Geoffrey II of Villehardouin
Prince of Achaea
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Geoffrey II of Villehardouin (French: Geoffroi II de Villehardouin) (c. 1195- after May 6, 1246) was the third prince of Achaea (c. 1229-1246).[1] He battled in the imperial capital three times.[1]
| Geoffrey II Geoffroi II | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Achaea | |
Coat of Arms of the Principality of Achaea | |
| Reign | c. 1229-1246 |
| Predecessor | Geoffrey I |
| Successor | William II |
| Born | c. 1195 Unknown |
| Died | after May 6, 1246 Unknown |
| Burial | Church of St James, Andravida |
| Spouse | Agnes of Courtenay |
| Issue | None |
| Dynasty | Villehardouin |
| Father | Geoffrey I |
| Mother | Elisabeth of Chappes |
Early years
Geoffrey was born as the eldest son of Geoffrey of Villehardouin, a French knight from Champagne and his wife, Elisabeth of Chappes.[citation needed] His father entered the Fourth Crusade in 1205, later conquered a significant part of the Peloponnese and seized the throne of the Principality of Achaea following the death of its first prince, William I (1205–1209).[2]
His marriage occurred during 1217.[1]
His reign
Geoffrey II took the throne by 1230.[1]
In July 1237 he gave the Teutonic Knights a hospital in Andravida.[citation needed]
Geoffrey II died in 1246 and was buried in his capital, Andravida, in the church of the monastery of St. Jacob.