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Guy II of Dampierre
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| Lord of Dampierre | |
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| Reign | 1174–1216 |
| Predecessor | William I of Dampierre |
| Successor | Archambaud of Dampierre William II of Dampierre |
| Other titles | constable of Champagne constable of Auvergne Viscount of Troyes |
| Born | c. 1155 |
| Died | 18 January 1216 |
| Noble family | House of Dampierre |
| Spouse(s) | Mathilde of Bourbon |
| Issue | Archambaud of Dampierre William II of Dampierre Guy III of Dampierre Philippa of Dampierre Marie of Dampierre Joan of Dampierre Margaret of Dampierre |
| Father | William I of Dampierre |
| Mother | Ermengarde of Toucy |
Guy II of Dampierre (died January 18, 1216) was an important French noble. He was the Lord of Dampierre, Bourbon, and Montluçon. He also held the title of constable of Champagne, which was a high military position. Guy was the only son of William I of Dampierre, who was also a Lord of Dampierre.
Guy was known for his bravery and leadership. He took part in the Third Crusade, a major religious war. He also fought in many battles for the King of France, Philip Augustus. His name and coat of arms can be found in the Salles des Croisades (Crusades Halls) at the famous Palace of Versailles.
Guy's Early Life and Titles
Guy was the oldest son of William I of Dampierre and Ermengarde of Toucy. His mother was also a lady of Champlay.
While his father was still alive, Guy received the Lordship of Moëslains. He might have also received the title of Viscount of Troyes. During this time, he often signed official papers as Guy de Moëslains.
Around the year 1174, Guy took over from his father. He became the Lord of Dampierre, Saint-Dizier, and Saint-Just. Like his father, he was also named constable of Champagne. This was a very important military role, but it was not passed down from father to son automatically.
Guy's Military Adventures
In 1189, Guy joined the Third Crusade. He was part of the first group of soldiers who started the Siege of Acre. This was a long and difficult battle. After King Philip Augustus left the Holy Land, Guy stayed behind. He continued to fight and was part of the Battle of Arsuf. He returned home to Dampierre in late 1192.
In 1194, Guy fought alongside King Philip Augustus against the English. He was in the rearguard at the battle of Fréteval. This meant he helped protect the King's escape. In 1202, he helped conquer Normandy. He fought in battles like Mirebeau and helped capture important places such as Château Gaillard, Falaise, Caen, Bayeux, and Rouen.
Because of his loyal service, King Philip Augustus gave Guy the Lordship of Montluçon in 1199.
In 1210, Guy led a royal army for King Philip Augustus. Their mission was to take control of lands belonging to Count Guy II of Auvergne. Guy successfully captured Nonette, the castle of Tournoël, and Riom by December 1213. He removed the Count of Auvergne from power. The King then named Guy the constable of Auvergne, putting him in charge of managing the county.
Guy also played a key role in the famous battle of Bouvines. His actions were very important in helping the French win this battle.
Later, during the war of the Succession of Champagne, Guy supported Countess-Regent Blanche of Navarre and her son Theobald. They were fighting against another noble, Erard of Brienne-Ramerupt, who wanted to claim the title.
Guy II of Dampierre passed away on January 18, 1216. He was buried in Saint-Laumer Abbey in Blois.
Guy's Family Life
In 1196, Guy married Mathilde of Bourbon. She was the daughter of Archambaud de Bourbon and Alix of Burgundy. Together, Guy and Mathilde had several children:
- Archambaud of Dampierre: He became Lord of Bourbon and Montluçon after his father died.
- William II of Dampierre: He became Lord of Dampierre, Saint-Dizier, and Moëslains. He married Margaret II of Flanders.
- Guy III of Dampierre: He became Lord of Saint-Just after his father's death.
- Philippa Mahaut of Dampierre: She married Guigues IV, Count of Forez in 1205.
- Marie of Dampierre: She first married Hervé of Vierzon around 1201. After he died, she married Henri I de Sully in 1220.
- Joan of Dampierre
- Margaret of Dampierre
