The nobility shown here under "Northern France" is grouped together for geographical convenience. The area never developed as a single political entity at any time during the medieval period, for the reasons suggested below.

The territory corresponds approximately to the present-day French départements of Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Nord and Aisne, as well as what was the non-imperial part of the county of Flanders. In the middle medieval period, the area was bordered to the south-west by the duchy of Normandy, to the south by the domaine royale of the Capetian kings of France, to the south-east by the county of Champagne and to the east by imperial territory. Ecclesiastically, it fell within the province of Reims, and was divided into the bishoprics of Amiens, Arras, Cambrai (an archbishopric from the 16th century, when it was subdivided into the bishoprics of Antwerp and Mechelen), Laon, Noyon, Thérouanne (later divided into the bishoprics of Boulogne, Ypres and St Omer) and Tournai (from which Bruges and Gent were established as separate bishoprics in the 16th century)[1].

The area was dominated in the north by the counts of Flanders and in the south by the counts of Vermandois. The balanced rivalry between these two counties appears to have been the major factor which prevented the emergence of a single political force in northern France during the early 10th century. The county of Flanders was formed around Bruges in 863, when Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks granted the pagus flandrensis to Baudouin, who had earlier abducted the king's daughter. The grant was subsequently expanded to include Ternois, the land of Waas and the lay abbacy of St Pieter of Gent[2]. Baudouin II Count of Flanders expanded the family's territory into Courtrai, Boulogne and Ternois. The county of Vermandois was formed by Héribert, a descendant of the early Carolingian kings of Italy whose direct ancestors had established themselves as counts in the area north of Paris. Héribert acquired Vermandois and Saint-Quentin in 896, followed by Soissons in 898[3]. His son count Héribert [II] acquired control over the archbishopric of Reims by engineering the appointment of his infant son as archbishop in 925. He also acquired Amiens, the Vexin and Artois, although these territories were disputed by Arnoul I Count of Flanders. The rivalry between the counts of Vermandois and the counts of Flanders was triggered in 896 by the murder of the brother of Count Baudouin II by the forces of count Héribert [I] and persisted throughout the first half of the 10th century. The two power-bases appear to have been evenly balanced, the result being that neither was able to dominate the whole of northern France.

A second factor which must have rendered domination by either side more difficult was that the territory of the bishopric of Cambrai, located directly north of Vermandois and south of Flanders, had been allocated to Lotharingia under the 843 treaty of Verdun, while the rest of northern France fell within the kingdom of the West Franks. Cambrai therefore represented a political barrier to either side extending control into the eastern part of the other's territory. Both the Flanders and Vermandois families lost political power during the early part of the second half of the 10th century. The territory of the Vermandois family was partitioned after the death of count Héribert [II] in 943 to provide appanages for his three sons, none of whom appears to have inherited their father's energy. In the following century, most of the county of Vermandois passed by inheritance into the domaine royale of the Capetian kings. In Flanders, count Arnoul was succeeded in 965 by his infant grandson, under the guardianship of the French king Lothaire who was able to take control of Artois and Ostrevant, thereby establishing a permanent barrier to any further southward expansion by Flanders.

During the late 9th and 10th centuries counties are recorded at Cambrai (see LOWER LOTHARINGIAN NOBILITY) and Laon, to the north and east of Vermandois. The details of the history of the county of Laon are obscure. Roger II Count of Laon was dispossessed in 931.

The area around Ponthieu, extending approximately from the river Canche in the north to the river Somme in the south, was conquered by Arnoul I Count of Flanders in [940]. It developed into a separate county in the early 11th century, based around territory which was granted by Hugues "Capet" King of France to Hugues, avocat de Saint-Riquier, who had married the king's daughter some time in the 980s. The county was inherited by the Norman family of Bellême/Montgommery in the late 11th century, and by the family of the counts of Dammartin in the early 1220s. A disputed inheritance resulted in the county passing into English control in 1281.

The county of Guines was founded in 928 by the Viking Siegfried in the northern coastal part of the county of Boulogne, his descendants in the male line continuing to rule the county until 1137, according to the 12th century Historia Comitum Ghisnensium although there are doubts concerning the accuracy of this source as discussed further below. Thereafter, the county passed by marriage to the family of the châtelain (burchgraeve in Flemish) of Gand/Gent who remained in control until the late 13th century.

In the southern part of Ternois, the county of Saint-Pol was formed in the early 11th century as a fiefdom of the county of Boulogne. The county remained in the same family until the late 12th century when it passed by marriage to the Seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne, a noble family from Champagne.

Families of the lesser nobility also included in this document include the Châtelains de Bourbourg, from the early 12th century, the Châtelains de Douai (from the mid-11th century, who also acquired the châtellenie of Cambrai by marriage), the Seigneurs de Guise, and the Seigneurs de Chaumont-en-Vexin (descendants of the counts of Vermandois).

The counts of Flanders are shown in the document "FLANDERS, Counts", and the nobility associated with them in "FLANDERS, Nobility".

Chapter 1. COMTES d'AMIENS

A. COMTES d´AMIENS

1. GAUTHIER [I] ([before 925]-987). Two possible parentages of Gauthier [I] have been suggested. Firstly, Edouard de Saint-Phalle suggests that he was Gauthier, son of Raoul [I] Comte [d'Ostrevant][4]. This possible parentage is also shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[5]. The primary source which suggests that this might be the case has not yet been identified. The second possibility is that he was the same person as Gauthier Comte de Dreux: the editor of the compilation of Chartres charters suggests that "Walterius…comitis Waleranni filius" (Gauthier Comte de Dreux) inherited "comes Velcassinus" (Vexin) from his father, and "Ambianensis" (Amiens) from "matre autem Eldegarde" (acquiring Dreux from his wife's family)[6]. The primary sources on which this information is based have not yet been identified. However, two facts suggest that this second hypothesis may be correct. Firstly, Gauthier Comte de Dreux is also recorded with a wife named Eva (although the necrology entries quoted here and in PARIS REGION NOBILITY (Comtes de Dreux) suggest that there were two countesses of that name at the time). Secondly, the castle of Mantes, occupied by the descendants of Gauthier Comte d'Amiens, was near Dreux. One possible resolution of the problem is signposted by Seversmith who states that Gauthier [I] was the son of "Raoul de Gouy" whose wife he names "Eldearde"[7]. As will be seen above, the wife of Waleran, supposed father of Gauthier [I] under the second possible case, is named "Eldegardis". If Seversmith is correct, it is possible that Eldegardis married firstly Raoul [I] Comte [d´Ostrevant] and secondly Gauthier Comte de Dreux, and that Gauthier [I] was the son of her first marriage. It should be noted that the charter dated to before 967 under which Eldegardis made a donation for the soul of her husband Waleran, with the consent of "Walterio comite filio meo", does not specify that Gauthier was Waleran´s son[8], although the omission of an earlier husband from the document would be surprising if that husband had been Gauthier´s father. "Wauterii comitis, Walterii et Radulfi filiorum eius" subscribed a charter dated 975 under which "Hugo Francorum dux" restored the abbey of Saint-Jean to the abbey of Sainte-Croix d'Orléans[9]. Comte d'Amiens. A charter of "Hugo…Francorum rex" confirming the privileges of the monastery of Corvey dated 987 is subscribed by "Walteri comitis Ambianensis ac filiorum eius Walteri, Gotfredi, Rodulfi"[10]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés records the death "XIX Kal Feb" of "Gualterii comitis"[11]. m firstly EVA, daughter of --- (-[19 Jan or 23 Nov] ----). The necrology of the abbey of Sainte-Colombe records the death "XIV Kal Feb" of "Eve comitisse"[12]. m secondly ADELA, daughter of ---. A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "…Walterius comes, Adela comitissa…"[13]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[14], she was Adela d'Anjou, daughter of Foulques [I] "le Roux" Comte d'Anjou & his wife Roscilla [de Loches] (after 909-). The primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified; it is possible that it is speculative, based on one of her sons being named Foulques. Comte Gauthier [I] & his [first/second] wife had five children:

a) GAUTHIER [II] "le Blanc" (-after 1017). A charter of "Hugo…Francorum rex" confirming the privileges of the monastery of Corvey dated 987 is subscribed by "Walteri comitis Ambianensis ac filiorum eius Walteri, Gotfredi, Rodulfi"[15]. Comte d'Amiens et du Vexin.

- see below.

b) RAOUL . "Wauterii comitis, Walterii et Radulfi filiorum eius" subscribed a charter dated 975 under which "Hugo Francorum dux" restored the abbey of Saint-Jean to the abbey of Sainte-Croix d'Orléans[16]. A charter of "Hugo…Francorum rex" confirming the privileges of the monastery of Corvey dated 987 is subscribed by "Walteri comitis Ambianensis ac filiorum eius Walteri, Gotfredi, Rodulfi"[17].

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

d) GODEFROY . A charter of "Hugo…Francorum rex" confirming the privileges of the monastery of Corvey dated 987 is subscribed by "Walteri comitis Ambianensis ac filiorum eius Walteri, Gotfredi, Rodulfi"[18].

e) FOULQUES . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

GAUTHIER [II] "le Blanc", son of GAUTHIER [I] Comte d'Amiens & his [first/second] wife [Eva---/Adela ---] (-after 1017). "Wauterii comitis, Walterii et Radulfi filiorum eius" subscribed a charter dated 975 under which "Hugo Francorum dux" restored the abbey of Saint-Jean to the abbey of Sainte-Croix d'Orléans[19]. A charter of "Hugo…Francorum rex" confirming the privileges of the monastery of Corvey dated 987 is subscribed by "Walteri comitis Ambianensis ac filiorum eius Walteri, Gotfredi, Rodulfi"[20]. Comte de Mantes. "Walterius comes" donated property "prope nostrum castellum…Medanta" to "Carnotensi monasterio Sancti Petri", for the soul of "coniugis mee Adelidis filiorumque meorum", by charter to [1006], signed by "Walterii comitis, Rodulfi filii eius, Drogonis filii eius…"[21]. Comte d'Amiens et du Vexin.

m ADELA, daughter of ---. "Walterius comes" donated property "prope nostrum castellum…Medanta" to "Carnotensi monasterio Sancti Petri", for the soul of "coniugis mee Adelidis filiorumque meorum", by charter to [1006], signed by "Walterii comitis, Rodulfi filii eius, Drogonis filii eius…"[22].

Comte Gauthier [II] & his wife had four children:

1. RAOUL de Mantes (-1060). "Walterius comes" donated property "prope nostrum castellum…Medanta" to "Carnotensi monasterio Sancti Petri", for the soul of "coniugis mee Adelidis filiorumque meorum", by charter to [1006], signed by "Walterii comitis, Rodulfi filii eius, Drogonis filii eius…"[23]. Comte de Valois et d'Amiens.

- COMTES de VALOIS.

2. DREUX [Drogo] de Mantes (-[13 Aug] [1035]). "Walterius comes" donated property "prope nostrum castellum…Medanta" to "Carnotensi monasterio Sancti Petri", for the soul of "coniugis mee Adelidis filiorumque meorum", by charter to [1006], signed by "Walterii comitis, Rodulfi filii eius, Drogonis filii eius…"[24]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Mantes. Comte d'Amboise. "Droco comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis, Eotde comitissæ, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii alterius filii…"[25]. He accompanied Robert II Duke of Normandy to Jerusalem and died on the journey[26]. According to Orderic Vitalis, Henri I King of France took back the Vexin after the death of Comte Drogo[27]. The necrology of Reims Saint-Rémi records the death "X Kal Aug" of "Drogo comes"[28]. m ([1025 or before]) as her first husband, GODGIFU [Goda] of England, daughter of ÆTHELRED II "the Unready" King of England & his second wife Emma de Normandie (-before 1049). Her parentage is stated by Orderic Vitalis, who says that Godgifu went into exile in Normandy with her brother[29] in 1013. According to Orderic Vitalis, her first marriage was arranged by Robert II Duke of Normandy[30], indicating that she probably did not return to England. This information is suspect, assuming that the charter of "Robertus Rex", which names "Comes Drogo…cum duobus fratribus Fulcone…et Rodulpho necnon uxore cum filiis supra memorati Drogonis", is correctly dated to 1025 as Duke Robert did not succeed as duke until 1027[31]. Another possibility is that Drogo's children at that date were born from an earlier otherwise unrecorded marriage. There is no indication of the birth dates of his known children shown below, but the fact that none of them was given a typically Anglo-Saxon name also suggests that Godgifu may not have been the mother of all of them (although she is attested as mother of the son Raoul, see below). "Droco comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis, Eotde comitissæ, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii alterius filii…"[32]. Godgifu married secondly ([1036]) as his first wife, Eustache [II] Comte de Boulogne . Her second marriage is referred to by Florence of Worcester[33]. Comte Drogo & his wife had three children:

a) RAOUL de Mantes ([1025/30]-21 Dec 1057, bur Peterborough). His parentage is given by Orderic Vitalis37. Florence of Worcester calls Raoul the "son of King Edward's sister"[34]. "Droco comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis, Eotde comitissæ, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii alterius filii…"[35]. Simeon of Durham names "earl Rodulph the son of king Eadward's sister Goda" in 1051[36]. Earl of Hereford.

- EARLS of HEREFORD, Families of SUDELEY and TRACY.

b) GAUTHIER [III] de Mantes (before [29 Mar 1030/10 Apr 1031]-poisoned Falaise [2 Aug] 1063). His parentage is given by Orderic Vitalis, who lists him after his brother Raoul [37]. "Drogo comes" agreed to donate property to Jumièges by charter dated to [29 Mar 1030/10 Apr 1031] subscribed by "Walterii filius eius"[38]. "Droco comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis, Eotde comitissæ, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii alterius filii…"[39]. He succeeded his father in 1035 as Comte de Mantes. "Comes Gualterius" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 22 Jan 1060 which names "pater meus Drogo comes"[40]. He claimed the county of Maine, by right of his wife, after the death in Mar 1062 of her nephew Héribert [II] Comte du Maine and took possession[41]. Guillaume II Duke of Normandy defeated and imprisoned him end-1063. Orderic Vitalis records that Gauthier and his wife died "poisoned - so the rumour goes - by the evil machinations of their enemies", and that Duke Guillaume took control over Maine after this[42]. The necrology of Saint-Père-en-Vallée records the death "IV Non Aug" of "Gualterius comes"[43], which may refer to Comte Gauthier [III]. m BIOTE du Maine, daughter of HERIBERT [I] "Eveille-Chien" Comte du Maine & his wife --- (-poisoned Falaise 1063). Guillaume de Poitiers names "la sœur de Hugues" as wife of "Gautier comte de Mantes", when recording the latter's claim to Maine[44]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

c) FOULQUES de Mantes . His parentage is given by Orderic Vitalis, who lists him after his two brothers and specifies that he was Bishop of Amiens[45].

3. FOULQUES de Mantes . "Comes Drogo…cum duobus fratribus Fulcone…et Rodulpho necnon uxore cum filiis supra memorati Drogonis" are named in a charter of "Robertus Rex" dated 1030[46]. "Droco comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis, Eotde comitissæ, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii alterius filii…"[47].

4. daughter . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the mother of "Waleranni comitis [Mellentini]" as daughter of "Gauterus Albus de Albamarla"[48]. Yves de Chartres names "Gualterius Albus" as father of "matrem Gualeranni comitis"[49]. m HUGUES Comte de Meulan, son of GALERAN [II] Comte de Meulan & his wife --- (-after 25 Aug 1005).

1. GUY (-after [1091/94]). Comte d´Amiens. A charter dated to [1091/94] records the donation by "comites Ambianis Guido…et Ivo" of their possessions in "vicecomitatus de villa Duri et Sancti Mauricii" to Amiens Cathedral, although the document is suspect as the language is atypical of charters of the time[50].

2. YVES (-after [1091/94]). Comte d´Amiens. A charter dated to [1091/94] records the donation by "comites Ambianis Guido…et Ivo" of their possessions in "vicecomitatus de villa Duri et Sancti Mauricii" to Amiens Cathedral, although the document is suspect as the language is atypical of charters of the time[51].

B. COMTES d´AMIENS (SEIGNEURS de BOVES)

1. HUGUES [de Boves] . Ducange suggests that Hugues, who is only named in the charter dated 1117 which is cited below, could only have claimed that the "bourg du château de Crespy" (the subject of the dispute) belonged to him if he was related to the comtes d´Amiens who are shown in Part A of the present chapter[52]. m ---. The name of Hugues´s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had one child:

a) DREUX [Drogo] de Boves (-[1071/76]). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1117 which records a dispute between the monks of Saint-Arnoul de Crespy and [his son] "miles Ingelrannus" who claimed "quoddam burgum in suburbio castri situm" [château de Crespy] possessed "tam a avo suo quam a suo patre Drogone", and granted to his mother as dower, while the monks claimed that "Walterus…comes Ambianensis simul et Crespeiensis cum uxore sua Adela" [Gauthier [II] "le Blanc" Comte d´Amiens, see part A above] had donated the land, as confirmed by Robert II King of France and others, and that "Hugo avus eius" who had invaded the place with violence had later relinquished it, retaining "mansuram suam" in return for an annual payment[53]. Seigneur de Boves. "Drogonis de Bova, Nevelonis de Bova" subscribed the charter dated 1042 under which "Theobaldus et Stefanus frater meus germanus" [Thibaut III Comte de Blois and Etienne Comte de Troyes] donated "alodium nostrum…in pago Ambianensi super fluvium Iseræ…Crissiacum…[et] Gaudiaco et Rivaria" {Croissy, Gouy en Amiénois}, for the soul of "patris nostri Odonis comitis"[54]. "Drogo Bovensis, Robertus filius eius, Oilardus miles ipsius" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" regulated rights of the vicomtes in the lands of the monks of Saint-Firmin and donated property to the church of Amiens[55]. Guy Bishop of Amiens names "Drogonis Bovensis…uxor illius ac filii Ingelrannus…et Robertus, Ansellusque", in the presence of "Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius", in an undated charter relating to "advocatione et vicecomitatu Costency"[56]. m --- (-after [1071/76]). The name of Dreux's wife is not known. She outlived her husband according to the charter dated 1117 which is cited above. Dreux & his wife had four children:

i) ENGUERRAND [I] de Boves (-[1117]). Guy Bishop of Amiens names "Drogonis Bovensis…uxor illius ac filii Ingelrannus…et Robertus, Ansellusque", in the presence of "Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius", in an undated charter relating to "advocatione et vicecomitatu Costency"[57]. Seigneur de Boves et de la Fère-sur-Oise.

- see below.

ii) ROBERT de Boves . Guy Bishop of Amiens names "Drogonis Bovensis…uxor illius ac filii Ingelrannus…et Robertus, Ansellusque", in the presence of "Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius", in an undated charter relating to "advocatione et vicecomitatu Costency"[58]. "Drogo Bovensis, Robertus filius eius, Oilardus miles ipsius" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" regulated rights of the vicomtes in the lands of the monks of Saint-Firmin and donated property to the church of Amiens[59]. A charter dated 28 Nov 1131 records the donation of "Cais" to the monastery of Lihons Saint-Pierre by "bone memorie Ingelrannus de Fara et Anselmus clericus frater eius et Robertus tertius frater, annuente Mathildi sorore sua" and the later confirmation by "Robertus de Cais, prefati Anselmi filius"[60].

iii) ANSEAU de Boves . Guy Bishop of Amiens names "Drogonis Bovensis…uxor illius ac filii Ingelrannus…et Robertus, Ansellusque", in the presence of "Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius", in an undated charter relating to "advocatione et vicecomitatu Costency"[61]. 1069. A charter dated 28 Nov 1131 records the donation of "Cais" to the monastery of Lihons Saint-Pierre by "bone memorie Ingelrannus de Fara et Anselmus clericus frater eius et Robertus tertius frater, annuente Mathildi sorore sua" and the later confirmation by "Robertus de Cais, prefati Anselmi filius"[62]. m ---. The name of Anseau´s wife is not known. Anseau & his wife had one child:

(a) ROBERT de Cais . A charter dated 28 Nov 1131 records the donation of "Cais" to the monastery of Lihons Saint-Pierre by "bone memorie Ingelrannus de Fara et Anselmus clericus frater eius et Robertus tertius frater, annuente Mathildi sorore sua" and the later confirmation by "Robertus de Cais, prefati Anselmi filius"[63].

iv) MATHILDE de Boves . A charter dated 28 Nov 1131 records the donation of "Cais" to the monastery of Lihons Saint-Pierre by "bone memorie Ingelrannus de Fara et Anselmus clericus frater eius et Robertus tertius frater, annuente Mathildi sorore sua" and the later confirmation by "Robertus de Cais, prefati Anselmi filius"[64].

The precise relationship between the following person and the main Boves family has not been traced, but his name following that of Dreux de Boves in the witness list of the charter quoted below suggests a close relationship:

1. NIVELONG de Boves (-after 1042). "Drogonis de Bova, Nevelonis de Bova" subscribed the charter dated 1042 under which "Theobaldus et Stefanus frater meus germanus" [Thibaut III Comte de Blois and Etienne Comte de Troyes] donated "alodium nostrum…in pago Ambianensi super fluvium Iseræ…Crissiacum…[et] Gaudiaco et Rivaria" {Croissy, Gouy en Amiénois}, for the soul of "patris nostri Odonis comitis"[65].

ENGUERRAND [I] de Boves, son of DREUX [Drogo] de Boves & his wife --- (-[1117]). Guy Bishop of Amiens names "Drogonis Bovensis…uxor illius ac filii Ingelrannus…et Robertus, Ansellusque", in the presence of "Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius", in an undated charter relating to "advocatione et vicecomitatu Costency"[66]. Seigneur de Boves et de la Fère-sur-Oise. Comte d'Amiens 1085: "Enguerrand comte d´Amiens et avoué de Boves" is named in a charter of the abbey of Saint-Acheul dated 1085[67]. Sire de Coucy [1085]. "…Ingelrannus de Codiciaco…et Thomas filius eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1086 which confirmed property of the church of Reims[68]. The date when Enguerrand [I] acquired Coucy is difficult to establish precisely. 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"[69]. The source does not specify who expelled Aubry from Coucy, but it is likely that it was Enguerrand. Aubry is named for the last time in 1079 in French sources in connection with Coucy, so it is likely that his expulsion occurred after that date. Presumably Enguerrand was acting to claim Coucy in the name of his wife, heiress of Coucy as suggested below. Vicomte de Coucy 1095[70]. Suger's Vita Ludovici records that "Thomam de Marna" was besieged by "pater eius Engerrannus de Bova" at "castrum…Mons Acutus…in pago Laudunensi"[71]. A charter dated 1117 records a dispute between the monks of Saint-Arnoul de Crespy and [his son] "miles Ingelrannus" who claimed "quoddam burgum in suburbio castri situm" [château de Crespy] possessed "tam a avo suo quam a suo patre Drogone", and granted to his mother as dower, while the monks claimed that "Walterus…comes Ambianensis simul et Crespeiensis cum uxore sua Adela" [Gauthier [II] "le Blanc" Comte d´Amiens, see part A above] had donated the land, as confirmed by Robert II King of France and others, and that "Hugo avus eius" who had invaded the place with violence had later relinquished it, retaining "mansuram suam" in return for an annual payment[72].

m (repudiated) as her second husband, ADA de Marle, divorced wife of AUBRY [de Beaumont-sur-Oise] Vicomte de Coucy, daughter of LETARD de Roucy Seigneur de Marle & his wife ---. 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[73]. Her parentage and second marriage are indicated by the Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis which names "Letaldus de Marla…filiam nomine Adam" as mother of "Thomam de Marla"[74], read together with the sources which indicate that Thomas was the son of Enguerrand [I] de Bove Comte d´Amiens. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "filia…Letardi domni de Marla…Ada" as mother of "Thomam de Cocy"[75]. It is assumed that "Adela" in the first source is the same person as "Ada" in the second and third sources, but this is not beyond all doubt. [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.

Mistress (1): SIBYLLE de Porcien, wife of GODEFROI de Namur, daughter of ROGER Comte de Porcien & his wife Ermengarde ---. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Sibiliam filiam comitis Rogerii Porcensis" as wife of "comes Godefridus de Namuco"[76]. The Chronicon Huberti names "filiam suo [=Rogerus Porcensium comes] Sibillam" as wife of "Godefrido filio Alberti comitis Namucensis"[77]. Guibert de Nogent records that "Ingelrannus" abducted "filia…Rogeri comitis Porcensis", wife of "Namurensi…comiti Godefrido" and in a later passage that the couple had a daughter[78].

Enguerrand [I] & his first wife had two children:

1. THOMAS de Coucy ([1070/75]]-[1130/31]). The Annales Lobienses name "Letaldus de Marla…filiam nomine Adam" as mother of "Thomam de Marla"[79]. Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle, Comte d'Amiens.

- see below.

2. BEATRIX de Boves (-1144). Malbrancq records her parentage and marriage[80], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. m [as his second wife,] ADAM Châtelain d´Amiens, son of --- (-1125 or after).

Enguerrand had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

3. daughter . Guibert de Nogent records that "Ingelrannus" abducted "filia…Rogeri comitis Porcensis", wife of "Namurensi…comiti Godefrido" and in a later passage that the couple had a daughter[81].

THOMAS de Coucy, son of ENGUERRAND [I] de Boves Seigneur de Coucy & his first wife Ada de Marle [Roucy] ([1070/75]-[1130/31]). The Annales Lobienses name "Letaldus de Marla…filiam nomine Adam" as mother of "Thomam de Marla"[82]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "filia…Letardi domni de Marla… Ada" as mother of "Thomam de Cocy"[83]. Guibert de Nogent names "Thomam, Ingelranni filium"[84]. "…Ingelrannus de Codiciaco…et Thomas filius eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1086 which confirmed property of the church of Reims[85]. William of Tyre records "…Thomas de Feria…" among those who joined the contingent led by Hugues Comte de Vermandois on the First Crusade in 1096[86]. Suger's Vita Ludovici records that "Thomam de Marna" was besieged by "pater eius Engerrannus de Bova" at "castrum…Mons Acutus…in pago Laudunensi"[87]. Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle, Comte d'Amiens. In 1117, Louis VI "le Gros" King of France confiscated the county of Amiens and granted it to Adelais Ctss de Vermandois[88]. Suger's Vita Ludovici also records that "Thomam de Marna" was eventually captured and died in captivity[89]. The Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis records in 1128 that "Louis roi des Français fit marcher une armée contre Thomas de Marle seigneur de Coucy", who was captured by "Raoul comte de Vermandois" and handed mortally wounded to the king[90].

m firstly ([1100], repudiated) IDA de Hainaut, daughter of BAUDOUIN II Comte de Hainaut & his wife Ida de Louvain ([1085]-after [1105]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to "sororem Balduini comitis Hainoensis" as wife of "Thomam de Marla"[91]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to a second unnamed sister of "comitis Hainoniensis" who married "Thome de Marla"[92]. The Annales Lobienses refer to "sororem Balduini comitis Hainoensis" as wife of "Thomam de Marla"[93]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

m secondly ---. This second marriage is indicated by Suger's Vita Ludovici which records that "Thomam de Marna" acquired "castrum…Mons Acutus in pago Laudunensi, occasione cuiusdam matrimonii"[94]. Tardif suggests that she was "probablement la fille de Roger de Montaigu et d´Ermengarde", adding that the couple were separated soon afterwards on the grounds of consanguinity (no primary source cited which provides the basis for the statement)[95].

m thirdly MELISENDE de Crécy, daughter of GUY Seigneur de Crécy-sur-Serre & his wife --- (-after 1147). The Annales Lobienses name "de terra Ambianensi…Milesendem" as wife of "Thomam de Marla" after he repudiated his first wife[96]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the second wife of "Thomas de Coci" as "domna de Bovis"[97]. Tardif records Thomas´s third marriage with "Milesende de Crécy, héritière de Guy seigneur de Crécy-sur-Serre", adding that her dowry was "les deux châteaux de Crécy et de Nouvion-l´Abbesse, dépendant tous deux de l´abbaye de Saint-Jean de Laon" (no primary source cited which provides the basis for the statement)[98]. 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...”[99].

Thomas & his first wife had two children:

1. IDA de Coucy . The Annales Lobienses refer to the two daughters of "Thomam de Marla" & his wife, specifying that one (unnamed, mentioned first) married "Alardo de Cymaco" by whom she was mother of "Gilonem" and after his death "Bernardo de Urbais", by whom she was mother of "Engelranum"[100]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Ydam" as one of the daughters of "Thome de Marla" & his wife "comitis Hainoniensis soror" specifying that she married "Alardo de Cymaco agnomine Poliere, pari Castri Montensis" by whom she was mother of "Engelramum"[101]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Basilia" as one of the two daughters of "Thomam de Cocy", specifying that her husband was "Alardo de Cimay"[102]. m firstly ALARD [III] de Chimay, son of ---. m secondly ([1125]) BERNARD d'Orbais, son of SIGER d´Orbais & his wife --- (-before 1155).

2. BEATRIX de Coucy (-after 1156). The Annales Lobienses refer to the two daughters of "Thomam de Marla" & his wife, specifying that one (unnamed, mentioned second) married "Evrardus de Bretullie" by whom she was mother of "Evrardum et Gualerannum cum aliis"[103]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the other of the two daughters of "Thomam de Cocy" as the husband was "Everardus de Bretulio"[104]. "Ebrardus Britulensium dominus" names his wife Beatrix and his sons “Galeran et Ebrard” in a charter in favour of Charlis abbey[105]. Pope Lucius II ordered an enquiry into the consanguinity between “Ebrardus de Britolio”, who had just returned from Jerusalem, and “filiam...Thomæ de Marna”, presumably with a view to regularise Erard´s second marriage, dated 16 Jun 1144[106]. m ERARD [III] de Breteuil, son of VALERAN [II] Sire de Breteuil & his wife Ivette [Judith] --- (-killed in battle Laodicea 1147).

Thomas & his third wife had four children:

3. ENGUERRAND [II] de Coucy (-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[107]. Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle.

- SEIGNEURS de COUCY.

4. ROBERT de Coucy (-killed in battle Acre 19 Jun 1191). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ingelrannum de Marla et Robertum Bovensem et filiam nomine matris" as children of "Thomam de Marla" by his wife Mélisende[108]. Seigneur de Boves. 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", specifying that Robert was "virem crudelem"[109]. A charter dated 1146 records an agreement between the canons of Amiens Sainte-Marie and "Robertum de Bova, filium Thome" regarding various properties and rights[110]. m BEATRIX de Saint-Pol, daughter of HUGUES [III] "Candavène" Comte de Saint-Pol & his second wife Marguerite de Clermont (-after 1192). “Ingerranus de Bova” donated property from "Robertus pater meus hereditatem meam" to Amiens, with the consent of “Beatrice matre mea et Roberto fratre meo”, by charter dated 1192[111]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Robert & his wife had four children:

a) ENGUERRAND [II] de Boves (-before 1224). Seigneur de Boves. “Ingerranus de Bova” donated property from "Robertus pater meus hereditatem meam" to Amiens, with the consent of “Beatrice matre mea et Roberto fratre meo”, by charter dated 1192[112]. “Ingelrannus de Bova...Robertus frater meus” reached agreement with the church of Amiens, with the consent of "uxor eius Maria et heredes eiusdem Roberti", by charter dated 1201[113]. "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d´Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[114]. Villehardouin records that "Enguerrand de Boves and his brother Robert" joined the Fourth Crusade[115]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...missire Engerranz de Bove, missire Roberz sis frères...”[116]. m (before 1192) ADA de Nesle, daughter of JEAN [I] de Nesle Châtelain de Bruges & his wife Elisabeth van Peteghem (-[Dec 1252/Dec 1254]). "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d´Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[117]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. Enguerrand [II] & his wife had two children:

i) ROBERT de Boves (-[1248/49]). Seigneur de Boves. “Dominus Robertus de Bova” confirmed donations to the church of Amiens "in litteris Ingelranni patris sui...Roberti quondam domini de Bova avi sui" by charter dated Aug 1227[118]. m as her first husband, HELVIDE d'Autrêches, daughter of GUILLAUME de Nanteuil-la-Fosse Seigneur d'Autrêches & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not been identified. 1238/1262. She married secondly Renaud de la Tournelle. Robert & his wife had [one possible child]:

(a) [MABILE de Boves . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. 1292.]

ii) ELISABETH de Boves (-after Jul 1263). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Dame de Boves et de Château-Porcien 1249. m (before May 1214) NICOLAS [V] Sire de Rumigny, son of --- (-1257).

b) ROBERT de Boves (-[Apr 1226/Jul 1228]). “Ingerranus de Bova” donated property from "Robertus pater meus hereditatem meam" to Amiens, with the consent of “Beatrice matre mea et Roberto fratre meo”, by charter dated 1192[119]. “Ingelrannus de Bova...Robertus frater meus” reached agreement with the church of Amiens, with the consent of "uxor eius Maria et heredes eiusdem Roberti", by charter dated 1201[120]. "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d´Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[121]. Villehardouin records that "Enguerrand de Boves and his brother Robert" joined the Fourth Crusade[122]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...missire Engerranz de Bove, missire Roberz sis frères...”[123]. Seigneur de Fouencamps. m MARIE, daughter of --- (-after 1201). “Ingelrannus de Bova...Robertus frater meus” reached agreement with the church of Amiens, with the consent of "uxor eius Maria et heredes eiusdem Roberti", by charter dated 1201[124].

i) ROBERT de Boves (-before Feb 1245). “Ingelrannus de Bova...Robertus frater meus” reached agreement with the church of Amiens, with the consent of "uxor eius Maria et heredes eiusdem Roberti", by charter dated 1201[125]. m MARIE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1239.

ii) THOMAS de Boves . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. 1201.

iii) HELLIN de Boves . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. 1201.

iv) BEATRIX de Boves . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. 1202.

c) HUGUES de Boves (-after May 1202). "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d´Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[126].

d) THOMAS de Boves (-before 1244). "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d´Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[127]. Canon at Amiens 1200. Provost at Amiens Cathedral 1225.

5. MELISENDE de Coucy . Guibert de Nogent records that "Thoma…filiam" married "filius Adæ…Adelelmus" but does not name her[128]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ingelrannum de Marla et Robertum Bovensem et filiam nomine matris" as children of "Thomam de Marla" by his wife Mélisende, specifying that their daughter married "Hugonem de Gornai dominum eiusdem loci"[129]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughter of "Thomas de Coci" & his "secundo uxor domna de Bovis" as "illam que data est Hugoni de Gornaio" but does not name her[130]. m firstly ADELELME Châtelain d´Amiens, son of ADAM Châtelain d´Amiens & his first wife --- (-1151 or before). m secondly as his second wife, HUGUES [IV] de Gournay, son of GERARD de Gournay & his wife Edith de Warenne (-1180).

6. MATHILDE de Coucy (-after 1146). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1151 under which her son "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean, subscribed by "…Robertus comes Ambianensis, avunculus meus"[131]. "Alelmus de Ambianis" granted fishing rights to the church of Amiens, with "parentes eius Guido et Mathildis" and with the consent of "Roberto comite Ambian", by charter dated 1146[132]. m GUY Châtelain d´Amiens, son of ADAM Châtelain d´Amiens & his first wife --- (-[1146/47]).

C. CHÂTELAINS d´AMIENS

1. ADAM (-1125 or after). Châtelain d´Amiens. The Vita Godefridis Bishop of Amiens names "Adamum [Ambianensi] civitatis principem" when recording disturbances in the town[133]. Guibert de Nogent records that "Adam…cui præerat ipse" helped "Ingelrannus urbis comes" quell a rebellion in Amiens[134]. Suger's Vita Ludovici records that "Ambianensem…civitatis Adæ…tyranni" was dispossessed by Louis VI King of France[135]. [m firstly ---. No direct reference to this supposed first marriage has been found. However, assuming that Adam´s second marriage is correctly stated below, it is unlikely that his sons Adelelme and Guy were born to his second wife, who would have been the first cousin of their wives.] m [secondly] BEATRIX de Boves, daughter of ENGUERRAND [I] Seigneur de Boves Comte d´Amiens & his wife Ada de Marle [Roucy] (-1144). Malbrancq records her parentage and marriage[136], but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. Adam & his [first] wife had two children:

a) ADELELME [I] (-1151 or before). Guibert de Nogent names "filius Adæ…Adelelmus, puer" when recording his marriage[137]. Châtelain d´Amiens. m as her first husband, MELISENDE de Coucy, daughter of THOMAS de Marle Comte d´Amiens, Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle et de Boves & his second wife Mélisende de Crècy. Guibert de Nogent records that "Thoma…filiam" married "filius Adæ…Adelelmus" but does not name her[138]. She married secondly Hugues de Gournay. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ingelrannum de Marla et Robertum Bovensem et filiam nomine matris" as children of "Thomam de Marla" by his wife Mélisende, specifying that their daughter married "Hugonem de Gornai dominum eiusdem loci"[139]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughter of "Thomas de Coci" & his "secundo uxor domna de Bovis" as "illam que data est Hugoni de Gornaio" but does not name her[140].

b) GUY (-[1146/47]). Châtelain d´Amiens. "Alelmus de Ambianis" granted fishing rights to the church of Amiens, with "parentes eius Guido et Mathildis" and with the consent of "Roberto comite Ambian", by charter dated 1146[141]. m MATHILDE de Coucy, daughter of THOMAS de Marle Comte d´Amiens, Seigneur de Coucy, de Marle et de Boves & his second wife Mélisende de Crècy (-after 1146). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1151 under which her son "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean, subscribed by "…Robertus comes Ambianensis, avunculus meus"[142]. "Alelmus de Ambianis" granted fishing rights to the church of Amiens, with "parentes eius Guido et Mathildis" and with the consent of "Roberto comite Ambian", by charter dated 1146[143]. Guy & his wife had four children:

i) ADELELME [II] (-21 Nov 1176). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1146 under which "Alelmus de Ambianis" granted fishing rights to the church of Amiens, with "parentes eius Guido et Mathildis" and with the consent of "Roberto comite Ambian"[144]. Châtelain d´Amiens.

- see below.

ii) FLANDRINE (-after 1175). "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean on leaving on crusade, confirming donations by "Uvido pater meus et Mathildis mater mea", with the consent of "sorores meæ Flandria, Melissendis et Mathildis", by charter dated 1151[145]. “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[146]. m (1175) GUERMOND [III] de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens, son of GUERMOND [I] de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens & his first wife Mathilde --- (-after 1186, bur Abbaye du Gard).

iii) MELISENDE (-after 1151). "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean on leaving on crusade, confirming donations by "Uvido pater meus et Mathildis mater mea", with the consent of "sorores meæ Flandria, Melissendis et Mathildis", by charter dated 1151[147].

iv) MATHILDE (-after 1151). "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean on leaving on crusade, confirming donations by "Uvido pater meus et Mathildis mater mea", with the consent of "sorores meæ Flandria, Melissendis et Mathildis", by charter dated 1151[148].

Adam & his [first/second] wife had two children:

c) HUGUES (-1164). Archbishop of Rouen 1129.

d) [THIERRY (-after 1151). "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean on leaving on crusade, confirming donations by "Uvido pater meus et Mathildis mater mea", with the consent of "sorores meæ Flandria, Melissendis et Mathildis", for the soul of "Alermi avunculi mei", by charter dated 1151, subscribed by "Theodoricus Ambianensis, Robertus comes Ambianensis, avunculus meus"[149]. The transcription of this document consulted does not specify the relationship between the donor and "Theodoricus Ambianensis", but the latter has been assumed by secondary sources to be the donor´s uncle.]

ADELELME [II] d´Amiens, son of GUY Châtelain d´Amiens & his wife Mathilde de Coucy (-21 Nov 1176). Châtelain d´Amiens. "Alelmus de Ambianis" granted fishing rights to the church of Amiens, with "parentes eius Guido et Mathildis" and with the consent of "Roberto comite Ambian", by charter dated 1146[150]. "Aleaume d´Amiens sire de Flixecourt" confirmed agreement with the abbey of Saint-Lucien concerning donations by "Guy son père", with the consent of "Ade sa femme…", by charter dated 1150[151]. "Alermus Fleciscortis et Ambianis civitatis princeps quartus" confirmed his donation to Amiens Saint-Jean on leaving on crusade, confirming donations by "Uvido pater meus et Mathildis mater mea", with the consent of "sorores meæ Flandria, Melissendis et Mathildis", for the soul of "Alermi avunculi mei", by charter dated 1151, subscribed by "Theodoricus Ambianensis, Robertus comes Ambianensis, avunculus meus"[152].

m ADA, daughter of ---. "Aleaume d´Amiens sire de Flixecourt" confirmed agreement with the abbey of Saint-Lucien concerning donations by "Guy son père", with the consent of "Ade sa femme…", by charter dated 1150[153].

Adelelme [II] & his wife had two children:

1. DREUX (-[1194/95]). "Dreux d´Amiens seigneur du château de Flexicourt" confirmed privileges of the priory of Flexicourt "depuis le vivant de Aleaume son père" by charter dated 1180[154]. Seigneur de Flexicourt, de Vignacourt, de la Broye et de l´Etoile. m (before 1190) MARGUERITE de Saint-Pol, daughter of ANSELME Comte de Saint-Pol & his first wife --- (-after 1219). Her parentage is confirmed by Villehardouin who records that "Count Hugh of St Paul, Peter of Amiens his nephew…" formed the third division in the attack on Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204[155]. Dreux & his wife had [six] children:

a) PIERRE (-Philippi, Macedonia 1204). Seigneur de Vignacourt et de Flexicourt. "Pierre d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas son frère", by charter dated May 1200[156]. "Reginaldus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[157]. Villehardouin records that "Count Hugh of St Paul, Peter of Amiens his nephew…" formed the third division in the attack on Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204[158].

b) RENAUD (-1227, bur Vignacourt). Châtelain d´Amiens. "Regilnadus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[159]. "Regnaud d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas, Aleaume et Bernard ses frères", by charter dated Jul 1210[160]. m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-[1224/27]). "Regilnadus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[161].

- SEIGNEURS de VIGNACOURT, de FLEXICOURT et de REGNAUVILLE[162].

c) THIBAUT (-after 1252). "Regilnadus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[163]. Sire de Canaples et d´Outrebois. m ---. The name of Thibaut´s wife is not known. Thibaut & his wife had five children[164]:

i) [JEANNE (-after 1260). Père Anselme names "Jeanne d´Amiens, dame de Talmas, de l´Orsignol et de Buire-aux-Bis, fille de Thibaut d´Amiens, seigneur de Winacourt et de Canaples" as the wife of "Gilles II…seigneur de Mailly" but cites no corresponding primary source[165]. m GILLES [II] Seigneur de Mailly, son of GILLES [I] Seigneur de Mailly & his wife Avicie de Heilly (-after 1270).]

d) [THOMAS (-after 1244). "Pierre d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas son frère", by charter dated May 1200[166]. "Regnaud d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas, Aleaume et Bernard ses frères", by charter dated Jul 1210[167]. The order of the names in the last document suggests that "Thomas" may represent a mistranscription for "Thibaut" by Dom Villevieille.]

e) ADELELME (-before Aug 1248). "Regilnadus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[168]. "Regnaud d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas, Aleaume et Bernard ses frères", by charter dated Jul 1210[169]. Seigneur de l´Etoile.

f) BERNARD (-Jul 1251). "Regilnadus de Ambianis…son frère" assumed the succession of "Pierre fils aîné de Dreux comte d´Amiens et de Marguerite, étant mort en 1202 au voyage de Constantinople", with the consent of "Mathilde son épouse…ses filles Marguerite et Adéline, de ses frères Thibault, Aléaume et Bernard"[170]. "Regnaud d´Amiens" donated property to Moreaucourt, with the consent of "Thomas, Aleaume et Bernard ses frères", by charter dated Jul 1210[171]. Seigneur de Regnauville 1226. Seigneur d´Estrées 1251.

2. PIERRE (-after 1172).

D. VIDAMES d´AMIENS (PICQUIGNY)

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

1. EUSTACHE (-after 1069). Vidame d´Amiens. "…Eustachius vicedominus, Guermundus frater eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [1069/74] relating to "vicecomitatu Costencii" for Sainte-Marie d'Amiens[172].

2. GUERMOND [I] (-after 1069). "…Guermundus frater vicedomini…" subscribed the charter dated 1069 under which "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" donated property to Sainte-Marie d'Amiens[173].

3. ARNAUD de Picquigny . Vidame d´Amiens. m ---. The name of Arnaud´s wife is not known. Arnaud & his wife had one child:

a) MELISENDE de Picquigny . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "de…regis Francorum Karoli Magni stirpe et familia progenitam, Ernulphi vicedomini de Pinkinio filiam…Milesendem" as wife of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus"[174]. Her alleged descent from Charlemagne has not been traced. m GUILLAUME [II] Châtelain de Saint-Omer, son of [GUILLAUME [I] Châtelain de Saint-Omer] & his [first wife ---] (-1143 or after).

4. GUERMOND [II] de Picquigny (-after 1131). Vidame d´Amiens. m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-13 Feb 1144, bur Abbaye de Saint-Jean). The wife of Guermond [I] is called Beatrix in secondary sources but the primary source on which this is based, as well as the source which records her date of death and place of burial which are shown above, has not yet been identified. Domesday Descendants records that the --- de Saint-Valéry, daughter of Renaud de Saint-Valéry was the mother of "Gerard II de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens", presumably indicating Gérard [I], and cites the cartulary of Oseney[175]. The chronology for this connection does not appear ideal, assuming that the dates of the members of the Picquigny family are accurately recorded in the present document. However, a connection (maybe a family relationship) between the Saint-Valéry and Picquigny families is shown by the letter written by Pope Alexander III to Henri Archbishop of Reims, dated 29 Mar 1154, to enforce reparations from "vicedominus Pinciniaco, Bern. de S. Walerico et Gualterius Tyrellus" for the damage which they had caused to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Selincourt[176]. Guermond [I] & his wife had six children:

a) GERARD [I] (-1178 or after, bur Abbaye du Gard). Vidame d´Amiens. "Girard vidame de Picquigny" donated property to "la maison de Gabarinville, lorsque dam Euphémie sa sœur s´y fit religieuse" by charter dated 1149[177]. Pope Alexander III wrote to Henri Archbishop of Reims 29 Mar 1154 to enforce reparations from "vicedominus Pinciniaco, Bern. de S. Walerico et Gualterius Tyrellus" for the damage which they had caused to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Selincourt[178]. Pope Alexander III wrote to Henri Archbishop of Reims 23 May 1154 to enforce reparations from "vicedominus Pinginniacensis" for the damage which they had caused to the abbey of Cercamps[179]. m MATHILDE d´Aumâle, daughter of ---. A manuscript history of the foundation of Melsa Abbey records that “Willielmus” had “sorores quatuor, filias Stephani” who married “una…vicedomino de Pynkeney, altera…vicedomino de Verberay, tertia…Bertanno de Brikebet, quarta Willielmo de Romare et postea Petro de Brus”[180]. She is named in her husband's [1160/65] grant to Southwick Priory for the souls of his and her parents[181]. Guermond [II] & his wife had three children:

i) GUERMOND [III] (-after 1186, bur Abbaye du Gard). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1190 under which his son "Girard vidame de Picquigny" confirmed the donation made by "Girard son ayeul, aux malades du val de Picquigny, laquelle Vermond son père a acquittée pendant toute sa vie"[182]. Vidame d´Amiens. “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[183]. m (1175) FLANDRINE d´Amiens, daughter of GUY Châtelain d´Amiens & his wife Mathilde de Coucy. “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[184]. Guermond [III] & his wife had five children:

(a) GERARD [II] (-Palestine 1190). “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[185]. Vidame d´Amiens. "Girard vidame de Picquigny" confirmed the donation made by "Girard son ayeul, aux malades du val de Picquigny, laquelle Vermond son père a acquittée pendant toute sa vie" by charter dated 1190[186].

(b) ENGUERRAND (-[Jun/Nov] 1224). Vidame d´Amiens. "Enguerrand de Picquigny, vidame d´Amiens" confirmed the donations made to the leprosery of Picquigny by "Gérard l´ancien vidame son ayeul, par Gérard son frère" and founded "une chapellenie à Tansol" for the soul of "Enguerrant de Lully son cousin", by charter dated 1205[187].

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(d) MATHILDE .

(e) BEATRIX .

ii) PIERRE (-after 1179). “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[188].

iii) JEAN (-after 1179). “Weremundus vicedomini Pinconii” donated property “in montana de feodo meo...territoria Moncellorum, Maisniliorum et Vacariarum” to Lannoy abbey, with the consent of “Flandrina uxor mea, Girardus filius meus, Petrus et Johannes fratres mei”, by charter dated 1179[189].

b) ENGUERRAND .

c) ADA . "Drogo dominus Monciaci" released "Hauvi uxorem Gisleberti de Meirart", on the advice of "uxoris meæ Adæ", by charter dated 5 Feb "in eodem anno quo mortuus est Rainaldus de Merlodo"[190]. m (before 1144) DREUX [III] de Moncy, son of DREUX [II] de Moncy & his wife Basilie --- (-after 1151).

d) BEATRIX (-after 1144). m GUERARD de Dours Sire de Dours, Vicomte et Vidame de Brebières, son of --- (-after 1148).

e) EUPHEMIE (-after 1149). "Girard vidame de Picquigny" donated property to "la maison de Gabarinville, lorsque dam Euphémie sa sœur s´y fit religieuse" by charter dated 1149[191]. m RENAUD Seigneur de Bulles, son of LANCELIN [II] de Beauvais Seigneur de Bulles & his wife Adela de Dammartin (-after 1167).

f) GISELE (-after 1144).

5. daughter . A "sœur de Guermond de Picquigny, mariée en Angleterre avec un riche seigneur nommé Joelle de Totenes" is referred to in the De Miraculis sanctæ Mariæ Laudunensis[192]. m JUHEL de Totnes, son of ALURED & his wife --- (-[after 1099]).

ENGUERRAND de Picquigny, son of GUERMOND [III] de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens & his wife Flandrine d´Amiens (-[Jun/Nov] 1224). Vidame d´Amiens. “Ingelrannus de Pinconio vicedominus Ambianensis” confirmed a donation to Amiens made by "Fulcho dominus de Kyerru" by charter dated 6 Apr 1204[193]. "Enguerrand de Picquigny, vidame d´Amiens" confirmed the donations made to the leprosery of Picquigny by "Gérard l´ancien vidame son ayeul, par Gérard son frère" and founded "une chapellenie à Tansol" for the soul of "Enguerrant de Lully son cousin", by charter dated 1205[194]. “Ingelrannus de Pinchonio vicedominus Ambianensis” donated property to the church of Amiens for the anniversaries of "meo et...uxoris mee Margarete" by charter dated Apr 1209[195]. "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[196].

m MARGUERITE de Ponthieu, daughter of JEAN [I] Comte de Ponthieu & his third wife Beatrix de Saint-Pol (-after Aug 1216). “Ingelrannus de Pinchonio vicedominus Ambianensis” donated property to the church of Amiens for the anniversaries of "meo et...uxoris mee Margarete" by charter dated Apr 1209[197]. "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[198].

Enguerrand & his wife had ten children:

1. GUERMOND (-after 1197).

2. MARIE (-after 1197). m EUSTACHE d´Encre, son of --- (-before 1197).

3. GERARD [III] (-[May 1248/Jun 1249]). "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[199]. Vidame d´Amiens. "Girardus dominus Pincenii et vicedominus Ambianensis" confirmed the donation of salt to Paris Hôtel-Dieu made by "Ingerrandus quondam pater meus", with the consent of "Aaliddis uxoris mee", by charter dated Feb 1244[200]. "Vicedominus de Pinquigniaco et Aaliz uxor prefati vicedomini et...Petrus de Villamarchaz miles dictus Cambellanus et Ysabel relicta defuncti Ade Cambellani de Villabeum" paid revenue to “prior de Tornanfuie" by charter dated Mar 1244[201]. m firstly LAURE de Montfort, daughter of SIMON [IV] Sire de Montfort & his wife Alix de Montmorency (-1227 or before). m secondly (before 1243) as her second husband, ALIX de Vierzon Dame de Tournenfuy, widow of GAUTHIER [III] de Villebéon "le Chambellan", daughter of HERVE [II] Seigneur de Vierzon & his second wife Marie de Dampierre (-3 Dec 1245). "Girardus dominus Pincenii et vicedominus Ambianensis" confirmed the donation of salt to Paris Hôtel-Dieu made by "Ingerrandus quondam pater meus", with the consent of "Aaliddis uxoris mee", by charter dated Feb 1244[202]. "Vicedominus de Pinquigniaco et Aaliz uxor prefati vicedomini et...Petrus de Villamarchaz miles dictus Cambellanus et Ysabel relicta defuncti Ade Cambellani de Villabeum" paid revenue to “prior de Tornanfuie" by charter dated Mar 1244[203]. The necrology of the Abbaye du Jard records the death "III Non Dec" of "Aaliz quondam vicedomine de Pingquiniaco" and her donation of revenue “in decima de Villabeonis”[204]. m thirdly (1246) as her first husband, MATHILDE de Crecques, daughter of ANSEAU [II] Seigneur de Crecques & his wife Beatrix de Guines (-after 1296). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Joannes", son of "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde", married secondly "sororem domini Roberti de Cresekes, relictam vicedomini de Pinkengni"[205]. She married secondly (before Sep 1251) as his second wife, Jan Heer van Oudenaarde. “Johannes de Audenarde miles et...Mathildis relicta...Gerardi quondam vicedomini Pinchonii uxor nostra” confirmed a donation to Amiens made by “Eustachius dictus Dyabolus” by charter dated Apr 1252[206]. Gérard & his first wife had two children:

a) MARGUERITE (-after 1257). "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[207]. m firstly (Jul 1246) NICOLAS [VI] de Rumigny, son of --- (-1249). m secondly (before Jun 1251) as his second wife, THOMAS de Coucy Seigneur de Vervins, son of THOMAS de Coucy Seigneur de Vervins & his wife Mathilde de Rethel (-before 1276).

b) JEANNE (-after 1246). m (before Feb 1246) GAUTHIER [IV] Sire de Heilly, son of --- (-after 1246).

Gérard & his second wife had one child:

c) ALIX .

Gérard & his third wife had two children:

d) JEAN (-Perusa, Italy 29 Sep 1304). Vidame d´Amiens. Seneschal of Gascony 1303.

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e) MATHIEU .

4. RENAUD . "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[208]. m ---. The name of Renaud´s wife is not known. Renaud & his wife had one child:

a) daughter . m as his second wife, MICHEL d´Antoing Sire de Harnes, son of HUGUES [II] Sire d´Antoing et d´Epinoy & his wife Ida de Douai (-1269 or before).

5. FLANDRINE (-after Aug 1216). "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[209].

6. IDA (-after Aug 1216). "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[210].

7. MARGUERITE (-after Aug 1216). "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[211].

8. MARIE (-after Aug 1216). "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[212].

9. ENGUERRAND (-after 1241).

10. GUILLAUME (-after 1269). Seigneur de Mortagne.

JEAN de Picquigny, son of GERARD de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens & his third wife Mathilde de Crecques (-Perusa, Italy 29 Sep 1304). Vidame d´Amiens. Seneschal of Gascony 1303.

m (before 1278) MARGUERITE de Beaumetz, daughter of GILLES de Beaumetz Châtelain de Bapaume & his wife ---.

Jean & his wife had eleven children:

1. RENAUD (-1315). Vidame d´Amiens. m (before 4 Aug 1314) as her second husband, JEANNE d'Eu, widow of RAYMOND [VI] Vicomte de Turenne, daughter of JEAN [II] de Brienne Comte d'Eu & his wife Beatrix de Châtillon (-after 12 Mar 1325). Renaud & his wife had two children:

a) MARGUERITE (-after 4 Mar 1377). Vidamesse d´Amiens, Dame de Picquigny. m firstly (Dec 1323) JEAN de Roucy Seigneur de Pierrepont, son of --- (-[1326/28]). m secondly (Jul 1328) GAUTHIER de Noyers Seigneur d´Eclaron, son of --- (-killed in battle 1339). m thirdly ([29 Jul 1357/14 Nov 1359]) RAOUL Sire de Raigneval, Seigneur de Pierrepont, son of --- (-after 4 Mar 1377).

b) MARIE . m JACQUES de Croy, son of ---.

2. GERARD . Seigneur de Bergicourt.

3. GUILLAUME (-before 28 Oct 1330).

4. FERRY (-before 1344). Seigneur d´Ailly-sur-Somme et de Hervey. m (before 29 Sep 1319) BEATRIX de Nesle Dame de Falvy et de la Hérelle, daughter of JEAN [III] de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy & his wife ---. Ferry & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN (-[Jan 1346/Mar 1348]). m as her first husband, CATHERINE de Châtillon-sur-Marne, daughter of HUGUES de Châtillon Seigneur de Leuze & his wife --- (-after 1383). She married secondly ([1354]) Jean [II] Comte de Grandpré. Jean & his wife had two children:

i) MARGUERITE (-[19 Mar 1371/1376]). Dame de Falvy et de la Hérelle. m as his first wife, HUGUES de Melun Burchgraeve van Gent, son of JEAN [I] de Melun Vicomte de Melun, Comte de Tancarville & his second wife Isabelle d´Antoing (-1406).

ii) JEANNE . m GILLES de Soyecourt, son of ---.

b) MARGUERITE (-after 1378).

c) MARIE (-1381). m JEAN [V] de Hangest, son of --- (-[4 Apr 1358/1363]).

5. JEAN (-killed in battle Hainaut 1340). Seigneur de Saint-Ouen et d´Ailly. m as her second husband, MARTHA d´Amiens, widow of BAUDOUIN [IV] Sire de Crecquy et de Fressin, daughter of GILLES d´Amiens Seigneur de Canaples et d´Outrebois & his wife ---. Jean& his wife had one child:

a) JEANNE (-after 1373). Dame de Canaples et d´Outrebois. m firstly JEAN de Mailly Seigneur de Talmas et de Buyre-au-Bois, son of ---. m secondly (1354) HENDRIK van Beveren Heer van Dixmuiden, son of --- (-after 27 Dec 1367).

6. ROBERT (-after 10 Feb 1358). m --- de Fluy, daughter of GARIN Seigneur de Fluy & his wife --- (-before 10 Feb 1358).

- SEIGNEURS de FLUY[213].

7. MATHILDE (-after 1338). Dame de Gouy. m ([1300]) as his second wife, HUGUES [IV] Sire d´Antoing et d´Epinoy, son of HUGUES [III] Sire d´Antoing et d´Epinoy & his first wife Sibylle de Wavrin (-[1310]).

8. MARGUERITE (-after 16 Nov 1343). m (Apr 1291) MATHIEU de Roye Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu, son of MATHIEU [I] de Roye Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu & his wife Jeanne Dame de Vendeuil.

9. MARIE . m JEAN Seigneur de Saint-Amand, son of ---.

10. CATHERINE (-after 13 Jan 1324). m JEAN [I] Seigneur d´Auxy, son of --- (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302).

11. JEANNE . m (contract 1 Nov 1292) JEAN [II] Seigneur de Varennes, son of --- (-after Sep 1302).

E. SEIGNEURS de HANGEST

Hangest-en-Santerre is located in the canton of Moreuil, south-east of Amiens, in the present-day French département of Somme. A junior branch of this family were seigneurs de Genlis, whose name was changed to Villequier-Aumont in the 18th century and which is located just north of Chauny and south-east of Ham, and was previously in the county of Vermandois[214].

Two brothers:

1. FLORENT [I] de Hangest (-Acre [1190/91]). "...Florentius de Hangest et Albertus frater eius…" are named among the arbitrators in a charter dated 1190 which records the settlement of a dispute with Ourscamp concerning "molendini de Salice"[215]. Roger of Hoveden names “...Florentius de Angest...” among those who died at the siege of Acre[216]. m ---. The name of Florent´s wife is not known. Florent & his wife had [two] children:

a) [JEAN [I] de Hangest (-[1190/1202]). Père Anselme names "Jean seigneur de Hangest [...vivoit en 1190]...Aubert de Hangest" as the two sons of Florent [I] de Hangest but cites no primary source which confirms the statement[217]. He adds that Jean [I] founded “la chapelle de S. Martin de Hangest”. Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. m HELISENDE, daughter of --- (-after 1202). "Florentio Juveni de Hangest" donated land “in maresco inter novam calceiam ante Davenescurt...” to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, at the request of "matris sue Helessendis, Auberti militis de Hangest avunculi eiusdem Florentii", by charter dated 1202[218]. Père Anselme says that, in relation to Jean [I], "on lui donne pour femme Helisende, et selon d´Autres Gode des Preaux, dame d´Avesnecourt, fondatrice du prieuré d´Avesnecourt" but cites no primary source which confirms either statement[219]. Jean [I] & his wife had [three] children:

i) FLORENT [II] de Hangest (-after May 1226). Père Anselme names "Florent seigneur de Hangest II du nom...Jean d´Hangest seigneur d´Avesnecourt" as the two sons of Jean [I] de Hangest but cites no primary source which confirms the statement[220]. Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. "Florentio Juveni de Hangest" donated land “in maresco inter novam calceiam ante Davenescurt...” to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, at the request of "matris sue Helessendis, Auberti militis de Hangest avunculi eiusdem Florentii", by charter dated 1202[221]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Florencium de Hangest” among the fiefholders of “Odo de Han...de baronia de Ham”[222]. “Florentius de Hangest” confirmed the sale made by “Joannes de Rosoy” by charter dated May 1226[223]. m ---. The name of Florent´s wife is not known. Florent [II] & his wife had one child:

(1) [FLORENT [III] de Hangest (-before 1254). Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. Père Anselme names "Florent seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt III du nom" as the son of Florent [II] de Hangest, adding that he made donations “à la maladerie d´Avesnecourt et mourut sans postérité avant 1254”[224].]

ii) [JEAN [II] d´Hangest (-after 1264). Père Anselme names "Florent seigneur de Hangest II du nom...Jean d´Hangest seigneur d´Avesnecourt" as the two sons of Jean [I] de Hangest but cites no primary source which confirms the statement[225]. Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt.

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iii) [--- de Hangest . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Père Anselme states that "Comtesse de Hangest", daughter of Jean [I] de Hangest, was the second wife of “Raoul de Soissons seigneur de Cœuvres, fils de Raoul de Nesle III comte de Soissons et d´Ade de Grandpré sa troisième femme” but cites no primary source which confirms the statement[226]. m RAOUL de Nesle, son of RAOUL de Nesle Comte de Soissons & his second wife Yolande --- (-after 1272).]

b) AUBERT [II] de Hangest (-after 1202). Père Anselme names "Jean seigneur de Hangest [...vivoit en 1190]...Aubert de Hangest" as the two sons of Florent [I] de Hangest, in a later passage “il est cru fils puiné de Florent seigneur de Hangest”[227]. He cites no primary source which confirms his statement. However, his parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1202 under which [his nephew] "Florentio Juveni de Hangest" donated land “in maresco inter novam calceiam ante Davenescurt...” to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, at the request of "matris sue Helessendis, Auberti militis de Hangest avunculi eiusdem Florentii"[228]. Seigneur de Genlis et de Neuville-le-roi.

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2. AUBERT [I] de Hangest (-after 1190). "...Florentius de Hangest et Albertus frater eius…" are named among the arbitrators in a charter dated 1190 which records the settlement of a dispute with Ourscamp concerning "molendini de Salice"[229].

JEAN [II] d´Hangest, son of [JEAN [I] Seigneur de Hangest & his wife Hélisende ---] (-after 1264). Père Anselme names "Florent seigneur de Hangest II du nom...Jean d´Hangest seigneur d´Avesnecourt" as the two sons of Jean [I] de Hangest but cites no primary source which confirms the statement[230]. He adds that Jean [II] settled a dispute with the inhabitants of Avesnecourt concerning a donation made by Gode des Preaux, which was confirmed by Louis IX King of France in 1258, and confirmed the donations made by “son neveu Florent seigneur de Hangest...à la maladerie d´Avesnecourt” in 1264. Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt.

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

Jean [II] & his wife had one child:

1. [JEAN [III] de Hangest (-after 23 Sep 1299). The Exercitus Fuxensis Index Primus, dated 1272, names “milites...Johannes [de] Hangesto” among “homines feodales...in ballia Viromandensi...Mons Desiderii”[231]. Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. "Jehans sire de Hangest" confirmed the donation of land "inter villam de Waescort...et villam de Greuni" made to Ourscamp by “Perron Wignon de Goiencourt escuier” by charter dated Jul 1287[232]. Père Anselme states that Jean [III] confirmed an exchange of property with Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1287[233].] m JEANNE de la Tournelle, daughter of RAOUL Seigneur de la Tournelle & his wife Beatrix de Saint-Sauflieu. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[234]. Jean [III] & his wife had one child:

a) RORICON de Hangest (-[1352]). Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. Maréchal de France 1352. m firstly ISABELLE de Montmorency, daughter of MATHIEU [IV] Seigneur de Montmorency & his second wife Jeanne de Levis (-bur Avesnecourt Notre-Dame). m secondly as her third husband, ALIX de Garlande, widow firstly of AUBERT Seigneur de Narcey and secondly of DREUX de Roye Seigneur de Germigny, daughter of [JEAN de Garlande Seigneur de Possesse & his wife --- de Roucy] (-after 1335). Roricon & his first wife had two children:

i) JEAN [IV] de Hangest (-[4 Apr 1358/1363]). Seigneur de Hangest et d´Avesnecourt. m (1342) MARIE de Picquigny, daughter of FERRY de Picquigny Seigneur d´Ailly-sur-Somme et de Hervey & his wife Beatrix de Nesle Dame de Falvy et de la Hérelle (-1381).

- SEIGNEURS de HANGEST.

ii) AUBERT de Hangest (-[1342/52]). m (1336) JEANNE de Narcey Dame de Narcey, daughter of AUBERT Seigneur de Narcey & his wife Alix de Garlande.

- SEIGNEURS de BLAISE, de VAVINCOURT, et d´ARZILLIERS.

AUBERT [II] de Hangest, son of FLORENT [I] de Hangest & his wife --- (-after 1202). Père Anselme names "Jean seigneur de Hangest [...vivoit en 1190]...Aubert de Hangest" as the two sons of Florent [I] de Hangest, in a later passage “il est cru fils puiné de Florent seigneur de Hangest”[235]. He cites no primary source which confirms his statement. However, his parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1202 under which [his nephew] "Florentio Juveni de Hangest" donated land “in maresco inter novam calceiam ante Davenescurt...” to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, at the request of "matris sue Helessendis, Auberti militis de Hangest avunculi eiusdem Florentii"[236]. Seigneur de Genlis et de Neuville-le-roi.

m COMTESSE, daughter of ---. Père Anselme names her as wife of Aubert [II], adding that she gave her consent to a donation to Beauvais Saint-Lucien made by her husband by charter dated 1188[237].

Aubert [II] & his wife had one child:

1. AUBERT [III] de Hangest (-[after Mar 1231]). Philippe II King of France granted “villam...Pons-sancti Petri” to “fideli nostro Alberto de Angesto et heredi suo masculo de uxore sua desponsata” by charter dated 1204[238]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “dominus Aubertus d´Enges[t]” holding “medietatem Pontis Sancti Petri et de Romelliaco et de Pitres et de foresta de Longo Bouello de rege” in “feoda de ballivia Rothomagensi”, “Aubertus de Hangesto” holding “Genli...et Guivencort et...medietatem bosci Oignois”[239]. "Aubertus de Hangest et Ricardus Heldols milites" were named as arbitrators in a charter dated May 1215 which records a dispute between Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Johannem de Cosduno militem et Hugonem filium eius" concerning “justicia ville de Mares”[240]. “...Alberto de Hangest...” is named as present in a charter of “Johannes comes Bellimontis” dated 1222[241]. ["Aubertus de Hangest miles" confirmed the donation to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by "Rainerius d´Estalons filius Alberici Croisset militis et Florencia uxor eius" by chartrer dated Mar 1231[242]. It is not certain whether this charter relates to Aubert [III] or his son Aubert [IV].] m [BEATRIX de Châtillon, daughter of GAUCHER [III] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Elisabeth Ctss de Saint-Pol (-1233, bur Genlis Sainte-Elisabeth). Du Chesne records her marriage and states that she and her husband founded the abbey of Sainte Elisabeth de Genlis where she was buried, citing in his Preuves only a communication "par le sieur Hozier" stating that “Aubert de Hanest Seigneur de Genly fils puisné de Messire Florent Seigneur de Hangest et de Genly espousa Dame Beatrix de Chastillon seur d´Ysabeau femme de Messire Raoul de Coucy” and reporting their foundation and burial[243]. This statement is inaccurate concerning the wife of Raoul de Coucy. It is not known whether it is accurate concerning Aubert de Hangest and his wife. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage, but names her Elisabeth, also without citing any primary source[244].] Aubert [III] & his wife had [one child]:

a) [AUBERT [IV] de Hangest (-before 1259). Père Anselme records Aubert [IV] as the son of Aubert [III] but without citing any primary source[245]. Seigneur de Genlis. ["Aubertus de Hangest miles" confirmed the donation to Compiègne Saint-Corneille made by "Rainerius d´Estalons filius Alberici Croisset militis et Florencia uxor eius" by chartrer dated Mar 1231[246]. It is not certain whether this charter relates to Aubert [III] or his son Aubert [IV].] m as her first husband, MARIE de Roye, daughter of RAOUL de Roye Seigneur de la Ferté-en-Ponthieu & his wife Marie de Ville (-13 Mar ----). She married secondly ([before 1259]) Bouchard [VIII] Comte de Vendôme. The executors of “domini Auberti de Hangesto” claimed against “comitem Vindocinensem” for “dotalicio comitisse uxoris sue” dated 1260[247]. She married thirdly ([15 May/9 Dec] 1271) Jean de Vieuxpont Seigneur de Courville. Her third marriage is confirmed by the necrology of Saint-Nicolas de Courville which records the death “V Non Mai“ of "dominus Johannes de Veteriponte miles junior” and his donation for the anniversaries of “patris et matris eiusdem necnon et domini Yvonis condam fratris sui” made “Curveville in castello...in presencia nobilis domine domine de Vindocino domine de Curvavilla uxoris eiusdem...anno LXXI die mercurii post Concepcionem beate Marie Virginis” [1270/71][248]. A charter dated 1272 records a judgment against “B. comitem Vindocinensem” and after his death “dominam Mariam comitissam Vindocinensem, ratione liberorum suorum” relating to the capture of four men in the land of Sentier priory[249]. The necrology of Vendôme La Trinité records the death "V Non Mar" of "Maria comitissa"[250]. The necrology of Saint-Nicolas de Courville records the death “III Id Mar“ of "Marie domine de Curveville condam comitisse Vindocinensis et matris Yvonis domini Curveville militis” and the donation for whom of “annui redditus super preposituram Curveville, ad festum beati Remigii”[251]. Aubert [IV] & his wife had three children:

i) --- de Hangest (-after 1273). Richemond states that the older sister of Aubert [V] married Jean de Wallencourt, adding that both sisters disputed the inheritance of their father with their brother[252]. In 1273, “Johannes de Wallencuria et eius uxor” agreed that part of the succession of “defuncto domino Auberto de Hangesto patre ipsius domicelle”, as “filiabus suis legata”, should be paid to “Auberto de Hangesto fratri domicelle predicte”[253]. m (before 1273) JEAN de Wallencourt, son of ---.

ii) AUBERT [V] de Hangest (-after 1297). Père Anselme records Aubert [V] as the son of Aubert [IV], adding that his stepfather won a lawsuit against him in 1281 regarding the execution of contracts agreed between them[254].

- see below.

iii) LAURE de Hangest (-after 1280). Richemond names Laure as younger sister of Aubert [V], adding that both sisters disputed the inheritance of their father with their brother[255]. “Domicelle Lore de Hangesto sororis sue” claimed against “Auberti de Hangesto militis” for “maritagio ipsius domicelle” in 1280[256].

AUBERT [V] de Hangest, son of AUBERT [IV] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis & his wife Marie de Roye (-after 1297). Père Anselme records Aubert [V] as the son of Aubert [IV], adding that his stepfather won a lawsuit against him in 1281 regarding the execution of contracts agreed between them[257]. The Exercitus Fuxensis Index Primus, dated 1272, names “armigeri..Aubertus de Hangesto” among “homines feodales...in ballia Viromandensi...Calriacum”[258]. “Aubiers de Hangiest chevaliers sire de Genli” confirmed an exchange of property made by “Pieron de Saint-Aubin” by charter dated Mar 1284[259]. Richemond records that Aubert resolved a dispute between Jean d´Avesnes and the citizens of Valenciennes in 1296, and in 1297 was sent by Philippe IV King of France with Jacques de Saint-Paul to negotiate an agreement with the citizens of Douai, commenting that Aubert´s son Aubert [VI] would have been too young at that time to have undertaken these missions[260].

m ([1275]) [ELEONORE] de Villebéon, daughter of GAUTHIER [IV] de Villebéon, Seigneur de Tournenfuye, de Heuqueville et de Fontaine-Guérart & his wife Eléonore de Melun. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the lawsuit dated 1281 concerning the marriage contract between “domini G. Cambellani militis...filiam” and “Aubertum de Hangesto militem”[261]. Richemond highlights the absence of texts which confirm the name of this daughter, adding that “nous lui prêtons le prénom d´Eléonore parce que ce fut celui de sa mère et de sa fille”[262]. Père Anselme names “Isabelle de Tancarville dame de Fontaines, fille de Guillaume sire de Tancarville, chambellan de Normandie” as the wife of Aubert [V][263]. Richemond explains that this error presumably resulted from a misinterpretation of the documentation relating to the 1281 lawsuit, which names Aubert´s father-in-law “G. Cambellanus” which Anselme took to refer to the chamberlain of Normandy, especially as the dowry consisted of land inherited by his father-in-law´s paternal grandmother (Isabelle de Tancarville daughter of Guillaume de Tancarville and his wife Alix de Serans)[264].

Aubert [V] & his wife had [two] children:

1. AUBERT [VI] de Hangest (-[17 Aug 1328/1329], bur Genlis). A charter dated Aug 1305 records a settlement between Ourscamp and "monseigneur Aubert de Hangest chevalier seigneur de Genli" concerning various properties[265]. A list of convocations, dated 15 Jul 1317, names “Vermandois...à Montdidier: ...Aubert de Angest...”[266]. A list of convocations, dated 5 Feb 1319 (N.S.), names “Vermandois: Monseigneur Aubert de Angest” and dated 25 Mar 1319 (N.S.) “...Monseigneur Aubert de Angest...”[267]. m (Papal dispensation 10 Jun 1302) as her second husband, AGNES, widow of RENAUD [II] Seigneur de Dargies, daughter of --- (-before 1329). The Papal dispensation for the marriage of “nobili viro Auberto de Hangesto milite” and “nobli muliere Agnete domina de Dargies”, because “quondam Reginaldus de Dargies olim vir predicte Agnetis” was related by 4^o affinity to “ipsi Auberto”, is dated 10 Jun 1302[268]. According to Père Anselme, she was “Agnes de Bruyères...sœur de Thomas seigneur de Bruyères” but he cites no primary source which confirms his statement[269]. Richemond says that she was “fille de Jean de Bruyères et d´Eustachie de Lévis ou de Lesves, et veuve de Robert d´Argies” but he cites no primary source[270]. Aubert [VI] & his wife had children:

a) AUBERT [VII] de Hangest (-29 Sep 1338, bur Genlis). Seigneur de Genlis. m (contract 20 Nov 1335) as her first husband, JEANNE de Joinville Dame de Rimaucourt, daughter of ANSEAU Seigneur de Joinville & his first wife Laura von Saarbrücken. "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[271]. "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[272]. She married secondly (before 1344) Jean de Noyers Comte de Joigny. 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”[273]. Aubert & his wife had one child:

i) --- de Hangest ([1336/37]-[1338]). "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[274]. It is not clear from this extract whether Aubert´s son was deceased at the time, but presumably he must have died around [1338] as Aubert´s brother was named as Aubert´s heir.

b) JEAN de Hangest (-after 1340). "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[275]. m MARIE de Vignement, daughter of ---.

- SEIGNEURS de GENLIS.

c) MATHIEU de Hangest (-before 1331). Seigneur de la Taule. m as her first husband, MARIE de la Bove, daughter of ---. She married secondly Jean de Villesçavoir.

- SEIGNEURS de la TAULE.

d) JEANNE de Hangest . Dame de Beaulieu.

2. [ELEONORE de Hangest (-[after 1336]). Richemond states that Eléonore was the daughter of Aubert [V][276]. According to Père Anselme, she was the daughter of Aubert [VI]: he says that she sued “la comtesse de Soissons et la dame de Barbançon” [descendants of Jeanne de Dargies, daughter of the wife of Aubert [VI] by her first marriage] in 1329 for the succession of her mother and in 1336 the bishop of Noyon[277]. From a chronological point of view, it appears impossible for Eléonore to have been the daughter of Aubert [VI], assuming that the date of death of her husband is correctly shown below. If that is correct, the claimant in the lawsuit cited by Anselme was presumably one of the daughters of Aubert [VI] (it is not known whether her name is specified in the documentation). m RAOUL [V] le Flamenc Seigneur de Cany, son of RAOUL [IV] le Flamenc Seigneur de Cany, maréchal de France & his wife & his [first/second wife Helvide de Conflans/Jeanne de Chaumont] (-1302).]

Chapter 2. COMTES d'ARTOIS

Vanderkindere describes the approximate boundaries of the pagus Atrebatensis: east of the pagus Teruanensis, north of the counties of Vermandois and Amiens, west of the pagus Austrebantum (Ostrevant) and the pagus Caribantus (in the county of Flanders), and south of the pagus Scarbeius and the pagus Leticus[278].

The Annales Vedastini record that Baudouin II Count of Flanders captured Artois in 892[279]. Héribert II Comte de Vermandois conquered Artois in 927, although the territory continued to be disputed by Arnoul I Count of Flanders who reconquered it in 932[280]. After the accession of the infant Count Arnoul III following the death of his grandfather Arnoul I in 964, Lothaire King of the West Franks took temporary control over Artois, only handing it back to Flanders when Count Arnoul reached the age of majority[281]. Artois remained under the control of Flanders until Count Philippe granted the county to his niece Isabelle de Hainaut as her dowry when she married Philippe II "Auguste" King of France in 1180. Count Philippe retained a life interest in the county. King Philippe conquered the territory in [1190/91] after the death of the Flemish count, but was obliged to return part of it to Count Baudouin IX under the terms of the Treaty of Péronne. The French king acquired the remaining part of the county under the Treaty of Lens in 1212, agreed as part of the arrangements connected with the marriage of Jeanne Ctss of Flanders and Fernando Infante of Portugal. No record of autonomous counts of Artois has been identified between the late 9th and early 13th centuries until the installation of Robert, son of Louis VIII King of France, as Comte d'Artois in 1237.

A. COMTES d'ARTOIS 1237-1329 (CAPET)

ROBERT de France, son of LOUIS VIII King of France & his wife Infanta doña Blanca de Castilla y León (Sep 1216-killed in battle Mansurah, Egypt 9 Feb 1250). Matthew of Paris names him "Robertus comes Atrabatensis regis frater" when he records his death[282]. He was installed as Comte d'Artois 7 Jun 1237. Pope Gregory IX, having excommunicated and deposed Emperor Friedrich II, offered the imperial Crown to King Louis IX in 1239 for his brother Robert Comte d’Artois, but King Louis refused it on the latter’s behalf in 1240. Robert accompanied his brother on crusade 1249. His death is recorded by Matthew of Paris[283]. The necrology of Sainte-Chapelle records the death "IV Id Feb" of "Robertis comitis Attrebatensis"[284].

Betrothed ([1235]) to Infanta dona MARIA de Portugal, daughter of Infante don FERNANDO de Portugal [FERRAND Count of Flanders] & Hainaut & his wife Jeanne Ctss of Flanders and Hainaut (1227 or after-after 1235). After her father's death, Louis IX King of France demanded that she be sent to Paris for her education[285]. The marriage contract between “J. comitissa Flandrie et Haonie…Mariam filiam nostram” and “Ludovicum regem Francie…Robertus frater ipsius domini regis” is dated Jun 1235[286].

m (Compiègne 14 Jun 1237) as her first husband, MATHILDE de Brabant, daughter of HENRI II Duke of Brabant & his first wife Maria von Staufen (1224-29 Sep 1288, bur Abbaye de Cercamp, Artois). The Oude Kronik van Brabant names (in order) "Mechtildim comitissam Atrebatensem et Sancti Pauli, Mariam comitissam palatinam Reni, Beatricem lantgraviam Thuringie postea comitissam Flandrie, et Margaretam sanctiomonialem, postea abbatissam in Valle Ducis" as the daughters of "Henricus secundus et quintus dux Brabancie" and his first wife Marie[287]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the marriage "apud Conpendium in octavis Pentecostes" of "Francie frater regis Robertus" and "Mathilde filia ducis Brabantie"[288]. The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in 1238 "apud Compendium" of "sanctus Ludovicus rex Franciæ Robertum fratrum suum" and "filiæ ducis Brabantiæ Mathildi"[289]. She married secondly ([Naples before 31 May 1254]) Guy [IV] de Châtillon Comte de Blois et de Saint-Pol. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" married "Macthildem filiam Henrici ducis Brabantiæ, relictam comitis Atrebatensis Roberti"[290].

Comte Robert I & his wife had two children:

1. BLANCHE d'Artois (1248-Paris 2 May 1302, probably bur Minoresses Convent, Aldgate, London). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records that "Henricus rex Navarræ comesque Campaniæ" married "sorore comitis Attrebatensis Roberti"[291]. The Chronicle of Thomas Wykes records the marriage in 1275 of “dominus Edmundus frater domini regis Anglorum” and “dominam reginam Naveriæ”[292]. The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in 1275 of "comes Attrebati Robertus...sororem...relictam regis Navarræ Henrici" and "Edmundo fratri regis Angliæ Edoardi"[293]. 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 in May 1275. m firstly (Melun, Seine-et-Marne 1269) Infante don ENRIQUE de Navarra, son of TEOBALDO I King of Navarre [THIBAUT IV Comte de Champagne] & his third wife Marguerite de Bourbon ([1244-Pamplona 22 Jul 1274, bur Pamplona). He succeeded his brother 1270 as ENRIQUE I King of Navarre, HENRI III Comte de Champagne. m secondly (Paris before 3 Feb 1276, or [27 Jul/29 Oct] 1276) as his second wife, EDMUND “Crouchback/Gibbosus” of England Earl of Lancaster, son of HENRY III King of England & his wife Eléonore de Provence (London 16 Jan 1245-Bayonne 5 Jun 1296, bur Westminster Abbey).

2. ROBERT d'Artois (posthumously Sep 1250-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302, bur Abbaye de Maubuisson). He succeeded his father at birth as Comte d'Artois. His paternal uncle Charles I King of Sicily named him Captain and Vicar-General of the kingdom of Sicily 25 Dec 1275, a post which he held until 3 Mar 1276. Regent of Sicily in 1284-1289 for his cousin King Charles II, during the latter's period of imprisonment, Robert was named Captain General after the king's release 15 Sep 1289. The necrology of Maubuisson records the death "V Id Jul" of "Roberti quondam Attrebatensis comitis et Mathildis defuncti filie comitisse Attrebatensis et Burgundie"[294]. m firstly (contract Paris 13 Jun 1259, 1262) AMICIE de Courtenay Dame de Conches-en-Ouches, daughter and heiress of PIERRE [I] de Courtenay Seigneur de Conches & his wife --- (1250-Rome 1275, bur Rome). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records the death in 1275 at Rome of "comes Attrebati Robertus...uxore sua...filia...Petri de Cortenajo militis"[295]. m secondly (before 13 Jun 1277) as her second husband, AGNES de Dampierre Dame de Bourbon, widow of JEAN de Bourgogne Seigneur de Charolais, daughter and co-heiress of ARCHAMBAUD [IX] Sire de Bourbon & his wife Yolande de Châtillon heiress of Nevers, Auxerre and Tonnerre (1237-Foggia, Apulia [5 Sep 1287/30 Jun 1288], bur Champaigue-en-Bourbonnais, église des Cordeliers). Her two marriages are confirmed by the Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis which records that "rex Franciæ fratrem suum Robertum comitem Clarimontis" married her daughter "filiam dominæ de Borbone uxoris quondam fratris ducis Burgundiæ Roberti et post comitis Attrebatensis Roberti"[296]. m thirdly (18 Oct 1298) MARGUERITE de Hainaut, daughter of JEAN II Comte de Hainaut and Holland & his wife Philippa de Luxembourg (-19 Oct 1342, bur Valenciennes, église des Cordeliers). The Chronologia Johannes de Beke names (in order) "…Margareta comitissam Atrabatensem…" as children of Count Jean & his wife[297]. The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that "Robertus comes Attrebati" married "filiam Johannis Hanoniæ" as his third wife[298]. Comte Robert II & his first wife had three children:

a) MATHILDE d'Artois (1268-Paris 27 Oct 1329, bur Maubuisson, église abbatiale). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records that "comes Attrebati Robertus...unicam filiam" married "Otholinus comes Burgundiæ", dating the event to [1284/85] in a later passage[299]. She was invested as Ctss d'Artois after the death of her father, as his closest relative, her succession being disputed by her nephew Robert d'Artois. Philippe IV King of France decided the dispute in her favour 9 Oct 1309. She received Béthune at Fontainebleau in Dec 1311. The nobles of Artois rebelled against her in 1314, supported by her nephew. She was accused of criminal acts but acquitted 9 Oct 1317. "Mathildis comitissa Actrebatensis et Burgundie, palatina ac domina Salinensis" confirmed the purchase of clothes for the poor of Arbois, by "dominus noster…Philippus…Francie et Navarre rex…ac…filia nostra Johanna…regina" for the soul of "domini nostri bone memorie domini Othonis comitis Burgundie", by charter dated 20 Dec 1320[300]. The testament of "Mathildis comitssa Attrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatina ac domina Salinensis", dated 24 Mar 1328, chooses burial "in ecclesia B. Mariæ Regalis prope Pontifaram" at the foot of "genitoris mei Roberti quondam comitis Atrebatensis" or "in ecclesia Fratrum Minorem apud Parisius" next to "Roberti…filii mei", appoints as her heir in Artois "Johannam…filiam meam…Reginam Francie et Navarræ" and in default "filiam meam Johannam ducissam Burgundiæ eiusdem Reginæ primogenitam", donated property for the soul of "domini et mariti mei Othonis quondam comitis Atrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatini ac domini Salinensis", and makes other bequests[301]. m (9 Jun 1291) as his second wife, OTHON V Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, son of HUGUES de Chalon Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Alix Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne [Andechs-Merano] (before 1248-Melun 26 Mar 1303, bur Charlieu). Othon transferred his assets to his daughter Jeanne as her dowry by contract at Vincennes 2 Mar 1295. He settled in Paris. He led French troops to victory at the battle of Cassel, but died from his wounds soon after.

b) PHILIPPE d'Artois (1269-near Furnes 11 Sep 1298, bur Paris, église des Jacobins). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis names "Philippum...et Robertum" as the two sons of "comes Attrebati Robertus" by his wife "filia...Petri de Cortenajo militis"[302]. He succeeded his mother in 1275 as Seigneur de Conches.

- see below, Part B.

c) ROBERT (1271-young). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis names "Philippum...et Robertum" as the two sons of "comes Attrebati Robertus" by his wife "filia...Petri de Cortenajo militis", adding that Robert died "puer"[303].

B. SEIGNEUR de CONCHES 1298-1332 (CAPET)

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

PHILIPPE d'Artois, son of ROBERT II "le Bon/le Noble" Comte d'Artois & his first wife Amicie de Courtenay (1269-near Furnes 11 Sep 1298, bur Paris, église des Jacobins). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis names "Philippum...et Robertum" as the two sons of "comes Attrebati Robertus" by his wife "filia...Petri de Cortenajo militis"[304]. He succeeded his mother in 1275 as Seigneur de Conches. He was fatally wounded at the battle of Furnes. The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the death in 1298 of "Philippus filius Roberti comitis Attrebatensis" and his burial "apud fratres Prædicatores Parisius"[305].

m (contract Paris Jul 1280, Paris, église Saint-Eustache after Nov 1281) BLANCHE de Bretagne, daughter of JEAN II Duke of Brittany & his wife Beatrix of England (1270-19 Mar 1327). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records that "comes Attrebati Robertus...[filium] Philippum" married "filiam Johannis comitis Britanniæ Blancham, neptem Edoardi regis Angliæ"[306].

Philippe & his wife had seven children:

1. MARGUERITE d'Artois (1285-23/24 Apr or 26 Oct 1311, bur Paris, église des Jacobins). The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that one of the daughters of "Philippus filius Roberti comitis Attrebatensis" married "Ludovicus regis Franciæ frater, comes Ebroicarum"[307]. The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in 1301 of "Ludovicus comes Ebroicensis frater regis Franciæ" and "Margaretam filiam Philippi Roberti comitis Attrebatensis filii"[308]. Dame de Brie-Comte-Robert. The necrology of the church of Evreux records the death "26 Oct" of "Margarethæ quondam comitissæ Ebroicensis"[309]. m (1301) LOUIS Comte d'Evreux, son of PHILIPPE III "le Hardi" King of France & his second wife Marie de Brabant (May 1276-Hôtel d’Evreux, Paris 19 May 1319, bur Paris, église des Jacobins).

2. ROBERT d'Artois (1287-[Brest], Brittany end-Oct 1342, bur London, St Paul's). His parentage is confirmed by the Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis which records the betrothal in 1308 of "Robertus Philippi Atrebatensis filius" and "Blancham alteram filiarum quondam ducis Burgundie"[310]. He succeeded his father in 1298 as Seigneur de Conches, de Domfront et de Mehun-sur-Yèvre.

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3. JEANNE d'Artois (1289-after 24 Mar 1350). The Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that the second daughter of "Philippus filius Roberti comitis Attrebatensis" married "Gasto filius Remundi Bernardi comitis Fuxinensis"[311]. Letters of Philippe IV "le Bel" King of France dated 7 April 1299 at Saint-Germain-en-Laye recall the private agreements between "Rogerius Bernardi comes Fuxi et vicecomes Bearnii" and "Philippus primogenitus…consanguinei nostri Roberti comitis Attrebatensis tempore quo vivebat" relating to the marriage between "Gasconem Fuxi primogeniti dicti comitis" and "Johannam filiam dicti Philippi"[312]. The final marriage contract is contained in letters of King Philippe IV dated Oct 1301 at Senlis which, taking into account the recent emancipation of Gaston de Foix, confirm (at the latter's request) the marriage between "Gastonem filium et fidelem nostrum Rogerium comitis Fuxensis" and "consanguineam nostram Johannam natam pie memorie Philippi primogeniti…consanguinei et fidelis nostri comitis Attrebatensis"[313]. Her son Roger Bernard [III] in his testament dated 24 Mar 1350 names his mother "egregiae dominae Johannae de Atrabato matri nostrae carissimae"[314]. Accused of scandalous conduct and prodigality, she was removed from power by her husband, and later by her son. Her son imprisoned her in 1331 at the Château de Foix, she was later moved in turn to Orthez, Lourdes and Carbonne. m (contract Senlis Oct 1301) GASTON [I] de Foix, son of ROGER BERNARD [III] Comte de Foix & his wife Marguerite de Béarn (-killed in battle Pontoise 13 Dec 1315, bur Paris, église des Jacobins). He succeeded his father in 1302 as Comte de Foix, under the regency of his mother.

4. OTHON d'Artois (-2 Nov 1291, bur Abbaye de Royaumont).

5. MARIE d'Artois (1291-Wijnendael 22 Jan 1365, bur Namur, église des Cordeliers). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis which records that "Johannis de Namursio" married "filiam dominæ Blanchæ de Britannia" after the death of his first wife[315]. Her husband granted her as dowry the castle of Wijnendael in Flanders, the transfer being ratified by the count of Flanders in 1313. She acquired the château de Poilvache from Jean de Luxembourg King of Bohemia 20 Feb 1342, transferring it to her son Guillaume Comte de Namur 11 Sep 1353. "Marie d´Artoys contesse de Namur" acknowledged repayment of a loan from the mayor of Namur by charter dated 8 Sep 1343[316]. "Guillelmes contes de Namur" acknowledged receiving repayment of a debt due to "nostre…mère madame Marie d´Artois contesse de Namur et dame dele Escluze en Flandre" by the commune of Namur by charter dated 30 Dec 1356[317]. m (contract Paris 6 Mar 1310, confirmed Poissy Jan 1313) as his second wife, JEAN Comte de Namur, son of GUY Count of Flanders & his second wife Isabelle de Luxembourg Ctss de Namur (1267-[28 Oct 1329/31 Jan 1330], Bruges, église des Cordeliers).

6. CATHERINE d'Artois ([1296]-in Normandy Nov 1368). m (before Sep 1320) JEAN [II] de Ponthieu Comte d'Aumâle, son of JEAN [I] Comte d'Aumâle [Castile] & his wife Ide de Meullent Dame de Quittebœuf et de Fontaine-Guérard (-[16 Jan 1340 or 1342]).

7. ISABELLE d'Artois (-Poissy, Prior of Saint-Louis 12 Nov 1344, bur Poissy, Prior of Saint-Louis). Nun at the Priory of Saint-Louis at Poissy, at age 9.

ROBERT d'Artois, son of PHILIPPE d'Artois Seigneur de Conches & his wife Blanche de Bretagne (1287-[Brest], Brittany end-Oct 1342, bur London, St Paul's). His parentage is confirmed by the Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis which records the betrothal in 1308 of "Robertus Philippi Atrebatensis filius" and "Blancham alteram filiarum quondam ducis Burgundie"[318]. He succeeded his father in 1298 as Seigneur de Conches, de Domfront et de Mehun-sur-Yèvre. Having been dispossessed from Artois after the death of his grandfather by his aunt Mathilde, on his coming of age in 1308 he seised the parlement with a demand for the restitution of the county. Philippe IV King of France, as arbitrator, found in favour of his aunt 9 Oct 1309, but invested Robert III as Comte de Beaumont-le-Roger in compensation. Robert supported the nobles who rebelled against Mathilde in 1314. These nobles supported him in turn in 1316 when Robert conquered Arras and Saint-Omer, towns which he was obliged to relinquish by the Treaty of Amiens 6 Nov 1316 after which he was imprisoned in Châtelet, later at the Palais du Louvre, until 25 Mar 1317. An arbitral tribunal dismissed his claim to Artois again 28 May 1318. After the accession of King Charles IV in 1322, Robert recovered a position of power and was reappointed to the Royal Council. After Charles IV's death, Robert supported the accession of his brother-in-law Philippe VI, who made him one of his principal counsellors. This support did not help when he renewed his claims to Artois after the deaths of his aunt Mathilde and her daughter Jeanne, queen of Philippe V King of France. Robert was judged to have forged letters of gift, was banished 19 Mar 1332, and his assets confiscated. He sought refuge in Brussels in Sep 1331 with his cousin the Duke of Brabant, later with the Comte de Namur, and in 1334 he left for England where King Edward III appointed him to his Council, and created him Earl of Richmond. He encouraged Edward to claim the French throne, triggering the hundred years war, and was declared an enemy of the state in France 7 Mar 1336. After playing an active part in the English military campaigns in Flanders and Brittany, he was wounded at the siege of Vannes, dying soon after.

[Betrothed (1308) to --- de Bourgogne, daughter of ROBERT II Duke of Burgundy & his wife Agnes de France (-1308 or after). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the betrothal in 1308 of "Robertus Philippi Atrebatensis filius" and "Blancham alteram filiarum quondam ducis Burgundie"[319]. This record has not been explained. Blanche, daughter of Robert II Duke of Burgundy, was already married to Edouard de Savoie in 1308. Assuming that Robert d´Artois was betrothed to a daughter of Duke Robert II, she must have been an otherwise unrecorded daughter who, presumably, died young soon after the betrothal, as records have been identified which indicate that all his other known daughters were already betrothed or married at that date.]

m (contract 1318) JEANNE de Valois, daughter of CHARLES de France Comte de Valois & his second wife Catherine de Courtenay (1304-in prison Château-Gaillard 9 Jul 1363, bur Paris, église des Augustins). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in 1316 of "Robertus Attrebatensis comitissæ nepos ex fratre" and "filiam comitis Valesii"[320]. She was called Madame d'Artois. She encouraged her husband to revolt, the king her brother arrested her in 1334. She was imprisoned at Château-Gaillard, where she died many years later.

Comte Robert & his wife had six children:

1. LOUIS d'Artois (1320-after 25 Aug 1326).

2. JEAN d'Artois "Sans-Terre" (29 Aug 1321-6 Apr 1387, bur Eu, église abbatiale de Notre-Dame). He was imprisoned at Château-Gaillard after the trial of his father, but released on the accession in 1350 of Jean II "le Bon" King of France who created him Comte d'Eu in Feb 1351. The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, records that Jean II King of France granted the county of Eu to "messire Jehan d´Artois...fliz de messire Robert d´Artois" after the death of Raoul[321].

- COMTES d'EU.

3. JEANNE d'Artois (1323-young).

4. JACQUES d'Artois (1325-after 1 May 1347). Imprisoned with his brother Robert at Nemours in 1342, later at Château-Gaillard.

5. ROBERT d'Artois (1326- after 1 May 1347). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, names "Pierre d´Artois, Charles d´Artois" as the two younger sons of "messire Robert d´Artois" and his wife "madame Jehanne de Biaumont"[322]. Imprisoned with his brother Jacques at Nemours in 1342, later at Château-Gaillard.

6. CHARLES d'Artois (1328-1385). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, names "Pierre d´Artois, Charles d´Artois" as the two younger sons of "messire Robert d´Artois" and his wife "madame Jehanne de Biaumont"[323]. Imprisoned at Château-Gaillard with his mother in 1334, he was released on the accession in 1350 of Jean II "le Bon" King of France and joined the war against England. He was invested as Comte de Longueville, on his marriage. Captured at the battle of Poitiers in 1356, Charles was taken to London where he stayed four years at the Savoy Hotel. He was later a hostage for King Jean II under the Treaty of Brétigny. The king retook Longueville 24 Oct 1360, but created him Comte de Pézenas in Aug 1362. Hoping to recover the county of Artois, Charles defected to the English in 1367, resulting in the confiscation of his possessions in France. After a brief reconciliation with Charles V King of France, he rebelled again and was arrested at Agde in 1375 by Louis Duc d'Anjou. m (1356) as her second husband, JEANNE de Baussay, widow of GEOFFROY de Beaumont-au-Maine Seigneur du Lude [Chamberlain of King Philippe VI], daughter and heiress of HUGUES Seigneur de Baussay & his wife Alix de Doncelles (-Mar 1402). She succeeded her father before 31 Aug 1357 as Dame de Baussay [en-Loudunois] et de Champigny-sur-Veude. She sold her lands to Louis Duc d'Anjou. Comte Charles & his wife had two children:

a) LOUIS d'Artois (1362-young, bur Loudun, Vienne, église des Cordeliers, sépulture des Seigneurs de Baussay).

b) child.

C. COMTES de DOUAI

1. ROGER [II] de Laon, son of ROGER [I] Comte de Laon & his wife Helvide --- (-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"[324]. Flodoard records that Hugues "le Grand" captured "Duvagium" [Douai] from the Lotharingians and granted it to "Rotgario filio Rotgarii" in 931[325]. Comte de Laon 926, expelled 931. Flodoard records that "Arnulpho, filio Balduini" captured "Moritania, munitio filiorum Rotgarii" [Mortagne] in 931[326]. 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[327]. 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:

a) 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"[328].

- COMTES de BASSIGNY.

Two brothers, parents not known:

1. ARNAUD . Comte de Douai. 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[329].

2. LANDRY . 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[330].

D. CHÂTELAINS de DOUAI

The charter dated 1024, quoted below, suggests that the châtelain de Douai was at that time the vassal of the count of Flanders. However, the town lay within the county of Artois which Philippe Count of Flanders granted to his niece Isabelle de Hainaut as her dowry when she married Philippe II "Auguste" King of France in 1180.

HUGUES Châtelain de Douai, son of --- (-before 26 Apr 1051). Châtelain de Douai. "Heustatii comitis, Roheri comitis, Huberti castellani, Hugonis castellani…" signed the charter dated 1024 which records the dedication of the crypt of Saint-Amé de Douai, in the presence of Baudouin V Count of Flanders[331]. "Major minorque advocatus, castellanus…Hugo" confirmed a donation to Saint-Amé by charter dated to [1035][332]. A charter dated to [1031/51] attests the submission of "…castellanus…Hugo…" to the church of Saint-Amé de Douai[333].

m ADELA de Cambrai, daughter of GAUTHIER [II] Châtelain de Cambrai & his wife Ermentrude --- (-before 1046). Her parentage is deduced from the Chronicon Sancti Andreæ which names "Walterus et pater eius Walterus et nepos eius Hugo"[334], assuming that "nepos" should here be translated as grandson. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage more precisely, and her name, has not yet been identified. A charter of Gérard Bishop of Cambrai dated 23 May 1081, which reviews the rights and obligations of the church of Saint-Amé de Douai, records donations by "Hugonis castellani et Adeline uxoris eius" and "Gualterus Duacensis castellanus…et Adeline filie eius"[335].

Hugues & his wife had two children:

1. GAUTHIER [I] de Douai (-after 28 Jul 1111). Châtelain de Douai. "…Walteri castellani, Hugonis eius fratris…" signed a charter dated 26 Apr 1051 which records an agreement between the chapter of Saint-Amé and "Robertum…Lothas"[336]. "…Arnulphi de Aldinarda, Walterii de Chimai, Walteri comitis de Hesdin, Balduini comitis de Gisnes, Walteri castellani Duacensis…" signed the charter dated 1065 under Philippe I King of France confirmed the rights of Hasnon abbey[337]. "Walterus castellanus…cum uxore sua…Ermengardi" donated property to Saint-Amé de Douai by charter dated 14 Sep 1076[338]. A charter of Gérard Bishop of Cambrai dated 23 May 1081, which reviews the rights and obligations of the church of Saint-Amé de Douai, records donations by "Hugonis castellani et Adeline uxoris eius" and "Gualterus Duacensis castellanus…et Adeline filie eius"[339]. Domesday Book records “Walter de Douai” holding "Celdewelle" in Wiltshire; numerous holdings in Somerset and in Devonshire; Upminster, Rainham and Holland in Essex[340]. He became a monk at Mont-Saint-Eloy. Europäische Stammtafeln dates this event to 1096[341]. However, a charter dated 8 Jan 1088, quoted below, names Eudes as Châtelain de Douai. It would therefore appear that Gauthier [I] lost the châtellenie in [1086/88], although the circumstances in which this occurred are not known. Two charters show that Gauthier pursued an active career after he retired to the monastery, in each being referred to as "ex-châtelain". Firstly, "Gautherii, prius castellani Duacensis, modo autem clerici, Hugonis, fratris eiusdem, Cameraco, Rogeri castellani de Insula, Frimoldi de eadem Insula…" signed the charter dated 3 Feb 1097 which records the settlement of a dispute between the count of Flanders and the abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours[342]. Secondly, "…Gualteri quondam castellani…" signed the charter dated 1111 which records an agreement between Saint-Amé de Douai and "Nicolaus Albiniacensis, miles"[343]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of ---. "Walterus castellanus…cum uxore sua…Ermengardi" donated property to Saint-Amé de Douai by charter dated 14 Sep 1076[344]. Gauthier & his wife had one child:

a) ADELINE . A charter of Gérard Bishop of Cambrai dated 23 May 1081, which reviews the rights and obligations of the church of Saint-Amé de Douai, records donations by "Hugonis castellani et Adeline uxoris eius" and "Gualterus Duacensis castellanus…et Adeline filie eius"[345].

2. HUGUES [I] de Douai (-1111 or after). "…Walteri castellani, Hugonis eius fratris…" signed a charter dated 26 Apr 1051 which records an agreement between the chapter of Saint-Amé and "Robertum…Lothas"[346]. The Chronicon Sancti Andreæ names "Walterus et pater eius Walterus et nepos eius Hugo"[347]. The Gesta Pontificum Cameracensium (Gesta Burchardi I) names "Hugo de Osgiacho filius Hugonis castellanus Cameracensis" when recording that he was installed as Châtelain de Cambrai[348]. The text also refers to "comes Robertus", which presumably refers to Robert II Count of Flanders. As count Robert died in 1111, this passage must refer to Hugues [I]. m ADA de Rumigny, daughter of ---. The Gesta Cameracensium names "iuvenculam Adame neptem Richeldis Montensis comitiissæ" as wife of Hugues Châtelain de Cambrai[349]. Her family relationship with Richildis de Hainaut Ctss de Mons has not been established. Hugues [I] & his wife had three children:

- CHÂTELAINS de CAMBRAI.

1. EUDES (-after 8 Jan 1088). The parentage of Eudes is not known, nor whether he was related to the earlier châtelains de Douai. Châtelain de Douai. "…Rotgeri Hislensis castellani…Evrardi Tornacensis castellani…Odonis de Duaco castellani…" signed the charter dated 8 Jan 1088 under which Robert II Count of Flanders confirmed a donation by "Anselmus de Monte Ribodonis" to the abbey of Ribemont, for the soul of "patris sui Anselmi"[350]. It is not known how long Eudes retained the châtellenie de Douai as no mention of him has been found in any other document.

1. GAUTHIER [II] (-[1156/60]). The parentage of Gauthier [II] is not known, nor whether he was related to the earlier châtelains de Douai. The names Gauthier and Hugues in his family suggest that there may have been a family relationship with the family of Châtelain Gauthier [I] but this cannot be proved. Châtelain de Douai. It is unclear whether Gauthier [II] was the successor of Eudes as châtelain or whether an intermediate individual held the post. Nor is it known when Gauthier was appointed as châtelain. His date of death suggests that Gauthier [II] would not have been born when his predecessor Eudes was named as châtelain in 1088. "…Waltero castellano Duacensium…" signed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the abbey of Hennin-Liétard[351]. "…Henrici de Broburc conestabuli, Rogeri de Wavrin, Rogeri castelli de Curtrai…Gualteri castellani de Duaco" signed the charter dated 1154 under which Thierry Count of Flanders settled the rights and obligations of the prevost of Saint-Amand de Douai[352]. "Rogeri dapiferi et Hellini filii eius, Eustachii camerarii, Arnulfi pincerne, Anselli de Hosden et Roberti filii eius, Hugonis castellani de Bathpalmis, Walteri castellani de Duaco…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which Thierry Count of Flanders forbade the construction of a castle at Courcelles-le-Comte without the agreement of the abbey of Eaucourt[353]. m ---. The name of Gauthier´s wife is not known. Gauthier [II] & his wife had seven children:

a) MICHEL (-28 Mar [1190]). Châtelain de Douai. "…Rogerus frater Michahelis castellani Duacensis…" signed the charter dated to [1160] under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted revenue to the abbey of Anchin[354]. "…Rogeri de Wavrin, Hellini filii ipsius, Michaelis constabularii, Symonis castellani de Oisi, Hugonis castellani de Pulchro Manso, Michaelis castellani de Duaco…Hugonis prepositi Sancti Petri Duacensis…" signed the charter dated 1161 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Saint-Aubert at Vitry[355]. "…R. Atrebatensis advocati, J. castellani Insulensis, M. castellani Duacensis, B. castellani Atrebatensis…" signed the charter dated 1187 under which Philippe Count of Flanders recorded an agreement with the bishop of Arras concerning Vitry[356]. The obituary of Saint-Amé de Douai records the death "V Kal Apr" of "Mikael Duacensis castellanus"[357]. m ---. The name of Michel´s wife is not known. Michel & his wife had two children:

i) GAUTHIER [III] (-[21 Feb] [1208]). Châtelain de Douai. "…Walterus castellanus de Duaco…" signed the charter dated 18 Aug 1199 which records the alliance between the king of England and the count of Flanders against the king of France[358]. "Walterus castellanus Duacensis" confirmed the foundation by "Michael castellanus Duacensis, pater meus" in favour of Saint-Amé de Douai by charter dated 1 Oct 1199[359].

- see below.

ii) BAUDOUIN (-after 1208). A charter dated 1208 records the confirmation by Raoul Bishop of Arras of the obits established by "Galterus castellanus Duacensis" and "Michael pater suus", witnessed by "Baldeuinus miles de Marketa, patruus ipsius castellani, et castellanus Atrebatensis, frater ipsius"[360]. Châtelain d´Arras.

b) ROGER (-after [1160]). "…Rogerus frater Michahelis castellani Duacensis…" signed the charter dated to [1160] under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted revenue to the abbey of Anchin[361].

c) HUGUES . "…Rogeri de Wavrin, Hellini filii ipsius, Michaelis constabularii, Symonis castellani de Oisi, Hugonis castellani de Pulchro Manso, Michaelis castellani de Duaco…Hugonis prepositi Sancti Petri Duacensis…" signed the charter dated 1161 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Saint-Aubert at Vitry[362]. Elect of Cambrai.

d) BAUDOUIN de Marquette (-after 1208). A charter dated 1208 records the confirmation by Raoul Bishop of Arras of the obits established by "Galterus castellanus Duacensis" and "Michael pater suus", witnessed by "Baldeuinus miles de Marketa, patruus ipsius castellani, et castellanus Atrebatensis, frater ipsius"[363]. m ---. The name of Baudouin´s wife is not known. Baudouin & his wife had two children:

i) GILES . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[364].

ii) PIERRE . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[365].

e) PIERRE de Douai . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[366]. m ---. The name of Pierre´s wife is not known. Pierre & his wife had one child:

i) JEAN de Douai . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[367].

f) --- . The identity of the parents of Henri is not known, but the charter quoted below shows that either his father or mother was brother or sister of Pierre de Douai. m ---. One child:

i) HENRI de Mausny . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[368].

g) [--- . The identity of the parents of Gauthier is not known, but the charter quoted below shows that either his father or mother was brother or sister of Pierre de Douai. It is not known whether Henri de Mausny and Gauthier d´Aubrechicourt were brothers or cousins.] m ---. One child:

i) GAUTHIER d´Aubrechicourt . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1200/09] under which "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[369].

GAUTHIER [III] de Douai, son of MICHEL Châtelain de Douai & his wife --- (-[21 Feb] [1208]). Châtelain de Douai. "…Walterus castellanus de Duaco…" signed the charter dated 18 Aug 1199 which records the alliance between the king of England and the count of Flanders against the king of France[370]. "Walterus castellanus Duacensis" confirmed the foundation by "Michael castellanus Duacensis, pater meus" in favour of Saint-Amé de Douai by charter dated 1 Oct 1199[371]. A charter dated 1208 records the confirmation by Raoul Bishop of Arras of the obits established by "Galterus castellanus Duacensis" and "Michael pater suus", witnessed by "Baldeuinus miles de Marketa, patruus ipsius castellani, et castellanus Atrebatensis, frater ipsius"[372]. The obituary of Saint-Amé de Douai records the death "IX Kal Mar" of "Walterus Duacensis castellanus"[373].

m AGNES de Beaumez, daughter of --- Châtelain de Beaumez & his wife --- (-after 23 Jun 1225). By charter dated to [1200/09] "Pieres de Douay" recorded the dower granted by "Wautiers mes nies castelains de Douay" to "Agnes fille le castelain de Bapaumes", witnessed by "Bauduin de Marquete men frère…et ses ii fius Gillon et Peron…mes neveus Henri de Mausni, Wautier de Aubrechicourt et Jehan men fil…"[374]. "Agnes castellana Duacensis" donated property, which had belonged to "bone memorie Hugonis quondam Cameracensis electi" and inherited by "dno Waltero quondam castellano Duacensem marito meo" from "fratribus ipsius electi", to the abbey of Près where "Elysabeth filie mee…abbatissa loci illius", by charter dated 23 Jun 1225[375].

Gauthier [III] & his wife had two children:

1. GAUTHIER [IV] (-before Feb 1255). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1221 under which "Walterus castellanus de Duaco et Havidis uxor mea", in the presence of "Agnes castellana mater eius", witnessed by "dns Petrus de Duaco et filius ipsius Petrus clericus et Henricus de Mauni et Waltoldus de Obricourt milites…"[376]. Châtelain de Douai. "Walterus castellanus Duacensis et Walterus filius meus major natu" created the fief of Viel-Châtel d´Hamblaing by charter dated Jun 1238[377]. m HAWIDE, daughter of ---. "Walterus castellanus de Duaco et Havidis uxor mea" sold the right to revenue to the abbey of Près by charter dated 1221, witnessed by "dns Petrus de Duaco et filius ipsius Petrus clericus et Henricus de Mauni et Waltoldus de Obricourt milites…"[378]. "Havydis relicta quondam Walteri castellani de Duaco militis" approved a donation to the abbey of Sin by charter dated Feb 1255[379]. "Havis castelaine de Douai dame de Viteri et de Montegni, mesires Gilles de Brillon chevaliers…" issued a charter dated 20 May 1262 relating to the revenue of the chaplain of Vitry[380]. Gauthier [V] & his wife had three children:

a) GAUTHIER [V] (-before 23 May 1286). "Walterus castellanus Duacensis et Walterus filius meus major natu" created the fief of Viel-Châtel d´Hamblaing by charter dated Jun 1238[381]. "Watiers chevaliers, castelains de Douay" founded an obit at the church of Saint-Amé de Douai for himself and "Jehenain me feme castelaine de Douay" by charter dated Jan 1260[382]. m JEANNE de Roisin, daughter of ---. "Watiers chevaliers, castelains de Douay" founded an obit at the church of Saint-Amé de Douai for himself and "Jehenain me feme castelaine de Douay" by charter dated Jan 1260[383]. "Medame Jehane de Roisin castelaine de Douai" issued instructions to the bishop of Arras concerning the castle of Vitry by charter dated 23 May 1286[384].

- CHÂTELAINS de DOUAI[385].

b) HUGUES . A charter dated Jul 1257 records the arrest of "Hugonem filium…castellane" on the order of the king of France[386].

c) GILLES de Brillon . "Havis castelaine de Douai dame de Viteri et de Montegni, mesires Gilles de Brillon chevaliers…" issued a charter dated 20 May 1262 relating to the revenue of the chaplain of Vitry[387].

2. ISABELLE . Abbess de Notre Dame des Près-lez-Douai. "Agnes castellana Duacensis" donated property, which had belonged to "bone memorie Hugonis quondam Cameracensis electi" and inherited by "dno Waltero quondam castellano Duacensem marito meo" from "fratribus ipsius electi", to the abbey of Près where "Elysabeth filie mee…abbatissa loci illius", by charter dated 23 Jun 1225[388].

E. SEIGNEURS de CARENCY

The cartulary of Mont-Saint-Eloi includes donations made by the seigneurs de Carency, but this has not yet been consulted.

ELBERT [I] de Béthune, son of --- (-after [1131]). "…Elberti de Bethunia…" witnessed the charter dated 1109 under which "Warinus de Dourges" donated "alodium meum de Dourges et de Nigella" to the church of St Eligius near Artois[389]. "…Elberti de Bethunia et Roberti fratris eius" witnessed the charter dated to [1131] under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated the church of Aubigny to the abbey of "Montesancti Eligii" near Artois[390]. An undated charter records the donation of property held from "Elberto de Bethunia milite", and that after the death of Elbert "Sicherus filius eius" wished to annul his father´s actions but was persuaded to confirm them, in the presence of "domino Roberto advocato filioque eius Balduino" (suggesting that this refers to Robert [III]), witnessed by "…Hugo filius Wagonis de Bethunia…"[391].

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

Elbert [I] & his wife had one child:

1. SIGER de Béthune . An undated charter records the donation of property held from "Elberto de Bethunia milite", and that after the death of Elbert "Sicherus filius eius" wished to annul his father´s actions but was persuaded to confirm them, in the presence of "domino Roberto advocato filioque eius Balduino" (suggesting that this refers to Robert [III]), witnessed by "…Hugo filius Wagonis de Bethunia…"[392].

1. ELBERT [III] de Carency . Seigneur de Carency. m ELISABETH, daughter of ---. Elbert [III] & his wife had two children:

a) ELISABETH [Isabelle] de Carency (-1225, bur Séry). La Gorgue-Rosny states that "Guillaume sire de Cayeux, Bouillencourt, Sénarpont…" married "Elisabeth de Béthune dame de Carency" but does not cite the corresponding primary source[393]. Champagne says that the wife of Guillaume [II] was the daughter of Elbert [III] Seigneur de Carency[394]. He cites a charter of Mont-Saint-Eloy dated 1190, reproduced by André du Chesne, which names Elbert de Carency and "ses deux filles Elisabeth et Marie", and letters dated Nov 1210 which name "Willermo de Keu domino de Carency", adding that the name of Guillaume [II]´s son "Wibert" is also indicative as it resembles the name "Elbert"[395]. "Willelmus de Cayaco filius alterius Willelmi" confirmed rights of the abbey of Séry granted by his father and grandfather, with the consent of "Isabelle sa femme", by charter dated 1185[396]. "Willaume de Cayeu" donated property, which he had previously sold to the abbey "à l´occasion du mariage de son fils Eustache", to Séry, with the consent of "son épouse Elisabeth et de Willaume son fils aîné", by charter dated 1220[397]. m (before 1185) GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Cayeux, son of GUILLAUME [I] Seigneur de Cayeux, de Bouillancourt & his wife --- (-1223, bur Séry).

b) MARIE de Carency (-after 1190). A charter of Mont-Saint-Eloy dated 1190, reproduced by André du Chesne, names Elbert de Carency and "ses deux filles Elisabeth et Marie"[398].

F. SEIGNEURS de LILLERS

1. --- (-before 1043). m RANSUIDE, daughter of --- (-after 1043). "Wenemarus dominus de Lileriis cum fratre meo Ingelramno et matre mea Ransuide" founded "ecclesiam…apud castrum de Lileriis", with the consent of "Balduini Flandriæ comitis…Henrico rege Francorum…", by charter dated 1043[399]. Two children:

a) WENEMAR (-after 1043). Seigneur de Lillers. "Wenemarus dominus de Lileriis cum fratre meo Ingelramno et matre mea Ransuide" founded "ecclesiam…apud castrum de Lileriis", with the consent of "Balduini Flandriæ comitis…Henrico rege Francorum…", by charter dated 1043[400].

b) ENGUERRAND (-after 1093). "Wenemarus dominus de Lileriis cum fratre meo Ingelramno et matre mea Ransuide" founded "ecclesiam…apud castrum de Lileriis", with the consent of "Balduini Flandriæ comitis…Henrico rege Francorum…", by charter dated 1043[401]. Seigneur de Lillers. "Ingelranus…castri Lilleriensis dominus et nobilis uxor eius Emma" founded Ham abbey by charter dated 1093, witnessed by "Manasses comes Gisnensis, Robertus advocatus Bethuniæ, Bernardus de Ballol, Hugo Albiniensis…"[402]. m EMMA, daughter of --- (-after 1093). "Ingelranus…castri Lilleriensis dominus et nobilis uxor eius Emma" founded Ham abbey by charter dated 1093[403].

Chapter 3. COMTES de BOULOGNE

The county of Boulogne on the North Sea coast developed under the control of the counts of Flanders. The history of the county before its capture by Flanders has not been traced. The first Flemish count of Boulogne was Adalolf, who succeeded his father Baudouin II Count of Flanders in Boulogne in 918 (see Part A below). After Adalolf died in 933, his brother Arnoul I Count of Flanders seized Boulogne and disinherited his nephews[404]. Adalolf and his immediate successors acquired control over Thérouanne, Fauquemberghes and Saint-Omer in the northern part of Ternois, but these territories were seized by Baudouin IV Count of Flanders in the early 1000s. Isolated references have been found to counts of Boulogne in the late 10th and early 11th centuries but these inidividuals have not been connected to the family of Adalolf, as shown below. Eustache [I] emerged as comte de Boulogne in the 1040s, and Boulogne continued to be held by his family until the 1120s, when it passed by marriage to a branch of the counts of Blois (see Part B below). A younger brother of Eustache [II] Comte de Boulogne briefly held the county of Lens in the mid-11th century, before it was incorporated into Flanders.

The so-called Genealogica comitum Buloniensium[405], the earliest versions of which were composed towards the end of the 11th century, is useful in outlining the Carolingian ancestry of Mathilde de Louvain, wife of Eustache I Comte de Boulogne, but ignores the earlier history of the Comtes de Boulogne.

The counts of Boulogne were lords of the following territories:

· the county of Boulogne itself, which was held from the king of France. Vanderkindere describes the approximate boundaries of the pagus Bononiensis: north of the river Canche, south-west of the county of Guines and the seigneurie of Ardres, and west of the pagus Teruanensis[406].

· the county of Lens (from the early 10th century until Baudouin V Count of Flanders acquired overlordship for Flanders [after 1056]).

· the territorium Mercatii (the settlements of Marck, Calais and their hinterland) to the north, separated from the county of Boulogne by the county of Guines.

· the Ternois to the south. Vanderkindere describes the approximate boundaries of the pagus Teruanensis: west of the Mempisque in the county of Flanders and the pagus Atrebatensis, north of the county of Ponthieu, and west of the pagus Bononiensis[407]. In the southern part, the county of Saint-Pol was formed as a fiefdom of the county of Boulogne. In the northern part, including Thérouanne, Fauquembergues and Saint-Omer, Baudouin IV Count of Flanders established control.

A. EARLY COMTES de BOULOGNE

1. ERCHANGER (-after 7 Nov 921). The Annales Vedastini record that "Herkengero comite" sent letters to Germany requesting help when the Vikings attacked Paris in 886[408]. The Annales Vedastini record that "Rodulfus comes" took the property of "Heribertus et Erkingerus" in 896, the editor of the compilation suggesting that the latter was Comte de Melun[409]. The Sermone de Adventu SS Wandregisili, Ansberti et Vulfranni recalls that "Erkengerus comes et Arnoldus" brought back part of the hand of "sancti enim Chiliani" from "Germania" to "Bononiensem civitatem", probably dated to the late 9th or early 10th century[410]. The Vita Bertulfi Renticensis records that "Bononiensium comes fuit Erkengarius", during the reign of "Carolus rex" which must refer to Charles III "le Simple" King of France as the preceding sentence refers to the king's capture by "Heribertus comes Viromanduorum" which is dated to 922[411]. It therefore appears that Erchanger was Comte de Boulogne. A document dated 7 Nov 921 recording a meeting between Charles III "le Simple" King of France and Heinrich I King of Germany names "Matfredus, Erkengerus, Hagano, Boso, Waltherus, Isaac, Ragenberus, Theodricus, Adalardus, Adelelmus" as representatives of the former[412].

B. COMTES de BOULOGNE (FLANDERS)

ADALOLF [Æthelwulf] of Flanders, son of BAUDOUIN II Count of Flanders & his wife Ælfthryth of Wessex (after [893/99]-13 Nov 933, bur Monastery of St Pierre). The Genealogica Arnulfi Comitis names (in order) "Arnulfum, fratrem eius Adelulfum" as the two sons of "Balduinus"[413]. "Adalolphus" is named as son of Count Baudouin II in the Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, which specifies that he succeeded his father in 918 as Comte de Boulogne et de Thérouanne, lay-Abbot of St Bertin[414]. "Elstrudis comitissa…cum filiis suis Arnulfo et Adelolfo" donated "hereditatem suam Liefsham…in terra Anglorum in Cantia" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "senioris sui Baldwini", by charter dated 11 Sep 918[415]. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 933 of "Adalulfus comes", specifying that he was buried "in monasterio sancti Petri"[416]. The De Arnulfo Comite records that "Adalulfi…uterinus frater Arnulfi magni" was killed by his own swineherd in a wood[417]. After his death in 933, his brother Arnoul I Count of Flanders seized the Boulonnais and Ternois, disinheriting his nephews[418].

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

Comte Adalolf & his wife had two children:

1. son (-962 before Sep). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

2. ARNOUL [I] de Boulogne ([920/25]-after 31 Jan 972). "Arnulfus nepos ipsius comitis [Arnulfi]" is named in the Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin[419]. It is unlikely that he was born much before [920/25] considering the estimated birth date of his father. Lothaire IV King of the West Franks installed him as Comte de Boulogne et du Ternois[420]. "…Arnulfi Bononiensis comitis, Engelberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 31 Jan 972 under which "Arnulfus…marchysus" confirmed the possession of "Harnas…in pago Seirbiu" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[421].

Comte Adalolf had one illegitimate son by an unknown mistress:

3. BAUDOUIN [Baldzo] (-[28 Mar/29 Oct] 965 or 973). The De Arnulfo Comite names "Balduino cognamento Baldzoni…filius Adalulfi…ex concubina", specifying that he was guardian of the infant Arnoul II Count of Flanders, having previously been adopted by Count Arnoul I after his father was killed[422]. He was appointed regent of Flanders in 964 on the accession of Arnoul II Count of Flanders. "Theodericus comes et Baldwinus cognomento Baldzo et Ericus et Everwinus" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "senioris sui Arnulfi defuncti", by charter dated 28 Mar 965[423]. Taking advantage of the weakness of the county during the minority of the new count, he made himself Comte de Courtrai[424]. He donated "villam Traslingehem" to the abbey of St Pieter[425]. A charter dated 29 Oct 965 records that "Baldwinus bone memorie cognomento Baldzo" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "senioris Arnulfi", signed by "Odgaudo advocato…"[426]. [The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 973 of "Balzo filius Rodulfi comitis"[427], presumably an error for "Adalolfi" as it is unclear to whom "Rodulfi comes" refers. The Annales Formoselenses also record the death in 973 of "Balzo, filius Rodulfi comitis"[428].]

The relationship between the following three family groups and Count Adalolf is not known, although the continuity of the names Arnoul and Baudouin suggests that a close family connection is likely. If they are related, chronology suggests that there were two generations between Count Arnoul [I] and Count Eustache [I].

1. ERNICULE de Boulogne . m ---. The name of Ernicule's wife is not known. Comte Ernicule & his wife had three children:

a) ARNOUL de Boulogne . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Ernulpho…et Eustacio" as the two sons of "Bolonie comitem…Erniculum"[429].

b) EUSTACHE de Boulogne . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Ernulpho…et Eustacio" as the two sons of "Bolonie comitem…Erniculum"[430].

c) MATHILDE de Boulogne . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Bolonie comitis Erniculi filiam Mathildem" as wife of "Ardolphus"[431]. m ARDOLF Comte de Guines, son of SIEGFRIED Comte de Guines & his wife Elstrude de Flandre (966-).

1. BAUDOUIN (-after 1 Apr 988). "…Theoderico comite, Arnulfo comite, Artoldo comite, Baldwino comite, item Arnulfo comite…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 988 under which "Baldwinus marchysus cum matre sua Susanna" donated "villam Aflingehem…jacentem in pago Tornacinse" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, after the death of "Arnulfi marchysi"[432]. same person as…? [BAUDOUIN] de Boulogne (-killed in battle [1033]). The primary source which confirms his name has not yet been identified. Comte de Boulogne. m as her first husband, ALEIDA [van Westfriesland], daughter of [ARNULF Graaf van Westfriesland [Holland] & his wife Liutgard de Luxembourg]. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Angelran" killed "le comte de Boulogne" in battle and married his widow "Adelvie…qui était de l'origine la plus illustre", after which he adopted the title comte[433]. She is named as the possible daughter of Arnulf, and her two marriages are shown, in Europäische Stammtafeln[434] but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. She married secondly [as his second wife,] Enguerrand Avoué de Saint-Riquier.

1. EUSTACHE [I] de Boulogne (-[1049]). Comte de Boulogne. Malbodus, abbatus" records donations to the abbey of Saint-Amand by charter dated to [1061] including "villam…Lurcium" held "ex comite Balduino" by "Eustachius comes et quidam miles Rainerus"[435]. It is possible, but not certain, that this charter refers to Eustache [I]. "Karolus…comes Flandrie" confirmed property of the abbey of Marchiennes at Lille by charter dated 1125 which names "comes Balduinus proavus meus…coniuge sua comitissa Adela, et…baronibus suis Eustachio…comite Bolonie, Rogero comite de Sancto Paulo"[436], presumably referring to Baudouin V Count of Flanders and so dated to between 1035 and 1067, in which case the document could refer either to Eustache [I] or Eustache [II]. m MATHILDE de Louvain, daughter of LAMBERT I "le Barbu" Comte de Louvain & his wife Gerberge de Lorraine [Carolingian] ([990/1000]-). The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium records that "Henricum seniorem de Bursella [=filius Ermengardis]" was father of "Lambertum comitem et Henricum fratrem eius et Mathildem sororem eorum", specifying that Mathilde married "comes Eustachius de Bolonia"[437], but this appears to be a confused representation of the situation. The primary source which confirms that Mathilde was the daughter of Comte Lambert [I] has not yet been identified but this is compatible with the chronology. Her birth date range is estimated from the estimated date of her parents' marriage and the likely birth date of her eldest son in [1015/20]. This shows that it is chronologically impossible for Mathilde's father to have been the son of Ermengardis of Lower Lotharingia. Comte Eustache I & his wife had five children:

a) EUSTACHE [II] "Gernobadatus" de Boulogne ([1015/20]-[soon after 1070/1087]). The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium records that "Eustachium et Lantbertum" were sons of "comes Eustachius de Bolonia" and his wife Mathilde[438]. He succeeded his father in [1049] as Comte de Boulogne.

- see below.

b) GEOFFROI de Boulogne (-[30 Apr/1 May] 1095). The Flandria Generosa names "Gosfridus episcopus Parisiacensis, frater Eustachii comitis Boloniensis"[439]. Bishop of Paris 1061. Chancellor of France 1075-1077, and 1081-1085. Arch-Chancellor of France 1085-1092.

c) LAMBERT de Boulogne (-killed in battle Phalampin 1054). The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium records that "Eustachium et Lantbertum" were sons of "comes Eustachius de Bolonia" and his wife Mathilde[440]. Comte de Lens 1047. After his death, the county of Lens reverted to his older brother Eustache [II][441]. m ([1053/54]) as her second husband, ADELAIS de Normandie, widow of ENGUERRAND [II] Comte de Montreuil Sire d’Aumâle, illegitimate daughter of ROBERT II Duke of Normandy & his mistress --- (-[1082/84]). Robert de Torigny names "Aeliz" as the daughter of Duke Robert II "de alia concubina" from Herleve[442]. The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum”[443]. She retained the title Comtesse d'Aumâle after her first marriage. Her second marriage is deduced from the foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy which names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum” and “Judita comitissa domine supradicte filia”[444]. Orderic Vitalis calls her "the king's sister" when referring to her marriage to Eudes Comte de Troyes[445]. She married thirdly ([1060]) Eudes III Comte de Troyes [Blois]. Lambert & his wife had one child:

i) JUDITH (1054-after 1086). The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy narrates the church´s foundation by “Guerinfrido qui condidit castellum…Albamarla” and names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum” and “Addelidis comitissa supradicti Engueranni et supradicte Adelidis filia…Judita comitissa domine supradicte filia”[446]. The Vita et Passio Waldevi Comitis records that “Waldevus” married “rex Willelmus…neptem suam Juettam filiam comitis Lamberti de Lens, sororem…Stephani comitis de Albemarlia”[447]. A manuscript records that “Juditha comitissa…uxor Waldevi comitis Huntingdon, et neptis Gulielmi Conquestoris” founded Elstow priory[448]. Her marriage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis who calls her the king's "consobrina"[449]. Orderic Vitalis says Waltheof's marriage with Judith was arranged by King William "to strengthen the bonds of friendship" with her future husband[450]. She deposed against her husband when he was accused of involvement in the conspiracy of the Earls of Norfolk and Hereford in 1075[451]. m (1070) WALTHEOF Earl of Huntingdon, son of SIWARD Earl of Northumbria & his wife Ælfled of Northumbria (-executed St Giles's Hill, Winchester 31 May 1076, bur Crowland Abbey).

d) [IDA . Receuil des historiens des croisades[452], Runciman [453] and Riley-Smith [454] 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 been identified. There is no mention of such a daughter in the Genealogica comitum Boloniensium. The wife of Comte Manassès is named Judith in a document of 1081 for the church of Breaux in which the couple appears together with their son Hugues[455]. Runciman361 and Riley-Smith362 both name her "Ida", the former naming her husband "Baldwin of Le Bourg Count of Rethel" which is doubly inconsistent with the charter evidence just cited. m MANASSES [III] Comte de Rethel, son of --- (-1081 or after).]

e) GERBERGE de Boulogne (-before 1059, bur Abbey of Stablo). The Genealogica ex Stirpe Sancti Arnulfi names "Gerbergam, Friderici ducis uxorem" as daughter of "Mathildis filia Gerberge"[456] but does not state the name of her father. m as his first wife, FREDERIC Duke of Lower Lotharingia Vogt de Stablo-Malmédy, son of FRIEDRICH Graf im Moselgau, Vogt of Stablo and Malmédy [Luxembourg] & his wife [--- von Hammerstein] [Konradiner] (-28 Aug 1065, bur Stablo).

EUSTACHE [II] "Gernobadatus" de Boulogne , son of EUSTACHE [I] Comte de Boulogne & his wife Mathilde de Louvain ([1015/20]-[soon after 1070/1087]). The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium records that "Eustachium et Lantbertum" were sons of "comes Eustachius de Bolonia" and his wife Mathilde[457]. His birth date range is estimated from the date of his first marriage, and bearing in mind the estimated birth date range of his mother. He succeeded his father in [1049] as Comte de Boulogne. Simeon of Durham records that "Eustace the elder earl of Boulogne who had married king Eadward's sister Goda" landed at Dover in Sep 1051[458]. When returning from visiting Edward "the Confessor" King of England in 1051, he was involved in an affray at Canterbury during which one of his men was killed. The refusal of Godwin Earl of Wessex to punish the offenders led to the Earl's temporary banishment from England[459]. Comte de Lens 1054. "Eustatii comitis" witnessed a charter of "Balduinus Flandrensium comes" dated 6 Jan 1056[460]. He took part in the battle of Hastings 14 Oct 1066[461], was awarded a large fief "the honour of Boulogne"[462], but soon quarrelled with William I King of England. He launched an attack on England in 1067, but withdrew after landing. His English lands were confiscated, but later restored. Boulogne's strategic importance grew as it became the main port for importing English wool for the Flemish cloth trade.

m firstly ([1036]) as her second husband, GODGIFU [Goda] of England, widow of DREUX [Drogo] Comte de Mantes et du Vexin, daughter of ÆTHELRED II King of England & his second wife Emma de Normandie (-before 1049). Her parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis, who says that she went into exile in Normandy with her brother[463], which can be dated from other sources to 1013. Her first marriage was arranged by Robert II Duke of Normandy[464], indicating that she probably did not return to England. Her second marriage is referred to by Florence of Worcester[465]. Simeon of Durham records that "Eustace the elder earl of Boulogne who had married king Eadward's sister Goda" landed at Dover in Sep 1051[466].

m secondly IDA of Lotharingia, daughter of GODEFROI Duke of Upper Lorraine Comte de Verdun & his first wife Doda [de Rethel] ([1038/43][467]-13 Aug 1113). Her marriage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis, who specifies that she was the sister of "Godfrey Duke of Lotharingia" and names her three sons[468]. The Vita B. Idæ Boloniensis Comitissæ records that she was the daughter of "pater…Godefridus, mater…Doda"[469]. She made a donation to Saint-Bertin for the soul of "Eustachii domini mei comitis" with her sons "Godefridi et Balduini"[470]. The Lamberti Audomariensis Chronica records the death "Id Apr 1113" of "Ida comitissa Boloniæ"[471].

Come Eustache [II] & his second wife had three children:

1. EUSTACHE [III] de Boulogne (-1125 or after). His parentage is specified in his donation to Saint-Bertin dated 1122, for the souls of "Eustacii comitis patris mei et Yde matris mee comitisse"[472]. He is not named as one of her sons by "Ida comitisse Boloniensis" in the latter's charter for the soul of her husband[473]. William of Tyre records him as brother of Godefroi and Baudouin, naming him last of the three[474]. It is not known whether this indicates that he was the youngest of the three brothers, or was simply a reflection of his less significant role in affairs in Palestine. His inheritance of the paternal possessions and titles suggests that he was the oldest brother, at any rate older than his brother Baudouin. He succeeded in [1087] as Comte de Boulogne et de Lens. This would normally be an indication of his seniority in the family. However, given the superior position of his brother Godefroi as Duke of Lower Lotharingia, it may have been decided that the less important paternal inheritance would pass to a younger son. He was a member of the company of Robert II Count of Flanders on the First Crusade, joining his brothers after arriving in Constantinople in 1097[475]. Albert of Aix records the arrival in Constantinople of "Robertus Normannorum comes, Stephanus Blesensis, Eustachius frater prædicti Ducis", dated to early 1097 from the context[476]. In Palestine in 1099, he returned to Boulogne soon after. "Eustacius Bolonie comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer by charter dated Jul 1112, subscribed by "Cononis de Fieules, Eustacii et Rogerii filiorum eius…"[477]. 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"[478]. A legation left Jerusalem for Boulogne in Apr 1118 to invite him to succeed. Eustache left Boulogne for Jerusalem, but when he reached Apulia he received news that Baudouin du Bourg had been chosen as king. He refused to press his claim further, and retired to the Cluniac monastery at Rumilly in [1125]. "Eustachius olim comes Boloniensis nunc autem…monachus Cluniacensis" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 1125 which names "Maria uxore mea…[et] Mathildi filia mea", and is subscribed by "Stephani comitis Bolonie, Matildis comitisse"[479]. m (1102) MARY of Scotland, daughter of MALCOLM III "Caennmor/Bighead" King of Scotland & his second wife [St] Margaret of England (-31 May 1116 or 18 Apr 1118, bur Bermondsey Priory). Orderic Vitalis records that their mother sent Mary and her sister Eadgyth to be brought up by her sister Christina, nun at Romsey Abbey[480]. Florence of Worcester records that Henry I King of England arranged the marriage of "Mariam reginæ sororem" and "Eustatio Bononensium comiti" in [1102][481]. Her marriage is also recorded by Orderic Vitalis, who also names her daughter[482]. The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium records that "Eustachius, frater Balduini regis Iheruslame" married "Mariam filiam regis Scotiæ"[483]. The 12th century Cronica Regum Scottorum records the death "II Kal Jun" in 1116 of "Maria…comitissa" and her burial "apud Bermundseiam"[484]. The Chronicle of John of Fordun records that "Mary countess of Bouillon" died in "the third year before her sister´s death"[485]. Comte Eustache [III] & his wife had one child:

a) MATHILDE de Boulogne ([1103/05]-Hedingham Castle, Essex 2/3 or 30 May or 3 Jul 1151, bur Faversham Abbey, Kent). Her parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[486]. The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium names Mathilde daughter of "Eustachius, frater Balduini regis Iheruslame" and his wife "Mariam filiam regis Scotiæ", also recording her marriage with "Stephano, filio Stephani Blesensis comitis"[487]. She succeeded her father as Ctss de Boulogne. "Stephanus comes Bolonie et Morethonii et Mathildis comitissa" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer by charter dated 1141 (presumably misdated because of the donors´ titles), subscribed by "…Eustachius de Fielnes, Willelmus et Rogerus fratres sui…"[488]. She was crowned Queen Consort of England at Westminster Abbey 22 Mar 1136. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1152 of "Matildis uxor Stephani regis Anglorum" and in a later passage her burial "in monasterio Fasseham", recording that she had founded the abbey[489]. m ([1124/25]) ETIENNE de Blois Comte de Mortain, son of ETIENNE Comte de Blois & his wife Adela of England (Blois [1096/97]-Dover 25 Oct 1154, bur Faversham Abbey, Kent). Comte de Boulogne, in right of his wife, before 1125. He succeeded 22 Dec 1135 as STEPHEN King of England, crowned at Westminster Abbey 26 Dec 1135. His first cousin Matilda Lady of the English, daughter of Henry I King of England, disputed Stephen’s accession. During the ensuing civil war in England, Stephen was deposed and imprisoned by Matilda 7-10 April 1141, but restored to the throne 1 Nov 1141. He was crowned a second time at Canterbury Cathedral 1141, and a third time at Lincoln Cathedral 1146.

- see below, Part B.

Comte Eustache [III] had [three] illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

b) RAOUL de Boulogne (-after [1122/25]). Witness, with his brother Eustache, of their father's charters in 1106 (in favour of St Paul's London) and in [1120/25] (in favour of Roger de Sumerio)[490]. "Rodulfi filii comitis Eustacii" witnessed his father's donation to Saint-Bertin dated 1122[491].

c) EUSTACHE de Boulogne. Witness, with his brother Raoul, of their father's charters in 1106 (in favour of St Paul's London) and in [1120/25] (in favour of Roger de Sumerio)398. m ---. The name of Eustache's wife is not known. Eustache & his wife had one child:

i) EUSTACHE (-after [1176/77]). The 1164/65 Pipe Roll names "Eustachius fil Eust fil Com" accounting for relief of his land in Essex/Hertfordshire[492]. The 1176/77 Pipe Roll names "Eustacius filius Eustacii filii Comitis" in Essex and Hertfordshire[493].

d) [GODEFROI (-killed in battle al-Sinnabrah 28 Jun 1113). William of Malmesbury names him "bastard great-nephew [abnepos eius nothus]" of Baudouin I King of Jerusalem[494]. "…Gotafredus nepos regis…" subscribed the charter dated 20 Jun 1112 under which Baudouin I King of Jerusalem confirmed the possessions of the Knights Hospitallers[495]. Murray[496] points out that his being the illegitimate son of Eustache [III] Comte de Boulogne is only one of the various possibilities. He was killed fighting Tughtikin atabeg of Damascus and Mawdud of Mosul.

2. GODEFROI de Boulogne ([1060]-in Palestine 18 Jul 1100, bur Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre). "Godefridi et Balduini" are named sons of "Ida comitisse Boloniensis" in the latter's charter for the soul of her husband[497]. His birth date is estimated on the basis of his being an adolescent when designated heir by his maternal uncle, and from the estimated birth date range of his mother. William of Tyre records "Godefridus Lotharingiæ dux" as brother of Baudouin and Eustache, and son of Comte Eustache and of Ida sister of Godefroi "Struma" Duke of Lotharingia[498]. He was designated heir by his maternal uncle, on whose death in 1076 he inherited the county of Verdun, the allods of Stenay and Mouzay, and the castle of Bouillon with its dependencies. He was most often known as "GODEFROI de Bouillon", after this inherited castle. The inheritance was disputed by many parties. Theoderic Bishop of Verdun seized the opportunity to end the hereditary succession in the county of Verdun by bestowing it on Matilda Ctss of Tuscany, who granted it to Albert III Comte de Namur as guardian of her interests in Lotharingia. The emperor conferred the duchy of Lotharingia on his infant son Konrad, with Albert III Comte de Namur as vice-duke, although the Annalista Saxo records that he created Godefroi as Markgraf van Antwerpen in "Traiecti" at Easter 1076[499]. When Konrad was crowned King of Germany in 1087, Godefroi de Boulogne was installed as GODEFROI IV Duke of Lower Lotharingia[500]. Some time following Pope Urban II's call to liberate Jerusalem at the Council of Clermont in Auvergne 27 Nov 1095, Godefroi resolved to join the crusade. Leader of the Lotharingian contingent in the First Crusade in 1096, he sold his estates of Rosay and Stenay on the River Meuse and pledged the castle of Bouillon to the Bishop of Liège to fund the expedition[501], although he retained the title Duke of Lower Lotharingia. 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[502]. After arriving outside Constantinople at Selymbria in Dec 1096, his army ravaged the countryside. Relations with Emperor Alexios I were tense, and Godefroi attacked Constantinople in Apr 1097. His troops were defeated by an imperial force, and he accepted to swear allegiance to the emperor on Easter Sunday, agreeing that the emperor should become overlord of any new principalities founded by the crusaders and that any land captured which had previously belonged to the empire should be handed back to Byzantium[503]. The crusading army reached Jerusalem 7 Jun 1099 and captured the city 15 Jul 1099. The electoral council chose him as ruler of Jerusalem 22 Jul 1099, and after considerable debate about the correct title to adopt, he became GODEFROI princeps of Jerusalem. Murray highlights that the evidence concerning the alleged title "advocatus Sancti Sepulcri" is based on a single letter written in Laodicea in [Sep/Oct] 1099 to Daibert Archbishop of Pisa[504]. The whole issue of Godefroi's title is discussed at length by Riley-Smith and Murray[505]. Whatever the interest of this debate, its practical importance was swept aside when Godefroi's brother was crowned "King of Jerusalem" within a year. The crusaders' control over Jerusalem was strengthened by their defeat of the Fatimid army from Egypt in the plain of al-Majdal 11 Aug 1099[506]. Arnoul de Choques was elected Patriarch of Jerusalem 1 Aug 1099, but was deposed in Dec 1099 and compensated with the position of Archdeacon of Jerusalem. He was replaced by Daibert Archbishop of Pisa, who had recently arrived in Jerusalem accompanied by Bohémond Prince of Antioch and Baudouin Count of Edessa. Godefroi was confirmed as ruler in Jerusalem at Christmas 1099 by Patriarch Daibert[507]. At that time, the territory of the kingdom was limited to two separated areas, Judea (with Jerusalem itself, Bethlehem, Jericho and Hebron) and a small coastal strip around Jaffa, Lydda and Ramla. Despite Godefroi's depleted military resources following the departure of most of the surviving crusaders, plans to expand his territory were in full swing with the siege of Acre when Godefroi died. In defiance of Patriarch Daibert, Godefroi's household, under the leadership of his kinsman Warner de Grez [Gray], assured the succession of his brother Baudouin by seizing the citadel of Jerusalem. Despite Warner's death 22 Jul 1100, this show of defiance continued into the Autumn when Robert Bishop of Lydda retrieved Baudouin from Edessa to secure his succession. According to Matthew of Edessa, Godefroi was poisoned[508].

3. BAUDOUIN de Boulogne ([1063/68]-Al-Arish 2 Apr 1118, bur Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre). "Godefridi et Balduini" are named as sons of "Ida comitisse Boloniensis" in the latter's charter for the soul of her husband[509]. His birth date range is estimated on the basis of his being knighted [before 1086]. William of Tyre and the Chronicle of Baldwin III both record him as brother of Godefroi and Eustache[510]. 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[511]. As there is no indication of a second marriage of their mother, this isolated indication ("frater que eius uterinus") that the brothers may not have shared the same father should probably be dismissed. It is probable that Baudouin was youngest of the brothers: he is always referred to after his brother Godefroi, and it is unlikely that Eustache would have succeeded to the paternal inheritance if he had been younger than Baudouin. Canon at Cambrai, Reims and Liège, he left the church to become a knight probably before 1086 when, together with his brother Eustache, he organised military support for their brother Godefroi who was besieged at Stenay. Baudouin was granted the county of Verdun in 1095 by Richer Bishop of Verdun, to whom Godefroi had surrendered the county while raising funds for his participation in the crusade. It is likely that he was recognised, although not formally, as his brother Godefroi's heir to the duchy of Lower Lotharingia[512]. While marching across Cilicia, Baudouin took control of Tarsus, recently captured from the Turks by Tancred, nephew of Bohémond of Apulia[513]. Baudouin later relieved the Armenian population of Edessa, and established control over the town in Feb 1098, which provided the Lotharingian crusading contingent with a vital fresh source of supplies and income. Baudouin was adopted as son and heir by Thoros Lord of Melitene and Edessa, who was immediately overthrown and murdered. He was installed in BAUDOUIN Count of Edessa 10 Mar 1098. With the treasure found in Edessa, he was able to extend his territories considerably by purchase the neighbouring emirate of Samosata from the Turkish Emir Balduk[514]. Receiving news of the death of his brother Godefroi, Baudouin arrived in Jerusalem [9] Nov 1100, and was crowned BAUDOUIN I King of Jerusalem by Patriarch Daibert at the church of the Nativity, Bethelehem, Christmas Day 1100[515]. During his reign, the Muslim coastal cities and the inland border area of Transjordan were gradually conquered. He captured Arsuf (1101), Caesarea (1101), Acre (1104), Sidon (1110), and Beirut (1110). Baudouin was taken ill while campaigning against the Fatimids in Egypt. He appointed his brother Eustache as his heir to the crown of Jerusalem on his death bed, with Baudouin du Bourq as second choice if his brother declined.

- KINGS of JERUSALEM.

4. [IDA . Europäische Stammtafeln[516] shows Ida, wife [firstly] of Hermann [von Malsen] and [secondly of Conon de Montaigu], as a possible daughter of Comte Eustache II & his wife Ida. The only partial corroboration for this so far found is Orderic Vitalis who says that "Cono comes Alemannus" married "Duke Godfrey's sister"[517]. m firstly ([1070]) HERMANN [von Malsen], son of --- (-1080 or after). m secondly as his second wife, CONON Comte de Montaigu, son of GOZELO Comte de Montaigu & his wife Ermentrude de Grandpré (-30 Apr 1106).]

Comte Eustache II had three [illegitimate] children by unknown mistresses:

5. GUILLAUME. Murray[518] quotes a 14th century version of the Genealogica comitum Boloniensium which says that Eustache [II] Comte de Boulogne had four sons (in order) Guillaume, Godefroi, Baudouin and Eustache. If this is correct, it is surprising that earlier versions of the Genealogica, written nearer the time, would have ignored Guillaume. If the Guillaume in question had been an illegitimate son, it is also surprising that the source fails to name the other illegitimate sons, especially the more well-known Geoffrey.

6. GEOFFROY (-after 1100). His parentage is confirmed by an undated charter under which his grandson “Faramus filius Willielmi Boloniæ” confirmed donations to Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire by “Gaufridus filius comitis Eustacii de Bolonia avus meus, et Willielmus de Bolonia filius ipsius pater meus”[519]. Murray[520] suggests that Geoffrey may have been born legitimate because (1) his descendants were known as "de Boulogne", (2) he married well, and (3) he was given the first name of his father's older brother. Murray further suggests that, if this is correct, he would have been Comte Eustache's son by Godgifu of England, whose marriage may have been annulled for consanguinity, which would have resulted in the bastardisation of their children. Geoffroy was mentioned in a writ of William I King of England dated [1066/71]. Lord of Carshalton. Domesday Book records land held from “Geoffrey son of Count Eustace” in Carshalton, Surrey, adding that "Geoffrey de Mandeville gave him this land with his daughter"[521]. William I King of England confirmed the donations in Balham and Walton by "Godfrey son of Count Eustace on behalf of his wife Beatrice, with the consent of Geoffrey de Mandeville", by charter dated to [1076/84][522]. He held the manor of Coton, Cambridgeshire from his father in 1086[523]. He was in Palestine in 1100. m ([1076/1084]) BEATRIX de Mandeville, daughter of GEOFFREY [I] de Mandeville & his first wife Adelais ---. William I King of England confirmed the donations in Balham and Walton by "Godfrey son of Count Eustace on behalf of his wife Beatrice, with the consent of Geoffrey de Mandeville", by charter dated to [1076/84][524]. Domesday Book records land held from “Geoffrey son of Count Eustace” in Carshalton, Surrey, adding that "Geoffrey de Mandeville gave him this land with his daughter"[525]. Geoffroy & his wife had [three] children:

a) WILLIAM de Boulogne (-before 1130). His parentage is confirmed by an undated charter under which his son “Faramus filius Willielmi Boloniæ” confirmed donations to Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire by “Gaufridus filius comitis Eustacii de Bolonia avus meus, et Willielmus de Bolonia filius ipsius pater meus”[526]. m firstly ---. William's first marriage is deduced from the reference to his presumed second wife as stepmother of his son. m secondly ---. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Faram fil Will de Bolonia" in Surrey and refers to "noverca sua"[527]. William & his first wife had four children:

i) FARAMUS de Boulogne (-[1183/84][528]). “Faramus filius Willielmi Boloniæ” confirmed donations to Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire by “Gaufridus filius comitis Eustacii de Bolonia avus meus, et Willielmus de Bolonia filius ipsius pater meus”, by undated charter witnessed by “fratres mei Eustacius et Simon…”[529]. Lord of Tingry[530]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Faram fil Will de Bolonia" in Surrey and refers to "noverca sua"[531]. "Pharamo de Tingri, Balduino de Caio…" subscribed the charter dated 1172 under which Matthieu Comte de Boulogne granted revenue from fisheries to the monks of Saint-Josse-sur-mer[532]. m MATHILDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Faramus & his wife had four children:

(a) WILLIAM . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Engelramnum", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam, Willelmi Faramus sororem"[533]. "Will[elmus]s Feram[us]" witnessed a spurious charter for Battle abbey under which Stephen King of England confirmed its rights and privileges, undated[534]. m as her first husband, BEATRIX de Guines, daughter of ARNAUD Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Saint-Omer. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Beatrix married firstly "Willelmo Faramus de Tingreio" and secondly "castellano de Bellomanso Hugoni"[535]. She married secondly Hugues de Beaumetz Châtelain de Bapaume.

(b) EUSTACHE . Domesday Descendants names Eustache and Simon as sons of Faramus citing a charter of Bec abbey[536].

(d) SIBYLLE de Tingry . “Sibilla de Tyngria filia Farami de Bolonia, domina de Clopham” donated property in Clopham to Bec Abbey by undated charter[538]. She was her father's heir in [1183/84][539]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Engelramnum", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam, Willelmi Faramus sororem"[540]. Her dowry was the manor of Mortok in Somerset, as shown by the Testa de Nevill which includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Willelmus de Fienes" held "manerium de Mortok que fuit de dominico regis de dono comitis Willelmi filii Reginaldi filii Stephani qui manerium predictum dedit [Faramo] de Bolonia pro servicio i militis" in Somerset[541]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in the honour of Boulogne, dated to [1217/18], which includes "Sibilla de Fenes" holding "vi milites…in Lamburne, ii milites in Fifide et Blakehall et Lacfare…"[542]. m ENGUERRAND [I] de Fiennes, son of EUSTACHE [II] Seigneur de Fiennes & his wife --- (-1218).

ii) EUSTACHE de Boulogne (-after [1147]). “Faramus filius Willielmi Boloniæ” confirmed donations to Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire by “Gaufridus filius comitis Eustacii de Bolonia avus meus, et Willielmus de Bolonia filius ipsius pater meus”, by undated charter witnessed by “fratres mei Eustacius et Simon…”[543]. "…Bald[uino] de Bolonia et Eustac[io] fratre eius…" witnessed a charter dated to [1145/47] under which Matilda Queen of England notified her donation to the church of Witham[544].

iii) SIMON de Boulogne . “Faramus filius Willielmi Boloniæ” confirmed donations to Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire by “Gaufridus filius comitis Eustacii de Bolonia avus meus, et Willielmus de Bolonia filius ipsius pater meus”, by undated charter witnessed by “fratres mei Eustacius et Simon…”[545].

iv) BAUDOUIN de Boulogne (-after [1167/68]). Archdeacon of Sudbury [1143]-[1167/68]. "…Bald[uino] de Bolonia et Eustac[io] fratre eius…" witnessed a charter dated to [1145/47] under which Matilda Queen of England notified her donation to the church of Witham[546]. Archdeacon of Norwich 1164.

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

c) [MABILIA de Cotes . Daughter of "Geoffrey de Cotes", and "puella" [lady-in-waiting] to Adelisa de Clermont, wife of Gilbert FitzRichard de Clare. Domesday Descendants[547] speculates that she may have been the daughter of Geoffroy de Boulogne who held the manor of Coton, Cambridgeshire.]

7. HUGUES. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

1. ARNOLD de Boulogne (-after [1151/53]). "…Arnaldo de Bolonia" signed the charter dated to [1151/53] under which "Hugo de Chileham filius Fulberti de Dofora" donated the church of Chilham to the abbey of Saint-Bertin, for the souls of "patris mei Fulberti et matris mee Adelit…et Matildis uxoris mee"[548].

C. COMTES de BOULOGNE (BLOIS-CHAMPAGNE and FLANDRE-LORRAINE)

MATHILDE de Boulogne, daughter of EUSTACHE [III] Comte de Boulogne & his wife Mary of Scotland ([1103/5]-Hedingham Castle, Essex 2/3 or 30 May or 3 Jul 1151, bur Faversham Abbey, Kent). Her parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[549]. The Genealogica comitum Buloniensium names Mathilde daughter of "Eustachius, frater Balduini regis Iheruslame" and his wife "Mariam filiam regis Scotiæ", also recording her marriage with "Stephano, filio Stephani Blesensis comitis"[550]. She succeeded her father as Ctss de Boulogne. "Stephanus comes Bolonie et Morethonii et Mathildis comitissa" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer by charter dated 1141 (presumably misdated because of the donors´ titles), subscribed by "…Eustachius de Fielnes, Willelmus et Rogerus fratres sui…"[551]. She was crowned Queen Consort of England at Westminster Abbey 22 Mar 1136. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1152 of "Matildis uxor Stephani regis Anglorum" and in a later passage her burial "in monasterio Fasseham", recording that she had founded the abbey[552].

m (before 1125) ETIENNE de Blois Comte de Mortain, son of ETIENNE Comte de Blois & his wife Adela of England (Blois [1096/7]-Dover 25 Oct 1154, bur Faversham Abbey, Kent). Comte de Boulogne, in right of his wife, before 1125. He succeeded 22 Dec 1135 as STEPHEN King of England, crowned at Westminster Abbey 26 Dec 1135. His first cousin Matilda Lady of the English [daughter of Henry I King of England] disputed Stephen’s right to the throne. During the ensuing civil war in England, Stephen was deposed and imprisoned by Matilda 7-10 April 1141, but restored to the throne 1 Nov 1141. He was crowned a second time at Canterbury Cathedral in 1141, and a third time at Lincoln Cathedral in 1146.

Ctss Mathilde & King Stephen had five children:

1. other children: see ENGLAND.

2. EUSTACHE de Blois ([1127/31]-Bury St Edmund’s 10 or 16 Aug 1153, bur Faversham Abbey, Kent). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Eustacium et Guilelmum" as the two sons of "rex Anglorum Stefanus"[553]. He was installed as EUSTACHE IV Comte de Boulogne at Christmas [1146/47].

3. GUILLAUME de Blois ([1132/37]-11 Oct 1159, bur hospital of Montmorillon, Poitou). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Eustacium et Guilelmum" as the two sons of "rex Anglorum Stefanus"[554]. Earl of Warenne and Surrey, Lord of Pevensey and Norwich 1148/9 in right of his wife. He succeeded his brother in 1153 as GUILLAUME Comte de Boulogne.

4. MARIE de Blois ([1136]-Montreuil 1182, bur Montreuil). She is named as daughter of King Stephen by Matthew Paris, when he records her marriage[555]. She succeeded her brother in 1159 as MARIE Ctss de Boulogne. Her future husband abducted her from her convent in 1160 and forced her to marry him. Pope Alexander III wrote to Henri Archbishop of Reims, dated 18 Dec 1161, regarding the abduction and marriage of "M. filius…comitis Flandrensis" and "monialem…abbatissam", but the document does not name the abbey from which she was abducted[556]. After the annulment of her marriage, she became a nun at the Benedictine nunnery of St Austrebert near Montreuil. m (before 1160, annulled 1169/70) as his first wife, MATTHIEU de Flandre [Lorraine], son of THIERRY I Count of Flanders & his second wife Sibylle d'Anjou ([1137]-killed in battle Driencourt 25 Dec 1173, bur Abbaye de Saint-Josse). He succeeded in 1160 as MATTHIEU Comte de Boulogne, in right of his wife. He led the Flemish contingent in support of Louis VII King of France against Henry II King of England and was mortally wounded by an arrow at the siege of the château de Driencourt in Normandy[557]. Comte Matthieu & his first wife had two children:

a) IDA de Flandre ([1160/61]-21 Apr 1216, bur Boulogne). The Flandria Generosa specifies that "frater Philippi secundus natu Matheus" had two daughters by his wife "comitissam Boloniensem", specifying that the older daughter (unnamed) married "Rainaldo comiti de Danmartin" against the wishes of her friends[558]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Idam…et Mathildem" as the two daughters of "Matheus [comiti Boloniensi]" & his wife, specifying that Ida married "primus…Gerardo comiti de Ghelra, deinde Bertoldo Cheringiorum duci, postea Rainaldo comiti Dommi-Martini in Francia"[559]. She succeeded her father in 1173 as Ctss de Boulogne. Her first marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which "Ida comitissa Boloniensis" donated "decimam Alulfi de Ales…in parrochia de Salquele" to Andres, naming "virorum meorum bonæ memoriæ comitum Boloniensium, Matthei…et Geraldi de Gelre"[560]. The Annales Egmundani record the marriage in 1181 of "filiam comitis Boloniæ Mathei" and "comes Gelrensis…Gerardus" and his death later the same year, specifying that his widow took away by force everything which had been granted to her at the time of the marriage[561]. The Chronica Andrensis records the death in1216 of "Ida Bolonie comitissa in Flandria" and her burial at Boulogne[562]. m firstly MATHIEU, son of --- (-before 1181). m secondly (1181) GERHARD van Geldern, son of HENDRIK Graaf van Geldern en Zutphen & his wife Agnes von Arnstein ([1140]-1181). m thirdly (1183) as his second wife, BERTHOLD IV Herzog von Zähringen, son of KONRAD Herzog von Zähringen [Baden] & his wife Clémence de Namur (-8 Sep 1186, bur St Peter im Schwarzwald). [563]Betrothed (after 1186) to ARNOUL de Guines Seigneur d'Ardres, son of BAUDOUIN II Comte de Guines & his wife Christine d'Ardres (-1220). He succeeded his father in 1205 as Comte de Guines. m fourthly (Apr 1190) as his second wife, RENAUD de Dammartin, son of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabille] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis ([1165/70]-Château de Goulet 21 Apr 1217, bur Boulogne). He kidnapped his future second wife and kept her at the château de Riste in Lorraine, where he lured her fiancé (Arnoul de Guines Seigneur d'Ardres) and arranged his arrest by Albert de Hièrges Bishop of Verdun[564]. He succeeded in 1192 as Comte de Boulogne. He succeeded his father in 1200 as Comte de Dammartin. Philippe II King of France installed him in 1205 as Comte d'Aumâle and in 1209 as Comte de Mortain. He swore homage to John King of England in 1212, and his assets in France were confiscated in King Philippe II. He was captured after the battle of Bouvines in 1214 and imprisoned at the château de Goulet where he later committed suicide[565].

b) other child: - see FLANDERS.

D. SEIGNEURS de FIENNES

1. EUSTACHE [I] de Fiennes . m ---. The name of Eustache´s wife is not known. Eustache [I] & his wife had one child:

a) CONON de Fiennes (-after 16 Jul 1113). "Cononis de Fieules, Eustacii et Rogerii filiorum eius…" subscribed the charter dated Jul 1112 under which "Eustacius Bolonie comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[566]. "Cono de Finlleiz, Eustacius et Rogerius filius eius…" subscribed the charter dated 16 Jul 1113 under which "Eustachius junior…Boloniensium comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[567]. m ---. The name of Conon´s wife is not known. Conon & his wife had three children:

i) EUSTACHE [II] de Fiennes (-after 1141). "Cononis de Fieules, Eustacii et Rogerii filiorum eius…" subscribed the charter dated Jul 1112 under which "Eustacius Bolonie comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[568].

- see below.

ii) GUILLAUME de Fiennes . "…Eustachius de Fielnes, Willelmus et Rogerus fratres sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1141 (presumably misdated because of the donors´ titles) under which "Stephanus comes Bolonie et Morethonii et Mathildis comitissa" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[569].

iii) ROGER de Fiennes (-after 1150). "Cononis de Fieules, Eustacii et Rogerii filiorum eius…" subscribed the charter dated Jul 1112 under which "Eustacius Bolonie comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[570]. "Cono de Finlleiz, Eustacius et Rogerius filius eius…" subscribed the charter dated 16 Jul 1113 under which "Eustachius junior…Boloniensium comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[571]. "…Eustachius de Fielnes, Willelmus et Rogerus fratres sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1141 (presumably misdated because of the donors´ titles) under which "Stephanus comes Bolonie et Morethonii et Mathildis comitissa" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[572].

EUSTACHE [II] de Fiennes, son of CONON de Fiennes & his wife --- (-after 1141). "Cononis de Fieules, Eustacii et Rogerii filiorum eius…" subscribed the charter dated Jul 1112 under which "Eustacius Bolonie comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[573]. "Cono de Finlleiz, Eustacius et Rogerius filius eius…" subscribed the charter dated 16 Jul 1113 under which "Eustachius junior…Boloniensium comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[574]. "…Eustachius de Fielnes, Willelmus et Rogerus fratres sui…" subscribed the charter dated 1141 (presumably misdated because of the donors´ titles) under which "Stephanus comes Bolonie et Morethonii et Mathildis comitissa" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[575]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Eustacius senex de Fielnis" founded "ecclesiam de Bello-loco"[576].

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

Eustache [II] & his wife had four children:

1. EUSTACHE [III] de Fiennes (-before 1187). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacium…Engelramnum…Gillebertum …Radulphum" as the sons of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis"[577]. m as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Guines, daughter of ARNAUD Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Saint-Omer (-1222). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Eustacium", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filiam Margaretam"[578]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Marguerite married firstly "Eustacio de Fielnis" and secondly "Rogero Curtracensi castellano"[579]. She married secondly Roger [I] Châtelain de Courtrai Burchgraeve van Gent. Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[580]. "Margareta quondam castellana Curtracensis" donated revenue to Gant Saint-Pierre by undated charter[581]. A charter dated to [1201/09] records the donation by "nobilis matrona Margareta…castellana Curtracensis" to Gant Saint-Pierre for the anniversary of "domini Eustachii primi mariti eiusdem matrone"[582].

2. ENGUERRAND [I] de Fiennes (-1218). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacium…Engelramnum…Gillebertum …Radulphum" as the sons of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis"[583]. m SIBYLLE de Tingry, daughter of FARAMUS de Boulogne & his wife Mathilde ---. “Sibilla de Tyngria filia Farami de Bolonia, domina de Clopham” donated property in Clopham to Bec Abbey by undated charter[584]. She was her father's heir in [1183/84][585]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Engelramnum", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam, Willelmi Faramus sororem"[586]. Her dowry was the manor of Mortok in Somerset, as shown by the Testa de Nevill which includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Willelmus de Fienes" held "manerium de Mortok que fuit de dominico regis de dono comitis Willelmi filii Reginaldi filii Stephani qui manerium predictum dedit [Faramo] de Bolonia pro servicio i militis" in Somerset[587]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in the honour of Boulogne, dated to [1217/18], which includes "Sibilla de Fenes" holding "vi milites…in Lamburne, ii milites in Fifide et Blakehall et Lacfare…"[588]. Enguerrand & his wife had [five or more] children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] de Fiennes (-[1235/44]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Willelmum, Thomam et Eustacium et filias" as the children of "de Fielnis…Engelramnum" and his wife "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam…"[589]. “Willelmus filius Ingelrami dominus de Fielnes” donated property to Andres, with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filio meo Ingelramno", by charter dated 1 Jan 1203 witnessed by "Radulfo de Fielnes patruo meo…Joanne de Tingri…"[590]. The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Willelmus de Fienes" held "manerium de Mortok que fuit de dominico regis de dono comitis Willelmi filii Reginaldi filii Stephani qui manerium predictum dedit [Faramo] de Bolonia pro servicio i militis" in Somerset[591]. m AGNES de Dammartin, daughter of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabile] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis. “Willelmus filius Ingelrami dominus de Fielnes” donated property to Andres, with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filio meo Ingelramno", by charter dated 1 Jan 1203 witnessed by "Radulfo de Fielnes patruo meo…Joanne de Tingri…"[592]. Guillaume & his wife had six children:

i) ENGUERRAND [II] de Fiennes (before 1 Jan 1203-after 18 Jul 1267). “Willelmus filius Ingelrami dominus de Fielnes” donated property to Andres, with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filio meo Ingelramno", by charter dated 1 Jan 1203 witnessed by "Radulfo de Fielnes patruo meo…Joanne de Tingri…"[593].

- see below.

ii) MATHILDE de Fiennes . m BAUDOUIN [III] Comte de Guines, son of ARNOUL Comte de Guines & his wife Beatrix de Bourbourg (-1244).

iii) BAUDOUIN de Fiennes (-after May 1270). m ([Jul 1248/Dec 1252]) as her second husband, MELISENDE Kiéret [Quiéret], widow of ARNOUL [III] de Cayeux Seigneur de Longvilliers, daughter of HUGUES [II] Kiéret Sire de Douriez & his wife Agnes d´Hermelinghen (-after [1257/58]).

iv) RENAUD de Fiennes (-after 1235).

v) MICHEL de Fiennes (-after 1267).

vi) GUILLAUME de Fiennes (-after 1267).

b) THOMAS de Fiennes (-after 1207). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Willelmum, Thomam et Eustacium et filias" as the children of "de Fielnis…Engelramnum" and his wife "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam…"[594]. “Thomas frater domini Willelmi de Fielnes” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1207 witnessed by "Joannes de Tingri…"[595].

c) EUSTACHE de Fiennes . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Willelmum, Thomam et Eustacium et filias" as the children of "de Fielnis…Engelramnum" and his wife "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam…"[596].

d) daughters . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Willelmum, Thomam et Eustacium et filias" as the children of "de Fielnis…Engelramnum" and his wife "nobilem de Tingreio Sibillam…"[597].

3. GILBERT de Fiennes . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacium…Engelramnum…Gillebertum etiam de Belkinio…Radulphum" as the sons of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis"[598].

4. RAOUL de Fiennes (-after 1 Jan 1203). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacium…Engelramnum…Gillebertum …Radulphum" as the sons of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis"[599]. “Willelmus filius Ingelrami dominus de Fielnes” donated property to Andres, with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filio meo Ingelramno", by charter dated 1 Jan 1203 witnessed by "Radulfo de Fielnes patruo meo…Joanne de Tingri…"[600]. m as her second husband, ADELAIDE de Champagne, widow of EUSTACHE de Calquelle, daughter of HENRI de Champagne & his wife Adelaide de Conteville. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Radulphum", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "Henrici de Campania et Adelidis…de Contevilla filiam Adelidem" who had first married "Eustacio de Calquella"[601]. Raoul & his wife had [two or more] children:

a) ADELAIDE de Fiennes . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Radulphum [de Fielnes]" and his wife "Henrici de Campania et Adelidis…de Contevilla filiam Adelidem" had "filias…unam Adelidem" who married "Balduinus de Hamis" by whom she had "Eustacium…Engelramnum et Balduinum"[602]. m BAUDOUIN de Hamis, son of ---.

ENGUERRAND [II] de Fiennes, son of GUILLAUME [I] Seigneur de Fiennes & his wife Agnes de Dammartin (before 1 Jan 1203-after 18 Jul 1267). “Willelmus filius Ingelrami dominus de Fielnes” donated property to Andres, with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filio meo Ingelramno", by charter dated 1 Jan 1203 witnessed by "Radulfo de Fielnes patruo meo…Joanne de Tingri…"[603].

m ISABELLE de Condé, daughter of NICOLAS Seigneur de Condé & his wife Elisabeth de Morialmes.

Enguerrand [II] & his wife had four children:

1. GUILLAUME [II] de Fiennes (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). m (contract 18 Jan [1266 or 1267], before Feb [1266 or 1267]) BLANCHE de Brienne, daughter of JEAN de Brienne dit d´Acre & his first wife Jeanne de Châteaudun (-after 8 Oct 1285). A charter dated 18 Jan 1266 records an agreement between "Jean d´Acre bouteiller de France" and "Robert de Drous" under which the former gave revenue from the manor of Louplande to "damoiselle Blanche sa fille"[604]. Dame de Loupelande. "Jean fils le roy de Jérusalem" notified his promise to "monseigneur Enguerran seigneur de Fieules el nom de Guillaume son aisné fils mary damoiselle Blanche nostre fille" relating to revenue from Louplande by charter dated Feb 1266 (presumably O.S.)[605]. An “order to cause Blanche wife of William de Fenes to have in [the] forest [of Selewode] twelve leafless stumps for her fuel, as the king´s gift” is dated 8 Oct 1285[606]. Guillaume [II] & his wife had [seven] children:

a) JEAN de Fiennes (-after 1333). Châtelain de Bourbourg. Seigneur de Tingry. m (after 1307) ISABELLE de Flandre, daughter of GUY Count of Flanders & his second wife Isabelle de Luxembourg Ctss of Namur (-1323). Jean & his wife had five children:

i) ROBERT de Fiennes ([1308/09]-[1384]). m firstly BEATRIX de Gavre Dame de Fauquemberghes et Châtelaine de Saint-Omer, daughter of ---. m secondly as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Melun, widow of MILON de Noyers Comte de Joigny, daughter of JEAN [II] de Melun Vicomte de Melun, Comte de Tancarville & his wife Jeanne Crespin (-1 Apr ----). The necrology of the Abbaye du Jard records the death "Kal Apr" of "domine Margarete de Meleduno condam domnina de Fiennez et comitissa de Joygniaco" and her donation[607].

ii) JEANNE de Fiennes (-1353). m firstly (1319) JEAN de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol, son of GUY [IV] de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Marie de Bretagne (-before 1344). m secondly (1344) JEAN de Mortagne Seigneur de Landas et de Bouvignies, son of --- (-19 Dec 1356).

iii) MATHILDE de Fiennes . m JEAN de Bournonville Seigneur de Bournonville, son of HUGUES de Bournonville Seigneur de Bournonville & his wife Yolande de Leaulmes (-1360).

iv) AGNES de Fiennes (-[after 1355]). Nun at Messines. Berlière states that “il y avait en 1355 à Bourbourg une religieuse, fille de noble Jean de Fiennes, sœur d´Agnès religieuse de Messines”[608].

v) --- de Fiennes (-after 1355). Nun at Bourbourg. Berlière states that “il y avait en 1355 à Bourbourg une religieuse, fille de noble Jean de Fiennes, sœur d´Agnès religieuse de Messines”[609].

b) ROBERT de Fiennes (-before 1365). Seigneur de Roubecq. Sénéchal de Poitou.

c) ISABELLE de Fiennes . m firstly GUILLAUME de Mortagne Seigneur de Dossemer, son of ---. m secondly ROBERT de Wavrin Seigneur de Lillers, seneschal of Flanders, son of ---.

d) YOLANDE de Fiennes .

e) MARGUERITE de Fiennes (-1334). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus” married “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”, adding that she was “dominæ Alianoræ reginæ Angliæ…consanguineam”[610]. m EDMUND Mortimer of Wigmore, son of ROGER de Mortimer of Wigmore & his wife Maud de Briouse (before 1251-Wigmore Castle 17 Jul 1304, bur Wigmore).

f) [JEANNE (-before 26 Oct 1309). The Complete Peerage comments that the wife of John Wake "is said to have been a daughter of Sir John FitzBernard of Kingsdown, Kent; but a medieval ped. roll calls her daughter of William de Fenes a Count in Spain"[611]. If the latter is correct, she would presumably have been the daughter of Guillaume [II] de Fiennes. m (before 24 Sep 1291) JOHN Wake, son of BALDWIN Wake & his second wife Hawise de Quincy ([1268]-before 10 Apr 1300). He was summoned to Parliament in 1295 whereby he is held to have become Lord Wake.]

g) [AGNES de Fiennes (-after 1 Jan 1318). Nun at Maubuisson. Accounts for 1318 record a payment to “suer Agnes de Fiennes nonnain de Maubuisson...pour certain moulins qui furent le segneur de Fiennes...” dated 1 Jan[612]. From a chronological point of view, it is more likely that Agnès was the daughter of Guillaume [II] de Fiennes than of his son Jean. The reference in the text to ownership of the mills in question in the past tense suggests that the previous holder may have been deceased at the time.]

2. MATHILDE de Fiennes (-(-6 Nov before 1298, bur Walden, Essex). The History of the foundation of Walden abbey names “Matilda de Fenis” as wife of “Humfridus de Boun comes Herefordiæ et Essexiæ”[613]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Humfredus septimus de Bohun” married “Matildem de Fenes”, adding that she died “in festo S. Leonardi” and was buried “apud Waldene”[614]. The primary source which confirms her parentage more precisely has not yet been identified. m (1275) HUMPHREY [VII] de Bohun Earl of Hereford & Essex, son of HUMPHREY [VI] de Bohun & his first wife Eleanor de Briouse of Abergavenny ([1249]-Pleshey 31 Dec 1298, bur Walden, Essex).

3. JEAN de Fiennes . Seigneur de Colemberg. m BEATRIX de Montegnies, daughter of ---.

4. ROBERT de Fiennes . Seigneur de Heuchin. m CLAUDE de Luxembourg, daughter of ---.

E. CHÂTELAINS de SAINT-OMER (FAUQUEMBERGHES)

The castle of Saint-Omer originally lay within the county of Boulogne. By the early 12th century, the counts of Flanders exercised authority in the area and appointed the châtelain. The role of the châtelain (burchgraeve in Flemish), similar to that of the vicomtes in other parts of France, is discussed more fully in the Introduction to the document FLEMISH NOBILITY. The châtelains de Saint-Omer acquired considerable power outside the limited area of the town of Saint-Omer itself, and branches of the family were installed as Princes of Tiberias in Palestine in the mid-12th century and as Lords of Thebes in mainland Greece in the early 13th century.

1. LAMBERT (-after 1063). Châtelain [de Saint-Omer]. "…Landberti castellani…" signed the charter dated 1 Mar 1042 under which the abbot of Saint-Bertin and the provost of Saint-Omer exchanged properties[615]. "…Eustachii comitis, Lanberti castellani, Vulfrici filii eius" signed the charter dated 1063 under which the abbot of Saint-Bertin regulated the use of land at "villæ Ostreselæ"[616]. m ---. The name of Lambert´s wife is not known. Lambert & his wife had one child:

a) WULFRIC (-after 1063). "…Eustachii comitis, Lanberti castellani, Vulfrici filii eius" signed the charter dated 1063 under which the abbot of Saint-Bertin regulated the use of land at "villæ Ostreselæ"[617].

2. BAUDOUIN (-[Sep 1097/1100]). "…Balduini castellani…" signed the charter dated to [1093] under which records that the abbey of Saint-Bertin acquired part of "comitatus de villa de Arkes"[618]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. "Balduinus castellanus Sancti Audomari" is named as present in a charter dated Sep 1097 which records the translation of the relics of St Folquin[619].

Three [brothers]:

1. GUILLAUME [I] de Saint-Omer, son of --- (-before 1128). Châtelain de Saint-Omer. Châtelain Guillaume witnessed the charter dated to [1097/1100] under which Clémence Ctss of Flanders granted land to "son neveu Anselme de Parenti"[620]. "…Willelmus castellanus Sancti Audomari, Rogerus castellanus Islensis, Geraufus castellanus Casletensis…Robertus nepos Rogeri castellani Islensis…" signed the charter dated 15 Feb 1113 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders attested that "Walterio Hisdinensi" had committed to defend the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy[621]. "…Willelmus castellanus Sancti Audomari, Hugo nepos eius, Gillebertus frater eius…" signed a charter dated 29 Nov 1121 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg[622]. "…Willelmus castellanus de Sancto Audomaro, Hugo nepos eius, Giselbertus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1123 under which "Hugo de Sancto Paulo cognomen habens Campdaveine" donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg, in the presence of Charles Count of Flanders[623]. [m firstly ---. No direct information has been found about this supposed first marriage. However, Guillaume [I]´s supposed grandsons were already recorded, and therefore were probably adult, in the early 1140s (see below). If this is correct, Hosto´s paternal grandmother would have probably been too old for a second marriage in [1128], when Guillaume [I]´s wife Aganitrude is recorded with her second husband. This suggests that Guillaume [I]´s children were born from an earlier unrecorded first marriage.] m [secondly] as her first husband, AGANITRUDE, daughter of ---. Her family background and two marriages are confirmed by the Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ which records that, after Charles Count of Flanders was killed, Bertulf took refuge with "Alardi Warnesunensis" who had married "neptem illius Aganitrudem", adding that she was "castri…sancti Audomari quondam castellanam"[624]. This source does not specify the name of her first husband, but as the châtelain de Saint-Omer is named Guillaume in the sources dated between 1113 and 1126, it is likely that this was the Aganitrude´s husband. She married secondly Alard de Warneton. Guillaume [I] & his [first] wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME (-1143 or after). "…Willelmo filio Willelmi castellani de Sancto Audomaro…" signed the charter dated 1126 under which Charles Count of Flanders and "Anselmus Hisdinensis consul" returned property to the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy[625]. same person as…? GUILLAUME [II] de Saint-Omer (-1143 or after). Châtelain de Saint-Omer. "Willelmi castellani, Hostis et Willelmi fratris eius" signed the charter dated 1132 under which Thierry Count of Flanders exchanged land with the abbey of Saint-Bertin[626].

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2. [son] . The order of the signatories of the charter dated 29 Nov 1121 quoted below suggests that Gilbert was not the father of Hugues. It is assumed that Hugues´s father was another brother of Châtelain Guillaume [I] but there could be other interpretations of the word "nepos" in this document. m ---. One child:

a) HUGUES (-after 7 Jul 1123). "…Willelmus castellanus Sancti Audomari, Hugo nepos eius, Gillebertus frater eius…" signed a charter dated 29 Nov 1121 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg[627]. "…Willelmus castellanus de Sancto Audomaro, Hugo nepos eius, Giselbertus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1123 under which "Hugo de Sancto Paulo cognomen habens Campdaveine" donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg, in the presence of Charles Count of Flanders[628].

3. GISELBERT (-after 7 Jul 1123). "…Willelmus castellanus Sancti Audomari, Hugo nepos eius, Gillebertus frater eius…" signed a charter dated 29 Nov 1121 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg[629]. "…Willelmus castellanus de Sancto Audomaro, Hugo nepos eius, Giselbertus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1123 under which "Hugo de Sancto Paulo cognomen habens Campdaveine" donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg, in the presence of Charles Count of Flanders[630].

Two brothers, parents not known:

1. HOSTO (-after 14 Apr 1127). "…Hosto castellanus et Guillelmus frater eius, Robertus de Bethuna et Guilelmus filius eius, Anselmus de Hesdinio…Rogerus castellanus Insulensis et Robertus filius eius, Razo de Gavera, Daniel de Tenremont…Henricus de Brocborc, Eustachius advocatus et Arnulphus filius eius castellanus Gandavensis…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[631]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. Giry suggests that Hosto was not the son of Guillaume [I] Châtelain de Saint-Omer but that he should be identified with the unnamed "in Sancto Audomaro…castellanum", appointed by Guillaume Count of Flanders, whose injustices caused a rebellion in Feb 1128[632]. However, even if this suggested co-identity is correct, the text does not necessarily imply that Count Guillaume´s appointee was not related to the previous châtelain. In addition, the unusual name Hosto is found among the sons of Châtelain Guillaume [II]. Nevertheless, the charter dated 1132, which records a land exchange between Thierry Count of Flanders and the abbey of Saint-Bertin, subscribed by "Willelmi castellani, Hostis et Willelmi fratris eius"[633], shows that Guillaume [II] Châtelain de Saint-Omer was not the same person as Guillaume brother of Hosto, assuming that "Hostis" in this charter was the same person as "Hosto castellanus" in the charter dated 14 Apr 1127.

2. GUILLAUME (-after 1132). "…Hosto castellanus et Guillelmus frater eius, Robertus de Bethuna et Guilelmus filius eius, Anselmus de Hesdinio…Rogerus castellanus Insulensis et Robertus filius eius, Razo de Gavera, Daniel de Tenremont…Henricus de Brocborc, Eustachius advocatus et Arnulphus filius eius castellanus Gandavensis…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[634]. "Willelmi castellani, Hostis et Willelmi fratris eius" signed the charter dated 1132 under which Thierry Count of Flanders exchanged land with the abbey of Saint-Bertin[635].

GUILLAUME [II] de Saint-Omer, son of [GUILLAUME [I] Châtelain de Saint-Omer] & his [first wife ---] (-1143 or after). Châtelain de Saint-Omer. "Willelmi castellani, Hostis et Willelmi fratris eius" signed the charter dated 1132 under which Thierry Count of Flanders exchanged land with the abbey of Saint-Bertin[636]. "Willelmo quoque castellano et Waltero eius filio" signed the charter dated 1143 under which Thierry Count of Flanders exchanged land with the abbey of Saint-Omer[637].

m MELISENDE de Picquigny, daughter of ARNAUD de Picquigny & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "de…regis Francorum Karoli Magni stirpe et familia progenitam, Ernulphi vicedomini de Pinkinio filiam…Milesendem" as wife of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus"[638].

Guillaume [II] & his wife had ten children:

1. GAUTHIER de Fauquemberghes (-1174). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Gautier was "Tiberiadis vel Tabarie principem"[639]. "Willelmo quoque castellano et Waltero eius filio" signed the charter dated 1143 under which Thierry Count of Flanders exchanged land with the abbey of Saint-Omer[640]. This charter suggests that Gauthier was the oldest son of Guillaume [II], despite the order of children given in the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. "Walterus castellanus Sancti Audomari" signed the charter dated 1145 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the abbey of Eaucourt[641]. "…Galteri castellani Sancti Audomari…" signed the charter dated 1151 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the town of Saint-Omer[642]. "Walterus castellanus Sancti Audomari…" signed the charter dated to [1157] under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the town of Saint-Omer[643]. The assessed date of this charter may be incorrect assuming that the date of the next entry is correct, unless Gauthier returned to Flanders before journeying east once more before 1159. William of Tyre records "Gauderus de Sancto-Aldemaro" among the magnates in Palestine present at the siege of Ascalon in 1153[644]. Lord of Tiberias 1159. It is assumed that Gauthier appointed his brother Guillaume as his deputy in the châtellenie de Saint-Omer before travelling east. According to later charters, Gauthier continued to use the title Châtelain de Saint-Omer (see JERUSALEM NOBILITY).

- PRINCES of GALILEE.

2. GUILLAUME [III] de Saint-Omer (-[1170/25 Apr 1178]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Guillaume was later "Audomarensem castellanum"[645]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer.

- see below.

3. HOSTO de Fauquemberghes (-after 1166). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[646]. Knight of the Order of the Temple 1142/51. In England 1142. In Catalonia 1143. In Palestine 1145.

4. GERARD de Fauquemberghes (-after 1147). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Gérard was "ecclesie sancti Audomari prepositum"[647].

5. HUGUES de Fauquemberghes (-[before 1175]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[648].

6. MATHILDE de Saint-Omer (-after [1145]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mathildis…Eufemia…Gisla de Monasteriolo…Luchgardis et Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Mathilde married "Arnoldus Gandavensis" and brought Tournai as her dowry[649]. “Arnulfus…Gisnensium comes et Mathildis […de S. Audomaro] comitissa uxor mea et Balduinus filius meus” donated property to "Abbati Gunfrido de Claromaresch" by charter dated to [1145][650]. m ARNOUL [I] Comte de Guines, son of WENEMAR [I] Burggraf van Gent & his second wife Gisela de Guines (-1169).

7. EUPHEMIA de Saint-Omer . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mathildis…Eufemia…Gisla de Monasteriolo…Luchgardis et Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Euphemia married "Balduino de Balliolo" and naming their six children "filios Gerardus et Hostonem et filias Adelidem de Comminiis, Mathildem in Anglia abbatissam de Warewella, Ylessendam et Margaretam"[651]. m BAUDOUIN [I] de Bailleul, son of ---. 1116/46.

8. GISELA de Saint-Omer . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mathildis…Eufemia…Gisla de Monasteriolo…Luchgardis et Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[652]. m --- de Montreuil, son of ---.

9. LUTGARDE de Saint-Omer . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mathildis…Eufemia…Gisla de Monasteriolo…Luchgardis et Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Lutgarde and Beatrix were "in Astromensi monasterio sanctimoniales"[653]. Nun at Etrun.

10. BEATRIX de Saint-Omer . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mathildis…Eufemia…Gisla de Monasteriolo…Luchgardis et Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Lutgarde and Beatrix were "in Astromensi monasterio sanctimoniales"[654]. Nun at Etrun.

GUILLAUME [III] de Saint-Omer, son of GUILLAUME [II] Châtelain de Saint-Omer & his wife Mélisende de Picquigny (-[1170/25 Apr 1178]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Willermum…Hostonem, Gerardum…Hugonem de Falkenberga, Walterum" as the five sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Guillaume was later "Audomarensem castellanum"[655]. 1132/70. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. It is assumed that Gauthier appointed his brother Guillaume as his deputy in the châtellenie de Saint-Omer before travelling east. According to later charters, Gauthier continued to use the title Châtelain de Saint-Omer (see JERUSALEM NOBILITY). "…Willelmi castellani Sancti Audomari…" signed the charter dated 22 Jan [1164/65] under which Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed a 22 Aug 1128 donation by his father, Count Thierry, to the town of Saint-Omer[656]. A charter dated 1172 records a dispute between "Willelmum castellanum Sancti Audomari" and the abbey of Saint-Bertin[657].

m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-after 25 Apr 1178). "Willelmus Audomarensis castellanus…cum Ida uxore mea et Matilde matre mea" regulated the conditions of the inhabitants of Froland and Hofland by charter dated 25 Apr 1178[658].

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

1. GUILLAUME [IV] de Saint-Omer (-in Palestine [1191/92]). "Willelmo nepote castellani" is named in a charter dated 1157[659]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. "…Willelmi castellani de Sancto Audomaro…" signed the charter dated [Apr/May] 1175 under which Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed pasturage rights of the abbey of Saint-Bertin[660]. "Willelmus Audomarensis castellanus…cum Ida uxore mea et Matilde matre mea" regulated the conditions of the inhabitants of Froland and Hofland by charter dated 25 Apr 1178[661]. Seigneur de Fauquemberques. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Willelmus castellani Sancti Audomari" among those who died in Palestine in [1191][662]. m ([1170/71]) as her second husband, IDA d'Avesnes, widow of ENGUERRAND Comte de Saint Pol, daughter of NICOLAS Seigneur d'Avesnes & his wife Mathilde de la Roche [Namur] (-[1205]). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Iacobum et Idam castellanam Sancti Audemari" as children of "Nicolao de Avenes" & his wife[663]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the daughter of "Nicholaus filius [Walteri…de Avethnes]" & his wife as "Willelmo…castellano Sancti Audomari maritatam"[664]. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Nicolaus Plukellus…filiam…Ydam" married "castellano Sancti Audomaro Wilelmo"[665]. Guillaume [IV] & his wife had ten children:

a) GUILLAUME [V] de Saint-Omer ([1170/71]-[Mar 1245/1 Aug 1247]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife had five sons, of whom "primogenitus Wilelmus" succeeded his father[666]. His birth date is estimated from a charter dated 1186 under which "Guillaume châtelain de Saint-Omer, sa femme Ide et leur fils Guillaume", who "iam quantum decimum transegit annum", donated property to the abbey of Andres[667]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer. Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André, with the consent of "fratrum meorum Galteri…prepositi ecclesie sancti Audomari, Jacobi, Willelmi, Nicholai", by charter dated Apr 1207[668]. "Willelmus Sancti Audomari castellanus" granted land and pasturage rights to the burgers of Saint-Omer by charter dated Mar [1210/11], signed by "Jacobi fratris mei"[669]. Seigneur de Beaurain 1207. Seigneur de Fauquemberques 1209. "Willelmus Sancti Audomari castellanus" granted land and pasturage rights to the burgers of Saint-Omer by charter dated Sep 1218[670]. "…W. castellanus Sancti Odomari, Willelmus frater eius…" agreed to submit to the decision of the mediator in the affair of the succession of Marguerite Ctss of Flanders charter dated Mar [1245/46][671]. m (before Apr 1208) IMAGINA [Ismenia] de Looz, daughter of GERARD [II] Comte de Looz, Graf von Rieneck Burggraf von Mainz & his wife Adelheid van Gelderland (-after Aug 1244). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo…primogenitus Wilelmus" married "sororem comitis Lossensis Imaginam" but died childless[672]. "Willelmus S. Aud. castellanus et Ismenia uxor mea" abandoned marshes to the abbey of Saint-Bertin by charter dated Apr 1208[673]. "Guillemus S. Aud. castellanus et Ysmena uxor mea" exempted the inhabitants of Fauquemberghes from taxes after a fire by charter dated May 1222[674]. Her date of death is set by a charter dated Aug 1244 under which Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer made arrangements for the dower of his wife if his brother predeceased her[675]. Guillaume [V] & his wife had one child:

b) JACQUES de Saint-Omer (-[1219/20]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife had five sons, of whom "quartus…Jacobus"[676]. Despite the order of birth stating in this genealogy, the charter dated Apr 1207, under which Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André with the consent of "fratrum meorum Galteri…prepositi ecclesie sancti Audomari, Jacobi, Willelmi, Nicholai"[677], appears to establish that Jacques was older than his brother Guillaume. "Willelmus Sancti Audomari castellanus" granted land and pasturage rights to the burgers of Saint-Omer by charter dated Mar [1210/11], signed by "Jacobi fratris mei"[678]. The date of his death is set by the charter dated 1220 under which his brother Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer "seigneur de Prisches" renewed the ratification by Clémence, wife of Jacques, of her husband´s sale to the abbey of Maroilles[679]. m [firstly] CLEMENCE de Dammartin, daughter of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabile] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-after Jun 1218). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo…quartus filius Jacobus" married "Constantiam, sororem comitis Renaldi de Dommartin" who died childless[680]. "Clémence femme de Jacques de Prisches" ratified her husband´s sale to the abbey of Maroilles by charter dated Jun 1218[681]. [m secondly (after Jun 1218) as her second husband, [ELISABETH, widow of GEOFFROY de Villehardouin Prince of Achaia, daughter of [CLAREMBAUD de Chappes & his wife Elisabeth de Traînel]. 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[682]. 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 Geoffroy´s death is uncertain, either in [1218] or later (see GREECE, LATIN LORDSHIPS for a discussion of the question). If the former date is correct, 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, as shown above Jacques´s first wife is recording as living in a charter dated Jun 1218[683].]

c) GUILLAUME [VI] de Saint-Omer (-[1247/Jul 1251]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife had five sons, of whom the second "similiter Wilelmus" succeeded his brother, adding in a later passage that he also died childless[684]. Despite the order of birth stating in this genealogy, the charter dated Apr 1207, under which Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André with the consent of "fratrum meorum Galteri…prepositi ecclesie sancti Audomari, Jacobi, Willelmi, Nicholai"[685], appears to establish that the second Guillaume was younger than his brother Jacques. Seigneur de Pitgam et de Berquin. On crusade 1218/20. "Willermus miles dominus de Pitgham et de Berkin frater domini Willelmi castellani sancti Audomari" donated property to the church of Watten by charter dated Nov 1242[686]. "…W. castellanus Sancti Odomari, Willelmus frater eius…" agreed to submit to the decision of the mediator in the affair of the succession of Marguerite Ctss of Flanders charter dated Mar [1245/46][687]. Châtelain de Saint-Omer.

d) GAUTHIER de Saint-Omer (-killed in battle Palestine [1218]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife had five sons, of whom "tertius…Galterus" was "clericus…et præpositus ecclesiæ Sancti-Audomari", adding that he was killed "a Saracenis"[688]. Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André, with the consent of "fratrum meorum Galteri…prepositi ecclesie sancti Audomari, Jacobi, Willelmi, Nicholai", by charter dated Apr 1207[689]. Although this document appears to establish the correct order of birth of the brothers Jacques and the second Guillaume, no conclusion can be drawn concerning the position of Gauthier in the family because of the precedence normally given in contemporary documentation to sons who followed a religious career irrespective of their actual order of birth in a family. Provost of Sainte-Marie, Saint-Omer.

e) NICOLAS [I] de Saint-Omer (-[1217/19]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife had five sons, of whom "quintus…Nicolaus"[690]. Guillaume Châtelain de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André, with the consent of "fratrum meorum Galteri…prepositi ecclesie sancti Audomari, Jacobi, Willelmi, Nicholai", by charter dated Apr 1207[691]. Lord of Boetia.

- LORDS of THEBES.

f) BEATRIX de Saint-Omer (-26 Apr 1254). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Beatrix" as sixth daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "domino Philippo de Aria, fratri domini Balduini de Aria" and naming their descendants, and in a later passage that she succeeded to the châtellenie de Saint-Omer after the death of her brother Guillaume [VI] without direct heirs[692]. "Willelmus s. Aud. castellanus" set the dowry for his four daughters by charter dated to before 1190, granting an additional third to "Beatrici"[693], which suggests that she was the oldest daughter. This is confirmed by her inheritance of the châtellenie of Saint-Omer after the death of her brother. Dame de la Jumelle 1216. Châtelaine de Saint-Omer et Dame de Fauquemberques. "Beatrix castellana sancti Audomari" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Augustin-lez-Térouane, with the consent of "Mathildis filie mee et heredis nec non et Willermi predicte Mathildis primogeniti filii et heredis", by charter dated Jul 1251[694]. "Beatrix castellana S. A., Mathildis domina de Relenghes et heres dicte Beatricis et Willermus de Relenges castellanus sancti Audomari et dominus de Falcoberga" confirmed a sale of property by Guillaume de Danebrueet to Didier de la Porte by charter dated Dec 1251[695]. The obituary of Saint-André-lez-Aire records her death 26 Apr 1254[696]. Her descendants are noted in detail by Giry[697]. m (before 1203) PHILIPPE d'Aires, son of --- (-before Mar 1211).

g) MATHILDE de Saint-Omer (-after May 1241). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Machtildis" as eldest daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "advocato Morinensi" but died childless[698]. m [ARNOUL [IV] avoué de Thérouanne, son of ---].

h) IDA de Saint-Omer (-after 1222). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Yda" as second daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "præposito Duacensi" by whom she had one daughter "Ydam" who married "Alardo de Antoing" (and naming their descendants)[699]. m (before 1207) GERARD [III] Prévôt de Douai, son of --- (-after Sep 1221).

i) AGNES de Saint-Omer (-1249 or after). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Agnes" as third daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she was "abbatissa…apud Messines in Flandria"[700]. Abbess of Messines.

j) ALAIS de Saint-Omer (-after 1218). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Alaydis" as fourth daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "Balduino de Creki" (as his second wife) and secondly "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen", naming her descendants by both marriages[701]. m firstly as his second wife, BAUDOUIN [I] de Créquy, son of --- (-after 1198). m secondly ([1200]) ANSEAU [IV] de Cayeux Seigneur de Longvilliers, son of --- ARNOUL [I] de Cayeux Seigneur de Longvilliers & his wife Adelis de Bavelinghem (-after 1221).

k) MARGUERITE de Saint-Omer . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Margareta" as fifth daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "Balduino de Creki, filio domini Balduini ex uxore prima" and naming their descendants[702]. m BAUDOUIN [II] de Créquy, son of BAUDOUIN [I] de Créquy & his first wife ---.

2. [AGNES] de Saint-Omer . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1166. m GAUTHIER de Courtrai, son of ---. 1162/73.

Two brothers, whose names suggest a relationship with the family of the châtelains de Saint-Omer:

1. WALTER de Faukenberge . The prior of Bullingham issued a quitclaim to "Waltero de Faukenberge et uxori sue Agneti et heredibus suis" relating to "totum tenementum de Maubertorp quod Simon filius Simonis [de Kyme] dedit nobis" by charter dated to the late 12th century, witnessed by "…Willelmo fratre Walteri de Faukenberge…"[703]. m AGNES, daughter of ---. The prior of Bullingham issued a quitclaim to "Waltero de Faukenberge et uxori sue Agneti et heredibus suis" relating to "totum tenementum de Maubertorp quod Simon filius Simonis [de Kyme] dedit nobis" by charter dated to the late 12th century, witnessed by "…Willelmo fratre Walteri de Faukenberge…"[704].

2. WILLIAM de Faukenberge . The prior of Bullingham issued a quitclaim to "Waltero de Faukenberge et uxori sue Agneti et heredibus suis" relating to "totum tenementum de Maubertorp quod Simon filius Simonis [de Kyme] dedit nobis" by charter dated to the late 12th century, witnessed by "…Willelmo fratre Walteri de Faukenberge…"[705].

Chapter 4. COMTES de GUINES

The county of Guines was founded in 928 by the Viking Siegfried in the northern coastal part of the county of Boulogne, his descendants in the male line continuing to rule the county, according to the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium, until 1137. In the following decade, the county passed by marriage to the family of the Burggraafen of Gent who continued to rule there until the late 13th century.

The history of the family of the Comtes de Guines is recounted in the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium written at the end of the 12th century by Lambert of Ardres, whose family was closely related to Guines family[706]. The Historia is one of the few examples of a European primary source from this period which deals almost exclusively with a relatively obscure provincial noble family. The narrative concerning the earlier generations is full of apparent inaccuracies. Where comparison with other sources is possible, numerous inconsistencies can be observed, which does not raise the confidence level concerning other information contained in the Historia. Until the succession of Baudouin [I] Comte de Guines in the latter part of the 11th century, little of the information on the supposed early comtes de Guines can be corroborated. It should therefore be treated with considerable caution, although there is no indication whether the author of the Historia may have had access to other sources, which have since disappeared, for the earlier years.

A. COMTES de GUINES

Two supposed brothers. It is unlikely that they were historical figures. Their existence has not been confirmed by other primary sources apart from Historia Comitum Ghisnensium, the earlier parts of which are unreliable.

1. [WALBERT, son of --- . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Walbertus comes" specifying that he occupied "Pontivi comitatum et Sancti Pauli"[707]. m ---. The name of Walbert's wife is not known. Walbert & his wife had one child:

a) BERTIN . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "filio suo [=Walberti comitis] Bertino"[708].]

2. [PHARUS . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "sanctus Pharo frater eiusdem Walberti" specifying that he was later "episcopus…Meldensis"[709].]

1. SIEGFRIED, son of --- (-[965]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Sifridus" specifying that he was of Danish origin and "de eiusdem Walberti cognatione progenitus"[710]. His precise relationship with Walbert has not been identified. He was installed as Comte de Guines in 928. m ([960/65]) ELSTRUDE de Flandre, daughter of ARNOUL I Count of Flanders & his [second] wife Adela de Vermandois (-966[711] or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "comes Balduinus sororem…Elstrudem" as wife of "Sifridus"[712]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "comes Balduinus sororem…Elstrudem" as wife of "Sifridus"[713]. According to the Chronica Monasterii Sancti Bertini, the couple were never married, their son Ardolf being illegitimate[714]. Comte Siegfried & his wife had one child:

a) ARDOLF de Guines (posthumously 966-). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Ardolphus" as son of "Elstrudis", specifying that he was born posthumously[715]. Comte de Guines. "…Theoderico comite, Arnulfo comite, Artoldo comite, Baldwino comite, item Arnulfo comite…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 988 under which "Baldwinus marchysus cum matre sua Susanna" donated "villam Aflingehem…jacentem in pago Tornacinse" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, after the death of "Arnulfi marchysi"[716]. The editor of the edition consulted suggests that "Artoldo comite" was Ardolf Comte de Guines. m MATHILDE de Boulogne, daughter of ERNICULE de Boulogne & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Bolonie comitis Erniculi filiam Mathildem" as wife of "Ardolphus"[717]. Comte Ardolf & his wife had two children:

i) RAOUL de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Radulphum et Rogerum" as the two sons of "comiti Ghisnensi Ardolpho" & his wife[718].

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ii) ROGER de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Radulphum et Rogerum" as the two sons of "comiti Ghisnensi Ardolpho" & his wife, specifying that Roger, the younger, died "antequam pubescerat iuvenis"[719].

RAOUL de Guines, son of ARDOLF Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Radulphum et Rogerum" as the two sons of "comiti Ghisnensi Ardolpho" & his wife[720]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines.

m ROSELLA, daughter of [HUGUES [I] Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife ---]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "filiam comitis Sancti Pauli…Hugonis…Rosellam" as wife of "Radulphus [comes Ghisnensi]"[721]. As noted in the chapter in the present document which records the Comtes de Saint-Pol, the existence of Hugues [I] Comte de Saint-Pol should be treated with caution. The accuracy of the Historia´s information concerning his supposed daughter is not known.

Comte Raoul & his wife had one child:

1. EUSTACHE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacium" as son of "Radulphus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[722]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines. m SUSANNE de Grimminge, daughter of SIGER de Grimminge, camerarius of Flanders & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Flandrie camerarii Sigeri de Gherminiis filiam…Susannam" as wife of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]"[723]. Comte Eustache & his wife had five children:

a) BAUDOUIN de Guines (-before 1097). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[724]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines.

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b) GUILLAUME de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[725].

c) REINEL de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[726].

d) ADELA de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[727].

e) BEATRIX de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[728].

BAUDOUIN de Guines, son of EUSTACHE Comte de Guines & his wife Susanne de Grimmingen (-before 1097). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum, Willelmum et Reinelmum, Adelam et Beatricem" as the children of "Eustacius [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[729]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines. "Balduini comitis et uxoris sive filiorum" donated property to "monachorum cœnobii S. Salvatoris Carosensis" by charter dated 1084[730]. The cartulary of the abbey of Charroux records the founding of the abbey of Ardres by "Balduinius comes Gisnensis" in 1097, confirmed following his death by "filius eius Manasses", the charter being subscribed by "Hugo archidiaconus frater Manassis comitis…Fulco frater comitis"[731]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the death of "Balduinus" and his burial "cum duobus filiis suis Widone et Hugone, Andrie"[732].

m ADELA [Christina] [of Holland, daughter of FLORIS I Count [of Holland] & his wife Gertrud of Saxony] (-1085). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "viri Lotharie et milicie ducis florigeri Florentini filiam Adelam…dicta Cristiana" as wife of "Balduinum [comem Ghisnensi]"[733]. The passage contains no direct reference to the Counts of Holland, although the first name "Florentinus" is indicative and has not been found in other contemporary noble families. If Adela belonged to the family of the Counts of Holland, the text is chronologically consistent with Count Floris I being her father. This hypothesis assumes that the text correctly names Adela's father in the first place. This is far from certain in light of the numerous inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the early parts of the Historia. In addition, none of the names typically associated with the family of the Counts of Holland are found among the couple's descendants. Jean Bishop of Tournai confirmed the foundation of the monastery of Andres by "Balduinum piæ memoriæ comitem Gisnensem uxoremque eius Athelam" by charter dated 1122 which names "filiisque eius Manasse, Fulcone, Hugone, Widone"[734].

Comte Baudouin & his wife had six children:

1. ROBERT [Manassès] de Guines (-Ardres 1137). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem …Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife[735]. The cartulary of the abbey of Charroux records the founding of the abbey of Ardres by "Balduinius comes Gisnensis" in 1097, confirmed following his death by "filius eius Manasses", the charter being subscribed by "Hugo archidiaconus frater Manassis comitis…Fulco frater comitis"[736]. No explanation has so far been found for Robert's use of the alternative name Manassès. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines. A charter dated 1097 records that "Balduinus comes Gisnensis" founded the monastery of Andres, confirmed after his death by "filius eius Manasses", witnessed by "Hugo archidiaconus frater Manassæ comitis…Fulco frater comitis…"[737]. “Manasses Gisnensis comes et Emma uxor eius…filia Willielmi de Arras” founded Redlingfield priory by charter dated 1120, witnessed by “Widonis fratris mei, Rosæ filiæ meæ”[738]. Jean Bishop of Tournai confirmed the foundation of the monastery of Andres by "Balduinum piæ memoriæ comitem Gisnensem uxoremque eius Athelam" by charter dated 1122 which names "filiisque eius Manasse, Fulcone, Hugone, Widone"[739]. “Manasses…Gisnensium comes…cum uxore mea Emma et filia Rosa” confirmed possessions of Andres by undated charter[740]. "Manasses Gisnensium comes et Emma comitissa" granted the administration of the church of Saint-Léonard to Saint-Bertin by charter dated 1129[741]. “Manasses Gisnensium comes, Emma comitissa, Henricus castellanus de Brochborc, Livildis mater sua, Mathildis, Adaliza, sorores suæ…” witnessed the charter dated 1130 under which "Henricus de Campanies" donated property to Andres[742]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the death of Manassès and his burial "in Andrie monasterio"[743]. m (before 1106) as her second husband, EMMA d'Arques, widow of NELE de Muneville, daughter of GUILLAUME Vicomte d'Arques Lord of Folkestone & his wife Beatrix Malet (-after 1140). “Manasses Gisnensis comes et Emma uxor eius…filia Willielmi de Arras” founded Redlingfield priory by charter dated 1120, witnessed by “Widonis fratris mei, Rosæ filiæ meæ”[744]. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Emmam filiam Roberti camerarii de Tancarvilla in Normannia, viduam Odonis de Folkestane in Anglia" as wife of "Manasses"[745], which appears to be incorrect. "Manasses Gisnensium comes et Emma comitissa" granted the administration of the church of Saint-Léonard to Saint-Bertin by charter dated 1129[746]. “Manasses…Gisnensium comes…cum uxore mea Emma et filia Rosa” confirmed possessions of Andres by undated charter[747]. “Manasses Gisnensium comes, Emma comitissa, Henricus castellanus de Brochborc, Livildis mater sua, Mathildis, Adaliza, sorores suæ…” witnessed the charter dated 1130 under which "Henricus de Campanies" donated property to Andres[748]. According to Domesday Descendants she became a nun at Saint-Leonard de Guines after the death of her second husband[749]. Comte Robert & his wife had one child:

a) SIBYLLE [Rose] de Guines (-after 1120). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Sibillam…Rosam nominatam" as the only daughter of "Manasses [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, naming her husband "castellano Broburgensi Henrico" and specifying that she was buried "in monasterio beate Marie de Capella"[750]. “Manasses Gisnensis comes et Emma uxor eius…filia Willielmi de Arras” founded Redlingfield priory by charter dated 1120, witnessed by “Widonis fratris mei, Rosæ filiæ meæ”[751]. “Manasses…Gisnensium comes…cum uxore mea Emma et filia Rosa” confirmed possessions of Andres by undated charter[752]. m as his first wife, HENRI Châtelain de Bourbourg, son of THEMARD Châtelain de Bourbourg & his wife --- (-after 1162, bur Saint-Bertin).

Comte Robert had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

b) ADELAIDE . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Adelidem" as daughter of "Manasses [comes Ghisnensi]" and "puella apud Ghisnas oriunda", naming her husband "Eustacio filio Heremari de Balinghehen" and their six children[753]. m EUSTACHE de Bavelinghem, son of HEREMAR de Bavalinghem & his wife ---.

2. FOULQUES de Guines (-[1122/25], bur Beirut). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem… Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, specifying that Foulques "in terra promissionis comitem apud Baruth" and was buried there[754]. A charter dated 1097 records that "Balduinus comes Gisnensis" founded the monastery of Andres, confirmed after his death by "filius eius Manasses", witnessed by "Hugo archidiaconus frater Manassæ comitis…Fulco frater comitis…"[755]. He was installed as Lord of Beirut after the capture of the city in 1110. Jean Bishop of Tournai confirmed the foundation of the monastery of Andres by "Balduinum piæ memoriæ comitem Gisnensem uxoremque eius Athelam" by charter dated 1122 which names "filiisque eius Manasse, Fulcone, Hugone, Widone"[756].

3. GUY de Guines (-after 1120, bur Andria). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem… Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, specifying that Guy was "comitem de Forois" but buried "in Andria"[757]. “Manasses Gisnensis comes et Emma uxor eius…filia Willielmi de Arras” founded Redlingfield priory by charter dated 1120, witnessed by “Widonis fratris mei, Rosæ filiæ meæ”[758]. Jean Bishop of Tournai confirmed the foundation of the monastery of Andres by "Balduinum piæ memoriæ comitem Gisnensem uxoremque eius Athelam" by charter dated 1122 which names "filiisque eius Manasse, Fulcone, Hugone, Widone"[759].

4. HUGUES de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem… Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, specifying that Hugues was "Morinensis ecclesie archidiaconum" but later became a knight and was buried "in Andria"[760]. A charter dated 1097 records that "Balduinus comes Gisnensis" founded the monastery of Andres, confirmed after his death by "filius eius Manasses", witnessed by "Hugo archidiaconus frater Manassæ comitis…Fulco frater comitis…"[761]. Jean Bishop of Tournai confirmed the foundation of the monastery of Andres by "Balduinum piæ memoriæ comitem Gisnensem uxoremque eius Athelam" by charter dated 1122 which names "filiisque eius Manasse, Fulcone, Hugone, Widone"[762].

5. ADELAIDE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem… Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, specifying that her marriage with "Samurensi domino Galfrido" was arranged by "Parisiensis episcopi Guiffredi, Boloniensis comitis Eustacii fratris" to whom she was "cognata et consanguinea"[763]. This text cannot be taken as completely conclusive about Adelaide's marriage as a 12th century genealogy of the Semur family names "comte Renaud" (without giving any territorial epithet) as father of Adelaide, wife of Geoffrey de Semur[764]. Nevertheless, the precision of the text of the Historia relating to Adelaide's marriage does suggest some reliability, despite the many inaccuracies in other parts of the narrative concerning the earlier generations of the family of the Comtes de Guines. The reference to Geoffroy de Boulogne (appointed Bishop of Paris in 1061, died 1095) provides a good chronological link to Seigneur Geoffroy [IV], assuming the marriage was arranged towards the end of the bishop's life. m (before 1095) GEOFFROY [IV] Seigneur de Semur, son of GEOFFROY [III] Seigneur de Semur & his wife Ermengard de Semur (-[1070/80], bur Marcigny).

6. GISELA de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Robertus…dictus est Manasses…Fulconem… Guidonem…Hugonem…Adelidem quoque Samurensem et Ghislam Gandavensem" as children of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, naming "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" as husband of Gisela[765]. m as his second wife, WENEMAR van Gent, son of [766][LAMBERT [II] Burggraf van Gent & his wife Geyla ---] (-1118 or after).

B. COMTES de GUINES (GENT)

ARNOUL van Gent, son of WENEMAR [I] Burggraf van Gent & his second wife Gisela de Guines (-Newton, England 1169, bur Saint-Inglevert). He succeeded as Comte de Guines in 1146 after his great-niece Beatrix de Bourbourg was divorced by her first husband Aubrey [III] de Vere Earl of Oxford, who had been Comte de Guines de iure uxoris. "Arnoudus comes Ghisnensis" granted tax exemptions in his county to Gant Saint-Pierre by charter dated to [1127/69], signed by "Walterus comes, Alelmus de Ghisnes…Arnulfus vicecomes…"[767]. “Arnulfus…Gisnensium comes et Mathildis […de S. Audomaro] comitissa uxor mea et Balduinus filius meus” donated property to "Abbati Gunfrido de Claromaresch" by charter dated to [1145][768]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the death of "comes Arnoldus" in 1169[769]. The Chronica Andrensis records the death of "Arnoldus comes Gisnensis" while in England "in propria mansione sua apud Nevetona" and his burial "in Sontingeveld"[770].

m MATHILDE de Saint-Omer, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Châtelain de Saint-Omer & his wife Mélisende de Picquigny (-after [1145]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mathildis" as daughter of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Mathilde married "Arnoldus Gandavensis" and brought Tournai as her dowry[771]. “Arnulfus…Gisnensium comes et Mathildis […de S. Audomaro] comitissa uxor mea et Balduinus filius meus” donated property to "Abbati Gunfrido de Claromaresch" by charter dated to [1145][772].

Comte Arnoul & his wife had thirteen children:

1. BAUDOUIN [II] de Guines (-2 Jan 1205). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[773]. He succeeded his father in 1169 as Comte de Guines.

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2. GUILLAUME de Guines (-after 1217). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensi um names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[774]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” exchanged land with the monastery of Andres by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Ernulfus et Willelmus filii mei…"[775]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1202 witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Balduinus filius meus, Gusfridus filius meus, Balduinus filius Willelmi fratris mei…"[776]. The Chronica Andrensis names "Willelmus de Gisnes senior…domini comitis Balduini frater germanus" in 1217[777]. m FLANDRINE de Saint-Pol, daughter of ANSELME "Candavène" Comte de Saint-Pol & his first wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Flandrinam comitis Sancti-Pauli Hugonis neptem" as wife of "Willelmum de Ghisnis [filium Willelmi Andomarensis castellanus]"[778]. Guillaume & his wife had two children:

a) BAUDOUIN de Guines (-after 1202). “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1202 witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Balduinus filius meus, Gusfridus filius meus, Balduinus filius Willelmi fratris mei…"[779].

b) GUILLAUME de Guines . The Chronica Andrensis names "Willelmus de Gisnes miles, supradicti domini Willelmi filius" in 1218[780].

3. MANASSES de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[781].

4. SIGER de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[782].

5. ARNOUL de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Arnoul died "adolescentum"[783].

6. MARGUERITE de Guines (-1222). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Marguerite married firstly "Eustacio de Fielnis" and secondly "Rogero Curtracensi castellano"[784]. "Margareta quondam castellana Curtracensis" donated revenue to Gant Saint-Pierre by undated charter[785]. A charter dated to [1201/09] records the donation by "nobilis matrona Margareta…castellana Curtracensis" to Gant Saint-Pierre for the anniversary of "domini Eustachii primi mariti eiusdem matrone"[786]. m firstly EUSTACHE [III] de Fiennes, son of EUSTACHE [II] Seigneur de Fiennes & his wife ---. m secondly ROGER [I] Châtelain de Courtrai Burchgraeve van Gent, son of --- (-1190 or after).

7. BEATRIX de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Beatrix married firstly "Willelmo Faramus de Tingreio" and secondly "castellano de Bellomanso Hugoni"[787]. m firstly WILLIAM Faramus de Tingry, son of FARAMUS de Boulogne & his wife Mathilde ---. m secondly HUGUES de Beaumetz Châtelain de Bapaume, son of ---.

8. ADELAIDE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Marguerite married firstly "Insulensi castellano Hugoni" (specifying that he was "prius Sancti Piati Seclinensis preoposito") and secondly "Roberto de Waveriaco, fratri Hellini Flandrie dapiferi sive senescali", specifying that her dowry was "apud Senghiniacum"[788]. m firstly HUGUES Châtelain de Lille, son of --- (-1169 or after). m secondly ROBERT de Wavrin, son of ROGER [III] de Wavrin & his first wife Mathilde [de Lens] (-1209 or after).

9. EUPHEMIA de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Euphemia and Lutgarde were "in monasterio Sancti Leonardi apud Ghisnas…sanctimoniales" where Euphemia was later abbess[789]. Abbess of Guines

10. LUTGARDE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Euphemia and Lutgarde were "in monasterio Sancti Leonardi apud Ghisnas…sanctimoniales" where Lutgarde succeeded her sister Euphemia as abbess [790]. Abbess of Guines

11. MATHILDE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Mathilde married "Balduino filio Willelmi Moranni de Hondeschote"[791]. m BOUDEWIJN Moran van Hondschote, son of WILLEM Moran van Hondschote & his wife --- (-1205 or after).

12. GISELA de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Gisela married "de Ag sive Aqua Waltero de Pollario"[792]. m WALTER van der Aa Heer zu Pollare.

13. AGNES de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife, specifying that Agnes married on the advice of "nepotum suorum…walteri Tyberiadis…in terra" where she was poisoned "ut dicitur" and buried[793]. m --- (-[murdered] Palestine ----).

BAUDOUIN de Guines, son of ARNOUL [I] Comte de Guines & his wife Mahaut de Saint-Omer (-2 Jan 1205). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Balduinum, Willelmum…et Manassem et Sigerum et Arnoldum" as the sons of "Willelmus Andomarensis castellanus" & his wife[794]. “Arnulfus…Gisnensium comes et Mathildis […de S. Audomaro] comitissa uxor mea et Balduinus filius meus” donated property to "Abbati Gunfrido de Claromaresch" by charter dated to [1145][795]. He succeeded his father in 1169 as Comte de Guines. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” exchanged land with the monastery of Andres by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Ernulfus et Willelmus filii mei…"[796]. "Baldewinus Gisnensium comes et Christiana comitissa uxor mea" donated property to "Willelmi abbatis de Claromaresch" by charter dated Jul 1174, witnessed by "…Arnulfo vicecomite de Markenes, Eustathio de Bavelinghem, Hugone filio eius…", a second donation witnessed by "…Eustachio de Bavelingehem, Balduino fratre eius…"[797]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1202 witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Balduinus filius meus, Gusfridus filius meus, Balduinus filius Willelmi fratris mei…"[798]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey, with the consent of "Arnulfus de Gisnes castellanus de Borburg filius meus", by charter dated 1203 witnessed by "Ægidio de Loressa filio meo…"[799].

m CHRISTIANA d'Ardres, daughter of ARNOUL [IV] de Marcq Seigneur d'Ardres & his wife Adelide d'Ardres (-2 Jul 1177). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Christianam Ardensis domini filiam" as wife of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius"[800]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records that "Ernulfus de Hardres" gave "Toleshund" in Essex, Hertfordshire to "Baldewino comiti in maritagio cum filia sua"[801]. "Baldewinus Gisnensium comes et Christiana comitissa uxor mea" donated property to "Willelmi abbatis de Claromaresch" by charter dated Jul 1174, witnessed by "…Arnulfo vicecomite de Markenes, Eustathio de Bavelinghem, Hugone filio eius…"[802]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the death "1177 VI Non Iul" of "Ghisnensis comitissa Christiana" and her burial "Andrensis ecclesie"[803].

Comte Baudouin & his wife had ten children:

1. MABILE de Guines (-1197 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife, naming "Iohanni filio Petronille de Chisonio" as husband of Mabile[804]. m JAN [II] Heer van Peteghem, son of JAN [I] Heer van Peteghem & his wife Petronille --- (-1220 or after).

2. ARNOUL [II] de Guines (-1220). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[805]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines.

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3. GUILLAUME de Guines (-Colvide ----, bur Andria). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife, specifying that Guillaume was a knight who died "in flore iuventutis apud Colvidem" and was buried "Andrie"[806]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” exchanged land with the monastery of Andres by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Ernulfus et Willelmus filii mei…"[807].

4. MANASSES de Guines (-after Jun 1223). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[808]. Seigneur de Tiembronne. "Manassès frère du comte de Ghisnes, Sgr de Timbrone et Aélis sa femme" donated property in Rosbergue to "Jean du Gardin bourgeois de St-Omer" by charter dated 1213[809]. The Chronica Andrensis records the donation of "Manasses de Gisnis et dominus de Tiembronne" in 1214[810]. "Manassès de Guines Sgr de Thiembronne et Adélaide de Thiembronne son épouse" donated property to Licques by charter dated Jun 1223[811]. m AELIS, daughter of --- (-after Jun 1223). "Manassès frère du comte de Ghisnes, Sgr de Timbrone et Aélis sa femme" donated property in Rosbergue to "Jean du Gardin bourgeois de St-Omer" by charter dated 1213[812]. "Manassès de Guines Sgr de Thiembronne et Adélaide de Thiembronne son épouse" donated property to Licques by charter dated Jun 1223[813].

5. BAUDOUIN de Guines (-1229 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife, specifying that Baudouin was a priest "Morinensis ecclesie canonicum et Neleiorum…sancti Petri Apostolorum principis iuxta Montorium"[814]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1202 witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Balduinus filius meus, Gusfridus filius meus, Balduinus filius Willelmi fratris mei…"[815]. Priest at Thérouanne.

6. GILLES de Guines (-1227 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Egidium…Sigerum…Adelinam… Margaretam…Mathildem" as further children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[816], recorded after the record of their father's accession as Comte de Guines, implying that they were all born after this date. Seigneur de Loresse. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey, with the consent of "Arnulfus de Gisnes castellanus de Borburg filius meus", by charter dated 1203 witnessed by "Ægidio de Loressa filio meo…"[817]. m CHRISTINE de Montjardin, daughter of EUSTACHE de Montjardin & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Eustacii de Mongardinio filiam Christianam" as the wife of "Egidium [filium Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis]"[818].

7. SIGER de Guines (-1205 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Egidium…Sigerum…Adelinam… Margaretam…Mathildem" as further children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[819], recorded after the record of their father's accession as Comte de Guines, implying that they were all born after this date. m ADELIDIS de Seltun, daughter of HENRI de Seltun & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Henrici de Seltunio iuxta Memerim filiam Adelidem" as the wife of "Sigerum [filium Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis]"[820].

8. ADELINE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Egidium…Sigerum…Adelinam… Margaretam…Mathildem" as further children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[821], recorded after the record of their father's accession as Comte de Guines, implying that they were all born after this date. The Historia names "Balduino de Engoudeshen vel de Markisio, de Caiocho tamen nominato" as first husband of Adeline and "Hugoni de Malo- sive Molli-Alneto" as her second husband. m firstly BAUDOUIN [II] de Marquise dit d'Engoudessen, son of [BAUDOUIN [I] de Marquise "l´ancien" & his wife ---] (-after 1174). Michel Champagne notes that he subscribed four charters of the abbey of Saint-Josse-sur-Mer, dated between 1168 and 1174, as "Balduinus de Godessen" and "Balduino de Engoldesen miles"[822]. He also sets out his supposed descent from the seigneur d´Ardres, as recorded in the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium. m secondly HUGUES de Malannoy, son of ---.

9. MARGUERITE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Egidium…Sigerum…Adelinam… Margaretam…Mathildem" as further children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[823], recorded after the record of their father's accession as Comte de Guines, implying that they were all born after this date. The Historia names "Rabodoni de Ruinis" as husband of Marguerite. m RABODON de Rumes, son of ---.

10. MATHILDE de Guines . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Egidium…Sigerum…Adelinam… Margaretam… Mathildem" as further children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[824], recorded after the record of their father's accession as Comte de Guines, implying that they were all born after this date. The Historia names "Willelmis filius Clarmboldi de Timbonia" as husband of Mathilde, specifying that they died without heirs. m GUILLAUME de Tiembronne, son of CLAREMBAUD de Tiembronne & his wife ---.

Comte Baudouin had four illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

11. GEOFFROY . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Guffridum…Boldekinum…Eustacium clericum et Willelkinum" as illegitimate children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" born after his wife's death, specifying that Geoffroy was born in Guines and was "Morinensis et Brugensis ecclesie canonicum"[825]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey by charter dated 1202 witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Balduinus filius meus, Gusfridus filius meus, Balduinus filius Willelmi fratris mei…"[826].

12. BOLDEKIN . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Guffridum…Boldekinum…Eustacium clericum et Willelkinum" as illegitimate children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" born after his wife's death722.

13. EUSTACHE . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Guffridum…Boldekinum…Eustacium clericum et Willelkinum" as illegitimate children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" born after his wife's death722.

14. WILLELKIN . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Guffridum…Boldekinum…Eustacium clericum et Willelkinum" as illegitimate children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" born after his wife's death722.

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.

ARNOUL de Guines, son of BAUDOUIN Comte de Guines & his wife Christine d'Ardres (-1220, bur Ardres). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife[827]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” exchanged land with the monastery of Andres by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Willelmus frater meus, Ernulfus et Willelmus filii mei…"[828]. “Balduinus comes Gisnensis” donated property to Andres abbey, with the consent of "Arnulfus de Gisnes castellanus de Borburg filius meus", by charter dated 1203 witnessed by "Ægidio de Loressa filio meo…"[829]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Guines. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "comes de Guisnes" holding one knight´s fee and one half "in Parva Hoilande", and three "in Toleshund, quam Ernulfus de Hardres dedit Baldewino comiti in maritagio cum filia sua", both in Essex, Hertfordshire in [1210/12][830]. The Chronica Andrensis records the death in 1220 of "Arnulphus comes Gisnensis" and his burial "in hoc loco"[831].

[832]Betrothed (after 1186, contract broken before Apr 1190) to IDA de Flandre Ctss de Boulogne, daughter of MATTHIEU de Flandres Comte de Boulogne & his first wife Marie de Blois Ctss de Boulogne ([1160/61]-21 Apr 1216, bur Boulogne).

m (before Mar 1200) BEATRIX de Bourbourg, daughter of GAUTHIER de Bourbourg & his wife Mathilde de Bethune (-Bourbourg Aug 1224). "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Bourbourch" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Choques, for the souls of "patris mei Walteri castellani de Bourbourch et matris meæ Mathildis de Bethunia dominæ de Chokes et Arnoldi comitis Gisnensis mariti mei et fratris mei Henrici castellani de Bourbourch", by charter dated 12 May 1221[833]. Heiress of Bourbourg and Aalst. The Chronica Andrensis records the death in Aug 1224 "apud Broburgh" of "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Broburg" after a reconciliation with her eldest son Baudouin following many disputes after the death of her husband[834]. Her family origin is indicated by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre which records that "Robiers de Biethune" captured "Gisnes el castiel" and "la contesse…sa cousine germaine", dated to [1214] from the context[835]. "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Broborg" donated property at Bounham to build a monastery, for the souls of "Arnulphi mariti mei comitis de Gisnes, patris mei Waltheri castellani de Broborg, matrique meæ Mathildis de Bethunia", by charter dated Dec 1223[836].

Comte Arnoul & his wife had nine children:

1. BAUDOUIN [III] de Guines (-after May 1244). He succeeded his father in 1220 as Comte de Guines.

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2. ROBERT de Guines (-after 1248). [m (after 10 Jan 1248) as her second husband, AMICE de Clare, widow of BALDWIN de Reviers Earl of Devon, daughter of GILBERT de Clare Earl of Gloucester and Hereford & his wife Isabel Marshal of Pembroke (27 May 1220[837]-27 Nov, before 21 Jan 1284). The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "V Kal Dec" of "Amitia comitissa Devonie"[838].]

3. HENRI de Guines (-1244 or after).

4. ARNOUL de Guines (-after 17 Mar 1261). "Arnulphus de Ghisnes miles, avunculus comitis de Ghisnes" founded the abbey of Peene by charter dated 17 Mar 1261[839]. m AELIDE, daughter of ---.

5. BEATRIX de Guines (-after May 1244). The Chronica Andrensis names "Beatrix comitissa Gisnensis primogenita" when recording that she became a nun at "ecclesia Broburgensis" in 1218[840]. Abbess of Bounham. "Baudewins cuens de Gines et chastellains de Broubbergh" donated grazing rights at Bounham to "Seur Beatris me tres-chiere Sereur et au couvent du novel lieu Nostre dame de Leisbistade" by charter dated May 1244[841].

6. BEATRIX de Guines (-1227 or after). m ANSEAU [II] de Crecques, son of --- (-before 1246).

7. CHRISTINE de Guines . m SALAMON Belle, son of ---.

8. MATHILDE de Guines (-1262). m as his third wife, HUGUES Comte de Saint-Pol, son of GAUCHER [III] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Elisabeth Ctss de Saint-Pol (before 1196-9 Apr 1248).

9. ADELIDE de Guines .

BAUDOUIN [III] de Guines, son of ARNOUL Comte de Guines & his wife Beatrix de Bourbourg (-after May 1244). He succeeded his father in 1220 as Comte de Guines. "Baudewins cuens de Gines et chastellains de Broubbergh" donated grazing rights at Bounham to "Seur Beatris me tres-chiere Sereur et au couvent du novel lieu Nostre dame de Leisbistade" by charter dated May 1244[842].

m MATHILDE de Fiennes, daughter of GUILLAUME de Fiennes & his wife Agnes de Dammartin.

Comte Baudouin & his wife had four children:

1. ARNOUL [III] de Guines (-after Feb 1282). m ALIX de Coucy, daughter of ENGUERRAND [III] Seigneur de Coucy & his third wife Marie de Montmirail (-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”[843]. Comte Arnoul & his wife had four children:

a) BAUDOUIN de Guines (-after 1293). Châtelain de Bourbourg. m JEANNE de Montmorency, daughter of MATHIEU [III] Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife Jeanne de Brienne. Baudouin & his wife had two children:

i) JEANNE de Guines (-Guerville [Sep 1231/19 Apr 1342], bur Foucarmont). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, records that "Jehan filz [de Jehan fils du dit Alphons]" married "madame Jehanne de Coussy contesse de Guynes à cause de sa mère, fille de Guines et femme monsieur de Coussy", adding in a later passage that she died "en Guerreville" in 1331[844]. Ctss de Guines. m JEAN [III] Comte d'Eu, son of JEAN [II] Comte d'Eu [Brienne] & his wife Beatrix de Châtillon-Saint-Pol (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302, bur Foucarmont)

ii) BLANCHE de Guines (-1341, bur Lannoy Abbey, Beauvais). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, names "Blanche" as sister of "madame Jehanne de Coussy contesse de Guynes à cause de sa mère, fille de Guines et femme monsieur de Coussy", adding that she died in 1341 and was buried "en une abbaye de l´ordre de Cisteaulx au diocèse de Beauvais...Lannoy"[845].

b) ENGUERRAND de Guines (-after 1321). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Coucy, d'Oisy et de Montmirail.

- SEIGNEURS de COUCY.

c) JEAN de Guines (-after 1323). Vicomte de Meaux. m (after 1305) as her second husband, JEANNE la Bouteillière de Chantilly, widow of MATHIEU [V] Seigneur de Montmorency, daughter of GUILLAUME [III] Le Bouteiller Seigneur de Chantilly & his first wife Eléonore de Beausault.

i) JEANNE de Guines . m (Sep 1323) as his first wife, GAUCHER [VI] Seigneur de Chatillon-sur-Marne, son of JEAN de Châtillon & his wife Eléonore de Roye (-1377).

d) ALIX de Guines (-after 1311). m ([1271]) WALTER [VII] Berthout Heer van Mechelen, son of WALTER [VI] Berthout Heer van Mechelen & his wife Marie d´Auvergne (-killed in battle Worringen 5 Jun 1288).

2. BAUDOUIN de Guines (-1308). Seigneur de Sangate. m ISABEAU d'Anequin, daughter of ---.

3. ADELAIDE de Guines . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Adeluya, filia comitis Balduini de Ghisnes" married "Guilelmus hæres castellaniæ Sancti-Audomari et comitatus de Faukenberghe", son of "domini Joannis de Ypra domini de Renenghes" and his wife "domini Philippi de Aria…filia sua Machtildis"[846]. m GUILLAUME Châtelain de Saint-Omer Comte de Faucquemberghe, son of JEAN d´Ypres Seigneur de Renenghes & his wife Mathilde d´Aire. "Willaumes chevaliers et castelains de Saint-Omer et sires de Faukemberghe" granted a fiefdom to "Lambert Wolveric fil Jehan Wolveric de Saint-Omer" by charter dated Jan [1274/75][847]. "Willaume castelain de Saint-Omer, chevalier, et signeur de Faukenberghe" issued a charter dated 24 Dec 1280 relating to duties over wine[848].

4. IDA de Guines . m GERARD de Prouvy, son of ---.

C. VICOMTES de GUINES

1. ELBERT (-after 1065). Vicomte de Guines. A charter dated 1065 records the donation to Saint-Bertin by "duo fratres Rodgerus et Stephanus" donated property in "villæ Cunes" at "coram comite Gisnensi Balduino…coram Heleberto vice comite"[849].

D. CHÂTELAINS de BOURBOURG

1. THEMARD (-killed [1126/27]). Châtelain de Bourbourg. "…Froulfus castellanus de Bergis, Theorardus castellanus Broburgensis…Bernoldus de Insula…" signed a charter dated 14 Oct 1104 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated revenue to the monastery of Bourbourg[850]. "…Levrardi castellani de Broburg, Froolfi castellani de Bergis…Bernoldi de Insula, Malgeri et Johannis fratris eius" signed a charter dated 21 Mar 1107 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg[851]. "…Theinardus castellanus, Frooldus castellanus, Willelmus castellanus…Bernoldus ex Insula, Malgerus nepos eius, Johannes frater eius, Jordan, Folco filius Malgeri…" signed a charter dated 1112 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders donated revenue to the monastery of Bourbourg[852]. "Teinardi castellani de Brodburc, Heinrici filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1119, before 17 Jun, under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Saint-Bertin[853]. "Themardi Broburgensis castellani…Bernoldi de Insula…" signed a charter dated 22 Jun 1121 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg[854]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Theinardum Brugburgensem castellanum" was killed during the rebellion against Charles Count of Flanders[855]. Galbert of Bruges records that "castellanum ex Brudburch" was killed[856]. m ---. The name of Thémard´s wife is not known. Thémard & his wife had [three] children:

a) HENRI (-after 1162, bur Saint-Bertin). "Teinardi castellani de Brodburc, Heinrici filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1119, before 17 Jun, under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Saint-Bertin[857]. "…Henrici filii Teinardi, Gisleberti fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1125 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the jurisdiction of Saint-Bertin over "la terre de Bourgbourg" against the claims of the châtelain[858]. Châtelain de Bourbourg.

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b) WALTER (-killed [1126/27]). The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Theinardum Brugburgensem castellanum…duos…castellani filios Galterum…et Gislabertum" were killed during the rebellion against Charles Count of Flanders[859]. Galbert of Bruges records that "duo filii castellani ex Brudburch…Walterus et Giselbertus" were killed[860].

c) GILBERT (-killed [1126/27]). "…Henrici filii Teinardi, Gisleberti fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1125 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the jurisdiction of Saint-Bertin over "la terre de Bourgbourg" against the claims of the châtelain[861]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Theinardum Brugburgensem castellanum…duos…castellani filios Galterum…et Gislabertum" were killed during the rebellion against Charles Count of Flanders[862]. Galbert of Bruges records that "duo filii castellani ex Brudburch…Walterus et Giselbertus" were killed[863].

HENRI de Bourbourg, son of THEMARD Châtelain de Bourbourg & his wife --- (-after 1162, bur Saint-Bertin). "Teinardi castellani de Brodburc, Heinrici filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1119, before 17 Jun, under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Saint-Bertin[864]. "…Henrici filii Teinardi, Gisleberti fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1125 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the jurisdiction of Saint-Bertin over "la terre de Bourgbourg" against the claims of the châtelain[865]. Châtelain de Bourbourg. "…Henricus de Brocborc…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[866]. Galbert of Bruges names "castellano ex Brudburg Heinrico" in early 1128[867]. “Manasses Gisnensium comes, Emma comitissa, Henricus castellanus de Brochborc, Livildis mater sua, Mathildis, Adaliza, sorores suæ…” [from the context the last three named witnesses were related to the donor] witnessed the charter dated 1130 under which "Henricus de Campanies" donated property to Andres[868]. "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…Henrico de Insula…Lamberto de Insula…" signed the charter dated to [1150] which records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg[869]. "…Henrici castellani de Brocborc…" signed the charter dated 1151 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the town of Saint-Omer[870]. "…Henrici de Broburc constabuli, Rogeri de Wavrin, Rogeri castellani de Curtrai…Gualtero castellani de Duaco…" signed the charter dated 1154 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed an agreement between the abbey of Saint-Amand and "Stephanus ministerialis ville Sancti-Amandi" concerning the injustices by "avus eius Almannus"[871]. "…Henricus castellanus de Brubborg…" signed the charter dated to [1157] under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the town of Saint-Omer[872]. "…Heinricus castellanus de Broborc…" signed the charter dated 1162 under which "Willelmus de Ipres…cum Leliosa consanguinea mea et cum filia sua Petronilla" donated revenue from landto the abbey of Bourbourg[873]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Henricum" was buried at Saint-Bertin[874].

m firstly SIBYLLE [Rose] de Guines, daughter of MANASSES Comte de Guines & his wife Emma d´Arques. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Sibillam…Rosam nominatam" as the only daughter of "Manasses [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife, naming her husband "castellano Broburgensi Henrico" and specifying that she was buried "in monasterio beate Marie de Capella"[875]. “Manasses…Gisnensium comes…cum uxore mea Emma et filia Rosa” confirmed possessions of Andres by undated charter[876].

m secondly BEATRIX van Aalst, daughter of BOUDEWIJN Heer van Aalst & his wife Lutgarde van Grimberghe. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Beatricem" as daughter of "Balduinus…Gernobodatus" and his wife, adding that she married "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio"[877]. A charter dated to [1150] records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg, signed by "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…Henrico de Insula…Lamberto de Insula…"[878].

Henri & his first wife had one child:

1. BEATRIX de Bourbourg (after 1120-1146). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Beatricem" as the only daughter of "castellano Broburgensi Henrico" & his wife Sibylle/Rose, and her marriage in England to "Alberto Apro"[879]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the separation of "Albertus Aper et Beatrix", her second marriage to "domino Balduino" and her death soon after[880]. m firstly (1139, divorced 1146) as his first wife, AUBREY [III] de Vere, son of AUBREY [II] de Vere & his wife Adelisa [Alice] de Clare ([1110]-26 Dec 1194, bur Colne Priory). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that he succeeded his wife's grandfather as Comte de Guines in 1139 but appointed "Arnoldum de Hammis Comestorum appellatum filium Roberti" as his bailly in Guines[881]. He confirmed grants in England as "Count Aubrey" from [1140/41][882]. Empress Matilda installed him as Master Chamberlain of England and created him Earl of Oxford in [1142]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records the separation of "Albertus Aper et Beatrix"[883], after which he ceased to be Comte de Guines. m secondly (1146) BAUDOUIN Seigneur d'Ardres, son of ---.

Henri & his second wife had twelve children:

2. BAUDOUIN (-bur Bourbourg Sainte-Marie). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix[884]. "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…" signed the charter dated to [1150] which records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg[885]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that Baudouin, son of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, was buried "in ecclesia sancte Marie Broburgensis" but died childless[886]. m ELISABETH de Béthune, daughter of ROBERT [V] "le Roux" Seigneur de Béthune & his wife Adelaide ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that Baudouin, son of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, married "Elizabeth filiam advocati Roberti de Bethunia" but died childless[887].

3. GAUTHIER . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that the first-named Gauthier died "adolescentulus"[888].

4. HENRI . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that the Henri died after being knighted[889]. "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…" signed the charter dated to [1150] which records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg[890].

5. GILBERT . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that the Gilbert lost his sight during a tournament[891]. "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…" signed the charter dated to [1150] which records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg[892].

6. RAOUL (-bur Péronne). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Raoul was "Noviomensis ecclesie decanus", was elected bishop but died and was buried "Perone sancti Fursei"[893].

7. SIGER (-bur Bourbourg Sainte-Marie). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Siger died soon after his brother Raoul and was buried "beate Marie Broburgensis"[894].

8. GAUTHIER . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum…Walterum et Henricum, Gillebertum et Rodolphum, Sigerum et Walterum" as the seven sons of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix[895]. m MATHILDE de Béthune, daughter of ROBERT [V] "le Roux" Seigneur de Béthune & his wife Adelaide --- (-[Nov 1220/12 May 1221]). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that Gauthier, son of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix married "advocati Roberti de Bethunia filiam Mathildem sororem Elizabeth"[896]. Her parentage and marriage are also indicated by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre which records that "Robiers de Biethune" captured "Gisnes el castiel" and "la contesse…sa cousine germaine" (who was Mathilde´s daughter), dated to [1214] from the context[897]. "Dominus Robertus, Wilhelmus, Joannes de Bethunia, fratres Danielis tunc temporis domini Bethuniensis, Atrebatensis advocati, et Amalricus de Fontenella, milites, Beatridis comitissa de Gisnes, et Katarina sorores" witnessed the charter dated Nov 1220 under which "Mathildis de Housdaing…domina de Chockes" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Choques[898]. It is possible that this charter indicates a second marriage of the donor to --- de Houdain. Gauthier & his wife had [three] children:

a) HENRI (-before Nov 1220). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Henricum et Beatricem" as children of Gauthier de Béthune and his wife[899].

b) BEATRIX de Bourbourg (-Bourbourg Aug 1224). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Henricum et Beatricem apud Broburgensem in claustro sanctimonialis" as children of Gauthier de Béthune and his wife[900]. Her marriage and family origin are indicated by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre which records that "Robiers de Biethune" captured "Gisnes el castiel" and "la contesse…sa cousine germaine", dated to [1214] from the context[901]. Heiress of Bourbourg and Aalst. "Dominus Robertus, Wilhelmus, Joannes de Bethunia, fratres Danielis tunc temporis domini Bethuniensis, Atrebatensis advocati, et Amalricus de Fontenella, milites, Beatridis comitissa de Gisnes, et Katarina sorores" witnessed the charter dated Nov 1220 under which "Mathildis de Housdaing…domina de Chockes" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Choques[902]. "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Bourbourch" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Choques, for the souls of "patris mei Walteri castellani de Bourbourch et matris meæ Mathildis de Bethunia dominæ de Chokes et Arnoldi comitis Gisnensis mariti mei et fratris mei Henrici castellani de Bourbourch", by charter dated 12 May 1221[903]. The Chronica Andrensis records the death in Aug 1224 "apud Broburgh" of "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Broburg" after a reconciliation with her eldest son Baudouin following many disputes after the death of her husband[904]. "Beatrix comitissa de Gisnes et castellana de Broborg" donated property at Bounham to build a monastery, for the souls of "Arnulphi mariti mei comitis de Gisnes, patris mei Waltheri castellani de Broborg, matrique meæ Mathildis de Bethunia", by charter dated Dec 1223[905]. m (before Mar 1200) ARNOUL Comte de Guines, son of BAUDOUIN Comte de Guines & his wife Christine d'Ardres (-1220, bur Ardres).

c) [CATHERINE (-after Nov 1220). "Dominus Robertus, Wilhelmus, Joannes de Bethunia, fratres Danielis tunc temporis domini Bethuniensis, Atrebatensis advocati, et Amalricus de Fontenella, milites, Beatridis comitissa de Gisnes, et Katarina sorores" witnessed the charter dated Nov 1220 under which "Mathildis de Housdaing…domina de Chockes" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Choques[906]. It is possible that "Mathildis de Housdaing" indicates a second marriage of the donor (mother of Beatrix and Catherine) and that Catherine was her daughter by this second marriage.]

9. MABILE de Bourbourg . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Mabile married "Balduino de Bailliolo" and was made "Yprensis vicecomitissa"[907]. m BAUDOUIN de Bailleul, son of ---.

10. MATHILDE de Bourbourg . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Mathilde was "Broburgensis ecclesia abbatis"[908]. Abbess of Bourbourg.

11. LUITGARDE de Bourbourg . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Luitgarde married "Arnoldo de Cuerthedra"[909]. m ARNAUD de Cuerthedra, son of ---.

12. ADELAIDE de Bourbourg . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Adelaide married "Stephano de Sinninghem"[910]. m STEFAN van Sinninghem, son of ---.

13. BEATRIX de Bourbourg . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Beatrix remained unmarried[911].

Chapter 5. COMTES de HESDIN

1. ALULFE (-after 1000). Comte de Hesdin. Rameric abbot of Saint-Vallois de Montreuil granted "vill[am] Caveronis" to "Alulphum comitem…Hisdini" and installed him as "advocatum" by charter dated 1000[912].

2. GAUTHIER de Hesdin (-after 1065). Comte de Hesdin. "…Arnulphi de Aldinarda, Walterii de Chimai, Walteri comitis de Hesdin, Balduini comitis de Gisnes, Walteri castellani Duacensis…" signed the charter dated 1065 under Philippe I King of France confirmed the rights of Hasnon abbey[913].

Two brothers:

1. ENGUERRAND de Hesdin (-after 1094). "Enguerrannus" donated "ecclesiam sancti Georgi sitam juxta…castrum Hisdin" to the abbey of Anchin, with the advice of "conjugis mee Mathildis", by charter dated 1094[914]. Baudouin VII Count of Flanders attested that "Walterio Hisdinensi" had committed to defend the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy, founded by "avunculus suus Ingerannus", by charter dated 15 Feb 1113[915]. Duvivier dates the foundation to [1079] but he does not cite the primary source on which this is based[916]. m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-after 1094). "Enguerrannus" donated "ecclesiam sancti Georgi sitam juxta…castrum Hisdin" to the abbey of Anchin, with the advice of "conjugis mee Mathildis", by charter dated 1094[917]. Her marriage is also suggested by the charter dated 1126 under which Charles Count of Flanders and "Anselmus Hisdinensis consul" returned property, on which "Mathildis comitissa olim" had constructed and from which "Walterus Hisdinensis" had expelled her, to the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy[918].

2. --- de Hesdin . m ---. One child:

a) GAUTHIER de Hesdin (-before 1126). Baudouin VII Count of Flanders attested that "Walterio Hisdinensi" had committed to defend the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy, founded by "avunculus suus Ingerannus", by charter dated 15 Feb 1113, signed by "…Willelmus castellanus Sancti Audomari, Rogerus castellanus Islensis, Geraufus castellanus Casletensis…Robertus nepos Rogeri castellani Islensis…"[919]. Comte de Hesdin. An undated charter of Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the property of the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy "in…comitatu Hisdinensi" and records that "Walterus Hisdinorum comes…heres…[Ingelramni]…cum uxore sua et filio" consented to the charter[920]. m ---. Gauthier & his wife had one child:

i) son . His parentage is confirmed by the undated charter of Charles Count of Flanders confirming the property of the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy "in…comitatu Hisdinensi" which records that "Walterus Hisdinorum comes…heres…[Ingelramni]…cum uxore sua et filio" consented to the charter[921]. same person as…? ANSELME (-after 14 Apr 1127). Charles Count of Flanders and "Anselmus Hisdinensis consul" returned property, on which "Mathildis comitissa olim" had constructed and from which "Walterus Hisdinensis" had expelled her, to the abbey of Saint-Silvin d´Auchy, by charter dated 1126, signed by "…Frumoldo castellano Yprensi, Willelmo filio Willelmi castellani de Sancto Audomaro…"[922]. "…Anselmus de Hesdinio…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[923].

Chapter 6. COMTES de MONTREUIL

1. HELGAUD, son of --- (-[866]). Abbé de Saint-Riquier. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "le comte Helgaud" succeeded "Rodolphe…du sang imperial" as lay abbot of Saint-Riquier and that he was succeeded by "Guelfon…du sang royal"[924]. "Rodolphe" is identified with Rudolf Comte de Sens, brother of Empress Judith, who died in 866, and "Guelfon" as Rudolf's son. This casts doubt on the chronology of this passage as, if the relationship between Rudolf and Welf is correctly identified, it is likely that the son succeeded the father as lay abbot as such a post was often hereditary. same person as…? HELGAUD (-after 879). Flodoard records "terra filiorum Balduini, Rodulfi quoque de Gangeio atque Hilgaudi" in 925[925]. Comte de Montreuil 877-879. It is probable that Helgaud, abbé de Saint-Riquier, and his son Herluin are in fact the same people as Helgaud Comte de Montreuil 877-79 and his son Herluin who died in 945, and that the Chronique de Saint-Riquier is inaccurate in its chronology relating to the supposedly earlier father and son of these names. m ---. The name of Helgaud's wife is not known. Helgaud & his wife had one child:

a) HERLUIN (-killed in battle 13 Jul 945). Flodoard names "Monasteriolum castellum Erluini filii Hilgaudi comitis" when recording that Montreuil was besieged by "Heribertus et Hugo"[926]. The Chronique de Saint Riquier names "Herluin…comte" as son of "le comte Helgaud" lay abbot of Saint-Riquier[927]. As noted above, it is possible that Helgaud and his son Herluin are in fact the same people as Helgaud Comte de Montreuil 877-79 and his son Herluin who died in 945 (see below), and that the Chronique de Saint-Riquier is inaccurate in its chronology relating to the supposedly earlier father and son of these names. Comte de Montreuil. Arnoul Count of Flanders captured Montreuil in 939. Guillaume de Jumièges records that Guillaume I Comte [de Normandie] returned the castle of Montreuil to comte Herluin after he had been expelled by Arnoul Count of Flanders[928]. Comte d'Amiens 944/45. He was killed fighting the Normans. The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum records the death of "Herluinus Monasterioli castro comes" fighting "Aygroldo regi Danorum"[929]. Guillaume de Jumièges records that Herluin was killed by a Danish follower of "King Herold [of Denmark]"[930]. m firstly (divorced before 927) ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly (before 927) ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 939. Comte Herluin & his second wife had [two or more] children:

i) sons. 939.

ii) ROGER . Flodoard names "Rotgarii filii Erluini" when recording that Arnoul Count of Flanders besieged the castle of Montreuil in 943[931]. Comte de Montreuil 948/57. m ---. The name of Roger's wife is not known. Roger & his wife had one child:

(a) HUGUES (-961, bur Saint-Rémy). Flodoard names "Huggo filius Totgarii quondam comitis, adolescens" when recording his death in 961 and burial place[932].

b) ERARD . Flodoard names "Ebrardum fratrem Erluini" when recording that his castle of Ham was captured in 932 by "Heribertus comes"[933]. Seigneur du château de Ham (Picardie).

c) LAMBERT (-killed in battle after 945). Guillaume de Jumièges names "Lambert frère de [Herluin]", recording that he was killed while trying to avenge the death of his brother[934].

1. HUGUES, son of --- (-4 Jul [1000]). Kerrebrouck[935] says there is no proof that Hugues was the son of Hilduin Comte de Montreuil (see above), and that he could have been a member of the family of Enguerrand, one of whom was abbé de Saint-Riquier at the beginning of the 11th century. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that Hugues "Capet" King of France granted the château d'Abbeville "à un chevalier nommé Hugues" and also confiscated "Forest-Moutier" from the abbey of Saint-Riquier and granted it to him, recording in a later passage that Hugues bore the title "avoué" not comte[936]. These territories became the foundation of the county of Ponthieu. m (before 987) GISELE de France, daughter of HUGUES Duc des Francs [later HUGUES "Capet" King of France] & his wife Adelais [d'Aquitaine] ([[969][937]-). The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that Hugues "Capet" King of France granted the château d'Abbeville "à un chevalier nommé Hugues" who had married the king's daughter "Gisèle"[938]. Hugues & his wife had two children:

a) ENGUERRAND (-1045, bur Saint-Riquier). The Chronique de Saint Riquier names "Angelran" as son of Hugues, commenting that he contented himself with the title avoué until his marriage when he adopted the title comte[939]. Avoué de Saint-Riquier. He defeated Gilbert Comte de Brionne who had invaded Le Vimeu[940]. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records the death in 1045 of "seigneur Angelran" and his burial at Saint-Riquier[941]. [m firstly ---. If the date attributed to Enguerrand's marriage to Aleida is correct as shown below, it is chronologically implausible for her to have been the mother of Enguerrand's sons. This is because Enguerrand's grandson, Enguerrand, must have married in [1045/50] (see below). This earlier marriage is therefore almost inevitably correct, although no direct reference which confirms this has yet been found in primary sources.] m [secondly] ([after 1033]) as her second husband, ALEIDA [van Westfriesland], widow of BAUDOUIN Comte de Boulogne, daughter of [ARNULF Graaf van Westfriesland [Holland] & his wife Liutgard de Luxembourg]. The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Angelran" killed "le comte de Boulogne" in battle and married his widow "Adelvie…qui était de l'origine la plus illustre", after which he adopted the title comte[942]. She is named as the possible daughter of Arnulf, and her two marriages shown, in Europäische Stammtafeln[943] but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. Enguerrand & his [first] wife had three children:

i) HUGUES (-killed 20 Nov 1052, bur Saint-Riquier). The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "son fils Hugues" succeeded after the death of "Angelran"[944].

- see below.

ii) GUY (-1074). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archdeacon of Notre-Dame. Bishop of Amiens 1058-1074. He was the probable author of the poem Carmen, written in [1067], which commemorates the campaign of Guillaume II Duke of Normandy to conquer England[945].

iii) FOULQUES (-after 1059). The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Foulques…fils d'Angelran" usurped the abbacy of Saint-Riquier[946]. Abbé de Saint-Riquier 1042. Abbé de Forestmoutier 1045.

b) GUY . The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Gui…frère de Seigneur Angelran" was named abbé of Saint-Riquier[947].

HUGUES [de Ponthieu], son of ENGUERRAND Comte [de Ponthieu] & his wife Aleida [van Westfriesland] (-killed 20 Nov 1052, bur Saint-Riquier). The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "son fils Hugues" succeeded after the death of "Angelran"[948]. He fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 according to the poem Carmen, attributed to his uncle Guy Bishop of Amiens, although the date is inconsistent with his date of death shown here. Comte de Montreuil.

m BERTHE d'Aumâle, daughter of GUERINFRID Sire d'Aumâle & his wife ---. The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy narrates the church´s foundation by “Guerinfrido qui condidit castellum…Albamarla” and names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum”[949].

Comte Hugues & his wife had five children:

1. ENGUERRAND (-killed in battle Château d'Arques 25 Oct 1053). The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Hugues" had four sons of whom the eldest "Angelran" confirmed a donation of his father to Saint-Riquier on his deathbed by charter dated "XII Kal Dec"[950]. The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum”[951]. Comte de Montreuil. Sire d'Aumâle. Guillaume de Poitou records that "Ingelrannus Pontivi comitis" was killed in the battle at Château d´Arques, dated to 1053[952]. m as her first husband, ADELAIS de Normandie, illegitimate daughter of ROBERT II Duke of Normandy & his mistress --- (-[1081/86]). Robert de Torigny names "Aeliz" as the daughter of Duke Robert II "de alia concubina" from Herleve[953]. The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum”[954]. She retained the title Comtesse d'Aumâle after her first marriage. She married secondly ([1053/54]) Lambert de Boulogne Comte de Lens, and thirdly ([1060]) Eudes III Comte de Troyes [Blois-Champagne], who succeeded as Comte d'Aumâle in [1070]. Her second marriage is deduced from the same charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy which also names “Judita comitissa domine supradicte filia”[955]. Orderic Vitalis calls her "the king's sister" when referring to her marriage to Eudes[956]. Comte Enguerrand & his wife had three children:

a) GUY [I] de Montreuil (-13 Nov [1100], bur Abbéville, Saint-Pierre). A charter dated 1100 included in the cartulary of Saint-Josse records a grant of fishing rights by "Guido comes Monsteroli et Pontivensium" which names "Hugo noster avus" and "patre meo Ingerrano"[957]. This is inconsistent with the Chronique de Saint Riquier which records that "comte Gui fils du comte Hugues" succeeded after "Angelran son frère" was killed by the Normans and possessed the county of Ponthieu and the avouerie of Saint-Riquier[958]. It is assumed that the charter provides the more reliable record of Guy's parentage. Comte de Montreuil. Comte de Ponthieu.

- COMTES de PONTHIEU.

b) ADELAIDE de Montreuil . The foundation charter of Saint-Martin d´Auchy narrates the church´s foundation by “Guerinfrido qui condidit castellum…Albamarla” and names “Engueranni consulis qui filius fuit Berte supradicti Guerinfridi filie et Adelidis comitisse uxoris sue sororis…Willelmi Regis Anglorum” and “Addelidis comitissa supradicti Engueranni et supradicte Adelidis filia…Judita comitissa domine supradicte filia”[959]. 1098.

c) HELISSENDE de Montreuil . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1096. "Comes Hugo de Sancto Paulo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxoris sue Helisendis filiorumque suorum Ingelranni et Hugonis" by charter dated 17 Jun 1095[960]. m (before 1091) HUGUES [II] Comte de Saint-Pol, son of --- (-before [1118/19]).

2. ROBERT . The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Hugues" had four sons of whom the eldest was "Angelran" but does not name the three others[961]. same person as…? ROBERT d´Aumâle (-after 1085). Domesday Book records “Robert d´Aumale” holding numerous properties in Devonshire[962].

3. son . The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Hugues" had four sons of whom the eldest was "Angelran" but does not name the three others[963].

4. son . The Chronique de Saint Riquier records that "Hugues" had four sons of whom the eldest was "Angelran" but does not name the three others[964]. same person as…? GALERAN (-killed in battle Mortemer 1054).

5. daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GUILLAUME de Normandie Comte d'Arques, son of RICHARD II "le Bon/l'Irascible" Duke of Normandy & his third wife Papia [Poppa] [d'Envermeu] (-1054).

Chapter 7. COMTES d'OSTREVANT

The county of Ostrevant originally formed part of the pagus Atrebatensis. It was bound to the north by the river Scarpe, and to the east and south by the rivers Escaut and Sensée[965]. It lay east of Douai and west of Valenciennes, within the territory of the west Frankish kingdom. It is not known who governed the county after the death of Raoul [II] in 944 until the late 11th century when it was held by the seigneurs de Ribemont, who were also châtelains de Valenciennes (see HAINAUT).

Two siblings, parents not known:

1. HUCBALD, son of --- (-after 890). Comte [d'Ostrevant]. m as her first husband, HEILWIG [of Friulia], daughter of EBERHARD Duke of the March of Friulia [Unruochingi] & his wife Gisela [Carolingian]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. This marriage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Hucbaldus de Hainacq" as "huius [=abbas Rodulfus] sororius"[966]. It appears to be corroborated by a later passage in the same source which records that "comes Rodulfus" (referring to Heilwig's grandson) was "nepos…ex sorore" of Louis IV King of France[967]. It appears chronologically unlikely for any of King Louis's sisters, whose dates of birth can be estimated to [908/17], to have been the mother of Raoul [II] who was killed in battle in 944, presumably when he was already adult. It appears more likely that the family relationship was one generation further back, and that a member of the Unruochingi family, descended from the sister of Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks and who originated in the same area in northern France, would provide a good match. Nevertheless, the earlier primary source on which Alberic based his information has not yet been identified and it is possible that the source is inaccurate in its report. She maybe married secondly (after 890) Roger [I] Comte de Laon. Her second marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[968] but the primary source on which this is based has not been identified. Another table in Europäische Stammtafeln only names the wife of Comte Roger as "Helvide" but does not give her origin[969]. Comte Hucbald & his wife had one child:

a) RAOUL [I] (-926). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Flodoard records that Hugues "le Grand" excluded "terra filiorum Balduini, Rodulfi quoque de Gaugeio atque Hilgaudi" from a treaty made with the Normans in 925[970], which may refer to this Raoul. Vanderkindere suggests that "Gaugeium" was Gouy-sous-Bellone, in the area of Ostrevant, not Gouy-en-Arrouaise which is near Cambrai[971]. Flodoard records the death of "Rodulfus comes, filius Heilwidis" and "non multo post etiam Rotgarius, vitricus eius, comes Laudunensis pagi" in 926[972]. m ---. The identity of the wife of Raoul [I] is uncertain. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Rodulfus" (referring to Raoul [II]) was "nepos…ex sorore" of Louis IV King of France[973]. It appears chronologically unlikely for any of King Louis's sisters, whose dates of birth can be estimated to [908/17], to have been the mother of Raoul [II] who was killed in battle in 944, presumably when he was already adult. It appears more likely that the family relationship was one generation further back, and that a member of the Unruochingi family, descended from the sister of Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks and who originated in the same area in northern France, would provide a good match. Nevertheless, the earlier primary source on which Alberic based his information has not yet been identified and it is possible that the source is inaccurate in its report. However, the poem Raoul de Cambrai states that "Raoul Taillefer" married "Aalais", sister of King Louis IV[974] which, if correct, would mean that his wife could be identified with Adelais, daughter of Charles III "le Simple" King of the West Franks & his first wife Frederuna ([908/16]-). This would mean that Raoul [II] was an infant when his father died (in fact the poem suggests that he was born posthumously). It would also mean that Raoul [I] and his wife were closely related, as the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines also implies that Raoul's mother was the daughter of Adelais's paternal great aunt Gisela who married Eberhard, ancestor of the Marchesi of Friulia (see above). The poem Raoul de Cambrai cannot claim to be historically accurate. Nevertheless, it is not impossible that the detail of Raoul's marriage was not fabricated. Comte Raoul [I] & his wife had [two] children:

i) RAOUL [II] (-killed in battle 944). Flodoard records that "Rodulfum filium Rodulfi de Gaugliaco" attempted to invade Vermandois in 943, during the course of which he was killed[975]. Comte de Valois, d'Amiens et du Vexin. He built the fortress of Crépy before 943. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Radulfum Cameracensem comitem" invaded Vermandois, adding that he was "nepos…ex sorore" of Louis IV King of France[976], although the earlier source on which this last piece of information is based has not yet been identified. The History of Waulsort monastery records that "Cameracensis comes Rodulfus…regalis consanguinitatis" invaded the territory of "quatuor Heriberti filios" with the consent of "rege Francorum…avunculo suo" but was expulsed[977], but this confuses Raoul [II] with Raoul, son of Baudouin I Count of Flanders. m as her first husband, LIEGARDIS Ctss de Meulan et de Mantes, daughter of --- (-12 Nov [990/91]). "Liutgarde veuve du comte Raoul" donated property to Saint-Cyr de Nevers by charter dated Oct 947[978]. She married (after Oct 947) secondly Galeran Comte de Meulan. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified.

ii) [GAUTHIER [I] (-987). Edouard de Saint-Phalle suggests that Gauthier [I] Comte d'Amiens, de Valois et du Vexin was the second son of Raoul [I][979].]

- COMTES de VALOIS.]

2. [BERTHE] . Flodoard names "domnus Heriveus" as "nepos ex sorore Hucbaldi comitis" when recording his appointment as Archbishop of Reims[980]. 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[981]. m [URSON Comte en Champagne, son of ---.]

- SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON-sur-MARNE.

Chapter 8. COMTES de PONTHIEU

The area around Ponthieu, which extended approximately from the river Canche in the north to the river Somme in the south, was conquered by Arnoul I Count of Flanders in [940]. It developed into a separate county in the early 11th century, based around territory which was granted by Hugues "Capet" King of France to Hugues, avocat de Saint-Riquier, who had married the king's daughter some time in the 980s. The counts were vassals of the Capetian kings. The county was inherited by the Norman family of Bellême/Montgommery in the late 11th century, and by the family of the counts of Dammartin in the early 1220s. A disputed inheritance resulted in the county passing into English control in 1281.

A. COMTES de PONTHIEU

GUY de Montreuil, son of ENGUERRAND Comte de Montreuil & his wife Adelais de Normandie (-13 Nov [1100], bur Abbéville, Saint-Pierre). A charter dated 1100 included in the cartulary of Saint-Josse records a grant of fishing rights by "Guido comes Monsteroli et Pontivensium" which names "Hugo noster avus" and "patre meo Ingerrano"[982]. This is inconsistent with the Chronique de Saint Riquier which records that "comte Gui fils du comte Hugues" succeeded after "Angelran son frère" was killed by the Normans and possessed the county of Ponthieu and the avouerie of Saint-Riquier[983]. It is assumed that the charter provides the more reliable record of Guy's parentage. Comte de Montreuil. Comte de Ponthieu. Orderic Vitalis records that Guy fought with "Ralph Comte de Montdidier", in support of Henri I King of France, in Feb 1054, was captured by Guillaume II Duke of Normandy and kept prisoner for 2 years until he paid homage to the duke[984]. "Pontivensium comes Wido" donated property to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, confirmed by "Anne comitisse nostre filie", by charter dated to [1067 or after][985]. A charter dated 1100 records the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre d´Abbeville by "Guy comte de Ponthieu et Adèle sa femme", sealed by "Guy comte, de Agnèz sa fille, de Mahaut sa fille…"[986]. "Wido…Pontivi regionis comes" issued a charter dated 1101 relating to the church of Montreuil witnessed by "Agnetis mee filie, Hugonis filii Ramelini cum Ade sue conjugis, Widonis filii Hermenfredi, Simonis Rogeronis filii, Godefridi vicecomitis…Wascelini tunc temporis vicecomitis Monsteroli et ville Rue…"[987].

m firstly ADA, daughter of --- (-5 Mar before 1066). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

m secondly ADILA [Ada], daughter of ---. "Wido comes Pontivensis et uxor eius Adila comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Martin des Champs for the soul of "filii sui Ingelranni" by charter dated before 1090[988]. A charter dated 1100 records the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre d´Abbeville by "Guy comte de Ponthieu et Adèle sa femme", sealed by "Guy comte, de Agnèz sa fille, de Mahaut sa fille…"[989]. "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "his predecessors…count Guy and Adda his wife…" by charter dated 1127[990].

Comte Guy & his [first] wife had one child:

1. ANNE de Ponthieu (-[after 1067]). "Pontivensium comes Wido" donated property to Compiègne Saint-Corneille, confirmed by "Anne comitisse nostre filie", by charter dated to [1067 or after][991]. The title "comitisse" in this charter suggests that Anne must have been married to a count at that date. [m ---.]

Comte Guy & his [second] wife had four children:

2. ENGUERRAND de Ponthieu (-before [1079/80]). "Wido comes Pontivensis et uxor eius Adila comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Martin des Champs for the soul of "filii sui Ingelranni" by charter dated before 1090[992].

3. AGNES de Ponthieu (-after 6 Oct 1100). "Wido…Pontivi regionis comes" issued a charter dated 1101 relating to the church of Montreuil witnessed by "Agnetis mee filie…"[993]. This marriage was arranged by William II King of England, according to Orderic Vitalis, who also specifies her father's name[994]. A charter dated 1100 records the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre d´Abbeville by "Guy comte de Ponthieu et Adèle sa femme", sealed by "Guy comte, de Agnèz sa fille, de Mahaut sa fille…"[995]. She was treated cruelly by her husband and imprisoned in the castle of Bellême, from where she escaped, took refuge with Adela Ctss de Blois, and retired to Ponthieu. m (before 9 Sep 1087) ROBERT de Montgommery, son of ROGER [II] de Montgommery Sire d'Alençon, Earl of Shropshire and Shrewsbury & his wife Mabile d'Alençon ([1052/56]-[Wareham Castle] 8 May [1131 or later], bur [Wareham Castle]). Comte de Bellême 1101. Sire d'Alençon.

- see below, Part B. COMTES de PONTHIEU (BELLEME).

4. IDA de Ponthieu . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Abbess of Sainte-Austreberte at Montreuil.

5. MATHILDE de Ponthieu . A charter dated 1100 records the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre d´Abbeville by "Guy comte de Ponthieu et Adèle sa femme", sealed by "Guy comte, de Agnèz sa fille, de Mahaut sa fille…"[996].

B. COMTES de PONTHIEU (BELLÊME-MONTGOMMERY)

ROBERT de Montgommery "de Bellême", son of ROGER [II] de Montgommery Earl of Shrewsbury & his first wife Mabile d'Alençon ([1052/56]-[Wareham Castle] 8 May [after 1129], bur [Wareham Castle]). He witnessed a charter for Saint Martin de Sées with his brother Roger, and a charter for Saint Aubin of Angers in [1060/62] without Roger[997], suggesting that the latter had died by then. He succeeded his mother in 1079 as Sire de Bellême et d'Alençon. He rebelled against William II King of Englan d in 1088, crossed to England but was besieged at Rochester Castle and in Jun 1088 forced to surrender[998]. "Rotbertus de Belismo filius Rotgerii comitis et Mabilie" donated the church of Saint-Léonard de Bellême, built by "Willelmus attavus Rotberti", to Marmoutier, with the consent of "fratres ipsius Rotberti, Hugo, Rotgerius, Arnulfus", by charter dated 1092[999]. He succeeded his father in 1094 in all his possessions in Normandy. He succeeded his younger brother in 1098 as Earl of Shrewsbury after a payment of £3000[1000]. He succeeded his father-in-law in Oct 1100 as Comte de Ponthieu. He rebelled against Henry I King of England in 1102, was deprived of all his honours and estates in England, and retired to Normandy. The Annals of Margan record that “Robertus comes de Belesmo” was expelled from England in 1102 “cum fratre suo Arnulfo”[1001]. He was arrested in 1112, imprisoned at Cherbourg and all his lands and honours were forfeited. He was imprisoned at Wareham Castle, Dorset from Jul 1113[1002]. The Annals of Margan record the death “Kal Mai” in 1118 of “Robertus comes de Belesme”[1003]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records payments made "in libatione Robti de Belismo" in Dorsetshire, Wiltshire[1004]. This suggests a pension or maintenance in some form, although it is not certain that it relates to Robert de Montgommery Earl of Shrewsbury.

m (before 9 Sep 1087) AGNES de Ponthieu, daughter of GUY [I] Comte de Ponthieu & his wife Ada --- (-after 6 Oct 1100). She was treated cruelly by her husband and imprisoned in the castle of Bellême, from where she escaped, took refuge with Adela Ctss de Blois, and retired to Ponthieu[1005]. "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "… his father Robert de Belesmo and his mother Agnes…" by charter dated 1127[1006].

Comte Robert & his wife had three children:

1. GUILLAUME [I] "Talvas" (-30 Jun 1171). His parentage is given by Orderic Vitalis[1007]. Comte de Ponthieu.

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2. ANDRE . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte by charter dated 1127, subscribed by "…Andrea fratre comitis"[1008].

3. MABILE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

GUILLAUME [I] "Talvas" de Ponthieu, son of ROBERT de Montgommery "de Bellême" Sire d'Alençon, Comte de Ponthieu, Earl of Shrewsbury & his wife Agnès de Ponthieu (-30 Jun 1171). His parentage is given by Orderic Vitalis[1009]. He succeeded his father [4 Mar 1106/1110][1010] as Comte de Ponthieu. "Wilelmus comes Pontivi" confirmed the donation of the church of Saint-Léonard de Bellême to Marmoutier by charter dated to [1112/14][1011]. Henry I King of England restored Comte Guillaume to his father's lands in Normandy in Jun 1119[1012]. He resigned Ponthieu in [1126] in favour of his son Guy. "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "his predecessors earl Roger and Mabel his wife, count Guy and Adda his wife, his father Robert de Belesmo and his mother Agnes and…Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1013]. Robert of Torigny records that Henry II King of England granted "castrum Alenceium et Rocam Mabiriæ" to "Willermus Talavacius comes Sagiensis et filius eius Johannes et iterum Johannes nepos eius filius Guidonis primogeniti sui comitis Pontivi" in 1166[1014]. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1171 of "Guillermus Talavercius comes Pontivi" and the succession of "Johannes nepos suus…ex Guidone primogenito suo"[1015]. The Obituaire of Saint-Martin de Séez records the death 30 Jun of "Guillelmus Pontivorum comes"[1016]. The necrology of the monastery of Ouche records the death "30 Jun" of "Willelmus comes Talevat"[1017].

[m firstly ---. The name of Guillaume´s supposed first wife is not known. This first marriage is strongly suggested by the marriage date of Guillaume´s daughter Clémence. She is named in Jul 1128 with her son "Gaufrido primogenito" (see below). The addition of the word "primogenito" suggests that there was at least one other younger child at that date. This would place her marriage in late 1125 at the very latest. It is extremely unlikely, therefore, that she could have born from Guillaume´s marriage to Hélie de Bourgogne, the death of whose first husband is recorded in late Apr 1112. The other indication is the unlikelihood that Hélie de Bourgogne could have had eleven children by her second husband, considering her own estimated birth date.]

m [secondly] ([late 1112/1115]) as her second husband, HELIE de Bourgogne, widow of BERTRAND de Toulouse Count of Tripoli, daughter of EUDES I Duke of Burgundy [Capet] & his wife Sibylle de Bourgogne [Comté] ([1080]-28 Feb 1141). She is named by Orderic Vitalis, who also records her parentage, her two marriages and the names of her eldest sons by each marriage[1018]. "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "…Ela his wife…" by charter dated 1127[1019]. "Guido comes Pontivi" donated property to Cîteaux with the consent of "pater eius Willelmus comes…et mater eius Hela" by charter dated 18 Dec 1139[1020]. "Wido comes Pontivii" confirmed freedoms over his lands, with the consent of "patris mei Willermi et domine Ele matris mee, fratris mei Johannis et uxoris mee Ide et filii mei Johannis" by undated charter[1021].

Comte Guillaume [I] & his [first] wife had [two] children:

1. CLEMENCE de Ponthieu (-30 Nov before 1189). Guillaume de Jumièges records that an unnamed daughter of Guillaume Talvas married "Joel fils de Gauthier de Mayenne"[1022]. "Juhello principe Meduane et uxore eius Clementia et filio eorum Gaufrido primogenito" subscribed a charter dated 12 and 26 Jul 1128, under which property was restored to the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel[1023]. m (before [1126]) JUHEL Sire de Mayenne, son of GAUTHIER Seigneur de Mayenne & his wife Aline --- (-23 Dec 1161, bur Evroux).

2. MABILE de Ponthieu . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1024]. If this translation is accurate, the wording suggests that Mabile was not the daughter of Guillaume´s known wife Hélie.

3. PHILIPPA de Ponthieu (-before 1149, bur Abbaye de Saint-Martin de Sées). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. It is suggested that she may have been born from her father´s supposed first marriage only to reduce the number of children attributed to his wife Hélie, whose age suggests that she could not have been the mother of ten children.

Comte Guillaume [I] & his wife had nine children:

4. GUY [II] de Ponthieu (-Ephesus [25 Dec] 1147). His parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[1025]. He succeeded before 1129 as Comte de Ponthieu.

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5. GUILLAUME de Ponthieu (-after 1166). "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1026]. Comte d'Alençon 1166.

6. ROBERT de Ponthieu . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1027]. 1127.

7. ROBERT de Garennes (-1171 or after). "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1028]. Monk before 1147.

8. GUILLAUME de Ponthieu . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1029].

9. ENGUERRAND de Ponthieu . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1030].

10. ENGUERRAND de Ponthieu . "Gulielmus comes Pontivorum" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Ela his wife and of their sons two of them called Robert and two William and two Enguerrand and Mabel his daughter" by charter dated 1127[1031].

11. JEAN de Ponthieu (-1191). "Wido comes Pontivii" confirmed freedoms over his lands, with the consent of "patris mei Willermi et domine Ele matris mee, fratris mei Johannis et uxoris mee Ide et filii mei Johannis" by undated charter[1032]. He succeeded in 1141 as Comte d'Alençon. Robert of Torigny records that Henry II King of England granted "castrum Alenceium et Rocam Mabiriæ" to "Willermus Talavacius comes Sagiensis et filius eius Johannes et iterum Johannes nepos eius filius Guidonis primogeniti sui comitis Pontivi" in 1166[1033]. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1171 of "Guillermus Talavercius comes Pontivi" and the succession of "Johannes comes filius eius" in the lands which he held from the English king "in Normannia et in Cenomannensi pago"[1034].

- COMTES d'ALENÇON.

12. ELA de Ponthieu (-10 Oct 1174). Guillaume de Jumièges records that an unnamed daughter of Guillaume Talvas married "Guillaume de Warenne comte de Surrey"[1035]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified but, if it is correct, it suggests that she must have been born from Guillaume´s marriage to Hélie de Bourgogne. Her second marriage is confirmed by Robert of Torigny who refers to the wife of "comes Patricius" as "filia Guillermi comitis Pontivi, matre comitisse de Warenna"[1036]. m firstly WILLIAM de Warenne Earl of Surrey, son of WILLIAM de Warenne Earl of Surrey & his wife Elisabeth de Vermandois [Capet] ([1119]-killed in battle Laodicea 19 Jan 1148). m secondly (1152 or before) as his second wife, PATRICK Earl of Salisbury, son of WALTER FitzEdward de Salisbury & his wife Maud de Chaources [Chaworth] (-killed in battle Poitou [7 Apr] 1168, bur Poitiers, Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire).

GUY [II] de Ponthieu, son of GUILLAUME [I] "Talvas" Comte de Ponthieu & his wife Hélie de Bourgogne [Capet] (-Ephesus [25 Dec] 1147). His parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[1037]. He succeeded before 1129 as Comte de Ponthieu. "Guido comes Pontivi" donated property to Cîteaux with the consent of "pater eius Willelmus comes…et mater eius Hela" by charter dated 18 Dec 1139, signed by "Guido comes et uxor sua Ida"[1038]. He left on crusade in 1146.

m (before 18 Dec 1139) IDA, daughter of --- (-after 1177). "Wido comes Pontivii" confirmed freedoms over his lands, with the consent of "patris mei Willermi et domine Ele matris mee, fratris mei Johannis et uxoris mee Ide et filii mei Johannis" by undated charter[1039]. "Guido comes Pontivi" donated property to Cîteaux by charter dated 18 Dec 1139, signed by "Guido comes et uxor sua Ida"[1040]. "Jean comte de Ponthieu" founded l´Hôtel-Dieu d´Abbeville by charter dated 1158, witnessed by "Ide comtesse…"[1041]. "Johannes comes Pontivi" confirmed rights of the monks of Val, with the consent of "Guidonis fratris mei et Beatricis comitisse uxoris mee", by charter dated 1177, which also names "mater mea Ida comitissa"[1042].

Comte Guy [II] & his wife had three children:

1. JEAN [I] de Ponthieu (-Acre 30 Jun 1191). "Wido comes Pontivii" confirmed freedoms over his lands, with the consent of "patris mei Willermi et domine Ele matris mee, fratris mei Johannis et uxoris mee Ide et filii mei Johannis" by undated charter[1043]. He succeeded his father as Comte de Ponthieu. "Jean comte de Ponthieu" founded l´Hôtel-Dieu d´Abbeville by charter dated 1158, witnessed by "Ide comtesse…"[1044]. Robert of Torigny records that Henry II King of England granted "castrum Alenceium et Rocam Mabiriæ" to "Willermus Talavacius comes Sagiensis et filius eius Johannes et iterum Johannes nepos eius filius Guidonis primogeniti sui comitis Pontivi" in 1166[1045]. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1171 of "Guillermus Talavercius comes Pontivi" and the succession of "Johannes nepos suus…ex Guidone primogenitor suo"[1046]. "Jean comte de Ponthieu, Guillaume son fils, et Beatrix son épouse" granted revenues to "Baudin et Simon son frère…" by charter dated 1186[1047]. m firstly (after 1158) MATHILDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1162. m secondly (after 1162 [repudiated, before 1170]) [as her first husband,] LAURE de Saint-Valéry, daughter of RENAUD de Saint-Valéry & his [second] wife ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Domesday Descendants records that Renaud de Saint-Valéry was the father of "Laura wife first of John count of Ponthieu, by whom she was repudiated, and secondly of Alleaume de Fontaines", but does not cite the corresponding primary sources[1048]. [She married secondly Alleaume de Fontaines.] m thirdly (before 4 Dec 1170) BEATRIX de Saint-Pol, daughter of ANSELME "Candavène" Seigneur de Lucheux et de Tarentefirt [later Comte de Saint-Pol] & his first wife --- (-1202 or after). "Johannes comes Pontivi" confirmed rights of the monks of Val, with the consent of "Guidonis fratris mei et Beatricis comitisse uxoris mee", by charter dated 1177, which also names "mater mea Ida comitissa"[1049]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Jean comte de Ponthieu, Guillaume son fils, et Beatrix son épouse" granted revenues to "Baudin et Simon son frère…" by charter dated 1186[1050]. Comte Jean [I] & his third wife had [four] children:

a) ADELA de Ponthieu (-after 18 Oct 1241). Letters dated 1178 confirm the marriage of "comes Pontivi filiam suam Edelam" and "Renaldo filio Bernardi de Sancto Walerico", with the right of substitution in case either party died before the marriage[1051]. The death of Renaud before the marriage took place is indicated by the charter dated 1205 under which "Thomas de Sancto Walarico" promised service to "fratrem meum et dominum Willelmum comitem Pontivi"[1052]. Dame de Saint-Aubin. Her marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which her husband “Thomas de sancto Walerico” confirmed the donation by "Bernardus bonæ memoriæ pater meus" made to Godstow nunnery in Oxfordshire with the consent of Henry II King of England, for the souls of “Edelæ uxoris meæ et Bernardi patris meæ et Anoræ matris meæ”[1053]. Betrothed (contract 1178) to RENAUD de Saint-Valéry, son of BERNARD Seigneur de Saint-Valéry & his wife Anora --- (-[1189/91]). m ([1191/92]) THOMAS de Saint-Valéry, son of BERNARD Seigneur de Saint-Valéry & his wife Anora --- (-before 1220). Seigneur de Saint-Valéry. The agreement between "dominum comitem Pontivi et Monstreoli" and "dominum Thomam de Sancto Waleriaco" is confirmed by charter dated Sep 1209[1054]. An agreement dated 1209 between "dominum comitem" and "dominum Thomam de Sancto Walerico" refers to the marriage of the latter to "domine Edle sororis sue" and also names "Bernardus pater suus"[1055].

b) GUILLAUME [II] "Talvas" de Ponthieu (after 1178-6 Oct 1221, bur Abbaye de Valloires, Somme). "Jean comte de Ponthieu, Guillaume son fils, et Beatrix son épouse" granted revenues to "Baudin et Simon son frère…" by charter dated 1186[1056]. He succeeded his father in 1191 as Comte de Ponthieu.

- see below.

c) MARGUERITE de Ponthieu (-after Aug 1216). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Ingelrannus de Pinchonio vicedominus Ambianensis” donated property to the church of Amiens for the anniversaries of "meo et...uxoris mee Margarete" by charter dated Apr 1209[1057]. "Enguerrand Sgr de Picquigny vidame d´Amiens" donated property to the abbey of Gard, with the consent of "Marguerite sa femme, de ses fils et filles Girard, Renaut, Flandrine, Ide, Marguerite et Marie", by charter dated Aug 1216[1058]. m ENGUERRAND de Picquigny Vidame d'Amiens, son of GUERMOND [III] de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens & his wife Flandrine d´Amiens (-[Jun/Nov] 1224).

d) [HELENE de Ponthieu . Père Anselme records "Guillaume d´Estouteville", son of Nicolas [I] d´Estouteville, adding "à qui l´on donne femme, mais sans preuve, Helene de Ponthieu, on la dit fille de Jean I comte de Ponthieu et de Beatrix de S. Paul sa troisième femme"[1059]. m GUILLAUME d'Estouteville Seigneur d'Estoutemont, son of NICOLAS [I] Seigneur d´Estouteville & his wife --- (-before 1210).]

2. GUY de Ponthieu (-[1205/Nov 1218]). "Johannes comes Pontivi" confirmed rights of the monks of Val, with the consent of "Guidonis fratris mei et Beatricis comitisse uxoris mee", by charter dated 1177, which also names "mater mea Ida comitissa"[1060]. Seigneur de Noyelles. "Will Talevas cuens de Pontieu" granted rights to Crècy, with the consent of "Guyon mon oncle", by charter dated 1194[1061]. Teutonic Knight 1205. A charter dated Nov 1218 issued by "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" confirmed grants by "Johannes pater meus" to "Guidoni fratri suo", and names "Johanni filio et heredi dicti Guidonis avunculi mei" and "Willelmus de Maneriis frater minor dicti Johannis"[1062].

- SIRES de MAISNIERES, SEIGNEURS de MAINTENAY[1063].

3. AGNES de Ponthieu . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Abbess at Montreuil.

GUILLAUME [II] "Talvas" de Ponthieu, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Ponthieu & his third wife (after 1178-6 Oct 1221, bur Abbaye de Valloires, Somme). "Jean comte de Ponthieu, Guillaume son fils, et Beatrix son épouse" granted revenues to "Baudin et Simon son frère…" by charter dated 1186[1064]. He succeeded his father in 1191 as Comte de Ponthieu. "Will Talevas cuens de Pontieu" granted rights to Crècy, with the consent of "Guyon mon oncle", by charter dated 1194[1065]. He played an important role in the war in Normandy, commanding troops at the battle of Bouvines 1204. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Saint Giosse, with the consent of "Marie filie mee et Aelis uxoris mee", by charter dated 1205[1066]. "Guilelmus comes Pontivi et Monstrolii" donated property to Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the souls of "Alaidis uxoris meæ et Mariæ filiæ meæ", by charter dated Mar 1210[1067]. He was part of the army brought together at Lyon in Apr 1215 to march against the Albigeois. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monsteroli" confirmed rights granted to the abbey of Balances by "Johannes comes Pontivi pater meus" by charter dated 1214[1068]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" confirmed property rights of the church of Saint-Valéry granted by "Johannis comitis Pontivi patris mei et Beatricis matris mee et mea" by charter dated Mar 1215[1069].

m (contract Mantes, Yvelines 20 Aug 1195) ALIX de France, daughter of LOUIS VII King of France & his [second wife Infanta doña Constanza de Castilla] ([4 Oct] 1160-after Jan 1213). Robert of Torigny records the death in 1160 of "Constantia regina Franciæ" while giving birth to a daughter[1070]. She is named Adelaide by Kerrebrouck[1071], but he cites no primary source on which this is based. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "reginam Margaretam Anglie et comitissam Aaliz" as children of King Louis VII & his second wife, specifying that Alix married "Guilelmus comes de Pontivo"[1072]. The De Rebus Hispaniæ of Rodericus Ximenes names "Adelodis" as the daughter of "Ludovico Regi Francorum" and his wife "Elisabeth" (error for Constantia), specifying that she married "Comitis de Pontivo"[1073]. There is some confusion between this daughter and King Louis VII's supposed daughter Alix by his third wife. Roger of Hoveden records that the betrothal of King Louis's daughter to Richard of England was first proposed in 1161, when Richard's older brother Henry was betrothed to her sister Marguerite[1074]. Chronologically, this can only refer to the king's daughter by his second marriage. This appears to be confirmed by the Chronicle of Gervase which records the betrothal in 1169 of "Ricardus…filius regis Anglæ" and "filiam regis Franciæ quam habuit de filia regis Hispanorum"[1075]. Ctss de Bourges 1174, as her dowry. Benedict of Peterborough records the betrothal "XI Kal Oct 1177" of "rex Anglie…Ricardus comes Pictaviæ filius eius" and "regi Franciæ…filiam" as part of the peace agreement between the two kings[1076]. It is assumed that this refers to the same daughter, although the primary source which confirms this beyond doubt has not yet been identified. If this is correct, she was presumably the same daughter who later married the Comte de Ponthieu. Until further information comes to light, it is assumed that Alix/Adelaide who was betrothed to Richard, and who later married the Comte de Ponthieu, was the daughter who was born in 1160, and that King Louis had no daughter of this name by his third marriage. Alix was brought up in England after her betrothal. Benedict of Peterborough records that the betrothal of "Alesia soror eius [Philippi regis Franciæ]" and Richard was renewed in 1189, commenting that the king of England "in custodia habet"[1077]. Richard refused the marriage after his accession to the throne. Kerrebrouck states that King Richard arranged her betrothal to his younger brother John in early 1193[1078], but the primary source which confirms this has not yet been identified. She returned to France in Aug 1195. Ctss d'Eu, Dame d’Arques in 1195, as her dowry for her marriage. "Willelmus comes Pontivi" granted rights to the commune of Marquienneterre, with the consent of "uxoris mee Aalidis filie Ludovici regis Francie", by charter dated 1199[1079]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Saint Giosse, with the consent of "Marie filie mee et Aelis uxoris mee", by charter dated 1205[1080]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli…et Aalais uxor mea comitissa Pontivi et Maria filia mea" granted concessions by charter dated 1207[1081]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee Ludovici regis filie et Marie filie mee", by charter dated Aug 1208[1082]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to the commune of Maioc, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee et Symonis de Bolonia, generis mei, et Marie filie mee, uxoris eius", by charter dated 1209[1083]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to the nuns of Moreaucourt, for his soul and that of "Aelidis, uxoris mee, filie Ludovici regis Francie", by charter dated Dec 1209[1084]. "Guilelmus comes Pontivi et Monstrolii" donated property to Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the souls of "Alaidis uxoris meæ et Mariæ filiæ meæ", by charter dated Mar 1210[1085]. "Willaume comte de Pontieu et de Montreuil" agreed a concession made by one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis sa femme et de Marie leur fille" by charter dated Nov 1211[1086]. A charter dated Jan 1213 (New Style) confirms a grant of rights to the church of Sainte-Marie at Clairvaux by "Willelmus…Pontivi et Monstreoli comes et Aalis, uxor eius, filia pii regis Ludovici" agreed a concession made by one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis sa femme et de Marie leur fille"[1087]. A charter dated Mar 1215 under which "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" confirmed property rights of the church of Saint-Valéry granted by "Johannis comitis Pontivi patris mei et Beatricis matris mee et mea"[1088].

Comte Guillaume [II] & his wife had [two] children:

1. MARIE de Ponthieu (before 17 Apr 1199-Sep 1250). The De Rebus Hispaniæ of Rodericus Ximenes names "Mariam…mater Joannæ Reginæ Castellæ et Legionis" as the daughter of "Comitis de Pontivo" and his wife "Adelodis" daughter of "Ludovico Regi Francorum" (and his wife "Elisabeth", an error for Constanza)[1089]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Saint Giosse, with the consent of "Marie filie mee et Aelis uxoris mee", by charter dated 1205[1090]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli…et Aalais uxor mea comitissa Pontivi et Maria filia mea" granted concessions by charter dated 1207[1091]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee Ludovici regis filie et Marie filie mee", by charter dated Aug 1208[1092]. "Renaldus comes Bolonie" confirmed the marriage contract between "Guillelmum comitem Pontivi et Mariam eiusdem comitis filiam" and "Simonem fratrem meum" by charter dated Sep 1208[1093]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to the commune of Maioc, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee et Symonis de Bolonia, generis mei, et Marie filie mee, uxoris eius", by charter dated 1209[1094]. "Guilelmus comes Pontivi et Monstrolii" donated property to Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the souls of "Alaidis uxoris meæ et Mariæ filiæ meæ", by charter dated Mar 1210[1095]. "Willaume comte de Pontieu et de Montreuil" agreed a concession made by one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis sa femme et de Marie leur fille" by charter dated Nov 1211[1096]. She succeeded her father in 1221 as Ctss de Ponthieu. Louis VIII King of France confirms an agreement with "consanguinea nostra Maria comitissa Pontivi" related to rights of her "filios et filios quos susceperat a Simone fratre comitis Renaldi Bolonie" by charter dated 1225[1097]. "Symon comes Pontivi et Monsteroli et Maria uxor mea" confirmed a donation of property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by "Johannes comes Pontivi" by charter dated 2 Mar 1230[1098]. "Maria comitissa Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Boulogne in memory of "Symon comes Pontivi et Monstreoli…maritus meus" by charter dated Oct 1239[1099]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified, although it is suggested by the charter dated Sep 1242 under which "Matheus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli et Maria uxor eius, comitissa" noted property sales[1100]. m firstly (contract Sep 1208) SIMON de Dammartin Comte d'Aumâle, son of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabile] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-21 Sep 1239). m secondly ([Sep 1240/15 Dec 1241]) MATHIEU de Montmorency Seigneur d'Attichy, son of MATHIEU [II] Sire de Montmorency & his first wife Gertrude de Soissons (-killed in battle Mansurah 8 Feb 1250).

2. [JEAN de Ponthieu (1199-killed in battle 1214). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. His absence from his father's charters dated 1205 to 1211 (see above), in which his sister Marie is named, casts doubt on his existence or at least the accuracy of the dates shown here.]

C. COMTES de PONTHIEU (DAMMARTIN)

SIMON de Dammartin, son of AUBRY [II] Comte de Dammartin & his wife Mathilde [Mabile] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-21 Sep 1239). “Reginaldus comes Bolonie” donated property to Jumièges, for the soul of “Alberici patris mei comitis Dampnimartini in eadem ecclesia sepulti”, with the consent of “Yde uxoris mee comitisse Bolonie, Radulfi et Simonis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum”, by charter dated [19 Sep/Dec] 1200[1101]. The Chronicon Andrensis names "comes Bolonie Reinaldus et Simon frater eius", specifying that Simon married "filiam comitis Pontivi unicam"[1102]. Comte d'Aumâle 1205/11. "Renaldus comes Bolonie" confirmed the marriage contract between "Guillelmum comitem Pontivi et Mariam eiusdem comitis filiam" and "Simonem fratrem meum" by charter dated Sep 1208[1103]. Comte de Ponthieu et de Montreuil. “Symon comes Pontivi…Maria comitissa Pontivi” agreed with Louis IX King of France not to marry “de duabus filiabus nostris promogenitis” without consent of the king, dated Mar 1231[1104]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1239 of "comes de Pontivo Symon"[1105].

m (contract Sep 1208) as her first husband, MARIE de Ponthieu, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] "Talvas" Comte de Ponthieu & his wife Alix de France (before 17 Apr 1199-Sep 1250). The De Rebus Hispaniæ of Rodericus Ximenes names "Mariam…mater Joannæ Reginæ Castellæ et Legionis" as the daughter of "Comitis de Pontivo" and his wife "Adelodis" daughter of "Ludovico Regi Francorum" (and his wife "Elisabeth", an error for Constanza [1106]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Saint Giosse, with the consent of "Marie filie mee et Aelis uxoris mee", by charter dated 1205[1107]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli…et Aalais uxor mea comitissa Pontivi et Maria filia mea" granted concessions by charter dated 1207[1108]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee Ludovici regis filie et Marie filie mee", by charter dated Aug 1208[1109]. "Renaldus comes Bolonie" confirmed the marriage contract between "Guillelmum comitem Pontivi et Mariam eiusdem comitis filiam" and "Simonem fratrem meum" by charter dated Sep 1208[1110]. "Willelmus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli" granted rights to the commune of Maioc, with the consent of "Aalis, uxoris mee et Symonis de Bolonia, generis mei, et Marie filie mee, uxoris eius", by charter dated 1209[1111]. "Guilelmus comes Pontivi et Monstrolii" donated property to Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the souls of "Alaidis uxoris meæ et Mariæ filiæ meæ", by charter dated Mar 1210[1112]. "Willaume comte de Pontieu et de Montreuil" agreed a concession made by one of his vassals, with the consent of "Aalis sa femme et de Marie leur fille" by charter dated Nov 1211[1113]. She succeeded her father in 1221 as Ctss de Ponthieu. “Maria comitissa Pontivi” wrote to Louis VIII King of France request consent for the future succession to Ponthieu by “filiorum et filiarum mearum” is dated Jul 1225[1114]. Louis VIII King of France confirmed an agreement with "consanguinea nostra Maria comitissa Pontivi" related to the rights of succession of her "filios et filios quos susceperat a Simone fratre comitis Renaldi Bolonie" and that her husband would not inherit the county of Ponthieu, by charter dated 1225[1115]. “Maria comitissa Pontivi” acknowledged receipt of “duo milia librarum” from King Louis VIII, dated Dec 1225[1116]. "Symon comes Pontivi et Monsteroli et Maria uxor mea" confirmed a donation of property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by "Johannes comes Pontivi" by charter dated 2 Mar 1230[1117]. "Maria comitissa Pontivi et Monstreoli" donated property to the church of Boulogne in memory of "Symon comes Pontivi et Monstreoli…maritus meus" by charter dated Oct 1239[1118]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified, although it is suggested by the charter dated Sep 1242 under which "Matheus comes Pontivi et Monstreoli et Maria uxor eius, comitissa" noted property sales[1119]. She married secondly ([Sep 1240/15 Dec 1241]) Mathieu de Montmorency Seigneur d'Attichy. The barons of the Cinque Ports in England wrote to "domine Marie, de Pontivo et Monstreolo comitisse", dated Aug 1250, replying to her claims respecting commercial rights[1120].

Comte Simon & his wife had four children:

1. JEANNE de Dammartin ([1220]-Abbeville 16 Mar 1279, bur monastery of Valoires). The De Rebus Hispaniæ of Rodericus Ximenes names "Mariam…mater Joannæ Reginæ Castellæ et Legionis" as the daughter of "Comitis de Pontivo" and his wife "Adelodis" daughter of "Ludovico Regi Francorum" (and his wife "Elisabeth", an error for Constanza)[1121]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to, but does not name, the four daughters of "comes de Pontivo Symon" as the wives of "rex Castelle de Hispanie Fernandus…natu maiorem filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…filius comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[1122]. "Symon comes Pontivi et Monstreoli et…Maria comitissa dicte terre" granted "quatuor millaria alectium…annuatim" [four thousand herrings a year] to the nuns of Espaigne, at the request of "primogenite nostre J. …regine Yspanie et Castelle", by charter dated Aug 1237[1123]. It is not known whether the document accords the queen´s title to Jeanne because she was already married or just betrothed at that date. The contract of marriage between "Ferrandi…regis Castelle et Toleti, Legionis et Galicie" and "donna Johanna…socero nostro…comite Pontivi" is noted in a charter dated Jan 1238 (N. S.) issued by Louis IX King of France, which also refers to the king of Castile's letter dated 31 Oct 1237[1124]. She succeeded her father as Ctss d‘Aumâle in 1239. She succeeded her mother in 1250 as Ctss de Ponthieu. She returned to France after her first husband died[1125]. "Johanna…Castelle [regina]" confirmed a donation to Saint-Vulfran, for the souls of "…bone memorie…regis Castelle et Legionis quondam mariti nostri" and tor the salvation of "nostre et Fernandi…filii nostri primogeniti", by charter dated Aug 1255[1126]. "Jehans de Neele cuens de Pontieu de Monsteruel et d´Aubemarle" appointed "la noble dame Jehane…roine de Castele et de Lyon contesse de Pontieu nostre…fame" as his proxy to pursue a claim against the monks of Saint-Sauve by charter dated 17 Oct 1270[1127]. The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records the death in 1279 of "regina Hispanie, domina Pontivi, mater Alienoræ reginæ Angliæ"[1128]. m firstly (Burgos 1237, [before Aug]) as his second wife, don FERNANDO III "el Santo" King of Castile, son of don ALFONSO IX King of León & his second wife Infanta doña Berenguela de Castilla (Monte de Valparaíso [30 Jul/5 Aug] 1201-Seville 30 May 1252, bur Seville, Cathedral Santa María). m secondly ([May 1260/9 Feb 1261]) JEAN de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy et de La Hérelle, son of --- (-2 Feb 1292).

2. MATHILDE de Dammartin (before [1220]-after Jan 1257). 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…filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…filius comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[1129]. The wording of this passage means that the husband of this Dammartin daughter was not Aimery [II] Vicomte de Châtellerault, as shown in many secondary sources, which would in any case be chronologically impossible, but his son[1130]. In addition, the full passage appears to indicate that the wife of "filius vicecomitis de Castro Airaudi" was the oldest of the four daughters as she is referred to "alteram natu maiorem", even though her husband is mentioned second in the list. This would seem surprising considering that the county of Ponthieu was inherited by Jeanne, wife of Fernando III King of Castile. The charter dated Aug 1237, quoted above, under which her parents name their daughter Jeanne "primogenite nostre J. …regine Yspanie et Castelle", confirms that Jeanne was indeed the oldest daughter[1131]. Interestingly, Butkens states, in his commentary relating to the Dammartin-Ponthieu family, that (1) this daughter married "le fils du Vicomte de Chastellerault" and (2) that she was the oldest daughter[1132], the latter statement presumably being based on a literal interpretation of the passage in Alberic which, as explained above, is contradicted by the charter dated Aug 1237. Butkens, in the same passage, says that "le fils du Vicomte de Chastellerault…n´en eust pas de lignée" (from his wife, Simon´s daughter), although as shown in the document POITOU this statement is incorrect. The wife of Vicomte Jean was named Mathilde, as shown by the charter dated Jan 1256 under which "Matildis nostra uxor" confirmed a donation to the abbey of Bécheron by "Johannes vicecomes Castri Ayraudi"[1133]. Mathilde was presumably named after her paternal grandmother. The charter dated 1291, under which "Jean de Harcourt chevalier et Jeanne vicomtesse de Châtellerault sa femme, fille de Jean vicomte de Châtellerault" confirmed all the donations to Saint-André-en-Gouffern made by their predecessors[1134], indicates that Mathilde was the mother of Jean´s daughter Jeanne, as other donations to Saint-André-en-Gouffern which are recorded in the same source were made by the comtes de Ponthieu (ancestors of Mathilde), not by the vicomtes de Châtellerault. If it is correct that Mathilde was the second daughter of Simon de Dammartin and his wife, it is likely that she was married after her sister Jeanne, whose marriage can be dated to before Aug 1237 as noted above. m (after [Aug] 1237) JEAN de Châtellerault, son of AIMERY [II] Vicomte de Châtellerault & his wife Agatha --- (-before 1290, bur Saint-André de Gouffern).

3. PHILIPPA de Dammartin (-[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…natu maiorem filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…filius comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[1135]. This entry could not refer to Raoul, who had succeeded as comte d´Eu in 1219, but to his otherwise unrecorded son who must have predeceased his father. "Philippa quondam comitissa Augi et domina Couciaci" granted a fief by charter dated Jul 1251[1136]. The Kronik van Arent toe Bocop records that "Otto…grave van Gelre" married secondly "Philippa, de grave van Syntpols dochter"[1137]. "Phelippe contesse de Guelle" founded the chapel of Transleel, with the consent of "mon…seigneur Jehan de Neele conte de Pontieu et…ma…sereur…royne", by charter dated Aug 1277[1138]. m firstly ([1239/40]) as his third wife, RAOUL de Lusignan Comte d´Eu, son of RAOUL [I] de Lusignan Comte d´Eu & his wife Alix Ctss d´Eu (-[1/2] Sep 1246). m secondly (after Nov 1246) RAOUL Sire de Coucy, son of ENGUERRAND [III] Seigneur de Coucy & third his wife Marie de Montmirail (-killed in battle Faraskur 6 Apr 1250). m thirdly ([1252/54]) as his second wife, OTTO II Graaf van Gelre, son of GERHARD III Graaf van Gelre & his wife Marguerite de Brabant (-10 Jan 1271).

4. MARIE de Dammartin . 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…natu maiorem filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[1139]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. 1236/1279. m (before 15 Dec 1241) as his second wife, JEAN [II] Comte de Roucy, son of ROBERT de Pierrepont Comte de Roucy & his wife Eustachie Ctss de Roucy (-killed in battle Flanders 1251).

D. COMTES de PONTHIEU (CASTILE)

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

Infante don FERNANDO de Castilla y León, son of don FERNANDO III "el Santo" King of Castile & his second wife Jeanne de Dammartin Ctss d'Aumâle et de Ponthieu (1238-in France before 1264). Also known as FERDINAND de Ponthieu. Comte d’Aumâle, Baron de Montgomery et de Noyelles-sur-Mer. "Johanna…Castelle [regina]" confirmed a donation to Saint-Vulfran, for the souls of "…bone memorie…regis Castelle et Legionis quondam mariti nostri" and tor the salvation of "nostre et Fernandi…filii nostri primogeniti", by charter dated Aug 1255[1140]. "Ferrandus domicellus de Pontivo filius regis Hyspanie et Laura filia comitis Montisfortis uxor eiusdem Ferrandi" confirmed the donation made to Vaux de Cernay by “clare memorie Johannes quondam comes Montisfortis filius...Almarici Montisfortis quondam comitis...frater noster, de assensu...Johanne uxoris sue nunc defuncte” by charter dated Dec 1257[1141]. "Ferrandus…regis Hyspanie filius, heres Pontivil et dominus Sparnonis ac miles et domina Laura de Monteforti eiusdem Sparnonis domina eius uxor" issued letters to the priory of Saint-Thomas d´Epernon by charter dated Feb 1261[1142].

m (after 1256) as her first husband, LAURE de Montfort Dame d'Epernon, daughter of AMAURY de Montfort ex-Duc de Narbonne & his wife Beatrix de Viennois [Bourgogne-Capet] (-before Aug 1270, bur Abbaye Saint-Antoine-lès-Paris). "Ferrandus domicellus de Pontivo filius regis Hyspanie et Laura filia comitis Montisfortis uxor eiusdem Ferrandi" confirmed the donation made to Vaux de Cernay by “clare memorie Johannes quondam comes Montisfortis filius...Almarici Montisfortis quondam comitis...frater noster, de assensu...Johanne uxoris sue nunc defuncte” by charter dated Dec 1257[1143]. "Ferrandus…regis Hyspanie filius, heres Pontivil et dominus Sparnonis ac miles et domina Laura de Monteforti eiusdem Sparnonis domina eius uxor" issued letters to the priory of Saint-Thomas d´Epernon by charter dated Feb 1261[1144]. She married secondly (before Dec 1267) Henri de Grandpré Seigneur de Livry.

Ferdinand & his wife had one child:

1. JEAN de Ponthieu (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). He succeeded his father as Comte d’Aumâle, Baron of Montgomery, Seigneur d’Epernon and Noyelles-sur-Mer. However, on the death of his paternal grandmother in 1279, his aunt Infanta doña Leonor de Castilla Queen of England succeeded to Ponthieu in his place as the closer direct relation. After an inconclusive hearing at Amiens 23 May 1281, Jean renounced Ponthieu in return for 14,000 livres compensation. m ([1293]) as her second husband, IDA de Meulan Dame de Fontaine-Guérard, widow of GOBERT Seigneur de Dargies, daughter of AMAURY [II] de Meulan Baron de la Queue-en-Brie et de Gournay-sur-Marne, Seigneur de Noyon-sur-Andelle, de La Croix-Saint-Leuffroy, de Fontaine-Guérard et de Roissy & [his wife Marguerite de Neufbourg] ([1258]-16 Jan 1324, bur Abbaye de Fontaine-Guérard). Her first and second marriages are indicated by the testaments of Renaud Seigneur de Dargies [younger brother of Ida´s first husband], dated early 1294 and Aug 1295, which bequeathed dowry to his daughter Jeanne “...toute le terre de Clari qui me doit venir apres le dechest me dame le contesse d´Aubemalle”[1145], indicating that the property in question must have constituted Ida´s dower from her first marriage. Ida´s parentage is indicated by the charter dated Apr 1274 under which "Almaricus de Meullento dominus de Cauda, Guillelmus de Essartis dominus de Ambleinvilla, Gobertus de Argus dominus de Guitebuef, Albertus de Longavalle dominus de Croissiaco milites, Ysabellis predicti Guillelmi, Yda dicti Goberti, et Anna dicti Alberti uxores" confirmed rights of pasture of the convent of Notre-Dame de Gournay[1146]. The death of Gobert de Dargies is estimated to [1288/92][1147], which indicates that his widow must have been older than her second husband at the time of their marriage. It has previously been suggested that, because of this age difference, it is more likely that the wife of Jean de Ponthieu was Ida de Meulan, daughter of Amaury [III] de Meulan, and not Ida de Meulan, daughter of Amaury [II] de Meulan, who married Gobert de Dargies[1148]. However, the testaments of Renaud de Dargies quoted above confirm that the same Ida de Meulan married the two individuals. Jean & his wife had two children:

a) LAURE de Ponthieu (-after 1303). m GUY [VI] de Mauvoisin Seigneur de Rosny, son of GUY [V] de Mauvoisin Seigneur de Rosny & his wife Isabelle de Mello (-1311).

b) JEAN de Ponthieu (-[16 Jan 1340 or 1342]). He succeeded his father in 1302 as Comte d’Aumâle, Baron de Montgomery, Seigneur d’Epernon, de Noyelles-sur-Mer and de Fontaine-Guérard. He took part in the siege of Cambrai, and the battle of Burronfosse 22 Jul 1337. m (before 2 Sep 1319) CATHERINE d’Artois, daughter of PHILIPPE d'Artois Seigneur de Conches [Capet] & his wife Blanche de Bretagne ([1296]-Normandy Nov 1368). Comte Jean & his wife had two children:

i) BLANCHE de Ponthieu (-12 [Apr/May] 1387). She succeeded her father in 1340 as Ctss d’Aumâle, Dame de Montgomery, de Mesles-sur-Sarthe, de Gouffer, de Vigues d'Aubigny, de Noyelles-sur-Mer, de Hiermont, de Noyellette et de Pontailler. m ([1340/41]) JEAN [V] d'Harcourt Comte d'Harcourt, Vicomte de Châtellerault, Seigneur d'Elbœuf, son of JEAN [IV] d'Harcourt Comte d'Harcourt & his wife Isabeau de Parthenay (-beheaded Rouen 8 Jan 1355).

ii) JEANNE de Ponthieu (-30 May 1376). Dame d'Epernon. m JEAN [VII] Comte de Vendôme, Seigneur de Castres, son of BOUCHARD [VII] Comte de Vendôme & his wife Alix de Bretagne (-Montpellier [1/22] Feb 1364, bur Castres).

E. SEIGNEURS de CAYEUX

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the seigneurs de Cayeux were connected with the Vimeu, a geographical region which lies in western Picardie south of the river Somme and north of the river Bresle, and which was part of the county of Ponthieu. The Cayeux family of Vimeu was studied in the 1930s by Jacques de Vismes[1149]. More recently, the various Cayeux families of northern France have been analysed by Michel Champagne in the context of his study on the seigneurie de Longvilliers[1150]. La Gorgue-Rosny states that the Cayeux family originated in the Vimeu[1151]. The town of Cayeux-sur-Mer is situated on the Channel coast south of the Somme estuary and north of Le Tréport, in the Vimeu. However, Champagne points out that the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that the "Odrenses" (people of Odre: la Tour d´Odre is located in the northern suburbs of the town of Boulogne) associated with "Caiosensibus" in order to hunt in the forest of Boulogne, which suggests that the two peoples were near neighbours[1152]. He also highlights the 18th century Marquis des Cajeux, whose château was situated at Capécure, near Boulogne on the left bank of the river Liane, and suggests that the Cayeux family may have originated in the adjacent hamlet of Caïeu which no longer exists[1153]. Whatever the precise point of origin of the family, one branch did settle in the Vimeu and presumably gave its name to Cayeux-sur-Mer. An extensive, but inaccurate, genealogy of the Cayeux family is given in Belleval´s Nobiliaire de Ponthieu et de Vimeu[1154]. The book refers to primary sources but gives no precise citation references.

Three siblings, parents not known:

1. BAUDOUIN de Cayeux (-after 1107). "Balduini de Caioht et Rogeri fratris sui, Ingelramni de Monasteriolo, Hugonis de Colesberge, Nenfedi dapiferi, Willelmi vicecomitis" suscribed the charter dated 1107 under which "Eustachius Bononensium comes…cum comitissa Maria" submitted the monastery of Samer to Cluny[1155]. Renaud Archbishop of Reims confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Dommartin, including the donation of "decimas…et terram…in Boloniensi patria" made by "Balduinus de Caieo", by charter dated 1125[1156]. It is not known whether these two charters refer to the same Baudouin de Cayeux.

2. ROGER de Cayeux (-after 1115). "Balduini de Caioht et Rogeri fratris sui…" suscribed the charter dated 1107 under which "Eustachius Bononensium comes…cum comitissa Maria" submitted the monastery of Samer to Cluny[1157]. "…Rogerius de Caiou…" subscribed the charter dated 16 Jul 1113 under which "Eustachius junior…Boloniensium comes" confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Samer[1158]. "…Roger de Caïeu…" subscribed the charter dated 1115 under which Eustache III Comte de Boulogne confirmed the donation of Wissant to the abbey of Arras[1159]. A bull of Pope Alexander III dated 1173 confirmed the possessions of Samer, including the donation of land "in Rustinghem" made by "Rogerii de Caieu et Gislæ sororis eius"[1160].

3. GISELE de Cayeux . A bull of Pope Alexander III dated 1173 confirmed the possessions of Samer, including the donation of land "in Rustinghem" made by "Rogerii de Caieu et Gislæ sororis eius"[1161].

1. --- de Cayeux (-before 1153). No indication has been found of the name of Heldefrida´s husband, but he was presumably one of the Cayeux family who is named in the present document. m HELDEFRIDA, daughter of --- (-after 1153). Thierry Bishop of Amiens confirmed the donation to Dommartin made by "Eustachius Collet et Agnes mater eius…" made by "Balduinus de Caieo", in the presence of "…Balduino de Caieo et Heldefrida matre eius et Helfrido frater eius…", by charter dated 1153[1162]. Two children:

a) BAUDOUIN de Cayeux (-after 1153). Thierry Bishop of Amiens confirmed the donation to Dommartin made by "Eustachius Collet et Agnes mater eius…" made by "Balduinus de Caieo", in the presence of "…Balduino de Caieo et Heldefrida matre eius et Helfrido frater eius…", by charter dated 1153[1163]. same person as…? BAUDOUIN de Cayeux (-after 1172). "Pharamo de Tingri, Balduino de Caio…" subscribed the charter dated 1172 under which Matthieu Comte de Boulogne granted revenue from fisheries to the monks of Saint-Josse-sur-mer[1164].

b) HELFRID de Cayeux (-after 1153). Thierry Bishop of Amiens confirmed the donation to Dommartin made by "Eustachius Collet et Agnes mater eius…" made by "Balduinus de Caieo", in the presence of "…Balduino de Caieo et Heldefrida matre eius et Helfrido frater eius…", by charter dated 1153[1165].

1. ANSEAU [I] de Cayeux (-[1136]). Seigneur de Cayeux. Champagne states that Anseau [I] donated "la ferme de Rohastre avec permission de prendre du bois dans sa forêt de Séry" to the Knights Templars of Jerusalem by charter dated 1090[1166]. He does not cite the corresponding primary source, but the date is dubious considering that the founding of the order of the Knights Templar is generally dated to [1119]. La Gorgue-Rosny states that "Ansel de Cayeux, seigneur dudit lieu, Bouillencourt-en-Séry, Fréville, Rambures" founded the abbey of Séry in 1127 but does not cite the corresponding primary source[1167]. Belleval refers to a charter dated 1128 which names Anseau and his three sons who are named below but gives no indication of the precise source[1168]. "Wido comes Pontivi" confirmed "mansionem apud Sanctum Quintinum…et terram de Friencort {Friacourt, canton d´Ault} que data est eius in elemosina de feodo Anslemi de Caioco" to the church of Eu, by charter dated to [1126/47][1169]. Champagne states that Anseau [I] died "vers 1136" but does not provide the basis for his statement[1170]. m ---. The name of Anseau´s wife is not known. Anseau & his wife had [five] children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] de Cayeux (-after 1160). Belleval names Guillaume (and his descendants), Etienne ("sans suite") and Arnould ("auteur de la branche des seigneurs de Longvillers") as the sons of Anseau [I] de Cayeux[1171]. Sire de Cayeux, de Bouillancourt-en-Séry, de Sénarpont et de Bouttencourt[1172]. m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. Guillaume [I] & his wife had one child:

i) GUILLAUME [II] de Cayeux (-1223, bur Séry). "Willelmus de Cayaco filius alterius Willelmi" confirmed rights of the abbey of Séry granted by his father and grandfather, with the consent of "Isabelle sa femme", by charter dated 1185[1173]. Sire de Cayeux, de Bouillancourt-en-Séry, de Sénarpont et de Bouttencourt. Seigneur de Broutelles 1178.

- see below.

b) ETIENNE de Cayeux . Belleval names Guillaume (and his descendants), Etienne ("sans suite") and Arnould ("auteur de la branche des seigneurs de Longvillers") as the sons of Anseau [I] de Cayeux[1174]. same person as…? ETIENNE de Cayeux (-after May 1161). "…Stephanum de Kaieu" subscribed the charter dated May 1161 under which Mathieu Comte de Boulogne confirmed the possessions of Samer[1175]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "episcopus Framericus" (bishop of Thérouanne) granted property "in terra Bolonensium", which "Stephanus et Anselmus de Chaiocho" held in fee from "Ardensi domino", to "Herredum" on his marriage to "neptem eius…Adele"[1176]. Champagne points out the chronological anomaly in this passage, due to Frameric´s bishopric being recorded between 964 to 995[1177]. It is assumed, therefore, that the mention of Etienne and Anseau de Cayeux was inserted as a reference for contemporary readers to enable the land in question to be better identified.

c) ARNOUL de Cayeux . Belleval names Guillaume (and his descendants), Etienne ("sans suite") and Arnould ("auteur de la branche des seigneurs de Longvillers") as the sons of Anseau [I] de Cayeux[1178]. Champagne says that no document exists to indicate that Arnoul, son of Anseau [I], was the same person as the ancestor of the later seigneur de Longvilliers (see below)[1179]. From a chronological point of view, it appears unlikely to be correct, considering the death of Anseau [I] in [1135] and that Arnoul [I] de Cayeux seigneur de Longvilliers was named in a charter dated 1197.

d) [ANSEAU [II] de Cayeux . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "episcopus Framericus" (bishop of Thérouanne) granted property "in terra Bolonensium", which "Stephanus et Anselmus de Chaiocho" held in fee from "Ardensi domino", to "Herredum" on his marriage to "neptem eius…Adele"[1180]. Champagne points out the chronological anomaly in this passage, due to Frameric´s bishopric being recorded between 964 to 995[1181]. It is assumed, therefore, that the mention of Etienne and Anseau de Cayeux was inserted as a reference for contemporary readers to enable the land in question to be better identified. The relationship between Etienne and Anseau is not mentioned, but it is assumed that they were brothers or father and son.]

e) MELISENDE de Cayeux (-after 1142). "Milesende de Cayeu fille d´Ansel et épouse de Hugues Fretels de Vilers" is named in a charter dated 1142 which records the donation of property at Hestruval to the abbey of Saint-Josse-au-Bois[1182]. m (before 1142) HUGUES Fretel Seigneur de Vilers, son of --- (-after 1157).

GUILLAUME [II] de Cayeux, son of GUILLAUME [I] Seigneur de Cayeux, de Bouillancourt & his wife --- (-1223, bur Séry). "Willelmus de Cayaco filius alterius Willelmi" confirmed rights of the abbey of Séry granted by his father and grandfather, with the consent of "Isabelle sa femme", by charter dated 1185[1183]. "…Willelmus de Kaeu…" is listed among those who swore to uphold a treaty between John King of England and the count of Flanders dated 18 Aug 1199[1184]. “Thomas de Sancto Walerico" named "Willelmum de Kaioco et Eustachium filius eius" as guarantors under his agreement with "domino meo Willelmo comite Pontivi et Monsterolii" by charter dated Sep 1209[1185]. “Willelmus de Kaieio" agreed to act as guarantor under an agreement between "dominum comitem Pontivi et Mosterolii" and "dominum Thomam de Sancto Walarico" by charter dated Sep 1209[1186]. Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", in memory of "son fils Eustache décédé au combat devant Toulouse", by charter dated Jul 1218[1187]. "Willaume de Cayeu" donated property, which he had previously sold to the abbey "à l´occasion du mariage de son fils Eustache", to Séry, with the consent of "son épouse Elisabeth et de Willaume son fils aîné", by charter dated 1220[1188].

m (before 1185) ELISABETH [Isabelle] de Carency, daughter of [ELBERT [III] Seigneur de Carency & his wife Elisabeth ---] (-1225, bur Séry). La Gorgue-Rosny states that "Guillaume sire de Cayeux, Bouillencourt, Sénarpont…" married "Elisabeth de Béthune dame de Carency" but does not cite the corresponding primary source[1189]. Champagne says that the wife of Guillaume [II] was the daughter of Elbert [III] Seigneur de Carency[1190]. He cites a charter of Mont-Saint-Eloy dated 1190, reproduced by André du Chesne, which names Elbert de Carency and "ses deux filles Elisabeth et Marie", and letters dated Nov 1210 which name "Willermo de Keu domino de Carency", adding that the name of Guillaume [II]´s son "Wibert" is also indicative as it resembles the name "Elbert"[1191]. "Willelmus de Cayaco filius alterius Willelmi" confirmed rights of the abbey of Séry granted by his father and grandfather, with the consent of "Isabelle sa femme", by charter dated 1185[1192]. "Willaume de Cayeu" donated property, which he had previously sold to the abbey "à l´occasion du mariage de son fils Eustache", to Séry, with the consent of "son épouse Elisabeth et de Willaume son fils aîné", by charter dated 1220[1193].

Guillaume [II] & his wife had five children:

1. EUSTACHE de Cayeux (-killed in battle Toulouse before Jul 1218). “Thomas de Sancto Walerico" named "Willelmum de Kaioco et Eustachium filius eius" as guarantors under his agreement with "domino meo Willelmo comite Pontivi et Monsterolii" by charter dated Sep 1209[1194]. Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", in memory of "son fils Eustache décédé au combat devant Toulouse", by charter dated Jul 1218[1195]. "Willaume de Cayeu" donated property, which he had previously sold to the abbey "à l´occasion du mariage de son fils Eustache", to Séry, with the consent of "son épouse Elisabeth et de Willaume son fils aîné", by charter dated 1220[1196]. m ---. The name of Eustache´s wife is not known, but his marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1220 which is quoted above.

2. GUILLAUME [III] de Cayeux (-after Nov 1246). Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", by charter dated Jul 1218[1197]. "Willaume de Cayeu" donated property, which he had previously sold to the abbey "à l´occasion du mariage de son fils Eustache", to Séry, with the consent of "son épouse Elisabeth et de Willaume son fils aîné", by charter dated 1220[1198]. Seigneur de Carency. Guillaume de Cayeux donated property to the church of Mont-Saint-Martin, with the consent of "son fils Willaume et de sa femme Marguerite", by charter dated Jul 1239[1199]. Guillaume de Cayeux founded a hospital in the forest of Sénarpont, with the consent of "sa fille Aelis", for the soul of "son fils Willaume", by charter dated 22 Dec 1243[1200]. “Guillelmus de Caioto dominus de Bouillencurt, de Senerpont et de Carenche” donated property to Saint-Germer, for the souls of “bone memorie Guillelmi de C. patris mei et Isabellis matris mee et Willelmi filii mei”, by charter dated Nov 1246[1201]. m firstly (before Jul 1218) CATHERINE, daughter of --- (-before 1226). Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", by charter dated Jul 1218[1202]. [m secondly MATHILDE de Poix Dame de Villers-Faucon, daughter of ---. La Gorgue-Rosny states that "Guillaume sire de Cayeux, Bouillencourt, Sénarpont…" married "Mathilde de Poix dame de Villers-Faucon" but does not cite the corresponding primary source[1203]. No primary source has yet been identified which confirms this marriage. Because of the inherent inaccuracy of the old secondary sources which report the seigneurs de Cayeux, it is suggested that the marriage should be viewed with caution until a primary source emerges.] m [secondly/thirdly] MARGUERITE, daughter of --- (-after Jul 1239). Guillaume de Cayeux donated property to the church of Mont-Saint-Martin, with the consent of "son fils Willaume et de sa femme Marguerite", by charter dated Jul 1239[1204]. Guillaume [III] & his first wife had two children:

a) GUILLAUME de Cayeux ([Jul 1239/22 Dec 1243]). Guillaume de Cayeux donated property to the church of Mont-Saint-Martin, with the consent of "son fils Willaume et de sa femme Marguerite", by charter dated Jul 1239[1205]. Guillaume de Cayeux founded a hospital in the forest of Sénarpont, with the consent of "sa fille Aelis", for the soul of "son fils Willaume", by charter dated 22 Dec 1243[1206]. “Guillelmus de Caioto dominus de Bouillencurt, de Senerpont et de Carenche” donated property to Saint-Germer, for the souls of “bone memorie Guillelmi de C. patris mei et Isabellis matris mee et Willelmi filii mei”, by charter dated Nov 1246[1207].

b) ALIX de Cayeux . Guillaume de Cayeux founded a hospital in the forest of Sénarpont, with the consent of "sa fille Aelis", for the soul of "son fils Willaume", by charter dated 22 Dec 1243[1208]. m GUILLAUME de Montigny, son of ---.

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

c) CATHERINE de Cayeux (-after Oct 1281). La Gorgue-Rosny records her parentage and marriage but does not cite the corresponding primary source[1209]. Dame de Carency. "Nicholaus de Condato dominus de Moriaumes miles et Katerina uxor eius domina de Karenci" notified sales of property to the church of Saint-Barthélemy de Béthune by charter dated 7 Apr 1245[1210]. "Nicholes de Condet sire de Moriaumes et…Katherine sa feme dame de Karenchi" confirmed a donation of property "de Sains" made by "Simon de Villers chevalier jadis baillius d´Artois" by charter dated Oct 1281[1211]. m (before 7 Apr 1245) NICOLAS [II] Sire de Condé dit de Bailleul, Seigneur de Bailleul et de Moriamez, son of JACQUES de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul et de Moriamez & his wife Agnes de Rœulx (-23 Jun 1293).

3. JEAN de Cayeux (-[1226]). Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", by charter dated Jul 1218[1212].

4. WIBERT [I] de Cayeux (-after Oct 1250). Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", by charter dated Jul 1218[1213]. m EMELINE, daughter of ---. Wibert & his wife had one child:

a) JEAN de Cayeux (-after 1288). Seigneur d´Ansenne. m MARIE, daughter of ---. Jean & his wife had one child:

i) WIBERT [II] de Cayeux (-before 1321).

5. BEATRIX de Cayeux (-after Jul 1218). Guillaume de Cayeux donated annual revenue to Séry, with the consent of "sa femme Isabelle, de Willaume son fils, de Catherine femme de celui-ci, de Jean, de Wibert et Béatrix ses autres enfants", by charter dated Jul 1218[1214].

[Three] brothers, parents not known, presumably descended from Anseau [I] de Cayeux:

1. ARNOUL [I] de Cayeux (-after Apr 1197). Belleval names Guillaume (and his descendants), Etienne ("sans suite") and Arnould ("auteur de la branche des seigneurs de Longvillers") as the sons of Anseau [I] de Cayeux[1215]. Champagne says that no document exists to indicate that Arnoul, son of Anseau [I], was the same person as the ancestor of the later seigneur de Longvilliers[1216]. From a chronological point of view, it appears unlikely to be correct: Anseau [I] de Cayeux is recorded in 1090, whereas Arnoul [I] de Cayeux seigneur de Longvilliers is named in a charter dated 1197. Seigneur de Longvilliers. William of Andres records that "dominum Arnulphum de Kaeu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelinghem uxorem eius" donated property "apud Diependale" to the abbey of Andres, confirming the donation made by "dominum Hugonem patrem ipsius domine" before the marriage of "filiam suam", with the consent of "domini Balduini comitis Gisnensis", and retired to the abbey, dated to 1196[1217]. "Dominum Arnulfus de Kaieu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelingem uxorem eius" donated property to the abbey of Andres, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Anselmi, Willelmi", by charter dated 1196[1218]. m as her first husband, ADELISE de Bavelinghem, daughter of HUGUES de Bavelinghem & his wife Mathilde [Matha] de Hammis. William of Andres records that "dominum Arnulphum de Kaeu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelinghem uxorem eius" donated property "apud Diependale" to the abbey of Andres, confirming the donation made by "dominum Hugonem patrem ipsius domine" before the marriage of "filiam suam", with the consent of "domini Balduini comitis Gisnensis", dated to 1196[1219]. "Dominum Arnulfus de Kaieu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelingem uxorem eius" donated property to the abbey of Andres, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Anselmi, Willelmi", by charter dated 1196[1220]. She married secondly Daniel de Gand. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Adelidem" as the only daughter of "Hugonem" (son of "Eustacio…de Balinghehen" and his wife Adelaide illegitimate daughter of Robert [Manassès] Comte de Guines) and his wife "Mathildem puerili nomine Matham…filiam Laurette de Hammis", adding that she married firstly "Ernulpho de Caiou" and secondly "Danieli fratri Sigeri castellani de Gandavo"[1221]. Arnoul & his wife had three children:

a) ANSEAU [IV] de Cayeux ([1165/80]-after Jun 1221). Belleval names Arnoul and Anseau as sons of Arnoul de Cayeux and his wife but cites no primary source[1222]. [Champagne states that "Anselme de Chaieu" witnessed a charter dated 5 Jun 1190 under which "Bauduin d´Hermelinghen" donated property to Beaulieu abbey[1223]. He identifies this person as Anseau [IV], but from a chronological point of view it is also possible that he was Anseau [III].] "Anselme de Cayeu ´le jeune´ et Guillaume son frère" subscribed a charter 1195 under which "Bauduin d´Assonval" donated property to Clairmarais abbey[1224]. "Dominum Arnulfus de Kaieu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelingem uxorem eius" donated property to the abbey of Andres, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Anselmi, Willelmi", by charter dated 1196[1225]. Seigneur de Longvilliers. "…Ansellus de Keu…" subscribed the charter dated Aug 1201 under which Renaud Comte de Boulogne agreed with Philippe II King of France the future betrothal of his daughter Mathilde to the king´s son Philippe[1226]. "Anselmus de Kayeu dominus de Longovillari" confirmed a donation to the abbey of Clairmarais made by "Willelmus de More" by charter dated 1206[1227]. Champagne states that "Ansiau de Caieu, pair du Boulonnais, vassal du comte Renaud" is one of the principle personnages in the "roman d´Eustache le Moine", celebrated pirate from Boulogne, which was written in [1225/30], in which he is reported as having accompanied Richard I King of England on crusade, served faithfully Renaud Comte de Dammartin, and fought at his side at the battle of Bouvines in Jul 1214[1228]. La Gorgue-Rosny also states that "Anselme [de Cayeux]" was one of the knights "du comté de Boulogne" at the battle of Bouvines but he does not cite the corresponding primary source[1229]. "Ansellus de Longvillari" witnessed the charter dated Jun 1221 under which Guillaume de Saint-Omer donated property to the abbey of Saint-André-au-Bois[1230]. m ([1200]) as her second husband, ALAIS de Saint-Omer, widow of BAUDOUIN [I] de Créquy, daughter of GUILLAUME [IV] Châtelain de Saint-Omer, Seigneur de Fauquembergues & his wife Ida d'Avesnes (-after 1218). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Alaydis" as fourth daughter of "castellano Sancti-Audomari domino Wilelmo" and his wife, adding that she married "Balduino de Creki" (as his second wife) and secondly "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen", naming her descendants by both marriages[1231]. Anseau [IV] & his wife had three children:

i) ARNOUL [III] de Cayeux (-before Jul 1248). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "filius…Arnulphus" as the son of "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen" and his wife, adding that he succeeded his father[1232]. m as her first husband, MELISENDE Kiéret [Quiéret], daughter of HUGUES [II] Kiéret Sire de Douriez & his wife Agnes d´Hermelinghen (-after [1257/58]). She married secondly ([Jul 1248/Dec 1252]) Baudouin de Fiennes. Arnoul [III] & his wife had three children:

(a) daughter . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "filius…Arnulphus" as the son of "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen" and his wife, adding later in the same paragraph that "una filiarum domini Arnulphi de Lomviler primogenita" married "domino de Esquerdes" and had children[1233]. m --- Seigneur de Esquerdes, son of ---.

(b) daughter . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "filius…Arnulphus" as the son of "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen" and his wife, adding later in the same paragraph that "secunda filia [domini Arnulphi de Lomviler]" married "filio domino Anselmi de Ordre"[1234]. m --- d´Ordre, son of ANSEAU Seigneur d´Ordre & his wife ---.

(c) GUILLAUME de Cayeux (-after Aug 1304). Seigneur de Longvilliers. m firstly AGNES de Fiennes, daughter of ---. m secondly (1249) YPHAINE d´Airaines, daughter of HENRI [II] Seigneur d´Airaines & his wife --- (-after Jul 1304).

- SEIGNEURS de LONGVILLIERS[1235].

ii) IDA de Cayeux . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "filiarum una…Yda" as one of the two daughters of "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen" and his wife, adding that Ida married "domino Engelramo de Liskes" by whom she had three sons and one daughter (who the source names)[1236]. m ENGUERRAND [II] Sire de Licques, son of EUSTACHE [III] Seigneur de Licques & his wife --- (-after 1276).

iii) daughter . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "filiarum una…Yda" as one of the two daughters of "domino Anselmo de Lomviler domino de Kahen" and his wife, the source not naming the second daughter[1237]. same person as…? ALIX de Cayeux (-Paris 1249, bur Montmartre). Père Anselme records that Roger de Bournonville married "Aleide de Longvilliers-Cayeux, mourut à Paris en 1249 et fut enterrée à Montmartre" by whom he was ancestor of the later Bournonville family, but he cites no primary source on which the information is based[1238]. From a chronological point of view, assuming that the information is correct, Alix could have been the second daughter of Anseau [IV] de Cayeux. m as his first wife, ROGER de Bournonville, son of ROBERT de Bournonville & his wife ---.

b) GUILLAUME de Cayeux (-after 1218). "Dominum Arnulfus de Kaieu et dominam Adelidem de Bavelingem uxorem eius" donated property to the abbey of Andres, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Anselmi, Willelmi", by charter dated 1196[1239]. "Anselme de Cayeu ´le jeune´ et Guillaume son frère" subscribed a charter 1195 under which "Bauduin d´Assonval" donated property to Clairmarais abbey[1240].

c) ARNOUL [II] de Cayeux (-after 1227). Belleval names Arnoul and Anseau as sons of Arnoul de Cayeux and his wife but cites no primary source[1241].

2. ETIENNE de Cayeux (-after [1188/90]). Ida Ctss de Boulogne relinquished rights in favour of the town of Montreuil by undated charter, witnessed by "Ernulfi de Kaiolo, Stephani fratris sui…"[1242]. Champagne dates this document to [1188/90][1243].

3. [ANSEAU [III] de Cayeux . Champagne refers in passing to Etienne, brother of Arnoul [I] de Cayeux Seigneur de Longvilliers, being recorded as having another brother "Anselme", but he does not cite the primary source on which this information is based[1244]. Champagne states that "Anselme de Chaieu" witnessed a charter dated 5 Jun 1190 under which "Bauduin d´Hermelinghen" donated property to Beaulieu abbey[1245]. He identifies this person as Anseau [IV] (see above), but from a chronological point of view it is also possible that he was Anseau [III]. As discussed further below, Anseau [III] appears to be the best candidate among the individuals named Anseau in the Cayeux family to be identified with Anseau whose activities in the campaigns of the Fourth Crusade are recorded by Villehardouin.]

The most difficult problem associated with the Cayeux family is identifying precisely the persons named "Anseau de Cayeux" whose careers took them to the Latin empire of Constantinople and their relationship with the main branches of the Cayeux family in northern France. The career of "Anseau de Cayeux" is recorded between 1204 and 1273, which suggests that there were at least two different individuals with that name. Villehardouin records that "Count Hugh of St Paul, Peter of Amiens his nephew…Anseau of Cayeux" formed the third division in the attack on Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, names "Anseau of Cayeux" among those who defeated Theodoros Laskaris later in the same year, and records that Henri de Flandre left "Anseau of Cayeux" in command of the city of Bizye[1246]. The fact that Anseau was left in command of the city suggests that he was a mature individual, indicating that it is unlikely that he was born much later than [1180]. Champagne states that Anseau was seriously wounded in the neck by a lance during a battle against Theodoros Angelos Komnenos "Théodore d´Epire" (presumably identified as Theodoros Angelos Komnenos who installed himself as lord of Epirus in 1215 and as despot and autokrator in Thessaloniki in 1224, see the document THESSALONIKI), which therefore automatically dates the event to much later than the initial campaign of the Fourth Crusade[1247]. Of the individuals named Anseau who are shown above in the present document, Anseau [I] of course belongs to a much earlier generation, and it is also likely that his probable son Anseau [II] would have been too old to be identified with Villehardouin´s Anseau. The shadowy Anseau [III] would fit from a chronological point of view, and also Anseau [IV]. In the case of the latter, the documents quoted above show a continuous career in northern France between 1195 and 1221, but no record dated between Aug 1201 and 1206 during which period he could have joined the Fourth Crusade. However, if the report of Anseau´s being wounded in battle against Theodoros of Epirus is correct, the Anseau in Constantinople could not have been Anseau [IV] who was recorded in the west between 1214 and 1221. It is assumed therefore that Anseau [III] is the best candidate to be identified with Villehardouin´s Anseau. The next chronological reference to Anseau is dated to 1237, and this has been assumed, in the present document, to refer to Anseau [V] who is shown below. If this is correct, it is possible that Anseau [V] was the son of Anseau [III], maybe called to Constantinople during his father´s old age or after he had died.

1. ANSEAU [V] de Cayeux ([1195/1205]-[13 May 1273/Mar 1276]). Regent of the Latin empire of Constantinople in 1237: the Continuator of William of Tyre records that, after the death in Mar 1237 of Emperor Jean de Brienne and the succession of "fiz moult juene…Baudoin", the barons appointed "baille et garde del empire et del enfant un vaillant home…Anseau" who "maintint bien la terre selonc le mauvais point en quoi ele estoit" and "por ce que il la peust meauz maintenir, fist il pais et aliance o les Comanz, et esposa la fille d´un Coman por meauz atraire les a soi"[1248]. Emperor Baudouin was in the west seeking allies to defend Constantinople between 1236 and July 1239. It is therefore probable that Anseau was appointed as regent only for the period of Baudouin´s absence, after the death of Emperor Jean. The choice of Anseau suggests that he must already have held a position of importance in the imperial government and that therefore he was reasonably mature at the time, suggesting a birth date range of [1195/1205], but no source has yet been found which confirms that this speculation is correct. Champagne says that, after the return to Constantinople of Emperor Baudouin, Anseau held "différents commandements sur terre et sur mer et se distingua contre les Bulgares, contre les Grecs, contre les Lombards"[1249]. The primary sources which confirm that this statement is correct have not yet been identified. Georgius Akropolites records that "Aseldecaë [Ασέλ Δεκαέ]" (="Ansel de Cayeu") led Latin imperial troops "apud Tzurulum" against Emperor Ioannes III Vatatzes, but fled to Constantinople leaving behind his wife "Eudocia soror uxoris imperatoris", who was later expelled and sent back to Constantinople as well, dated to [1247] from the context of the passage[1250]. After [1247], it is difficult to be certain whether the references to Anseau de Cayeux are to the same person as Anseau [V], although the charter dated Jun 1277, under which his supposed widow "Marie de Kaieu jadis fame monseigneur Ansel de Kaieu, grant baron et camberlenc de l ´empiere de Costantinoble, et Anseaus, leur fils" donated property to the monks of Dommartin[1251], suggests that there was probably only one Anseau de Cayeux. Pope Innocent IV issued a dispensation for the marriage of "Anselmum de Keu ac Mariam natam Matildis dominæ de Posaga, natæ comitissæ Viennensis" dated 15 Aug 1253, and the marriage licence for "Maria, nate quondam Calojohanni" dated 13 Jan 1254, the documents naming "imperatore Constantinopolitano, eiusdem Matildis avunculo"[1252]. Pope Alexander IV confirmed the marriage of "nobili viro Anselmo domino de Keu et Marie uxori eius" dated 15 Jan 1255[1253]. McDaniel assumes that the bridegroom Anseau was "resident in or held lands around Keu", on the basis of the information contained in this marriage dispensation and licence[1254]. He identifies "Keu" as "present-day Banostor" in Hungary. However, it is more likely that "Keu" in these documents represents an imaginative rendering of "Cayeux", especially given the number of orthographic variations of the name which are found in contemporary primary sources. Anseau was appointed Vicar-General of Albania in 1273 by Charles I King of Sicily [Anjou-Capet]: "Anselmo de Caen" was named "Capitaneum et Vicarium generale in Regno Albanie" by charter dated 13 May 1273[1255]. [m firstly ---. No direct indication of this supposed first marriage has been found. However, the date of Anseau´s marriage to the Kuman princess ([Mar 1237/1239]) would be late for a first marriage, assuming that his birth date is correctly estimated as shown above. No details are known about Anseau´s career before 1237, but it is possible that he was called to Constantinople from France and, if this is correct, that his supposed first wife was French. It is assumed that this first wife died without leaving surviving children.] m [secondly] ([Mar 1237/1239]) ---, daughter of --- of the Kumans. The Continuator of William of Tyre records that "…Anseau" married "la fille d´un Coman" as part of his alliance with the Kuman people[1256]. m [thirdly] ([1239/47]) EVDOKIA Laskarina, daughter of THEODOROS I Emperor in Nikaia and his first wife Anna Angelina ([1210/12]-[1247/53]). Georgius Akropolites names "Irene, Maria et Eudocia" as the three daughters of "Theodorum Lascarim imperatorem…ex Anna uxore"[1257]. Ephræmius records the betrothal of "imperatori Lascari…tertiam filiam Eudociam" and "Robertum", stating that "Manuele patriarcha" objected to the marriage[1258]. Georgius Akropolites records that "Robertus" was betrothed to "Eudociæ filiæ" but that "Manuelem…patriarcham" objected to the marriage[1259]. Georgius Akropolites records that "Theodori imperatoris fratres germani sebastocratores Alexius atque Isaacius" kidnapped "illius filia Eudocia" from Constantinople after the death of her father[1260]. Her first betrothal was arranged in confirmation of the peace between the empire in Nikaia and the Latin empire, but the Patriarch of Nikaia objected to the marriage on the grounds of consanguinity[1261]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "dux Austrie" married one of the daughters (mentioned second) of "Lascarum Grecum" and that the fourth daughter married "Anselmus de Kiev, de Pontivo natus"[1262]. No other source records that Emperor Theodoros Lascaris had four daughters. It appears likely that the daughter who was betrothed to the duke of Austria was the same daughter who later married Anseau de Cayeux. If this is correct, it does not appear possible for Evdokia to have married Anseau de Cayeux much before [1230]. If Anseau´s [second] marriage is correctly shown above, the date of Evdokia´s marriage must be adjusted to [1239/47]. As the name of Anseau´s daughter "Eudokia" indicates that Evdokia Laskarina must have been her mother, it is suggested that Evdokia must have been born towards the end of her mother´s life. The marriage must have taken place during a period when the emperors in Nikaia entered a peace arrangement with the Latin empire of Constantinople, with the marriage as part of the deal, but insufficient details are known about the precise chronology of events to be able to assess the date more precisely. Georgius Akropolites records that "Eudocia soror uxoris imperatoris" was the wife of "Aseldecaë [Ασέλ Δεκαέ]" (="Ansel de Cayeu") at "apud Tzurulum" which was besieged by Emperor Ioannes III Vatatzes, her husband fleeing, Evdokia later being sent to Constantinople, dated to [1247] from the context of the passage[1263]. Ephræmius records that "sororem reginæ…Eudociam" married "Aseldecao Italo dynastæ"[1264]. The reference to "Italo" is presumably deduced from Anseau´s later appointment as Vicar-General by Charles I King of Sicily [Anjou-Capet] (see above). If it is correct, as shown below, that it was Anseau [V] who married Maria Angelina, and not a younger person also named Anseau de Cayeux, Evdokia must have died before 1253. m [fourthly] (Papal dispensation 15 Aug 1253, licence 13 Jan 1254) MARIA Angelina, daughter of IOANNES "Kaloiannes" Angelos & his wife Mathilde von Vianden (-after 1285). Pope Innocent IV issued a dispensation for the marriage of "Anselmum de Keu ac Mariam natam Matildis dominæ de Posaga, natæ comitissæ Viennensis" dated 15 Aug 1253, and the marriage licence for "Maria, nate quondam Calojohanni" dated 13 Jan 1254, the documents naming "imperatore Constantinopolitano, eiusdem Matildis avunculo"[1265]. Pope Alexander IV confirmed the marriage of "nobili viro Anselmo domino de Keu et Marie uxori eius" dated 15 Jan 1255[1266]. "Marie de Kaieu jadis fame monseigneur Ansel de Kaieu, grant baron et camberlenc de l ´empiere de Costantinoble, et Anseaus, leur fils" donated property to the monks of Dommartin by charter dated Jun 1277[1267]. "Anslaus de Kayeu fieus et hoirs Ansiel de Kayeu chevalier jadis boutellier de Seles" confirmed possessions of the church of Dommartin, with the consent of "Marie me dame et me mère", by charter dated Mar 1276[1268]. McDaniel dates her last documented appearance to 1285[1269]. Anseau [V] & his [third] wife had one child:

a) EUDOXIA [Marie] de Cayeux (-before 1275). Her parentage and marriage are shown by Champagne in a genealogical table but he cites no corresponding primary source[1270]. If her parentage is correctly identified, her name shows that she must have been born from her father´s marriage to Evdokia Laskarina. It has not yet proved possible to estimate her birth year with any confidence as no precise information has been found about the chronology of her children. She is named Marie in various secondary sources on the internet, but the primary source basis for this statement has not been identified. Dame de Sainte-Geneviève. m as his first wife, DREUX de Beaumont Seigneur de Sainte-Geneviève, son of ADAM [II] Seigneur de Beaumont-en-Gâtinais & his wife Isabelle Mauvoisin (-[1276/77]). Marshal of Sicily.

Anseau [V] & his [fourth] wife had two children:

b) ANSEAU [VI] de Cayeux (-after Nov 1288). "Anslaus de Kayeu fieus et hoirs Ansiel de Kayeu chevalier jadis boutellier de Seles [presumably indicating the kingdom of Sicily]" confirmed possessions of the church of Dommartin, with the consent of "Marie me dame et me mère", by charter dated Mar 1276[1271]. "Marie de Kaieu jadis fame monseigneur Ansel de Kaieu, grant baron et camberlenc de l ´empiere de Costantinoble, et Anseaus, leur fils" donated property to the monks of Dommartin by charter dated Jun 1277[1272]. "Anssiaus de Cayeu chevaliers sires de Dominois" donated property to the abbey of Valoires, with the consent of "me dame Maroie me femme", by charter dated Apr 1283[1273]. "Messire Ansiaux de Caïeu" acknowledged that he had no rights over "le terrois de Houssoy" by charter dated Nov 1288[1274]. m ([Jun 1277/Apr 1283]) MARIE, daughter of --- (-after Apr 1283). "Anssiaus de Cayeu chevaliers sires de Dominois" donated property to the abbey of Valoires, with the consent of "me dame Maroie me femme", by charter dated Apr 1283[1275]. No indication has been found of the family origin of the wife of Anseau [VI].

c) GUILLAUME de Cayeux (-1302). "Guill de Cayeu sire de Boullaincourt en Seri…seigneur de Kaieu" confirmed a donation to Saint-Vulfran, in the presence of "mon seigneur Jehan de Pontieu conte de Aubemarle" acknowledged a fine for his actions against "Jehan de Monchiaus alores bailleus d´Abbeville", with "Guill de Cayeu sire de Senarpont…et…Ansel frère au dit seigneur de Cayeu" acting as sureties, by charter dated Dec 1205 (redated possibly to 1285)[1276]. Seigneur de Sénarpont et Dominois-en-Caïeu. m MARGUERITE de Longueval, daughter of ---.

- SEIGNEURS de DOMINOIS[1277].

Two brothers, maybe descended from Guillaume [III] de Cayeux through the female line:

1. GUILLAUME de Cayeux (-after 1293). Seigneur de Boullaincourt-en-Séry. "Guill de Cayeu sire de Boullaincourt en Seri…seigneur de Kaieu" confirmed a donation to Saint-Vulfran, in the presence of "mon seigneur Jehan de Pontieu conte de Aubemarle" acknowledged a fine for his actions against "Jehan de Monchiaus alores bailleus d´Abbeville", with "Guill de Cayeu sire de Senarpont…et…Ansel frère au dit seigneur de Cayeu" acting as sureties, by charter dated Dec 1205 (redated possibly to 1285)[1278]. m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had two children:

a) BEATRIX de Cayeux . "Béatrice de Cayeux" donated "toute sa terre de Cayeux et de Bouillancourt-en-Séry…" to "sa sœur Jeanne" by charter dated 18 Jul 1321[1279]. Charles IV King of France confirmed a donation by "Béatrice de Cayeux, religieuse de l´abbaye royale à Poissy" to "son oncle Anseau de Cayeux chevalier seigneur de Bouttencourt et de Bus-en-Artois" charter dated Apr 1326[1280]. m MAURICE Sire de Belleville, son of ---.

b) JEANNE de Cayeux (-before 7 Jun 1343). "Béatrice de Cayeux" donated "toute sa terre de Cayeux et de Bouillancourt-en-Séry…" to "sa sœur Jeanne" by charter dated 18 Jul 1321[1281]. Dame de Cayeux et de Bouillancourt-en-Séry. m JEAN de Varennes Seigneur de Forceville, de Vinacourt et de l´Arbroye, son of JEAN de Varennes Sire de l´Arbroie & his wife Agnes d´Amiens.

2. ANSEAU [VII] de Cayeux (-after 1329). "Guill de Cayeu sire de Boullaincourt en Seri…seigneur de Kaieu" confirmed a donation to Saint-Vulfran, in the presence of "mon seigneur Jehan de Pontieu conte de Aubemarle" acknowledged a fine for his actions against "Jehan de Monchiaus alores bailleus d´Abbeville", with "Guill de Cayeu sire de Senarpont…et…Ansel frère au dit seigneur de Cayeu" acting as sureties, by charter dated Dec 1205 (redated possibly to 1285)[1282]. Seigneur de Boutaincourt. Charles IV King of France confirmed a donation by "Béatrice de Cayeux, religieuse de l´abbaye royale à Poissy" to "son oncle Anseau de Cayeux chevalier seigneur de Bouttencourt et de Bus-en-Artois" charter dated Apr 1326[1283]. Champagne records that he was named in a document dated 1329[1284]. m CLEMENCE de Bouvaincourt, daughter of --- (-after 10 Jan 1310). "Climenche de Bouvaincourt dame de Boutencourt et de Bus en Artoyx…et…Anssiaux de Caieu chevalier et sire des lieus dessus nommés" notified their homage for the castel de Bus by charter dated 10 Jan 1310[1285].

- SEIGNEURS de BUS-en-ARTOIS[1286].

F. VICOMTES de DOULLENS

1. ROBERT (-after 1155). Vicomte de Doullens. Jean [I] Comte de Ponthieu confirmed the donation of property at “Domina Adhelidis de Perona filia Mathei qui Strabo dictus est, uxor...Symonis de Buisceavesnes” made by “Gerardus de Pinconio vicedominus et filii eius...Robertus vicecomes et filii eius...” to the abbey of Saint-Jean d’Amiens by charter dated 1155[1287].

Chapter 9. COMTES de ROUCY

Roucy is a commune in the canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, arrondissement of Laon, in the present-day French département of Aisne, north of Reims, in the Picardie region. The castle of Roucy was built in [947/49] by Comte Ragenold. He has been identified as the Viking raider Ragenold who is recorded between 923 and 926. Twenty years later Comte Ragenold was recorded as the ally of Louis IV “d´Outremer” King of the West Franks in the 940s in his struggles against the Vermandois family. He married the king´s stepdaughter (the daughter of his wife by her first marriage to Giselbert Duke of Lotharingia). The transformation from Viking raider into royal ally appears implausible, although the family of the dukes of Normandy started out in a similar way. There are two difficulties with the case of Ragenold: firstly, the gap of 20 years during which no record has been found of his activities, and secondly his marriage, apparently his first as there is no record of an earlier marriage or of any children born to an earlier wife, when he would have been in his late 40s. It is possible that there were in fact two individuals named Ragenold, although it this hypothesis is correct there is no indication of the origin of the second one.

A. COMTES de ROUCY (ORIGINS)

1. RAGENOLD (-after 926). Flodoard records in 923 that "Ragenoldus princeps Nortmannorum" was operating “in fluvio Ligeri” [River Loire] and pillaged “Franciam trans Isaram” [River Oise] with help from “coniunctis sibi plurimis ex Rodomo” [Rouen], that “fideles Heriberti” with “Rodulfo privigno Rotgeri et Ingobranno comitibus” recaptured booty and freed prisoners, that Ragenold went “in pagum Atrabatensem” [Artois] where he was defeated by “comes Adelelmus” and took refuge “ad munitionem suarum”, and that King Raoul forced peace with “Nortmanni” after they devastated “pagum Belvacensem” [Beauvaisis][1288]. The reference to the Loire suggests that Ragenold may have been a member of the group of Vikings who occupied Brittany in 919. Flodoard records that “Raginardus” continued his raids in 924, attacking Burgundy, but that in 925 he was defeated by “Warnerius et Manasses comites, Ansegisus et Gotselmus præsules” at “montem Calaum” [Chalmont][1289]. The Chronicon Maceriense records in 925 that "Manasses Porcensis, Marcus Dulcomensis et Guarinus Castriencis" defeated "cum Reginaldo Rociensi Normannos apud Calvum montem"[1290]. Flodoard records that “Nortmannos” (without naming their leader) attacked “in pago Atrabatensi” in 926 but were again defeated[1291]. same person as...? RAGENOLD [Renaud] (-10 May 967, bur Abbaye de Saint-Rémy). There is no record of Ragenold over the following twenty years, which suggests the possibility that the later entries do not refer to the same person as further discussed in the Introduction to the present chapter. Flodoard records in 944 that “Ragenoldus” attacked the abbey of Saint-Médard de Soissons at the same time as the king´s troops attacked “episcopatum Remensem”[1292]. The text of this passage suggests coordination, presumably based on an alliance, which appears confirmed by Flodoard´s record in 945 that King Louis “collecto secum Nortmannorum exercitu” attacked “Veromandinsem pagum” and his report that Hugues “le Grand” suggested that “Ragenoldus” represent the king at a conference organised after he defeated “Nortmannis”[1293]. Comte [de Reims]: Flodoard records in 947 that "Ragenaldus comes et Dodo frater ipsius præsulis" (the latter referring to Artaud Archbishop of Reims) headed the army of the archbishopric of Reims against Hérivé, nephew of the previous archbishop[1294]. This passage suggests that Ragenold may have been installed as military chief at Reims after Artaud was restored as archbishop in 946. It is not certain that Ragenold´s county at that time was Reims. Orderic Vitalis refers to "filiam Rainaldi comitis Remorum" when recording her marriage (see below)[1295]. However, Orderic was writing about a century after events in the mid-10th century and, in any case, it is likely that the archbishop of Reims enjoyed comital jurisdiction in the town. A clearer statement is found in the (presumably contemporary) charter dated to [948/54], relating to the foundation of Charlieu abbey, which is subscribed by "Rainaldus Remensis comitis"[1296]. On the other hand, the unusual phrasing “comes Ludowici”, in the extract which follows, suggests that Ragenold owed his comital title directly to the king and that it may not have been linked to a geographical county, although this would have been unusual at the time. Flodoard records in 948 that Hugues “le Grand” unsuccessfully besieged “munitionem...super Axonam fluvium in loco...Rauciacus” [Roucy] which was being built by “Ragenoldus comes Ludowici”[1297]. Comte de Roucy. Flodoard records in 949 that “Ragenaldus comes” built “munitionem...in fluvio Materna...apud Maroilum” [Mareuil][1298]. Flodoard in 949 records that "Ragenaldus comes" captured "castrum quondam Herivei…Castellionem"[1299]. Flodoard in 950 names "Arnulfo comite et Ragenoldo atque Artoldo archiepiscopo" as the king´s representatives to negotiate the return fo the castle of Laon from Hugues “le Grand”, and also that “homines Ragenoldi comitis” captured “munitionem Rodomensis æcclesiæ super fluvium Vidulam...Brainam”[1300]. Flodoard in 953 records that "Ragenaldus comes" was threatened with excommunication for having taken property of the church of Reims, but that the king intervened on his behalf[1301]. Flodoard in 954 records that "Heribertus comes" captured “Rauciacum munitionem Ragenaldi” but later returned it in exchange for “quibusdam villis”[1302]. He supported King Lothaire on his expedition to Aquitaine in 955[1303]: Flodoard in 955 records that "Ragenaldus comes" captured “castrum...sanctæ Radegundis urbi” during the siege of Poitiers[1304]. Flodoard in 966 records that "Odelricus archiepiscopus" excommunicated “Ragenaldum comitem” for having captured villages belonging to the church of Reims and that Ragenold pillaged the archbishop´s territories in revenge[1305]. A manuscript Noticia de benefactoribus S. Remigii includes the donation by “Rogenoldus comes” of “Curtem Cedronis” [Courtcedre][1306]. The necrology of Reims records the death “VI Id Mai” of “Raginoldus comes”[1307]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Rainaldus consiliarus regis Hlotarii” died “mense Junio...anno nono ordinationis suæ”, the latter referring to Archambaud who was appointed as archbishop of Sens in 958, therefore the passage being dated to 967[1308]. m ALBERADE, daughter of GISELBERT Duke of Lotharingia & his wife Gerberga of Germany ([929/30]-, bur Abbaye de Saint-Rémy). "Mathilde et Alberada" are named as daughters of "Gerberga" in the Continuator of Flodoard, which specifies that Alberada was mother of Ermentrudis but does not name Alberada's husband[1309]. Two epitaphs in the church of Saint-Rémy, Marly relate to "Ragenolde" and "Albrada", although neither refers to each other[1310]. Bouchard highlights the absence of proof that the husband of Alberade of Lotharingia was Ragenold Comte de Roucy[1311]. She is named in a letter to Poppo of Stablo[1312]. Count Ragenold & his wife had [four] children. Their parentage is deduced by a combined reading of the different sources which refer to them. None of these sources names both parents, so the affiliation is not beyond all doubt. Comte Renaud & his wife had four children:

a) ERMENTRUDE ([947/52]-[5 Oct 1002/1004]). "Ermentrudis" is named as daughter of "Alberada filia …Gerbergæ" in the Continuator of Flodoard, which does not name either her father or her husband but specifies that Ermentrudis was the mother of Agnes (Ctss de Poitou)[1313], the latter naming both her parents in charters[1314]. Her birth date range is estimated on the basis of her son by her first marriage being named in 971. "Ermentrudis conjuge sua" consented to the donation of land "in Aponiaco villa" by "Albericus comes Matisconensis" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jan 971[1315]. The date of her first marriage is indicated by her absence from the charter of "Albericus comes Matisconensis" dated Mar 966[1316]. The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records the marriage of "dominus Guillelmus comes" with the wife of "Albericus filius Leotaldi comitis"[1317]. Rodulfus Glaber states that "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" married the sister of "Brunone Lingonensi episcopo" who supported him in his rebellion against the king [Robert II][1318]. Ermentrude's date of death is indicated by the Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon which records a donation by "Otto comes cognomento Willelmus" with "filii eius Rainaldi" dated 1004 "pro anima Hinrici Ducis, qui eum loco filii adoptavit et genitricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti Ducis, ac filii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis"[1319]. m firstly (before 971) AUBRY [II] Comte de Mâcon, son of LETAUD Comte de Mâcon & his first wife Ermengarde [de Chalon] ([935/40]-after 17 Nov [before 981/82][1320]). m secondly (before [981/82]) as his first wife, OTHON GUILLAUME Comte de Mâcon et de Nevers [Bourgogne-Comté], son of ADALBERTO associate-King of Italy & his wife Gerberge de Chalon ([960/2]-Dijon 21 Sep 1026).

b) GISELBERT ([948/55]-19 Apr [991/1000], maybe 997, bur Abbaye de Saint-Rémy). The Acta Concilii Remensis ad Sanctum Basolum (dated to 991) quotes Bruno Bishop of Langres referring to "unicum fratrem meum comitem Gislebertum…"[1321]. Comte de Roucy.

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c) daughter . The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ mentions "filiam Rainoldi comitis Remorum", without naming her, as wife of "Frotmundus"[1322]. The Chronicon Sancti Petri Vivi Senonensis records that “Frotmundus” married “filiam Rainaldi Remoru Comitis”[1323]. Orderic Vitalis records that "Rainaldus comes vetulus Senonum...Fromundus filius eius" married "filiam Rainaldi comitis Remorum"[1324]. While it is not certain that this indicates Renaud de Roucy, Reims was one of his early bases and no other "Comte de Reims" has been identified. m FROMOND [II] Comte de Sens, son of RENARD [I] Comte de Sens & his wife --- (-1012).

d) BRUNO ([955/56]-29 Jan 1016). His parentage is deduced from Rodulfus Glaber stating that "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" married the sister of "Brunone Lingonensi episcopo", when recording that the latter supported his brother-in-law in the latter's rebellion against the king [Robert II][1325]. Cleric at Reims. The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon records that King Lothaire installed "Brunoni Remensis Ecclesie clerico…suo vero parenti propinquitate consanguinitatis" as bishop of Langres in 980[1326], King Lothaire being the uterine half-brother of Bruno's mother. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the appointment of "Bruno clericus Remensis regis Lotharii propinquus" as bishop of Langres in 980 at the age of 24[1327]. The Acta Concilii Remensis ad Sanctum Basolum quotes Bruno Bishop of Langres referring to "unicum fratrem meum comitem Gislebertum, meumque consobrinum comitem Guidonem"[1328], although the latter has not been identified. His necrology records the death of "Brunonis episcopi Lingonice" aged 60 after 36 years in his bishopric but does not specify his date of death[1329].

GISELBERT [de Roucy], son of RENAUD Comte [de Roucy] & his wife Alberade de Hainaut ([948/55]-19 Apr [991/1000], maybe 997, bur Abbaye de Saint-Rémy). The Acta Concilii Remensis ad Sanctum Basolum (dated to 991) quotes Bruno Bishop of Langres referring to "unicum fratrem meum comitem Gislebertum…"[1330]. Comte de Roucy. “...Gilbertus comes confirmavi...” subscribed the charter dated 26 May 974 under which Lothaire King of the Franks confirmed the possessions of the monastery of Saint-Thierry de Reims[1331]. Vicomte de Reims: Varin refers to a manuscript which records that “comte...Gislebert fils de Renaud comte de Reims et de Roucy” donated “la moitié de la vicomté [de Reims]...à l´abbaye de Saint-Rémi” while retaining the other half of the vicomté[1332]. The necrology of Reims Cathedral records the death "XIII Kal Mai" of "Gisbertus comes"[1333].

m --- [de Poitiers]. Père Anselme states that the wife of "Gilbert Comte de Reims et de Roucy…semble avoir été de la maison de Poitiers" and that the couple were parents of Ebles, Liétard and Judith, shown below[1334]. The primary source on which this is based is not known. However, it is doubtful whether it can be correct in all its details. In particular, Judith Ctss de Rethel (alleged daughter of Giselbert & his wife, see below) must have been born in [1020/30] for chronological consistency with the estimated birth dates of her descendants, which excludes her being Giselbert's daughter. In addition, the origin of the names Ebles, Liétard and Judith is unclear among the family of Giselbert Comte de Roucy. Jean-Noël Mathieu suggests that Giselbert died childless and that the father of these children was Ebles de Poitou, son of Guillaume IV "Fier-à-Bras" Duke of Aquitaine [Guillaume II Comte de Poitou] & his wife Emma de Blois, based partly on onomastics and partly to explain how the territories of Rumigny-en-Porcéan and Coucy (under the suzerainty, respectively, of the abbey of Saint-Nicaise de Reims and the church of Saint-Rémi de Reims, and thereby closely connected with the family of the Comtes de Blois-Champagne) came into the family[1335]. J-N. Mathieu also suggests that the mother of these children was an otherwise unknown daughter of Ermentrude de Roucy, sister of Comte Giselbert, by her first husband Aubry [II] Comte de Macon who, in the ordinary course of events, would have been heiress of Roucy if Giselbert had died childless. The suggestion appears consistent from a chronological point of view. However, more research is needed to establish the original source on which the affiliation from Giselbert is based. Another possibility is that Ebles and Eudes were sons of Giselbert, but that Lietaud and Judith were children born from a second marriage of their mother.

Comte Giselbert & his wife had [four possible children]:

1. [EBLES (-11 May 1033). The Genealogiciæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Lebaldus de Malla et…Iveta comitissa de Retest" as brother and sister of "Ebalus de Roceio"[1336]. Comte de Roucy 997. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the succession in 1023 as archbishop of Reims of "Ebalus qui fuit comes de Roseio"[1337]. Archbishop of Reims 1021. Moranvillé casts doubt on the co-identity of Ebles Comte de Roucy with Ebles Archbishop of Reims[1338]. He deems significant that Alberic uses “Roseio” in the passage cited above, whereas in all other passages in which he refers to the Roucy family he uses “Roceio”. He also cites two sources which report the appointment of the new archbishop but make no reference to his reported Roucy origin. Firstly, a letter of Fulbert Bishop of Chartres addressed to Guy Bishop of Soissons dated 1021[1339], and secondly Hariulf´s Chronicle of Saint-Riquier[1340]. Both these sources refer only briefly to the archbishop, without any description of his background, so the absence of any reference in them to his antecedents would not be surprising. As for the difference in spelling Roseio/Roceio, this could be explained by a simple mistake or transcription error. In any case, no reference has been found to any “comte de Roussy/Rousy”, as opposed to Roucy, at that time. It is correct that there are numerous examples of information in Alberic which is disproved by other primary sources. However, they are far outnumbered by cases in which his information is corroborated, and are insufficient to conclude that Alberic´s statements which are uncorroborated should be dismissed unless there are strong indications that he is incorrect.] m (divorced before 1021) as her first husband, BEATRIX de Hainaut, daughter of REGINAR IV Comte de Hainaut & his wife Hedwige de France (after [996]-). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Beatricem" as daughter of "Rainero comiti de Hainaco" & his wife Hedwige, naming her husband "Ebalus de Roceio"[1341]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis gives more details, naming "Beatricem" daughter of "Hadevidem…comitissam Hainonensium" and 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"[1342]. She married secondly ([1021]) Manassès de Ramerupt "Calva-asina" [Montdidier]. Comte Ebles & his wife had two children:

a) ADELAIDE de Roucy ([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[1343]. 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[1344]. 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...”[1345]. 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 the document CHAMPAGNE NOBILITY)[1346]. 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]. m HILDUIN [IV] Comte de Montdidier Seigneur de Ramerupt, son of HILDUIN [III] Seigneur de Ramerupt & his wife --- (-[1063]).

b) HEDWIGE de Roucy (-1070 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aelidam et Hadewidem" as the two daughters of "Ebalus de Roceio" & his wife, specifying that Hedwige married "Godefridus frater episcopi Gerardi Cameracensis"[1347], although the bishop in question was the uncle of Hedwige's husband not his brother. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adelidem et Hadevidem" as the two daughters of "Ebalus de Roceio" & his wife Beatrix, specifying that Hedwige married "Condefrido de Ruminiaco" by whom she had "filium nomine Nicholaum et filias, quarum una peperit ex Radulfo de Veteri-villa Ebalum de Flurines et Ermentrudem, matrem Guilelmi de Birbais; secunda filia Hadevidis de Rumiaco ex Godefrido de Ranst peperit filios Iohannem et Nicholaum, qui Nicholaus Arnulfum et Godefridum procreavit; tercia filia iam dicte Hadevidis copulate domino de Granci peperit ei Ebalum eiusdem loci dominum"[1348]. m GODEFROI [IV] de Florennes, son of GODEFROI [III] Seigneur de Florennes [Rumigny] & his wife Gisela ---. 1066/78.

2. [EUDES "le Fort/fortis" (-27 Aug after 1021). The necrology of the church of Reims records the death "VI Kal Sep" of "Odo fortis frater domini Ebali archiepiscopi"[1349].]

3. [LETAUD de Marle . The Genealogiciæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Lebaldus de Malla et…Iveta comitissa de Retest" as brother and sister of "Ebalus de Roceio"[1350].] m MATHILDE, daughter of ---. 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[1351]. [Heiress of Coucy]: assuming that it is correct, as speculated below, that her daughter Ada de Marle was [vicomtesse] de Coucy in her own right, it is possible that the property was inherited from her mother as no record has been found of it belonging to the family of Ada´s father. Létaud & his wife had one child:

a) ADA de Marle . 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[1352]. Her parentage and second marriage are indicated by the Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis which names "Letaldus de Marla…filiam nomine Adam" as mother of "Thomam de Marla"[1353], read together with the sources which indicate that Thomas was the son of Enguerrand [I] de Bove Comte d´Amiens. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "filia…Letardi domni de Marla…Ada" as mother of "Thomam de Cocy"[1354]. It is assumed that "Adela" in the first source is the same person as "Ada" in the second and third sources, but this is not beyond all doubt. [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. m firstly (divorced 1059) AUBRY [de Beaumont-sur-Oise] Vicomte de Coucy, son of [IVES [I] Comte de Beaumont & his wife Emma ---] (-before 1095). m secondly (repudiated) as his first wife, ENGUERRAND [I] Comte d´Amiens Seigneur de Boves et de Coucy, son of DREUX Seigneur de Boves & his wife --- (-[1117]).

4. [JUDITH . 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"[1355]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitissa de Reitest, uxor comitis Manesserii Iutta” as sister of "fratres Ebalus comes de Roceio et Letardus domnus de Marla"[1356]. Hugues de Rethel names his parents Manassès and Judith in a charter dated 1081 for the church of Braux[1357]. However, Judith Ctss de Rethel must have been born in [1020/30] for chronological consistency with the estimated birth dates of her descendants, which excludes her being the daughter of Giselbert Comte de Roucy. It is possible, as suggested above, that she was the uterine half-sister of Ebles Comte de Roucy, born from their mother's second marriage. m MANASSES [III] Comte de Rethel, son of --- (-1081 or after).]

B. COMTES de ROUCY (MONTDIDIER)

EBLES de Ramerupt, son of HILDUIN [IV] Comte de Montdidier et de Roucy, Seigneur de Ramerupt & his wife Adelaide de Roucy (-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[1358]. Comte de Roucy. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum comitem…et Andream comitem de Ramerut et filias" as children of "comes Helduinus [et] Adelaide"[1359]. "Eblo de Roceio" donated property "in terra Morissarti" [Mortcerf] to the abbey of Saint-Martin de Pontoise by charter dated [1082][1360]. "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[1361]. Suger's Vita Ludovici records that "tyrannide fortissimo et tumultuosi baronis Ebali Ruciacensis et filii eius Guischardi" devastated the lands of the church of Reims[1362].

m (before 1082) SIBYLLE de Apulia, daughter of ROBERT “Guiscard” Duke of Apulia & his second wife Sichelgaita di Salerno. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Sybilla" as wife of "comitis Ebali de Roceio" but does not give her origin[1363]. The Alexeiad records that Robert "Guiscard" married "the other [daughter] to Eubulus who was himself a count of great distinction" but does not name her[1364]. "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[1365].

Comte Ebles & his wife had eight children:

1. GUISCARD de Roucy . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo cognomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio"[1366]. Suger's Vita Ludovici records that "tyrannide fortissimo et tumultuosi baronis Ebali Ruciacensis et filii eius Guischardi" devastated the lands of the church of Reims[1367].

2. THOMAS de Roucy . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo cognomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio"[1368].

3. HUGUES "Cholet" de Roucy ([1090]-[1160], bur Reims St Thierry). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo cognomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio"[1369]. Comte de Roucy.

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4. EBLES de Roucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ---. The name of Ebles's wife is not known. Ebles & his wife had one child:

a) EBLES de Roucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

5. MANASSES de Roucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ---. The name of Manassès's wife is not known. Manassès & his wife had one child:

a) THOMAS de Roucy . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1157.

b) PETRONILLA de Roucy . The Chronicon Lætiense names "Petronilla cognomento Comitissam" as wife of "apud Veterem-villam comes Radulphus", specifying that she was "cognata…Ebali qui filius fuit Hilduini comitis de Roci" and that her husband founded the church of Gociliis[1370]. 1157. m RAOUL Comte de Vieille-Ville, son of ---. One child:

i) EBLES de Vieille-Ville . The Chronicon Lætiense names "Ebalus filius [Petronillæ]"[1371].

6. ERMENGARDE de Roucy (-1157 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GERVAIS Seigneur de Bazoches, son of --- (-before 1169).

7. MABILE de Roucy (-after 1122). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo congnomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio", specifying that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned first) married "Hugoni de Puisat" by whom she had "Hugonem de Gata"[1372]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Hugoni de Puisato" as sister of "Wichardum de Rocheio et comitem Hugonem Cholet"[1373]. William of Tyre names the wife of Hugues du Puiset "Mamilia filia domini Hugonis Cholet comitis de Ruci[1374], but it appears more acceptable chronologically for Mabile to have been the daughter of Comte Ebles II than of Comte Hugues de Roucy. William of Tyre records her marriage to "fratri comitis Namura" and his installation to succeed his wife's first husband as Lord of Jaffa[1375]. m firstly HUGUES du Puiset, son of HUGUES [I] du Puiset “Blavons” & his wife Alix de Montlhéry (-[1118]). m secondly ([1118/19]) ALBERT de Namur, son of ALBERT III Comte de Namur & his wife Ida von Sachsen (-before 1122). He was installed as Lord of Jaffa in succession to his wife's first husband.

8. AGNES de Roucy . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo congnomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio", specifying that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned second) married "Godefridus de Ribodio" and, after his death, "domino de Basengi" by whom she had "Wiscardum eiusdem loci dominum"[1376]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to another sister of "Wichardum de Rocheio et comitem Hugonem Cholet" as wife first of “mariti sui de Ribodimonte” and secondly of “domno de Claromonte in Basigneio”[1377]. m firstly GEOFFROY de Ribeaumont, son of ---. m secondly (before 1119) SIMON [II] Seigneur de Clermont [en-Basogny], son of --- (-[1130] or after).

HUGUES "Cholet" de Roucy, son of EBLES [II] Comte de Roucy & his wife Sibylle of Apulia ([1090]-[1160], bur Reims St Thierry). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et Thomas et Hugo cognomento Cholez et filie" as children of "Ebalo comite de Roceio"[1378]. Comte de Roucy. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1379]. Seigneur de Nizy-le-Comte et de Sevigny.

m firstly AVELINE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1117.

m secondly (after 1117) RICHILDE von Staufen, daughter of FRIEDRICH I Duke of Swabia [Staufen] & his wife Agnes of Germany ([1100]-before 1154). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "comes Hugo Cholez" as sister of "ut dicitur, imperatoris Conradi" but does not name her[1380]. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1381].

Comte Hugues & his first wife had one child:

1. ADA de Roucy ([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"[1382]. 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[1383]. 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”[1384]. 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”[1385]. "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...”[1386]. m GAUCHER [II] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne, de Toissy, de Montjay et de Crécy, son of HENRI Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Ermengarde [de Montjay] (-killed in battle Laodicea 19 Jan 1148).

Comte Hugues & his second wife had eight children:

2. GUISCARD de Roucy (-before 1181). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et ceteri filii et filie" as children of "Hugo cognomento Cholez"[1387]. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1388]. Comte de Roucy. "Wischardus comes Roceiensis" transferred his hospice of Evergnicourt to Laon, with the consent of "uxore mea […Elisabeth]…et Radulfo filio meo et uxore sua et ceteris liberis meis", by charter dated 1178, signed by "…Ebali filii comitis canonicorum…"[1389]. m (before 1154) as her second husband, ELISABETH de Mareuil Dame de Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, widow of ROBERT Seigneur de Montaigu [Pierrepont], daughter of JEAN Vicomte de Mareuil Seigneur de Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne & his wife --- (-1207 or after). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Wichardum novissimum" as "relicta Roberti de Monteacuto…filia Iohannis vicecomitis de Marvellis" but does not name her[1390]. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1391]. "Wischardus comes Roceiensis" transferred his hospice of Evergnicourt to Laon, with the consent of "uxore mea […Elisabeth]…et Radulfo filio meo et uxore sua et ceteris liberis meis", by charter dated 1178, signed by "…Ebali filii comitis canonicorum…"[1392]. "Guillelmus…abbas…Sancti Petri et Sancti Huberti in Ardennia" sold the abbey´s rights in a mill near Evergnicourt on the river Aisne to "Elizabeth dominæ de Novo Castro" by charter dated 1201[1393]. She married thirdly (1202) Renaud de Montdiviel. "Renaud de Montdiviel et sa femme Elisabeth, veuve du comte de Roucy" donated property at Evergnicourt, acquired by Elisabeth "pendant son veuvage", to the abbey of Valroy by charter dated 1202[1394]. Guiscard & his wife had seven children:

a) RAOUL de Roucy (-1196). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Iohannem et Rodulfum" as sons of "Wichardum novissimum" & his wife[1395]. "Wischardus comes Roceiensis" transferred his hospice of Evergnicourt to Laon, with the consent of "uxore mea […Elisabeth]…et Radulfo filio meo et uxore sua et ceteris liberis meis", by charter dated 1178, signed by "…Ebali filii comitis canonicorum…"[1396]. Comte de Roucy. m as her first husband, ISABEAU [Melisende] de Coucy, daughter of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy & his first wife Agnes de Hainaut. 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"[1397]. She married secondly Henri [III] Comte de Grandpré. Comte Raoul & his wife had one child:

i) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Nun at Plesnoy 1181.

b) JEAN de Roucy (-1200). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Iohannem et Rodulfum" as sons of "Wichardum novissimum" & his wife[1398]. Comte de Roucy. "Johannes comes Roceii et mater mea Elysabeth comitissa" confirmed the donations to Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne by "Henricus frater meus" on his deathbed and by "pater meus comes Wischardus…et frater meus Radulfus comes Roceii", with the consent of "uxoris nostre Beatricis", by charter dated 1196[1399]. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Johannes comes Roceii et mater mea Elysabeth comitissa" confirmed the donations to Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne by "Henricus frater meus" on his deathbed and by "pater meus comes Wischardus…et frater meus Radulfus comes Roceii", with the consent of "uxoris nostre Beatricis", by charter dated 1196[1400].

c) EUSTACHIE de Roucy (-before [1211]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Eustachiam" as one of the three daughters of "Wichardum novissimum" & his wife, specifying that she was wife of "Robertus de Petraponte" and mother of "comes…Iohannes"[1401]. Ctss de Roucy. m (before 1190) ROBERT Seigneur de Pierrepont, son of HUGUES Seigneur de Pierrepont & his wife Clémence de Rethel (-before 1209).

d) EBLES de Roucy . "Wischardus comes Roceiensis" transferred his hospice of Evergnicourt to Laon, with the consent of "uxore mea […Elisabeth]…et Radulfo filio meo et uxore sua et ceteris liberis meis", by charter dated 1178, signed by "…Ebali filii comitis canonicorum…"[1402]. Canon at Reims 1180.

e) HENRI de Roucy (-1196). "Johannes comes Roceii et mater mea Elysabeth comitissa" confirmed the donations to Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne by "Henricus frater meus" on his deathbed and by "pater meus comes Wischardus…et frater meus Radulfus comes Roceii", with the consent of "uxoris nostre Beatricis", by charter dated 1196[1403].

f) BEATRIX de Roucy (-1180). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

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

3. EBLES de Roucy (-after 1154). "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1404].

4. HUGUES de Roucy (-after 1166). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Wichardum novissimum et Hugonem patrem Ebali de Bosco” as sons of "comes Hugo Cholez" & his wife[1405]. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1406]. 1166. Seigneur de Thony et de Bois. m EVA de Courlandon, daughter of ---. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the mother of "Ebali de Bosco" as "de Curia Landonis" but does not name her[1407]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

- du BOIS[1408].

5. CLEMENCE de Roucy . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Wiscardus et ceteri filii et filie" as children of "Hugo cognomento Cholez", specifying that one daughter (unnamed, mentioned second) married "Guermundus de Chastelun" by whom she had "Guermundum"[1409]. "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1410]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to one sister of "Wichardum novissimum et Hugonem" as mother of "Wormundi de Castellioni" but does not name her[1411]. m firstly RENAUD Seigneur de Rozoy [en-Thierache], son of ---. 1331/1387. m secondly GUERMOND de Châtillon Seigneur de Sevigny, son of ---.

6. HAVOIE de Roucy . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

7. SIBYLLE de Roucy (-after 1154). "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1412].

8. SARA [Agnes] de Roucy (-after 1154). "Hugo comes Roceiensis" donated property to "ecclesiam…in Eberneicurte", for the soul of "uxoris Richildis pie memorie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Roberti Wiscardi et uxoris eius Elisabeth, Ebali et Hugonis et filiarum mearum Clementie, Sibille et Sare que cognominatur Agnes", by charter dated 1154[1413]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m GUY Seigneur de Soupir, son of ---.

9. daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

The following small family group has not been connected with the above family.

1. HILDUIN . Comte de Roucy. m ---. The name of Hilduin's wife is not known. Hilduin & his wife had one child:

a) EBLES de Roucy . The Chronicon Lætiense names "Ebali, filius Hilduini comitis de Roci"[1414]. m PETRONILLA, daughter of ---. The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the burial in this church of "domina Petronilla et…eius dominus Ebalus"[1415]. Ebles & his wife had four children:

i) BEATRIX . The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the four daughters of "Ebali, filius Hilduini comitis de Roci", specifying that Beatrix (mentioned first) married "Walterus de Fontanis" and by him was mother of "Walterus miles inclitus et Alis"[1416]. The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the burial in this church of "Beatrix de Fontanis [et] …Walterus filius eius, ad dexteram vero Beatrix de Trivire, filia domine Ade Letiensis, ad sinistram domini Ebali Henricus, miles…filius Willelmi de Birbaco. Cuius Henrici frater Theodericus et uxor eius Basilia"[1417]. m GAUTHIER de Fontaine .

ii) daughter . The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the four daughters of "Ebali, filius Hilduini comitis de Roci", specifying that one (mentioned second, unnamed) married "Alardus de Castelin" and by him was mother of "Walterum et…Petronillam"[1418]. The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the burial in this church of "Heluidis de Castelin et…filius eius Walterus"[1419]. m ALARD de Châtelain .

iii) daughter . The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the four daughters of "Ebali, filius Hilduini comitis de Roci", specifying that one (mentioned third, unnamed) married "Henricus de Birbais" and by him was mother of "Willelmum"[1420]. m HENRI de Birbais .

iv) daughter . The Chronicon Lætiense refers to the four daughters of "Ebali, filius Hilduini comitis de Roci", specifying that one (mentioned fourth, unnamed) married "Willelmus de Alta-rippa" and by him was mother of "Philippum et Cononem. De Philippo nati sunt Clarembaudus et Iacobus archidiaconus Laudunensis ex matrona nobili Anfilis"[1421]. m GUILLAUME de Hauterive .

C. COMTES de ROUCY (PIERREPONT)

Three brothers:

1. ROBERT de Pierrepont (-after 2 Mar 1133). A charter dated 2 Mar 1133 confirms the donation of property “in...villa Petreponti contigua, Saviaco” donated to Laon Saint-Vincent by “Robertus de Petreponte”, with the consent of “uxore fratrum suorum Widonis et Walteri”[1422].

2. GUY . A charter dated 2 Mar 1133 confirms the donation of property “in...villa Petreponti contigua, Saviaco” donated to Laon Saint-Vincent by “Robertus de Petreponte”, with the consent of “uxore fratrum suorum Widonis et Walteri”[1423].

3. GAUTHIER . A charter dated 2 Mar 1133 confirms the donation of property “in...villa Petreponti contigua, Saviaco” donated to Laon Saint-Vincent by “Robertus de Petreponte”, with the consent of “uxore fratrum suorum Widonis et Walteri”[1424].

1. HUGUES de Pierrepont (-[1188]). Seigneur de Pierrepont. m as her second husband, CLEMENCE de Rethel, daughter of ITHIER Comte de Rethel Châtelain de Vitry & his wife Beatrix de Namur. 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"[1425]. 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"[1426]. 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[1427]. 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"[1428].

a) ROBERT de Pierrepont, son of --- (-before 1209). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "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" as the children of "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou"[1429]. Comte de Roucy.

- see below.

b) GAUTHIER de Pierrepont . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "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" as the children of "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou"[1430].

c) HUGUES de Pierrepont (-12 Apr 1229, bur Liège). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "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" as the children of "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou"[1431]. Bishop of Liège 1200.

d) MARGUERITE de Pierrepont . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "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" as the children of "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou"[1432]. m GUILLAUME Seigneur d´Eppa, son of --- (-before 1231).

e) BEATRIX de Pierrepont . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. “Willielmus de Warenna” donated property to St Mary Overey Priory; Southwark, for the souls of “patris mei Reginaldi et matris meæ Aliciæ et Beatricis uxoris meæ et Reginaldi filii nostri et Beatricis et Isabellæ filiarum nostrarum”, by undated charter[1433]. m as his first wife, WILLIAM de Warenne, son of RAINALD de Warenne & his wife Alice de Wormgay(-after 24 Jan 1191).

ROBERT de Pierrepont, son of HUGUES de Pierrepont & his wife Clémence de Rethel (-before 1209). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "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" as the children of "Clementia, alii dicunt Agatha, [uxor] nobili Hugoni de Wasnou"[1434]. Excommunicated 1183. Comte de Roucy. "Johannes comes de Rocey et dominus de Petrapontis" exchanged property at Evergnicourt with Saint-Hubert, Ardenne by charter dated Sep 1225[1435].

m (before 1190) EUSTACHIE de Roucy, son of GUISCARD Comte de Roucy & his wife Elisabeth de Mareuil (-before [1211]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Eustachiam" as one of the three daughters of "Wichardum novissimum" & his wife, specifying that she was wife of "Robertus de Petraponte" and mother of "comes…Iohannes"[1436]. She succeeded her brother as Ctss de Roucy.

Robert & his wife had two children:

1. JEAN [II] de Pierrepont (-killed in battle Flanders 1251). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Eustachiam" as one of the three daughters of "Wichardum novissimum" & his wife, specifying that she was wife of "Robertus de Petraponte" and mother of "comes…Iohannes"[1437]. Comte de Roucy. m firstly (before 1221, divorced 1235) ISABELLE de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT [II] Comte de Dreux & his second wife Yolande de Coucy (1188-after Sep 1242). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to one of the seven daughters (mentioned second in the list) of "comiti de Brana Roberto" and his wife Yolande as the wife of "comes Iohannes de Roceio", specifying that their marriage was dissolved because they were "in quarto grado coniuncto"[1438]. Vicomtesse de Mareil. m secondly (before 15 Dec 1241) MARIE de Dammartin, daughter of SIMON de Dammartin Comte d'Aumâle & his wife Marie Ctss de Ponthieu (-after 1279). 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…natu maiorem filius vicecomitis de Castro Araudi…comitis de Augo…comes de Roceio"[1439]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Jean [II] & his second wife had two children:

a) JEAN [III] de Roucy (-1282, bur Val-le-Roy). Comte de Roucy. m (before 1260) ISABELLE de Mercœur, daughter of BERAUD [VI] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Beatrix de Bourbon (-after 1269, bur Val-le-Roy). Jean [III] & his wife had one child:

i) JEAN [IV] de Roucy (-killed in battle near Mons-en-Pucelle 1302, bur Val-le-Roy). Comte de Roucy. m as her first husband, JEANNE de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT IV Comte de Dreux [Capet] & his wife Beatrix Ctss de Montfort (-11 Apr 1325). Ctss de Braine. She married secondly (May 1304) Jean de Bar Seigneur de Puisaye. Jean [IV] & his wife had one child:

(a) JEAN [V] de Roucy (-killed in battle Azincourt 1346). m (1308) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Bommiers, widow of JEAN [IV] de Bouville Seigneur de Milly-en-Gâtinais, daughter of THIBAUT de Bommiers dit de Blaison Sire de Bommiers & his first wife --- de Montfaucon (-after 1323). Her parentage and second marriage are confirmed by an order of Parlement dated 1323 relating to his daughter “la comtesse de Roucy...cum dicta comitissa fuerit filia et hæres prime uxoris defuncti Theobaldi...dotata...de castro de Montefalconis”[1440].

- COMTES de ROUCY[1441].

b) --- de Roucy . m JEAN [I] de Garlande Seigneur de Possesse, son of ROBERT de Garlande Seigneur de Tournan & his wife Alix --- (-before 1287).

2. ELISABETH de Pierrepont (-after [1213/15]). m as his first wife, ROBERT de Coucy Seigneur de Pinon, son of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy et de Marle & his second wife Alix de Dreux [Capet] (-after 1234).

Chapter 10. COMTES de SAINT-POL

In the southern part of Ternois, the county of Saint-Pol was formed in the early 11th century, as a fiefdom of the county of Boulogne. The county remained in the same family until the late 12th century when it passed by marriage to the Seigneurs de Châtillon-sur-Marne, a noble family from Champagne.

A. COMTES de SAINT-POL (ORIGINS)

1. [HUGUES [I] . Comte de Saint-Pol. No reference to this supposed Comte Hugues [I] has been found except the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium which records the marriage of his supposed daughter, as noted below. If the Historia is correct, Hugues [I] must have lived in the late 10th/early 11th century. However, the general unreliability of the Historia Comitum Ghisnensium as a source suggests that his existence should be treated with considerable caution. Maybe Comte Hugues [I] was not a historical person. m ---. The name of Hugues's wife is not known. Comte Hugues & his wife had one child]:

a) [ROSELLA . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "filiam comitis Sancti Pauli…Hugonis…Rosellam" as wife of "Radulphus [comes Ghisnensi]"[1442]. As noted above, the existence of Hugues [I] Comte de Saint-Pol should be treated with caution. The accuracy of the Historia´s information concerning his supposed daughter is not known. m RAOUL Comte de Guines, son of ARDOLF Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne ([990/1000]-).]

1. ROGER, son of --- (-before 1075). Comte de Saint-Pol. "Rogerius comes de castro…Sancti Pauli cum coniuge mea…Haduis et filiis meis Manasse…et Rotberto" donated property to "monasterium…Fiscannus" by undated charter, dated to [1031][1443]. The abbot of Saint-Bertin agreed the administration "du domaine d´Heuchin" with "comes Rodgerus" by charter dated 1051, signed by "Balduini comitis, Athele comitisse, Rodgeri comitis, Manasse filii eius…"[1444]. 1067. m HAWISE, daughter of ---. "Rogerius comes de castro…Sancti Pauli cum coniuge mea…Haduis et filiis meis Manasse…et Rotberto" donated property to "monasterium…Fiscannus" by undated charter, dated to [1031][1445]. Comte Roger & his wife had two children:

a) MANASSES . "Rogerius comes de castro…Sancti Pauli cum coniuge mea…Haduis et filiis meis Manasse…et Rotberto" donated property to "monasterium…Fiscannus" by undated charter, dated to [1031][1446]. The abbot of Saint-Bertin agreed the administration "du domaine d´Heuchin" with "comes Rodgerus" by charter dated 1051, signed by "…Rodgeri comitis, Manasse filii eius…"[1447]. [1031]/1056.

b) ROBERT . "Rogerius comes de castro…Sancti Pauli cum coniuge mea…Haduis et filiis meis Manasse…et Rotberto" donated property to "monasterium…Fiscannus" by undated charter, dated to [1031][1448]. 1056.

Two brothers, parents not known.

1. GUY [I] (-after 1091). Comte de Saint-Pol. 1075/1078. "Wido comes Pontivensis, frater eius Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo, Eustachius comes Boloniensis, Robertus Bituniensis…" signed the charter dated 1091 under which the abbot of Saint-Bertin and "Manasses comes Gisnensis" made an agreement relating to serfs[1449].

2. HUGUES [II] de Saint-Pol (-[1118/19]). "Wido comes Pontivensis, frater eius Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo, Eustachius comes Boloniensis, Robertus Bituniensis…" signed the charter dated 1091 under which the abbot of Saint-Bertin and "Manasses comes Gisnensis" made an agreement relating to serfs[1450]. Comte de Saint-Pol. William of Tyre names Hugues Comte de Saint-Pol among those who left on the First Crusade in 1096 with Robert Count of Flanders[1451]. Albert of Aix names "…Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo, Engilrandus eiusdem Hugonis filius miles…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[1452]. Willam of Tyre records the presence at the capture of Acre in 1098 of "Hugo de Sancto Paulo et Engelrandus filius eius"[1453]. Albert of Aix records that "Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo ex regno Franciæ…[et] filium suum Engilrandum" captured Turkish prisoners, dated to late 1098 from the context[1454]. m (before 1091) HELISSENDE de Montreuil, daughter of ENGUERRAND [II] Comte de Montreuil & his wife Adelais de Normandie. "Comes Hugo de Sancto Paulo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxoris sue Helisendis filiorumque suorum Ingelranni et Hugonis" by charter dated 17 Jun 1095[1455]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Comte Hugues [II] & his wife had two children:

a) ENGUERRAND de Saint-Pol (-killed in battle Marah [1098/99], bur basilica St Andrew). "Comes Hugo de Sancto Paulo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxoris sue Helisendis filiorumque suorum Ingelranni et Hugonis" by charter dated 17 Jun 1095[1456]. Albert of Aix names "…Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo, Engilrandus eiusdem Hugonis filius miles…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[1457]. Albert of Aix records that "Hugo comes de Sancto Paulo ex regno Franciæ…[et] filium suum Engilrandum" captured Turkish prisoners, dated to late 1098 from the context[1458]. William of Tyre records the presence at the capture of Acre in 1098 of "Hugo de Sancto Paulo et Engelrandus filius eius" and the death of "adolescens Engelrandus filius domini Hugonis comitis Sancti Pauli" at the battle of Marah[1459]. Albert of Aix records the death of "Engelram fils du comte Hugues" from illness at Marah and his burial in the basilica of St Andrew, dated to late 1098/early 1099 from the context[1460].

b) HUGUES [III] de Saint-Pol "Candavène" (-1145 or after). "Comes Hugo de Sancto Paulo" donated property to the abbey of Molesme with the consent of "uxoris sue Helisendis filiorumque suorum Ingelranni et Hugonis" by charter dated 17 Jun 1095[1461]. Comte de Saint-Pol 1122. "Hugo de Sancto Paulo cognomen habens Campdaveine" donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg, in the presence of Charles Count of Flanders, by charter dated 7 Jul 1123[1462]. Comte d'Hesdin 1129 and 1135. He was excommunicated in 1136. He founded the abbey of Clairfayt[1463]. "Hugo Candavene" founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1464]. "Hugo Candavena comes S. Pauli" donated property to Fécamp by charter dated 1141[1465]. m firstly ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly ([1128]) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Clermont, widow of CHARLES Count of Flanders, daughter of RENAUD [II] Comte de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis & his first wife Adelais Ctss de Vermandois [Carolingian] ([1104/05]-after 1145). The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ names "nobilem puellam Margaretam, Reinaldi comitis Clarmontensis filiam" as wife of Count Charles, specifying that the marriage took place before his accession[1466]. It is assumed that Marguerite was born soon after her parents' marriage as her mother was already nearly 40 years old at the time. The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses refers to (but does not name) the daughter of "comes de Claromonte" and his wife Adela, specifying that she married firstly Charles Count of Flanders, secondly "Hugo Champdaveine…comes Sancti Pauli" by whom she had "Radulfus Champdaveine et Guod Champdaveine", and thirdly "dominus Balduinus de Encra" by whom she had "domini Galteri de Helli"[1467]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to, but does not name, the daughter of "comes Rainaldus [de Claromonte]" and his wife Adelaide as the wife of "comes Karolus Flandre"[1468]. It is assumed that Marguerite was born soon after her parents' marriage as her mother was already nearly 40 years old at the time. She married thirdly Baudouin d'Encre. Comte Hugues [III] & his first wife had three children:

i) ENGUERRAND de Saint-Pol "Candavène" (-1170 or after). "Hugo Candavene" founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1469]. Comte de Saint-Pol 1143. "Ingelrannus…de Sancto Paulo comes" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "Anselmo fratre meo" by charter dated 1153[1470]. m as her first husband, IDA d'Avesnes, daughter of NICOLAS Seigneur d'Avesnes & his wife Mathilde de la Roche [Namur] (-[1205]). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names (in order) "Iacobum et Idam castellanam Sancti Audemari" as children of "Nicolao de Avenes" & his wife[1471]. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the daughter of "Nicholaus filius [Walteri…de Avethnes]" & his wife as "Willelmo…castellano Sancti Audomari maritatam"[1472]. She married secondly (before 1171) as his first wife, Guillaume [IV] Châtelain de Saint Omer Seigneur de Fauquemberques.

ii) HUGUES de Saint-Pol . "Hugo Candavene" founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1473]. 1145.

iii) ANSELME de Saint-Pol "Candavène" (-1175 or after). "Hugo Candavene " founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1474]. "Ingelrannus…de Sancto Paulo comes" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "Anselmo fratre meo" by charter dated 1153[1475]. Seigneur de Lucheux 1162. Seigneur de Tarentefirt 1169. Comte de Saint-Pol 1170.

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Comte Hugues [III] & his second wife had three children:

iv) RAOUL de Saint-Pol . "Hugo Candavene" founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1476]. The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses refers to (but does not name) the daughter of "comes de Claromonte" and his wife Adela, specifying that she married secondly "Hugo Champdaveine…comes Sancti Pauli" by whom she had "Radulfus Champdaveine et Guod Champdaveine"[1477]. 1137/1162.

v) GUY de Saint-Pol "Candavène" . "Hugo Candavene " founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1478]. The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses refers to (but does not name) the daughter of "comes de Claromonte" and his wife Adela, specifying that she married secondly "Hugo Champdaveine…comes Sancti Pauli" by whom she had "Radulfus Champdaveine et Guod Champdaveine"[1479]. "Guido Campus Avene nepos meus" witnessed the charter dated 1162 under which "Radulfus…comes Clarimontis" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp[1480]. Seigneur de Beauval. 1137/1162.

vi) BEATRIX de Saint-Pol (-after 1192). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Ingerranus de Bova” donated property from "Robertus pater meus hereditatem meam" to Amiens, with the consent of “Beatrice matre mea et Roberto fratre meo”, by charter dated 1192[1481]. m ROBERT de Coucy Seigneur de Boves, son of THOMAS Comte d´Amiens, Seigneur de Coucy & his third wife Mélisende de Crècy (-killed in battle Acre 19 Jun 1191).

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.

ANSELME de Saint-Pol "Candavène", son of HUGUES [III] "Candavène" Comte de Saint-Pol & his first wife --- (-1175 or after). "Hugo Candavene" founded the abbey of Cercamp, with the consent of "filii eius Engelrandus et Hugo, Anselmus, Radulfus et Wido", by charter dated 1137[1482]. "Ingelrannus…de Sancto Paulo comes" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "Anselmo fratre meo" by charter dated 1153[1483]. Seigneur de Lucheux 1162. Seigneur de Tarentefirt 1169. Comte de Saint-Pol 1170.

m firstly ---.

m secondly EUSTACHIE, divorced wife of GEOFFREY de Mandeville Earl of Essex, daughter of --- & his wife Isabelle (-before 12 Nov 1164). Relative of Henry II King of England [1484].

m thirdly as her first husband, MATHILDE, daughter of ---. 1202. She married secondly Hugues de Chaumont.

Comte Anselme & his first wife had five children:

1. ENGUERRAND de Saint-Pol . Seigneur de Beauval 1164/1188.

2. MARGUERITE de Saint-Pol . Her parentage is confirmed by Villehardouin who records that "Count Hugh of St Paul, Peter of Amiens his nephew…" formed the third division in the attack on Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204[1485]. 1183/1219. m (before 1190) DREUX Châtelain d'Amiens, son of ADELELME [II] Châtelain d´Amiens & his wife Ada --- (-[1194/95]).

3. FLANDRINE de Saint-Pol . ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Flandrinam comitis Sancti-Pauli Hugonis neptem" as wife of "Willelmum de Ghisnis [filium Willelmi Andomarensis castellanus]"[1486]. 1202. m GUILLAUME de Guines, son of ARNOUL [I] Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Saint-Omer. 1177/1217.

4. MARIE de Saint-Pol . 1202.

5. BEATRIX de Saint-Pol . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Johannes comes Pontivi" confirmed rights of the monks of Val, with the consent of "Guidonis fratris mei et Beatricis comitisse uxoris mee", by charter dated 1177, which also names "mater mea Ida comitissa"[1487]. 1202. m (before 4 Dec 1170) as his third wife, JEAN [I] Comte de Ponthieu, son of GUY [II] Comte de Ponthieu & his wife Ida --- (-Acre 30 Jun 1191).

Comte Anselme & his third wife had two children:

6. HUGUES [IV] de Saint-Pol "Candavène" (-Feb 1205). Comte de Saint-Pol 1175. On crusade 1192 and 1200. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[1488]. Villehardouin records that "Count Hugh of St Paul, Peter of Amiens his nephew…" formed the third division in the attack on Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204[1489]. Lord of Didymotika 1204. m ([1178]) as her second husband, YOLANDE de Hainaut, widow of IVES [II] de Nesle Comte de Soissons, daughter of BAUDOUIN IV Comte de Hainaut & his wife Alix de Namur ([1131/35]-after Apr 1202). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Yolandem, Agnetem, Lauretam" as the daughters of "Alidis comitissa Hanonensis …cum viro Balduino comite", specifying that Yolande married firstly "Ivo senior…comes Suessonis dominusque Nigelle", but was childless by her first husband, and married secondly "Hugonis Sancti Pauli", recording in a later passage that she was 47 years old at the time of her second marriage in 1178[1490], although her age is probably exaggerated considering that she gave birth to two children by her second husband. 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 (second among those listed) "cometissa Suessionensis Hyolenz" specifying that she later married "comiti Hugoni de Sancto Paulo"[1491]. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[1492]. Comte Hugues [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) ELISABETH de Saint-Pol ([1179]-before 1240). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Elizabeth et Eustachium" as the children of "Hugonis Sancti Pauli" & his wife[1493]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ysabellam uxorem comitis Galtheri de Castellione, qui per uxorem factus est comes de Sancto Paulo, et Eustaciam uxorem Iohannis de Nigella" as children of "comiti Hugoni de Sancto Paulo" & his wife[1494]. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[1495]. "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[1496]. Ctss de Saint-Pol 1205. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium refers to the wife of "Waltheri de Castellione" as "filiam Hugonis comitis Sancti-Pauli"[1497]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated [2/30] Apr 1233 under which her son “Hugo comes Sancti Pauli” did homage to Louis IX King of France for the lands of “mater mea I. comitissa Sancti Pauli et Johannes de Bethunia, qui dicebatur eius maritus”[1498], although the last phrase suggests doubt about whether the couple was actually married. m firstly (1196) GAUCHER [III] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Alix de Dreux [Capet] (-killed in battle Oct 1219). Comte de Saint-Pol. m secondly (1231) JEAN de Béthune, son of GUILLAUME [III] de Béthune & his wife Mathilde van Dendermonde (-before 1240).

b) EUSTACHE de Saint-Pol ([1180]-before 1241). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Elizabeth et Eustachium" as the children of "Hugonis Sancti Pauli" & his wife[1499]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ysabellam uxorem comitis Galtheri de Castellione, qui per uxorem factus est comes de Sancto Paulo, et Eustaciam uxorem Iohannis de Nigella" as children of "comiti Hugoni de Sancto Paulo" & his wife[1500]. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[1501]. m (before 1200) JEAN [II] de Nesle, son of JEAN Seigneur de Nesle, de Falvy et de Hérelle & his wife Elisabeth van Peteghem (-23 Dec 1239). Châtelain de Bruges 1200.

7. GUY de Saint-Pol (-1202 or after). Seneschal of Ponthieu 1196/1197.

B. COMTES de SAINT-POL (CHÂTILLON)

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

GAUCHER [III] de Châtillon, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Alix de Dreux [Capet] (-killed in battle Oct 1219). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitis Galtheri de Sancto Paulo" as son of "Guidonem [filii Galtheiro de Monteis]i"[1502]. Seigneur de Châtillon, de Toissy, de Crécy et de Pierrefonds. "Gaucherus de Castellione dominus de Mongai" confirmed a donation to Saint-Denis by “sororio meo Balduino de Donion et...sorori meæ Amiciæ” by charter dated Mar 1201[1503]. Comte de Saint-Pol. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "comes Sancti Pauli" holding two knights´ fees "in Roinges, Donmawe, Alferstone" in Essex, Hertfordshire in [1210/12][1504]. "Galchero comiti S. Pauli et filiis suis de uxore sua" donated “Toringniacum in Normannia” to Philippe II King of France by charter dated Feb 1218 (O.S.)[1505]. A charter dated 1219 records that "Galcherus quondam dictus comes Sancti Pauli" donated property to Saint-Denis, with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone et Hugone et uxore sua”, by charter dated 1219[1506].

m (1196) as her first husband, ELISABETH de Saint-Pol, daughter of HUGUES [IV] "Candavène" Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Yolande de Hainaut (-before 1240). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ysabellam uxorem comitis Galtheri de Castellione, qui per uxorem factus est comes de Sancto Paulo, et Eustaciam uxorem Iohannis de Nigella" as children of "comiti Hugoni de Sancto Paulo" & his wife[1507]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Elizabeth et Eustachium" as the children of "Hugonis Sancti Pauli" & his wife[1508]. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[1509]. "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[1510]. Ctss de Saint-Pol 1205. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium refers to the wife of "Waltheri de Castellione" as "filiam Hugonis comitis Sancti-Pauli"[1511]. She married secondly (1231) Jean de Béthune. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated [2/30] Apr 1233 under which her son “Hugo comes Sancti Pauli” did homage to Louis IX King of France for the lands of “mater mea I. comitissa Sancti Pauli et Johannes de Bethunia, qui dicebatur eius maritus”[1512], although the last phrase suggests doubt about whether the couple was actually married.

Comte Gaucher & his wife had four children:

1. GUY [I] de Châtillon (-killed in battle Avignon 8 Aug 1226). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guido primogenitus Galtheri de Sancti Paolo" when recording his marriage[1513]. He succeeded his father in 1219 as Comte de Saint-Pol. A charter dated 1219 records that "Galcherus quondam dictus comes Sancti Pauli" donated property to Saint-Denis, with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone et Hugone et uxore sua”, by charter dated 1219[1514]. Seigneur de Montjay et de Broigny. The Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis records that "Gui comte de Saint-Paul" was killed at Avignon in 1226 "d'une pierre lancée d'un pierrier"[1515]. The Chronicon Turonense records that "Guido Comes Sancti-Pauli" was killed "VI Id Aug" in 1226 during the assault on Avignon[1516]. m (1221) AGNES de Donzy, daughter of HERVE [IV] de Donzy Comte de Nevers & his wife Mathilde de Courtenay Ctss de Nevers, d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre (-1225). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comiti Herveo Nivernensi…filia" was betrothed to "Philippo primogenitor domni Ludovici", and that after he died she married "Guido primogenitus Galtheri de Sancti Paolo"[1517]. The Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis records in 1222 the marriage of the daughter of "Henri comte de Nevers" and "Gui comte de Saint-Paul"[1518]. She succeeded her father in 1222 as Dame de Donzy. Comte Guy [I] & his wife had two children:

a) YOLANDE de Châtillon ([1221/22]-1254). The marriage contract of "Hugues de Châtillon…Iolande fille de feu Guy de Châtillon et nièce dudit Hugues" and "Archambaud de Bourbon", adding that she would remain "jusqu´à l´âge nubile en la garde de Dreux de Mello", by charter dated Feb 1228[1519]. The estimated birth date of Yolande's first child is [1234/35]. If this is correct (bearing in mind that it would mean that Yolande was no older than 13 when she gave birth), she must have been her parents' first child, born soon after their marriage. Heiress of the county of Nevers. m (Betrothed Feb 1228, [30 May 1228]) ARCHAMBAUD [IX] de Bourbon, son of ARCHAMBAUD [VIII] "le Grand" Sire de Bourbon [Dampierre] & his wife Beatrix de Montluçom (-Cyprus 15 Jan 1249).

b) GAUCHER de Châtillon (-Munyat Abu Abdallah, Egypt 6 Apr 1251). Seigneur de Montjay, de Broigny, de Donzy et de Saint-Aignan. Heir of the county of Nevers. Matthew of Paris records that "Gautherus quoque de Chasteillun" was captured in the battle in which Louis IX King of France was captured (Faraskur 6 Apr 1250) and brought to the caliph[1520]. m (contract Dec 1236, before 1241) JEANNE de France Ctss de Boulogne, daughter of PHILIPPE "Hurepel" de France Comte de Clermont et de Boulogne & his wife Mathilde Ctss de Dammartin et de Boulogne (1219-14 Jan 1252). The marriage contract between “Hues de Chastelon, cuens de Saint Pol et de Blois…Gauchier son neveu” and “madame la contesse de Bouloingne Mahaut…sa fylle Jehanne” is dated Dec 1236[1521]. A charter dated Nov 1242 records a declaration by "Mathildis comtissa Bolonie…cum…marito nostro Alfonso filio…regis Portugalie comiti Bolonie" relating to her testament and names "Gaucherus de Castellione et Johanna filia nostra uxor eiusdem, heredes nostri"[1522]. The Chronicon Savigniacense records the death in 1258 (presumably O. S.) of "Matildis Comitissa Boloniæ" and the reversion of her county to the king[1523].

2. HUGUES [I] de Châtillon (- 9 Apr 1248). A charter dated 1219 records that "Galcherus quondam dictus comes Sancti Pauli" donated property to Saint-Denis, with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone et Hugone et uxore sua”, by charter dated 1219[1524]. He succeeded his father in 1219 as Seigneur de Châtillon, de Troissy, de Crècy et d'Ancre. He succeeded as Comte de Blois in 1231, by right of his second wife. He succeeded in 1240 as Comte de Saint-Pol.

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3. [BEATRIX de Châtillon (-1233, bur Genlis Sainte-Elisabeth). Du Chesne records her marriage and states that she and her husband founded the abbey of Sainte Elisabeth de Genlis where she was buried, citing in his Preuves only a communication "par le sieur Hozier" stating that “Aubert de Hanest Seigneur de Genly fils puisné de Messire Florent Seigneur de Hangest et de Genly espousa Dame Beatrix de Chastillon seur d´Ysabeau femme de Messire Raoul de Coucy” and reporting their foundation and burial[1525]. This statement is inaccurate concerning the wife of Raoul de Coucy. It is not known whether it is accurate concerning Aubert de Hangest and his wife. m AUBERT [III] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis, son of AUBERT [II] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis & his wife Comtesse --- (-[after Mar 1231]).]

4. EUSTACHIE de Châtillon . "Eustacia domini Galcheri de Castillione comitis Sti Pauli filia, uxor…Danielis advocati Attrebatensis ac domini Bettuniensis" confirmed her husband´s donation to the canons of Arras by charter dated Feb 1218[1526]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly DANIEL de Béthune, son of GUILLAUME [III] de Béthune & his wife Mathilde van Dendermonde (-1227 or after). m secondly as his first wife, ROBERT [II] de Wavrin Seneschal of Flanders, son of HELIE [IV] de Wavrin & his wife Félicie de Montmirail.

HUGUES [I] de Châtillon, son of GAUCHER [III] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Elisabeth Ctss de Saint-Pol (- 9 Apr 1248). A charter dated 1219 records that "Galcherus quondam dictus comes Sancti Pauli" donated property to Saint-Denis, with the consent of “filiis suis Guidone et Hugone et uxore sua”, by charter dated 1219[1527]. “Hugo de Castellione, quondam filius Sancti Pauli comitis” founded the abbey of “Pons Beate Marie” by charter dated Apr 1226[1528]. He succeeded his father in 1219 as Seigneur de Châtillon, de Troissy, de Crècy et d'Ancre. He succeeded as Comte de Blois in 1231, by right of his second wife. “Hugo comes Sancti Pauli” did homage to Louis IX King of France for the lands of “mater mea I. comitissa Sancti Pauli et Johannes de Bethunia, qui dicebatur eius maritus” by charter dated [2/30] Apr 1233[1529]. He succeeded in 1240 as Comte de Saint-Pol. Matthew of Paris records the death at Avignon of "Hugo de Chastellone comes Sancti Pauli et de Bles" while crossing France on his way to join the Crusade[1530]. The necrology of Chartres cathedral records the death "V Id Apr" of "Hugo de Castellione comes Sancti Pauli", stating that "uxorem Mariam" donated property for his soul[1531]. “...Heredes comitis Sancti Pauli...” are named in the charter dated May 1249 which records payments made to the executors of the testament of “domini Philippi quondam comitis Bolonie”[1532].

m firstly (after Aug 1216) AGNES de Bar, daughter of THIBAUT I Comte de Bar & his second wife Ermesinde de Bar-sur-Seine (-before 1225). A marriage contract between "Galcherus de Castellione comes S. Pauli...filius meus Hugo" and “sorore...comitis Barriducis” is dated Aug 1216[1533]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

m secondly MARIE d'Avesnes, daughter of GAUTHIER [II] Seigneur d'Avesnes, Comte de Blois & his wife Marguerite Ctss de Blois (-after 12 Apr 1241). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "unicam…filiam Mariam" as child of "dominus Galterus filius [Jacobi] primogeniti" and his wife, adding that she married "comiti Sancti-Pauli Hugoni"[1534]. She succeeded her mother in 1231 as Ctss de Blois. The testament of “Maria comitissa Blesis et Sancti Pauli” is dated 12 Apr 1241 and names “dominus meus Hugo de Castellione comes Sancti Pauli et Blesis et…matertera mea Ysabellis comitissa Carnotensis…Richardo de Bellomonte et…consanguinea mea Matildi uxore sua”[1535].

m thirdly MATHILDE de Guines, daughter of ARNOUL [II] Comte de Guines & his wife Beatrix de Bourbourg. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Some doubt must be cast on this marriage by the necrology of Chartres cathedral which records the death "V Id Apr" of "Hugo de Castellione comes Sancti Pauli", stating that "uxorem Mariam" donated property for his soul[1536].

Comte Hugues & his second wife had four children:

1. JEAN (-28 Jun 1279). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Joannem, Guidonem et Galterum" as the three children of "comiti Sancti-Pauli Hugoni" and his wife[1537]. He succeeded in 1249 as Comte de Blois, de Chartres et de Dunois. Seigneur d'Avesnes, de Guise et de Leuze.

- COMTES de BLOIS.

2. GUY [II] (after 1226-12 Mar 1289, bur Chercamp). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Joannem, Guidonem et Galterum" as the three children of "comiti Sancti-Pauli Hugoni" and his wife[1538]. He succeeded in 1249 as Comte de Saint-Pol. "Guido de Castillione comes Sancti Pauli" confirmed the transfer of the canons from the church "infra munitionem castri mei" made by "bone memoriæ Hugo de Castillione comes Sancti Pauli quondam pater meus", by charter dated mid-May 1251[1539]. Seigneur d'Ancre et d'Aubigny-en-Artois. m ([Naples before 31 May 1254]) as his second wife, MATHILDE de Brabant, widow of ROBERT [I] Comte d'Artois, daughter of HENRI II Duke of Brabant & his first wife Maria von Hohenstaufen (1224-29 Sep 1288, bur Abbey of Cercamp, Artois). The Oude Kronik van Brabant names (in order) "Mechtildim comitissam Atrebatensem et Sancti Pauli, Mariam comitissam palatinam Reni, Beatricem lantgraviam Thuringie postea comitissam Flandrie, et Margaretam sanctiomonialem, postea abbatissam in Valle Ducis" as the daughters of "Henricus secundus et quintus dux Brabancie" and his first wife Marie[1540]. The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ names "Machtildis" as oldest of the four daughters of "Henricus…secundus dux" and his wife Maria, and her first husband "Roberto comitis Attrebatensi, filio Regis Francie", their children "Robertum comitem Attrebatensem et unam filiam", and her second husband "comiti Sancti Pauli" referring to but not naming their sons and daughters[1541]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the marriage "apud Conpendium in octavis Pentecostes" of "Francie frater regis Robertus" and "Mathilde filia ducis Brabantie"[1542]. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" married "Macthildem filiam Henrici ducis Brabantiæ, relictam comitis Atrebatensis Roberti"[1543]. Comte Guy [II] & his wife had five children:

a) HUGUES [II] (-1307). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Hugonem comitem Blesensem qui nunc est, et Guidonem nunc comitem Sancti-Pauli, et Jacobum dominum Lutosæ" as the children of "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" and his wife[1544]. He succeeded in 1292 as Comte de Blois et de Dunois. 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"[1545].

- COMTES de BLOIS.

b) GUY [III] (-6 Apr 1317). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Hugonem comitem Blesensem qui nunc est, et Guidonem nunc comitem Sancti-Pauli, et Jacobum dominum Lutosæ" as the children of "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" and his wife[1546]. He succeeded as Comte de Saint-Pol.

- see below.

c) JACQUES [I] (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Hugonem comitem Blesensem qui nunc est, et Guidonem nunc comitem Sancti-Pauli, et Jacobum dominum Lutosæ" as the children of "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" and his wife[1547]. Seigneur de Leuze, de Condé, de Carency, de Huquoy et d'Aubigny.

- SEIGNEURS de CONDE.

d) BEATRIX (-Saint-Pol 1304, bur Abbaye de Cercamp). The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, records that "Jehan fils du dit Alphons" married "Bietrix de Saint Pol, fille au conte de Saint Pol", adding that she was reputed "la plus belle qui fust en France" and that it was rumoured that she was "femme au roy Philippes le Biax"[1548]. m JEAN de Brienne Comte d'Eu, son of ALPHONSE de Brienne Comte d'Eu & his wife Marie de Lusignan Ctss d'Eu (-Clermont-en-Beauvaisis 12 Jun 1294, bur Foucarmont).

e) JEANNE . m ([1272]) as his first wife, GUILLAUME [III] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Châteauroux, son of GUILLAUME [II] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Châteauroux & his wife Agnes [Agathe] de Lusignan (-2 May 1322, bur Châteauroux).

3. GAUCHER [IV] (-1261). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Joannem, Guidonem et Galterum" as the three children of "comiti Sancti-Pauli Hugoni" and his wife, adding that "Galterus tertius filius dicti Hugonis" inherited "terram…de Cretiaco" and married "filia domini Triangulensis" by whom he fathered "unicum…filium Galtherum"[1549]. Seigneur de Châtillon, de Crècy, de Crèvecœur, de Troissy et de Marigny. m (before 1258) ISABELLE de Villehardouin, daughter of GUILLAUME [I] de Villehardouin Seigneur de Lezinnes & his wife Marguerite de Mello (-after Feb 1265). "Helye Juif et Ioya sa femme" acknowledged payment of debts by “Gaucher de Chastillon et Isabel de Lisines sa femme” by charter dated 1258[1550]. "Ysabeaus de Lisines dame de Crecy fame de...Gauchier Signor de Crecy" confirmed donations to l´abbaye du Pont aux Dames made by “Gauchier de Chastillon sires de Crecy” by charter dated Feb 1265[1551]. Gaucher [IV] & his wife had three children:

a) GAUCHER [V] de Châtillon (-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[1552]. Seigneur de Châtillon. Comte de Porcien. 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"[1553]. Connétable de France 1302.

- COMTES de PORCIEN.

b) GUY de Châtillon (-before Mar 1286). "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[1554]. "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[1555].

c) MARIE de Châtillon (-1296). m (1277) MILON [V] Seigneur de Noyers, son of MILON [IV] Seigneur de Noyers & his wife Alixent --- (-1291).

4. HUGUES [II] (-1255).

GUY [III] de Châtillon, son of GUY [II] de Châtillon Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Beatrix de Brabant (-6 Apr 1317). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Hugonem comitem Blesensem qui nunc est, et Guidonem nunc comitem Sancti-Pauli, et Jacobum dominum Lutosæ" as the children of "Johannes…fratri Guidoni [comes] Sancti Pauli" and his wife[1556]. He succeeded as Comte de Saint-Pol. 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"[1557].

m (22 Jul 1292) MARIE de Bretagne, daughter of JEAN II Duke of Brittany & his wife Beatrix of England (1268-5 May 1339, bur Abbaye de Cercamp). Heiress of Clermont. Dame d'Elincourt et d'Arleux 1317.

Guy [III] & his wife had six children:

1. JEAN de Châtillon (-before 1344). Comte de Saint-Pol. m as her first husband, JEANNE de Fiennes, daughter of JEAN de Fiennes & his wife Isabelle de Flandre (-after 3 Jun 1353). She married secondly (1344) Jean de Mortagne Seigneur de Landas et de Bouvignies. Jean & his wife had two children:

a) GUY [IV] de Châtillon (-1360). Comte de Saint-Pol. m (contract 8 Dec 1350) JEANNE de Luxembourg, daughter of JEAN [I] de Luxembourg en Ligny & his first wife Alix de Flandre (-1392). She married secondly (contract 12 Mar 1384) Guy [VIII] Baron de La Rochefoucauld Seigneur de Marthon et de Blanzac.

b) MATHILDE de Châtillon ([1335]-after 27 Aug 1372). Ctss de Saint-Pol. m (1354) 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.

2. JACQUES de Châtillon . Seigneur d´Ancre. 1348/65.

3. MATHILDE de Châtillon (1293-3 Oct 1358, bur Paris, église des Cordeliers). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the third marriage in 1308 of "comes Valesii Karolus" and "filiam Guidonis comitis sancti Pauli"[1558]. m (Poitiers Jul 1308) as his third wife, CHARLES Comte de Valois, son of PHILIPPE III "le Hardi" King of France & his first wife Infanta doña Isabel de Aragón (Vincennes 12 Mar 1270-Le Perray, Yvelines 16 Dec 1325, bur Paris, église des Jacobins).

4. MARIE de Châtillon (-Denny Abbey, Cambridgeshire 16/17 Mar 1377, bur Denny Abbey). She founded Pembroke College, Cambridge[1559]. m (dispensation 22 Apr 1321, Paris 13 Jul 1321) as his second wife, AYMAR de Valence, son of GUILLAUME de Lusignan "de Valence" Seigneur de Valence Lord of Pembroke & his wife Joan Munchensy ([1270][1560]-in France 23 Jun 1324, bur 1 Aug 1324 Westminster Abbey).

5. ELEONORE de Châtillon (-after 1357). m JEAN [III] Malet Seigneur de Graville, son of --- (-13 Apr 1355).

6. JEANNE de Châtillon (-after 1353). m MILON de Maizy, son of ---.

Chapter 11. COMTES de VALOIS et du VEXIN

A. COMTES de VALOIS et du VEXIN

RAOUL de Mantes, son of GAUTHIER [II] "le Blanc" Comte d´Amiens et du Vexin, Comte de Mantes & his wife Adela --- (-1060). "Walterius comes" donated property "prope nostrum castellum…Medanta" to "Carnotensi monasterio Sancti Petri", for the soul of "coniugis mee Adelidis filiorumque meorum", by charter to [1006], signed by "Walterii comitis, Rodulfi filii eius, Drogonis filii eius…"[1561]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Rodulfum" as son of "Gauterus Albus de Albamarla"[1562]. Comte de Valois et d'Amiens. "Comes Drogo…cum duobus fratribus Fulcone…et Rodulpho necnon uxore cum filiis supra memorati Drogonis" are named in a charter of "Robertus Rex" dated 1030[1563].

m [--- de Breteuil, daughter of HILDUIN [Gilduin] de Breteuil Vicomte de Chartres & his wife Emmeline de [Châteaudun] (-11 Sep 1051). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Du Chesne states that "Raoul frere de Dreux Comte de Vexin" married “la fille de Gelduin ou Hilduin Comte de Breteuil et de Clermont en Beauvoisin” who brought “la terre de Nanteuil surnommée de là Nanteuil le Hildouin en mémoire du Comte Hilduin son pere” but does not cite the corresponding primary source[1564]. Du Chesne does not name her.]

Comte Raoul & his wife had one child:

1. RAOUL [III] “le Grand” (-Péronne 23 Feb or 8 Sep 1074, bur Montdidier, later transferred to Crépy-en-Valois, église collégiale Saint-Arnoul). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Rodulfum" as son of "Rodulfum [filii Gauteri Albus de Albamarla]"[1565]. He succeeded [1030/35] as Comte de Valois. He headed the resistance to Henri I King of France from the death of Eudes II Comte de Blois in 1038, and as such led the campaigns of Beauvaisis in 1041[1566]. He succeeded his cousin Gautier [III] as Comte d'Amiens et du Vexin. "Comes Rodulfus et filius meus Walterus et Simon…" donated property to Montiérender by undated charter[1567]. First conseiller in the royal council, he was one of the most powerful and influential nobles in the kingdom. He was excommunicated because of the scandal of his third marriage, he reappeared at court only in 1070. "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" donated property to Sainte-Marie d'Amiens, with the consent of "Simon filius meus et Gualterus, Gualteri Tyrelli natus", by charter dated 1069, subscribed by "Anna uxor eius"[1568]. "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 "Radulfus comes" died "VIII Kal Mar"[1569]. m firstly ([1041/45]) as her fourth husband, AELIS de Bar-sur-Aube, widow firstly of RENAUD de Semur-en-Brionnais, secondly of RENARD Comte de Joigny and thirdly of ROGER [I] avoué de Vignory, daughter and heiress of NOCHER [III] Comte de Bar-sur-Aube et de Vitry-en-Perthois & his wife --- (([1020/25]-11 Sep 1053). 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[1570]. 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, Archardi proneptis" who had previously married "Rainaldum de Sinemuro, Rainardum comitem de Jooniaco, Rotgerium de Wangionis ripa"[1571]. 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[1572]. 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[1573]. "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"[1574]. m secondly (repudiated 1060) ALIENOR "Haquenez", daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Heiress of Montdidier et Péronne. Pope Alexander II wrote to Gervais Archbishop of Reims in 1062 recording that "comes Radulfus" had repudiated his (unnamed) wife on false charges of adultery and requiring him to take her back[1575]. m thirdly ([1061]) as her second husband, ANNA Iaroslavna, widow of HENRI I King of France, daughter of IAROSLAV I Vladimirovich "Mudriy/the Wise" Grand Prince of Kiev & his second wife Ingigerd Olafsdottir of Sweden (1036-5 Sep ([1075/78], bur Abbaye Villiers near La-Ferté-Alais). The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum records the marriage of "filiam regis Russorum Annam" with King Henri[1576]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Anna filia Georgii regis Sclavonum" as wife of King Henri[1577]. Consecrated Queen Consort at Reims on her wedding day. Queen Anna caused a scandal in France by her second marriage and was forced to leave the court, although she returned after her second husband's death in 1074[1578]. The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum records the marriage of "Anna, Henrici relicta" and "Rodulfo comitis"[1579]. "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" donated property to Sainte-Marie d'Amiens, with the consent of "Simon filius meus et Gualterus, Gualteri Tyrelli natus", by charter dated 1069, subscribed by "Anna uxor eius"[1580]. Comte Raoul III & his first wife had five children:

a) GAUTHIER (-in battle 6 Sep [1065/1067]). "Comes Rodulfus et filius meus Walterus et Simon…" donated property to Montiérender by undated charter[1581]. "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 "Walterius comes" died "VIII Id Sep"[1582]. Comte [de Bar-sur-Aube]. As his father was still alive at the time, it is supposed that Gauthier´s county was Bar-sur-Aube, inherited from his mother, but this is not beyond all doubt.

b) SIMON (-Rome [30 Sep/1 Oct] 1080, bur 1082 Rome St Peter). "Comes Rodulfus et filius meus Walterus et Simon…" donated property to Montiérender by undated charter[1583]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Symonem et filiam…Adala" children of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" and his wife Adela[1584]. "Rodulphus…Ambianensis comes" donated property to Sainte-Marie d'Amiens, with the consent of "Simon filius meus et Gualterus, Gualteri Tyrelli natus", by charter dated 1069, subscribed by "Anna uxor eius"[1585]. Comte de Valois, d'Amiens, de Montdidier et de Bar-sur-Aube. The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum names "Symon filius eius" as successor of "Vadensium comes Rodulfus", recording that he resigned the county and went on a pilgrimage to Rome where he died and was buried "in portico sancti Petri"[1586]. He was educated by Mathilde de Flandre, wife of William I King of England, but rejected the betrothal to his daughter[1587]. "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[1588]. He resigned his county in 1077 and became a monk. "Symon comes…effectus monacus" is named in a charter dated [1076?] under which Philippe I King of France confirmed his donations to Cluny[1589]. He went on pilgrimage to Rome where he died[1590]. The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "Kal Oct" of "Simon comes"[1591]. [Betrothed ([after 1069]) to AGATHE de Normandie, daughter of WILLIAM I King of England & his wife Mathilde de Flandre ([1064]-before 1074, bur Bayeux Cathedral). The Vita Simonis records a ficitional speech of William I King of England in which he offers his (unnamed) daughter's hand to Simon, specifying that she had previously been betrothed to "regis Hispaniarum Anfursi et Roberti principis Apuliæ"[1592]. The supposed betrothal to Robert of Apulia (which would have to be Robert "Guiscard" Duke of Apulia) is unrecorded in the numerous other sources dealing with his life and is probably pure fiction. This does not inspire confidence with respect to the historical accuracy of the whole passage, but if it is correct the daughter in question would presumably have been Agatha whose betrothal to "Amfursio regi Galliciæ" (presumably Alfonso VI King of Galicia and León, later King of Castile) is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[1593].] Betrothed (before 1077) to --- de la Marche, daughter of AUDEBERT [II] Comte de la Marche et du Périgueux & his wife Ponce ---. The Vita Simonis, interpolated in the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines, records the betrothal of "comes Symon" and "filiam comitis Hildeberti de Alvernis", specifying that Simon fled "ad monasterio de Casa Dei" without his father's knowledge before the marriage[1594].

c) ADELAIS de Valois (-after 1077). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Symonem et filiam…Adala" as children of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" and his wife Adela[1595]. 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"[1596]. Ctss de Valois. "Herbertus Vermandensium et Vadascorum comes" donated property to the church of Saint-Quentin and others, with the consent of "Alide coniugis meæ", by charter dated 1059 (date unlikely to be correct, considering that Héribert did not succeed as Comte de Valois until 1077)[1597]. m ([1059 or before]) HERIBERT [VI] Comte de Vermandois, son of EUDES Comte de Vermandois & his wife Pavia --- ([1032]-[1080]).

d) [ADELA [Alix] de Valois (-12 May [1093/1100], bur Saint-Faron). It is unclear whether the [second/third] wife of Thibaut III Comte de Blois could have been the daughter of Comte Raoul [III]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Alaydis soror sancti Symonis" as wife of "comiti Campanie Theobaldo", although he confuses her with her supposed niece Adelais, daughter of Héribert [IV] Comte de Vermandois, saying that she married "Hugoni fratri regis Philippi" after the death of her husband[1598]. The difficulty with Alberic´s statement is 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"[1599]. If the wife of Comte Thibaut III had been another daughter of Raoul [III], it is unclear why he would have been omitted from this document which appears to indicate clearly that Raoul had only two sons-in-law. Nevertheless, a close relationship with the family of the comtes de Valois is indicated by a charter dated to [1077/81] under which "Teobaudus comes palatinus…cum mulierum Adelaide" donated property to Montiérender, naming "bone memorie predecessorum…patris sui Odonis comitis et Heriberto cognomento senioris…comes Rodulfus predecessor suus et propinquus"[1600], the latter presumably referring to Comte Raoul [III]. In addition, Comte Thibaut acquired the county of Bar-sur-Aube after the death of Comte Raoul. If Thibaut had not been Raoul´s son-in-law, the basis for this acquisition is unclear. "Adeladis comitisse" subscribed the donation to Cluny by "Rotrocus castri Mauritanie comes atque Dunensis castri vicecomes" dated 11 Jan 1078, immediately after "Tetbaldi comitis, Stephani comitis"[1601], it being assumed that she was the wife of the former not the latter. The necrology of Saint-Loup, Troyes records the death "XII Mai" of "Aalais uxor Theobaudi comitis Campaniæ" and her burial "in monasterio Sancti Faronis"[1602]. m (before 1061) as his [second/third] wife, THIBAUT III Comte de Blois, Chartres et Champagne, son of EUDES II Comte de Blois, Chartres, Troyes et Champagne & his second wife Ermengarde d'Auvergne ([1010]-29/30 Sep 1089).]

e) [ELISABETH] de Valois (-[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"[1603]. It is unclear from the text whether this statement is based on primary source data. 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"[1604]. Dame de Châteauvillain et d'Arc-en-Barrois. m BARTHELEMY Sire de Broyes et de Beaufort, son of HUGUES [I] "Bardoul" Seigneur de Broyes, de Beaufort et de Pithiviers & his wife --- (-after 1072).

B. VICOMTES du VEXIN

1. HUGUES . Vicomte de Vexin. A charter dated 1034 records the settlement of claims by "Hugone vicecomiti Vilcasini" over "terra Sancti Petri Gisiacensi", with the consent of "senioris sui comitis Droconis", witnessed by "Gualerannus frater ipsius vicecomitis, Richardus de Nielfa consanguineus eius, Sanson vicecomes de Medanta…Teduinus vicecomes, Amelius frater eius…Rodulfus delicatus…"[1605].

2. WALERAN . A charter dated 1034 records the settlement of claims by "Hugone vicecomiti Vilcasini" over "terra Sancti Petri Gisiacensi", with the consent of "senioris sui comitis Droconis", witnessed by "Gualerannus frater ipsius vicecomitis, Richardus de Nielfa consanguineus eius, Sanson vicecomes de Medanta…Teduinus vicecomes, Amelius frater eius…Rodulfus delicatus…"[1606].

Chapter 12. COMTES de VERMANDOIS

The county of Vermandois was formed by Héribert, a descendant of the early Carolingian kings of Italy whose direct ancestors had established themselves as counts in the area north of Paris. Héribert acquired Vermandois and Saint-Quentin in 896, followed by Soissons in 898[1607]. His son count Héribert [II] acquired control over the archbishopric of Reims by engineering the appointment of his infant son as archbishop in 925. He also acquired Amiens, the Vexin and Artois, although these territories were disputed by Arnoul I Count of Flanders. The rivalry between the counts of Vermandois and the counts of Flanders was triggered in 896 by the murder of the brother of Baudouin II Count of Flanders by the forces of count Héribert [I]. It persisted throughout the first half of the 10th century. The two power-bases appear to have been fairly evenly balanced, the result being that neither was able to dominate the whole of northern France. Another factor which must have rendered domination by either side more difficult was that the territory of the bishopric of Cambrai, directly north of Vermandois and south of Flanders, had been allocated to Lotharingia under the 843 treaty of Verdun, while the rest of northern France fell within the kingdom of the West Franks. Cambrai therefore represented a political barrier to either side extending control into the eastern part of the other's territory. Both the Flanders and Vermandois families lost political power during the early part of the second half of the 10th century. The territory of the Vermandois family was partitioned after the death of count Héribert [II] in 943 to provide appanages for his three sons, none of whom appears to have inherited their father's energy, and in the following century most of it passed by inheritance into the domaine royale of the Capetian kings.

A. COMTES de VERMANDOIS 896-1080 (CAROLINGIAN)

HERIBERT [I], son of PEPIN [Carolingian] Seigneur de Péronne et de St Quentin, Comte near Paris ([848/850]-murdered [900/6 Nov 907]). Regino names (in order) "Bernardum, Pippinum et Heribertum" as the three children of "Pippinum", specifying that Héribert killed "Rodulfum comitem filium Balduini comitis"[1608]. "Heribertus, Bernhardi frater" is named in the Vita Hludowicis Imperatoris[1609]. He was at the court of Emperor Charles II “le Chauve” in 877. Comte de Soissons 886/898. Abbé de St Crépin. Comte de Meaux et de Madrie 888/889[1610]. He became Comte de Vermandois in 896. The Annales Vedastini record that "Rodulfus comes" disrupted the peace in 896 and took the property of "Heribertus et Erkingerus", that "Odo rex" besieged "castrum sancti Quintini et Peronam" and expelled Raoul's supporters, and that Héribert killed Raoul[1611]. Comte Héribert opposed Eudes King of France, but was reconciled with the king in 897, an event which may have been confirmed by the marriage of Héribert's daughter to the king's nephew Robert[1612]. Baudouin II Count of Flanders attacked Vermandois, was driven out by 900 but reconquered it and killed Héribert [I] Comte de Vermandois in revenge for his brother's death[1613].

m [LIETGARDIS], daughter of --- (-27 May ----). The name of the wife of Comte Héribert is not known. However, a "Comtesse Liedgardis", different from the daughter of Comte Héribert [II], is named who could have been his wife[1614]. If this is correct, the necrology of Reims which records the death "VI Kal Jun" of "Letgardis comitissa"[1615], may refer to the same person[1616]. According to the Histoire de Guise, Albert Comte de Vermandois constructed the abbey of Saint-Michel at Rochefort in 945 "d'accord avec la comtesse Hérésinde sa femme", while in 947 Hérésinde founded the nearby Benedictine convent of Bucilly[1617]. The source assumes that this refers to Albert Comte de Vermandois, but his supposed marriage to Hérésinde is not mentioned by Settipani[1618]. According to the introduction to the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Bucilly, Bucilly was founded by "Gerberge, femme d'Albert I Comte de Vermandois" although it notes that "certains auteurs ont voulu faire remonter [sa foundation] à la libéralité de Hersinde femme d'Herbert Comte de Vermandois morte en 901"[1619]. No other reference has been found to Hérésinde being the wife of Comte Héribert ]I].

Comte Héribert [I] & his wife had four children:

1. HERIBERT [II] ([880]-23 Feb 943, bur Saint Quentin). None of the sources so far consulted states explicitly that Heribert [II] and his sister Beatrix were the children of Heribert [I] but this looks probable. He succeeded his father in [900/907] as Comte de Meaux, de Soissons et de Vermandois.

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2. BEATRIX de Vermandois ([880/83]-after 26 Mar 931). None of the sources so far consulted state explicitly that Heribert [II] and his sister Beatrix were the children of Heribert [I] but this looks probable. Her birth date range is estimated from her eldest daughter giving birth to her own first child in [915]. The Historia Francorum Senonensis records that "sororem Herberti" was the wife of "Robertus princeps" who rebelled against Charles III "le Simple" King of the West Franks[1620]. Guillaume de Jumièges records that Duke Robert's wife was the sister of Héribert, and that the couple had a son named Hugues[1621]. The marriage may have been arranged to confirm her father's reconciliation with Eudes King of France, who was her husband's uncle[1622]. Werner suggests [897] as the date of the marriage, on the assumption that it followed the political reconciliation between Béatrix's father and Robert's uncle[1623]. As discussed in relation to Robert's first marriage in the document FRANCE CAPETIAN KINGS, there is a possibility that Robert's first wife was still alive in 907, which would of course mean that Béatrix's marriage took place after that date. m ([897]) as his second wife, ROBERT Marquis en Neustrie, son of ROBERT “le Fort” Marquis en Neustrie & his [second] wife --- ([860]-killed in battle near Soissons 15 Jun 923). Comte de Paris 898. He was elected 22 Jun 922 as ROBERT I King of France.

3. [daughter [ADELA] . Jackman suggests[1624] that the wife of Graf Gebhard [Konradiner] was the daughter of Héribert [I] Comte de Vermandois, although this appears supported only by onomastic indications. The name of Graf Gebhard's wife is not given explicitly in the sources. However, an "Adela" is named in a name-list in the Reichenau memorial book dated [926/32] which appears to include members of the Konradiner family, Jackman suggesting that she is well placed in the list to be Graf Gebhard's wife[1625], although this is not the only possible interpretation of the text. m GEBHARD Graf im Ufgau, son of EBERHARD Graf in der Ortenau [Konradiner] & his wife Wiltrud --- (-after 15 Jan 947).]

4. [daughter [CUNIGUNDIS] ([890/900]-after 943). The Vermandois origin of Graf Udo's wife is suggested by the fact that Flodoard refers to the wife of "Uddone [frater Hermanno]" as amita of "Hugo [de Vermandois Archbishop of Reims]"[1626]. The name of Graf Udo's wife is not given explicitly in the sources. However, a "Cunegundis" is named in a name-list in the Reichenau memorial book dated [926/32] which appears to include members of the Konradiner family, Jackman suggesting that she is well placed in the list to be Graf Gebhard's wife[1627], although this is not the only possible interpretation of the text. Her birth date range is estimated from her estimated marriage date. m ([915]) UDO Graf in der Wetterau, son of GEBHARD Graf in der Wetterau [Konradiner] & his wife Hidda --- (-12 Dec 949).]

HERIBERT [II], son of HERIBERT [I] Comte de Vermandois & his wife [Liedgardis] --- ([880]-23 Feb 943, bur Saint Quentin). None of the sources so far consulted state explicitly that Héribert [II] and his sister Beatrix were the children of Héribert [I] but this looks probable. He succeeded his father in [900/907] as Comte de Meaux, de Soissons et de Vermandois. Lay Abbot of St Crépin and St Médard at Soissons. Comte Héribert took part in the rebellion against Charles III “le Simple” King of France in 922 and tricked the ex-king into capture. Héribert consolidated his power by arranging for his young son to be made Archbishop of Reims. Comte Héribert received Péronne from Raoul King of France in 924. Together with forces of Arnoul I Count of Flanders, Héribert captured the Viking stronghold of Eu[1628]. Following this he apparently forged an alliance with Comte Rollo in [927][1629], leaving his son Eudes with Rollo as a hostage. Comte Héribert unsuccessfully attempted to capture Laon in 927[1630]. He accompanied the king into Burgundy in 928, when his son Eudes was granted the county of Vienne by Ugo King of Italy. With help from Hugues "le Grand" [Capet], King Raoul subdued Vermandois and Comte Héribert made his submission to the king[1631]. In 939. Héribert joined the alliance against Louis IV King of France led by Otto I "der Große" King of Germany, who raided Frankish territory and forced King Louis to renounce his claim to the throne of Lotharingia. Together with Hugues "le Grand" [Capet], Héribert besieged Reims, forcing the restoration of his son as archbishop, and also besieged King Louis at Laon. Flodoard records the death of "Heribertus comes" in 943 and his burial at Saint-Quentin[1632]. The necrology of Reims Cathedral records the death "VII Kal Mar" of "Heribertus comes"[1633]. On his death in 943, his territories were divided between his sons by their maternal uncle Hugues "le Grand".

m (before 21 May 907) [ADELA], daughter of ROBERT Marquis en Neustrie, Comte de Paris [later ROBERT I King of France] & his first wife [Adela] --- (before 898-). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to "comitis Heriberti gener…Roberti" and in a later passage to the sister of "dux Hugo Cappatus" as the wife of "comitis Heriberti de Peroni, Campanie et Veromandie" but does not name her[1634]. Her origin is confirmed by Flodoard naming "Hugo dux cum nepotibus suis, Heriberti filiis" in 943[1635]. Her birth date is estimated from the birth of her first child in [915]. Her name is deduced as follows. The 21 May 907 donation of Rebais abbey to the church of Paris refers to "comitis Rotberti et Adele comitisse"[1636]. Although this phrasing usually indicates husband and wife, Settipani suggests that the chronology of the life of King Robert's son Hugues (attested as Robert's son by his second wife Béatrix) favours his birth, and therefore his father's second marriage, well before 907, which would mean "Adele" could not have been Robert's wife. This reasoning appears based firstly on Hugues already being married in [914], and secondly on the probability of his having reached the age of majority when he was recognised as duke in 922. The 907 document is explained as referring to Robert and his elder daughter. The issue, however, is not beyond doubt, especially if the document in question was misdated. Her marriage date assumes that this identification is correct.

Comte Héribert II & his wife had [eight] children:

1. ODO [Eudes] ([915]-after 19 Jun 946). Flodoard records that "Odonis filii sui [=Heriberto]" was appointed vicecomes when Ugo King of Italy gave his father "provintiam Viennensem" in 928[1637]. His father left him in [927] as a hostage with Rollo Comte [de Normandie]. Unlike his father, he swore allegiance to Louis IV "d'Outremer" King of the Franks in 938 and received the guardianship of the royal residence at Laon. He occupied the town and county of Amiens, but was expelled in 944[1638].

2. ADELA de Vermandois ([915]-[Bruges 10 Oct] 960, bur Ghent, St Pieter). The Genealogica Arnulfi Comitis names "Adelam, domni Heriberti comitis filiam" as wife of "comes Arnulfus", specifying that she was "duorum Francorum regum, Odonis atque Rotberti, neptem"[1639]. Flodoard refers to the wife of "Arnoul" as sister of "Hugo [de Vermandois Archbishop of Reims]"[1640]. Her marriage was arranged to seal the alliance made in 934 between her father and her future husband[1641]. "Arnulfus Flandrie comes et marchisus" granted use of property "Snellenghem in pago Flandrensi" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for "uxore mea…Adala atque…filio meo Balduino et filia mea Lietgardis" and for deceased "Balduino genitore meo et Elstrudis genetrice mea atque Heeberto filio meo", by charter dated 10 Jul 953[1642]. "Adhela comitissa" freed two serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "fidelis nostri Amalrici", by charter dated 8 Sep 954, signed by "Balduini comitis…Odacri advocati"[1643]. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 960 of "Adala comitissa"[1644]. m (934) as his second wife, ARNOUL I "le Grand" Count of Flanders, son of BAUDOUIN II "le Chauve" Count of Flanders & his wife Ælfthryth of Wessex ([885/890]-murdered 27 Mar 964, bur Ghent, St Pieter).

3. HERIBERT [III] "le Vieux" ([910/26]-[983/early 985], bur Lagny). Flodoard names "Heriberti Adalberti fratris" when recording his marriage, and in a later passage "nepotes Hugonis, Heribertus et Rotbertus"[1645]. His date of birth has been estimated at [910/15] by Werner[1646], whereas Settipani supports a later estimate of [925/26][1647]. The former appears more consistent with Héribert's participation in his father's war from 938. If the latter is correct, comte Héribert would have been more than 20 years younger than his wife, which seems unlikely. There appears to be no basis for deciding between one or the other. He is documented with his father between 938 and 942 in the latter's war against King Louis IV, submitting to the king with his father in 942. Under the division of territories organised after his father's death in 943, Héribert became Comte d'Omois and received the fortress of Château-Thierry as well as the abbey of Saint-Médard, Soissons. King Lothaire appointed him comte du palais (comte palatin). He succeeded his brother Robert in 967 as Comte de Meaux et de Troyes. His proposed death date range in [983/early 985] is estimated on the following basis. A letter of Gerbert dated 983 records that "Heriberti Trecassini et Oddonis comitis filii Tedbaldi" were enemies of "Adelbero Remonis archiepiscopus"[1648]. 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[1649]. 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[1650]. 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] (nephew and successor of Héribert [III], son of the latter's brother Robert) 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. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the burial of "comes Trecensis Heribertus II cognomento Vetulus" in "abbatiam Latiniaci"[1651]. m (951) as her second husband, EADGIFU, widow of CHARLES III "le Simple" King of the Franks, daughter of EDWARD I King of Wessex & his second wife Ælfleda --- ([902/05][1652]-26 Sep after 951, bur Abbaye de Saint-Médard de Soissons). Flodoard names "Ottogeba regina, mater Ludowici regis" when recording her second marriage[1653].

4. HUGUES (920-Meaux 962). Flodoard names "Hugone diacono Heriberti filio", when recording his installation as archbishop of Reims in 940[1654]. His father engineered the grant by Raoul King of France of the temporal administration of the archbishopric of Reims to Hugues in 925, the appointment being confirmed by Pope John X, but the grant was withdrawn by the king in 932 after he besieged the city[1655]. Hugues entered holy orders in 940. His father, who had captured Reims in [Jun/Jul] 940, forced Hugues's restoration as archbishop. Besieged at Laon, King Louis IV was obliged to confirm Hugues's appointment as archbishop and also appointed Hugues as his Arch-Chancellor. Hugues was expelled from Reims in 946 when the town was retaken by King Louis. He was finally deprived of his archbishopric by the papal legate in 948. He died on returning from a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela[1656].

5. LUITGARDIS (before 925-14 Nov after 985, bur Chartres, Abbaye de Saint-Père). Rodulfus Glauber refers to the wife of Comte Guillaume as "sororem [Heribertum Trecorum comitem]", specifying that she was childless by her first husband, when recording her second marriage to "Tetbaldus"[1657]. The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum refers to the wife of "Tetbaudi comitis" as "sorore Herberti Trecorum comitis"[1658]. "Theobaldi comitis…Ledgardis comitisse" subscribed the charter dated 950 under which Ragnfred Bishop of Chartres donated property to Chartres Saint-Père, although the relationship between the two is not specified[1659]. "Ledgardis" donated property to "Sancti Petri Carnotensis ecclesiam", for the souls of "senioris mei…comitis Tedbaldi…patris mei Heirberti, Trecassini comitis", with the consent of "archipresule…Hugone et…comite Odone, filiis meis", by charter dated 5 Feb 978, signed by "…Emma comitissa Pictavæ urbis…"[1660]. “Ledgardis comitissa necnon Hugo episcopus et filius meus et item filius meus Odo comes” donated property to Saint-Martin de Tours, for the souls of “Theobaldi comitis quondam senioris mei…Richildis quondam sanctimonialis, eiusque filii Richardi episcopi” (referring to “dicti comitis et fratris sui Theobaldi”, in relation to Bishop Richard), by charter dated to [980][1661]. "Hugonis ducis, Odonis comitis, Hugonis sanctæ Bituricensis archipræsulis, Letgardis comitissæ, Bertæ comitissæ, Gauzfridi vicecomitis…" subscribed the charter dated 985 under which "Robertus" donated property to "Sancti Petri Carnotensis", on the advice of "Odonem, simul cum sua matre Ledgarde, pariterque dominam meam Bertam, ipsius æque coniugem"[1662]. The necrology of Chartres cathedral records the death "XVIII Kal Dec" of "Letgardis comitissa"[1663]. m firstly ([940]) as his second wife, GUILLAUME I “Longuespée” Comte [de Normandie], son of ROBERT I [Rollo] Comte [de Normandie] & his [second] wife Poppa de Bayeux (-murdered Péquigny-sur-Somme 17 Dec 942, bur Rouen, cathédrale de Notre-Dame). m secondly ([942/45]) THIBAUT [II] "le Tricheur" Comte de Blois, son of THIBAUT [I] "l'Ancien" Comte de Blois, Vicomte de Tours & his first wife --- (-16 Jan [975/77]).

6. ROBERT (-after 19 Jun 966). "Rodberti filium Heriberti comitis" witnessed a charter of "Gauzfredus comes" dated Jul 940[1664]. Under the division of territories organised after 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.

- COMTES de TROYES.

7. ADALBERT [Albert] (-8 Sep 987). Flodoard names "Adalbertus filius Heriberti"[1665]. Under the division of territories organised after his father's death in 943, Albert became Comte de Vermandois.

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8. [GUY (-after [986]). Dormay, in his Histoire de la ville de Soissons, records that "M. Renaut…dit avoir vu un manuscrit de Sainte-Croix d´Offemont, lequel ne se trouve plus" in which "Guy Comte de Soissons est appellé fils de Heribert Comte de Vermandois"[1666]. Comte de Soissons. "…Wido comes…" confirmed the charter dated Jun 974 under which Lothaire King of the West Franks confirmed the privileges of the monastery of Saint-Thierry near Reims[1667]. Lothaire King of the West Franks confirmed the privileges of the monastery of Saint-Eloy de Noyon, established by "piæ memoriæ nepos noster Lyudulfus Noviomanorum episcopus…assentientibus fratribus suis nepotibus nostris Alberto Viromandensi comite et Guidone", by charter dated to [980/986], signed by "Alberti Viromandensis comitis, Guidonis fratris eius…"[1668]. "Adalbertus comes, Heriberti comitis, Vidonis comitis…" subscribed the charter dated to [980] under which "Adalbertus comes…in meo Virodumensi comitatu" founded the abbey of Mont-Saint-Quentin near Péronne[1669]. He visited Rome in the mid-980s: Gerbert requested "Stephano Romanæ æcclesiæ diacono" to return books to him by "Guidonem Suessonicum comitem", dated to late 984[1670].]

- COMTES de SOISSONS.

ADALBERT [Albert] [I], son of HERIBERT [II] Comte de Vermandois & his wife Adela [Capet] (-8 Sep 987). Flodoard names "Adalbertus filius Heriberti"[1671]. Under the division of territories organised after his father's death in 943, he became Comte de Vermandois. Comte Albert re-established the abbey of Homblières and built Mont-Saint-Quentin[1672]. When his brother Hugues was deposed as archbishop of Reims in 948, Comte Albert gave up the family's struggle with Louis IV "d'Outremer" King of France and swore allegiance to the king. He opposed the election of Hugues Capet as king of France, but eventually submitted[1673]. A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "Albertus comes, Girberga comitissa, Harbertus, Otto, Lewultus, Girbertus, Gondrada, Ricardus, Harbertus comes, Walerannus laicus, Gisla…", the first four individuals named apparently being Comte Albert, his wife and three sons, and the last named maybe his brother or nephew[1674].

[m firstly HERESINDE, daughter of ---. According to the Histoire de Guise, Comte Albert constructed the abbey of Saint-Michel at Rochefort in 945 "d'accord avec la comtesse Hérésinde sa femme", while in 947 Hérésinde founded the nearby Benedictine convent of Bucilly[1675]. The source assumes that this refers to Albert Comte de Vermandois, but his supposed first marriage is not mentioned by Settipani[1676]. According to the introduction to the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Bucilly, Bucilly was founded by "Gerberge, femme d'Albert I Comte de Vermandois" although it notes that "certains auteurs ont voulu faire remonter [sa foundation] à la libéralité de Hersinde femme d'Herbert Comte de Vermandois morte en 901"[1677]. The Cartulaire reproduces a French translation of a declaration by Barthélemy Bishop of Laon dated 1120 entitled "Privilegium de domino Elberto, Viromandensi comite" according to which the bishop declares that he has read the original charter under which "Elbert comte de Vermandois…et sa femme Gertrude [error for Gerberge]" founded Bucilly[1678]. Further research in the original charter documentation is needed to clarify this confusion, not the least of which is that, even if Hérésinde was not the wife of Comte Albert, no other reference has been found to her being the wife of Comte Héribert [I] (see above).]

m [secondly] ([949/54]) GERBERGA, daughter of GISELBERT Duke of Lotharingia & his wife Gerberga of Germany ([935]-after 7 Sep 978). Settipani names her as the wife of Comte Albert, and gives her parentage, but does not cite the primary source on which this is based. A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "Albertus comes, Girberga comitissa, Harbertus, Otto, Lewultus, Girbertus, Gondrada, Ricardus, Harbertus comes, Walerannus laicus, Gisla…", the first four individuals named apparently being Comte Albert, his wife and three sons, and the last named maybe his brother or nephew[1679]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage more precisely has not yet been identified.

Comte Albert & his [second] wife had [four] children:

1. HERIBERT [IV] ([954]-29 Aug [993]). A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "Albertus comes, Girberga comitissa, Harbertus, Otto, Lewultus, Girbertus, Gondrada, Ricardus, Harbertus comes…", the first four individuals named apparently being Comte Albert, his wife and three sons, and the last named maybe his brother or nephew[1680]. Héribert [IV] succeeded his father in 987 as Comte de Vermandois. m (before [982/86]) [as her first husband,] ERMENGARDIS, daughter of ---. "Comes Heribertus" names "materque mea Pavia…pater meus Otto, eius genitrix, avia mea Ermengardis" donated property to Notre-Dame de Homblières by charter dated [13 Jan/13 Oct] 1045[1681]. According to Ernest Petit[1682], Ermengardis was the widow of Milo [IV] Comte de Tonnerre. The author highlights a charter of Ermengardis Ctss de Vermandois witnessed by Renaud Comte de Tonnerre. He suggests that Comte Renaud would only have done this if he were the son of Ermengardis, although other explanations must be possible. Settipani points out[1683] that Ermengardis is named as the wife of Héribert [IV] in a document of her father-in-law Albert [I] Comte de Vermandois, relating to the abbey of Homblières, dated some time between 982 and the death of Comte Albert (in 987). If the two marriages apply to the same Ermengardis, Comte Héribert must have been her first husband and Comte Milon her second. However, it is not clear that this suggested co-identity is correct, a simpler explanation being that there were two different individuals named Ermengardis. Ernest Petit also suggests[1684] that Ermengardis (wife of Comte Milon) was heiress of Bar-sur-Seine, in order to explain how her granddaughter by Comte Milon, Eustachie, transmitted this county to her husband Gauthier de Brienne. He identified the father of Ermengardis as "Renaud Comte de Bar-sur-Seine" based on two charters, which he dated to 992 and 997, which name "Rainardus comes" whom he identifies with Rainard, son of miles Raoul de Bar, who is mentioned in the Chronicle of St Bénigne[1685]. There appears to be no other evidence of the existence of this person, and Bouchard[1686] points out that the dating of the two charters in question is uncertain. She suggests that it is more likely that "Rainardus" is identified with Renaud Comte de Sens or with "Rainaldus" son of Ermengardis. This of course leaves open the question how Bar-sur-Seine was transmitted to the Tonnerre family. Comte Heribert [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) ALBERT [II] ([985/90]-[1 Feb 1015/1017]). The Gesta Episcoporum Cameracensium names "Alberto Vermandensi comiti, fratri Ottonis"[1687]. He succeeded his father in [1000] as Comte de Vermandois. He abdicated before 15 Jul 1010[1688].

b) EUDES [Otto] ([985/90]-25 May 1045). He succeeded in [1021] as Comte de Vermandois.

- see below.

2. OTTO ([950/55]-after 2 Nov [958/59]). "Ottonem, Alberti Vermandensium comitis filium" is named in the Gesta Episcoporum Cameracensium[1689]. A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "Albertus comes, Girberga comitissa, Harbertus, Otto, Lewultus, Girbertus, Gondrada, Ricardus, Harbertus comes…", the first four individuals named apparently being Comte Albert, his wife and three sons, and the last named maybe his brother or nephew[1690]. Otto is named with his parents in a charter of Comte Adalbert dated 2 Nov [958/59][1691]. same person as…? OTTO (-[986/87] or after). There appears to be no direct proof that Otto, ancestor of the Comtes de Chiny, was the same person as Otto, son of Adalbert Comte de Vermandois. The Historia Monasterii Mosomense records that "Ottonem comitem" built "castellum…Warcus" (Warcq, Ardennes) in 971, and suggests his affiliation when, in a later passage, it clarifies that "superius dictus Ottho erat comes, Otthonum…Romanorum imperatorum…germanissima progenies"[1692]. The editor of the MGH SS edition of the Historia identifies Otto with the son of Adalbert Comte de Vermandois and Gerberge, daughter of Emperor Otto I's sister[1693]. A subsequent passage of the Historia dates the foundation of the monastery to 24 Jul 971[1694], implying that the events recorded earlier in the text predated this foundation. If this is correct, 971 seems early for Otto de Vermandois to have constructed Warcq in light of his estimated birth date (which appears reasonably robust). Gerbert, in a letter dated to Oct 986, records that "dux Cono pro suo Ottone insidias molitur"[1695]. In the same letter, he also records that "Laudunensis episcopus" left "Dordingum" (Dourdon?) on the advice of "Ottonis et Heriberti" in support of "ducem" (which appears to refer to Hugues Capet). Settipani suggests that "Otto" in this text refers to the holder of Warcq[1696]. However, all other passages in Gerbert's letters which name "Ottonis et Heriberti" (in that order) appear to refer to Eudes I Comte de Blois and his first cousin Héribert [V] Comte de Troyes. It is unclear from the full text of this letter whether "Ottone" and "Ottonis" relate to the same person. "Dux Cono" has not been identified, although it may refer to Konrad I Duke of Swabia. If this is correct, it is possible that the first "Ottone" is a different person from the second "Ottonis" as there is no other passage which links the Blois count to the Swabian duke. Settipani states that Otto died "between 986 and 987", without specifying the basis for this speculation[1697].

- COMTES de CHINY.

3. LIUDOLF ([957]-before 9 Nov 986). A list of members of the Cathedral of Paris lists (in order) "Albertus comes, Girberga comitissa, Harbertus, Otto, Lewultus, Girbertus, Gondrada, Ricardus, Harbertus comes…", the first four individuals named apparently being Comte Albert, his wife and three sons, and the last named maybe his brother or nephew[1698]. Appointed Bishop of Noyon 978, consecrated 979.

4. [ELEONORE . According to the Histoire de Guise, "Gauthier de Saint-Aubert avait épousé vers 986 une sœur du comte de Vermandois…Eleonore", the author speculating on the possibility of a relationship between Gauthier de Saint-Aubert and the later Seigneurs de Guise[1699]. No other reference has been found to this couple. m ([986]) GAUTHIER de Saint-Aubert, son of ---.]

EUDES, son of HERIBERT [IV] Comte de Vermandois & his wife Ermengardis --- ([985/90]-25 May 1045). He succeeded in [1021] as Comte de Vermandois. "Comes Heribertus" names "materque mea Pavia…pater meus Otto, eius genitrix, avia mea Ermengardis" donated property to Notre-Dame de Homblières by charter dated [13 Jan/13 Oct] 1045[1700]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "VIII Kal Jun" of "Otto comes"[1701].

m PAVIA, daughter of --- (-after 1045). "Comes Heribertus" names "materque mea Pavia…pater meus Otto, eius genitrix, avia mea Ermengardis" donated property to Notre-Dame de Homblières by charter dated [13 Jan/13 Oct] 1045[1702].

Comte Eudes & his wife had two children:

1. HERIBERT [VI] ([1032]-[1080]). He succeeded his father in 1045 as Comte de Vermandois. “Heribertus...Viromanduorum comes” confirmed donations to Saint-Prix made by “prædecessor noster Albertus” by charter dated 1076, subscribed by “...Odonis vicecomitis...Odonis fratris comitis...Roberti Peronensis, Ivonis Hamensis, Ivonis Nigellensis, Hugonis Calniacensis, Odonis filii Roberti Peronensis...”[1703]. He succeeded as Comte de Valois in 1077, by right of his wife. "Herbertus Vermandensium et Vadascorum comes" donated property to the church of Saint-Quentin and others, with the consent of "Alide coniugis meæ", by charter dated 1059 (date unlikely to be correct, considering that Héribert did not succeed as Comte de Valois until 1077)[1704]. m ([1059 or before]) ADELAIS de Valois, daughter of RAOUL [III] Comte de Valois, de Crépy et de Vitry & his first wife Aelis de Bar-sur-Aube (-after 1077). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Symonem et filiam…Adala" children of "comitis Veromandie [error for Valois] Rodolfi" and his wife Adela[1705]. 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"[1706]. Ctss de Valois. "Herbertus Vermandensium et Vadascorum comes" donated property to the church of Saint-Quentin and others, with the consent of "Alide coniugis meæ", by charter dated 1059 (date unlikely to be correct, considering that Héribert did not succeed as Comte de Valois until 1077)[1707]. Comte Héribert [VI] & his wife had two children:

a) EUDES “l’Insensé” (-after 1085). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Odonem et Adelam sororem" as the two children of "comes Herbertus", specifying that Eudes was "fatuus et indiscretus" but that his brother-in-law gave him "filiam cuiusdam militis Viromandensis" as a wife[1708]. He was disinherited by his father. m HADWIG, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

[- SEIGNEURS de SAINT-SIMON. The descent of the family of Saint-Simon from Eudes "l'Insensé" de Vermandois was fabricated in the 17th century to flatter Claude Rouvroy de Saint-Simon, favourite of Louis XIII King of France[1709]. On the basis of this genealogy, the senior branch of the family of Rouvroy adopted the name "Saint-Simon de Vermandois".]

b) ADELAIS de Vermandois ([1065]-28 Sep [1120/24]). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Odonem et Adelam sororem" as the two children of "comes Herbertus", specifying that the husband of Adela was "Hugoni le Magne" and referring to her second husband "comes de Claromonte" and specifying that her daughter by the latter married Charles Count of Flanders[1710]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adelidem comitissam Viromandensium, defuncto priore viro, scilicet Hugone Magno" as wife of "comes Rainaldus [de Claromonte]"[1711]. She succeeded her father in [1080] as Ctss de Vermandois, de Valois et de Crépy. m firstly ([1080]) HUGUES de France, son of HENRI King of France & his second wife Anna Iaroslavna of Kiev (1057-Tarsus in Cilicia 18 Oct 1102, bur Tarsus church of St Paul). Comte de Vermandois et de Valois by right of his wife. Leader of the French contingent in the First Crusade Aug 1096 returning to France after the victory of Antioch 1098 to raise another army. He set out again Mar 1101 but died from wounds received fighting the Greeks at Tarsus in Cilicia. m secondly (1103) as his first wife, RENAUD [III] de Clermont, son of HUGUES [II] de Creil dit de Mouchy & his wife Marguerite de Roucy [Montdidier] (-before 1162). He took the title Comte after his marriage[1712]. children of first marriage:

- see below, Part B. COMTES de VERMANDOIS (Capet).

c) EUDES (-after 1076). “Heribertus...Viromanduorum comes” confirmed donations to Saint-Prix made by “prædecessor noster Albertus” by charter dated 1076, subscribed by “...Odonis vicecomitis...Odonis fratris comitis...Roberti Peronensis, Ivonis Hamensis, Ivonis Nigellensis, Hugonis Calniacensis, Odonis filii Roberti Peronensis...”[1713].

B. COMTES de VERMANDOIS 1080-1214 (CAPET)

HUGUES "le Maisné" de France, son of HENRI I King of France & his second wife Anna Iaroslavna of Kiev (1057-Tarsus 18 Oct 1102, bur Tarsus, Church of St Paul). The Liber Modernorum Regum Francorum names (in order) "Philippum, Hugonem atque Rotbertum" as the three sons of King Henri and his wife Anna[1714]. William of Tyre records "dominus Hugo Magnus" as brother of Philippe I King of France[1715]. He succeeded as Comte de Vermandois et de Valois, by right of his wife. He left France in Aug 1096 as head of the contingent of his brother Philippe I King of France which left on the First Crusade[1716]. The Alexeiad names "a certain Hugh, brother of the king of France" when recording that he "sent an absurd message to the emperor proposing that he should be given a magnificent reception" after arriving in Constantinople[1717]. He was shipwrecked off Durazzo, but accompanied to Constantinople by the Byzantine admiral Manuel Butumites[1718]. Albert of Aix records that "Hugonem Magnum fratrem regis Franciæ, Drogonem et Clareboldum" were held in chains in prison by the emperor at Constantinople but were released after the intervention of "Baldewinus Hainaucorum comes et Heinricus de Ascha" who were sent as envoys by Godefroi de Bouillon[1719]. Albert of Aix records that "Hugo, Drogo, Willelmus Carpentarius et Clareboldus" joined the army of Godefroi de Bouillon after their release from captivity in Constantinople, dated to end 1096[1720]. He took part in the siege of Antioch in 1098. He was sent on a mission to Emperor Alexios I, but was surprised in a Turkish ambush near Nikaia but escaped with his life[1721]. He returned to France after the capture of Antioch in 1098 to raise another army which he led as part of the second wave of the First Crusade, leaving France in Mar 1101. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1102 of "Hugo Magnus apud Tarsum"[1722]. He died from wounds received fighting the Turks near Tarsus in Asia Minor[1723].

m (after 1067) as her first husband, ADELAIS Ctss de Vermandois, de Valois et de Crépy, daughter and heiress of HERIBERT [IV] Comte de Vermandois & his wife Adelais de Valois ([1065]-28 Sep [1120/24]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium" as wife of "Hugonem Magnum"[1724]. Her husband left her as regent in Vermandois when he left on crusade. She married secondly (1103) as his first wife, Renaud de Clermont. "Adela…Viromandorum comitissa, filius…meus Radulphus" renounced their claim to certain serfs in favour of the abbey of Compiègne Saint-Corneille, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Radulphi, Henrici, Symonis", by charter dated 1114[1725]. In 1117, Louis VI "le Gros" King of France restored to her the county of Amiens which had been usurped by Thomas de Marle[1726].

Comte Hugues & his wife had nine children:

1. MATHILDE de Vermandois. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the proposed marriage of "Robertus comes Mellentinus" and the daughter of "Hugonis Crispeiensis comes" which was prohibited by "Yvo [episcopus]" on grounds of consanguinity, the mutual descent of the two parties from "Gauterus Albus de Albamarla" being set out in the chronicle although the name of the daughter is not given[1727]. It is not known to which daughter this refers, but it may be Mathilde. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to (but does not name) the second of the daughters of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium" as wife of "Radulfo de Baugenci", parents of "Simonem eiusdem loci principem"[1728]. "Domnus Radulfus de Balgentiaco" donated a wood to La Trinité de Vendôme, with a reserve for "uxor eius domna Mathildis", by charter dated 1105[1729]. She is named in the testament of "Simon Balgenciacensis dominus" dated to [1146/53] which names "Radulfi mei patris et Matildis mei matris"[1730]. The fact that Mathilde was the eldest daughter is confirmed by the De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses which records "Agnes uxor domini Ingelranni de Cociaco" as daughter of "domina de Baugenciaco primogenita [comitis Hugonis li Maines]"[1731]. m (1090) as his second wife, RAOUL Seigneur de Baugency, son of LANCELIN Seigneur de Baugency & his wife --- (-[1130]).

2. AGNES de Vermandois ([1085]-after 1127). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to (but does not name) the first of the daughters of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium" as wife of "Bonefacius marchio", parents of "Bonefacium archidiaconum Noviomensem et filios et filias, quarum una nupsit Guilelmo de Monte-pessulano"[1732]. As noted above, her sister Mathilde is referred to in another source as "primogenita". "Bonifatius marchio…Agnes comitissa uxor ipsius marchionis…filii eius Mainfredus et Ugo" donated "domum sancti Laurentii" to Lérins by charter dated 1127[1733]. m [as his second wife,] BONIFACIO di Saluzzo Marchese del Vasto, son of ODDONE Marchese di Liguria Occidentale & his wife Berta di Susa (-after 1127).

3. CONSTANCE de Vermandois (-2 Feb after [1126/28]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to (but does not name) the third of the daughters of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium" as wife of "Ioifrido de Firmitate-Galceri" and parents of "uxorem Simonis de Oisiaco"[1734]. Thibaut IV Comte de Blois confirmed the donation of property "apud Choisiacum" made to Saint-Martin-des-Champs by "Gaufridus vicecomes Firmitatis-Ansculfi et uxor eius Constancia" for the soul of "filii eorum Petri" after the death of the latter, with the consent of "Ada filia eorum", by charter dated to [1126/29][1735]. A charter dated 1154 confirms variation donations, including the donation of "terræ…in territorio Marolii" to "monialibus de Colunnantiis" made by "Gauffridus vicecomes Firmitatis Ansculfi", with the consent of "Constantiæ uxoris suæ, filii sui Petri, filiæ Adæ"[1736]. The necrology of Paris Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "IV Non Feb" of "Constantie vicecomitissa de Firmitate que dedit elemosinam de Choisi"[1737]. m ([1102]) GEOFFROY de la Ferté-Ancoul, son of --- (-13 Apr after [1126/29]).

4. ISABELLE [Elisabeth] de Vermandois ([before 1088][1738]-17 Feb 1131, bur Lewes). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to (but does not name) the fourth of the daughters of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium" as wife of "comiti de Meslent", and parents of "filios, quorum unus successit patri in comitatu, alter comitatum tenuit de Cirecestre"[1739]. Her marriage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis, who names her father and specifies that the marriage formed part of the arrangements he made to settle his affairs before leaving on the First Crusade[1740]. Guillaume de Jumièges names "Elisabeth fille de Hugues-le-Grand comte de Vermandois" as wife of "Guillaume II de Warenne comte de Surrey", specifying that her previous husband had been "Robert comte de Meulan" by whom she had three sons and three daughters[1741]. "Guillelmus filius Guillelmi de Vuarenna" confirmed donations of property to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by "patre meo", for the soul of "uxoris mee Ysabel", by undated charter (a copy of which is attached to a late-12th century transcription of a charter under which Hugh de Mortimer confirmed donations to the monastery), witnessed by "Gislebertus de Grenosavilla, Ysabel comitissa, Radulfus filius comitis…"[1742]. m firstly ([1096], divorced 1115) ROBERT de Beaumont Comte de Meulan, Seigneur de Beaumont-le-Roger, son of ROGER de Vieilles Seigneur de Beaumont-le-Roger & his wife Adeline de Meulan ([1046]-5 or 6 Jun 1118, bur Préaux, monastery of Saint-Pierre). m secondly (1118) WILLIAM de Warenne Earl of Surrey, son of WILLIAM de Warenne Earl of Surrey & his first wife Gundred --- (-[11 May] 1138, bur Lewes Priory).

5. RAOUL [I] "le Vaillant" de Vermandois ([1094]-13 Oct 1152, bur St Arnould in Crépy). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names (in order) "Radulfum comitem Veromandie et Henricum de Chauni et Simonem episcopum Noviomensem" as the sons of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium"[1743]. He succeeded his father in 1102 as Comte de Vermandois.

- see below.

6. HENRI de Vermandois (-1130). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names (in order) "Radulfum comitem Veromandie et Henricum de Chauni et Simonem episcopum Noviomensem" as the sons of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium"[1744]. Seigneur de Chaumont-en-Vexin.

- SEIGNEURS de CHAUMONT-en-VEXIN.

7. SIMON de Vermandois (-Seleukia 10 Feb 1148, bur Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, Ourscamp). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names (in order) "Radulfum comitem Veromandie et Henricum de Chauni et Simonem episcopum Noviomensem" as the sons of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium"[1745]. "Adela…Viromandorum comitissa, filius…meus Radulphus" renounced their claim to certain serfs in favour of the abbey of Compiègne Saint-Corneille, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Radulphi, Henrici, Symonis", by charter dated 1114[1746]. The Liber de Restauratione Sancti Martini Tornacensis names "Symonem adolescentem, filium Hugonis comitis cognomento Magni", when recording his election as Bishop of Noyon[1747]. He was elected Bishop of Noyon in Jul 1123. He was excommunicated in 1142 by Pope Innocent II for having authorised the divorce of his brother Comte Raoul I from his first wife. He accompanied Louis VII King of France on the Second Crusade in 1147, and died on the return journey[1748].

8. GUILLAUME de Vermandois (-after 1096). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

9. BEATRIX de Vermandois (-after 1144). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses refers to (but does not name) the fourth daughter of "comite Hugone et Adela uxore" being the wife of "comes Garentie"[1749], although it is possible that this refers to "William de Warenne", second husband of the couple's daughter Elisabeth. Guillaume de Jumièges records that Hugues de Gournay married the sister of "Raoul de Péronne comte de Vermandois"[1750]. "Gornacensis dominus et…Hugo filius meus" donated property to Saint-Leu d´Esserent, for the soul of "Beatricis…uxoris meæ", by charter dated to [1144][1751]. m HUGUES [IV] Seigneur de Gournay-en-Bray, son of GERARD Seigneur de Gournay & his wife Edith de Warenne (-1180).

RAOUL [I] "le Vaillant" de Vermandois, son of HUGUES [I] Comte de Vermandois & his wife Adelais Ctss de Vermandois ([1094]-13 Oct 1152, bur Priory of Saint-Arnoul de Crépy). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names (in order) "Radulfum comitem Veromandie et Henricum de Chauni et Simonem episcopum Noviomensem" as the sons of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium"[1752]. Named with his brother Henri by Orderic Vitalis, who specifies that their father "Hugo magnus Crispeii comes" left his lands to them before departing on the First Crusade[1753]. Robert of Torigny records that "Rodulfus filius eius" succeeded in 1102 on the death of "Hugo Magnus"[1754]. He succeeded his father in 1102 as Comte de Vermandois, and his mother in 1117. "Adela…Viromandorum comitissa, filius…meus Radulphus" renounced their claim to certain serfs in favour of the abbey of Compiègne Saint-Corneille, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Radulphi, Henrici, Symonis", by charter dated 1114[1755]. He lost an eye at the siege of the château of Livry in early 1129. Louis VI King of France appointed him seneschal of France in Nov 1131. He allied himself with Queen Adélaïde, the Queen mother, in 1138 against her son King Louis VII and Suger, but was reconciled with the king in 1139. His repudiation of his first wife triggered war with Champagne and excommunication by the Pope, although the divorce was finally accepted by the church in 1148. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1152 of "Radulfus de Perrona comes Viromandorum", specifying that he appointed "Galeranni comitis Mellenti nepotis sui" as guardian of his infant children[1756]. The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "III Id Oct" of "Rodulfus comes"[1757].

m firstly ([1120], divorced 1142 on the grounds of consanguinity) ELEONORE de Blois, daughter of ETIENNE de Blois & his wife Adela of England. Kerrebrouck names Eleonore, daughter of Comte Etienne III, as the first wife of Raoul Comte de Vermandois[1758] but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. After her repudiation she found refuge with her brother Thibaut IV Comte de Champagne who declared war on her husband and appealed to Pope Innocent II who excommunicated him. Ctss Eléonore appeared in person before Pope Eugene III at Reims 21 Mar 1148, but the Pope confirmed the annulment of her marriage[1759].

m secondly (1142) AELIS [Petronille] d'Aquitaine, daughter of GUILLAUME X Duke of Aquitaine [GUILLAUME VIII Comte de Poitou] & his first wife Eléonore de Châtellerault ([1125]-after 24 Oct 1151, bur St Arnould in Crépy). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines specifies that "Alienor Guilielmi filia comits Pictavorum et Aquitanie ducis" had two sisters one of whom married "Radulfus…comes Perone et Veromandie", although he does not name either of them[1760]. The Historiæ Tornacenses record the wife of "Radulfem comitem" as "germanam Alienore regine Francorum" but also do not name her[1761]. Robert of Torigny refers to the mother of the infant children of "Radulfus de Perrona comes Viromandorum" as "iuniore filia Willelmi ducis Aquitanorum" but he does not name her either[1762]. The Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis names "Eléonore et Pétronille" as the two daughters of "Guillaume comte de Poitou et prince d'Aquitaine", recording in 1142 that Pétronille married "Raoul comte de Vermandois" after he repudiated his first wife[1763].

m thirdly (1152) as her third husband, LAURETTA de Flandre, widow firstly of IWAN Graaf van Aalst and secondly of HENDRIK II Duke of Limburg, daughter of THIERRY Count of Flanders & his first wife Swanhilde --- ([1120]-Abbaye de Voorst, near Brussels 1170). The Flandria Generosa names "Laurentiam" as the only daughter of "comitissa etiam Suanildis", specifying that her marriage with "dux de Lemburg" was terminated on grounds of consanguinity, that she subsequently married "Iwanus de Alst", and after the latter's death "Rodulfo comiti Peronensi" and "comiti de Namur", although this switches her first and second husbands[1764]. She married fourthly (before 1159, divorced 1163) as his first wife, Henri "l’Aveugle" Comte de Namur et de Luxembourg.

Comte Raoul [I] & his second wife had three children:

1. ELISABETH de Vermandois (1143-Arras 28 Mar 1183, bur Amiens Cathedral). The Annales Blandinienses record the marriage of "Philippus filius suus [=Theodericus comes]" with "filiam Rodulfi comitis Peronensis"[1765]. The Flandria Generosa names "Ysabelem filiam comitis Viromandensis" wife of "Philippus"[1766]. The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Elisabeth comitisse Flandrie et Lyenordis comitisse Viromandensis" as children of "Radulfus [filius comitis Hugonis li Maines]"[1767]. She succeeded her brother in [1167] as Ctss de Vermandois et de Valois on his resignation of the county due to illness[1768]. Ralph de Diceto records that "Philippus comes Flandrensis" killed "Walterum de Fontibus…II Id Aug", in 1175 from the context, "so it is said" for having committed adultery with "Isabella comitissa"[1769]. The Flandria Generosa records the death in 1182 of "Elisabeth comitissa" specifying that she was buried "Attrebati in ecclesia beate Maria"[1770]. m (Beauvais 1156) as his first wife, PHILIPPE de Flandres, son of THIERRY I Count of Flanders & his second wife Sibylle d'Anjou (-at Acre 1 Jul 1191, bur Abbaye de Clairvaux, Jura). He succeeded in [1167] as Comte de Vermandois, by right of his wife. He succeeded his father in 1168 as PHILIPPE Count of Flanders. On the death of his wife, Count Philippe refused to relinquish the counties of Vermandois and Valois to her successor, which triggered war with France, settled by the transfer of the territories under the Treaty of Boves in Jul 1185, ratified at Amiens 20 Mar 1186, although Count Philippe was permitted to retain the title Comte de Vermandois for life[1771].

2. RAOUL [II] de Vermandois (1145-17 Jun 1176, bur Abbaye de Longpont). The Flandria Generosa names "Radulfum fratrem eiusdem uxoris sue [=Ysabelem filiam comitis Viromandensis, uxor Philippi", specifying that he "elephantine infirmitatem incurrerat" and was expelled from Vermandois[1772]. He succeeded his father in 1152 as Comte de Vermandois et de Valois. He caught leprosy in [1163] and was obliged to resign his county to his sister and her husband, although he continued to bear the title[1773]. m ([1160], non-consummated, separated) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Flandre, daughter of THIERRY I Count of Flanders & his second wife Sibylle d'Anjou ([1145]-15 Nov 1194). She separated from her husband due to his illness[1774]. She married secondly (Apr 1169) Baudouin de Hainaut, who succeeded in 1171 as Baudouin V Comte de Hainaut. and in 1191 as Baudouin VIII Count of Flanders. She succeeded her brother 1191 as MARGUERITE I Ctss of Flanders.

3. ELEONORE de Vermandois ([1148/49]-[19/21] Jun 1213, bur Abbaye de Longpont). The De Genere Comitum Flandrensium, Notæ Parisienses names "Elisabeth comitisse Flandrie et Lyenordis comitisse Viromandensis" as children of "Radulfus [filius comitis Hugonis li Maines]"[1775]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Aenoram Radulphi comitis Viromandie filiam" as wife of "Godefridum [filium Alidis comitissa Hanonensis…cum viro Balduino comite]", and in a later passage refers to her subsequent marriages to "Willelmo comiti Nivernensi…[et] Matheo comiti Boloniensi…[et] comiti Bellimontis in Francia Matheo"[1776]. Robert of Torigny records the marriage in 1170 of "uxorem eius [=Willermo comite Nivernensi] sororem…comitissæ Flandrensis" and "Mathæus frater Philippi comitis Flandrensium comes Boloniæ"[1777]. She claimed the succession to Vermandois on the death of her sister in 1183. "Elienor…comitissa Bellomontis et heres Viromandie" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp for the soul of "[comitis Philippi Flandrensis] uxoris sue sororis mee Elyzabeth…et Mathei comitis Bellomontis mariti mei, Henricique iunioris regis Anglie consanguinei mei et maritorum quis prius habui" by charter dated 1184[1778]. Under the Treaty of Amiens, agreed with Philippe II King of France 20 Mar 1186, Eléonore retained Valois and part of Vermandois, calling herself from that time Ctss de Valois. "Elyenor…comitissa Bellomontis et…comitis Perone Radulfi filie" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated 1189[1779]. Following the death of her brother-in-law Philippe Count of Flanders, a final settlement was agreed with the king who was to inherit all her territories if she died without issue and from 1192 she succeeded as Ctss de Vermandois[1780]. In accordance with the agreement of 1192, the king of France inherited all her titles and properties on her death. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "XII Kal Jul" of "Alienordis comitissa Crespeiensis"[1781]. m firstly (1162) GODEFROI de Hainaut Graaf van Oostrevant, son of BAUDOUIN IV “le Bâtisseur” Comte de Hainaut & his wife Alice de Namur (1147-Mons 7 Apr 1163, bur église Sainte-Waudru). m secondly (1164) GUILLAUME [V] Comte de Nevers et d'Auxerre, son of GUILLAUME [IV] Comte de Nevers et d'Auxerre & his wife Ida von Sponheim [Carinthia] ([1145]-Acre 24 Oct 1168, bur Bethlehem). m thirdly (1171) as his second wife, MATHIEU de Flandre, Comte de Boulogne, son of THIERRY I Count of Flanders & his second wife Sibylle d'Anjou ([1137]-killed in battle Driencourt 25 Dec 1173, bur Abbaye de Saint-Josse). m fourthly (1175) as his first wife, MATHIEU [III] Comte de Beaumont-sur-Oise, son of MATHIEU [II] Comte de Beaumont-sur-Oise & his first wife Mathilde de Châteaudun (-21 or 24 Nov 1208, bur Priory of Lay).

C. SEIGNEURS de CHAUMONT-en-Vexin

The family is shown by Kerrebrouck, who cites few primary sources other than as indicated below[1782]. It has not so far been possible to identify the primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family, unless otherwise stated below.

HENRI de Vermandois, son of HUGUES [I] Comte de Vermandois [Capet] & his wife Adelais Ctss de Vermandois (-killed in battle 1130). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names (in order) "Radulfum comitem Veromandie et Henricum de Chauni et Simonem episcopum Noviomensem" as the sons of "Hugonem Magnum [et] Adelaide comitissa Veromandensium"[1783]. Named with his brother Raoul by Orderic Vitalis, who specifies that their father "Hugo magnus Crispeii comes" left his lands to them before departing on the First Crusade[1784]. Seigneur de Chaumont-en-Vexin 1096. "Adela…Viromandorum comitissa, filius…meus Radulphus" renounced their claim to certain serfs in favour of the abbey of Compiègne Saint-Corneille, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Radulphi, Henrici, Symonis", by charter dated 1114[1785]. He was killed fighting Thomas de Marle during the war against Charles I " le Bon" Count of Flanders[1786].

m ---. The name of Henri's wife is not known. 1140.

Henri & his wife had two children:

1. HUGUES [I] de Chaumont (-before 1170). He succeeded his father in 1130 as Seigneur de Chaumont. m ---. The name of Hugues's wife is not known. Hugues [I] & his wife had two children:

a) HUGUES [II] de Chaumont (-after 1196). He succeeded his father in [1170] as Seigneur de Chaumont. He was captured near Beauvais by supporters of Richard I King of England, imprisoned in the château of Bonneville sur la Touque, but escaped after bribing his guard Guillaume d'Espinet[1787]. m ---. The name of Hugues's wife is not known. Hugues [II] & his wife had five children:

i) PHILIPPE de Chaumont (-after [1235][1788]). He made a donation to the church of Louversey, diocese of Soissons, in 1209[1789]. m ---. The name of Philippe's wife is not known. Philippe & his wife had four children:

(a) GUY de Chaumont (-after 1266). In 1250 he sold his land at Louversey inherited from his father and his uncle Renaud Seigneur de Louversey [1790].

(b) JACQUES de Chaumont (-after 1250). He was a guarantor of the 1250 sale by his brother Guy1624.

(d) MARGUERITE de Chaumont ([after 1235]-after 1266). Mentioned as a minor in 1250, cited again in 12661625.

ii) RENAUD de Chaumont (-after 1209). Seigneur de Louversey (part), he was named in the 1209 donation of his brother to the church of Louversey[1792]. His nephew Guy de Chaumont inherited his property at Louversey so presumably Renaud died without issue. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---.

iii) ROBERT de Chaumont (-after Jul 1215). According to Kerrebrouck[1793], he was named in Jul 1215 as witness to the treaty between Eléonore Ctss de Vermandois and Philippe II King of France but there is presumably an error in this date assuming that Ctss Eléonore did die in 1213 as shown above.

iv) THIBAUT de Chaumont. 1209.

v) MATHILDE de Chaumont. 1209.

b) PHILIPPE de Chaumont (-after 1165). He was brought up with Henri Archbishop of Reims, and described as a prince of the royal house in a letter written by Arnould Bishop of Lisieux to the archbishop after 1165[1794].

2. GAUTHIER de Chaumont (-after 1150). Saint Bernard wrote his 104^th letter to him in 1150[1795].

D. VICOMTES de CHAUMONT-en-Vexin

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

1. GALON [I] (-after Feb 1055). Vicomte de Chaumont. "Teduinus vicecomes Mellenti castri, Gualo vicecomes castri Calidi Montis, Nivardus de Monte Forti, Radulfus Malus Vicinus…Radulfus Delicatus" witnessed the charter dated Feb 1055 under which "comes Walterius" donated "æcclesiam Ledonis Curiæ" to Chartres Saint-Père[1796].

EUDES [Odo] de Beaumont, son of IVES [I] Comte de Beaumont & his wife Emma --- (-1088 or after). "Comes Ivo cum filio meo simili nomine…clerico et canonico…cum mea propria conjuge Emma et ceteris omnibus meis liberis" donated "castrum Confluentie" to Saint-Wandrigisel by charter dated 1039, signed by "Ivo…comes…Ivo clericus…comes Goffredus, Albericus, Gelduini vicecomitis…Odonis filii supradicti comitis, Gosberti fratris eiusdem Odonis"[1797]. Camerarius 1059. Vicomte de Chaumont-en-Vexin 1068/88.

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

Eudes & his wife had two children:

1. GALON [II] de Beaumont (-after 1 Jul 1097). "…Gualo filius Odonis de Calvomonte…" witnessed the charter dated 1085 under which Philippe I King of France donated property to Bec[1798]. Vicomte de Chaumont. Connétable 1085. William of Tyre names "Galo de Calvo Monte" among those who left on the First Crusade in 1096 with Robert Count of Flanders[1799]. Albert of Aix names "…Walo de Calmunt…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[1800]. Albert of Aix records that "…Walo de Calmunt…" fought against the Turks at Dorylæum (1 Jul 1097)[1801]. m HUMBERGE du Puiset, daughter of HUGUES [I] "Blavons" de Breteuil Châtelain du Puiset Vicomte de Chartres & his wife Alix de Montlhéry. The donation of property to "sancti Petro" by "Hugo vicecomes" is recorded in a charter dated 1096, subscribed by "Adelidis uxor vicecomitis, filii eorum, Ebrardus, Hugo, Guiddo et filia Unberga"[1802]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1094. Galon [II] & his wife had three children:

a) DREUX de Chaumont (-after 1099). "Drogo filius Walonis de Calvomonte" confirmed a donation of property to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by "Willelmus qui agnominabatur Aculeius", with the consent of his unnamed wife and sons, by charter dated to after 1099[1803].

- SEIGNEURS de TRIE.

b) HUGUES "Panis avena" . The Chroniques de St. Germer record that "Hugo de Calvomonte dictus Panis Avenæ, Galonis filius, Drogonis frater…patruus Ingelramni de Calvomonte seu de Tria" requested his brother to donate property to the abbey[1804]. Provost at Saint-Germer [1115].

c) HUMBERGE . before 1089.

2. ROLANDE de Beaumont . Orderic Vitalis names "Rollandis filia Odonis de Calvomonte" as the wife of "Herbertum pincernum" and their children "Godefridum et Petrum, Joannemque et Walonem, et filias plures"[1805]. Orderic Vitalis names "…Odmundus de Calvimonte…Godefridus et Petrus filii Herberti de Serranz" among those who defended le Vexin in 997[1806]. m HERBERT Le Bouteiller Seigneur de Serans, son of ---.

The exact relationship between Hugues [I] and the preceding family is not known, but it appears likely that he was a younger brother of Galon [II] who succeeded as vicomte after the premature death of Galon´s older son who left infant children.

1. HUGUES [I] "Strabo" de Chaumont (-1149 or after). Vicomte de Chaumont. "Hugo vicecomes de Calvomonte…" consented to the charter dated to [1110/24] under which "Hubertus Bucellus" gave his son as a monk to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise[1807]. Connétable de France 1108-37. "…Hugonis constabularii…" subscribed the charter dated 1119 under which Louis VI King of France granted privileges to the priory of Saint-Laurent des Orgerils at Orléans[1808]. "…Hugonis constabularii…" subscribed the charter dated 1136 issued by Louis VI King of France relating to the priory of Juvisi[1809]. m LUCE, daughter of ---. Hugues [II] & his wife had four children:

a) GUERIN (-before 31 Mar 1149).

b) GALON [III] de Chaumont (-[1175/82]). “Galo de Calvomonte filius Hugonis cognomento Borgnii” confirmed donations to Flavigny made by “pater eius, Jerusalem profecturus” by undated charter[1810]. Vicomte de Chaumont. m MATHILDE, daughter of [HUGUES de Gisors] & his wife Mathilde ---. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1175 under which “Johannes de Gisortio” exchanged a donation to Pontoise Saint-Martin made by “matrem meam dominam Mathildam de Gisortio”, witnessed by “Dnus Engelramnus Aculeus cognatus meus germanus, Domnus Galo de Calvomonte sororius meus...”[1811], although it is possible that Mathilde was born from an otherwise second marriage of her mother. "Domina Matildis de Chaumont" donated harvest from property "in grangia sua de Latroe" to Paris Hôtel-Dieu, with the consent of "Hugo de Chaumunt prefate domine filius et heres et uxor mea Petronilla", by charter dated 1199[1812]. 1169/1199. Galon [III] & his wife had three children:

i) HUGUES [III] de Chaumont (-[1209/10]). "Domina Matildis de Chaumont" donated harvest from property "in grangia sua de Latroe" to Paris Hôtel-Dieu, with the consent of "Hugo de Chaumunt prefate domine filius et heres et uxor mea Petronilla", by charter dated 1199[1813]. Vicomte de Chaumont. He founded the abbey of Gomerfontaine in 1170[1814]. “Hugo de Calvomonte cum filiis meis Joanne, Jacobo et Egidio” donated property to Saint-Germer by charter dated 1200[1815]. m (before 1199) PETRONILLE de Poissy, daughter of GASCE [V] de Poissy & his wife Jacqueline --- (-after 1223). An undated charter records toll exemptions granted to Bec by "Wasco de Pixeio", with the consent of "Iachelinæ uxoris meæ…et filiorum meorum Wasconis et Roberti et filiæ Petronillæ"[1816]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. "Domina Matildis de Chaumont" donated harvest from property "in grangia sua de Latroe" to Paris Hôtel-Dieu, with the consent of "Hugo de Chaumunt prefate domine filius et heres et uxor mea Petronilla", by charter dated 1199[1817]. “Petronilla de Calvomonte domina” donated property, with the consent of “Joannis de Calvomonte militis domini Melloti filii mei et...Ade uxoris sue”, by charter dated 1223[1818]. Hugues [III] & his wife had six children:

(a) JEAN de Chaumont (-before 1239). “Joannes filius domini Hugonis de Calvomonte” donated property to Saint-Germer, with the consent of “Jacobi et Egidii aliorum que fratrum meorum”, by charter dated 1214[1819]. He became Seigneur de Mello, de iure uxoris, and transmitted the seigneurie to their children. “Petronilla de Calvomonte domina” donated property, with the consent of “Joannis de Calvomonte militis domini Melloti filii mei et...Ade uxoris sue”, by charter dated 1223[1820]. m ([1222/23]) as her second husband, ADA, widow of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Mello, daughter of ---. “Ada domina de Merlotto” confirmed the donation of flour from the mill at Bulles to Froidmont made by “Guillaume son mari” by charter dated 1222[1821]. “Petronilla de Calvomonte domina” donated property, with the consent of “Joannis de Calvomonte militis domini Melloti filii mei et...Ade uxoris sue”, by charter dated 1223[1822].

- SEIGNEURS de MELLO, SEIGNEURS de SAUCOURT[1823].

(b) JACQUES de Chaumont (-before 1222). “Joannes filius domini Hugonis de Calvomonte” donated property to Saint-Germer, with the consent of “Jacobi et Egidii aliorum que fratrum meorum”, by charter dated 1214[1824]. A charter dated 1222 names “Joannes de Calvomonte miles, Jacobus frater eius defunctus”[1825].

(c) GILLES de Chaumont . “Joannes filius domini Hugonis de Calvomonte” donated property to Saint-Germer, with the consent of “Jacobi et Egidii aliorum que fratrum meorum”, by charter dated 1214[1826]. “Gilles et Gervais” brothers of Jean sold property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “leurs frères Hugues et Gascion”, by charter dated 1224[1827].

(d) GERVAIS de Chaumont . “Gilles et Gervais” brothers of Jean sold property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “leurs frères Hugues et Gascion”, by charter dated 1224[1828].

(e) HUGUES de Chaumont . “Gilles et Gervais” brothers of Jean sold property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “leurs frères Hugues et Gascion”, by charter dated 1224[1829].

(f) GASCE de Chaumont . “Gilles et Gervais” brothers of Jean sold property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “leurs frères Hugues et Gascion”, by charter dated 1224[1830].

ii) JEANNE . m GERVAIS de Mouy, son of ---.

iii) IDOINE . m ROGER de Maule, son of ---. 1195/1200.

c) EUDES . 1149.

d) HUGUES . 1149.

E. SEIGNEURS de CHAUMONT-GUITRY [en-Vexin]

1. ROBERT "Eloquens" de Chaumont (-bur Aillerie, near Chaumont). Orderic Vitalis records that "Rodbertus Eloquens de Calvimonte, qui capitalis dominus erat" confirmed donations made by "Fulcoius, Radulphi de Caldreio filius" to the church of Saint-Martin de Parnes, but soon afterwards after falling from his horse on campaign and was buried "apud Alliarias…in capitulo Flaviacensium fratrum", in a passage dated to [1066/89][1831]. m ---, daughter of NICOLAS & his wife ---. Her parentage is confirmed by the undated charter under which [her father] "Nicholaus filius...Baldrici...filius meus Rogerus" donated "ecclesiam...in villa...Chitrei" to found the priory of Saint-Wandrille[1832], read together with the undated charter under which [her son] "Otmundus et utrique filii eius Willelmus et Otmundus" confirmed the donation of "ecclesiam...in villa...Chitrei" to found the priory of Saint-Wandrille made by “avus eorum Nicholaus”[1833]. Robert & his wife had three children:

a) OSMOND [I] de Chaumont (-after 1112). "Otmundus et utrique filii eius Willelmus et Otmundus" confirmed the donation of "ecclesiam...in villa...Chitrei" to found the priory of Saint-Wandrille made by “avus eorum Nicholaus” by undated charter, witnessed by “Rotbertus frater Otmundi...”[1834]. Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of their father "Rodbertus Eloquens de Calvimonte, qui capitalis dominus erat", "filii eius Otmundus de Calvimonte et Waszo de Pexeio et Rotbertus Belvancensis" confirmed donations to "Sancto Ebrulfo", in a passage dated to [1066/89][1835]. Orderic Vitalis names "Rodbertus...de Maldestorn et Odmundus de Calvimonte, Gualbertus de Burris et Ricardus frater eius, Godefredus et Petrus filii Herberti de Serranz, militæ Vilcassinorum" as defenders of Vexin against the English, dated to [1097][1836]. "Otmundo ipsi castri domino, Roberto fratre eius, et Watho de Pissiaco...…" witnessed the charter dated 15 Oct 1098 “apud Calvum Montem” under which "Wiardus filius Drogonis de Coflente" renounced claims over “Ledonis Curtis” in favour of Chartres Saint-Père[1837]. "Osmundus de Calvo Monte" consented to the donation made by “Hugo de Marinis” of revenue from "molendino...in stagno...sub Calvo Monte" to “sancto Petro Ledonis Curie”, by charter dated to before 1112[1838]. “...Hothmundus de Calvomonte...” witnessed the charter dated 1112 under which Louis VI King of France confirmed the possessions of “Henricus...Lotheringus” in Paris[1839]. m ---. The name of Osmond´s wife is not known. Depoin cites donations included in the cartulaire de Préaux made by "Osmundus cubicularius" his mother "Hadvide" and his three sons “Roger et Robert prêtres et Guillaume laïc”, suggesting that they may be part of the Chaumont family[1840]. Osmond [I] & his wife had two children:

i) GUILLAUME [I] de Chaumont (-[before 13 Apr 1175]). "Guillelmus filius Osmundi de Calvo Monte", who had married “filiam Ludovici regis”, donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 9 Apr 1119, which records "…Gaulterius de Monte Falconis, Haimo filius eius" as present[1841].

- see below.

ii) OSMOND [II] (-7 Sep ----). The necrology of Saint-Père-en-Vallée records the death "VII Id Sep" of "Osmundus miles" and the donation of "ecclesie...de Leoniscuria" made for his soul by “Willermus frater suus”[1842].

b) GASCE [II] de Poissy (-after 1117). Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of their father "Rodbertus Eloquens de Calvimonte, qui capitalis dominus erat", "filii eius Otmundus de Calvimonte et Waszo de Pexeio et Rotbertus Belvancensis" confirmed donations to "Sancto Ebrulfo", in a passage dated to [1066/89][1843]. "Otmundo ipsi castri domino, Roberto fratre eius, et Watho de Pissiaco...…" witnessed the charter dated 15 Oct 1098 “apud Calvum Montem” under which "Wiardus filius Drogonis de Coflente" renounced claims over “Ledonis Curtis” in favour of Chartres Saint-Père[1844].

- SIRES de POISSY.

c) ROBERT de Beauvais (-after [1116]). Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of their father "Rodbertus Eloquens de Calvimonte, qui capitalis dominus erat", "filii eius Otmundus de Calvimonte et Waszo de Pexeio et Rotbertus Belvancensis" confirmed donations to "Sancto Ebrulfo", in a passage dated to [1066/89][1845]. "Otmundo ipsi castri domino, Roberto fratre eius, et Watho de Pissiaco...…" witnessed the charter dated 15 Oct 1098 “apud Calvum Montem” under which "Wiardus filius Drogonis de Coflente" renounced claims over “Ledonis Curtis” in favour of Chartres Saint-Père[1846]. Vidame de Gerberoy.

- VIDAMES de GERBEROY.

GUILLAUME [I] de Chaumont, son of OSMOND [I] de Chaumont & his wife --- (-[before 13 Apr 1175]). "Guillelmus de Caluimonte" was son-in-law of Louis VI King of France according to Orderic Vitalis, who says that he was captured while trying to take the castle of Tillières in 1119 and ransomed for 200 marks of silver[1847]. "Guillelmus filius Osmundi de Calvo Monte", who had married “filiam Ludovici regis”, donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 9 Apr 1119, which records "…Gaulterius de Monte Falconis, Haimo filius eius" as present[1848]. Orderic Vitalis records that in 1137 King Stephen destroyed "munitionem Chitreii...spelunca latronum" [castle of Guitry, den of thieves] and "Guillelmus de Calvimonte cum Odmundo filio suo" rebelled[1849]. "...Willelmus filius Osmundi..." subscribed the charter dated to before 1151 under which Hugues Archbishop of Rouen granted "ecclesiam...Virginis Mariæ...Maldestor" to Pontoise Saint-Martin[1850].

m ([1114/17]) ISABELLE, illegitimate daughter of LOUIS VI King of France & his mistress Marie de Breuillet (after [1101/04] before 1108-5 Aug, after 13 Apr 1175). Louis VI King of France donated property to Chartres Saint-Père when "filiam meam" married “Willelmo, Othmundi filio”, and now confirmed the donation, by charter dated 6 Jan 1118[1851]. "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the souls of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1852]. The necrology of Saint-Père-en-Vallée records the death "Non Aug" of "Isabella nobilis matrona de Calvomonte"[1853].

Guillaume & his wife had seven children:

1. OSMOND [III] de Chaumont . Orderic Vitalis records that in 1137 King Stephen destroyed "munitionem Chitreii...spelunca latronum" [castle of Guitry, den of thieves] and "Guillelmus de Calvimonte cum Odmundo filio suo" rebelled[1854]. It is assumed that this Osmond was a different person from Osmond who subscribed the 1175 charter of Isabelle, as the second Osmond signed last in the list of subscribers indicating junior status. The older Osmond presumably died young, maybe the father of Robert “le Roux” (or of his wife) whose son Guillaume succeeded to the seigneurie de Guitry (see below).

2. LOUIS (-after 6 Dec 1208). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1855]. Seigneur de Montjavoult. "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1856]. m ---. The name of Louis´s wife is not known. Louis & his wife had three children:

a) GUILLAUME . "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1857].

b) THIBAUT . "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1858].

c) RAOUL . "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1859].

3. PHILIPPE (-after 1175). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1860]. Arnoul Bishop of Lisieux recommended “Philippum...de Chaumont...in actibus eius regii sanguinis refulgebat excellencia” to Henri Archbishop of Reims in a letter dated to [1170][1861].

4. GASCE (-after 1175). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1862].

5. BAUDRY (-after 1175). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1863].

6. HUGUES (-after 1175). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1864].

7. OSMOND (-after 1175). "Isabel de Calvo Monte" donated property to Chartres Saint-Père by charter dated 1175 for the soul of "patris mei Lugdovici…regis Francorum…et…Willelmi filii Osmondi et Rainaldi de Braileic", with the consent of “filiorum meorum”, subscribed by "Lugdovici filii eius, Philippi clerici, Gasthonis militis, Baudrici militis, Hugonis militis, Osmundi militis"[1865].

It is assumed that Robert “le Roux” (or his wife) was the child of Osmond [III] de Chaumont, shown above, who presumably predeceased his father. The relationship between the two families is confirmed by the charter dated 6 Dec 1208, quoted below, in which Guillaume [II] de Chaumont refers to Louis de Chaumont Seigneur de Montjavoult as his uncle.

1. ROBERT “le Roux” . An undated charter records that "Odo Malewaegne de Kytreio" donated "terre...ex dono Roberti Ruffi de Calmont" to Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Willelmus de Calmont filius Roberti Ruffi”[1866]. m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known but, as noted above, she may have been the daughter of Guillaume de Chaumont and his wife Isabelle. Robert & his wife had three children:

a) GUILLAUME [II] de Chaumont (-[Nov 1220/1224]). "Willelmi [de Calvomonte] filii Roberti Ruffi" donated "pratum de feudo Odonis Malegaigne" to Saint-Wandrille by charter dated 1179[1867]. "Willelmus de Caumont filius Roberti Ruffi" donated wood "in bosco meo...[et] Campus Vinee" to Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Almaricus frater Dni mei Willelmi sive clericus sive fratris mei...heres futurus” by undated charter[1868]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “dominus Willelmus de Calvo Monte” holding “apud Calvum Montem unum feodum quod dividitur in duo feoda...unum feodum apud Sanctum Clarum quod Robertus frater suus tenet...”[1869]. "Amauricus filius Radulfi de Lyebecort..." donated "boscum meum apud Liebecort" to Saint-Wandrille by charter dated 1208, witnessed by “Dno Willelmo de Calvomonte, Dno Roberto fratre eius, Roberto de Crisperiis vicecomite Caleti...”[1870]. "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1871]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated “meam couturam de Pisseiz sub villa...Mongeuvolt” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi et Osmundi et aliorum omnium filiorum suorum", by charter dated 1213[1872]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia...in nemore Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, for the soul of "Hosmundi filii mei", with the consent of “Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti et Guidonis et aliorum puerorum meorum”, by charter dated Nov 1220[1873]. m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-[1224/Apr 1227]). "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated “meam couturam de Pisseiz sub villa...Mongeuvolt” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi et Osmundi et aliorum omnium filiorum suorum", by charter dated 1213[1874]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia...in nemore Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, for the soul of "Hosmundi filii mei", with the consent of “Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti et Guidonis et aliorum puerorum meorum”, by charter dated Nov 1220[1875]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia mea de bosco Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Mathildis matris mee et Johanne uxoris mee et Guidonis fratris mei et Mathei primogeniti mei et aliorum filiorum meorum”, by undated charter[1876]. Guillaume [II] & his wife had three children:

i) GUILLAUME [III] de Chaumont (-[1227/35]). "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated “meam couturam de Pisseiz sub villa...Mongeuvolt” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi et Osmundi et aliorum omnium filiorum suorum", by charter dated 1213[1877].

- see below.

ii) OSMOND de Chaumont (-[Mar/Nov] 1220). "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated “meam couturam de Pisseiz sub villa...Mongeuvolt” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi et Osmundi et aliorum omnium filiorum suorum", by charter dated 1213[1878]. "Osmundus de Calidomonte" confirmed the donation of “dotlaicium suum quod super feodo de Valderico” to Beaulieu made by "Isabel uxor mea" by charter dated Mar 1220[1879]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia...in nemore Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, for the soul of "Hosmundi filii mei", with the consent of “Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti et Guidonis et aliorum puerorum meorum”, by charter dated Nov 1220[1880]. m (before Mar 1220) ISABELLE, daughter of ---. "Osmundus de Calidomonte" confirmed the donation of “dotlaicium suum quod super feodo de Valderico” to Beaulieu made by "Isabel uxor mea" by charter dated Mar 1220[1881].

iii) GUY de Chaumont . "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia...in nemore Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, for the soul of "Hosmundi filii mei", with the consent of “Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti et Guidonis et aliorum puerorum meorum”, by charter dated Nov 1220[1882].

b) AMAURY de Chaumont . "Willelmus de Caumont filius Roberti Ruffi" donated wood "in bosco meo...[et] Campus Vinee" to Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Almaricus frater Dni mei Willelmi sive clericus sive fratris mei...heres futurus” by undated charter[1883].

c) ROBERT de Chaumont (-after 1211). The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “dominus Willelmus de Calvo Monte” holding “apud Calvum Montem unum feodum quod dividitur in duo feoda...unum feodum apud Sanctum Clarum quod Robertus frater suus tenet...”[1884]. Seigneur de Saint-Clair. "Amauricus filius Radulfi de Lyebecort..." donated "boscum meum apud Liebecort" to Saint-Wandrille by charter dated 1208, witnessed by “Dno Willelmo de Calvomonte, Dno Roberto fratre eius, Roberto de Crisperiis vicecomite Caleti...”[1885]. "Guillaume de Chaumont chevalier fils de Robert le Roux du consentement de Robert son frère" ratified the donation, made by “Louis chevalier de Montgeuvol son oncle” to Saint-Germer on becoming a monk there with the consent of "Robert son frère...Guillaume, Thibaut et Raoul ses fils", by charter dated 6 Dec 1208[1886]. "Robertus de Calvomonte" renounced rights to "in terra...Vineola..." in favour of Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Aelidis uxoris mee et Johannis primogeniti mei”, by charter dated 1211[1887]. m ALIX, daughter of --- (-after 1211). "Robertus de Calvomonte" renounced rights to "in terra...Vineola..." in favour of Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Aelidis uxoris mee et Johannis primogeniti mei”, by charter dated 1211[1888]. Robert & his wife had one child:

i) JEAN . "Robertus de Calvomonte" renounced rights to "in terra...Vineola..." in favour of Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Aelidis uxoris mee et Johannis primogeniti mei”, by charter dated 1211[1889].

GUILLAUME [III] de Chaumont, son of GUILLAUME [II] de Chaumont & his wife Mathilde --- (-[1227/35]). "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated “meam couturam de Pisseiz sub villa...Mongeuvolt” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi et Osmundi et aliorum omnium filiorum suorum", by charter dated 1213[1890]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia...in nemore Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, for the soul of "Hosmundi filii mei", with the consent of “Mathildis uxoris mee et Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti et Guidonis et aliorum puerorum meorum”, by charter dated Nov 1220[1891]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia mea de bosco Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Mathildis matris mee et Johanne uxoris mee et Guidonis fratris mei et Mathei primogeniti mei et aliorum filiorum meorum”, by undated charter[1892]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Johanne uxoris mee et Mathei primogeniti filii mei”, by charter dated Apr 1227[1893].

m JEANNE, daughter of ---. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia mea de bosco Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Mathildis matris mee et Johanne uxoris mee et Guidonis fratris mei et Mathei primogeniti mei et aliorum filiorum meorum”, by undated charter[1894]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Johanne uxoris mee et Mathei primogeniti filii mei”, by charter dated Apr 1227[1895].

Guillaume [III] & his wife had two children:

1. MATHIEU de Chaumont (-[1272/Nov 1276]). "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated harvest from “grangia mea de bosco Montis Jovis” to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Mathildis matris mee et Johanne uxoris mee et Guidonis fratris mei et Mathei primogeniti mei et aliorum filiorum meorum”, by undated charter[1896]. "Guillelmus de Calvomonte miles" donated property to Gomerfontaine, with the consent of “Johanne uxoris mee et Mathei primogeniti filii mei”, by charter dated Apr 1227[1897]. A charter dated May 1235, under which "Guido de Ruppe, Ansellus de Insula, Matheus de Tria, Johannes de Calvomonte, Gilo de Montchevrel et Johannes de Barris" confirmed privileges in Vexin, records the commitment of “Matheus de Calvomonte” who could not assist in person[1898]. "Matheus de Calvomonte" donated property to Guitry, with the consent of "Petronille uxoris mee et Symonis fratris mei et aliorum fratrum meorum", by charter dated Oct 1236[1899]. "Matheus de Calvomonte" donated "in terris...apud Kytri, apud Fores et apud Lyebecort" to Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti”, by charter dated 1270[1900]. A document dated 1272 records that "Mahi de Chaumont miles senex" appointed "Johannem Beverel militum" to represent him[1901]. m (before Oct 1236) PETRONILLE, daughter of ---. "Matheus de Calvomonte" donated property to Guitry, with the consent of "Petronille uxoris mee et Symonis fratris mei et aliorum fratrum meorum", by charter dated Oct 1236[1902]. Mathieu & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME [IV] de Chaumont (-after Nov 1276). "Matheus de Calvomonte" donated "in terris...apud Kytri, apud Fores et apud Lyebecort" to Saint-Wandrille, with the consent of “Guillelmi filii mei primogeniti”, by charter dated 1270[1903]. A charter dated Nov 1276 records the settlement of a dispute between "Willelmum de Calvomonte" and Saint-Wandrille[1904].

2. SIMON de Chaumont . "Matheus de Calvomonte" donated property to Guitry, with the consent of "Petronille uxoris mee et Symonis fratris mei et aliorum fratrum meorum", by charter dated Oct 1236[1905].

F. SEIGNEURS de GUISE

The town of Guise lies on the river Oise in eastern Picardie, south-east of Cambrai and east of Saint-Quentin. In Roman times, it fell administratively within the pagus Teoracensis [Thiérache][1906]. Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks granted the fiefs of Hucquigny, near Guise, and Hannape to the historian Nithard in 845[1907]. Nithard, childless by his wife Erchanfride, donated his fiefdoms to the abbey of Prüm, Hannape being transferred subsequently to the abbey of Prémontré[1908]. It is thought that the fortress of Guise was constructed in the late 9th/early 10th century, the châtelains being vassals of the Comtes de Vermandois[1909]. The construction of the castle of Guise, which replaced the old fortress, is generally attributed to Godefroi de Guise (see below)[1910]. The Seigneurs de Guise also possessed the castles of Lesquielles and Hirson, and their two chapels[1911].

The origin of the later Seigneurs de Guise is not known. According to the Histoire de Guise, "Gauthier de Saint-Aubert avait épousé vers 986 une sœur du comte de Vermandois…Eleonore", the author speculating on the possibility of a relationship between Gauthier de Saint-Aubert and the family of the Seigneurs de Guise[1912].

1. GAUTHIER de Guise (-after 5 Aug 1058). "Walteri de Guisia" subscribed a charter of Henri I King of France in favour of the monastery of Hasnon dated 5 Aug 1058[1913].

2. GEOFFROY de Guise . The construction of the castle of Guise, which replaced the old fortress, is generally attributed to Godefroi de Guise[1914]. Seigneur de Guise. m as her first husband, ADA de Ramerupt, daughter of HILDUIN [IV] de Montdidier et de Ramerupt Comte de Roucy & his wife Adelaide de Roucy ([1040/60]-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[1915]. 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"[1916]. She married secondly Gauthier Seigneur de Ath, and thirdly Thierry Seigneur d'Avesnes. "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"[1917]. She built the convent of Lessies with her third husband, where she retired after his death and was buried[1918]. Geoffroy & his wife had [two] children:

a) GUY de Guise (-after 1124). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Guidonem" as son of "Godefridus de Guisia" & his wife[1919]. Seigneur de Guise.

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b) [ALBERT de Guise (-after 1141). Albert de Guise is named in a charter of Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai dated 1141[1920].]

GUY de Guise, son of GEOFFROY Seigneur de Guise & his wife Ada de Ramerupt ([1060/80]-after 1124). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Guidonem" as son of "Godefridus de Guisia" & his wife[1921]. Seigneur de Guise. "Widonis de Lecherii [Lesquielles]" subscribed the charter dated 1104 under which Godefroi de Ribemont donated property to the monastery of Saint-Prix[1922], the castle of Lesquielles being another property of the Seigneurs de Guise (see above). "Bartholomeus…Laudunensis episcopus" noted that "Guidone de Guisia" donated property to the abbey of Femy, with the consent of "uxoris suæ Aeluidis", by charter dated Dec 1120[1923]. The family relationship between the bishop and the Guise family has not yet been traced. Guy de Guise donated property to the abbey of Saint-Prix de Saint-Quentin by charter dated 1123[1924]. "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"[1925].

m as her first husband, ADELINE, daughter of ---. It is possible that she was Adeline de Montmorency, daughter of Bouchard [III] Seigneur de Montmorency & his first wife Agnes de Beaumont. Her parentage and marriage are suggested by Orderic Vitalis who records that "Petrus…Manliæ" married "Adam, Burchardi de Montemorentii neptem et comitis Gisinarum filiam"[1926]. Le Prévost assumes that "comitis Gisinarum" refers to the comte de Guines and states that "Ade fille de Manassès comte de Guines et d´Emme de Tancarville" married "en effet Pierre de Maule et mourut sans enfants avant son père"[1927]. He cites no source which provides the basis for his statement, while conceding that he found no family relationship between the Montmorency and Guines families. Duchesne also assumes that Guines is the correct interpretation, although, on the basis that "neptem" indicates niece, he suggests that the relationship was through a daughter of Hervé Seigneur de Montmorency (which appears difficult to sustain from a chronological point of view)[1928]. No record has been found in other primary sources that Robert [Manassès] Comte de Guines had another daughter besides Sibylle [Rose] who married Henri Châtelain de Bourbourg (see above in the present document). However, it is possible that "Gisinarum" refers to "Guise" (which is normally referred to in primary sources in Latin as "Guisia" or "Guisciensis") and that the granddaughter of Bouchard [III] Seigneur de Montmorency (assuming that "neptem" in Orderic´s passage indicates grand-daughter, not niece) was the daughter of the seigneur de Guise. If this is correct, the chronology dictates that her father must have been Guy Seigneur de Guise. This proposed parentage is corroborated by Guy Seigneur de Guise naming his second son Bouchard, presumably after his father-in-law. "Bartholomeus…Laudunensis episcopus" noted that "Guidone de Guisia" donated property to the abbey of Femy, with the consent of "uxoris suæ Aeluidis", by charter dated Dec 1120[1929]. "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"[1930]. She married secondly Henri ---. The Histoire de Guise refers to her second marriage, stating that her second husband consented to Adeline's donation to the church of Prémontré at Clairefontaine[1931].

Guy & his wife had [ten] children:

1. ADAM de Guise (-after 1121). "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"[1932].

2. BOUCHARD de Guise (-after 1161). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]"[1933]. "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"[1934]. Seigneur de Guise. A charter dated 2 Mar 1133 confirms the donation of “castelli...Lescherii” donated to Laon Saint-Vincent by “Balduinus de Subpeio”, with the consent of “uxore sua Machania privignoque et eodem genero suo Burchardo de Gusia cum uxore sua Adelidi ipsius...Baldewini filia”[1935]. Burgard Seigneur de Guise, Aelide his wife and Godefroy his brother granted rights of free circulation of goods by charter dated 1155[1936]. m ADELAIS, daughter of BAUDOUIN de Soupir & his wife Machane ---. A charter dated 2 Mar 1133 confirms the donation of “castelli...Lescherii” donated to Laon Saint-Vincent by “Balduinus de Subpeio”, with the consent of “uxore sua Machania privignoque et eodem genero suo Burchardo de Gusia cum uxore sua Adelidi ipsius...Baldewini filia”[1937]. Burgard Seigneur de Guise, Aelide his wife and Godefroy his brother granted rights of free circulation of goods by charter dated 1155[1938]. Bouchard & his wife had one child:

a) ADELINE de Guise (-1196 or after). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Adelviam Buchardi de Guisa filiam" as wife of "Iacobum [filium Nicholai…de Avethnes]"[1939]. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Nicolai Plukelli filius primogenitus Jacobus" married "Adeluyam unicam filiam Bouchardi domini de Guisia"[1940]. Adelaide Dame de Guise, with the consent of Gautier her son and her other children, made a donation for the soul of her later husband Jacques d'Avesnes by charter dated 1196[1941]. m ([1163/68]) JACQUES d'Avesnes, son of NICOLAS Seigneur d'Avesnes & his wife Mahaut de la Roche ([1150]-killed in battle Arsuf, Palestine 7 Sep 1191).

3. GODEFROI de Guise (-after 1155). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]"[1942]. Burgard Seigneur de Guise, Aelide his wife and Godefroy his brother granted rights of free circulation of goods by charter dated 1155[1943]. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix approved donations of property to the abbey of Tronquoy[1944]. Godefroi & his wife had five children:

a) RENIER de Guise (-after 1189). The Histoire de Guise names "Renier…Havide, Mathilde, Marie, Adelewide" as the children of Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix, as well as Renier's wife "Awelvia ou Adèle" and their children "Gauthier, Godefroy et Renier tous vivants en 1189"[1945]. m ADELA, daughter of ---.

b) HAVIDE de Guise (-after 1189). The Histoire de Guise names "Renier…Havide, Mathilde, Marie, Adelewide" as the children of Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix "…tous vivants en 1189"[1946].

c) MATHILDE de Guise (-after 1189). The Histoire de Guise names "Renier…Havide, Mathilde, Marie, Adelewide" as the children of Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix "…tous vivants en 1189"[1947].

d) MARIE de Guise (-after 1189). The Histoire de Guise names "Renier…Havide, Mathilde, Marie, Adelewide" as the children of Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix "…tous vivants en 1189"[1948].

e) ADELAIDE de Guise (-after 1189). The Histoire de Guise names "Renier…Havide, Mathilde, Marie, Adelewide" as the children of Godefroy de Guise and his wife Beatrix "…tous vivants en 1189"[1949].

4. RENIER de Guise . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. same person as...? RENIER de Guise (-after 1161). “Rainerus de Guisia assensu uxoris sue Sybilie” donated property in “territorium de Sainz, de Marfontanis...” to the abbey of Foigny by charter dated 1161[1950]. m SIBYLLE, daughter of --- (-after 1161). “Rainerus de Guisia assensu uxoris sue Sybilie” donated property in “territorium de Sainz, de Marfontanis...” to the abbey of Foigny by charter dated 1161[1951].

5. [ADA . Orderic Vitalis records that "Petrus…Manliæ" married "Adam, Burchardi de Montemorentii neptem et comitis Gisinarum filiam"[1952]. The question whether "Gisinarum" can refer to Guise is discussed above in relation to Ada´s possible mother Adeline [de Montmorency]. m PIERRE Le Riche Seigneur de Maule, son of ANSOUD Le Riche Seigneur de Maule & his wife Odesinde Mauvoisin (-after 1124).]

6. ADELINE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m RORICON Seigneur de Roye, son of AUBRY de Roye & his wife Helvide --- (-after 1192).

7. HAVOISE . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]", specifying that one sister married "Simone de Inci" their children being "Hugonem et Galterum"[1953]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m SIMON de Inchy, son of ---.

8. daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]", specifying that one sister married "Anselmo, filio Hulardi de Sancto Quintino" their children being "duas filias; quarum una nupsit Guidoni de Moi"[1954]. m ANSELME de Saint-Quentin, son of HULARD de Saint-Quentin & his wife ---.

9. daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]", specifying that the third sister married "Duido de Wspais" their children being "Matheum et Guidonem et sorores eorum"[1955]. m DUDO d'Ypres, son of ---.

10. daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Burgardum et Godefridum et sorores eorum" as childen of "Guidonem [de Guisia]", specifying that the fourth sister married "Rainero agnomine Muto" their children being "Renerum et filias"[1956]. m RAINIER "Muto" ---.

G. SEIGNEURS de HAM

Ham is located south-east of Péronne and south-west of Saint-Quentin. Père Anselme reproduces a reconstruction of the family of the seigneurs de Ham which appears to be unsupported by primary sources and has not been copied unless the information has been corroborated as shown below[1957].

1. SIMON (-after 986). Gomart says that Simon was “issue de la grande maison des comtes de Vermandois” but cites no source on which he bases his statement[1958]. It appears that Simon is named only in the one source which follows, which provides no indication of his family origin. Châtelain de Ham. “...Symonis castellani de Ham...” subscribed the charter dated 986 under which “Albertus comes” donated land “ad Hamum” to found the abbey of Saint-Prix[1959].

1. YVES de Ham (-[1076/12 Mar 1089]). “Yves” donated “Heremburgem” to Noyon by charter dated 29 Jan 1055[1960]. “...Odonis vicecomitis...Odonis fratris comitis...Roberti Peronensis, Ivonis Hamensis, Ivonis Nigellensis, Hugonis Calniacensis, Odonis filii Roberti Peronensis...” subscribed the charter dated 1076 under which “Heribertus...Viromanduorum comes” confirmed donations to Saint-Prix made by “prædecessor noster Albertus”[1961]. m ---. The name of Yves´s wife is not known. Yves & his wife had one child:

a) EUDES [I] de Ham (-after 12 Mar 1089). “Odon fils d´Yves” is named with “sa femme Emma” in a charter for Homblières dated to [1060][1962]. “Odo Hamensis dominus” confirmed the donation of “Heremburgem” to Noyon made by “patris mei” by charter dated 12 Mar 1089[1963]. m EMMA, daughter of --- (-after [1060]). “Odon fils d´Yves” is named with “sa femme Emma” in a charter for Homblières dated to [1060][1964].

1. EUDES [II] de Ham (-after 1144). A charter dated 5 Jul 1101 records the settlement of a dispute between "Hamensis Odo" and Compiègne Saint-Corneille relating to two serfs[1965]. “O. Hamensis castelli dominus” donated the church of Notre-Dame de Ham to the bishop of Noyon, with the consent of “uxoris suæ donæ L.”, by charter dated 1108[1966]. m L[OUISE], daughter of ---. “O. Hamensis castelli dominus” donated the church of Notre-Dame de Ham to the bishop of Noyon, with the consent of “uxoris suæ donæ L.”, by charter dated 1108[1967]. According to Gomart, the wife of Eudes [II] was named Louise but he cites no source on which he bases his statement[1968]. Odon de Ham is named with (among others) Gérard de Picquigny and Jacques de Guise in a charter of Corbie dated 1144[1969]. Eudes [II] & his wife had two children:

a) GERARD de Ham . “Gerardus Hamensis dominus filius Odonis pedis Lupi” donated “decimam de Albincurte quam Albricus de Roya de feodo meo tenebat...” to Homblières by charter dated 1144[1970]. “Gérard de Ham” donated pasturage “de Margères près Douilly” to the church of Saint-Nicolas en Arrouaise, with the consent of “sa femme Marguerite et de son frère Lanscelin”, by charter dated 1145[1971]. 1182. Seigneur de Ham. m MARGUERITE, daughter of ---. “Gérard de Ham” donated pasturage “de Margères près Douilly” to the church of Saint-Nicolas en Arrouaise, with the consent of “sa femme Marguerite et de son frère Lanscelin”, by charter dated 1145[1972].

b) LANCELIN de Ham (-[1160/82]). “Gérard de Ham” donated pasturage “de Margères près Douilly” to the church of Saint-Nicolas en Arrouaise, with the consent of “sa femme Marguerite et de son frère Lanscelin”, by charter dated 1145[1973]. Lancelin de Ham donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1160[1974]. m ---. The name of Lancelin´s wife is not known. Lancelin & his wife had four children:

i) EUDES [III] de Ham (-after 1188). “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1975].

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ii) GERARD de Ham . “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1976].

iii) SIMON de Ham . “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1977].

iv) LANCELIN de Ham . “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1978].

EUDES [III] de Ham, son of LANCELIN de Ham & his wife --- (-after 1188). “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1979].

m ELISABETH, daughter of --- (-after 1177). “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1980].

Eudes [III] & his wife had two children:

1. EUDES [IV] de Ham (-6 Oct 1234, bur Ham Notre-Dame). “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1981]. “Odon de Ham” confirmed the foundation of the chapel of Saint-Etienne by “Marie sa fille” by undated charter[1982]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Odo de Han” holding “baroniam suam et castrum de Ham”[1983]. “Eude de Ham” confirmed that he held all his lands from the king except his holdings from the bishop of Noyon by charter dated Mar 1214 (O.S.)[1984]. An epitaph in Notre-Dame de Ham records the burial of “Odo 4 dominus Hamensis” who died 6 Oct 1234[1985]. m ISABELLE de Béthencourt, daughter of HUGUES de Béthencourt & his wife ---. An epitaph in Notre-Dame de Ham records the burial of “Isabella filia Hugonis de Bethencourt et uxor Odonis 4 domini Hamensis”[1986]. Eudes [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) EUDES [V] de Ham (-1260). “Odon de Ham” granted “à Jean son fils quelques héritages...à Bucy près Noyon” by charter dated 1260 which names “sa femme Hellovis dame de Catheu”[1987]. An epitaph in Notre-Dame de Ham records the burial of “Odo primogenitus 4 Odonis domini Hamens. et Isabella de Bethencourt uxoris eius”[1988]. m HELVISE Dame de Catheu, daughter of ---. “Odon de Ham” granted “à Jean son fils quelques héritages...à Bucy près Noyon” by charter dated 1260 which names “sa femme Hellovis dame de Catheu”[1989]. Eudes [III] & his wife had one child:

i) JEAN [I] de Ham (-after Nov 1272). “Odon de Ham” granted “à Jean son fils quelques héritages...à Bucy près Noyon” by charter dated 1260 which names “sa femme Hellovis dame de Catheu”[1990].

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2. GAUTHIER (-after 1177). “Domini Odonis de Ham” donated property to Ham abbey by charter dated 1177 which names “sa femme Elisabeth, ses frères Gérard, Simon et Lanscelin, ses enfants Odon et Gautier”[1991].

JEAN [I] de Ham, son of EUDES [V] Seigneur de Ham & his wife Helvise Dame de Catheu (-after 1276). Jean de Ham sold harvest from “le moulin de Sancourt” to Corbie abbey, with the consent of “Marie sa femme et de Jean son fils”, by charter dated 1248[1992]. “Odon de Ham” granted “à Jean son fils quelques héritages...à Bucy près Noyon” by charter dated 1260 which names “sa femme Hellovis dame de Catheu”[1993]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Ham et...Marie femme de celui Jehan” donated property to Héronval by charter dated Feb 1264[1994]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Ham en Vermandois...et...Marie femme au devant dit mon seigneur Jehan” confirmed a donation to Héronval by “Bertemius dis Messagiers bourgois de Ham” by charter dated Nov 1272[1995].

m MARIE, daughter of --- (-after Nov 1272). Jean de Ham sold harvest from “le moulin de Sancourt” to Corbie abbey, with the consent of “Marie sa femme et de Jean son fils”, by charter dated 1248[1996]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Ham et...Marie femme de celui Jehan” donated property to Héronval by charter dated Feb 1264[1997]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Ham en Vermandois...et...Marie femme au devant dit mon seigneur Jehan” confirmed a donation to Héronval by “Bertemius dis Messagiers bourgois de Ham” by charter dated Nov 1272[1998].

Jean [I] & his wife had one child:

1. JEAN [II] de Ham (-[Mar 1283/Mar 1287]). Jean de Ham sold harvest from “le moulin de Sancourt” to Corbie abbey, with the consent of “Marie sa femme et de Jean son fils”, by charter dated 1248[1999]. Jean de Ham sold “les deux moulins de [Ham] situés sur la Somme” to Ham abbey, with the consent of “son père”, by charter dated 1276[2000].

1. EUDES [VI] de Ham (-before 1313). No primary source has been identified which confirms the relationship between Eudes [VI] and Jean [II]. The chronology indicates that they could have been brothers or father and son. “Oudars escuiers sires de Hem en Vermandois...et...damoisele Doree fame au devant dit Oudart” confirmed that “Jehans diz li Rois bourjois de Ham...” had sold property to Héronval by charter dated Mar 1287[2001]. “Oudars chevaliers sires de Ham...et...Doree fame dou devant monsegneur Oudart de Ham chevalier” confirmed property of “Pierres Peruche dis Baubers...jadis bourjois de Ham...” by charter dated Oct 1300[2002]. [m firstly MARGUERITE, daughter of --- (-before Mar 1287). Marguerite, wife of Eudes de Ham, donated harvest to the nuns of Genlis by charter dated to before 1291[2003]. The closeness of this date to the date of the Mar 1287 which names Eudes´s wife Dorée suggests that the latter may have been a nickname and that the two documents refer to the same person. m [secondly] DOREE, daughter of --- (-after Oct 1300). “Oudars escuiers sires de Hem en Vermandois...et...damoisele Doree fame au devant dit Oudart” confirmed that “Jehans diz li Rois bourjois de Ham...” had sold property to Héronval by charter dated Mar 1287[2004]. “Oudars chevaliers sires de Ham...et...Doree fame dou devant monsegneur Oudart de Ham chevalier” confirmed property of “Pierres Peruche dis Baubers...jadis bourjois de Ham...” by charter dated Oct 1300[2005]. Gomart states that Dorée was a widow in 1313 but does not cite the corresponding source[2006].

2. EUDES [VII] de Ham (-before 27 Sep 1340). It is supposed that Eudes [VII] was the son of Eudes [VI] de Ham but the primary source which confirms that this supposition is correct has not yet been identified. “Oudars chevaliers sires de Hamet de Marchevile et...Ysabiaus de Heilli fame dou dit mon seigneur Oudart...dame des lius devant diz et d´Auchie” confirmed a sale of property by charter dated Jun 1326[2007]. m ISABELLE de Heilly Dame d'Authie, daughter of ---. “Oudars chevaliers sires de Hamet de Marchevile et...Ysabiaus de Heilli fame dou dit mon seigneur Oudart...dame des lius devant diz et d´Auchie” confirmed a sale of property by charter dated Jun 1326[2008].

3. JEAN [III] de Ham (-after 26 May 1367). It is supposed that Jean [III] was the son of Eudes [VII] de Ham but the primary source which confirms that this supposition is correct has not yet been identified. Jean de Ham issued a charter dated 26 May 1367 relating to the town of Ham[2009].

H. CHÂTELAINS de NOYON, SEIGNEURS de THOUROTTE

1. GAUTHIER [de Thourotte] . m ---. Gauthier & his wife had one child:

a) ALEAUME [de Thourotte] (-after 1034). “...Alelmi filii Walteri de Tarota...” subscribed the charter dated 1034 under which "Theobaldus et Stephanus germanus meus...comites Francia et Ermengardis comitissa mater noster" confirmed property "in pago Ambianensi...Crisciacum" to the church of Amiens[2010].

1. --- . m ADELAIDE, daughter of ---. Her family origin is indicated by the charter dated 1119 which records donations of “partem...apud Lacheni” made to Saint-Amand by “Fulconem, Ingrammi filium...et dominam Adelaidem ipsuis sororem” and “Hugo...Calniacensis et Warnerus eius frater”, the later donation made by “dominus Rogerus eorum nepos”, and the subsequent dispute and settlement by the council of Beauvais[2011]. "Adeladix mater domini Rogeri Thorotensis" donated “tertiam partem alodii sui...Lacheni” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Adeguidis”, by charter dated 1124[2012]. A charter dated 1124 records donations made to Saint-Amand including the donation of “terciam partem alodii...Laceni” made by “Adeladix mater domni Rogeri Thorotensis assensu eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Hadeguidis”[2013]. One child:

a) ROGER (-before [1140]). A charter dated 1119 records donations “partem...apud Lacheni” made to Saint-Amand by “Fulconem, Ingrammi filium...et dominam Adelaidem ipsuis sororem” and “Hugo...Calniacensis et Warnerus eius frater”, the later donation made by “dominus Rogerus eorum nepos”, and the subsequent dispute and settlement by the council of Beauvais[2014]. "Adeladix mater domini Rogeri Thorotensis" donated “tertiam partem alodii sui...Lacheni” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Adeguidis”, by charter dated 1124[2015]. A charter dated 1124 records donations made to Saint-Amand including the donation of “terciam partem alodii...Laceni” made by “Adeladix mater domni Rogeri Thorotensis assensu eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Hadeguidis”[2016]. "...Rogeri de Thorota" subscribed the charter dated to [1137] under which Louis VI King of France confirmed property of Ourscamp Notre-Dame[2017]. m HAVIDE, daughter of ---. "Adeladix mater domini Rogeri Thorotensis" donated “tertiam partem alodii sui...Lacheni” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Adeguidis”, by charter dated 1124[2018]. A charter dated 1124 records donations made to Saint-Amand including the donation of “terciam partem alodii...Laceni” made by “Adeladix mater domni Rogeri Thorotensis assensu eiusdem filii sui et conjugis eius Hadeguidis”[2019]. "Gerardus de Thorota cognomine Niatel" donated property “de feodo domine Havidis de Thorota...apud sanctum Petrum...in territorio Bitriaci” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated to [1140][2020]. Roger & his wife had one child:

i) GUY (-after 1156). "Guido castellanus Noviomi" donated property “de suo dominico Le Bus...in territorio de Nancel” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated 1142[2021]. "Guido Noviomensis castellanus" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, on returning from pilgrimage to Santiago “cum tribus filiis suis Johanne...Guidone et Ivone”, by charter dated 1156[2022]. - see below.

GUY de Thourotte, son of ROGER de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon & his wife Havide --- (-after 1156). "Guido castellanus Noviomi" donated property “de suo dominico Le Bus...in territorio de Nancel” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated 1142[2023]. "Guido Noviomensis castellanus" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, on returning from pilgrimage to Santiago “cum tribus filiis suis Johanne...Guidone et Ivone”, by charter dated 1156[2024].

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

Guy & his wife had six children:

1. JEAN [I] (-[1176/77]). "Guido Noviomensis castellanus" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, on returning from pilgrimage to Santiago “cum tribus filiis suis Johanne...Guidone et Ivone”, by charter dated 1156[2025]. 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”[2026]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomensis atque Thorotensis” approved an exchange of property between “Petrus Sarcellus...” and Saint-Amand by charter dated 1173[2027]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2028]. It is unclear why the father of Jean [II] de Thourotte is named “Jean de Coucy” in this document. m ([1170]) as her third husband, ALIX de Dreux, widow firstly of VALERAN [III] Seigneur de Breteuil and secondly of GUY [II] Seigneur de Châtillon-sur-Marne, daughter of ROBERT [I] Seigneur de Dreux et du Perche [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"[2029]. 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”[2030]. She married fourthly (1182 or before) as his first wife, Raoul de Nesle Comte de Soissons. Jean [I] & his wife had three children:

a) GUY . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Iohannem de Torota" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" and her third husband[2031].

b) JEAN [II] (-[27 Dec 1235/25 Aug 1237]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Iohannem de Torota" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" and her third husband, specifying that Jean was father of "Iohannis et Rodulfi Virdunensis et Roberti Ledodiensis episcoporum"[2032]. In a later passage, the same source names him "Iohannes castellanus Noviomensis frater castellanorum de Coci" and adding that he was father of "Iohannem de Torota qui sororem habuit domni de Dampetra"[2033].

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c) ROBERT (-before 1217). Bishop of Laon. "Guido domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote primogenitus...quam uxor mea" sold “nemus...in Esga silva” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, donated by “bone memorie Roberti episcopi Laudenensis patrui mei”, by charter dated 1217[2034].

2. GUY (-before 1170). "Guido Noviomensis castellanus" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, on returning from pilgrimage to Santiago “cum tribus filiis suis Johanne...Guidone et Ivone”, by charter dated 1156[2035]. 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”[2036].

3. IVES (-after 1170). "Guido Noviomensis castellanus" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, on returning from pilgrimage to Santiago “cum tribus filiis suis Johanne...Guidone et Ivone”, by charter dated 1156[2037]. 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”[2038].

4. RENAUD (-after 1170). “Rainaldus frater Johannis castellani et Maria uxor eius” consented to the donation to Héronval made by “Robertus de Apelli...” by charter dated 1169[2039]. 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”[2040]. m MARIE, daughter of ---. “Rainaldus frater Johannis castellani et Maria uxor eius” consented to the donation to Héronval made by “Robertus de Apelli...” by charter dated 1169[2041].

5. ROBERT (-after 1170). 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”[2042].

6. PIERRE (-after 1170). 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”[2043].

JEAN [II] de Thourotte, son of JEAN [I] de Thourotte Châtelain de Noyon & his wife Alix de Dreux (-[27 Dec 1235/25 Aug 1237]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Iohannem de Torota" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" and her third husband, specifying that Jean was father of "Iohannis et Rodulfi Virdunensis et Roberti Ledodiensis episcoporum"[2044]. In a later passage, the same source names him "Iohannes castellanus Noviomensis frater castellanorum de Coci" and adding that he was father of "Iohannem de Torota qui sororem habuit domni de Dampetra" (although the chronology suggests that this second reference is incorrect)[2045]. "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[2046]. "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[2047]. "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[2048]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorothe...et Odota uxor mea” donated property “in territorio de Behericourt” to Héronval by charter dated 1206[2049]. “Johannes Noviomensis et Thorotensis castellanus” relinquished various rights in favour of Saint-Amand, with the consent of “Odote uxoris mee”, by charter dated 1207[2050]. “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[2051]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2052]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote...Guidoni primogenito meo...cum sorore sau D---" donated “nemoris...inter vivaria Ursicampi et villam de Trachi in Esga silva...et fratri meo R ---- Laudunensi episcopo” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated 1217[2053]. "J. castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, and committed “Willelmus filius meus” to confirm the donation, by charter dated 1224[2054]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" confirmed the donation of “x modiis nemoris sitis inter Noviomum de Behericort juxta nemus Milonis” made to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by “Guido de Thorota quondam primus filius meus”, by charter dated 1229[2055]. The testament of “Johannes castellanus Noviomensis et Thorote”, dated 27 Dec 1235, appointed as executors “Viridunensis Lingonensis Epos filios meos...”[2056].

m ODETTE de Dampierre, daughter of GUILLAUME [I] Seigneur de Dampierre-sur-Aube & his wife [Ermengarde de Moncy] (-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"[2057]. "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[2058]. "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[2059]. "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[2060]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorothe...et Odota uxor mea” donated property “in territorio de Behericourt” to Héronval by charter dated 1206[2061]. “Johannes Noviomensis et Thorotensis castellanus” relinquished various rights in favour of Saint-Amand, with the consent of “Odote uxoris mee”, by charter dated 1207[2062]. “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[2063].

Jean & his wife had nine children:

1. GUY (-1221). "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[2064]. "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[2065]. "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[2066]. “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[2067]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2068]. "Guido domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote primogenitus...quam uxor mea" sold “nemus...in Esga silva” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, donated by “bone memorie Roberti episcopi Laudenensis patrui mei”, by charter dated 1217[2069]. "Guido de Thorota primogenitus Domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated “plantam meam de Behericourt juxta nemus Milonis” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “J--- castellano patre meo et fratribus meis Johanne de Thorota et Willelmo et Walchero”, by charter dated May 1221[2070]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" confirmed the donation of “x modiis nemoris sitis inter Noviomum de Behericort juxta nemus Milonis” made to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by “Guido de Thorota quondam primus filius meus”, by charter dated 1229[2071]. m as her first husband, DENISE de Mello, daughter of RENAUD de Mello & his wife Gertrude de Nesle. "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote...Guidoni primogenito meo...cum sorore [error for uxore] sua D---" donated “nemoris...inter vivaria Ursicampi et villam de Trachi in Esga silva...et fratri meo R ---- Laudunensi episcopo” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated 1217[2072]. A charter dated 1217 confirmed the donation made by "Johannes castellanus Noviomi...Guido dicti castellani primogenitus cum uxore sua Dyonisia" of “nemoris in Esga silva” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated 1217[2073]. She married secondly (1222) Robert de la Tournelle.

2. GUILLAUME (-after Dec 1224). "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[2074]. "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[2075]. “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[2076]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2077]. "Willelmus filius domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated property “apud Deviscourt” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Guidonis primogeniti fratris ceterorumque fratrum et sororuum mearum...Beatrix uxor mea”, by charter dated 1218[2078]. "Guido de Thorota primogenitus Domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated “plantam meam de Behericourt juxta nemus Milonis” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “J--- castellano patre meo et fratribus meis Johanne de Thorota et Willelmo et Walchero”, by charter dated May 1221[2079]. “Guillelmus de Thorota et Galcherus frater meus milites” donated property to Beaupré, with the consent of “uxores nostre Beatrix et Margareta et domina Ada de Parcent mater predictarum uxorum nostrarum”, by charter dated 1223[2080]. “Margareta de Persenco filia Hugonis vicecomitis Bellemontis” donated property, with the consent of “domini Galcheri de Torota mariti mei et domine Beatricis sororis mee et domini Guillelmi de Torota mariti sui”, by charter dated 1224[2081]. "Willelmus de Thorota miles" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp made by “patris mei J. castellani Noviomi et Thorote” by charter dated Dec 1224[2082]. m BEATRIX de Beaumont, daughter of HUGUES Vicomte de Beaumont & his wife Ada de Parcent (-after 1223). “Hugo de Bellomonte” confirmed the donation of “medietatem vinee sue de Noytel...et apud Nuylly...terre arabilis” to Boran Sainte-Madeleine made by “Willelmus de Bellomonte frater meus, assensu Ivonis fratris nostri” and donated his own share of the land at the request of “uxoris mee Ade, Beatricis et Margarite filiarum mearum, Heudeborgi sorori mee” by charter dated 1203[2083]. "Willelmus filius domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated property “apud Deviscourt” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Guidonis primogeniti fratris ceterorumque fratrum et sororuum mearum...Beatrix uxor mea”, by charter dated 1218[2084]. “Guillelmus de Thorota et Galcherus frater meus milites” donated property to Beaupré, with the consent of “uxores nostre Beatrix et Margareta et domina Ada de Parcent mater predictarum uxorum nostrarum”, by charter dated 1223[2085]. “Margareta de Persenco filia Hugonis vicecomitis Bellemontis” donated property, with the consent of “domini Galcheri de Torota mariti mei et domine Beatricis sororis mee et domini Guillelmi de Torota mariti sui”, by charter dated 1224[2086].

3. JEAN (-[Sep 1260/May 1266]). "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[2087]. "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[2088]. “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[2089]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2090]. "Guido de Thorota primogenitus Domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated “plantam meam de Behericourt juxta nemus Milonis” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “J--- castellano patre meo et fratribus meis Johanne de Thorota et Willelmo et Walchero”, by charter dated May 1221[2091]. "Johannes castellanus Noviomensis et Thorote" confirmed the donation made by “bone memorie pater meus Johannes quondam castellanus Noviomensis et Thorote” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated Feb 1250[2092]. "Jehans chastelain de Noyon et de Thorote" confirmed the donation to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by “Gauchiers de Thorote mes freres” by charter dated Aug 1255[2093]. “Johannes Noviomensis et Thorote castellanus” confirmed the donation of property to Héronval by charter dated Aug 1260[2094]. m AGNES, daughter of ---. Jean [III] & his wife had four children:

a) JEAN de Thourotte (-[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[2095]. Seigneur de Beaufort. m FELICITE de Rethel, daughter of MANASSES [IV] Comte de Rethel & his [second] wife Elisabeth d´Ecry (-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[2096]. 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"[2097].

b) MARIE de Thourotte (-[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[2098]. "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[2099]. "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[2100]. m firstly JEAN de la Tournelle, son of --- (-before 1243). m secondly (contract 7 Feb 1243) as his second wife, JEAN Comte de Rethel, son of HUGUES [II] Comte de Rethel & his wife Félicité de Broyes dame de Beaufort (-[2 Apr/15 Jul] 1251). He succeeded his brother in 1243 as Comte de Rethel.

c) GAUCHER (-after Jul 1281). “Gaucherus de Thorota Hunocurtensis dominus” confirmed the donation of property to Héronval made by “dominus et pater meus...Johannes Noviomi et Thorote castellanus” by charter dated Sep 1260[2101]. “Gauchiers de Thorote castelain de Noion et de Thorote et...Biatris femme au-devant dit Gauchier” donated property to Héronval by charter dated May 1266[2102]. “Galcerus miles Noviami et Thorote castellanus”, wishing to leave on crusade, sold property in “nemoris de Bertimont...[et] in parrochia de Machemont” to Saint-Martin by charter dated Mar 1270[2103]. "Gauchiers chastelains de Noyon et de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, for the soul of “monseigneur Robert mon frere chanoine de Rains”, by charter dated Oct 1272[2104]. "Gauchiers chastelains de Noyon et de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, for the souls of “mes deus femmes que jai eues...Biatris de Honnecourt et Marie de Vervin”, by charter dated Jul 1281[2105]. m firstly BEATRIX de Honnecourt, daughter of ---. “Gauchiers de Thorote castelain de Noion et de Thorote et...Biatris femme au-devant dit Gauchier” donated property to Héronval by charter dated May 1266[2106]. "Gauchiers chastelains de Noyon et de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, for the souls of “mes deus femmes que jai eues...Biatris de Honnecourt et Marie de Vervin”, by charter dated Jul 1281[2107]. m secondly MARIE de Vervin, daughter of ---. "Gauchiers chastelains de Noyon et de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, for the souls of “mes deus femmes que jai eues...Biatris de Honnecourt et Marie de Vervin”, by charter dated Jul 1281[2108]. Gaucher & his [first/second] wife had one child:

i) JEAN (-after 1301). "Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote" confirmed a donation made by “miles...Philippus de Vineemonte” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated 1289[2109]. "Jehans Chastelains de Thorotte Sires de Honnecourt chevaliers" acknowledged a debt to the church of Laon “comme hoir à Monsieur Gauchiers de Thorotte jadis mon pere qui frere fu et hoirs de...Monsieur Robert de Thorotte jadis Evesque de Laon” by charter dated 1301[2110].

d) ROBERT . Canon at Reims. "Gauchiers chastelains de Noyon et de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, for the soul of “monseigneur Robert mon frere chanoine de Rains”, by charter dated Oct 1272[2111].

4. ALIX (-after 1212). "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[2112]. "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[2113]. “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[2114].

5. ERMENGARDE (-after 1212). "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[2115]. "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[2116]. “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[2117].

6. RAOUL (-1243). "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[2118]. “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[2119]. Bishop of Verdun. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Iohannem de Torota" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" and her third husband, specifying that Jean was father of "Iohannis et Rodulfi Virdunensis et Roberti Ledodiensis episcoporum"[2120]. The testament of “Johannes castellanus Noviomensis et Thorote”, dated 27 Dec 1235, appointed as executors “Viridunensis Lingonensis Epos filios meos...”[2121].

7. GAUCHER (-after Jun 1256). “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[2122]. “Johannes castellanus Noviomi et Thorote” restored to Saint-Amand “nemus...Radulphi-Fossa” which had been donated by “patris mei bone memorie Johannis de Cociaco”, with the consent of “Guidonis filii mei primogeniti et militis et aliorum filiorum meorum Willelmi, Johannis et Galcheri”, by charter dated 1214[2123]. "Guido de Thorota primogenitus Domini Johannis castellani Noviomi et Thorote" donated “plantam meam de Behericourt juxta nemus Milonis” to Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “J--- castellano patre meo et fratribus meis Johanne de Thorota et Willelmo et Walchero”, by charter dated May 1221[2124]. “Guillelmus de Thorota et Galcherus frater meus milites” donated property to Beaupré, with the consent of “uxores nostre Beatrix et Margareta et domina Ada de Parcent mater predictarum uxorum nostrarum”, by charter dated 1223[2125]. "Walterus de Thorota miles filius Johannis castellanu Noviomi" sold property “vineam quam ecclesia de Machemont...” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated Dec 1234[2126]. "Gauchiers de Thorote chevaliers" donated revenue “que je tenoie du chastelain de Noyon” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp by charter dated Apr 1255[2127]. Seigneur du Plessis-Cacheleu: “Gauchiers de Thorote cavalier et sire dou Plaissie Cacheleu” donated property to Saint-Amand for his anniversary by charter dated Jun 1256[2128]. m MARGUERITE de Beaumont, daughter of HUGUES Vicomte de Beaumont & his wife Ada de Parsent. “Guillelmus de Thorota et Galcherus frater meus milites” donated property to Beaupré, with the consent of “uxores nostre Beatrix et Margareta et domina Ada de Parcent mater predictarum uxorum nostrarum”, by charter dated 1223[2129]. “Margareta de Persenco filia Hugonis vicecomitis Bellemontis” donated property, with the consent of “domini Galcheri de Torota mariti mei et domine Beatricis sororis mee et domini Guillelmi de Torota mariti sui”, by charter dated 1224[2130].

8. ROBERT (-after 1240). “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[2131]. Bishop of Laon. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonem et Iohannem de Torota" as the children of "Alaydis [filia comitem de Brana Robertum domnum]" and her third husband, specifying that Jean was father of "Iohannis et Rodulfi Virdunensis et Roberti Ledodiensis episcoporum"[2132]. Bishop of Langres 1232. The testament of “Johannes castellanus Noviomensis et Thorote”, dated 27 Dec 1235, appointed as executors “Viridunensis Lingonensis Epos filios meos...”[2133]. Bishop of Liège 1240.

9. HELVIDE (-after 1212). “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[2134].

I. SEIGNEURS de PERONNE

1. ROBERT de Péronne (-after 1076). “...Odonis vicecomitis...Odonis fratris comitis...Roberti Peronensis, Ivonis Hamensis, Ivonis Nigellensis, Hugonis Calniacensis, Odonis filii Roberti Peronensis...” subscribed the charter dated 1076 under which “Heribertus...Viromanduorum comes” confirmed donations to Saint-Prix made by “prædecessor noster Albertus”[2135]. m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had one child:

a) EUDES de Péronne (-after 1091). “...Odonis vicecomitis...Odonis fratris comitis...Roberti Peronensis, Ivonis Hamensis, Ivonis Nigellensis, Hugonis Calniacensis, Odonis filii Roberti Peronensis...” subscribed the charter dated 1076 under which “Heribertus...Viromanduorum comes” confirmed donations to Saint-Prix made by “prædecessor noster Albertus”[2136]. "Odo Rotberti filius...Perronensi principatu...sublimatus" confirmed donations of property to Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1091, subscribed by “Odonis Perronensis domini, Lucie uxoris eius...”[2137]. m LUCIE, daughter of --- (-after 1091). "Odo Rotberti filius...Perronensi principatu...sublimatus" confirmed donations of property to Compiègne Saint-Corneille by charter dated 1091, subscribed by “Odonis Perronensis domini, Lucie uxoris eius...”[2138].

1. ROGER (-after 1146). Châtelain de Péronne. “...Rogeri castellani de Peronia, Radulphi castellani de Nigella...” witnessed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Bishop of Amiens confirmed the donation made by "Alelmus de Ambianis"[2139].

1. HUGUES de Péronne . m ---. The name of Hugues´s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had one child:

a) MATHIEU (-before [1150]). "Matheus filius Hugonis de Perona, Jerosolimam profecturus" donated property “in territorio de Hangest” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “tres filii domine Fraeburgis, Rogerus...Peronensis castellanus, Balduinus Rufus et Odo clericus”, by charter dated 1147[2140]. m ---. The name of Mathieu´s wife is not known. Mathieu & his wife had one child:

i) ADELAIDE . Dame de Péronne. “Domina Adhelidis de Perona filia Mathei qui Strabo dictus est, uxor...Symonis de Buisceavesnes” donated “decimam...ad Cartheni” to the abbey of Mont-Saint-Quentin, for the lives of “ipsa vel filius eius Goiffredus”, by charter dated to [1150][2141]. m SIMON de Bouchavennes, son of ---.

J. SEIGNEURS de ROYE

Two brothers:

1. AUBRY de Roye (-after [1166]). “Gerardus Hamensis dominus filius Odonis pedis Lupi” donated “decimam de Albincurte quam Albricus de Roya de feodo meo tenebat...” to Homblières by charter dated 1144[2142]. “Alberici de Roia, Walberti castellani...” subscribed the charter dated 1144 under which Raoul Comte de Vermandois confirmed the foundation of Héronval by “Gaufredus qui Martellus cognominatur de Calniaco”[2143]. Raoul Comte de Vermandois confirmed the agreement between Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Albericum...de Roia" concerning “locum Bekegnies” by charter dated 1163, witnessed by “de militibus: Wermundus frater Alberici, Rogonus filius Alberici...”[2144]. “Albricus de Roia et uxor eius Helvidis et Robertus de Viri...” subscribed the charter dated 1163 under which Baudouin Bishop of Noyon confirmed the donation to Héronval made by “Hugo Furnarius de Calneio et Dedela uxor eius”[2145]. "Radulfi Campi avenæ, Alberici de Roya et Rorgonis filii sui..." subscribed the charter dated to [1166] under which “Radulfus...comes Viromandensis” donated property to Ourscamp Notre-Dame[2146]. m HELVIDE, daughter of ---. “Albricus de Roia et uxor eius Helvidis et Robertus de Viri...” subscribed the charter dated 1163 under which Baudouin Bishop of Noyon confirmed the donation to Héronval made by “Hugo Furnarius de Calneio et Dedela uxor eius”[2147]. Aubry & his wife had one child:

a) RORICON de Roye (-after 1192). Raoul Comte de Vermandois confirmed the agreement between Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Albericum...de Roia" concerning “locum Bekegnies” by charter dated 1163, witnessed by “de militibus: Wermundus frater Alberici, Rogonus filius Alberici...”[2148].

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2. GUERMOND (-after 1163). Raoul Comte de Vermandois confirmed the agreement between Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Albericum...de Roia" concerning “locum Bekegnies” by charter dated 1163, witnessed by “de militibus: Wermundus frater Alberici, Rogonus filius Alberici...”[2149].

RORICON de Roye, son of AUBRY de Roye & his wife Helvide --- (-after 1192). Raoul Comte de Vermandois confirmed the agreement between Compiègne Saint-Corneille and "Albericum...de Roia" concerning “locum Bekegnies” by charter dated 1163, witnessed by “de militibus: Wermundus frater Alberici, Rogonus filius Alberici...”[2150]. "Radulfi Campi avenæ, Alberici de Roya et Rorgonis filii sui..." subscribed the charter dated to [1166] under which “Radulfus...comes Viromandensis” donated property to Ourscamp Notre-Dame[2151]. "Rorgo de Roia" donated property “inter Garmeni et Andechi sita” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “Radulfo filio meo”, by charter dated 1190[2152]. "...Domnus Rogo de Roia, Radulfus filius eius..." subscribed the charter dated 1192 under which the abbot of Compiègne Saint-Corneille transferred land to Doulaincourt[2153].

m ADELINE de Guise, daughter of GUY Seigneur de Guise & his wife Adeline [de Montmorency]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

Roricon & his wife had four children:

1. RAOUL de Roye (-after Dec 1202). "Rorgo de Roia" donated property “inter Garmeni et Andechi sita” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame, with the consent of “Radulfo filio meo”, by charter dated 1190[2154]. "...Domnus Rogo de Roia, Radulfus filius eius..." subscribed the charter dated 1192 under which the abbot of Compiègne Saint-Corneille transferred land to Doulaincourt[2155]. m ---. The name of Raoul´s wife is not known. Raoul & his wife had two children:

a) JEAN de Roye (-after 1219). The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...missires Bartholomez de Roie...missires Johans de Roie, Johans li filz monseignor Raul de Roie...”[2156].

- SEIGNEURS de ROYE.

b) RAOUL de Roye . Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu, de iure uxoris[2157]. m MARIE de Ville, daughter of ---. Père Anselme names her as the wife of Raoul de Roye but cites no primary source[2158]. Raoul & his wife had two children:

i) MATHIEU [I] de Roye (-after Jul 1280). Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu. m JEANNE de Vendeuil, daughter of CLAREMBAUD Seigneur de Vendeuil & his wife ---. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage but cites no primary source[2159]. Mathieu & his wife had two children:

(1) MATHIEU [II] de Roye . Seigneur de la Ferté en Ponthieu. m (Apr 1291) MARGUERITE de Picquigny, daughter of JEAN de Picquigny Vidame d´Amiens & his wife Marguerite de Beaumetz (-after 16 Nov 1343). Mathieu [II] & his wife had two children:

(a) ELEONORE de Roye (-before 1333). Dame de la Ferté en Ponthieu. m as his first wife, JEAN de Châtillon Seigneur de Gandelus, son of GAUCHER [V] de Châtillon Comte de Porcien & his first wife Isabelle de Dreux (-1363, bur Cerfroy).

(b) BEATRIX de Roye .

(2) MARIE de Roye . Dame de Vendeuil. m GUILLAUME [IV] de Béthune Seigneur de Locres et de Hebuterne, son of GUILLAUME [III] de Béthune Seigneur de Locres et de Hebuterne & his wife Jeanne de Nesle dite de Falvy (-after 1310).

ii) MARIE de Roye (-13 Mar ----). The executors of “domini Auberti de Hangesto” claimed against “comitem Vindocinensem” for “dotalicio comitisse uxoris sue” dated 1260[2160]. Her third marriage is confirmed by the necrology of Saint-Nicolas de Courville which records the death “V Non Mai“ of "dominus Johannes de Veteriponte miles junior” and his donation for the anniversaries of “patris et matris eiusdem necnon et domini Yvonis condam fratris sui” made “Curveville in castello...in presencia nobilis domine domine de Vindocino domine de Curvavilla uxoris eiusdem...anno LXXI die mercurii post Concepcionem beate Marie Virginis” [1270/71][2161]. A charter dated 1272 records a judgment against “B. comitem Vindocinensem” and after his death “dominam Mariam comitissam Vindocinensem, ratione liberorum suorum” relating to the capture of four men in the land of Sentier priory[2162]. The necrology of Vendôme La Trinité records the death "V Non Mar" of "Maria comitissa"[2163]. The necrology of Saint-Nicolas de Courville records the death “III Id Mar“ of "Marie domine de Curveville condam comitisse Vindocinensis et matris Yvonis domini Curveville militis” and the donation for whom of “annui redditus super preposituram Curveville, ad festum beati Remigii”[2164]. m firstly AUBERT [IV] de Hangest Seigneur de Genlis, son of [AUBERT [III] Seigneur de Genlis & his wife Beatrix de Châtillon] (-before 1259). m secondly ([before 1259]) BOUCHARD [VIII] Comte de Vendôme, son of PIERRE Comte de Vendôme & his wife Jeanne de Mayenne (-[15 May 1271], bur St Georges de Vendôme). m thirdly ([15 May/9 Dec] 1271) JEAN de Vieuxpont Seigneur de Courville, son of ROBERT de Vieuxpont Seigneur de Courville & his wife Isabelle de Maillebois (-3 May ----).

2. BARTHELEMY de Roye (-24 Jan 1237, bur Joyenval). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...missires Bartholomez de Roie...missires Johans de Roie, Johans li filz monseignor Raul de Roie...”[2165]. Grand Chambrier de France. "Bartholomeus de Roia camerarius Francie" confirmed a donation to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated 1223[2166]. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “24 Jan“ 1237 of "domini Bartholomæi de Roya magni Franciæ camerarii, principalis hujus ecclesiæ fundatoris”[2167]. m PETRONILLE de Montfort, daughter of SIMON de Montfort Comte d´Evreux & his wife Amicie of Leicester (-3 Feb 1216). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “3 Feb“ 1216 of "dominæ Petronillæ, domini Bartholomæi fundatoris conjugis et patruæ domini Almarici Montisfortis comitis”[2168]. Barthélemy & his wife had five children:

a) JEAN de Roye (-30 Jun 1278, bur Joyenval). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “30 Jun“ 1278 of "domini Johannis de Roya militis, domini Bartholomæi fundatoris filii primogeniti”, his donation of revenue “apud Mesnil subtus Viennam” and his burial “juxta patrem suum”[2169]. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “24 Sep...circa 1296“ of "domini Joannis de Roya et Heluissæ uxoris eius” and the donation of “vineam suam...et...juris...in terra Sancti Petri in Campis et in sua villa Alnoei le Duc”for their souls[2170].

b) ALIX de Roye (-26 Jan 1226). A manuscript genealogy of the Lords of Beaumont records that “Joannem”, son of “Robertum comitem Alencheii”, married “Aaliz filiam domini Bartholomæi de Roye” but died childless[2171]. Philippe II King of France confirmed the marriage contract between “comitem Robertum Alenchonii...Johannis filii” and “Barth. de Roia...Aaliz filiæ” by charter dated 1205[2172]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the necrology of Joyenval which records the death of [her son] "domini Joannis de Nigella filii dominæ Aelidis de Roya” and his donation which was confirmed by his mother[2173]. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “26 Jan“ 1226 of "dominæ Alidiæ de Roya filiæ domini Bartholomæi fundatoris” and the donation of revenue from “teloneum suum de Roya, detentum nunc a domino de Mouy”[2174]. m firstly (1205) JEAN [III] d´Alençon, son of ROBERT Comte d´Alençon & his second wife Jeanne de Preuilly Dame de la Guerche (-8 Jan 1212, bur Perseigne). m secondly (before 1214) RAOUL de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy, son of JEAN de Nesle Châtelain de Bruges, Seigneur de Nesle, de Falvy et de Hérelle & his wife Elsabeth van Peteghem (-before Feb 1226).

c) AMICIE de Roye (-[28 Jul] ----). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “28 Jul“ of "domini Crispini domini [de] Dangut...et Amiciæ uxoris eius filiæ domini fundatoris” and their donation of revenue “apud Montemealvum et jus patronatus de Herbetot”[2175]. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “19 Jun“ 1266 of "domini Guillelmi Crispini junioris militis filii dominæ Amiciæ de Roya”[2176]. m as his first wife, GUILLAUME Crespin Sire du Bec-Crespin, son of GUILLAUME Crespin Sire du Bec-Crespin & his wife Eve d´Harcourt Dame de Lisors (-[28 Jul] 1251).

d) ADELAIDE de Roye (-5 May 1311). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “5 May“ 1311 of "dominæ Aelidis de Roya, fundatoris filiæ et uxoris domini Johannis le Latinier” and her donation[2177]. m JEAN le Latinier, son of ---.

e) MARGUERITE de Roye (-9 Feb 1268). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “9 Feb“ 1268 of "dominæ Margaretæ de Roya, filiæ, domini fundatoris” and her donation of revenue from “forestam suam versus Stampas”[2178].

3. PIERRE de Roye (-2 Mar 1248, bur Joyenval). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “2 Mar“ 1248 of "domini Petri de Roya militis, Bartholomæi fundatoris fratris” and his burial “juxta fratrem et filios, chorum inter et sanctuarium hujus ecclesiæ”[2179]. m ---. Pierre & his wife had four children:

a) MATHIEU de Roye (-16 Apr 1259). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “16 Apr“ 1259 of "domini Matthæi de Roya militis nepotis ex fratre domini fundatoris”[2180].

b) ROBERT de Roye (-21 Feb 1271, bur Joyenval). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “21 Feb“ 1271 of "domini Roberti de Roya, domini Bartholomæi fundatoris ex fratre nepotis et archidiaconi Noviomensis” and his burial “ante gradum presbyterii hujus ecclesie”[2181].

c) NICOLAS de Roye (-15 Apr [1240], bur Joyenval). Bishop of Noyon. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “15 Apr“ 1239 of "domini Nicolai de Roya episcopi Noviomensis nepotis ex fratre domini Bartholomæi fundatoris” and his burial “juxta patruum”[2182].

d) BARTHELEMY de Roye (-26 Apr 1264). Archdeacon of Noyon. The necrology of Joyenval records the death “26 Apr“ 1264 of "domini Bartholomæi de Roya archidiaconi Noviomensis, domini fundatoris ex fratre nepotis” and his burial “inter fratres, inter chorum et altare hujus ecclesiæ”[2183].

4. --- . m ---. One child:

a) JEAN de Roye . "Johannes de Roia dominus de Monchi et de Garmeni" confirmed a donation made by “avi mei dni Rogonis de Roia” to Ourscamp Notre-Dame by charter dated 1207[2184]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johannem de Roia” as one of the vassals of “Odo de Han...baroniam suam et castrum de Ham”[2185]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...missires Bartholomez de Roie...missires Johans de Roie, Johans li filz monseignor Raul de Roie...”[2186].

1. RAOUL de Roye . Seigneur de la Ferté-en-Ponthieu. m MARIE de Ville, daughter of ---. Raoul & his wife had children:

1. MARIE de Roye (-23 Dec [1345]). The necrology of Joyenval records the death “23 Dec...circa 1345“ of "dominæ Mariæ de Roya dominæ de Boulers et domini Joannis de Pisciaco militis eiusdem filii” and their donation of annual revenue “in portu de Domibus”[2187]. m --- de Poissy, son of ---.

K. CHÂTELAINS de ROYE

1. GUERRY (-after 1102). Châtelain de Roye. "Dominus Royensis castellanus...Werrico" and "domine Odote uxor eius...Oda" donated “apud Sempigniacum” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Petri filii sui”, by charter dated 1102[2188]. m ODA, daughter of --- (-after 1102). "Dominus Royensis castellanus...Werrico" and "domine Odote uxor eius...Oda" donated “apud Sempigniacum” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Petri filii sui”, by charter dated 1102[2189]. Guerry & his wife had one child:

a) PIERRE . "Dominus Royensis castellanus...Werrico" and "domine Odote uxor eius...Oda" donated “apud Sempigniacum” to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Petri filii sui”, by charter dated 1102[2190].

1. ERMENTRUDE (after 1201). Châtelaine de Roye. Dame de Laigny. “Willelmus de Merloto” donated property by charter dated 1172, which names “uxor domini Willelmi Ermentrudis et filii eorundem Rainaldus, Petrus, Drogo et filie Agnes et Beatrix, et Rainaldus frater predicti Willelmi”[2191]. "Nos duo domini Bullarum…Willaumus de Meloto, Ermentrudis uxor mea et Renaldus filius meus…Robertus de Conteio alius dominus Bullarum et mei nepotes Manasserus et Johannes" granted a communal charter to the town of Bulles in 1181[2192]. "Guillelmus Buglensis oppidi dominus et Roye castellanus" confirmed the donation of land “de feudo meo ex parte Hermentrudis uxoris mee” made by "miles Macharius" to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “uxoris mee et liberorum meorum...Rainaldi, Petri et Guillelmi et Agnetis filie mee, et Avitie”, by undated charter[2193]. “Guillelmus de Merloto, uxor eius Ermentrudis et liberi eorum Rainaldus, Petrus, Guillelmus et Manasses” made donations to Froidmont by charter dated 1190[2194]. "Willelmus dominus de Melloco" donated "terram arabilem de Lacheni" to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “Ermentrudis uxor mea...Rainaldus filius meus...Willelmus et Manasses filii mei”, by charter dated 1197[2195]. "Ermentrudis Roie castellana et domina de Lagniaco" donated her rights "in territorio Sempigniaci" to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp, with the consent of “mariti mei Johannis de Crapoutmaisnil”, by charter dated 1201, which refers in the title to “concessio domini Rainaldi de Melloto filie dicte G” (which does not appear in the body of the text)[2196]. m firstly ([1165]) GUILLAUME Seigneur de Mello, son of DREUX [II] Seigneur de Mello & his wife --- de Bulles ([1130/35]-1201). m secondly (1201) JEAN de Crapeaumesnil, son of ---.

L. SEIGNEURS de TRIE

DREUX de Chaumont, son of GALON [II] Vicomte de Chaumont & his wife --- (-after 1099). "Drogo filius Walonis de Calvomonte" confirmed a donation of property to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by "Willelmus qui agnominabatur Aculeius", with the consent of his unnamed wife and sons, by charter dated to after 1099[2197]. He joined the First Crusade and became a monk at Saint-Germer after 1099[2198].

m --- (-after 1099). The name of Dreux's wife is not known. However, the charter dated to after 1099 under which "Drogo filius Walonis de Calvomonte" confirmed a donation of property to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by "Willelmus qui agnominabatur Aculeius", with the consent of his unnamed wife and sons[2199], together with the name "Aiguillon" attributed to the couple´s third son, suggests that she may have been the daughter of Guillaume "Aiguillon".

Dreux & his wife had three children:

1. ENGUERRAND [I] de Chaumont (-killed in battle 1119, bur Saint-Germer). After the death of "Drogoni filii Gualonis et uxoris eius et filiorum suorum Ingelranni atque Gualonis", "filius eiusdem Drogonis, Guillelmus Aculeus", to whom the whole inheritance had devolved, renounced the donation to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by his father, by charter dated to after 1119[2200].

2. GALON [IV] de Chaumont (-killed in battle [1118/19]). After the death of "Drogoni filii Gualonis et uxoris eius et filiorum suorum Ingelranni atque Gualonis", "filius eiusdem Drogonis, Guillelmus Aculeus", to whom the whole inheritance had devolved, renounced the donation to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by his father, by charter dated to after 1119[2201]. Chevalier de Trie.

3. GUILLAUME [II] "Aiguillon" de Chaumont (-[1147]). After the death of "Drogoni filii Gualonis et uxoris eius et filiorum suorum Ingelranni atque Gualonis", "filius eiusdem Drogonis, Guillelmus Aculeus", to whom the whole inheritance had devolved, renounced the donation to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise by his father, by charter dated to after 1119[2202]. The History of Louis VII King of France names "…Willermus Aguillon de Tria…" among those who accompanied King Louis VII on crusade in 1147[2203]. m MARGUERITE de Gisors, daughter of PAYEN de Gisors & his wife Mathilde --- (-1147). "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" donated property to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed, with the advice of "fratris sui Theobaudi de Gisortio" for the soul of "viri sui Willelmi", and in the presence of "frater eius Theobaldus et quatuor filiæ suæ Oda…et Ydonea et Adelaidis et Mathildis" by charter dated 1147, which specifies that "Ingelramnus filius" was not present because "Theobaldus avunculus eius" prevented him[2204]. Guillaume [II] & his wife had five children:

a) ODA (-after 1147). "…quatuor filiæ suæ Oda…et Ydonea et Adelaidis et Mathildis" were present for the donation by "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed, by charter dated 1147[2205].

b) IDOINE (-after 1147). "…quatuor filiæ suæ Oda…et Ydonea et Adelaidis et Mathildis" were present for the donation by "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed, by charter dated 1147[2206].

c) ADELAIDE (-after 1147). "…quatuor filiæ suæ Oda…et Ydonea et Adelaidis et Mathildis" were present for the donation by "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed, by charter dated 1147[2207].

d) MATHILDE (-after 1147). "…quatuor filiæ suæ Oda…et Ydonea et Adelaidis et Mathildis" were present for the donation by "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed, by charter dated 1147[2208].

e) ENGUERRAND [II] "Aiguillon" de Trie (-after 1175). The charter dated 1147 under which "Margarita uxor Willelmi Aculeii de Treja" donated property to Saint-Martin-de-Pontoise on her deathbed specifies that "Ingelramnus filius" was not present because "Theobaldus avunculus eius" prevented him[2209]. "Engelrannus Aculeus de Tria" donated property to Mortemer Sainte-Marie, with the consent of "Heddiva uxore mea et Wilelmo filio meo et Margareta", by charter dated 13 Dec 1169[2210]. Sire de Moncy 1169. “Johannes de Gisortio” exchanged a donation to Pontoise Saint-Martin made by “matrem meam dominam Mathildam de Gisortio”, for the souls of “Hugonis de Gisortio patris mei et venerabilis Dne Mathildis matris meæ”, by charter dated 1175, witnessed by “Dnus Engelramnus Aculeus cognatus meus germanus, Domnus Galo de Calvomonte sororius meus...”[2211]. m (after 1161) as her second husband, HEDDIVA [Basilie] de Moncy, widow of NIVELON [IV] de Pierrefonds, daughter of DREUX [II] de Moncy & his wife Basilie ---. The History of Louis VII King of France records that "Nivilo de Petrafonte et Drogo de Merloto" had married "duas filias Drogonis de Monceio"[2212]. The History of Louis VII King of France records that "uxorem cujus" married "Ingerrano de Tria" after the death of "Nivilo"[2213]. "Engelrannus Aculeus de Tria" donated property to Mortemer Sainte-Marie, with the consent of "Heddiva uxore mea et Wilelmo filio meo et Margareta", by charter dated 13 Dec 1169[2214]. Enguerrand [II] & his wife had six children:

i) GUILLAUME . "Engelrannus Aculeus de Tria" donated property to Mortemer Sainte-Marie, with the consent of "Heddiva uxore mea et Wilelmo filio meo et Margareta", by charter dated 13 Dec 1169[2215].

ii) MARGUERITE . "Engelrannus Aculeus de Tria" donated property to Mortemer Sainte-Marie, with the consent of "Heddiva uxore mea et Wilelmo filio meo et Margareta", by charter dated 13 Dec 1169[2216].

iii) JEAN [I] (-1237). "Johannes de Tria" confirmed the donation to Valle Sainte-Marie made by "dominus Engerranus pater meus" with the consent of "meo et Petri fratris mei" by charter dated 1190[2217]. Châtelain de Trie.

- COMTES de DAMMARTIN.

iv) PIERRE . "Johannes de Tria" confirmed the donation to Valle Sainte-Marie made by "dominus Engerranus pater meus" with the consent of "meo et Petri fratris mei" by charter dated 1190[2218].

v) GUILLAUME .

vi) ELISABETH (-10 Feb after 1219). m (before 1187) GUY [IV] de Senlis, son of GUY [III] de Senlis Seigenur de Chantilly & his wife Marguerite de Clermont (-before end-1221).

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[12] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.1, Abbaye de Sainte-Colombe, p. 15.

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[22] Chartres Saint-Père I, Liber Septimus, Cap. XLIII, p. 170.

[23] Chartres Saint-Père I, Liber Septimus, Cap. XLIII, p. 170.

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[32] Chartres Saint-Père I, Liber Septimus, Cap. XLVI, p. 173.

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[37] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 77.

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[41] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book III, p. 117.

[42] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book III, p. 119.

[43] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye de Saint-Père-enVallée, p. 193.

[45] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 77.

[47] Chartres Saint-Père I, Liber Septimus, Cap. XLVI, p. 173.

[48] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1062, MGH SS XXIII, p. 793.

[49] Yves de Chartres, Epistola 45, Patrologia Latina, Tome 162, col. 57.

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[52] Charles du Fresne Sieur Du Cange (1840) Histoire de l´état de la ville d´Amiens et de ses comtes (Amiens) ("Ducange (1840)"), p. 243.

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[59] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 11, footnote 2, quoting Du Chesne Histoire généalogique des maisons de Guines…et de Coucy, Preuves du Livre VI, pp. 316-7 [not yet consulted].

[60] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 27, footnote 1, quoting Cartulaire de Lihons-en-Santerre, Bibl. nat ms lat. 5460, fol. 7 et 8.

[62] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 27, footnote 1, quoting Cartulaire de Lihons-en-Santerre, Bibl. nat ms lat. 5460, fol. 7 et 8.

[63] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 27, footnote 1, quoting Cartulaire de Lihons-en-Santerre, Bibl. nat ms lat. 5460, fol. 7 et 8.

[64] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 27, footnote 1, quoting Cartulaire de Lihons-en-Santerre, Bibl. nat ms lat. 5460, fol. 7 et 8.

[65] Tardif ´Enguerran de Coucy´, p. 11, footnote 2, quoting Du Chesne Histoire généalogique des maisons de Guines…et de Coucy, Preuves du Livre VI, pp. 315-6 [not yet consulted].

[67] Ducange (1840), p. 238, stating that "l´original de cette charte est conservé aux archives départementales de la ville d´Amiens".

[68] Toussaints du Plessis, Dom (1728) Histoire de la ville et des seigneurs de Coucy (Paris), Pièces Justificatives, II, p. 128.

[69] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 174, Vita Sancti Arnulfi Suessionensis Episcopi, Liber I, XXVI, col. 1397.

[71] Lecoy de la Marche, A. (ed.) (1867) Œuvres complètes de Suger: Vita Ludovici Grossi Regis (Paris) (“Suger Vita Ludovici Grossi Regis“) III, p. 21.

[72] Gallia Christiana, Tome X, Appendix col. 423, and Ducange (1840), p. 241.

[73] Toussaints du Plessis (1728), Pièces Justificatives, IV, p. 130.

[74] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[75] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[76] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1168, MGH SS XXIII, p. 851.

[77] Chronicon Sancti Huberti Andaginensis 65 (77), MGH SS VIII, p. 601.

[78] Bourgin, G. (ed.) (1907) Guibert de Nogent, Histoire de sa vie (1053-1124) (Paris) ("Guibert de Nogent"), Liber III, III and X, pp. 135 and 181.

[79] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[80] Noulens (1888), p. 24, citing Malbrancq, J. (1654) De Morinis et morinorum rebus, Tome II, p. 489 [not yet consulted].

[81] Guibert de Nogent, Liber III, III and X, pp. 135 and 181.

[82] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[83] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[84] Guibert de Nogent, Liber III, VII, p. 160.

[85] Toussaints du Plessis (1728), Pièces Justificatives, II, p. 128.

[86] RHC, Historiens occidentaux I, Historia Rerum in partibus transmarinis gestarum ("L'estoire de Eracles Empereur et la conqueste de la terre d'Outremer") (“WT”) I. XVII, p. 46.

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[89] Suger Vita Ludovici Grossi Regis XXX, p. 131.

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[91] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[92] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 506.

[93] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[94] Suger Vita Ludovici Grossi Regis VII, p. 21.

[96] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[97] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

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[100] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[101] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 506.

[102] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[103] Annales Lobienses 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[104] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[105] Dion, A. de (1884) Les Seigneurs de Breteuil en Beauvaisis (Paris), p. 20, citing Moreau, t. LXII, fol. 22.

[107] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[108] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[109] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

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[123] RHGF, Tome XXIII, Scripta de Feodem ad Regem spectantibus, 223, p. 656.

[128] Guibert de Nogent, Liber XIV, p. 201.

[129] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[130] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[133] Ex Vita S. Godefridis Ambianensis Episcopi, RHGF, XIV, p. 178.

[134] Guibert de Nogent, Liber XIV, p. 198.

[135] Lecoy de la Marche, A. (ed.) (1867) Œuvres complètes de Suger (Paris) ("Suger") Vita Ludovici Grossi Regis XXIII, p. 95.

[136] Noulens, J. (1888) Maison d´Amiens, histoire généalogique (Paris), p. 24, citing Malbrancq, J. (1654) De Morinis et morinorum rebus, Tome II, p. 489 [not yet consulted].

[137] Guibert de Nogent, Liber XIV, p. 201.

[138] Guibert de Nogent, Liber XIV, p. 201.

[139] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 8, MGH SS XIII, p. 253.

[140] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1119, MGH SS XXIII, p. 824.

[146] Deladreue, L. E. ‘Histoire de l’abbaye de Lannoy’, Mémoires de la Société Académique d’ Archéologie, Sciences et Arts du département de l’ Oise, Tome X (Beauvais, 1877) (“Lannoy”), LXXXII, p. 693.

[151] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IV, p. 325, quoting (in translation) Cartulaire de l´abbaye de Saint-Lucien de Beauvais, fol. 149.

[153] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IV, p. 325, quoting (in translation) Cartulaire de l´abbaye de Saint-Lucien de Beauvais, fol. 149.

[154] Noulens (1888), Preuves, VIII, p. 332, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 354.

[156] Noulens (1888), Preuves, VIII, p. 348, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 356.

[157] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[159] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[160] Noulens (1888), Preuves, XVI, p. 351, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 357.

[161] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[163] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[164] Seigneurs de Canaples, de Bachimont et du Plessis, ES XIII 8.

[165] Anselme, Père & Du Fourny (1725) Histoire généalogique et chronologique de la maison royale de France, des pairs, grands officiers de la Couronne, de la maison du roy et des anciens du Royaume, 3rd edn. (Paris) ("Père Anselme") Tome VIII, p. 628.

[166] Noulens (1888), Preuves, VIII, p. 348, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 356.

[167] Noulens (1888), Preuves, XVI, p. 351, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 357.

[168] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[169] Noulens (1888), Preuves, XVI, p. 351, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 357.

[170] Noulens (1888), Preuves, IX, p. 337, quoting Roze, J. B. M. (1885) Nécrologe de l´Eglise d´Amiens, pp. 181-2.

[171] Noulens (1888), Preuves, XVI, p. 351, quoting Passier, H. and A. (1877) Trésor généalogique de Dom Villevieille, Tome I, p. 357.

[174] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[175] Domesday Descendants, p. 698, citing Salter, H. E. (ed.) (1929-36) The Oseney Cartulary (Oxford), Vol. V, p. 1037.

[176] Veterum Scriptorum, Tome II, col. 826.

[177] La Gorgue-Rosny, L. E. de (1877) Recherches généalogiques sur les comtés de Ponthieu, de Boulogne, de Guines et pays circonvoisins, Documents inédits (Boulogne-sur-Mer), Extraits du Cartulaire de Picquigny, p. 30.

[178] Veterum Scriptorum, Tome II, col. 826.

[179] Veterum Scriptorum, Tome II, col. 837.

[180] Dugdale Monasticon V, Melsa Abbey, Yorkshire, II, Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia, p. 394.

[181] Hanna, K. A. The Cartularies of Southwick Priory, Hampshire Record Series 9-10 (Winchester, 1988-89) I.118, p. 70, cited in Domesday Descendants, p. 635.

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[186] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Extraits du Cartulaire de Picquigny, p. 30.

[187] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Extraits du Cartulaire de Picquigny, p. 30.

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[192] Darsy, F. I. (1860) Picquigny et ses seigneurs, vidames d´Amiens (Abbeville), p. 26, citing Hermannus monachus De miraculis sanctæ Mariæ laudunensis, lib. II, cap. XVII, p. 540 (available in Patrologia Latina, Vol. 156, not yet consulted).

[194] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Extraits du Cartulaire de Picquigny, p. 30.

[196] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[198] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[199] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[200] Brièle, L. (ed.) (1894) Archives de l´Hôtel-Dieu de Paris (Paris) ("Paris Hôtel-Dieu"), 481, p. 234.

[201] Richemond, E. (1908) Recherches généalogiques sur la famille des seigneurs de Nemours du XII au XV siècle (Fontainebleau), Vol. II, Pièces justificatives, XVIII, p. xxxvi.

[203] Richemond (1908), Vol. II, Pièces justificatives, XVIII, p. xxxvi.

[204] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.1, Abbaye du Jard, p. 52.

[205] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[207] Merlet, L. & Moutié, A. (eds.) (1858) Cartulaire de l´abbaye de Notre-Dame des Vaux de Cernay (Paris) ("Notre-Dame des Vaux de Cernay"), Tome I, Part 2, DXX, p. 481.

[208] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[209] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[210] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[211] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[212] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[213] ES XIII 144, extinct in the male line after 1510.

[214] Melleville (1857) Dictionnaire historique, généalogique et historique du département de l´Aisne (Laon, Paris), Vol. II, p. 284.

[215] Peigné-Delacourt, M. (ed.) (1865) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp (Amiens) ("Ourscamp Notre-Dame") CIII, p. 70.

[216] Stubbs, W. (ed.) (1868) Chronica, Magistri Rogeri de Houedene (London) (“Roger of Hoveden”), Vol. III, p. 89.

[218] Morel, E. (ed.) (1904) Cartulaire de l´abbaye de Saint-Corneille de Compiègne, Tome I (877-1216) (Mondidier) ("Compiègne Saint-Corneille"), CCL, p. 367.

[221] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, CCL, p. 367.

[222] RHGF, Tome XXIII, Scripta de Feodem ad Regem spectantibus, 182, p. 647.

[223] Leblond, V. (1910) Notes pour le nobiliaire du Beauvaisis d´après un manuscrit inédit du XVII siècle (Paris, Beauvais), 1, p. 350, quoting Titres de Monchy l´abbaye (no precise citation reference).

[227] Père Anselme, Tome VI, pp. 738 and 743.

[228] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, CCL, p. 367.

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[232] Ourscamp Notre-Dame DCCXLIII, p. 452.

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[276] Richemond (1908), Vol. II, pp. 110 and 112 footnote 2.

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[288] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1237, MGH SS XXIII, p. 941.

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[294] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.2, Abbaye de Maubuisson, p. 656.

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[308] RHGF XX, Continuatio Chronici Guillelmi de Nangiaco, p. 584.

[309] RHGF XXIII, Ex Obituario ecclesiæ Ebroicensis, p. 463.

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[320] RHGF XX, Continuatio Chronici Guillelmi de Nangiaco, p. 617.

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[324] Flodoardi Annales 9927, MGH SS III, p. 377.

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[343] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXIV, p. 38.

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[348] Gesta Pontificum Cameracensium (Gesta Burchardi I), 5, p. 117.

[349] Gesta Episcoporum Cameracensium continuatio 20, MGH SS VII, p. 495.

[351] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXVII, p. 41.

[353] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXXI, p. 46.

[354] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXXII, p. 47.

[355] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXXIII, p. 47.

[357] Brassart Preuves (1877), p. 112, citing Obituaire de Saint-Amé (no citation reference).

[358] Brassart Preuves (1877), XLIII, p. 60.

[359] Brassart Preuves (1877), XLIV, p. 61.

[360] Brassart Preuves (1877), XLVII, p. 65.

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[362] Brassart Preuves (1877), XXXIII, p. 47.

[363] Brassart Preuves (1877), XLVII, p. 65.

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[374] Brassart Preuves (1877), XLVIII, p. 66.

[379] Brassart Preuves (1877), LVIII, p. 80.

[380] Brassart Preuves (1877), LXIII, p. 85.

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[403] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Supplement, Pars III, XXIV, p. 1142.

[405] Genealogica comitum Buloniensium MGH SS IX, pp. 299-.

[408] Annales Vedastini 886, MGH SS II, p. 523.

[409] Annales Vedastini 896, MGH SS II, p. 530, footnote 80. .

[410] Ex Sermone de Adventu SS Wandregisili, Ansberti et Vulfranni 14, MGH SS XV.2, p. 629.

[411] Ex Vita Bertulfi Renticensis 22, MGH SS XV.2, p. 635.

[412] Karoli III et Heinrici I pactum ad Bonnam castrum, MGH LL 1, p. 567.

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[428] Annales Formoselenses 973, MGH SS V, p. 35.

[429] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 15, MGH SS XXIV, p. 569.

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[444] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[445] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book IV, p. 265.

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[447] Michel, F. (ed.) (1836) Chroniques Anglo-Normandes, Tome II (Rouen), Vita et Passio Waldevi Comitis, p. 112.

[448] Dugdale Monasticon III, Elstow Priory, Bedfordshire, I, p. 413.

[449] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 275.

[450] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book IV, p. 263.

[451] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book IV, p. 321.

[452] Receuil des historiens des croisades, Histoire Occidentaux, ed. Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres 5 vols (Paris, 1844-95) Vol. V, p. 631.

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[457] Genealogica comitum Buloniensium MGH SS IX, p. 301.

[458] Stevenson, J. (trans.) (1855) The Historical Works of Simeon of Durham (London) (“Simeon of Durham”), p. 534.

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[461] Davis, R. H. C. and Chibnall. M. (eds. and trans.) (1998) The Gesta Guillelmi of William of Poitiers (Oxford), II, c. 22.

[463] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 77.

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[465] Forester, T. (trans.) (1854) The Chronicles of Florence of Worcester with two continuations (London) (“Florence of Worcester”), 1051, p. 150.

[467] Birth date range estimated from the likely birth of her second son in [1060].

[468] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. V, Book IX, p. 175.

[469] Ex Vita B. Idæ Boloniensis Comitissæ, RHGF XIV, p. 113.

[471] Lamberti Audomariensis Chronica 1113, Catalogus Regum Langobardorum et Imperatorum, MGH SS V, p. 65.

[476] RHC, Historiens occidentaux, Tome IV (Paris, 1879), Alberti Aquensis Historia Hierosolymitana ("Albert of Aix (RHC)"), Liber II, Cap. XXI, p. 314.

[477] Haigneré, D. ´Quelques chartes de l´abbaye de Samer´, Mémoires de la société académique de Boulogne-sur-Mer, Tome XII, Cartulaires boulonnais I (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1880) ("Haigneré ´Samer´(1880)"), II, p. 112.

[478] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber XII, Cap. XXVIII, p. 707.

[479] Bernard, A. and Bruel, A. (eds.) (1876-1903) Recueil des chartes de l'abbaye de Cluny (Paris) Tome V, 3984, p. 340.

[480] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 273.

[481] Thorpe, B. (ed.) (1849) Florentii Wigorniensis Monachi Chronicon, Tomus II (London) (“Florentii Wigornensis Monachi Chronicon”), p. 51.

[482] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 275.

[483] Genealogica comitum Buloniensium MGH SS IX, p. 301.

[484] Skene, W. F. (ed.) (1867) Chronicles of the Picts, Chronicles of the Scots, and other early memorials of Scottish history (Edinburgh) ("Skene (1867)"), XVI, Chronicle of the Scots 1165, Cronica Regum Scottorum, p. 132.

[485] Skene, W. F. (ed.) (1872) John of Fordun´s Chronicle of the Scottish Nation, Historians of Scotland Vol. IV (Edinburgh) ("John of Fordun")Book V, XXIX, p. 219.

[486] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 275.

[487] Genealogica comitum Buloniensium MGH SS IX, p. 301.

[488] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), IV, p. 117.

[489] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1152, p. 263, and 1154, p. 287.

[492] Pipe Roll Society, Vol. VIII (1887) The Great Roll of the Pipe for the 7th year of King Henry II (London) ("Pipe Roll 11 Hen II (1164/65)"), p. 17.

[493] Pipe Roll Society, Vol. XXVI (1905) The Great Roll of the Pipe for the 23rd year of King Henry II (London) ("Pipe Roll 23 Hen II (1176/77)"), Essex & Hertfordshire, p. 145.

[494] Sharpe, Rev. J. (trans.), revised Stephenson, Rev. J. (1854) William of Malmesbury, The Kings before the Norman Conquest (Seeleys, London, reprint Llanerch, 1989) 385, p. 332.

[495] Röhricht, R. ed. (1893) Regesta Regni Hierosolymitani (Oeniponti), (Supplement) 68a, p. 4.

[498] WT I. XVII, p. 45, III.XXIII, p. 146, and IX.V, p. 370.

[502] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber II, Cap. I, p. 299.

[505] Riley-Smith, J. C. 'The Title of Godfrey of Bouillon', Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research 52 (1979), 83-86 and Murray, A. V. 'The Title of Godfrey of Bouillon as Ruler of Jerusalem', Collegium Medievale 3 (1990), 163-78.

[508] RHC, Documents arméniens I (Paris, 1869), Extrait du Chronique de Matthieu d'Edesse II.XVI, p. 50.

[510] WT I. XVII, p. 45, and RHC, Historiens occidentaux, V (Paris, 1895) Balduini III Historia Nicæna vel Antiochena IX, p. 144.

[511] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber II, Cap. I, p. 299.

[517] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. V, Book IX, p. 167, the editor in footnote 5 identifying him as Conan count of Montacute. She is not listed among the children of Eustache III Comte de Boulogne & his wife Ida of Lotharingia given in Orderic Vitalis, Vol. V, Book IX, p. 175.

[519] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire IV, p. 1017.

[521] Domesday Translation, Surrey, XXV, p. 85.

[522] Davis, H. W. C. (ed.) (1913) Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (Oxford), Vol. I, 202, p. 54.

[523] Keats-Rohan, K. S. B. (2002) Domesday Descendants: A Prosopography of Persons Occurring in English Documents 1066-1166. II. Pipe Rolls to Cartæ Baronum (Boydell) (“Domesday Descendants”), p. 412.

[524] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1913), Vol. I, 202, p. 54.

[525] Domesday Translation, Surrey, XXV, p. 85.

[526] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire IV, p. 1017.

[527] Hunter, J. (ed.) (1833) Magnum rotulum scaccarii vel magnum rotulum pipæ de anno 31 regni Henrici primi (London) ("Pipe Roll 31 Hen I (1129/30)"), Surrey, p. 50.

[529] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire IV, p. 1017.

[531] Pipe Roll 31 Hen I (1129/30), Surrey, p. 50.

[532] Haigneré, D. ´Quelques chartes inédites concernant les abbayes, prieurés ou les paroisses de l´ancien Boulonnais´, Mémoires de la société académique de Boulogne-sur-Mer, Tome XIII, Cartulaires boulonnais I (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1882-86) ("Haigneré ´Chartes inédites Boulonnais´(1882-86)"), VI, p. 421.

[533] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[534] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1968), Vol. III, 51, p. 18.

[535] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[536] Domesday Descendants, p. 886, citing Chibnall, M. (1951) Select Documents of the English Lands of the Abbey of Bec (London), XLIX.

[537] Domesday Descendants, p. 886, citing Chibnall, M. (1951) Select Documents of the English Lands of the Abbey of Bec (London), XLIX.

[538] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Bec Abbey, Normandy III, p. 1068.

[540] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[543] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire IV, p. 1017.

[544] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1968), Vol. III, 541, p. 200.

[545] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Okeburn Priory, Wiltshire IV, p. 1017.

[546] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1968), Vol. III, 541, p. 200.

[548] Haigneré, D. (ed.) (1886) Les chartes de Saint-Bertin d´après le grand cartulaire de Dom Charles-Joseph Dewitte (Saint-Omer) ("Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire)"), Tome I, 215, p. 95.

[549] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 275.

[550] Genealogica comitum Buloniensium MGH SS IX, p. 301.

[551] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), IV, p. 117.

[552] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1152, p. 263, and 1154, p. 287.

[553] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1154, MGH SS XXIII, p. 842.

[554] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1154, MGH SS XXIII, p. 842.

[555] MP, Vol. II, 1160, p. 216. He also specifies that two daughters were born from this marriage.

[556] Migne Patrologia Latina, Vol. 200, Alexander III Epistolæ et Privilegia, CXIV, col. 0184D.

[557] Kerrebrouck, P. Van (2000) Les Capétiens 987-1328 (Villeneuve d'Asq), p. 541.

[558] Flandria Generosa (Continuatio Bruxellensis), MGH SS IX, p. 325.

[559] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, pp. 515-16.

[561] Annales Egmundani 1181, MGH SS XVI, p. 469.

[562] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 202, MGH SS XXIV, p. 758.

[563] Poull, G. (1991) La Maison ducale de Lorraine (Nancy), p. 361.

[565] ES III 649 (Les Comtes de Dammartin-en-Goële).

[566] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), II, p. 112.

[567] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), III, p. 115.

[568] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), II, p. 112.

[569] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), IV, p. 117.

[570] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), II, p. 112.

[571] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), III, p. 115.

[572] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), IV, p. 117.

[573] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), II, p. 112.

[574] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), III, p. 115.

[575] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), IV, p. 117.

[576] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[577] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[578] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[579] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[580] Foppens, J. F. (1734) Diplomatum Belgicorum nova collectio, sive supplementum ad opera diplomatica Auberti Miræi (Brussels), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[581] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 212, p. 213.

[582] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 213, p. 214.

[583] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[584] Dugdale Monasticon VI.2, Bec Abbey, Normandy III, p. 1068.

[586] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[589] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[590] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXXIII, p. 404.

[592] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXXIII, p. 404.

[593] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXXIII, p. 404.

[594] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[595] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, XCI, p. 569.

[596] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[597] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[598] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[599] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[600] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXXIII, p. 404.

[601] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[602] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[603] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXXIII, p. 404.

[604] Société des Archives Historiques du Maine (1905) Cartulaire de Château-du-Loir, Archives historiques du Maine Tome VI (Le Mans) (“Château-du-Loir”) 185, p. 151.

[606] Calendar of Close Rolls preserved in the PRO, Edward I, 1279-1288 (1902), p. 343. [information provided by Douglas Richardson in a private email to the author dated 2 Mar 2012]

[607] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.1, Abbaye du Jard, p. 41.

[608] Berlière (1911) Suppliques d´Innocent VI (1352-1362), pp. 265-6 footnote, citing Reg. Avin. 131 ff. 279-80. [information provided by Douglas Richardson in a private email to the author dated 2 Mar 2012]

[609] Berlière (1911), pp. 265-6 footnote, citing Reg. Avin. 131 ff. 279-80. [information provided by Douglas Richardson in a private email to the author dated 2 Mar 2012]

[610] Dugdale Monasticon VI, Wigmore Abbey, Herefordshire, III, Fundationis et Fundatorum Historia, p. 351.

[612] Maillard (1961) Comptes Royaux (1314-1328), p. 38. [information provided by Douglas Richardson in a private email to the author dated 2 Mar 2012]

[613] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Walden Abbey, Essex, I, Fundationis Historia, p. 140.

[614] Dugdale Monasticon VI, Lanthony Abbey, Gloucestershire, II, Fundatorum progenies, p. 135.

[615] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 72, p. 26.

[616] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 80, p. 30.

[617] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 80, p. 30.

[619] Giry, A. ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer (1042-1386)´, Bibliothèque de l´Ecole des Chartes, Tome 35 (1874), p. 338, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 140.

[620] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), pp. 325-6.

[624] Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ 37, MGH SS XII, p. 554.

[626] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 228.

[631] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives III, p. 371.

[632] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 339, and Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Galberto 95, MGH SS XII, p. 607.

[633] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 228.

[634] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives III, p. 371.

[635] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 228.

[636] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 228.

[637] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Archives du chapitre de Saint-Omer, II, G.

[638] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[639] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[640] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 340, quoting Archives du chapitre de Saint-Omer, II, G.

[641] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 341, quoting Archives du Nord, B. 4.

[642] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives V, p. 378.

[643] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives VI, p. 379.

[645] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[646] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[647] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[648] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[649] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46 and 47, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[650] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXV, p. 391.

[651] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[652] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[653] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[654] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[655] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[656] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives IX, p. 381.

[658] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 344, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 381.

[659] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 344, citing Hermand, A. and Deschamps de Pas, L. (1860) Histoire sigillaire de la ville de Saint-Omer, p. 19.

[660] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives XV, p. 392.

[661] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 344, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. I, p. 381.

[662] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 579.

[663] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1168, MGH SS XXIII, p. 853.

[664] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 511.

[665] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 560.

[666] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[667] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 348, quoting Miræus & Foppens Opera diplomatica, I, p. 155.

[668] Giry, A. ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer (1042-1386)´, Bibliothèque de l´Ecole des Chartes, Tome 36 (1875), p. 92, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres d´Aire, Ms. d´Arras, 332 fol. 1.

[669] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives XXX, p. 404.

[670] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives XXXV, p. 407.

[671] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 3480, p. 608.

[672] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[673] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 354, quoting Grand cartulaire de Saint-Bertin, ms. de la bibl. de Saint-Omer, no. 803, t. II, p. 69.

[674] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 355, quoting Archives du Nord Premier cartulaire d´Artois, fol. 76.

[675] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1874), p. 355, quoting Archives du Nord, B. 49, cop. notar. de 1457.

[676] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[677] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 92, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres d´Aire, Ms. d´Arras, 332 fol. 1.

[678] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives XXX, p. 404.

[679] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 95, quoting Archives du Nord, fond de Maroilles.

[680] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[681] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 95, quoting Archives du Nord, Cartulaire de Maroilles, fol. 63.

[682] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[683] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 95, quoting Archives du Nord, Cartulaire de Maroilles, fol. 63.

[684] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, pp. 562 and 564.

[685] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 92, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres d´Aire, Ms. d´Arras, 332 fol. 1.

[686] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 96, quoting Cartulaire de Watten, charte LX.

[687] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 3480, p. 608.

[688] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[689] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 92, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres d´Aire, Ms. d´Arras, 332 fol. 1.

[690] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[691] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 92, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres d´Aire, Ms. d´Arras, 332 fol. 1.

[692] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, pp. 563 and 564.

[693] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 93, quoting Registre de Saint-Bertin, coté KD, fol. 117, Ms. 204 d´Arras, p. 522.

[694] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 98, quoting Cartulaire de Saint-Augustin, p. 112.

[695] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 98, quoting Lepez, D. Extrait des titres du prieuré de Saint-André, ms. d´Arras, 332, fol. 25.

[696] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), p. 98 (no citation).

[697] Giry ´Les chàtelains de Saint-Omer´ (1875), pp. 101-17.

[698] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[699] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[700] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[701] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[702] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[703] Stenton, F. M. (ed.) (1920) Documents illustrative of the social and economic history of the Danelaw from various collections (London) ("Stenton (Danelaw, 1920)"), Bullington, 83, p. 54.

[704] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Bullington, 83, p. 54.

[705] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Bullington, 83, p. 54.

[706] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium, MGH SS XXIV, p. 555.

[707] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 3, MGH SS XXIV, p. 564.

[708] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 3, MGH SS XXIV, p. 564.

[709] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 6, MGH SS XXIV, p. 565.

[710] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 7, MGH SS XXIV, p. 566.

[711] When she gave birth to her husband's posthumous child.

[712] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 11, MGH SS XXIV, p. 568.

[713] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 11, MGH SS XXIV, p. 568.

[714] Chronica Monasterii Sancti Bertini auctore Iohanne Longo de Ipra 27.2, MGH SS XXV, p. 776.

[715] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 12, MGH SS XXIV, p. 568.

[716] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 96, p. 92.

[717] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 14, MGH SS XXIV, p. 569.

[718] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 16, MGH SS XXIV, p. 570.

[719] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 16, MGH SS XXIV, p. 570.

[720] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 16, MGH SS XXIV, p. 570.

[721] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 17, MGH SS XXIV, p. 570.

[722] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 17, MGH SS XXIV, p. 570.

[723] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573, footnote 1 suggesting "Grimmingen" near Audenarde as the correct interpretation of the place.

[724] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[725] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[726] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[727] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[728] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[729] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 23, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[730] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XXIII, p. 354.

[731] Monsabert, D. P. de (ed.) ´Chartes et documents pour servir à l'histoire de l'abbaye de Charroux´, Archives historiques du Poitou Tome XXXIX (Poitiers, 1910) ("Charroux") XIX, p. 115.

[732] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 33, MGH SS XXIV, p. 578, undated but "c 1100" has been added in the margin by the editor.

[733] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573.

[734] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XLI, p. 373.

[735] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[737] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XXXIII, p. 367.

[738] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Redlingfield Priory, Suffolk, I, p. 26.

[739] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XLI, p. 373.

[740] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIII, p. 382.

[741] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 164, p. 65.

[742] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIV, p. 383.

[743] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 49, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[744] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Redlingfield Priory, Suffolk, I, p. 26.

[745] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 33, MGH SS XXIV, p. 578, undated but "c 1100" has been added in the margin by the editor.

[746] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 164, p. 65.

[747] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIII, p. 382.

[748] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIV, p. 383.

[750] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 42, MGH SS XXIV, p. 582.

[751] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Redlingfield Priory, Suffolk, I, p. 26.

[752] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIII, p. 382.

[753] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 34, MGH SS XXIV, p. 579.

[754] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[755] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XXXIII, p. 367.

[756] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XLI, p. 373.

[757] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[758] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Redlingfield Priory, Suffolk, I, p. 26.

[759] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XLI, p. 373.

[760] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[761] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XXXIII, p. 367.

[762] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, XLI, p. 373.

[763] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[764] Bouchard, C. B. (1987) Sword, Miter, and Cloister: Nobility and the Church in Burgundy 980-1198 (Cornell University Press), p. 360.

[765] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[768] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXV, p. 391.

[769] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 73, MGH SS XXIV, p. 596.

[770] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 58, MGH SS XXIV, p. 708, undated but the date "1169" is added in the margin by the editor.

[771] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 46 and 47, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[772] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXV, p. 391.

[773] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[774] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[775] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LVI, p. 544.

[776] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXV, p. 566.

[777] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 206, MGH SS XXIV, p. 758.

[778] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[779] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXV, p. 566.

[780] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 212, MGH SS XXIV, p. 760.

[781] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[782] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[783] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[784] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[785] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 212, p. 213.

[786] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 213, p. 214.

[787] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[788] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[789] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[790] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[791] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[792] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[793] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[794] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 584.

[795] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXV, p. 391.

[796] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LVI, p. 544.

[797] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber I, LXXI, p. 191.

[798] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXV, p. 566.

[799] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXVI, p. 566.

[800] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 67, MGH SS XXIV, p. 594.

[801] Hall, H. (ed.) (1896) The Red Book of the Exchequer (Liber rubeus de Scaccario) (London) ("Red Book Exchequer"), Part II, Inquisitiones…Regis Johannis…anno regno XII et XIII…de servitiis militum, p. 501.

[802] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber I, LXXI, p. 191.

[803] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 85, MGH SS XXIV, p. 600.

[804] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[805] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[806] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[807] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LVI, p. 544.

[808] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[809] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 44 (Archives de l´abbaye de Licques).

[810] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 197, MGH SS XXIV, p. 756.

[811] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Titres de l´abbaye de Licques, p. 55.

[812] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 44 (Archives de l´abbaye de Licques).

[813] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Titres de l´abbaye de Licques, p. 55.

[814] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[815] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXV, p. 566.

[816] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[817] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXVI, p. 566.

[818] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[819] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[820] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[821] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[822] Champagne, M. (2007) La Châtellenie de Longvilliers du 12e au 14e siècle (Groupement généalogique de la région du Nord), p. 7 (full citations given).

[823] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[824] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 79, MGH SS XXIV, p. 597.

[825] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 89, MGH SS XXIV, p. 603.

[826] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXV, p. 566.

[827] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[828] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LVI, p. 544.

[829] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXXVI, p. 566.

[830] Red Book Exchequer, Part II, Inquisitiones…Regis Johannis…anno regno XII et XIII…de servitiis militum, pp. 500-1.

[831] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 216, MGH SS XXIV, p. 761.

[833] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, XCVII, p. 383.

[834] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 227, MGH SS XXIV, p. 763.

[835] Michel, F. (1840) Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre (Paris), p. 141.

[836] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, C, p. 385.

[838] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.1, Prieuré de Paris St Martin-des-Champs, p. 470.

[839] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, CXLIII, p. 121.

[840] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 209, MGH SS XXIV, p. 759.

[841] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, C, p. 385.

[842] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, C, p. 385.

[843] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Abbaye de Joyenval, p. 303.

[844] RHGF XXIII, Chronique des comtes d´Eu, pp. 446-7.

[845] RHGF XXIII, Chronique des comtes d´Eu, p. 447.

[846] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 564.

[847] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives LXI, p. 431.

[848] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives LXIV, p. 433.

[849] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 81, p. 31.

[853] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 135, p. 52.

[855] Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ 28, MGH SS XII, p. 550.

[856] Pirenne, H. (1891) Histoire du meurtre de Charles le Bon Comte de Flandre par Galbert de Bruges (Paris) ("Galbert de Bruges"), 16, p. 26.

[857] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 135, p. 52.

[858] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 156, p. 60.

[859] Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ 28, MGH SS XII, p. 550.

[861] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 156, p. 60.

[862] Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ 28, MGH SS XII, p. 550.

[864] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 135, p. 52.

[865] Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire), Tome I, 156, p. 60.

[866] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives III, p. 371.

[868] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIV, p. 383.

[870] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives V, p. 378.

[872] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives VI, p. 379.

[874] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[875] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 42, MGH SS XXIV, p. 582.

[876] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LIII, p. 382.

[877] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 620.

[879] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 42 and 43, MGH SS XXIV, pp. 582 and 583.

[880] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 60, MGH SS XXIV, p. 591.

[881] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 52, MGH SS XXIV, p. 587.

[883] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 60, MGH SS XXIV, p. 591.

[884] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[886] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[887] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[888] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[889] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[891] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[893] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[894] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[895] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[896] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[898] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, XCVII, p. 383.

[899] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[900] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[902] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, XCVII, p. 383.

[903] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, XCVII, p. 383.

[904] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 227, MGH SS XXIV, p. 763.

[905] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, C, p. 385.

[906] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, XCVII, p. 383.

[907] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[908] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[909] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[910] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[911] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[912] Lhomel, G. de (ed.) (1907) Recueil de documents pour servir à l´histoire de Montreuil-sur-Mer 1000-1464, supplément au cartulaire municipale (Abbeville) ("Montreuil-sur-Mer (1907)"), I, p. 1.

[923] Giry, A. (1877) Histoire de la ville de Saint-Omer et de ses institutions (Paris) Pièces Justificatives III, p. 371.

[924] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, III.X and XI, pp. 126 and 128.

[927] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, III.X, p. 126.

[929] Hugonis Floriacensis, Liber qui Modernorum Regum Francorum continet Actus 5, MGH SS IX, p. 383.

[935] Kerrebrouck (2000), p. 54 footnote 53.

[936] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 217-8.

[937] ES II 11. Kerrebrouck (2000), p. 49, gives no date of birth.

[938] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 217.

[939] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 218.

[940] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book III, p. 13.

[941] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XVII, p. 228.

[942] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 218.

[944] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[945] Barlow, F. (ed. and trans) (1999) The Carmen de Hastingæ Prœlio of Guy Bishop of Amiens (Oxford Medieval Texts).

[946] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 216.

[947] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XII, p. 217.

[948] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[949] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[950] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[951] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[952] Giles, I. A. (ed.) (1845) Scriptores rerum gestarum Willelmi Conquestoris (London) Gesta Willelmi ducis Normannorum et regis Anglorum a Willelmo Pictaviensi…archidiacono, p. 94.

[953] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1026, p. 34.

[954] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[955] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[956] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. II, Book IV, p. 265.

[957] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, "Remarques", p. lxvii, which does not cite the reference of the cartulary of Saint-Josse.

[958] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXII, p. 250.

[959] CP I 351 footnote d, quoting from Stapleton, T. Archaeologia XXVI, pp. 358-60.

[960] Laurent, J. (ed.) (1911) Cartulaires de l'abbaye de Molesme, Tome II (Paris) 84, p. 89.

[961] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[962] Domesday Translation, Devonshire, XXVIII, p. 322.

[963] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[964] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXI, p. 242.

[966] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 893, MGH SS XXIII, p. 748.

[967] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 943, MGH SS XXIII, p. 763.

[973] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 943, MGH SS XXIII, p. 763.

[974] Meyer, P. and Longnon, A. (eds.) (1882) Raoul de Cambrai, Chanson de Geste (Paris), discussed in the Introduction, and mentioned i.a. CCXLIX, p. 224.

[976] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 943, MGH SS XXIII, p. 763.

[977] Historia Walciodorensis Monasterii 6, MGH SS XIV, p. 508.

[978] Lespinasse, R. de (ed.) (1916) Cartulaire de Saint-Cyr de Nevers (Nevers, Paris) 10, p. 24.

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[980] Flodoardus Remensis Historia Remensis Ecclesiæ IV, XI, MGH SS XXXVI, p. 403.

[981] Du Chesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 12, quoting Colwener, G. (1617) Histoire de Flodoard, Catalogue des Archevesques de Rheims.

[982] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, "Remarques", p. lxvii, which does not cite the reference of the cartulary of Saint-Josse.

[983] Chronique de l'abbaye de Saint-Riquier, IV.XXII, p. 250.

[984] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 89.

[985] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, XVI, p. 40.

[986] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 35.

[988] La Conférence des Sociétés Historiques du département de Seine-et-Oise (1905) Liber Testamentorum Sancti Martini de Campis (Paris) XXXV, p. 45.

[989] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 35.

[990] Round, J. H. (1899) Calendar of Documents preserved in France illustrative of the history of Great Britain and Ireland Vol I 918-1206 (London) 970, p. 346.

[991] Compiègne Saint-Corneille, Tome I, XVI, p. 40.

[992] Liber Testamentorum Sancti Martini de Campis XXXV, p. 45.

[994] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV VIII, p. 159.

[995] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 35.

[996] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 35.

[999] Barret (ed.) (1894) Cartulaire de Marmoutier pour la Perche (Mortagne) ("Marmoutier-Perche"), 13, p. 23.

[1000] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, p. 32, cited in CP XI 692.

[1001] Luard, H. R. (ed.) (1864) Annales Monastici Vol. I, Annales de Margan, Annales de Theokesberia, Annales de Burton (London) Annales de Margan, p. 7.

[1004] Pipe Roll 31 Hen I (1129/30), Dorsetshire, Wiltshire, p. 12.

[1005] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, p. 301.

[1007] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, pp. 159 and 301.

[1009] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. IV, Book VIII, pp. 159 and 301.

[1012] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. VI, Book XII, p. 225.

[1014] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1166, p. 360.

[1016] Obituaire de Saint-Martin de Séez, Bibl.Nat. Ms français 18953, p. 227, quoted in Robert de Torigny, Vol. II, p. 28 footnote 3.

[1017] RHGF XXIII, Ex Uticensis monasterii necrologio, p. 487.

[1018] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. VI XIII, p. 431.

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[1025] Orderic Vitalis, Vol. VI XIII, p. 431.

[1033] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1166, p. 360.

[1041] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1044] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1045] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1166, p. 360.

[1047] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1048] Domesday Descendants, p. 698, citing Salter, H. E. (ed.) (1929-36) The Oseney Cartulary (Oxford), Vol. V, p. 1037.

[1050] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1053] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Godestow Nunnery, Oxfordshire, III, p. 363.

[1056] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1058] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Abbaye du Gard extraits du cartulaire, p. 29.

[1064] La Gorgue-Rosny (1877), Documents inédits, Autres chartes de Ponthieu, p. 37.

[1067] Hoffman, G. (ed.) (1731) Nova scriptorum ac monumentorum collectio, Tome I, Sam. Guichenoni Bibliothecam Sebusianam et Paridis de Crassis diarium cur. rom (Leipzig) ("Bibliotheca Sebusiana"), Centuria I, VI, p. 37.

[1070] Chronique de Robert de Torigny I, 1160, p. 329.

[1072] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1164, MGH SS XXIII, p. 848.

[1073] Roderici Toletani Archiepiscopi De Rebus Hispaniæ, Liber IX, VII, 7, RHGF XII, p. 383.

[1074] Stubbs, W. (ed.) (1868) Chronica, Magistri Rogeri de Houedene (London) (“Roger of Hoveden”), I, p. 218.

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[1077] Benedict of Peterborough 2 1189, p. 70.

[1085] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, VI, p. 37.

[1089] Roderici Toletani Archiepiscopi De Rebus Hispaniæ, Liber IX, VII, 7, RHGF XII, p. 383.

[1095] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, VI, p. 37.

[1098] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCLXVIII, p. 168.

[1102] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 194, MGH SS XXIV, p. 755.

[1104] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2121, p. 199.

[1105] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1239, MGH SS XXIII, p. 947.

[1106] Roderici Toletani Archiepiscopi De Rebus Hispaniæ, Liber IX, VII, 7, RHGF XII, p. 383.

[1112] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, VI, p. 37.

[1114] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 1713, p. 56.

[1116] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 1733, p. 62.

[1117] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCLXVIII, p. 168.

[1121] Roderici Toletani Archiepiscopi De Rebus Hispaniæ, Liber IX, VII, 7, RHGF XII, p. 383.

[1122] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1239, MGH SS XXIII, p. 947.

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[1128] Florentii Wigornensis Monachi Chronicon, Continuatio, p. 221.

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[1135] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1239, MGH SS XXIII, p. 947.

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[1151] La Gorgue-Rosny (1874), Tome I, p. 368.

[1152] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium, 22, MGH SS XXIV, p. 573, discussed in Champagne (2007), p. 8.

[1154] Belleval, R. de (1864) Nobiliaire de Ponthieu et de Vimeu (Amiens), Tome II, pp. 68-71.

[1155] Haigneré ´Samer´ (1880), I, p. 109.