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Guy IV, Count of Saint-Pol

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Guy IV of Châtillon, Count of Saint-Pol
Bornc. 1254
Died(1317-04-06)6 April 1317
Noble familyHouse of Châtillon
Spouse(s)Marie of Brittany
FatherGuy III, Count of Saint-Pol
MotherMatilda of Brabant

Guy IV of Châtillon, Count of Saint Pol (c. 1254 – April 6, 1317) was a French nobleman. He was the son of Guy III, Count of Saint-Pol and Matilda of Brabant.

In 1292, he married Marie of Brittany, daughter of John II, Duke of Brittany and Beatrice of England. They had eight children:

He held the office of Grand Butler of France.

He was placed in joint command (with Robert VI of Auvergne) of one of the two reserve "battles" of the French troops at the Battle of the Golden Spurs. He was able to escape when the French were routed by the Flemings, but his brother Jacques and many of his relatives were killed.

Preceded by Count of Saint Pol
1292–1317
Succeeded by

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