Jacques d'Avêsnes , Seigneur d'Avêsnes, Leuze, Conde and Guise

M, (circa 1150 - 7 September 1191)
Father-Biological*Nicholas d'Avêsnes , Lord d'Avêsnes, Leuze and Conde d. bt 1169 - 1171
Mother-Biological*Mathilda de la Roche
Family Lines
Boudreau Line
Last Edited=30 May 2022
     Jacques d'Avêsnes , Seigneur d'Avêsnes, Leuze, Conde and Guise was born circa 1150.1 He was the son of Nicholas d'Avêsnes , Lord d'Avêsnes, Leuze and Conde and Mathilda de la Roche.

Jacques d'Avêsnes , Seigneur d'Avêsnes, Leuze, Conde and Guise married Adele de Guise, daughter of Bernard , Seigneur de Guise and Adelaide.1 He was the Constable of Flanders.1 Jacques was killed in battle on 7 September 1191 at Holy Land at the battle of Arsouf in the Third Crusade. The crusaders under Richard the Lion-Hearted charged the forces of Saladin prematurely, suffering great losses, and allowing Saldin's army to escape.1

Child of Jacques d'Avêsnes , Seigneur d'Avêsnes, Leuze, Conde and Guise and Adele de Guise

Citations

  1. Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.