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Sigehelm, Ealdorman of Kent1
M, #121702, d. 902
| Relationships | 35th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker |
| Chart Membership | Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#1) Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#2) |
| Last Edited | 20 October 2025 15:02:30 |
| Death | Sigehelm, Ealdorman of Kent, died in 902 at the Battle of the Holme. at the Battle of the Holme.1 |
Child
| Daughter | Eadgifu, of Kent+ b. About 902, d. 25 August 968 |
Citations
- [S20150] "Eadgifu of Kent", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Kent. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Kent".
Eadgifu1
F, #121703
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Eadgifu, of Kent b. About 902, d. 25 August 968 |
| Relationships | 34th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 17:50:54 |
| Name | Eadgifu was also known as Ælfgifu. |
Citations
- [S20150] "Eadgifu of Kent", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Kent. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Kent".
Æthelred Mucel, Ealdorman of the Gaini1
M, #121704
| Relationships | 36th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker |
| Chart Membership | Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#1) Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#2) |
| Last Edited | 20 October 2025 16:35:10 |
Child with Eadburh
| Daughter | Ealhswith, of the Gaini+ d. 902 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Eadburh1
F, #121705
| Relationships | 36th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker |
| Chart Membership | Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#1) Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#2) |
| Last Edited | 20 October 2025 16:32:56 |
| Note | .1 |
Child with Æthelred Mucel, Ealdorman of the Gaini
| Daughter | Ealhswith, of the Gaini+ d. 902 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Æthelflæd --1
F, #121706, b. About 870, d. 12 June 918
Æthelflæd, from the Cartulary and Customs of Abingdon Abbey, c. 1220. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Parents
| Father | Alfred --, the Great, King of the Anglo Saxon kingdom of Wessex b. About 847, d. 26 October 899 |
| Mother | Ealhswith, of the Gaini d. 902 |
| Relationships | 35th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 16:13:26 |
| House | Æthelflæd -- was of the House of Wessex.2 |
| Note | .1 |
| Birth | She was born About 870.2 |
| Marriage | She married Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians, Between 882 and 887.3 |
| ruled | She ruled From 911 to 918 as Lady of the Mercians. as Lady of the Mercians.2 |
| Death | She died on 12 June 918 in Tamworth, StaffordshireG.2 |
| Burial | She was buried in St. Oswald's Priory, GloucesterG.2 Ruins of St. Oswald's Priory, Gloucester. Courtesy of Wikipedia. |
Child with Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians d. 911
| Daughter | Ælfwynn, Lady of the Mercians b. About 888 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
- [S20152] "Æthelflæd", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelfl%C3%A6d. Hereinafter cited as "Æthelflæd".
- [S20153] "Ælfwynn", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lfwynn. Hereinafter cited as "Ælfwynn".
Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians1
M, #121707, d. 911
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 16:15:38 |
| Marriage | Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians, married Æthelflæd -- daughter of Alfred --, the Great, King of the Anglo Saxon kingdom of Wessex, and Ealhswith, of the Gaini,, Between 882 and 887.2 |
| Death | Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians, died in 911.3 |
| Burial | He was buried in St. Oswald's Priory, GloucesterG.3 Ruins of St. Oswald's Priory, Gloucester. Courtesy of Wikipedia. |
Child with Æthelflæd -- b. About 870, d. 12 June 918
| Daughter | Ælfwynn, Lady of the Mercians b. About 888 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
- [S20153] "Ælfwynn", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lfwynn. Hereinafter cited as "Ælfwynn".
- [S20152] "Æthelflæd", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelfl%C3%A6d. Hereinafter cited as "Æthelflæd".
Ælfwynn, Lady of the Mercians1
F, #121708, b. About 888
Parents
| Father | Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians d. 911 |
| Mother | Æthelflæd -- b. About 870, d. 12 June 918 |
| Relationships | 1st cousin 35 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 20 October 2025 17:34:51 |
| House | Ælfwynn, Lady of the Mercians, was of the House of Wessex.2 |
| Birth | She was born About 888.2 |
Citations
- [S20152] "Æthelflæd", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelfl%C3%A6d. Hereinafter cited as "Æthelflæd".
- [S20153] "Ælfwynn", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lfwynn. Hereinafter cited as "Ælfwynn".
Ælfweard1
M, #121709, b. About 902, d. 2 August 924
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ælfflæd -- |
| Relationships | 34th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 14:57:43 |
| House | Ælfweard was of the House of Wessex.2 |
| Birth | He was born About 902, in WessexG.2 |
| Death | He died on 2 August 924 in Oxford, WessexG.1,3,2 |
| Burial | He was buried in New Minster, Winchester, HampshireG.2 |
Citations
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
- [S20443] "Ælfweard of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lfweard_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Ælfweard of Wessex".
- [S20148] "Æthelstan", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelstan. Hereinafter cited as "Æthelstan".
Edwin1
M, #121710, d. 933
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ælfflæd -- |
| Relationships | 34th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 15:00:18 |
| House | Edwin was of the House of Wessex.2 |
| Death | He died in 933. Cause of death was drowning.1 |
Citations
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
- [S20444] "Edwin (son of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_(son_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Edwin (son of Edward the Elder)".
Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks1
F, #121711, d. About 951
Eadgifu of Wessex with her son Louis IV. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ælfflæd -- |
| Relationships | 34th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 15:13:12 |
| Name | Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks, was also known as Edgifu.2 |
| Biographical Note | In 923 Charles III was deposed after being defeated at the Battle of Soissons. To protect her son's safety Eadgifu took Louis to England where he was raised by her half brother Æthelstan. He stayed in England until 936 when he was recalled to France to be crowned King. Eadgifu accompanied Louis.2 |
| House | She was of the House of Wessex.3 |
| Occupation | She was Queen of the West Franks as the wife of Charles III.2 |
| Marriage | She married Charles III ("Charles the Simple") son of Louis Ii, the Stammerer, and Adelaide, of Paris,, Between 917 and 919.4,2 |
| Death | Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks, died About 951 in Soissons, FranceG.2 |
| Marriage | She married Herbert "the Old" in 951. Herbert the Old abducted and married her. Herbert the Old abducted and married her.3 |
Child with Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929
| Son | King Louis IV, of France+ b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954 |
Partner with Herbert "the Old"
Citations
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
- [S20157] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
- [S20445] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
Æthelhild1
F, #121712
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ælfflæd -- |
| Relationships | 34th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 15:52:47 |
| Name | Æthelhild was also known as Eadhild, Duchess of the Franks.2 |
| Occupation | She was a lay sister at Wilton Abbey.1 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
Eadgyth, Queen of the East Franks1
F, #121713, b. 910, d. 946
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ælfflæd -- |
| Relationships | 34th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 15:19:58 |
| Name | Eadgyth, Queen of the East Franks, was also known as Edith of England.2 |
| Name | She was also known as Ædgyth.3 |
| House | She was of the House of Wessex.3 |
| Birth | She was born in 910.3 |
| Marriage | She married Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, in 929.4 |
| Death | She died in 946 in Magdeburg, SaxonyG.4,3 |
| Burial | She was buried in Cathedral of Magdeburg, SaxonyG.3 |
Children with Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor
| Son | Liudolf, Duke of Swabia b. 930, d. 6 September 957 |
| Daughter | Liutgarde b. 931, d. 18 November 953 |
Citations
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
- [S20446] "Eadgyth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgyth. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgyth".
- [S20445] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Æthelhelm --1
M, #121714, d. 897
| Last Edited | 21 October 2025 14:51:51 |
| Death | Æthelhelm -- died in 897.1 |
Child
| Daughter | Ælfflæd --+ |
Citations
- [S20154] "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lffl%C3%A6d_(wife_of_Edward_the_Elder). Hereinafter cited as "Ælfflæd (wife of Edward the Elder)".
Edith1
F, #121715
Parents
| Father | Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England b. Estimated 870, d. 17 July 924 |
| Mother | Ecgwynn |
| Relationships | 34th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 22 October 2025 18:43:21 |
| Note | .1 |
| Marriage | Edith married Sihtric, Viking King of York, in 926.1 |
Partner with Sihtric, Viking King of York d. 927
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Sihtric, Viking King of York
M, #121716, d. 927
| Last Edited | 22 October 2025 18:42:33 |
| Marriage | Sihtric, Viking King of York, married Edith daughter of Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England, and Ecgwynn, in 926.1 |
| Death | Sihtric, Viking King of York, died in 927.1 |
Partner with Edith
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Charles III ("Charles the Simple")1
M, #121717, b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929
Parents
| Father | Louis Ii, the Stammerer |
| Mother | Adelaide, of Paris |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 15:05:28 |
| Birth | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") was born on 17 September 879.2 |
| ruled | He ruled From 898 to 922 as king of West Francia. as king of West Francia.2 |
| Marriage | He married Frederuna daughter of Dietrich Theodorich von Rngelheim, Duke of Saxony, and Gisela, of Lotharingia,, in May 907.2 |
| ruled | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") ruled From 911 to 923 as king of Lotharingia.2 |
| Marriage | He married Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks, daughter of Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England, and Ælfflæd --, Between 917 and 919.2,3 |
| Death | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") died on 7 October 929 in Péronne, FranceG.2 |
| Burial | He was buried in Collégiale Saint-Fursy de Péronne, FranceG.2 |
Children with Frederuna b. 887, d. 917
| Daughter | Frederuna |
| Daughter | Adelais |
| Daughter | Rotrude |
| Daughter | Hildegarde |
| Daughter | Ermentrude |
| Daughter | Gisela, of France b. About 911 |
Child with Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks d. About 951
| Son | King Louis IV, of France+ b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954 |
Citations
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
- [S20157] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
Frederuna1
F, #121718, b. 887, d. 917
Parents
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:36:36 |
| Occupation | Frederuna was queen consort of France.1 |
| Birth | She was born in 887, in Goslar, Hanover, Lower Saxony, GermanyG.1 |
| Marriage | She married Charles III ("Charles the Simple") son of Louis Ii, the Stammerer, and Adelaide, of Paris,, in May 907.1 |
| Death | Frederuna died in 917.1 |
Children with Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929
| Daughter | Frederuna |
| Daughter | Adelais |
| Daughter | Rotrude |
| Daughter | Hildegarde |
| Daughter | Ermentrude |
| Daughter | Gisela, of France b. About 911 |
Citations
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
Dietrich Theodorich von Rngelheim, Duke of Saxony1
M, #121719
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:38:46 |
| Marriage | Dietrich Theodorich von Rngelheim, Duke of Saxony, married Gisela, of Lotharingia.1 |
Child with Gisela, of Lotharingia
| Daughter | Frederuna+ b. 887, d. 917 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Gisela, of Lotharingia1
F, #121720
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:39:18 |
| Marriage | Gisela, of Lotharingia, married Dietrich Theodorich von Rngelheim, Duke of Saxony.1 |
Child with Dietrich Theodorich von Rngelheim, Duke of Saxony
| Daughter | Frederuna+ b. 887, d. 917 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Gisela, of France1
F, #121721, b. About 911
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:41:13 |
| Marriage | Gisela, of France, married Rollo, Duke of Normandy.1 |
| Birth | She was born About 911.1 |
Partner with Rollo, Duke of Normandy
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Rollo, Duke of Normandy1
M, #121722
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:41:32 |
| Marriage | Rollo, Duke of Normandy, married Gisela, of France, daughter of Charles III ("Charles the Simple") and Frederuna.1 |
Partner with Gisela, of France b. About 911
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Frederuna1
F, #121723
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:42:27 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Adelais1
F, #121724
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:42:22 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Rotrude1
F, #121725
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:42:41 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Hildegarde1
F, #121726
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:42:55 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Ermentrude1
F, #121727
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Frederuna b. 887, d. 917 |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:43:11 |
Citations
- [S20156] "Frederuna", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederuna. Hereinafter cited as "Frederuna".
Louis Ii, the Stammerer1
M, #121728
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:50:53 |
Child with Adelaide, of Paris
| Son | Charles III ("Charles the Simple")+ b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
Citations
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
Adelaide, of Paris1
F, #121729
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 11:50:40 |
Child with Louis Ii, the Stammerer
| Son | Charles III ("Charles the Simple")+ b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
Citations
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
King Louis IV, of France1,2
M, #121730, b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954
A denier (penny) from the reign of Louis IV, minted at Chinon. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Eadgifu of Wessex with her son Louis IV. Courtesy of Wikipedia
Parents
| Father | Charles III ("Charles the Simple") b. 17 September 879, d. 7 October 929 |
| Mother | Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks d. About 951 |
| Relationships | 1st cousin 34 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 15:21:46 |
| House | King Louis IV, of France, was of the House of Carolingian.3 |
| Birth | He was born on 10 September 920, in Laon, Aisne department, northern FranceG.1,3 |
| Success1 | He succeeded to the throne of West Francia in 936 in Laon, Aisne department, northern FranceG.1,3 |
| Reign2 | He reigned as King of West Francia From 936 to 954.3 |
| Marriage | He married Gerberga, of Saxony, in 939.3,4 |
| Death | He died on 10 September 954 in Reims, department of Marne, FranceG.1,3 |
| Burial | He was buried in Saint-Remi Abbey, Reims, FranceG.3 |
Children with Gerberga, of Saxony b. About 913, d. 984
| Son | Lothair+ b. 941, d. 2 March 986 |
| Daughter | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy+ b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Daughter | Hildegarde b. About 944 |
| Child | Carloman b. About 945 |
| Son | Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine b. January 945, d. Before 953 |
| Son | Louis b. December 948, d. Before 10 September 954 |
| Child | Alberade b. Before 953 |
| Son | Henry b. About 953 |
Citations
- [S20155] "Charles the Simple", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_the_Simple. Hereinafter cited as "Charles the Simple".
- [S20157] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20171] "Gerberga of Saxony", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Saxony. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Saxony".
Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor1
M, #121731
| Last Edited | 11 January 2026 15:25:23 |
| Marriage | Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, married Eadgyth, Queen of the East Franks, daughter of Edward "the Elder", King of the Anglo-Saxons, King of Wessex and England, and Ælfflæd --, in 929.2 |
Children with Eadgyth, Queen of the East Franks b. 910, d. 946
| Son | Liudolf, Duke of Swabia b. 930, d. 6 September 957 |
| Daughter | Liutgarde b. 931, d. 18 November 953 |
Citations
- [S20157] "Eadgifu of Wessex", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadgifu_of_Wessex. Hereinafter cited as "Eadgifu of Wessex".
- [S20149] "Edward the Elder", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder. Hereinafter cited as "Edward the Elder".
Gerberga, of Saxony1
F, #121733, b. About 913, d. 984
Gerberga depicted in the Ottonian family tree in the Chronica St. Pantaleonis. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 11:21:32 |
| Birth | Gerberga, of Saxony, was born About 913.2 |
| Marriage | She married first Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine, in 929.2 |
| Marriage | She married second King Louis IV, of France, son of Charles III ("Charles the Simple") and Eadgifu, Queen of the West Franks,, in 939.1,2 |
| Death | Gerberga, of Saxony, died in 984.2 |
Children with Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine d. 2 October 939
| Daughter | Alberade+ |
| Son | Henry b. About 932 |
| Daughter | Gerberge, of Lorraine+ b. About 935, d. 978 |
| Child | Wiltrude b. About 937 |
Children with King Louis IV, of France b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954
| Son | Lothair+ b. 941, d. 2 March 986 |
| Daughter | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy+ b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Daughter | Hildegarde b. About 944 |
| Child | Carloman b. About 945 |
| Son | Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine b. January 945, d. Before 953 |
| Son | Louis b. December 948, d. Before 10 September 954 |
| Child | Alberade b. Before 953 |
| Son | Henry b. About 953 |
Citations
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20171] "Gerberga of Saxony", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Saxony. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Saxony".
Lothair1,2
M, #121734, b. 941, d. 2 March 986
Lothair (left) and his brother Charles. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
King Lothair, c. 1140, from the Musée Saint Rémi at Reims, France. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Parents
| Father | King Louis IV, of France b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954 |
| Mother | Gerberga, of Saxony b. About 913, d. 984 |
| Relationships | 2nd cousin 33 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 15:11:46 |
| Occupation | Lothair was King of West Francia.1 |
| House | He was of the House of Carolingian.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 941, in Laon, Aisne department, northern FranceG.2 |
| Reign2 | He reigned From 10 September 954 to 2 March 986.2 |
| Coronation | His coronation occurred on 12 November 954 in Abbey of Saint-Remi, Reims, FranceG.2,1 |
| Marriage | He married Emma, of Italy, in 965.2 |
| Death | He died on 2 March 986 in Laon, Aisne department, northern FranceG.2 |
| Burial | He was buried in Abbey of Saint-Remi, Reims, FranceG.2 |
Children with Emma, of Italy
| Son | Louis V, of France b. About 966, d. 22 May 987 |
| Son | Arnulf b. Before 967, d. 5 March 1021 |
| Son | Otto b. About 970, d. 13 November 986 |
Citations
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine1
M, #121735, b. January 945, d. Before 953
Charles (right) and his brother Lothair. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Parents
| Father | King Louis IV, of France b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954 |
| Mother | Gerberga, of Saxony b. About 913, d. 984 |
| Relationships | 2nd cousin 33 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2025 15:16:54 |
| Birth | Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine, was born in January 945.1 |
| Death | He died Before 953 in Rouen, Normandy, FranceG.1 |
| Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is in 953.1 |
| Alt-Death | An alternate death date is on 12 June 991.1 |
| Alt-Death | An alternate death date is in 993.2 |
Citations
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20173] "Gerberga of Saxony", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Saxony. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Saxony".
Matilda, Queen of Burgundy1
F, #121736, b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992
Parents
| Father | King Louis IV, of France b. 10 September 920, d. 10 September 954 |
| Mother | Gerberga, of Saxony b. About 913, d. 984 |
| Relationships | 2nd cousin 33 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:45:12 |
| House | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy, was of the House of Carolingian.2 |
| Birth | She was born in 943.1 |
| Marriage | She married King Conrad I, of Burgundy, in 964.2 |
| Death | She died Between 981 and 992.1 |
| Burial | She was buried in Vienne Cathedral, FranceG.2 |
Children with King Conrad I, of Burgundy
| Daughter | Bertha, of Burgundy |
| Daughter | Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia+ b. About 965, d. 7 July 1018 |
| Daughter | Bertha, Queen of France b. 967, d. After 1010 |
| Son | Rudolph III, of Burgundy b. About 970, d. 1032 |
| Daughter | Matilda b. 975 |
Citations
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
Emma, of Italy1
F, #121737
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:30:11 |
| Marriage | Emma, of Italy, married Lothair son of King Louis IV, of France, and Gerberga, of Saxony,, in 965.1 |
Children with Lothair b. 941, d. 2 March 986
| Son | Louis V, of France b. About 966, d. 22 May 987 |
| Son | Arnulf b. Before 967, d. 5 March 1021 |
| Son | Otto b. About 970, d. 13 November 986 |
Citations
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
Louis V, of France1
M, #121738, b. About 966, d. 22 May 987
Parents
| Father | Lothair b. 941, d. 2 March 986 |
| Mother | Emma, of Italy |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:27:42 |
| Birth | Louis V, of France, was born About 966.1 |
| Marriage | He married Adelaide-Blanche, of Anjou, in 982, in Vieille-Brioude, Haute-Loire, FranceG.1 |
| Crown2 | He was crowned in 982 King of Aquitaine. Louis V and Adelaide were crowned by Adelaide's brother Bishop Guy of le Puy. King of Aquitaine. Louis V and Adelaide were crowned by Adelaide's brother Bishop Guy of le Puy.1 |
| Death | He died on 22 May 987.1 |
Partner with Adelaide-Blanche, of Anjou
Citations
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
Arnulf1
M, #121739, b. Before 967, d. 5 March 1021
Parents
| Father | Lothair b. 941, d. 2 March 986 |
| Mother | Emma, of Italy |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:32:29 |
| Occupation | Arnulf was Archbishop of Reims.1 |
| Note | .1 |
| Birth | He was born Before 967.1 |
| Death | He died on 5 March 1021.1 |
Citations
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
Adelaide-Blanche, of Anjou1
F, #121740
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:24:44 |
| Marriage | Adelaide-Blanche, of Anjou, married Louis V, of France, son of Lothair and Emma, of Italy,, in 982, in Vieille-Brioude, Haute-Loire, FranceG.1 |
| Crown2 | Adelaide-Blanche, of Anjou, was crowned in 982 Queen of Aquitaine. Louis V and Adelaide were crowned by Adelaide's brother Bishop Guy of le Puy. Queen of Aquitaine. Louis V and Adelaide were crowned by Adelaide's brother Bishop Guy of le Puy.1 |
Partner with Louis V, of France b. About 966, d. 22 May 987
Citations
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
Otto1
M, #121741, b. About 970, d. 13 November 986
Parents
| Father | Lothair b. 941, d. 2 March 986 |
| Mother | Emma, of Italy |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:28:51 |
| Birth | Otto was born About 970.1 |
| Death | He died on 13 November 986.1 |
Citations
- [S20159] "Lothair of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothair_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Lothair of France".
King Conrad I, of Burgundy1
M, #121742
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 16:40:12 |
| Marriage | King Conrad I, of Burgundy, married Matilda, Queen of Burgundy, daughter of King Louis IV, of France, and Gerberga, of Saxony,, in 964.2 |
Children with Matilda, Queen of Burgundy b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992
| Daughter | Bertha, of Burgundy |
| Daughter | Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia+ b. About 965, d. 7 July 1018 |
| Daughter | Bertha, Queen of France b. 967, d. After 1010 |
| Son | Rudolph III, of Burgundy b. About 970, d. 1032 |
| Daughter | Matilda b. 975 |
Citations
- [S20158] "Louis IV of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Louis IV of France".
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
Bertha, Queen of France1
F, #121743, b. 967, d. After 1010
Parents
| Father | King Conrad I, of Burgundy |
| Mother | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:22:33 |
| Marriage | Bertha, Queen of France, married first Odo I, Count of Blois.1 |
| Marriage | She married second King Robert II, of France.1 |
| Birth | She was born in 967.1 |
| Death | She died After 1010.1 |
Partner with Odo I, Count of Blois
Partner with King Robert II, of France
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
Rudolph III, of Burgundy1
M, #121744, b. About 970, d. 1032
Parents
| Father | King Conrad I, of Burgundy |
| Mother | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:27:22 |
| Birth | Rudolph III, of Burgundy, was born About 970.1 |
| Death | He died in 1032.1 |
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia1
F, #121745, b. About 965, d. 7 July 1018
Parents
| Father | King Conrad I, of Burgundy |
| Mother | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:37:27 |
| Birth | Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia, was born About 965, in Arles, FranceG.1,2 |
| Marriage | She married first Herman I, Count of Werl, About 978.1,2 |
| Marriage | She married second Herman II, Duke of Swabia, in 988.1,2 |
| Death | She died on 7 July 1018 in Nordgau, BavariaG.1,2 |
Children with Herman I, Count of Werl d. Between 985 and 988
| Son | Herman II, Count of Werl b. About 980, d. 1025 |
| Son | Rudolf, of Werl b. Between 982 and 986, d. 1044 |
| Son | Bernard I, of Werl b. About 983, d. 1027 |
Children with Herman II, Duke of Swabia d. 1003
| Daughter | Beatrice d. After 25 February 1025 |
| Daughter | Matilda, of Swabia+ b. About 988, d. 29 July 1032 |
| Daughter | Gisela, of Swabia b. About 990, d. 15 February 1043 |
| Son | Berthold b. 992, d. 993 |
| Son | Herman III, Duke of Swabia b. About 994, d. 1 April 1012 |
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
- [S20161] "Gerberga of Burgundy", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Burgundy. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Burgundy".
Herman I, Count of Werl
M, #121746, d. Between 985 and 988
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:37:59 |
| Marriage | Herman I, Count of Werl, married Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia, daughter of King Conrad I, of Burgundy, and Matilda, Queen of Burgundy,, About 978.1,2 |
| Death | Herman I, Count of Werl, died Between 985 and 988.2 |
Children with Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia b. About 965, d. 7 July 1018
| Son | Herman II, Count of Werl b. About 980, d. 1025 |
| Son | Rudolf, of Werl b. Between 982 and 986, d. 1044 |
| Son | Bernard I, of Werl b. About 983, d. 1027 |
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
- [S20161] "Gerberga of Burgundy", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Burgundy. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Burgundy".
Herman II, Duke of Swabia1
M, #121747, d. 1003
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 18:14:37 |
| Marriage | Herman II, Duke of Swabia, married Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia, daughter of King Conrad I, of Burgundy, and Matilda, Queen of Burgundy,, in 988.1,2 |
| Death | Herman II, Duke of Swabia, died in 1003.3 |
Children with Gerberga, Duchess of Swabia b. About 965, d. 7 July 1018
| Daughter | Beatrice d. After 25 February 1025 |
| Daughter | Matilda, of Swabia+ b. About 988, d. 29 July 1032 |
| Daughter | Gisela, of Swabia b. About 990, d. 15 February 1043 |
| Son | Berthold b. 992, d. 993 |
| Son | Herman III, Duke of Swabia b. About 994, d. 1 April 1012 |
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
- [S20161] "Gerberga of Burgundy", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerberga_of_Burgundy. Hereinafter cited as "Gerberga of Burgundy".
- [S20162] "Matilda of Swabia", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_Swabia. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of Swabia".
Odo I, Count of Blois1
M, #121748
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:22:25 |
| Marriage | Odo I, Count of Blois, married Bertha, Queen of France, daughter of King Conrad I, of Burgundy, and Matilda, Queen of Burgundy.1 |
Partner with Bertha, Queen of France b. 967, d. After 1010
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
King Robert II, of France1
M, #121749
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:23:26 |
| Marriage | King Robert II, of France, married Bertha, Queen of France, daughter of King Conrad I, of Burgundy, and Matilda, Queen of Burgundy.1 |
Partner with Bertha, Queen of France b. 967, d. After 1010
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".
Matilda1
F, #121750, b. 975
Parents
| Father | King Conrad I, of Burgundy |
| Mother | Matilda, Queen of Burgundy b. 943, d. Between 981 and 992 |
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 32 times removed of David Arthur Walker |
| Last Edited | 23 October 2025 17:28:50 |
| Birth | Matilda was born in 975.1 |
Citations
- [S20160] "Matilda of France", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_France. Hereinafter cited as "Matilda of France".