Tag: Aquitaine

Louis I

Posted on 2020-05-162025-10-5 by Antoine P. Borg

Louis was the Emperor of the West following the Wars of Carolingian Succession. The ‘West’ refers to the western segment of Charlemagne’s empire and maps to most of modern-day France.

Emiliane Mamzer

Posted on 2020-01-202025-06-2 by Antoine P. Borg

Emiliane was the second wife of Ebalus Manzer. Little else about her life is documented ?‍♂️

Hildegarde of Burgundy

Posted on 2018-10-12025-06-2 by Antoine P. Borg

While records are sparse, we know Hildegarde of Burgundy married her cousin William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine.

A photo of the river and bridge in Blois, France

Emma of Blois, Duchess consort of Aquitaine

Posted on 2018-09-82026-03-22 by Antoine P. Borg

Emma of Blois was Duchess consort of Aquitaine by marriage. She also ruled Aquitaine as regent for her son William V.

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

Adele of Normandy

Posted on 2018-09-82026-03-22 by Antoine P. Borg

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

Ranulf I, Duke of Aquitaine

Posted on 2018-04-242026-03-15 by Antoine P. Borg

Ranulf I was a Duke of Aquitaine. Little is known about him except that he died from battle wounds fighting Vikings.

The coat of arms of the House of Poitiers

Ranulf II, Duke of Aquitaine

Posted on 2018-04-242025-03-28 by Antoine P. Borg

We know little of Ranulf II except that he was a Duke of Aquitaine.

Ebalus Manzer, Duke of Aquitaine

Posted on 2018-04-242025-03-28 by Antoine P. Borg

Ebalus Manzer indirectly inherited the title of Duke of Acquitaine from his mentor William the Pious. He was well-known for turning up late to battles against the Vikings.

William III, Duke of Aquitaine

Posted on 2018-04-242026-03-22 by Antoine P. Borg

William III, known as Tête d’étoupe (‘tow head’) because of his fair hair, successfully fought French nobles who wanted to conquer Aquitaine.

William IV, Duke of Aquitaine