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Guy II, Count of Ponthieu

Guy II of Ponthieu
Born c. 1120
Died (1147-12-25)25 December 1147
Ephesus
Noble family House of Bellême
Spouse(s) Ida
Father William III of Ponthieu
Mother Helie of Burgundy

Guy II of Ponthieu (c. 1120–25 December 1147) was the son of William III of Ponthieu and Helie of Burgundy.

He succeeded his father as Count of Ponthieu before 1129; this was during William's lifetime. Around 1137, he founded the Cistercian Valloires Abbey.

He joined the Second Crusade under King Louis VII of France, and died of a disease on 25 December 1147 in Ephesus.

He was succeeded by his son John I of Ponthieu.

His wife was called Ida; he had three children with her:




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