Gerard of Guelders

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Gerard of Guelders
Bornc.1149
Died1181
Noble familyHouse of Wassenberg
SpouseIda, Countess of Boulogne
FatherHenry I, Count of Guelders
MotherAgnes 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.

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