Simon II of Clermont

Simon II de Clermont (* 1216 testifies; † February 1, 1286 ) was from 1236 Lord of Ailly and from 1241 Lord of Nesle. He was the son of Raoul I de Clermont, Lord of Ailly, and Gertrude de Nesle.

Simon II was the great-nephew of Raoul le Roux, Count of Clermont -en- Beauvaisis and Constable of France. He belonged to the inner circle of advisers of King Louis IX. and was primarily responsible for judicial affairs. He should have called for a "public justice ". When the king from 1270 to 1271 the seventh crusade to Tunis led, Simon practiced along with Matthew of Vendôme, entitled "Lieutenant " (Substitute) the regency in France. In 1283 he was one of the witnesses in the process of canonization for the king. He is considered the architect of the Hôtel de Nesle.

Simon II 1253 took part in the Battle of West Chapel, the military climax of the Flemish War of Succession.

He married before February 1242 Adele of Montfort († March 28, 1279 ), daughter of Count Amalric de Montfort VII. With her he had eight children, including:

  • Raoul II de Clermont, X 1302 in the Battle of the Spurs, Constable of France, Lord of Nesle, Viscount of Châteaudun
  • Simon de Clermont, † December 22, 1312, 1297-1301 Bishop of Noyon, 1301-1312 Bishop of Beauvais
  • Amaury de Clermont, 1286-1315 testifies spiritually
  • Guy I de Clermont, X 1302 in the Battle of the Spurs, Marshal of France
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