William II of Dampierre
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William II of Dampierre | |
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| Born | 1196 |
| Died | 3 September 1231 |
| Noble family | House of Dampierre |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret II, Countess of Flanders |
| Issue | William III of Dampierre Guy of Dampierre John of Dampierre Joan of Dampierre Marie of Dampierre |
| Father | Guy II of Dampierre |
| Mother | Mathilde of Bourbon |
William II (1196 – 3 September 1231) was the lord of Dampierre from 1216 until his death. He was the son of Guy II, constable of Champagne, and Mathilde of Bourbon.[1]
His brother, Archambaud VIII, inherited Bourbon, and William inherited Dampierre. He married Margaret II, Countess of Flanders and Hainault,[1] in 1223 and was thus regent of Flanders until his death as "Willem I" (or "Guillaume Ier"). In 1226 William and Margaret founded a Cistercian nunnery at Saint-Dizier.[2] Their sons William III and John continued to confirm and patronize the nunnery during their lives,[2] including William II's burial there in 1231.[2] William and Margaret founded more Cisterian nunneries throughout the county of Flanders, including Flines Abbey.[2]
