Alphonso of Brienne

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Alphonso of Brienne or Alphonse I de Brienne, called Alphonse d'Acre (c. 1225 – August 25, 1270) was the son of John of Brienne and Berenguela of Leon, born in Acre. He was the Grand Butler of France in 1258.

By his marriage (bef. 1250) to Marie d'Issoudon (c. 1223-1260) he became Count of Eu. He was also Grand Chamberlain of France, and died in Tunis on the Seventh Crusade. He had two children by Marie:

• John I of Brienne, Count of Eu (d. 1294)
• Blanche (d. bef. 1338), Abbess of Maubuisson

[edit] References

• Mortimer, Ian. The Greatest Traitor, 2003
• Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Retrieved on 2007-06-21.

Preceded by Raoul II

Count of Eu with Marie 1250–1270

Succeeded by John I