![]() ![]() Wounded by a crossbow bolt, he did not recover. He died fighting at the siege of Driencourt, during the 1173–74 revolt of Henry II of England's sons, under the leadership of Philip of Flanders. Matthew was a supporter of Henry the Young King, and received lands in England. In 1171, Matthew married Eleanor, daughter of Ralph I, Count of Vermandois, they had one short-lived daughter. Matthew and Marie had two daughters: Ida, Countess of Boulogne, and Maud of Boulogne. The forced marriage was opposed by the Church and finally annulled in 1170, but he continued to rule as count until his death. ![]() ![]() Matthew forcibly abducted the nun Marie de Boulogne, daughter of Stephen, King of England, and constrained her into marriage, claiming the title of Count of Boulogne jure uxoris in 1160. An expert on medieval politics and warfare as well as chivalry. 1137–1173) was the second son of Thierry, Count of Flanders and Sibylla of Anjou. Quick facts Full title: Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Shortlisted for the 2017 Wolfson History Prize Author: Matthew Strickland, professor in medieval history at the University of Glasgow. Matthew, Count of Boulogne, also known as Matthew of Alsace ( c. ![]()
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