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Mathieu II de Montmorency (b. Abt. 1174, d. November 24, 1230)
Notes for Mathieu II de Montmorency:French noble prominent in the service of three kings.
Montmorency first fought under Philip II against the English in Normandy from 1202 to 1214.In 1215 he joined the crusade against the Albigensian heretics in Southern France. On his return he was made Constable of Francein 1218, an office he strengthened by adding to its duties the command of the army.Montmorency also served un Louis VIII in his war against the English in southwest France in 1224.The army he commanded conquered large territories, including Limousin, Perigord, and La Rochelle.When Louis turned his attention to the Albigensianes in 1226, Montmorency again followed him.Shortly before his death, Louis asked Montmorency to protect his young son, the future Louis IX.Montmorency was faithful to his promise.When Blance of Castile, regent during her son's minority, was threatened by a serious feudal revolt in the years after 1226, Montmorency helped force the nobles to submit.
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Title (Facts Pg): 1218, Constable of France.