Guy, Count of Nevers
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Guy (French: Guy or Gui, died 19 October 1175), was count of Nevers and Auxerre.[1] He was the son of William III, Count of Nevers and Ida of Sponheim.[2] He married Matilda, granddaughter of Duke Hugh II of Burgundy,[1] just prior to his leaving for the holy land.[1]
PredecessorWilliam IV, Count of Nevers
SuccessorWilliam V, Count of Nevers
Died19 October 1175
SpouseMatilda
Guy | |
|---|---|
| Count of Nevers and Auxerre | |
| Predecessor | William IV, Count of Nevers |
| Successor | William V, Count of Nevers |
| Died | 19 October 1175 |
| Spouse | Matilda |
| Issue | William V, Count of Nevers Agnes I, Countess of Nevers Ida |
| Father | William III, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Ida of Sponheim |
Guy succeeded his brother William IV in 1168. He died in 1175 and was succeeded by his son, William, whilst his wife Mathilde would be regent of Nevers.[3]
Children
Guy and Matilda had three children:
