Gerard of Guelders | |
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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 of Guelders (c. 1149 - 1181) was count consort of Boulogne.
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]