Agnes of Burgundy had blue blood as the grand-daughter of a King of ?? Italy but had to scheme and plot to make sure she and her children would not lose influence when her first husband died.
Tag: French
Emiliane was the second wife of Ebalus Manzer. Little else about her life is documented ?♂️
My ancestor, Gerard d’Auvergne, died at the Battle of Fontenoy on 25 June 841. Historians describe this critical battle as one of the most traumatic experiences of the ninth century. The result of this war has influenced European affairs up till today.
We know little about Ranulf II’s mistress, the mother of Ebalus Manzer. The lack of documentation is because she was a mistress and monks were the main record keepers of the day.
Count Berengar was killed in battle by marauding Vikings. He didn’t live long enough to see his daughter marry the Viking invader Rollo I, which is a mixed blessing.
Popa was the daughter of the Count of Bayeux. Rollo the Viking captured her in battle and married her – but was this bride-kidnapping or not? ?
Adele was originally called Gerloc but changed her name when she was christened. She is known for founding the monastery of Sainte-Trinité.
We know little of Gerard, except that he was the son-in-law of the ? Emperor of the West. Records from this time are sparse.
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.