Lambert Ier DE LOUVAIN , Comte de Louvain
- Born: Abt 950, Louvain, Belgium
- Marriage (1): Gerberge DE BASSE-LORRAINE
- Died: 12 Sep 1015, Florennes, Namur, Belgium aged about 65
General Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_I,_Count_of_Louvain 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' Eguisheim, daughter of Hugh V, Count of Eguisheim. His brother was Reginar IV, Count of Mons. He was the husband of Gerberga of Lower Lorraine, and father of:
Henry I, Count of Louvain Lambert II, Count of Louvain, married Oda of Verdun. Reinier Matilda (Maud) of Louvain, countess consort of Boulogne as wife of Eustace I of Boulogne Eustache I de Fiennes (ca. 1015-1084) was the Lord (Seigneur) of Fiennes.
Lambert married Gerberge DE BASSE-LORRAINE, daughter of 6770106330 Charles DE BASSE-LOTHARINGIE , Duc de Basse-Lorraine and 6770106331 Adelaïde.
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