A photo of the Abbey of Fontevraud

Philippa of Toulouse

Philippa was a countess in her own right when she married William IX, Duke of Aquitaine. She married him because she wanted help getting Toulouse back from her cousin who should not have inherited it.
She is my 23rd great-grandmother.

A photo of the church of the Holy Trinity - Caen, France

Adele of Normandy

Adele was originally called Gerloc but changed her name when she was christened. She is known for founding the monastery of Sainte-Trinité.

A photo of St James church - Valletta, Malta

Emmanuele Darmenia

Emmanuele Darmenia was a trader from Valletta, but it’s hard to say what he traded in.
Emmanuele is one of my maternal great-great-grandfathers.

A photo of the Basilica of Our Lady of Safe Haven and St Dominic - Valletta, Malta

Paolo Darmenia (19th Century)

It’s taking time to uncover original sources for Paolo Darmenia’s life. There’s a lot that we can infer from other sources though.

He is one of my maternal great-great-great-grandfathers.