Guy of Dampierre

MedievalEmperorFlanders1226 — 1305

Count of Flanders, imprisoned by Philip IV of France.

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Quick Facts

Born

1226

Died

1305

Country

Flanders

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score45.5

Guy of Dampierre — Complete Timeline

1251 AD

Became Count of FlandersPolitical Action◆ Major

Guy of Dampierre inherited the County of Flanders after the death of his mother, Margaret II. He ruled Flanders during a period of conflict with France.

InheritanceCountyFlanders

Impact: regional

1294 AD

Allied with England Against FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Guy allied with King Edward I of England against King Philip IV of France. This alliance was part of the larger conflict between England and France over Gascony.

AllianceEnglandFrance

Impact: regional

1300 AD

Imprisoned by Philip IV of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

After a French invasion, Guy was captured and imprisoned by King Philip IV of France. He was held in captivity in Paris, and Flanders was placed under direct French rule.

ImprisonmentFrench InvasionLoss of Power

Impact: regionaltragic

1305 AD

Died in CaptivityPolitical Action◆ Major

Guy of Dampierre died while still a prisoner of Philip IV in France. His death occurred before the Treaty of Athis-sur-Orge that ended the Franco-Flemish war.

Death in CaptivityEnd of ReignFranco-Flemish War

Impact: regionaltragic