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Hildebranda of France (895-931)

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  • Contessa of Vermandois
  • Contessa of Meaux
  • Contessa of Soissons
  • AKA: Adela of France
  • AKA: Liégarde des Francs
  • AKA: Adela Robertian

Hildebranda of France was born 895 to Robert I of France (866-923) and Aelis of France (c870-894) and died 931 of unspecified causes.

Biography

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Herbert II de Vermandois (884-943) was married to Hildebranda (also known as Adèle), who was the daughter of Robert I of France (866-923), King of France. Adela was born around 898 and was a member of the Carolingian dynasty, which had ruled France for several centuries.[1]

Herbert and Adela were married in the late 920s or early 930s, and together they had several children, including Eudes, Herbert III, Robert, Albert, and Adalbert. Adela was a powerful and influential figure in her own right, and she played an important role in the politics of her time.

After her husband's death, Adela became a nun and founded the Abbey of St. Peter in Soissons. She continued to wield political influence through her connections to the royal family, and she was also known for her piety and charitable works. Adela died on December 9, 960 and was buried in the Abbey of St. Peter. She was later canonized by the Catholic Church as a saint, and her feast day is celebrated on December 9.

Family

Together they had the following children:

  1. Eudes d'Amiens (910-aft946), Count of Amiens and of Vienne,[2] Eudes was Herbert's eldest son and heir. He became the Count of Vermandois after his father's death and served as an advisor to King Robert II of France. He also held the position of Bishop of Beauvais.
  2. Adele de Vermandois (910-960), married 934 Count Arnulf I of Flanders[2] married Renaud, Count of Roucy. Together, they had several children, including Hugh, who would go on to become the Bishop of Soissons.
  3. Herbert III "the Old" (c913-980), Count of Omois, married 951 Eadgifu of Wessex daughter of Edward the Elder King of England and widow of Charles III King of France.[lower-alpha 1][2] Herbert III was Herbert's second son and succeeded his brother Eudes as the Count of Vermandois. He was known for his piety and generosity, and he founded several churches and monasteries in Vermandois.
  4. Robert de Vermandois (918-968), Count of Meaux and Châlons [2] third son and served as the Bishop of Noyon and Tournai.
  5. Albert I de Vermandois (915-987), married Gerberge of Lorraine[4] fourth son and served as the Bishop of Metz.
  6. Liutgarde de Vermandois (c920-978), married 940 William I, Duke of Normandy;[4] married secondly, c. 943–44, Theobald I of Blois[lower-alpha 2] Their son was Odo I, Count of Blois.[4]
  7. Hugues de Reims (920-962), Archbishop of Rheims, [4]
  8. Guy I de Vermandois (c916-986).[6]




Children


Offspring of Herbert II de Vermandois (884-943) and Hildebranda Capet
Name Birth Death Joined with
Adele de Vermandois (910-960) 910 960 Arnulf I of Flanders (c890-965)
Eudes d'Amiens (910-aft946) 910 946
Robert de Vermandois (918-968) 920 968 Seine-et-Marne, France Adelaide-Werra de Chalon (920-967)
Hugues de Reims (920-962) 920 962
Liutgarde de Vermandois (c920-978) 920 Vermandois, France 9 February 978 Vermandois, France William Longsword, 2nd Duke of Normandy (893-942)
Thibaut I de Blois (913-975)
Herbert III de Vermandois (c913-c982) 913 982 Eadgifu of Wessex (902-aft955)
Albert I de Vermandois (915-987) 915 Saint-Quentin 8 September 987 Gerberge de Lorraine (c935-978)
Guy I de Vermandois (c916-986)



Siblings


Offspring of Robert I of France (866-923) and Aelis of France (c870-894)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Emma of France (894-934) 894 2 November 934 Paris, France Rudolph de Bourgogne (?-936)
Hildebranda of France (895-931) 895 931 Herbert II de Vermandois (884-943)


Offspring of Robert I of France (866-923) and Béatrice of Vermandois (c880-931)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Hugh the Great (898-956) 898 Paris, Ile-de-France, France 16 June 956 Dourdan, Ile-de-France, France Judith de Maine (bef900-925)
Eadhilda of Wessex (-937)
Hadwig von Sachsen (c917-959)
Raingarde (c910-c965)
Richilda of France (895-931)


See Also

References

  • Bradbury, Jim (2007). The Capetians: Kings of France, 987–1328. Hambledon Continuum. 
  • Duckett, Eleanor Shipley (1967). Death and life in the tenth century. University of Michigan Press. 
  • Dunbabin, Jean (1985). France in the Making 843-1180. Oxford University Press. 
  • The Annals of Flodoard of Reims, 916–966. University of Toronto Press. 2011. 
  • Glaber, Rodulfus (1989). France, John. ed. The Five Books of the Histories. The Clarendon Press. 
  • Goldberg, Eric J. (2020). In the Manner of the Franks: Hunting, Kingship, and Masculinity in Early Medieval Europe. University of Pennsylvania Press. 
  • (in French) Le Moyen âge. Librairie Ancienne Honore Champion, Editeur. 1906. 
  • McKitterick, Rosamond (1999). The Frankish Kingdoms under the Carolingians, 751-987. Longman. 
  • Norgate, Kate (1890). "Odo of Champagne, Count of Blois and Tyrant of Burgundy". The English Historical Review 5, No. 19 (July). 
  • Taitz, Emily (1994). The Jews of Medieval France: The Community of Champagne. Greenwood Press. 

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Contemporary Sources

The life of Herbert II of Vermandois is primarily known from medieval sources, as there are no contemporary references that have survived. Some of the best sources for his life include:

  1. The Chronicle of Saint-Martin of Tours: This chronicle was written by an anonymous author in the 11th century and covers the history of the abbey of Saint-Martin of Tours from its foundation in the 4th century up to the author's own time. The chronicle includes a brief account of Herbert's rebellion against King Louis V.
  2. The Chronicle of Richer of Reims: Richer was a monk and historian who lived in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. His chronicle covers the period from the reign of King Charles the Simple to the accession of King Robert II. While Richer does not provide much information on Herbert himself, he does mention his role in the rebellion against Louis V.
  3. The Chronicles of Adémar de Chabannes: Adémar was a monk and historian who lived in the 11th century. His chronicles cover the history of Aquitaine from the 9th to the 11th century. Although he does not mention Herbert directly, Adémar's account of the rebellion against Louis V provides valuable context for understanding Herbert's role.
  4. The Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Crépin-le-Grand: This cartulary, or collection of charters and other documents, was compiled in the 12th century and covers the history of the abbey of Saint-Crépin-le-Grand, where Herbert was buried. The cartulary includes several charters relating to Herbert's donations to the abbey, as well as a brief account of his life.

Ancestry Trees

Herbert and Hildebranda was apparently well aware of his descent from Charlemagne.[7]


References

  1. ^ Fanning & Bachrach 2011, p. 21 n.77.
  2. ^ a b c d McKitterick 1999, p. 360.
  3. ^ Norgate 1890, p. 488.
  4. ^ a b c d McKitterick 1999, p. 361.
  5. ^ Glaber 1989, p. 164-165 n. 2.
  6. ^ Marignan et al. 1906, p. 28.
  7. ^ Bradbury 2007, p. 36.


Footnotes (including sources)

MainTour, AMK152, Rtol, Phlox, Bergsmit, Thurstan
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