Lambert I | |
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Count of Louvain | |
17th century representation of Lambert I and Gerberga
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Titles and styles
The Count of Louvain
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Born | 950 Louvain |
Died | 12 September 1015 (aged 65) Florennes |
Noble family | House of Reginar |
Spouse(s) | Gerberga of Lower Lorraine |
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Father | Reginar III, Count of Hainaut |
Mother | Adela |
Lambert I of Louvain nicknamed "The Bearded" (born in Louvain, Duchy of Lotharingia, East Francia c. 950, died in Florennes, County of Namur, Duchy of Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire on 12 September 1015) was the first Count of Louvain in 1003. He was killed by Godfrey II, Duke of Lower Lorraine in battle for Godfrey's claim of Count of Verdun.
He was the son of Reginar III, Count of Hainaut and Adela d' Equisheim, daughter of Hugh V, Count of Equisheim. His brother was Reginar IV, Count of Mons. He was the husband of Gerberga of Lower Lorraine, and father of: