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.
Tag: Aquitaine
Emiliane was the second wife of Ebalus Manzer. Little else about her life is documented ?♂️
While records are sparse, we know Hildegarde of Burgundy married her cousin William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine.
Emma of Blois was Duchess consort of Aquitaine by marriage. She also ruled Aquitaine as regent for her son William V.
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 was a Duke of Aquitaine. Little is known about him except that he died from ⚔️ battle wounds fighting the Vikings.
We know little of Ranulf II except that he was a Duke of Aquitaine.
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, known as Tête d’étoupe (‘tow head’) because of his fair hair, successfully fought French nobles who wanted to conquer Aquitaine.
William IV, known as Fier-a-bras or ‘proud arm’ who waged many wars across France. He was the Duke of Acquitaine from 963 until he retired to a monastery in 990.