John I of Ponthieu
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John I of Ponthieu (c. 1140 – 1191) was the son of Guy II of Ponthieu and Ida.[1] He succeeded his father as Count of Ponthieu in 1147.[2]
John I, Count of Ponthieu | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1140 |
| Died | 1191 |
| Noble family | House of Bellême |
| Spouse | Beatrice of Saint-Pol |
| Father | Guy II of Ponthieu |
| Mother | Ida |
War with Normandy
John attacked Normandy in 1166 and 1168,[3] in response to King Henry II of England's confiscation of the castles at Alençon, La Roche-Mabile and the Alenconnais.[4] Henry, angry with John's rebellion, led his army on a path of destruction across Vimeu, the south-west part of Ponthieu.[5]
Family
John married Beatrice of Saint-Pol,[1] they had:
- William IV Talvas[6]
- Margaret, married a Picquigny[6]
