NameGiselbert Duke of Lorraine
Birthabt 890, Reims, Lorraine, France
Death2 Oct 939, Echternach, Rhineland, Prussia
Misc. Notes
Giselbert supported Henry I who rewarded him with his daughter Gerberga in marriage and with the title, Duke of Lorraine (928). In 939 Giselbert revolted against Henry I's son, Otto I the Great and was killed in defeat near Andernach - Otto I thereupon was recognized by Louis IV as Duke of Lorraine and Louis IV married Gerberga. Giselbert was lay abbot of Echternach, 915-39.

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Spouses
Birth912, Nordhausen, Saxony, Germany
Death5 May 984, Rheims, Marne, France
MotherMathilda of Ringelheim (894-936)
ChildrenGerberga
 Alberade (930-973)
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