Gerard of Guelders
Count consort of Boulogne (c. 1149 - 1181) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerard of Guelders (c. 1149 - 1181) was count consort of Boulogne.
Gerard of Guelders | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1149 |
| Died | 1181 |
| Noble family | House of Wassenberg |
| Spouse(s) | Ida, Countess of Boulogne |
| Father | Henry I, Count of Guelders |
| Mother | Agnes of Arnstein |
Gerard was the first-born son of the count of Guelders Henry I[1] and Agnes of Arnstein.[2] He was also the older brother of Otto I.[3]
In 1181, Gerard married Ida, Countess of Boulogne,[4][5][6] first-born daughter of Matthew of Alsace and Marie I, Countess of Boulogne.[6] Gerard died the same year.[5] Ida then returned to her county, taking everything her deceased husband had gifted her, using force when necessary.[5]
Gerard of Guelders has no known descendants.[citation needed]
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