Emma of Blois

Emma of Blois
Born c. 950
Died 27 December 1003
Noble family House of Blois
Spouse(s) William IV, Duke of Aquitaine
Father Theobald I, Count of Blois
Mother Luitgarde of Vermandois

Emma of Blois (c. 950–27 December 1003) was Duchess consort of Aquitaine by marriage to William IV, Duke of Aquitaine. She ruled Aquitaine as regent for her son, William V, Duke of Aquitaine, from 996 until 1004.

Life

She was the daughter of Theobald I, Count of Blois and Luitgarde of Vermandois. In 968, she married William IV, Duke of Aquitaine.[1] His overindulging in hunting and women offended her greatly. Around 996, he retired to a monastery. During the course of her marriage, she founded the monastery of Saint Peter in Bourgueil.[2] Emma then ruled Aquitaine as regent for their son William V.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Bachrach 1993, p. 268.
  2. ↑ Bachrach 1993, p. 48.

References

  • Bachrach, Bernard S. (1993). Fulk Nerra, the Neo-Roman Consul, 987-1040. University of California Press.
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