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Adela / Gerloc

912 - 14 October 962

House: House of Normandy

Adela of Normandy, originally named Gerloc, was born in 912 to Rollo of Normandy and Poppa of Bayeux. She was the sister of William I Longsword of Normandy. In 935, she married William Towhead, who would become the Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine. Together, they had two children, William IV, Duke of Aquitaine, and Adelaide of Aquitaine.

Adela of Normandy died on 14 October 962. Her children succeeded her, continuing the lineage of the House of Normandy.

Notable events

  • 912
    Born as Gerloc to Rollo of Normandy and Poppa of Bayeux.
  • 912
    Baptised in Rouen as Adela.
  • 935
    Married William Towhead, future Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine.
  • 935
    Became sister-in-law to William Towhead's family.
  • unknown
    Gave birth to William IV, Duke of Aquitaine.
  • unknown
    Gave birth to Adelaide of Aquitaine.
  • 14 October 962
    Died, leaving behind two children.
  • 14 October 962
    Her death marked the continuation of her lineage through her children.
  • unknown
    Lived as a member of the House of Normandy.
  • unknown
    Her marriage linked the House of Normandy with the ruling family of Aquitaine.

Other details

Death: Died at age 50; circumstances of death not stated.

Children: 2

Marriages: William Towhead

Parents: Rollo of Normandy, Poppa of Bayeux

Sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerloc