Ardolf, Count of Guînes

Ardolf I, Count of Guînes (Ardulf, Ardolph, Ardolphus), also known as Ardulf of Guînes was born about 965–966.[1] His father was Siegfried, Count of Guînes and his mother was Elftrude, daughter of Arnulf I, Count of Flanders and Adele of Vermandois.[2]

According to legend, Ardolf was born to Elftrude after his father, Siegfried, had died. His cousin, Arnulf II, Count of Flanders, was his godfather.[2] According to Lambert of Ardres, Ardolf grew up in the court of the Counts of Flanders and rose to be a favorite of his first cousin and godfather, swearing to military oaths and was created a knight by Arnulf II.[2] Arnulf II also appointed him Count of Guînes.[2]

Ardolf married Matilda, the daughter of Count Erniculus of Boulogne.[2] Ardolf and Matilda had issue:

Raoul de Guînes (Ralph, Rodolphe)[1][2]
Roger (died young, before entering puberty)[2]

References

"NORTHERN FRANCE: ARTOIS, BOULOGNE". fmg.ac. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
Lambert of Ardres (2001). The History of the Counts of Guines and Lords of Ardres. Translated by Shopkow, Leah. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0-8122-3568-1.

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[:0-1] "NORTHERN FRANCE: ARTOIS, BOULOGNE". fmg.ac. Retrieved 2022-01-25.

[:1-2] Lambert of Ardres (2001). The History of the Counts of Guines and Lords of Ardres. Translated by Shopkow, Leah. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0-8122-3568-1.