Philippus quondam frater meus” by charter dated Apr 1256[2030]. m secondly (before Dec 1264) AGNES de Toucy, daughter of ---. “Guido de Thociaco dominus Bacernæ et Regnaudus frater meus dominus Campi-Pretiosi milites” and “domino Guillelmo de Curtiniaco et...Agnete eius uxore domina de Charenton sorore nostra” divided the succession of Agnes de Bazarne by charter dated Dec 1264[2031].

8. RAOUL de Courtenay (-1271). “Robertus de Curtigniaco, Buticularius Franciæ, Petro, Philippo et Radulpho filiis suis” agreed a division of their territories by charter dated Mar 1236 (O.S.)[2032]. Seigneur d’Illiers. He was installed as Conte di Chieti in 1269 by Charles I King of Sicily [Anjou-Capet] as a reward for his part in the conquest of the kingdom. m as her second husband, ALIX de Montfort Ctss de Bigorre, widow of JOURDAIN ESCHIVAT [III] de Chabanais, daughter of GUY de Montfort & his wife Pétronille de Comminges Ctss de Bigorre ([1217/20]-1255). Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated Dec 1276 under which her son "Eschivatus comes Bigorre dominus de Chabanesio" confirmed the donation of half the county of Bigorre, in furtherance of the agreement made by "Petronilla quondam comitissa Bigorre avia mea" with the consent of "Aalipdis matris mee filie dicte comitisse" and the marriage contract between "dictam dominam Aalipdem matrem meam" and "dominum Radulphum de Courtenayo", to "soror mea Mathildis de Courtenayo filia dictorum Radulfi et Aalipdis"[2033]. Raoul & his wife had one child:

a) MATHILDE de Courtenay ([1254]-Naples 1303). "Eschivatus comes Bigorre dominus de Chabanesio" confirmed the donation of half the county of Bigorre, in furtherance of the agreement made by "Petronilla quondam comitissa Bigorre avia mea" with the consent of "Aalipdis matris mee filie dicte comitisse" and the marriage contract between "dictam dominam Aalipdem matrem meam" and "dominum Radulphum de Courtenayo", to "soror mea Mathildis de Courtenayo filia dictorum Radulfi et Aalipdis" by charter dated Dec 1276[2034]. Ctss di Chieti, dame de Pandy et de Neuvy. Her marriage was arranged by Charles I King of Sicily [Anjou-Capet][2035]. A charter dated 1297 records the appointment of arbitrators in the dispute between "Mathildis de Courtenaio comitissa Theati uxor…domini Philippi de Flandria, filii…comitis Flandrensis" and "Lora vicecomitissa Turenne domina de Cabanesio soror dicte domine Mathildis" concerning the county of Bigorre, which they had sold to "domina Johanna regina Francie et Navarre"[2036]. A charter dated 1 Mar 1298 records the decision of the arbitrators in the dispute between "domina Matildim comitissam Theauti" and "dominam Loram vicecomitissam Turenne dominam de Cabanesio sororem dicte domine Mathildis" concerning the county of Bigorre, deciding that if the county was ever recovered from "domina Johanna regina Francie et Navarre" it should be held by both parties according to their respective shares[2037]. She returned to Flanders with her husband in May 1303[2038]. m (contract Wijnendaele 1284 before 25 Jun) as his first wife, PHILIPPE de Flandre Conte di Teano, son of GUY Count of Flanders & his first wife Mathilde de Béthune ([1263]-in Italy Nov 1318).

9. ISABELLE de Courtenay (-22 Sep 1257). “Joannes comes Burgundiæ dominus Salinensis” donated property to the abbey of la Charité, with the consent of “uxoris nostræ Elizabeth et filiorum meorum Hugonis, Joannis et Roberti”, by charter dated Aug 1245[2039]. A charter dated 2 Jan 1261 of “Jehans cuens de Bourgoigne et sires de Salins” names “la contesse Ysabel, nostre seconde fame…fille mons. Robert de Courtenay”[2040]. m firstly RENAUD de Montfaucon, son of ---. m secondly ([1242/43]) as his second wife, JEAN [I] "l'Antique/le Sage" Comte d'Auxonne et de Chalon, Sire de Salins, son of ETIENNE III Comte dAuxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Béatrice de Chalon (1190-30 Aug 1267, bur Abbaye de Bourguignon-lès-la Charité, Haute-Saône).

G. SEIGNEURS de TANLAY (CAPET)

GUILLAUME de Courtenay, son of PIERRE de France Seigneur de Courtenay & his wife Elisabeth de Courtenay Dame de Courtenay ([1172]-[Apr 1233/1248], bur Abbaye de Quincey near Langres). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as sons of "Petro de Cortenaio regis Philippi patruo" & his wife[2041]. Seigneur de Tanlay et de Mailly-le-Château. “Guillelmus de Tanlaio et...Adelais uxor eius” donated property “in Moncel-Gouffre” to Quincy abbey, where they had chosen to be buried, with the consent of “filio nostro Roberto”, by charter dated 1207[2042]. “Eustachia comitissa Sacricesaris” recorded that “filius meus...bone memorie Andreas de Brena” had requested her and “fratri meo Willelmo de Tanlay” to carry out his last wishes, and founded an anniversary for him at Auxerre Saint-Etienne where he was buried, by charter dated May 1215[2043]. “Willelmus de Courtenaio dominus de Tanlaio...et Adelina uxor mea, laudante domino Roberto filio nostro milite” donated property for the maintenance of a priest in the chapel “apud Tanlayum” by charter dated 1222[2044]. “Willermus Tanlai dominus...et Adelina...sponsa mea” donated property to Crisenon abbey, with the consent of “domini Roberti filii nostri et aliorum puerorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 24 Jul 1222[2045].

m firstly ([1204]) ADELINE de Noyers Dame de Tanlay, de Paisson, de Joux et de Mailly-le-Château, daughter and heiress of CLAREMBAUD de Tanlay Seigneur de Noyers & his wife Alix de Brienne-Ramerupt ([1186]-[24 Jul 1222/1229], bur Abbaye de Quincey). "…Filiarum mearum Adeline…et Sibylle" consented to the donation by "Clarenbaudus dominus de Noeriis" to the Priory of Jully-les-Nonnains by charter dated 1186[2046]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. “Guillelmus de Tanlaio et...Adelais uxor eius” donated property “in Moncel-Gouffre” to Quincy abbey, where they had chosen to be buried, with the consent of “filio nostro Roberto”, by charter dated 1207[2047]. “Willelmus de Courtenaio dominus de Tanlaio...et Adelina uxor mea, laudante domino Roberto filio nostro milite” donated property for the maintenance of a priest in the chapel “apud Tanlayum” by charter dated 1222[2048]. “Willermus Tanlai dominus...et Adelina...sponsa mea” donated property to Crisenon abbey, with the consent of “domini Roberti filii nostri et aliorum puerorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 24 Jul 1222[2049].

m secondly ([1229/31]) NICOLE, daughter of --- (-after 1231). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

Guillaume & his first wife had children:

1. ROBERT de Tanlay (before 1207-after 1239). “Guillelmus de Tanlaio et...Adelais uxor eius” donated property “in Moncel-Gouffre” to Quincy abbey, where they had chosen to be buried, with the consent of “filio nostro Roberto”, by charter dated 1207[2050]. “Willelmus de Courtenaio dominus de Tanlaio...et Adelina uxor mea, laudante domino Roberto filio nostro milite” donated property for the maintenance of a priest in the chapel “apud Tanlayum” by charter dated 1222[2051]. “Willermus Tanlai dominus...et Adelina...sponsa mea” donated property to Crisenon abbey, with the consent of “domini Roberti filii nostri et aliorum puerorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 24 Jul 1222[2052]. “Robertus de Tanlayo” donated serfs to Molesme by charter dated 1239[2053]. m (before Jun 1232) MARGUERITE de Ravières, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur de Ravières & his wife Nicoleta de Maigny. “Nicholeta domina de Maigny...et Petrus quondam vir meus Raveriarum dominus” founded a chapel at Cones, with the consent of “dominus Andreas de Monteregali et Robertus dominus Tanlay generi nostri et etiam filie mee...domina Gilla uxor predicti Andree et Margarita uxor predicti Roberti”, by charter dated Jun 1232[2054]. “Margareta domina Tanlay” sold revenue from “grangia Murcange” to Quincy abbey, with the consent of “mariti mei Roberti militis domini Tanlay”, by charter dated Aug 1244[2055]. ES III 61.

2. JEAN de Tanlay . Seigneur de Joux. “Robertus dominus de Tanlayo” confirmed the donation of property to Reigny abbey made by “frater meus Joannes de Tanlayo miles dominus de Jugis” by charter dated May 1244[2056].

Chapter 21. COMTES de TROYES

Troyes is located east of Sens in the present-day French département of Aube. It lay within the pagus Tricassinus, the largest of the five pagi within the episcopal diocese of Troyes[2057]. Comtes de Troyes are recorded in primary sources from the early 9th century.

A. COMTES de TROYES

1. ADELRAMN [I] [Aleran], son of --- (-[killed in battle 852]). Missus dominicus in Nursia, Italy in 820. Comte de Troyes. "Comitis Aledramni" donated property for the foundation of the abbey of Montiéramy, recorded in the foundation charter dated 837[2058]. He accompanied Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks at the siege of Toulouse in 849. "Karolus…rex" named "Odo…comes [et] predecessoris sui Aledramni…comitis ex comitatu Tricasino" in a charter dated 25 Apr 854 or 855 relating to the abbey of Montéramey[2059]. He was probably killed in a Muslim raid[2060].

1. EUDES [Odo], son of --- (-1 Aug 871). René Merlet suggests that Eudes was the brother of Robert "le Fort", ancestor of the Capetian dynasty, tracing what appears to be the parallel development of their careers[2061]. Comte de Châteaudun. 852/59 and 866/70. "Karolus…rex" authorised "Dodo…Andecavorum episcopus" and "Odo comes" to exchange land at Angers by charter dated 3 Jul 851[2062]. A document issued by Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks dated Nov 853 names "Wenilo episcopus, Odo et Donatus" as missi in "pago Senonico, Trecasino, Wasteniso, Miliduniso, Morviso, Proviniso, et ini tribus Arcisisis et in duobus Brionensis"[2063]. Comte de Troyes: "Karolus…rex" named "Odo…comes [et] predecessoris sui Aledramni…comitis ex comitatu Tricasino" in a charter dated 25 Apr 854 or 855 relating to the abbey of Montéramey[2064]. A document of Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks dated 21 Mar 858 is subscribed by "Hungarius, Engilramnus, Isembardus, Odo, Osbertus, Ratbodus, Hunfridus, Odalricus, Rhodulfus, Engilschalcus, Herluinus, Hitto"[2065]. Comte de Blois. The Annales Fuldenses name "Adalhartus abbas et Oto comes" as missi "ab occidente" in Jul 858[2066], the editor of the compilation suggesting that "Oto" was "comes Blesensis"[2067].

a) ROBERT (-killed in battle Paris Feb 886). The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon names "duo filii Rotberti Andegavorum comitis…senior Odo..Robertus alter"[2068]. "Karolus…rex" granted "villam Cadusiam" to "fideli sui Roberto" in a charter dated 25 Oct 877 which names "Odoni comiti fratri Roberti…cum Tournodrinsis ville pagensibus"[2069]. Come Palatin de Troyes. Abbo's Bella Parisiciæ Urbis records the part played by "comites Odo fraterque suus…Rotbertus pariterque comes" at the siege of Paris in 886[2070]. He was killed fighting the Vikings[2071].

b) other children: see CAROLINGIAN NOBILITY.

1. ADALELM, son of EMENON Comte de Poitou & his wife --- de Troyes (-Turenne [Oct] 892). An agreement dated 14 Jun 877 of Emperor Charles II "le Chauve", presumably written with his own death in mind, names "…ex comitibus aut Tedericus, aut Balduinus, sive Chuonradus, seu Adalelmus" as those willing to support the emperor's son[2072]. He succeeded his maternal uncle in 886 as Comte Palatin de Troyes[2073]. Abbo's Bella Parisiciæ Urbis names "consul Ademarus regi copulates eidem progenie" at the siege of Paris in 886, placing him in his family context by also naming "Odo consanguineus sua" in the same paragraph[2074]. The Vita Sancti Geraldi Comitis records that "frater Ademari comitis Adalelmus" led the siege of Aurillac in 892 but was captured and died 14 days later a prisoner at Turenne[2075].

ROBERT de Vermandois, son of HERIBERT [II] Comte de Vermandois & his wife Adela [Capet] (-after 19 Jun 966). "Rodberti filium Heriberti comitis" witnessed a charter of "Gauzfredus comes" dated Jul 940[2076]. Under the division of the territories organised subsequent to his father's death in 943, Robert became Comte de Meaux. He became Comte de Troyes in 956 on the death of his father-in-law, by right of his wife. Richer names "Robertus Trecarum princeps, Heriberti tiranni filius, Hugonis vero abdicate frater" when recording his rebellion against King Lothaire and capture of Dijon in 959[2077]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Rotbertum comitem” expelled “Ansegisum Trecarum Episcopus” who sought refuge “in Saxoniam ad Ottonem Imperatorem”, dated to 959[2078]. Otto I King of Germany sent his son Bruno to besiege Troyes, and King Lothar attacked Dijon which capitulated in 960[2079]. "Gaufridus…Andecavorum comes" issued a charter dated 19 Jun 966 subscribed by "Roberti comitis Trecassinorum…"[2080].

m (before 950) [as her first husband,] ADELAIS [Wera], daughter of GISELBERT Duc des Bourguignons, Comte de Chalon-sur-Saône et de Troyes & his wife Ermengarde [of Burgundy] ([930/35]-after Aug 967). "Trecassine urbis comitem Robertum" donated land to "Gratianum abbatem monasterii Sancti Petri Dervensis" by charter dated 6 Aug 959, signed by "Adelais comitisse, Erberti filii eorum, Walterii vicecomitis"[2081]. The Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne de Dijon records the death in 956 of "Gislebertus comes Burgundionum", names "filia Leudegarde" and "aliam…filiam…Werram", and the latter's marriage to "Robertus comes Trecassinorum"[2082]. It is unclear why these two sources refer to the wife of Comte Robert by different names, as "Adelais comitisse" who signed the 959 charter must have been the same person as the wife of Robert named in 956 because the former document also refers to "Erberti filii eorum". It is possible that the reference to "Werram" is a transcription error as no other reference to this name has so far been found in other contemporary French sources. Her birth date range is estimated from her own daughter's estimated birth date of [950].

Comte Robert & his wife had [four] children:

1. HERIBERT [V] "le Jeune" ([945/50]-28 Jan 995 or 996, bur Abbaye de Lagny-en-Mussien). "Trecassine urbis comitem Robertum" donated land to "Gratianum abbatem monasterii Sancti Petri Dervensis" by charter dated 6 Aug 959, signed by "Adelais comitisse, Erberti filii eorum, Walterii vicecomitis"[2083]. He succeeded his father in 966 as Comte de Meaux et Comte de Troyes . It is assumed that Héribert [V] succeeded his paternal uncle Héribert [III] in [983/Apr 985], based on the following argument. A letter of Gerbert dated 983 records that "Heriberti Trecassini et Oddonis comitis filii Tedbaldi" were enemies of "Adelbero Remonis archiepiscopus"[2084]. However, a letter dated to Apr 985 names "Ottonis et Heriberti", while a letter dated to mid-985 records that "Ottonem, Heribertum" made peace with the archbishop[2085]. Another letter of Gerbert dated to [late 986/early 987] records that "O et Heribertus comites" were part of the council of Emma Queen of France[2086]. It is assumed that "Oddonis/Ottonem/O" all refer to the same person. However, it is suggested that only the first letter applies to Héribert [III], the change to Héribert [V] being indicated in the subsequent letters by "Heribertum" being named after "Ottonem" instead of before, which suggests that he was the junior of the two from Apr-985. On the death of his paternal uncle Héribert [III] "le Vieux", Lothaire King of France invested him with Epernay and le Perthois. He helped King Lothaire conquer Lotharingia, and imprisoned the comte de Verdun[2087]. m ---. 959. The name of Héribert's wife is not known. Bur suggests[2088] that she was a daughter of Etienne [Stephanus] Comte de Gévaudan & his second wife Adelais d'Anjou, basing his theory on the transmission of the name "Stephanus" to the couple's son. Héribert [V] & his wife had one child:

a) STEPHANUS [Etienne] (-[1 Jun 1019/9 Jun 1021], bur Abbaye de Lagny-en-Mussien). Rodulfus Glaber names "Stephanus comes Trecorum et Meldorum, Heriberti filius", recording that after his death without an heir "secundus Odo filius…prioris Odonis" seized all the estates[2089]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Meaux, Comte de Troyes et de Vitry. “Stephano comite et Ala comitissa coniuge sua” are named as present at the elevation of the body of Saint Ayoul de Provins, dated to [996/99][2090]. Robert II King of France donated property to Lagny abbey, at the request of “Stephanus…comes…noster etiam nepos”, by charter dated 24 Feb 1019 which names “pater suus Herbertus”[2091]. The only family relationship which has been identified between King Robert and Comte Stephanus is that the king´s paternal grandfather´s sister was the wife of Héribert [II] Comte de Vermandois, who was Stephanus´s paternal great grandfather, which appears remote for the word “nepos” to apply. It is possible that there is a closer relationship through Stephanus´s otherwise unknown mother. m (before 999) ALIX, daughter of ---. “Stephano comite et Ala comitissa coniuge sua” are named as present at the elevation of the body of Saint Ayoul de Provins, dated to [996/99][2092].

2. ADELA de Meaux ([950]-974 after 6 Mar). A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Herbertus de Tricis, Robertus, Adela, Fulco, Gaufridus Martellus"[2093]. Her marriage date is estimated based on the estimated birth date of her oldest daughter. "Adela" donated property to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by charter dated 6 Mar 974 which names "seniore meo Gauzfredo comite" and is subscribed by "Gauzfredi comitis, Fulconis filii eius, Gauzfredi filii eius"[2094]. The Chronicæ Sancti Albini names "Adela comitissa…et marito suo Gaufrido" as present at the ordination of "Rainaldus episcopus" in 1074[2095]. "Fulco Andecavorum comes" relinquished rights to the bishop of Angers "pro anima patris mei Gauffredi et matris Adelæ" by charter dated 17 Jan 1020[2096]. m ([965]) as his first wife, GEOFFROY I “Grisegonelle” Comte d'Anjou, son of FOULQUES II Comte d’Anjou & his first wife Gerberge [de Maine] (-21 Jul 987).

3. [ADELAIS de Troyes ([950/55]-after 991). The Historia Francorum Senonensis refers to the wife of "Karolus" as "filiam Herberti comitis Trecarum"[2097]. Assuming the birth of the couple's eldest son in 970, this could not refer to Héribert, son of Robert, whose birth is dated to [950]. It is also unlikely to have been Héribert II Comte de Vermandois, father of Robert, who was not Comte de Troyes. Settipani suggests[2098] that the Historia must be in error and that her father was Robert Comte de Troyes. This would not be the only error in this source, as the Historia also refers to "Karolus, frater eius [=Hludovicus], filius Hlotharii regis" when recording his "succession" in 987[2099]. The Chronico Richardi Pictavensis also names "Carolus uxore sua…filia Herberti Comitis Trecarum"[2100], presumably based on the same source as the Historia. Her name is recorded by Richer, who states that "Karolum…cum uxore Adelaide et filio Ludovico, et filiabus duabus, quarum altera Gerberga, altera Adelaidis dicebatur, necnon et Arnulfo nepote" were imprisoned by Hugues "Capet" King of France[2101]. Orderic Vitalis links to the two sets of references by recording that Charles was imprisoned with his wife who was the daughter of Heribert Comte de Troyes[2102]. An interesting twist to this apparently straight-forward explanation is provided by another passage in Richer which refers disparagingly to Charles's marriage to "uxorem de militari ordine sibi imparem"[2103]. It is difficult to imagine this description being appropriate to the Vermandois/Carolingian origin of Charles's known wife. Ferdinand Lot therefore proposed that the text means that Charles was married twice[2104]. If such a second marriage did take place, it must have occurred at the height of the dispute between Charles and his brother King Lothar around [975]. At that time Charles was challenging his brother's authority to rule, and it is difficult to imagine that he would weaken his own position by contracting an unequal marriage. The comment by Richer could presumably be explained by his personal dislike of the Vermandois family. m ([970]) CHARLES de France, son of LOUIS IV "d'Outremer" King of the Franks & his wife Gerberga von Sachsen (Laon summer 953-in prison Orléans after 991, bur 1001 Maastricht, St Servatius). He was invested as Duke of Lower Lotharingia by Emperor Otto II in May 977.]

4. [ARCHAMBAUD (-29 Aug 968, bur Sens Saint-Pierre-le-Vif). Archbishop of Sens 959. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Archembaldus” was installed as archbishop “V Kal Jul”, in 959 from the context[2105]. According to Gallia Christiana[2106], Archambaud Archbishop of Sens was the son of Robert Comte de Troyes and his wife Adelais de Bourgogne. This may be based on the Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis which records the death “in…mense Augusto” (in 968 from the context) of “pater ipsius Rotbertus…vir nobilis”, referring to archbishop Archambaud[2107], assuming that this refers to Robert Comte de Troyes whose activities are recorded earlier in the same source. However, the chronology is unfavourable for this parentage to be correct. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records the death “IV Kal Sep” (in 968 from the context) of “Archembaldus Archiepiscopus…adhuc iuvenis” and his burial “in basilica beati Petri”[2108]. Although stated to be “iuvenis” when he died, he must have been a young child when installed as archbishop if the estimated dates of marriage and birth of the members of Comte Robert´s family are correct. His extreme youth at the time of his appointment is not commented on in the sources so far consulted. In any case, the name Archambaud is not otherwise found in the family of the comtes de Vermandois, which also suggests that the suggested parentage might not be correct.]

B. COMTES de TROYES -1071, COMTES d'AUMÂLE 1084-1196 (HOUSE of COMTES de BLOIS)

ETIENNE de Blois, son of EUDES II Comte de Blois & his second wife Ermengarde d´Auvergne (-19 May [1048]). The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum names "Tetbaudus et Stephanus" as the two sons of Comte Eudes, specifying that Etienne succeeded in "Meldensium et Trecassinorum"[2109]. Comte de Troyes. The Livre d'Anniversaires of Chartres cathedral records the death "XIV Kal Jun" of "Stephani comitis palatini"[2110].

m ADELA, daughter of --- (-after [1090]). "Adelaidis matris sue" witnessed a charter of "Odo Trecassinus comes" dated to [1090][2111].

Comte Etienne I & his wife had one child:

1. EUDES [III] de Troyes (-after 1118). "Odo puer nepos comiti Tethberti" witnessed a charter dated to [6 Dec 1047/31 Aug 1055] under which the canons of St Maurice d'Angers temporarily relinquished certain rights in the church of Joué[2112]. He succeeded his father in [1048] as Comte de Troyes. He succeeded as Comte d’Aumâle, by right of his wife. He was disinherited before 1071 and sought refuge in Normandy.

- COMTES d'AUMÂLE.

1. EUDES [IV] de Blois, son of THIBAUT III Comte de Blois & his [third] wife Alix de Crépy-Valois (-1093). The Genealogica ex Stirpe Sancti Arnulfi names (in order) "Stephanum, Othonem, Hugonem fratres comites" as sons of "Theobaldus comes"[2113]. Brother of Comte Etienne according to Orderic Vitalis[2114]. "Odonis filius eius" subscribed the donation to Cluny by "Rotrocus castri Mauritanie comes atque Dunensis castri vicecomes" dated 11 Jan 1078, immediately after "Adeladis comitisse"[2115]. He succeeded as Comte de Troyes. "Hugo comes Campanie Teotbaldi comitis filius" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 2 Apr 1104, which names "frater meus Odo comes…"[2116]. [m BERTHE, daughter of ---. "Berte comitisse" subscribed the donation to Cluny by "Rotrocus castri Mauritanie comes atque Dunensis castri vicecomes" dated 11 Jan 1078, immediately after "Odonis filius eius [Adeladis]"[2117]. There is no proof that Berthe was the wife of Eudes, although the proximity of the two names in the list of subscribers suggests that this may be the case. Eudes is not described as "comes" in the charter, but it is possible that this was an oversight as his half-brother Etienne was accorded the title. No other contemporary "Berte comitisse" has so far been identified. No other reference to any wife of Eudes has been found.]

2. HUGUES de Blois (-Palestine 14 Jun 1126). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Philippum episcopum Cathalauensem et Hugonem Campanie comitem" as the two sons of "comiti Campanie Theobaldo" & his wife Adela[2118]. The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum names (in order) "Stephanus et Hugo" sons of "comes Tetbaudus", specifying that Hugues "factus est …Trecassinorum comes" on their father's death[2119]. Brother of Comte Etienne according to Orderic Vitalis[2120]. He succeeded his brother in 1093 as Comte de Troyes. Friend and counsellor of Philippe I King of France. He went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land 1104-1107, 1114 and Jun 1126. "Hugo comes Campanie, Theobaldi comitis filius" founded the abbey of Notre-Dame de Cheminon by charter dated 1110[2121]. After repudiating his second wife, he became a Knight Templar. Pope Calixtus II sent him to welcome the Archbishop of Mainz on his arrival at the synod of Reims in Oct 1119[2122]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Hugo comes Campanie" became a Knight Templar in 1125 and was succeeded by "Theobaldus nepos eius"1125[2123]. m firstly ([1093/95], annulled Soissons 25 Dec 1104 on grounds of consanguinity[2124]) as her first husband, CONSTANCE de France, daughter of PHILIPPE I King of France & his first wife Bertha of Holland ([1078]-14 Sep 1126[2125]). Orderic Vitalis states her parentage and records her two marriages[2126]. An early sign of possible difficulties in this marriage is shown by the charter dated 1102 under which "Constantia, Philippi regis Francorum filia…Hugonis comitis Trecensium coniux legitima" donated property to the abbey of Molesme[2127], the suggestion being that the reference to "coniux legitima" indicates that her husband may have had another "unofficial" relationship at this time. "Hugo comes Campanie Teotbaldi comitis filius" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 2 Apr 1104, which names "frater meus Odo comes, Constantiam regis Francorum filiam necnon et comitissam Adelaidem uxorem fratris mei comitis Stephani nepotes…" and is subscribed by "Teotbaldus puer filius Stephani comitis nepos huius comitis Hugonis"[2128]. She married secondly (Chartres [25 Mar/26 May] 1106) Bohémond I Prince of Antioch. m secondly ([1110], repudiated) ISABELLE de Mâcon, daughter of ETIENNE de Bourgogne[-Comté] “le Hardi” Comte de Mâcon Seigneur de Varais & his wife Béatrice de Lorraine ([1090/95]-after 1125). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Elizabeth sororem comitis Raynaldi de Burgundia" as wife of "Hugo comes Campanie"[2129]. Comte Hugues & his first wife had one child:

a) MANASSES (-1102 or after). "Hugo Campanie comes" donated property to the abbey of Molesme by charter dated 1102 subscribed by "Manasses filius eius…"[2130].

[Comte Hugues &] his second wife had one child:

b) EUDES "le Champenois" (-1187 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Odonem…de Canlita" as son of "Hugo comes Campanie" & his [second] wife but specifies that "dictum est a phisicis comiti Hugoni…non habebat possibilitatem generandi" and therefore concludes that Eudes could not have been his son[2131]. He is called nephew of Comte Renaud III and Comte Guillaume III in charters of the archbishop of Besançon (see below)[2132]. The grant of property to him by the king of France suggests there was little doubt about his legitimacy: the Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis records that Louis VII King of France led an army against "Thibaut comte de Champagne" and captured "le château de Vitry" which he granted to “Eudes de Champagne, neveu du comte Thibaut, qui lui avait enlevé son patrimoine”, dated to 1143[2133]. “Odonem nepotem comitis Guillelmi” donated property to Besançon, for the soul of “avunculi sui comitis Raynaldi”, by charter dated 1155[2134]. Seigneur de Champlitte.

- SEIGNEURS de CHAMPLITTE.

C. SIRES de CHAPPES

Chappes is situated in the present-day French département of Aube. Manassès Bishop of Langres confirmed that "sororem meam dominam Trianguli" ratified donations to Vauluisant made by "bone memorie Ansellus dominus Trianguli" by charter dated to [1185/92][2135].

1. CLAREMBAUD de Chappes (-after 1145). Sire de Chappes. m ADELINE de Brienne, daughter of --- (-after 1152). Clarembaud & his wife had one child:

a) ADELINE de Chappes . "Clarembaudus de Noiers" donated property to the Knights Hospitallers at Arbonne, naming "germano H….Autissiodorensis episcopo, sue…matri domine Adeline et sue…uxori domine Ade et suo…filio Miloni, sua quoque filia…Adeline", by charter dated 30 Oct 1190 at the siege of Acre[2136]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. m MILON [V] Sire de Noyers, son of (-5 May [1181/84]).

2. CLAREMBAUD [IV] de Chappes (-after 1206). Sire de Chappes. "Clarembaldus dominus Caparum" confirmed the donation of property "extra villam de Seleriis erga Mainilum" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes made by "domina mater mea" by charter dated 1206[2137]. m HELISENDE de Traînel, daughter of GARNIER [II] Seigneur de Traînel & his wife --- (-after Jun 1217). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified, although it is suggested by the following document. "Gila domina de Vergiaco et Helisendis domina de Capis" donated serfs to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated Jun 1217[2138]. Clarembaud [IV] & his wife had [one child]:

a) [ELISABETH (-after 1218). "Goffridus de Villa-Harduini princeps Achaiæ, totiusque Romaniæ senescallus, et…Elizabeth uxor eiusdem principis" donated property to the abbey of Moustier by charter dated 1210[2139]. According to Rodd[2140], she was the daughter of Clarembaud [IV] de Chappes Vicomte de Troyes and his wife Hélisende de Traînel, but the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. "Gaufridus de Villa Arduini, princes Achaye et totius imperii Romanie senescallus" donated property to "abbati et conventui Clarevallis Aricourt" {Harricourt, Chaumont, Haute-Marne}, with the consent of "Helysabez uxoris mee et Gaufridi primogeniti mei", by charter dated 1216[2141]. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo…quartus filius Jacobus" married secondly "principissam Achayæ" by whom he had no children[2142]. If this source is correct, from a chronological point of view the widow of Geoffroy de Villehardouin Prince of Achaia was the only person at that time who could be referred to as "principissam Achayæ". However, the date of death of Geoffroy de Villehardouin is uncertain, as discussed in the document GREECE, LATIN LORDSHIPS. If he died in [1218], there was little time for his widow´s second marriage before Jacques was killed. If Geoffroy died after this date, the reported second marriage would of course have been impossible. In any case, Jacques´s first wife is recording as living in a charter dated Jun 1218[2143].] m [firstly] GEOFFROY de Villehardouin, son of JEAN de Villehardouin Seigneur de Brandonvillers & his wife Céline --- (-[end-1218], bur Andravida, church of St James). He was recognised as GEOFFROY I Prince of Achaia from 1210. [m secondly (after 1218) as his second wife, JACQUES de Saint-Omer, son of GUILLAUME [IV] Châtelain de Saint-Omer Seigneur de Fauquemberques & his wife Ida d´Avesnes (-[1219/20]).]

3. GUY de Chappes (-Jul 1221). m PETRONILLE de Brienne, daughter of THIBAUT de Brienne [Bar-sur-Seine] & his wife Marguerite [de Chacenay] (-[Dec 1236/Jan 1237]). “Theobaudus de Barro dominus Chamloti” donated produce from his grange at Champlost to Pontigny, where he had chosen to be buried, with the support of “uxore mea Margarite et filiabus meis Petronilla et Agna”, by charter dated 1204[2144]. Dame de Champlost. “Petronilla domina Chamloti” donated property to Dilo abbey, for the soul of “mariti mei quondam Guidonis de Cappis”, by charter dated Mar 1222 (O.S.)[2145]. Guy & his wife had one child:

a) MABILE de Chappes (-May 1220). "Erardus dominus de Villahardoini" confirmed the donation of property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes made by "bone memorie…pater meus Gaufridus de Villahardoini, Campanie marescallus", reserving part to "Aales filia sua, soror mea, dicte ecclesie monialis", and establishing anniversaries for himself and "Mabilie uxoris mee post obitum nostrum", by charter dated Jun 1218[2146]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. m as his first wife, ERARD [I] de Villehardouin, son of GEOFFROY Sire de Villehardouin & his first wife --- de Villemaur (-1 Jul 1224).

D. SEIGNEURS de TRAÎNEL

1. DEODAT de Traînel (-before Jun 1079). "Deodatus de Triangulo…" subscribed the charter dated to [1062/89] under which Richer Archbishop of Sens and Thibaut III Comte de Champagne confirmed privileges of the church of Provins[2147].

2. PONS de Traînel (-after Jun 1079). Seigneur de Pont-sur-Seine. "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2148]. m MELISENDE de Montlhéry "Bona-vecina/Caravecina", daughter of GUY "le Grand" Seigneur de Montlhéry & his wife Hodierne de Gometz-la-Ferté (-27 Jun ----). The Historia of Monk Aimon names "Milonem de Brayo et Guidonem Rubeum, Comitissam quoque Reiteste, et Bonam-vecinam de Pontibus, Elizabeth etiam uxorem Joscelini de Corteciniaco, insuper dominam de Puisat, et dominam de S. Galerico" as the children of "Guidonem" and his wife[2149]. "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2150]. "Domnus Milo" confirmed the donation of "terram de Ver" to Notre-Dame de Longpont by "Milesendis cognomento Caravicina", by charter dated to [1095][2151]. Pons & his wife had [five] children:

a) ANSEAU [I] de Traînel (-after 1146). "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2152]. Seigneur de Traînel.

- see below.

b) GARNIER [I] de Traînel (-after 1110). "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2153]. Pope Urban II ordered "Guarnerio, Pontionis filium" to free Lambert Bishop of Arras, dated 1095[2154]. "Garnerius filius Poncii de Triagnello" donated "terram de Ver" to Notre-Dame de Longpont by charter dated to [1105][2155]. Seigneur de Pont-sur-Seine. m ---. Garnier [I] & his wife had [one] child:

i) [PONCE [II] de Traînel (-[after 1146]). A document dated 1106 records that "Ponce le jeune, neveu de l´évêque de Troyes" married by force "Mathilde fille de Hugues le Blanc", who had been promised "par ses parents à Galéran chambrier du roi", and the marriage declared void[2156]. m (annulled 1106) MATHILDE, daughter of HUGUES le Blanc & his wife ---. A document dated 1106 records that "Ponce le jeune, neveu de l´évêque de Troyes" married by force "Mathilde fille de Hugues le Blanc", who had been promised "par ses parents à Galéran chambrier du roi", and the marriage declared void[2157].]

c) PHILIPPE [Milon] de Traînel (-1121). "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2158]. Bishop of Troyes 1083.

d) COMTESSE de Traînel (-after 1144). "Dominus Ansellus de Triagnio et filius eius Garnerius…et domina Helissendis uxor domini Anselli de Triagnio, et soror eius domina Comitissa" subscribed the charter dated 1144 which records an agreement between the abbot of Vauluisant and the abbess of Paraclet concerning their properties[2159].

e) [--- . The precise relationship between the two brothers shown below and the Traînel family has not been traced. From a chronological point of view, it is likely that they were two generations separated from Anseau [I] de Traînel. m ---.] [one child]:

i) [--- . m ---.] Two children:

(a) GARNIER de Traînel (-Constantinople 14 Apr 1205). "Gui Gasteblé" donated property at Thorigny to Vauluisant by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Garnier chanoine son frère…André de Brienne"[2160]. Bishop of Troyes 1193.

(b) GUY Gasteblé (-after 9 Jul 1217). "Gui Gasteblé" donated property at Thorigny to Vauluisant by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Garnier chanoine son frère…André de Brienne"[2161]. A charter of "Odo Dux Burgundiæ et Galcherus Comes S. Pauli" dated 9 Jul 1217 records the testimony of "Guido de Guastable" regarding the marriage of "Gaufridus de Donziaco…filiam suam" and "Ansello de Triangulo", the annulment of the marriage before it was consummated and return of the dowry, and her subsequent marriage with "comes Stephanus"[2162]. m COMTESSE, daughter of ---.

ANSEAU [I] de Traînel, son of PONS Seigneur de Traînel et de Pont-sur-Seine & his wife Mélisende de Montlhéry (-after 1146). "Ponce dominus Pontis castri" donated the church of Stabulis to Cormery, with the consent of "son épouse Caravicina et leurs enfants Anseu, Garnier et le troisième Philippe, qui s´appelle aussi Milon", by charter dated Jun 1079[2163]. Seigneur de Traînel. "Dominus Ansellus de Triagnio et filius eius Garnerius…et domina Helissendis uxor domini Anselli de Triagnio, et soror eius domina Comitissa" subscribed the charter dated 1144 which records an agreement between the abbot of Vauluisant and the abbess of Paraclet concerning their properties[2164]. "Anselmus…de Triangulo" reached agreement with Troyes Saint-Loup concerning free women of Rivière de l´Ardusson, with the consent of "conjuge mea Helisende, liberisque meis Anselmo, Garnero", by charter dated 1145[2165]. "Anseau de Trainel…sa femme Helissende et leurs enfants Anseau, Garnier et Garin" approved a donation to Vauluisant by charter dated 1146[2166].

m HELISENDE, daughter of --- (-after 1155). "Dominus Ansellus de Triagnio et filius eius Garnerius…et domina Helissendis uxor domini Anselli de Triagnio, et soror eius domina Comitissa" subscribed the charter dated 1144 which records an agreement between the abbot of Vauluisant and the abbess of Paraclet concerning their properties[2167]. "Anselmus…de Triangulo" reached agreement with Troyes Saint-Loup concerning free women of Rivière de l´Ardusson, with the consent of "conjuge mea Helisende, liberisque meis Anselmo, Garnero", by charter dated 1145[2168]. "Anseau de Trainel…sa femme Helissende et leurs enfants Anseau, Garnier et Garin" approved a donation to Vauluisant by charter dated 1146[2169]. "Anselmus de Triannel et fratres eius Garnerius et Garinus" donated rights in the wood of Saint-Etienne to Pontigny, with the consent of "Elissendis mater supradictorum fratrum", by charter dated 1151[2170].

Anseau [I] & his wife had five children:

1. ANSEAU [II] de Traînel (-[1188/89]). "Anselmus…de Triangulo" reached agreement with Troyes Saint-Loup concerning free women of Rivière de l´Ardusson, with the consent of "conjuge mea Helisende, liberisque meis Anselmo, Garnero", by charter dated 1145[2171]. Bouteiller de Champagne[2172]. "Anseau de Trainel…sa femme Helissende et leurs enfants Anseau, Garnier et Garin" approved a donation to Vauluisant by charter dated 1146[2173]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Ansellus de Triangello, Guarinus frater eius…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[2174]. "Anselmus de Triannel et fratres eius Garnerius et Garinus" donated rights in the wood of Saint-Etienne to Pontigny, with the consent of "Elissendis mater supradictorum fratrum", by charter dated 1151[2175]. "Ansellus de Triangulo et…Garnerus de Triagnello frater predicti Anselli" donated property to "ecclesie Valli-Lucentis" by charter dated 1184[2176]. m firstly (repudiated before 1153) as her first husband, ALIX [Mathilde] de Donzy, daughter of GEOFFROY [III] Seigneur de Donzy & his second wife Garna de Toucy (-1175). A charter of "Odo Dux Burgundiæ et Galcherus Comes S. Pauli" dated 9 Jul 1217 records the testimony of "Guido de Guastable" regarding the marriage of "Gaufridus de Donziaco…filiam suam" and "Ansello de Triangulo", the annulment of the marriage before it was consummated and return of the dowry, and her subsequent marriage with "comes Stephanus"[2177]. The Historia Gloriosi Regis Ludovici VII records that "Gaufridus de Giemago…filiam suam" married "Stephano de Sancerro", with Gien as her dowry[2178]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. She married secondly (1153) Etienne [I] Comte de Sancerre. m secondly as her first husband, ERMESINDE de Bar-sur-Seine, daughter of GUY Comte de Bar-sur-Seine [Brienne] & his wife Petronille-Elisabeth de Chacenay (-1211 or after). Manassès Bishop of Langres confirmed that "sororem meam dominam Trianguli" ratified donations to Vauluisant made by "bone memorie Ansellus dominus Trianguli" by charter dated to [1185/92][2179]. She married secondly (1189, divorced [1195]) as his second wife, Thibaut de Bar Seigneur de Briey, Steinay and Longwy, who succeeded in 1190 as Thibaut I Comte de Bar. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Isabellam relictam domini Anselli de Triangulo, sororis comitis de Barro super Sequanam et episcopi Manasse Lingonensis" as second wife of "comes Barri Theobaldus"[2180]. "Ermancia domina de Traignel" judged a dispute by charter dated 1196[2181]. "Ermansandis domina Trianguli" issued a charter dated 1200 relating to the wood of Coudroi[2182]. Anseau [II] & his second wife had two children:

a) ANSEAU [III] de Traînel (-[Nov 1208/1212]). "Ansellus dominus de Triangulo" donated the wood of Coudroi to Paraclet, for the soul of "domini Ancelli patris mei felicis memorie", with the consent of "domina Ida uxor nostra…Maria soror nostra", by charter dated 1197[2183].

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b) MARIE de Traînel . "Ansellus dominus de Triangulo" donated the wood of Coudroi to Paraclet, for the soul of "domini Ancelli patris mei felicis memorie", with the consent of "domina Ida uxor nostra…Maria soror nostra", by charter dated 1197[2184]. Dame de Charmoy.

2. GARNIER [II] de Traînel (-1194, bur Vauluisant). "Anselmus…de Triangulo" reached agreement with Troyes Saint-Loup concerning free women of Rivière de l´Ardusson, with the consent of "conjuge mea Helisende, liberisque meis Anselmo, Garnero", by charter dated 1145[2185]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Ansellus de Triangello, Guarinus frater eius…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[2186]. Seigneur de Marigny.

- SEIGNEURS de MARIGNY.

3. GARIN de Traînel . "Anseau de Trainel…sa femme Helissende et leurs enfants Anseau, Garnier et Garin" approved a donation to Vauluisant by charter dated 1146[2187]. "Anselmus de Triannel et fratres eius Garnerius et Garinus" donated rights in the wood of Saint-Etienne to Pontigny, with the consent of "Elissendis mater supradictorum fratrum", by charter dated 1151[2188].

4. MILON de Traînel (-17 Mar 1202). Abbé de Saint-Marien d´Auxerre 1155.

5. ELISABETH de Traînel (-after 1189). "Garnier de Trainel" confirmed a donation to la maison de la Pannetière made by "sa sœur Elisabeth", ratified by "Gilon de Marigni fils d´Elisabeth et neveu de Garnier de Trainel…Garnier de Rigni gendre de Gilon", by charter dated 1189[2189]. m HUGUES Seigneur de Plancey, son of ---. "Hugues seigneur de Plancey" donated property to Clairvaux, with the consent of "Gibon son fils", by charter dated to before 1189, witnessed by "Haice de Plancy frère de Hugues, Gauthier de Chappes, Isabelle femme de Hugues et Mélissende de Méry"[2190].

ANSEAU [III] de Traînel, son of ANSEAU [II] Seigneur de Traînel & his second wife Ermesinde de Bar-sur-Seine (-[Nov 1208/1212]). "Ansellus dominus de Triangulo" donated the wood of Coudroi to Paraclet, for the soul of "domini Ancelli patris mei felicis memorie", with the consent of "domina Ida uxor nostra…Maria soror nostra", by charter dated 1197[2191]. “Ansellus Trianguli dominus” confirmed the donation to Cudot church made by “Ermensendis mater mea pro remedio anime sue et Anselli patris mei”, by charter dated 1202[2192].

m IDA, daughter of --- (-after Dec 1212). "Ansellus dominus de Triangulo" donated the wood of Coudroi to Paraclet, for the soul of "domini Ancelli patris mei felicis memorie", with the consent of "domina Ida uxor nostra…Maria soror nostra", by charter dated 1197[2193]. A charter dated Dec 1212 records a dispute between "Ida veuve d´Anseau et administrant les biens de ses enfants" and Vauluisant[2194].

Anseau [III] & his wife had two children:

1. ANSEAU [IV] de Traînel (-1239). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the deaths in 1239 on crusade of "Robertus de Corteneio, comes Iohannes Matisconensis et Anselmus de Triangulo"[2195]. m SIBYLLE, daughter of --- (-after May 1248). “Henri de Villeneuve” sold the fief of Pâlis, previously held by “Sibille mère dudit Henri, par la dame de Mailly et par les héritiers de Mailly”, by charter dated May 1248[2196]. Anseau [IV] & his wife had children:

a) HENRI [I] (-before 1281, bur Vauluisant). “Henri de Villeneuve” sold the fief of Pâlis, previously held by “Sibille mère dudit Henri, par la dame de Mailly et par les héritiers de Mailly”, by charter dated May 1248[2197]. Seigneur de Villeneuve. m JEANNE de Melun, daughter of ADAM [III] Vicomte de Melun & his second wife Comtesse de Sancerre. Henri & his wife had one child:

i) HENRI [II] (-[before 1314]). m ---. Henri [II] & his wife had one child:

(a) HENRI [III] (-after Mar 1315).

2. ERARD de Traînel (-before 1258). "Erard de Traînel chevalier oncle de Henri de Villeneuve” confirmed the sale by the latter of the fief of Pâlis by charter dated May 1248[2198]. Sire de Foissy-sur-Vanne. m firstly AGNES de Cauda, daughter of ---. m secondly YOLANDE de Montaigu, daughter of ---. Erard & his [first/second] wife had one child:

a) JEAN de Traînel (-bur Vauluisant). Seigneur de Foissy.

GARNIER [II] de Traînel, son of ANSEAU [I] Seigneur de Traînel & his wife Hélisende --- (-1194, bur Vauluisant). "Dominus Ansellus de Triagnio et filius eius Garnerius…et domina Helissendis uxor domini Anselli de Triagnio, et soror eius domina Comitissa" subscribed the charter dated 1144 which records an agreement between the abbot of Vauluisant and the abbess of Paraclet concerning their properties[2199]. "Anselmus…de Triangulo" reached agreement with Troyes Saint-Loup concerning free women of Rivière de l´Ardusson, with the consent of "conjuge mea Helisende, liberisque meis Anselmo, Garnero", by charter dated 1145[2200]. "Anseau de Trainel…sa femme Helissende et leurs enfants Anseau, Garnier et Garin" approved a donation to Vauluisant by charter dated 1146[2201]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Ansellus de Triangello, Guarinus frater eius…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[2202]. "Anselmus de Triannel et fratres eius Garnerius et Garinus" donated rights in the wood of Saint-Etienne to Pontigny, with the consent of "Elissendis mater supradictorum fratrum", by charter dated 1151[2203]. "Garnerus de Triagnello" donated property to the priory of Saint-Vinebaud after recovering from illness, with the consent of "Garnerius filius meus…et Hugo de Vergeio gener meus", by charter dated 1179[2204]. "Ansellus de Triangulo et…Garnerus de Triagnello frater predicti Anselli" donated property to "ecclesie Valli-Lucentis" by charter dated 1184[2205]. Seigneur de Marigny.

m ---. The name of Garnier´s wife is not known.

Garnier [II] & his wife had four children:

1. GARNIER [III] de Traînel (-after 17 Oct 1217). "Garnerus de Triagnello" donated property to the priory of Saint-Vinebaud after recovering from illness, with the consent of "Garnerius filius meus…et Hugo de Vergeio gener meus", by charter dated 1179[2206]. “G. de Trainel” guaranteed the loyalty of “Dreu de Mello le jeune son frère” by charter dated Feb 1211 (O.S.), which refers to the marriage of Dreux and “la fille de Sulpice d´Amboise”[2207]. m AGNES de Mello, daughter of DREUX de Mello & his wife Ermengarde de Moncy. "Droco de Melloto" noted a donation to Paraclet made by "Agnes filia mea uxor nobilis Garneri de Triangulo", with the consent of "eiusdem Garneri mariti sui", by charter dated 1215[2208]. Garnier [III] & his wife had six children:

a) GARNIER [IV] de Traînel (-before Jul 1256). "Garnerius de Triangulo dominus Marigniaci, Ansellus de Triangulo dominus de Vicinis et Guido de Triangulo decanus Laudunensis, fratres" approved the donation made to Scellières by "leur frère Dreux seigneur de Trainel" by charter dated May 1235[2209].

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b) DREUX [I] de Traînel (-after Mar 1268). "Droco dominus Trianguli et Ansellus dominus Vicinarum" confirmed the donation made to Vauluisant by "Garnerius dominus Marigniaci et nobilis Elissendis uxor eius" by charter dated Jan 1228[2210].

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c) ANSEAU [V] de Traînel (-after 1263) . "Droco dominus Trianguli et Ansellus dominus Vicinarum" confirmed the donation made to Vauluisant by "Garnerius dominus Marigniaci et nobilis Elissendis uxor eius" by charter dated Jan 1228[2211]. Seigneur de Voussiennes [Voisines]. "Garnerius de Triangulo dominus Marigniaci, Ansellus de Triangulo dominus de Vicinis et Guido de Triangulo decanus Laudunensis, fratres" approved the donation made to Scellières by "leur frère Dreux seigneur de Trainel" by charter dated May 1235[2212]. “Ansiaus de Treignel sires de Visines connétables de Champeignes et...Agnes sa feme dame de Visinis” donated “notre bois de Nooriaus” to Vauluisant abbey by charter dated Oct 1262[2213]. m firstly (1230) MATHILDE de Melun, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Vicomte de Melun & his wife Agnes de Bellay dame de Montreuil. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (before 1260) AGNES de Mont-Saint-Jean, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Mont-Saint-Jean & his wife Marie des Barres (-after Oct 1262). A charter dated 1260 records that “Stephanus de Monte S. Iohannis armiger” sold “castrum de Feritate Aelidis” to Louis IX King of France and that “dominus Ansellus de Trienello maritus sororis ipsius Stephani” bought the same castle from the king[2214]. “Ansiaus de Treignel sires de Visines connétables de Champeignes et...Agnes sa feme dame de Visinis” donated “notre bois de Nooriaus” to Vauluisant abbey by charter dated Oct 1262[2215]. Anseau [V] & his second wife had one child:

i) ANSEAU [VI] de Traînel (-after 1337).

d) GUY de Traînel (-1245). "Garnerius de Triangulo dominus Marigniaci, Ansellus de Triangulo dominus de Vicinis et Guido de Triangulo decanus Laudunensis, fratres" approved the donation made to Scellières by "leur frère Dreux seigneur de Trainel" by charter dated May 1235[2216]. Elected bishop of Verdun.

e) ALIX de Traînel (-16 Aug ----). The marriage contract between "Pontium vicecomitem Podempniaci" and "Aalais filia domini Garnerii de Triangulo" is dated 22 Oct 1223[2217]. m (contract 22 Oct 1223) PONS Vicomte de Polignac, son of HERACLE Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Bélisende d´Auvergne (-before 25 Feb 1253).

f) ELISABETH de Traînel (-8 Jun 1223). "Garnier de Marigny" donated revenue from Marigny market to Paraclet for the soul of "sa sœur Elisabeth" by charter dated 1225[2218].

2. HELISENDE de Traînel (-after Jun 1217). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified, although it is suggested by the following document. "Gila domina de Vergiaco et Helisendis domina de Capis" donated serfs to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated Jun 1217[2219]. m CLAREMBAUD de Chappes, son of ---.

3. GISLE de Traînel (-after Jun 1217). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1179 under which "Garnerus de Triagnello" donated property to the priory of Saint-Vinebaud after recovering from illness, with the consent of "Garnerius filius meus…et Hugo de Vergeio gener meus"[2220]. Dame d'Autrey. "Hugo dominus Vergiaci" donated servants to Cluny by charter dated 1187 witnessed by "uxor eius domina Gilia et Symon frater eius"[2221]. A charter dated 1197 records that "Huo dominus Virgeii" donated property to the Templars, with the consent of "domina Gilla uxor dicti Huonis, Guillermus, Huo filii sui, Alais et Nicholeta filie sue"[2222]. "Hugo dominus Miribelli" granted rights to Saint-Etienne de Dijon and the priory of Mirebeau, with the consent of "Egidia uxor mea", by charter dated 1200[2223]. "Odo dux Burgundie" confirmed the donation by "domina Egidia, mater Alaidis uxoris mee ducisse Burgundie" to Colunge by charter dated Apr 1213[2224]. "Gila domina de Vergiaco et Helisendis domina de Capis" donated serfs to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated Jun 1217[2225]. m HUGUES Seigneur de Vergy, son of GUY Seigneur de Vergy & his wife Adelais --- (-17 Dec ----).

4. daughter . m HARDOUIN de Méry, son of ---.

GARNIER [IV] de Traînel, son of GARNIER [III] de Traînel Seigneur de Marigny & his wife Agnes de Mello (-before Jul 1256). Seigneur de Marigny-le-Châtel. "Erardus de Brena Rameruci dominus" acknowledged himself as "homo ligius comitis Barri Ducis" except for "fidelitate domini mei comitis Campanie, comitis Nyvernensis, comitis Brene et domini Garneri de Triangulo" by charter dated Nov 1226[2226]. "Droco dominus Trianguli et Ansellus dominus Vicinarum" confirmed the donation made to Vauluisant by "Garnerius dominus Marigniaci et nobilis Elissendis uxor eius" by charter dated Jan 1228[2227]. "Garnerius de Triangulo dominus Marigniaci, Ansellus de Triangulo dominus de Vicinis et Guido de Triangulo decanus Laudunensis, fratres" approved the donation made to Scellières by "leur frère Dreux seigneur de Trainel" by charter dated May 1235[2228].

m (before Jun 1225) as her second husband, HELISENDE de Rethel Dame de Perthes et de Tagnon, widow of THOMAS Comte du Perche, daughter of HUGUES [II] Comte de Rethel & his wife Félicité de Broyes (-before 1234). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Dame de Perthes et de Tagnon. "Willelmus Cathalaunensis episcopus et comes Pertici" donated property to Notre-Dame de la Trappe for the souls of "quondam memorandi…Galfridus comes Pertici frater nostrer…Thomas quondam comitem Pertici nepotem nostrum" with the consent of "Helisendis tunc temporis comitissa Pertici" by charter dated 1220[2229]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 27 Jan 1226 which refers to property owned by “Garnerio de Triangulo domino Marigniaci et Helissendi eius uxori Perticensi comitissæ”[2230]. "Garnier de Traînel seigneur de Marigny et Hélisende comtesse de Perches a femme" transferred her rights in "Perthes et à Tagnon", received on her marriage to the comte de Perche, to her father in consideration of an agreement between him and Erard de Brienne, by charter dated Nov 1226[2231].

Garnier [IV] & his wife had two children:

1. GARNIER [V] de Traînel (-[Jul 1266/10 Nov 1267]). m ERAMBOR d´Epoisses, daughter of --- (-after 1268). Garnier [V] & his wife had three children:

a) AGNES de Traînel . m (before 1277) POINCET de Thil [en Auxois], son of ---.

b) MARIE de Traînel (-28 Apr, after 1281). Dame de la Grève.

c) MARGUERITE de Traînel (-before 1277).

2. FELICITE de Traînel (-18 Oct 1283). Vrouw van Hoboken. "Felicitas domina de Hoboke et Henricus natus eius" donated property to Ouderghem, for the soul of "G. domini de Perweys et Grimbergis tunc mariti nostri", by charter dated 31 Oct 1270[2232]. "Aleydis dicta de Perweys domina Hoboke…cum mater mea bonæ memoriæ domina Felicitas de Triangulo dicta domina de Perweys" donated property "in pagis de Eeckeren Leod. et Hoboke Camerac." to Oudeghem by charter dated 1290[2233]. m firstly GEOFFROI Seigneur de Château-Porcien, son of ---. m secondly (1254) as his second wife, GODEFROI de Perwez, son of GODEFROI de Louvain Heer van Perwez & his wife Alix van Grimberghe (-after Apr 1265). Seigneur de Perwez, Heer van Grimberghe 1260.

DREUX [I] de Traînel, son of GARNIER [III] de Traînel Seigneur de Marigny & his wife Agnes de Mello (-after Mar 1268). "Droco dominus Trianguli et Ansellus dominus Vicinarum" confirmed the donation made to Vauluisant by "Garnerius dominus Marigniaci et nobilis Elissendis uxor eius" by charter dated Jan 1228[2234]. "Droco dominus Trianguli et Beatrix sa femme" relinquished claims over property at Bouy-sur-Orvin in favour of the abbey of Scellières by charter dated May 1235[2235]. "Garnerius de Triangulo dominus Marigniaci, Ansellus de Triangulo dominus de Vicinis et Guido de Triangulo decanus Laudunensis, fratres" approved the donation made to Scellières by "leur frère Dreux seigneur de Trainel" by charter dated May 1235[2236].

m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Droco dominus Trianguli et Beatrix sa femme" relinquished claims over property at Bouy-sur-Orvin in favour of the abbey of Scellières by charter dated May 1235[2237].

Dreux [I] & his wife had one child:

1. DREUX [II] de Traînel (-Apr 1311, bur Vauluisant). m JEANNE de Saint-Urbain, daughter of --- (-1287, bur Vauluisant). Dreux [II] & his wife had [one child]:

a) [DREUX [III] de Traînel (-31 Jul 1318, bur Vauluisant).]

1. JEAN de Traînel (-before 1360). m MARIE de Barbançon, daughter of --- (-after 1367). Jean & his wife had two children:

a) MARGUERITE de Traînel (-after 3 Apr 1380). m ROBERT de Châteauvillain Seigneur de Baye et de Vaucler, son of --- (-1364, before Oct).

b) EUSTACHE de Traînel (-after 1401). m HENRI Seigneur de Chastel-les-Nangis, d´Esternay et de Migennes, son of ---.

E. SIRES de VILLEHARDOUIN

Villehardouin is a village in the canton of Piney, and a former commune in the present-day French département of Aube, about 30 kilometres north-east of Troyes.

1. VILAIN de Villehardouin, son of --- (-before 1170). Sire de Villehardouin. "Dominus de Villa Harduini Villanus" donated revenue from Villehardouin to Henri Bishop of Troyes, on one of his sons "Roscelin" becoming a canon, by charter dated to [1145/53][2238]. m DAMERON, daughter of --- (-11 Dec before 1183). The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "12 Dec" of "Damerona mater Villani subdecani"[2239]. The necrology of Saint-Pierre, Troyes records consecutive entries in December for "Rocelino subdiacono et canonico" and "Dameronna mater dicti Rocelini"[2240]. Vilain & [his wife] had eight children:

a) JEAN de Villehardouin (-after 1216). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Brandonvillers. "Dominus Johannes de Villa Harduini" confirmed the annual donation of harvest produce from Villehardouin to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated Feb 1211[2241]. m CELINE, daughter of ---. "Blanche Ctss de Champagne" confirmed the renunciation in property by Jean de Villehardouin and his wife Céline in favour of the abbey of Boulancourt by charter dated Apr 1207[2242]. 1214. Jean & his wife had four children:

i) GEOFFROY de Villehardouin (-[end-1218] or [Sep 1225/Apr 1227], bur Andravida, church of St James). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufredus Campanie marescalcus et Gaufridus nepos eius de Villa Harduini appellatus", in a later passage naming him "Gaufridus de Villa Harduin, Iohannis filius"[2243]. 1185/96. Seigneur de Landrechies. Villehardouin names "Geoffroy de Villehardouin, Marshal of Champagne, and his nephew Geoffroy" among those who joined the Fourth Crusade in 1199[2244]. He was recognised as GEOFFROY I Prince of Achaia in 1209.

- PRINCES of ACHAIA.

ii) AREMBURGE de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1214. m BERNARD de Montbard Sire d'Epoisses, son of --- (-1212).

iii) GAUTHIER de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1197.

iv) EUDES de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1216. Bishop of Koron.

b) ROSCELIN de Villehardouin (-1183). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon of Saint-Etienne, Troyes.

c) VILAIN de Villehardouin (-after 1194). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Troyes.

d) EMELINE de Villehardouin (-after 1232). "Gofridus de Villa Harduini, comitis Henrici marescaldus" donated revenue from property "de Villiaco" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for "filia mea Alaide", by charter dated 1180, witnessed by "…Galterus frater meus, Kana uxor mea, Emelina soror mea…"[2245]. "Galfridus de Villa Harduini, Romanie et Campanie marescallus" donated revenue from property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, reserving part for life for "filia nostra Aaliz et soror nostra Emmelina…filia nostra Dameros et soror mea Haie", by charter dated Mar 1207[2246]. Abbess of Moustier-en-l'Isle.

e) GEOFFROY de Villehardouin (-[1213/Jun 1218]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufredus Campanie marescalcus et Gaufridus nepos eius de Villa Harduini appellatus"[2247]. Sire de Villehardouin at de Villy.

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f) HAIA de Villehardouin (-after 1220). "Galfridus de Villa Harduini, Romanie et Campanie marescallus" donated revenue from property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, reserving part for life for "filia nostra Aaliz et soror nostra Emmelina…filia nostra Dameros et soror mea Haie", by charter dated Mar 1207[2248]. Nun at Foissy.

g) GUY de Villehardouin "la Grive" (-before 1223). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Villevoque 1202. Seigneur d'Onjon 1217. m firstly (before 1172) HODIERNE de Conflans, sister of EUSTACHE de Conflans, daughter of --- (-before 1215). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly as her first husband, VILAINE de Brantigny, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (1223 or before) Pierre ---. child of first marriage:

i) WIBORS de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1202.

h) GAUTHIER de Villehardouin (-14 Jan after 1191). "Gofridus de Villa Harduini, comitis Henrici marescaldus" donated revenue from property "de Villiaco" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for "filia mea Alaide", by charter dated 1180, witnessed by "…Galterus frater meus, Kana uxor mea, Emelina soror mea…"[2249]. The necrology of Saint-Etienne, Troyes records the death "14 Jan" of "Galterus de Villa Harduini"[2250]. m --- (-after 1191). Gauthier & his wife had [three or more] children:

i) BEATRIX de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1205. m ANSEAU de Courcelles, son of ---. 1202. Villehardouin names "Anseau de Courcelles, one of Geoffroy de Villehardouin's nephews" when recording that he had been given "Makri, Trajanopolis and the monastery of Bera" in Greece[2251].

ii) other children. The primary source which confirms their parentage has not yet been identified. 1191.

The exact relationships between the following individuals and the preceding family have not yet been identified.

1. HUMBERT de Villehardouin (-before 1176). "Henricus…Trecensium comes" donated his rights in property of "Humbertum de Villa Harduini" to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated 1176, which names "filio ipsius Humberti, Radulpho", witnessed by "dominus Ansellus de Triagnello, Hugo de Planciaco, Guillermus marescallus…"[2252]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. Humbert & his wife had one child:

a) RAOUL de Villehardouin . "Henricus…Trecensium comes" donated his rights in property of "Humbertum de Villa Harduini" to Troyes Saint-Loup by charter dated 1176, which names "filio ipsius Humberti, Radulpho", witnessed by "dominus Ansellus de Triagnello, Hugo de Planciaco, Guillermus marescallus…"[2253]. "C. marescallissa Campanie et Gaufridus filius eius" exchanged a serf with Troyes Saint-Loup "pro filia domini Radulphi de Villa Harduini" by charter dated to before 1210[2254].

1. VILAIN [I] d´Aulnoy (-after 1261). Marshal of Romania. “Guillaume de Ville-Hardouin prince d´Achaye et seneschal de Romanie” notified Thibaut Comte de Champagne that he had entrusted “mon cher cousin Vilain d´Aunoy mareschal de l´empire de Romanie” with “mon heritage à Ville-Hardouin et à Brandonviller” by letter dated Feb 1249 (N.S.)[2255]. The precise relationship between the Aulnoy and Villehardouin families has not yet been ascertained. Baron of Arcadia. Guillaume de Villehardouin Prince of Achaia granted him the barony of Arcadia in 1261 after he installed himself in Morea following the expulsion of Emperor Baudouin II from Constantinople.

- BARONS of ARCADIA.

GEOFFROY de Villehardouin, son of VILAIN de Villehardouin & his wife Dameron --- (-[1213/Jun 1218]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Gaufredus Campanie marescalcus et Gaufridus nepos eius de Villa Harduini appellatus"[2256]. Sire de Villehardouin at de Villy. Maréchal de Champagne. "Gofridus de Villa Harduini, comitis Henrici marescaldus" donated revenue from property "de Villiaco" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for "filia mea Alaide", by charter dated 1180, witnessed by "…Galterus frater meus, Kana uxor mea, Emelina soror mea…"[2257]. Villehardouin names "Geoffroy de Villehardouin, Marshal of Champagne, and his nephew Geoffroy" among those who joined the Fourth Crusade in 1199[2258]. "Gaufridus de Villa Harduini marescallus Campanie" noted the donations made by "Godefridus de Villa Mauri et Droco frater eius…nepotes mei" to Montier-la-Celle by charter dated Feb 1201[2259]. Marshall of Romania 1204. Lord of Makri and Trajanopolis. "Galfridus de Villa Harduini, Romanie et Campanie marescallus" donated revenue from property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, reserving part for life for "filia nostra Aaliz et soror nostra Emmelina…filia nostra Dameros et soror mea Haie", by charter dated Mar 1207[2260]. Lord of Mosynopolis 1207. The chronicler.

m firstly (before 1172) --- de Villemaur, daughter of DREUX "Strabo" de Villemaur & his wife Hersende ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

m secondly (before 1189) CHANE de Lezinnes, daughter and heiress of GUILLAUME Sire de Lezinnes & his wife Dameron d'Arcis-sur-Cure (-1219). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Gofridus de Villa Harduini, comitis Henrici marescaldus" donated revenue from property "de Villiaco" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for "filia mea Alaide", by charter dated 1180, witnessed by "…Galterus frater meus, Kana uxor mea, Emelina soror mea…"[2261]. "C. marescallissa Campanie et Gaufridus filius eius" exchanged a serf with Troyes Saint-Loup "pro filia domini Radulphi de Villa Harduini" by charter dated to before 1210[2262].

Geoffroy & his first wife had three children:

1. MARIE de Villehardouin . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1205/15. m (before 1205) ASCELIN de Méry-lez-Sacy Seigneur de Bessy (-1225).

2. ERARD [I] de Villehardouin "de Villy" (-1 Jul 1224). "Erardus dominus de Villahardoini" confirmed the donation of property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes made by "bone memorie…pater meus Gaufridus de Villahardoini, Campanie marescallus", reserving part to "Aales filia sua, soror mea, dicte ecclesie monialis", and establishing anniversaries for himself and "Mabilie uxoris mee post obitum nostrum", by charter dated Jun 1218[2263]. Sire de Lezinnes, de Villehardouin, de Villy et d'Ascensières. “Erardus dominus de Villa-Harduini" exchanged property with "dominæ suæ Blanchæ comitissæ Trecensi palatinæ", with the consent of "Mabillæ uxoris suæ et Guillelmi filii sui", donating "apud Villam-mauri" for "apud Suilliaus, Williacum et Runcenaium", by charter dated May 1219[2264]. Maréchal de Champagne 1222. m firstly MABILE de Chappes, daughter of GUY de Chappes & his wife Petronille de Bar-sur-Seine (-May 1220). "Erardus dominus de Villahardoini" confirmed the donation of property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes made by "bone memorie…pater meus Gaufridus de Villahardoini, Campanie marescallus", reserving part to "Aales filia sua, soror mea, dicte ecclesie monialis", and establishing anniversaries for himself and "Mabilie uxoris mee post obitum nostrum", by charter dated Jun 1218[2265]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Erardus dominus de Villa-Harduini" exchanged property with "dominæ suæ Blanchæ comitissæ Trecensi palatinæ", with the consent of "Mabillæ uxoris suæ et Guillelmi filii sui", by charter dated May 1219[2266]. m secondly (before May 1222) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Mont-Saint-Jean, daughter of JOUBERT de Mont-Saint-Jean Sire d'Ancy-le-Franc & his wife Jeanne ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. 1269. She married secondly Renaud de Grancey Sire de Larrey (-before 1272). Erard [I] & his first wife had children:

- SIRES de LEZINNES et de VILLY-le-MARECHAL[2267].

3. ALIX de Villehardouin (-25 Oct 1249). "Gofridus de Villa Harduini, comitis Henrici marescaldus" donated revenue from property "de Villiaco" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, for "filia mea Alaide", by charter dated 1180[2268]. Canoness 1189. "Galfridus de Villa Harduini, Romanie et Campanie marescallus" donated revenue from property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, reserving part for life for "filia nostra Aaliz et soror nostra Emmelina…filia nostra Dameros et soror mea Haie", by charter dated Mar 1207[2269]. Cantatrix at abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes. "Erardus dominus de Villahardoini" confirmed the donation of property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes made by "bone memorie…pater meus Gaufridus de Villahardoini, Campanie marescallus", reserving part to "Aales filia sua, soror mea, dicte ecclesie monialis", and establishing anniversaries for himself and "Mabilie uxoris mee post obitum nostrum", by charter dated Jun 1218[2270]. Abbess of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes 1232.

Geoffroy & his second wife had two children:

4. GEOFFROY de Villehardouin (-before 1219). "C. marescallissa Campanie et Gaufridus filius eius" exchanged a serf with Troyes Saint-Loup "pro filia domini Radulphi de Villa Harduini" by charter dated to before 1210[2271]. m AUDA, daughter of ---. 1217. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

5. DAMERON de Villehardouin . "Galfridus de Villa Harduini, Romanie et Campanie marescallus" donated revenue from property "de Brantigneio et Doyero" to the abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains, Troyes, reserving part for life for "filia nostra Aaliz et soror nostra Emmelina…filia nostra Dameros et soror mea Haie", by charter dated Mar 1207[2272]. 1220. Nun at Foissy.

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[75] Richeri Gesta Senoniensis Ecclesiæ IV, 23, MGH SS XXV, p. 312.

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[78] Evans 'The matrilineal descent of Queen Victoria', reprinted in Edwards (2003), p. 65.

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[88] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye des Clairets, p. 281.

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[90] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.2, Chapelle Saint-Blaise, à Provins, p. 998.

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[105] Gallia Christiana, Tome IV, Instrumenta, XXVIII, col. 153.

[106] Arbois de Jubainville (1859) Histoire de Bar-sur-Aube.

[107] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720.

[108] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720.

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[122] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720.

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[125] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720.

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[127] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1062, MGH SS XXIII, p. 793.

[129] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720 and Arbois de Jubainville (1859) Histoire de Bar-sur-Aube, Pièces Justificatives, I, p. 133.

[130] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720 and Arbois de Jubainville (1859) Histoire de Bar-sur-Aube, Pièces Justificatives, I, p. 133.

[132] Gallia Christiana, Tome IV, Instrumenta, XXVIII, col. 153.

[133] Abbé E. Bougaud (ed.) (1875) Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Bénigne de Dijon ( Dijon) ("Chronicle St-Bénigne de Dijon"), p. 161.

[134] Chronicle St-Bénigne de Dijon, p. 161.

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[153] Troyes Necrologies, 5 Obituaire de Notre-Dame aux Nonnains, p. 417.

[158] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 234, quoting Extrait du cartulaire de l´abbaye de S. Yved de Braine.

[159] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1162, MGH SS XXIII, p. 846.

[160] Société Historique et Archéologique de l'Orne (1889) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Notre-Dame de la Trappe (Alençon) (“Notre-Dame de la Trappe”), II, p. 2.

[161] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1162, MGH SS XXIII, p. 846.

[164] Troyes Necrologies, 5 Obituaire de Notre-Dame aux Nonnains, p. 417.

[166] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 234, quoting Extraits du Martyrologe de l´abbaye de S. Yved de Braine.

[168] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 234, quoting Extraits du Martyrologe de l´abbaye de S. Yved de Braine.

[170] Alberic de Trois Fontaines Chronica 1214, MGH SS XXIII, p. 899.

[173] Chronicon Clarevallense 1192, PL CLXXXV, p. 1252, cited in Bouchard (1987), p. 397.

[175] Saint-Etienne IV.67, pp. 79-80, cited in Bouchard (1987), p. 397.

[176] Abbé Lalore (ed.) (1878) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Basse-Fontaine, Collection des principaux cartularies du diocèse de Troyes Tome III (Paris, Troyes) (“Basse-Fontaine”) 88, p. 114.

[177] Quantin, M. (1873) Recueil de pièces pour faire suite au Cartulaire Général de l´Yonne, XIII siècle (Auxerre, Paris) (“Yonne (suite)”), 33, p. 16.

[180] Saint-Etienne IV.67, pp. 79-80, cited in Bouchard (1987), p. 397.

[184] Lalore, C. ´Documents pour servir à la généalogie des anciens seigneurs de Traînel´, Mémoires de la société académique d´agriculture, des sciences, arts et belles-lettres du département de l´Aube, Tome XXXIV (1870, Troyes), p. 225, quoting Archives Haute-Marne, Cartul. Eccles. Lingon., fol. 17 r.

[185] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1214, MGH SS XXIII, p. 899.

[186] Lalore, C. (ed.) (1878) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Paraclet, Collection des principaux cartularies du diocèse de Troyes Tome II (Paris, Troyes) ("Paraclet"), 91, p. 115.

[190] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1162, MGH SS XXIII, p. 846.

[193] Troyes Necrologies, 5 Obituaire de Notre-Dame aux Nonnains, p. 417.

[194] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 234, quoting Extraits du Martyrologe de l´abbaye de S. Yved de Braine.

[197] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes V, 118, p. 41.

[198] Belfort, A. de (ed.) (1881) Archives de la Maison-Dieu de Châteaudun (Paris, Châteaudun) (“Châteaudun Hôtel-Dieu”), XLVI, p. 31.

[200] D´Arbois de Jubainville, H. (1855) Voyage paléographique dans le département de l´Aube (Troyes, Paris), p. 288.

[201] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1219, MGH SS XXIII, p. 908.

[202] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.2, Hôtel-Dieu de Provins, p. 951.

[203] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye des Clairets, p. 281.

[205] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1219, MGH SS XXIII, p. 908.

[207] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes V, 118, p. 41.

[209] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1219, MGH SS XXIII, p. 908.

[211] Arbois de Jubainville (1855), p. 288.

[213] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes V, 300, p. 98.

[214] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye des Clairets, p. 281.

[217] Arbois de Jubainville (1855), p. 288.

[218] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.2, Hôtel-Dieu de Provins, p. 951.

[219] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye des Clairets, p. 281.

[221] ES III 68 (Les Seigneurs de Montagu I). Her first child was born [1221] so it is unlikely that she was born much later than this.

[222] The date of her will, ES II 17 (Die Herren von Courtenay, Lateinische Kaiser von Konstantinopel).

[223] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1217, MGH SS XXIII, p. 906.

[227] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes V, 258, p. 86.

[229] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes V, 286, p. 93.

[232] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Léproserie du Grand Beaulieu, p. 405.

[235] Bibl. nat. Fonds français, 5996, Viguier, t. IV, p. 159, and Jolibois, E. (1858) La Haute-Marne ancienne et moderne, p. 68 ("no preview available" in Google Book, 9 Sep 2009), both cited in Petit, Vol. II, p. 432.

[238] 'Obits mémorables tirés de nécrologes luxembourgeois, rémois et messins', Revue Mabillon VI (1910-1911), p. 274.

[239] Yonne I, LXXVI, p. 146, Petit, Vol. II, p. 423, stating that these witnesses are named only in the charter as published in Gallia Christiana, t. IV, col. 138.

[244] Chronicle St-Bénigne de Dijon, p. 195.

[248] Chronicle St-Bénigne de Dijon, p. 195.

[250] Gallia Christiana, Tome IV, Instrumenta, XXVIII, col. 153.

[252] Duchesne, A. (1625) Histoire généalogique de la maison de Vergy (Paris), p. 49.

[253] Chevrier, G. and Chaume, M. (eds.) (1986) Chartes et documents de Saint-Bénigne de Dijon des origines à 1300 (Dijon), II, 266, p. 56, in which compilation Aimon is referred to in the title as "Comte de Bolenois".

[254] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 295, p. 78.

[255] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 314, p. 94.

[256] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 266, p. 56.

[257] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 314, p. 94.

[258] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 266, p. 56.

[259] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 314, p. 94.

[260] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 266, p. 56.

[261] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 314, p. 94.

[262] Dijon Saint-Bénigne II, 316, p. 97.

[263] Guillaume, J. B. (1757) Histoire généalogique des Sires de Salins (Besançon), Tome I, Preuves, p. 100.

[264] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 101.

[265] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1168, MGH SS XXIII, p. 852.

[266] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 102.

[267] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 103.

[268] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 105.

[269] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 103.

[270] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 105.

[271] Guillaume (1757), Tome I, Preuves, p. 105.

[272] Plancher (1741), Tome II, Preuves, LXII, p. xxv.

[273] Plancher (1741), Tome II, Preuves, LXXVII, p. xxxiii.

[274] Petit, Vol. II, p. 434, quoting Bibl. de Troyes, ms. 1558, fol. 47 v^o.

[275] Petit, Vol. II, p. 434, quoting Bibl. de Troyes, ms. 1558, fol. 47 v^o.

[277] Petit, Vol. II, p. 434, quoting Bibl. de Troyes, ms. 1558, fol. 47 v^o.

[278] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1037, MGH SS XXIII, p. 786.

[279] Dangien, F. (ed.) (1882) Cartulaire du Prieuré de Saint-Etienne de Vignory (“Vignory Saint-Etienne”) IV, p. 34.

[281] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1037, MGH SS XXIII, p. 786.

[282] Acta Sanctorum, September VIII, p. 720.

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[290] Petit, Vol. II, p. 434, quoting Bibl. de Troyes, ms. 1558, fol. 47 v^o.

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[738] Lalore (1885), 192, p. 98, quoting "copie du XVII siècle que nous possédons".

[739] Lalore (1885), 207, p. 106, quoting "copie du XVII siècle que nous possédons".

[740] Lalore (1885), p. 271, citing Histoire manuscrit de Chacenay.

[741] Lalore (1885), 219, p. 112, quoting Archives de l´Aube, origin. cart. 3 H. 136.

[742] Lalore (1885), 221, p. 114, quoting Archives de l´Aube.

[743] Lalore (1885), 221, p. 114, quoting Archives de l´Aube.

[744] Lalore (1885), p. 254, citing Histoire manuscrit de Chacenay.

[745] Lalore (1885), 229, p. 118, citing Archives de la Côte-d´Or, Origin. lias. B. 10527.

[746] Lalore (1885), 219, p. 112, quoting Archives de l´Aube, origin. cart. 3 H. 136.

[747] Lalore (1885), 178, p. 90, quoting "copie du XVII siècle que nous possédons".

[748] Lalore (1885), 194, p. 99, quoting Pithou, P. (1628) Les coustumes du bailliage de Troyes, n. XI, p. 523.

[749] Du Chesne, A. (1621) Histoire de la Maison de Chastillon-sur-Marne (Paris) (“Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon”), Preuves, p. 12, quoting Colwener, G. (1617) Histoire de Flodoard, Catalogue des Archevesques de Rheims.

[750] Flodoardus Remensis Historia Remensis Ecclesiæ IV, XI, MGH SS XXXVI, p. 403.

[751] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 12, quoting Colwener, G. (1617) Histoire de Flodoard, Catalogue des Archevesques de Rheims.

[752] Flodoardus Remensis Historia Remensis Ecclesiæ IV, XI, MGH SS XXXVI, p. 403.

[753] Flodoardus Remensis Historia Remensis Ecclesiæ IV, XVIII, MGH SS XXXVI, p. 410.

[754] Flodoardus Remensis Historia Remensis Ecclesiæ IV, XVIII, MGH SS XXXVI, p. 410.

[755] Flodoardi Annales 947, MGH SS III, p. 394.

[756] Flodoardi Annales 949, MGH SS III, p. 398.

[757] Flodoardi Annales 956, MGH SS III, p. 403.

[758] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, pp. 11-12.

[759] Flodoardi Annales 952, MGH SS III, p. 401.

[761] Marlot, G. (1843) Histoire de la ville, cité et université de Reims (Reims), Vol. I, p. 670.

[762] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, pp. 17-18.

[763] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 16.

[764] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 22, the last three subscribers being named only in the charter as reproduced in Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[766] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[767] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[768] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[769] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[771] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 19, quoting Onuphre Panuin Petite Chronique des Papes.

[772] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 19.

[773] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 151, Urbanus II Epistolæ et Privilegia, CLXXVIII, col. 0450D.

[774] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 20.

[775] Guiberti abbatis Gesta Dei per Francos, II, I, Recueil des Historiens des Croisades, Tome IV, p. 135.

[777] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 108.

[778] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 108.

[779] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 108.

[780] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 108.

[781] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 108.

[782] Morel, E. (ed.) (1904) Cartulaire de l´abbaye de Saint-Corneille de Compiègne, Tome I (877-1216) (Mondidier) ("Compiègne Saint-Corneille"), Tome I, XCV, p. 170.

[783] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, Tome I, XCV, p. 170.

[784] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, Tome I, XCV, p. 170.

[785] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, Tome I, XCV, p. 170.

[786] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 23, and Preuves, p. 20.

[787] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Instrumenta, XIX, col. 22.

[788] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21.

[789] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 174, Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi, Liber I, XXVI, col. 1397.

[790] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21.

[791] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21.

[792] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[793] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21, supplemented by French translation at Compiègne Saint-Corneille, XXXXIX, p. 78.

[794] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24, and Compiègne Saint-Corneille, LII, p. 102.

[795] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24, and Compiègne Saint-Corneille, LII, p. 102.

[796] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 25.

[797] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 27.

[798] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 17.

[799] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 174, Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi, Liber I, XXVIII, col. 1398.

[800] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 174, Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi, Liber III, Præfatio, col. 1427.

[801] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21.

[802] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber VIII, Cap. XXIII, p. 574.

[803] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 21, supplemented by French translation at Compiègne Saint-Corneille, XXXXIX, p. 78.

[804] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[805] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[806] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[807] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[809] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[810] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[811] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 22.

[812] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[813] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[814] Molinier, A. (1887) Vie de Louis le Gros par Suger, suivie de l´Histoire du roi Louis VII (Paris) De Glorioso Rege Ludovico, Ludovici filio, IX, p. 157.

[815] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[816] Molinier (1887) De Glorioso Rege Ludovico, Ludovici filio, X, p. 158.

[817] RHC, Historiens occidentaux I, Historia Rerum in partibus transmarinis gestarum ("L'estoire de Eracles Empereur et la conqueste de la terre d'Outremer") (“WT”) XVII.XXV, p. 748.

[818] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 13, MGH SS XIII, p. 254.

[819] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 823.

[820] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[821] Bienvenue, J. M. (ed.) (2000) Grand Cartulaire de Fontevraud, Tome I (Poitiers) (“Fontevraud”) 361, p. 361.

[822] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[823] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 25.

[824] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[826] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 24.

[827] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 25.

[828] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 25.

[829] Paris St Martin-des-Champs, Tome II, 399, p. 305.

[830] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 27.

[831] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1162, MGH SS XXIII, pp. 845-6.

[832] Paris St Martin-des-Champs, Tome II, 399, p. 305.

[833] Gordière, L. A. (1888) Le prieuré de Saint-Amand...suivi de son cartulaire (Compiègne) (“Saint-Amand”), XXIV, p. 173.