Helias of Saint-Saëns

Helias of Saint Saëns (?–1128),[1] Count of Arques was a Norman magnate of the eleventh and twelfth century, a loyal supporter of Robert Curthose and protector of his son William Clito.

[5] But within a year, Duke Robert gave him an illegitimate daughter in marriage,[6] whose maritagium included the county of Arques along with the lordship of Bures-en-Bray.

[7] In 1094, William Rufus crossed over from England and, after failing at diplomacy, raised an army of mercenaries at Eu and attacked south into Normandy.

[10] Secure in his victory, Henry encountered young William Clito, Duke Robert's son, at Falaise.

[12] In 1111, Henry I ordered Robert de Beauchamp, Viscount of Arques, to capture his nephew, William Clito, at the castle of Saint-Saëns.