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Marie I, Countess of Boulogne
English princess
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Also known as Marie of Boulogne
Key facts
Occupation
abbess
Position held
abbess
Born
1136
Died
July 25, 1182
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Overview
Marie I or Mary was the suo jure Countess of Boulogne from 1159 to 1170. She also held the post of Abbess of Romsey for five years until her abduction by Matthew of Alsace, who forced her to marry him. She is one of several possible identities of the author Marie de France.