Individual Details
Emma of Blois
(Ca 950 - 1003)
Emma of Blois
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Emma of Blois
Spouse(s) William IV, Duke of Aquitaine
Noble family House of Blois
Father Theobald I, Count of Blois
Mother Luitgarde of Vermandois
Born c. 950
Died 1003
Emma of Blois (c. 950 – 1003) became Duchess of Aquitaine through marriage. She was the daughter of Theobald I, Count of Blois and Luitgarde of Vermandois.
Life
In 968, she married William IV, Duke of Aquitaine. His overindulging in hunting and women offended her greatly.[1] Around 996, he retired to a monastery. Emma then ruled Aquitaine as regent for their son William V.
See also
Dukes of Aquitaine family tree
References
Weir, Alison (1999). Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Life. London: Jonathan Cape. p. 7. ISBN 0-345-40540-4.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emma of Blois
Spouse(s) William IV, Duke of Aquitaine
Noble family House of Blois
Father Theobald I, Count of Blois
Mother Luitgarde of Vermandois
Born c. 950
Died 1003
Emma of Blois (c. 950 – 1003) became Duchess of Aquitaine through marriage. She was the daughter of Theobald I, Count of Blois and Luitgarde of Vermandois.
Life
In 968, she married William IV, Duke of Aquitaine. His overindulging in hunting and women offended her greatly.[1] Around 996, he retired to a monastery. Emma then ruled Aquitaine as regent for their son William V.
See also
Dukes of Aquitaine family tree
References
Weir, Alison (1999). Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Life. London: Jonathan Cape. p. 7. ISBN 0-345-40540-4.
Events
| Birth | Ca 950 | ||||
| Death | 1003 | ||||
| Title (Nobility) | Duchess of Aquitaine |
Families
| Spouse | William IV, Duke of Aquitaine (937 - 994) |
| Child | William V "William the Great" (969 - 1030) |
| Father | Theobald I "the Trickster" (913 - 975) |
| Mother | Luitgarde of Vermandois (914 - 978) |
| Sibling | Eudes I ( - 996) |