Biography of Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne 1136-1182

Paternal Family Tree: Blois

Maternal Family Tree: Agatha

In 1125 [her father] King Stephen I England (age 31) and [her mother] Matilda Flanders (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Eustace Flanders III Count Boulogne and Mary Dunkeld Countess Boulogne. He the son of Stephen Blois II Count Blois and Chartres and Adela Normandy Countess Blois (age 58). He a grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1136 Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne was born to King Stephen I England (age 42) and Matilda Flanders (age 31). She a great granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

On 03 May 1152 [her mother] Matilda Flanders (age 47) died. Her son [her brother] Eustace Blois IV Count Boulogne (age 22) succeeded IV Count Boulogne.

Death of King Stephen

On 25 Oct 1154 [her father] King Stephen I England (age 60) died at Priory of St Martin, Dover [Map]. His first cousin once removed King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 21) succeeded II King England.

In 1159 [her brother] William Blois I Count Boulogne (age 22) died. His sister Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 23) succeeded I Countess Boulogne.

Around 1160 [her daughter] Ida Metz Countess Boulogne was born to [her husband] Matthew Metz Count Boulogne and Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 24). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1160 Matthew Metz Count Boulogne and Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 24) were married. He the son of Thierry Metz Count Flanders (age 61) and Sibylla Anjou Countess Essex and Flanders (age 48). They were third cousins. She a great granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1160 [her husband] Matthew Metz Count Boulogne abducted Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 24).

Letters. 1168. Letter V. Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 32) to Louis VII King Franks (age 48).

Let it be known to your highness that Henry, king of England (age 34) has sent his ambassadors to the emperor. It is certain that he has for the most part, succeeded in obtaining what he wished; for the emperor shews himself kindly disposed to the king, and his (the king's) ambassadors being on their return, he has not hesitated to send his own with them to him, which he thought the best course, lest the aforesaid king should doubt whether he was sincere in his assistance against you. The returning ambassadors passed through my territories, and I spoke with them, and well I perceived from their words that the English king ceases not, day nor night, to devise mischief against you. Wherefore I thought it fitting to send to your grace, and to give you the necessary forewarning, that you may take counsel with your wise men, and act as is most fitting, lest the impetuous presumption of the fraudulent king should inflict violent injury upon you. Fare you well.

In 1170 Matthew Metz Count Boulogne and Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 34) were divorced.

In 1170 [her daughter] Maud Metz was born to [her husband] Matthew Metz Count Boulogne and Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 34). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1173 [her former husband] Matthew Metz Count Boulogne died. His daughter [her daughter] Ida Metz Countess Boulogne (age 13) succeeded Countess Boulogne.

On 25 Jul 1182 Marie Blois I Countess Boulogne (age 46) died.

Philip Metz and Elizabeth Capet were married. She the daughter of Ralph I Capet I Count Vermandois and Petronilla Poitiers. He the son of Thierry Metz Count Flanders and Sibylla Anjou Countess Essex and Flanders. They were third cousin once removed.

Philip Metz and Theresa Burgundy Duchess Burgundy were married. She the daughter of Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal and Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of Thierry Metz Count Flanders and Sibylla Anjou Countess Essex and Flanders. They were fourth cousins.