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Abt 1150 - 1191 (41 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Jacques D'AVESNES was born about 1150 (son of Nicholas D'OISY and Matilda DE LA ROUCHE); died on 07 Sep 1191 in Battle of Arsouf. Other Events and Attributes:
- Fact: Seigneur d'Avesnes, Leuze, Conde and Guise; Constable of Flanders; Crusader
Notes:
Note: Jacques fell in the battle of Arsouf, Palestine, on the 3rd Crusade; in this battle, about ten miles from Jffa, the Crusaders, under Richard the Lion-Hearted, confronted Saladin's Turkish forces. the undisciplined knights charged prematurely and instead of a great victory, the enemy forces escaped into the woods.
Jacques married Adele DE GUISE in 1163/8. Adele (daughter of Bernard DE GUISE and ALELAIDEALIX) was born about 1155 in Guise, Aisne, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Bouchard DE AVESNES was born about 1180; died between 1243/4 in Etraeungt, Nord, France; was buried in Abbey of Clairefontaine.
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Generation: 2
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