William IV, Count of Ponthieu
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William IV Talvas (1179 – 4 October 1221) was William III, Count of Ponthieu and William IV (of the house of Belleme/Montgomery). He was Count of Ponthieu, ruler of a small province in northern France that fell under the suzerainty of the dukes of Normandy (later also kings of England) since at least the mid 11th century. He was son and heir of John I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1191) by his third wife Beatrice de St Pol.
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William IV, Count of Ponthieu | |
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| Born | 1179 |
| Died | 4 October 1221(1221-10-04) (aged 41–42) |
| Noble family | Bellême |
| Spouse(s) | Alys, Countess of the Vexin |
| Issue | Marie, Countess of Ponthieu |
| Father | John I, Count of Ponthieu |
| Mother | Beatrice de St Pol |
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