Simon, Count of Ponthieu
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Simon of Dammartin (1180 – 21 September 1239) was count of Ponthieu. In 1214 he fought against Philip Augustus at the battle of Bouvines. With the Capetian victory at Bouvines, he was exiled. Through negotiations of his wife Marie, he was allowed back in Ponthieu and agreed to not allow his daughters to marry with out royal consent.
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Simon of Dammartin, Count of Ponthieu | |
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Born | 1180 |
Died | (1239-09-21)21 September 1239 |
Noble family | Dammartin |
Spouse(s) | Marie, Countess of Ponthieu |
Father | Alberic III of Dammartin |
Mother | Mathildis of Clermont |
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