898 - 956 (58 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Hugh Magnus -, Count of Paris was born in 898 in Paris, France (son of Robert -, I King of the Franks and Béatrice of Vermandois -); died in Jun 956. Notes:
Biography:
From Wikipedia:
At the death of Rudolph, duke of Burgundy, in 936, Hugh was in possession of nearly all the region between the Loire and the Seine, corresponding to the ancient Neustria, with the exception of the territory ceded to the Normans in 911. He took a very active part in bringing Louis IV (d'Outremer) from the Kingdom of England in 936, but in the same year Hugh married Hedwige of Saxony, a daughter of Henry the Fowler of Germany and Matilda of Ringelheim, and soon quarrelled with Louis.
Hugh even paid homage to the Emperor Otto the Great, and supported him in his struggle against Louis. When Louis fell into the hands of the Normans in 945, he was handed over to Hugh, who released him in 946 only on condition that he should surrender the fortress of Laon. At the council of Ingelheim (948) Hugh was condemned, under pain of excommunication, to make reparation to Louis. It was not, however, until 950 that the powerful vassal became reconciled with his suzerain and restored Laon. But new difficulties arose, and peace was not finally concluded until 953.
Hugh married Hedwig of Saxony - in 937. Hedwig (daughter of Henry the Fowler -, King of Germany and Saint Matilda of Ringelheim -, Queen of Germany) was born about 910; died on 10 May 965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Hugh Capet -, King of the Franks was born about 939 in Paris, France; died on 24 Oct 996 in Paris.
- Otto -
- Beatrice -
Hugh married Eadhild or Æthelhild - on Yes, date unknown. Eadhild (daughter of Edward I the Elder -, King of the English and Ælfflæd -) was born in in Wessex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
2. | Robert -, I King of the Franks was born on 15 Aug 866; died on 15 Jun 923 in Soissons, France. Notes:
Biography:
When Charles the Simple's half brother, Carloman, King of the Franks died, Charles was too young to rule so hero of the Siege of Paris, Odo was named king. When Charles came of age, he tried to exercise his birth right. He was not successful until the death of Odo. Then, Robert, instead of trying to become king himself pledged his elegance to Charles. 20 plus years later, Robert took advantage of unrest to drive Charles into exile, becoming king in 922. One year later, Charles tried to come back and Robert was killed in battle. Some say it might have been in one on one combat with Charles. However, Charles was defeated and never regained power, dying in prison several years later.
Robert married Béatrice of Vermandois - in 895. Béatrice (daughter of Herbert -, I, Count of Vermandois and Bertha de Morvois -) was born about 880; died after 26 Mar 931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
Generation: 4
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