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- Count of Vermandois
- Count of Meaux
- Count of Soissons
Herbert II Carolingian de Vermandois, Count of Vermandois, Count of Meaux, was born 884 to Herbert I de Vermandois (c848-907) and Bertha de Morvois (c850-c907) and died 23 February 943 of unspecified causes.
Herbert II, Count of Vermandois, Count of Meaux, and Count of Soissons. He was the first to exercise power over the territory that became the province of Champagne.
Biography
A nobleman from the House of Herbertien in France. He was born around 884 as the son of Herbert I of Vermandois and his wife Bertha de Morvois (c850-c907), the daughter of King Lothair II of Lotharingia.[1]
Herbert II inherited the county of Vermandois from his father and also became the Count of Soissons and Valois through his marriage to Adela, the daughter of Robert I of France (866-923), King of France.[2] He played an important role in the politics of his time and was a close advisor to his cousin, King Hugh Capet.
In 980, Herbert II was involved in a rebellion against King Louis V of France, who had succeeded Hugh Capet. Herbert joined forces with the Count of Flanders and other nobles in an attempt to overthrow Louis and replace him with his cousin, Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine. The rebellion failed, and Herbert was forced to flee to the court of Emperor Otto II in Germany.
Herbert returned to France in 981 and was able to regain his lands and titles. He continued to serve as a loyal supporter of the Capetian kings and fought in several battles on their behalf. He was also known for his piety and generosity, and he founded several monasteries and churches in Vermandois.
Herbert II died in 943 and was buried in the abbey of Saint-Crépin-le-Grand in Soissons. His descendants would go on to play important roles in the history of France and Europe, including his son, Odo, who became the Bishop of Beauvais, and his grandson, Herbert III, who would become the Count of Vermandois and Valois.
Family
Herbert married Hildebranda of France (895-931), daughter of Robert I of France.[3] Together they had the following children:
- Eudes d'Amiens (910-aft946), Count of Amiens and of Vienne,[4] 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.
- Adele de Vermandois (910-960), married 934 Count Arnulf I of Flanders[4] married Renaud, Count of Roucy. Together, they had several children, including Hugh, who would go on to become the Bishop of Soissons.
- 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][4] 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.
- Robert de Vermandois (918-968), Count of Meaux and Châlons [4] third son and served as the Bishop of Noyon and Tournai.
- Albert I de Vermandois (915-987), married Gerberge of Lorraine[6] fourth son and served as the Bishop of Metz.
- Liutgarde de Vermandois (c920-978), married 940 William I, Duke of Normandy;[6] married secondly, c. 943–44, Theobald I of Blois[lower-alpha 2] Their son was Odo I, Count of Blois.[6]
- Hugues de Reims (920-962), Archbishop of Rheims, [6]
- Guy I de Vermandois (c916-986).[8]
Children
| 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
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Béatrice of Vermandois (c880-931) | 880 Paris, France | 26 March 931 Soissons, France | Robert I of France (866-923) |
| Herbert II de Vermandois (884-943) | 884 | 23 February 943 | Hildebranda of France (895-931) |
| Cunigunde of Vermandois (-943) | 943 | Udo I von der Wetterau (c900-949) | |
| Adele of Vermandois (?-?) | Gebhard von Ufgau (?-c947) | ||
| Berengar of Bayeaux (?-?) | Daughter of Gurvand, Duke of Brittany | ||
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.
External Links
- wikipedia:en:Herbert II, Count of Vermandois
- Herbert II, Count of Vermandois at thePeerage
- Herbert II, Count of Vermandois - Geni.com
- Herbert II, Count of Vermandois at Find A Grave
- Northern France, Count of Vermandois - Foundation for Medieval Genealogy,
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
He was apparently well aware of his descent from Charlemagne.[9]
- Rollo Family Ancestry
- Charlemagne Family Ancestry
- Count of Champagne
Carolingian Ancestry
This person is a direct descent of Herbert I, Count of Vermandois. She was also the sister of Herbert II, Count of Vermandois, and was a descendant in the male line of Charlemagne through King Bernard of Italy. See Vermandois Family Ancestry for more info.
Noble Succession Table
| Preceded by Herbert I |
Count of Vermandois 907–943 |
Succeeded by Adalbert I |
| Count of Meaux 902–943 |
Succeeded by Robert I | |
| Count of Soissons 902–930 |
Succeeded by Guy I |
References
- ^ McKitterick 1999, p. 360-361.
- ^ Taitz 1994, p. 42.
- ^ Fanning & Bachrach 2011, p. 21 n.77.
- ^ a b c d McKitterick 1999, p. 360.
- ^ Norgate 1890, p. 488.
- ^ a b c d McKitterick 1999, p. 361.
- ^ Glaber 1989, p. 164-165 n. 2.
- ^ Marignan et al. 1906, p. 28.
- ^ Bradbury 2007, p. 36.
Footnotes (including sources)
MainTour, AMK152, Rtol, Phlox, Bergsmit
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