He was identified in 1942, by Holger Dyggve, as Jean II of Nesle (near Amiens), who was nicknamed 'Blondel' for his long blond hair.
According to legend, Richard was found and freed by the trobador Blondel de Nesle; in fact, he was released for an enormous ransom.
Amazing Blondel | Jean Blondel | Jacques-François Blondel | Blondel de Nesle |