Biography
Adela of Normandy, countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux was born circa 1062 in Normandy, France to William I of England (1027-1087) and Matilda of Flanders (c1031-1083) and died 8 March 1138 Marcigny, Saône-et-Loire, France of unspecified causes. She married Stephen II, Count of Blois (c1045-1102) 1080 JL . William I of England (1027-1087), Alfred the Great (849-899)/s, Charlemagne (747-814)/s, Hugh Capet (c940-996)/s, Rollo of Normandy (860-932)/s.
Adela of Normandy, of Blois, or of England, also known as Saint Adela in Roman Catholicism, was Countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II, Count of Blois (c1045-1102). She was regent of Blois during the absence of her spouse in 1096-1100 and 1101-02, and during the minority of her son from 1102 until 1120.
She was a daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. She was also the mother of Stephen, King of England and Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester.
Children
| Offspring of Stephen II, Count of Blois and unknown parent | |||
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Sybille de Blois (c1100-c1147) | 1100 | 1147 | Hervé II de Léon (c1110-1168) |
Siblings
References
- wikipedia:en:Adela of Normandy - Wikipedia
Footnotes (including sources)
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Thurstan, Rtol, Phlox, MainTour
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