Geoffrey I of Villehardouin
Geoffrey I of Villehardouin (French: Geoffroi Ier de Villehardouin) (c. 1169 – c. 1229) was a French knight from the County of Champagne who joined the Fourth Crusade. He participated in the conquest of the Peloponnese and became the second prince of Achaea (1209/1210–c. 1229).
| Geoffrey I Geoffroi Ier | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Achaea | |
Seal of Geoffrey I | |
| Reign | 1209/1210–c. 1229 |
| Predecessor | William I |
| Successor | Geoffrey II |
| Born | c. 1169 Unknown |
| Died | c. 1229 Unknown |
| Burial | Church of St James, Andravida |
| Spouse | Elisabeth (of Chappes?) |
| Issue | Geoffrey II Alix William II |
| Dynasty | Villehardouin |
| Father | John of Villehardouin |
| Mother | Céline of Briel |
Under his reign, the Principality of Achaea became the direct vassal of the Latin Empire of Constantinople. He extended the borders of his principality, but the closing years of his rule were marked by his conflict with the church.
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