John I, Count of Ponthieu facts for kids
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| Spouse(s) | Beatrice of Saint-Pol |
| Noble family | House of Bellême |
| Father | Guy II of Ponthieu |
| Mother | Ida |
| Born | c. 1140 |
| Died | 1191 |
John I of Ponthieu (c. 1140 – 1191) was the son of Guy II of Ponthieu and Ida. He succeeded his father as Count of Ponthieu in 1147.
War with Normandy
John attacked Normandy in 1166 and 1168, in response to King Henry II of England's confiscation of the castles at Alençon, La Roche-Mabile and the Alenconnais. Henry, angry with John's rebellion, led his army on a path of destruction across Vimeu, the south-west part of Ponthieu.
Family
John married Beatrice of Saint-Pol, they had:
- William IV Talvas
- Margaret, married a Pecquigny
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John I, Count of Ponthieu
House of Bellême
Born: c. 1140 Died: 1191 |
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| Preceded by Guy II |
Count of Ponthieu 1147–1191 |
Succeeded by William IV Talvas |
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