Gerard I, Count of Durbuy

Gérard I of Durbuy (1223 after 1298), was the Count of Durbuy from 1247 to his death. He was the second son of Waleran III of Limburg and Ermesinda of Luxembourg.

He married Mechthilde, daughter of Thierry of Cleves, Lord of Dinslaken, and Elisabeth of Brabant before 1259.

They had the following issue:

Gérard was the last count of Durbuy, the position transitioning to Emperor Henry VII after his death.

Preceded by
Ermesinda
Count of Durbuy
1247after 1298
Succeeded by
Henry VII

External links

Medieval Lands Project, Herren von Blankenheim


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