Gillis Berthout

Gillis Berthout (1175/80–1241), was a nobleman who fought on the Fifth Crusade, a hereditary chamberlain of the County of Flanders, and a Teutonic Knight. He was the founder of Rozendaal Abbey.

Gillis Berthout
Chamberlain of Flanders
Lord of Leffinge, Lichtervelde, and Oudenburg (by marriage)
Coat of arms
Or, three pales gules
Born1175/80
Died1241
Noble familyBerthout
MarriedCatherina of Bailleul
IssueGillis, Louis, Elizabeth, Oda
FatherWalter II Berthout
MotherGoda of Loon, daughter of Louis I, Count of Loon
Military career
AllegianceCrusader
Years of service1218–19
Battles/warsFifth Crusade: Siege of Damietta (1218–19)
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