Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEmma Of Blois, 29G Grandmother
Birthabt 950
Death1003
FatherTheobald I Count Of Blois (913-975)
MotherLuitgarde Of Vemandois (~914-978)
Spouses
1William IV Duke Of Aquitaine, 29G Grandfather
Birth937
Death3 Feb 994
FatherWilliam III Duke Of Aquitaine (~915-963)
MotherAdele Of Normandy (~912-962)
Marriage968
ChildrenWilliam V (969-1030)
Notes for Emma Of Blois
She retired to a nunnery in 996 as she was offended by his overindulging in hunting and women. Was regent for her son after her husband died.
Notes for William IV (Spouse 1)
called Fierebras meaning Proud Arm
Duke of Aquitaine and Count of Poitou from 990.
Refused to recognize his brother-in-law Hugh Capet as King of France.
Duke of Aquitaine and Count of Poitou from 990.
Refused to recognize his brother-in-law Hugh Capet as King of France.