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Adela von Thuringen



Preferred Parents:
Father: Eberhard Beteau Count of Bettau-Brandenburg, b. ABT 1001 in Betuwe, Gueldre, Pays-Bas   d. 1031 in France
Mother: Unknown,   

Family 1: Henri de Lorraine II,    b. ABT 1020 in France    d. 8 OCT 1078 in Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Belgium
  1. ide de brabant de Louvain, b. 1063 in Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium     d. 1139 in Mons, Hainaut, Belgium
  2. Godfried van Leuven en Brabant I, b. 25 JAN 1060 in Brabant, Meuse, Lorraine, France     d. 25 JAN 1139 in Affligem, Brabant, Belgium
Sources:
  1. Title: Lambert I and II, Counts of Louvain, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT,%20LOUVAIN.htm#LambertIILouvaindiedafterSep1062B [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT,%20LOUVAIN.htm#LambertIILouvaindiedafterSep1062B;
    Note: Lambert I and II, Counts of Louvain, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT,%20LOUVAIN.htm#LambertIILouvaindiedafterSep1062B [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Lambert I and II, Counts of Louvain, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT,%20LOUVAIN.htm#LambertIILouvaindiedafterSep1062B [See document in the Memories section]
  2. Title: Godefroi de Louvain, Duke of Lower Lotharingia, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT,%20LOUVAIN.htm#GodefroiILouvainVLowLothdied1139B;
    Note: GODEFROI de Louvain, son of HENRI [II] Comte de Louvain & his wife Adela [Adelheid] in der Betuwe (-25 Jan 1139, bur Afflighem Abbey). The Chronicon Affligemense names "Heinrico et Godefrido" as the two sons of "Adela comitissa Lovaniensis"[96]. "Henricus…Bracbatensis patriæ comes et advocatus" founded Afflighem abbey by charter dated 1086 which also records the donation of property "juxta in villa…Asca" made by "fraterque meus Godefridus"[97]. He succeeded his brother in 1095 as GODEFROI Comte de Louvain. He was in conflict with Richer Bishop of Liège over the county of Brugeron in 1095/96[98]. Markgraaf van Antwerpen 1105. Heinrich V King of Germany invested him as GODEFROI V "le Barbu" Duke of Lower Lotharingia in 1106. The Continuatio Chronici Afflegemiensis records that “Godefridus cum barba Dux Lotharingiæ, Comes Lovaniensis et Bruxellensis Marchio sacri Regni” founded Afflighem Abbey where he was buried[99]. Vogt of Afflighem 1107. The Gesta Abbatem Trudonensium records the abdication in 1128 of "Godefridum Lovaniensem comitem de ducatu Lotharingie" and his substitution by "Waleramnum comitem Lemburgie"[100]. Vogt of Gembloux and Nivelles 1129. "Ducem Godefridum seniorem eiusque filium…Godefridum iuniorem" donated property "in parochia Braniensi…Dudinsart" to Gembloux by charter dated 1131, witnessed by "Godefridus comes Namucensis eiusque filius Henricus, Henricus minor filius ipsius ducis, Wilhelmus advocatus de Namuco eiusque frater Anselmus…"[101]. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 1139 of "Godefridus maior dux Lotharingiæ"[102]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death of "Godefridus Barbatus Lovaniensis dux Lothariensis" and his burial at Afflighem[103]. The necrology of Brogne records the death "VIII Kal Feb" of "Godefridus dux Lovaniensis, frater nostre societatis"[104]. m firstly ([1105]) IDA de Chiny, daughter of OTTO [II] Comte de Chiny & his wife Alix de Namur (-1117/25). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the Gesta Abbatem Trudonensium which records [her brother] "Adalbero Metensium primicerius, filiorum Lovaniensis domini avunculus"[105]. m secondly ([1125]) as her second husband, CLEMENCE de Bourgogne, widow of ROBERT II Count of Flanders, daughter of GUILLAUME I Comte de Bourgogne & his wife Etiennette --- ([1078]-[1133]). "Clementie Flandrarum comitisse" is named as wife of "Robertus iunior" in the Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin[106]. Orderic Vitalis names her as wife of Count Robert but does not give her origin[107]. Her origin is confirmed by the Genealogica Comitum Flandriæ Bertiniana which names "Clementiam filiam Willelmi comitis Burgundionum cognomento Testahardith" as wife of "Rodbertus Rodberti filius"[108]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. Clemence could not have been born much later than 1078, given the birth of her first child (by her first husband) in 1093. She was appointed regent in Flanders during the absence of her first husband on crusade[109]. She promoted the monastic movement and introduced Cluniac rule into several abbeys in Flanders[110]. She founded Bourbourg Abbey with her first husband in [1103]. "Balduinus Flandrensium comes et Clementia comitissa" confirmed the donation of the church of Saint-Bertin to Cluny made by "dominus meus Rotbertus comes", by charter 12 Apr 1112[111]. She opposed the succession in 1119 of Count Charles, supporting the candidature of Guillaume d'Ypres[112]. The Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin records the death in [1133] of "Clementia Roberti iunioris vidua" and specifies that "eatenus pene terciam partem Flandrie dotis loco tenuit"[113], although it is curious that this does not refer to her second husband who was still alive when she died. Mistress (1): ---. The name of Duke Godefroi's mistress is not known. Duke Godefroi V & his first wife had five children: 1. GODEFROI de Louvain (-[11 Nov/31 Dec] 1142, bur Louvain, église collégiale de Saint Pierre). "Ducem Godefridum seniorem eiusque filium…Godefridum iuniorem" donated property "in parochia Braniensi…Dudinsart" to Gembloux by charter dated 1131, witnessed by "Godefridus comes Namucensis eiusque filius Henricus, Henricus minor filius ipsius ducis, Wilhelmus advocatus de Namuco eiusque frater Anselmus…"[114]. He was installed in 1140 as GODEFROI VI Duke of Lower Lotharingia by his wife's brother-in-law Konrad III King of Germany. Duke of Louvain 1141. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 1142 of "Godefridus minor dux Lotharingiæ"[115]. The Oude Kronik van Brabant records the death in 1143 of "Godefridus Medianus dux Lotharingie" and his burial "Lovanii in templo Sancti Petri"[116]. m ([1139]) as her first husband, LUTGARDIS von Sulzbach, daughter of BERENGAR [III] Graf von Sulzbach & his second wife Adelheid von Wolfratshausen (-after 1163). The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ names "Ludgarde ducissa de Saltzebach" as the wife of "Godefridus…secundus dux"[117]. She married secondly (1143) Hugo [XII] Graf von Dagsburg und Metz. Her second marriage is suggested by the undated charter under which her son "Adelbertus…comes Metensis et de Dasbourch" appointed "nepotem meum ducem Lotharingiæ" as his heir "de castro meo Dasbourgh…"[118]. Duke Godefroi VI & his wife had one child: a) GODEFROI de Louvain (1142-10 Aug 1190, bur Louvain, église collégiale de Saint Pierre). The Annales Parchenses name "Godefridus unius anni puer" as successor of "Godefridus dux iunior frater Heinric comitis"[119]. He succeeded his father in 1142 as GODEFROI VII Duke of Lower Lotharingia. Duke of Louvain 1147. Graaf van Brabant 1153. - see below. 2. HENRI de Louvain (-Affligem Abbey 27 Sep 1141, bur Afflighem Abbey or Louvain, église collégiale de Saint Pierre). "Ducem Godefridum seniorem eiusque filium…Godefridum iuniorem" donated property "in parochia Braniensi…Dudinsart" to Gembloux by charter dated 1131, witnessed by "Godefridus comes Namucensis eiusque filius Henricus, Henricus minor filius ipsius ducis, Wilhelmus advocatus de Namuco eiusque frater Anselmus…"[120]. Comte de Louvain. Monk at Afflighem. "Henricus filius Godefridi Ducis Lotharingiæ et comitis Lovanii" donated property on entering Afflighem abbey as a monk, for the souls of "…Claritiæ sororis nostræ" and for "fratre meo Duce Godefrido et sororibus meis Aleide regina Angliæ et Ida comitissa", by charter dated to [1141][121]. The Continuatio Chronici Afflegemiensis records that “Henricus comes…Godefridi” became a monk at Afflighem where he was buried[122]. The Annales Parchenses record the death in 1141 of "Heinricus comes filius eius [=Godefridi ducis magni]"[123]. 3. ADELISA de Louvain ([1103/06]-Afflighem Abbey 23/24 Mar or 23 Apr 1151, bur Afflighem Abbey). The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ names (in order) "Alaida…Anglorum regina…comitissa de Cleves Ida…[et] Clarissia virgo" as the three daughters of "Godefridus Cum-barba"[124]. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon records the marriage of "Henricus rex Anglorum" and "Athelam filiam Godefridi ducis Lotharingie" in 1121[125]. The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records the marriage "IV Kal Feb" [1121] of King Henry and "Atheleidem filiam Godefridi ducis Lotharingæ puellam virginem" and her coronation as queen "III Kal Feb"[126]. Orderic Vitalis names her and her father[127]. The Continuatio Chronici Afflegemiensis records that “Godefridus cum barba Dux Lotharingiæ…filia…Aleidis” married “Regi Angliæ” in 1121, died “IX Kal Mai” and was buried at Afflighem after the death of her second husband[128]. The castle and honour of Arundel was settled on Queen Adelisa after her first husband died. Robert of Torigny records that "Willermi de Albinaio quem vocant comitem de Arundel" married "Aelizam reginam relictam Henrici senioris regis Anglorum"[129]. She became a nun at Affleghem Abbey, near Aalst in Brabant in [1149/50]. The Annals of Margan record the death in 1151 of “Adelidis, regina secunda Henrici regis”[130]. The Continuatio Chronici Afflegemiensis records that “Godefridus cum barba Dux Lotharingiæ…filia…Aleidis” died “IX Kal Mai” and was buried at Afflighem after the death of her second husband[131]. The necrology of Lyre monastery records the death "25 Mar" of "Adelicia regina"[132]. m firstly (Royal Chapel, Windsor Castle 29 Jan or 2 Feb 1121) as his second wife, HENRY I King of England, son of WILLIAM I King of England & his wife Mathilde de Flandre ([Selby, Yorkshire Sep 1168]-Saint-Denis le Ferment, Forêt d’Angers near Rouen 1/2 Dec 1135, bur Reading Abbey, Berkshire). m secondly ([1136/Sep 1139]) WILLIAM d’Aubigny [de Albini], son of WILLIAM d’Aubigny Lord of the manor of Buckenham, Norfolk & his wife Maud le Bigod (-Waverley Abbey, Surrey 12 Oct 1176, bur Wymondham Priory, Norfolk). He was created Earl of Arundel [1142]. 4. IDA de Louvain (-27 Jul before 1162). The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ names (in order) "Alaida…Anglorum regina…comitissa de Cleves Ida…[et] Clarissia virgo" as the three daughters of "Godefridus Cum-barba"[133]. "Theodericus comes in Cleue et Aleidis uxor mea" donated property to Kloster Bedburg, for the anniversaries "X Kal Mar…patris mei Arnoldi comitis et VI Kal Aug matris mee Ide comitisse", by charter dated 1162[134]. m ([1128]) ARNOLD [I] Graf von Kleve, son of DIETRICH [I] Graf von Kleve & his wife --- (-20 Aug after 1147, bur Bedburg). 5. CLARISSA de Louvain (-before [1141]). The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ names (in order) "Alaida…Anglorum regina…comitissa de Cleves Ida…[et] Clarissia virgo" as the three daughters of "Godefridus Cum-barba"[135]. "Henricus filius Godefridi Ducis Lotharingiæ et comitis Lovanii" donated property on entering Afflighem abbey as a monk, for the souls of "…Claritiæ sororis nostræ" and for "fratre meo Duce Godefrido et sororibus meis Aleide regina An
    Page: Godefroi de Louvain, Duke of Lower Lotharingia, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BRABANT%2C%20LOUVAIN.htm#GodefroiILouvainVLowLothdied11 39B [See document in the Memories section]
  3. Title: Robert, Count of Flanders, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/FLANDERS,%20HAINAUT.htm#RobertIdied1093A [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/FLANDERS,%20HAINAUT.htm#RobertIdied1093A;
    Note: Robert, Count of Flanders, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/FLANDERS,%20HAINAUT.htm#RobertIdied1093A [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Robert, Count of Flanders, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/FLANDERS,%20HAINAUT.htm#RobertIdied1093A [See document in the Memories section]
  4. Title: Adela van de Betuwe
    Publication: Name: https://www.genealogieonline.nl/en/stamboom-homs/I6000000002447185585.php;
    Note: information on family as well as further records listed, linked and cited
  5. Title: Heinrich II, Count of Louvain, in The American Genealogist, Volume XXV, No. 4, pgs. 225, 226 and 227 [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/141644184;
    Note: Heinrich II, Count of Louvain, in The American Genealogist, Volume XXV, No. 4, pgs. 225, 226 and 227 [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Heinrich II, Count of Louvain, in The American Genealogist, Volume XXV, No. 4, pgs. 225, 226 and 227 [See document in the Memories section]
  6. Title: Wilhelm and Otto, Grafen von Weimar, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/THURINGIAN%20NOBILITY.htm#OttoWeimardied1067 [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/THURINGIAN%20NOBILITY.htm#OttoWeimardied1067;
    Note: Wilhelm and Otto, Grafen von Weimar, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/THURINGIAN%20NOBILITY.htm#OttoWeimardied1067 [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Wilhelm and Otto, Grafen von Weimar, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/THURINGIAN%20NOBILITY.htm#OttoWeimardied1067 [See document in the Memories section]
  7. Title: Baudouin II, Comte de Hainaut, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HAINAUT.htm#BaudouinIIHainautdied1098B [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/120547817;
    Note: Baudouin II, Comte de Hainaut, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HAINAUT.htm#BaudouinIIHainautdied1098B [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Baudouin II, Comte de Hainaut, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HAINAUT.htm#BaudouinIIHainautdied1098B [See document in the Memories section]
  8. Title: Henry II, Count of Louvain (1020-1078), Wikipedia
    Author: Wikipedia
    Publication: Name: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II,_Count_of_Louvain;
    Note: Henry II (Dutch: Hendrik, French: Henri) was the count of Louvain (Leuven) from 1054 through 1071 (?). Henry II was the son of Lambert II, Count of Louvain and Oda of Verdun. Henry married Adela of Thuringa. Born c. 1020; Died 1078; Count of Louvain 1054-1078
  9. Title: Arnoul and Otto, Comtes de Chiny, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/LOTHARINGIAN%20(UPPER)%20NOBILITY.htm#ArnoulChinydied11 06A [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/LOTHARINGIAN%20(UPPER)%20NOBILITY.htm#ArnoulChinydied11 06A;
    Note: Arnoul and Otto, Comtes de Chiny, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/LOTHARINGIAN%20(UPPER)%20NOBILITY.htm#ArnoulChinydied11 06A [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Arnoul and Otto, Comtes de Chiny, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/LOTHARINGIAN%20(UPPER)%20NOBILITY.htm#ArnoulChinydied11 06A [See document in the Memories section]
  10. Title: Adele von Betawe (1045-1086), Our Royal, Titled, Noble, and Commoner Ancestors
    Author: https://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p198.htm#i5946 index to pedigrees [citations]
    Publication: Name: https://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p198.htm#i5946;
    Note: Adele von Betawe [1,2,3] Last Edited 4 Apr 2020 F, #5946, b. circa 1045, d. after 1086 Father Eberhard, Graf von der Betawe & Teisterbant1,2,3 Charts Some Descendants of Charlemagne Adele von Betawe was born circa 1045. She married Heinrich II, Count of Louvain, son of Lambert II, Count of Louvain & Brussels and Ode de Verdun, circa 1059.1,3,2 Adele von Betawe died after 1086.3,2 Family: Heinrich II, Count of Louvain b. c 1021, d. bt 1078 - 1079 Children: Adalbero of Louvain3 d. 1 Jan 1128 Ida of Louvain+3 b. c 1065, d. Apr 1139 Godfrey I 'the Bearded', Duke of Lorraine, Count of Brabant & Louvaine, Marquis of Antwerp+ b. c 1070, d. 25 Jan 1139 Heinrich III, Count of Louvain+3 b. b 1078, d. 5 Feb 1095 Citations: 1. [S54] Middle & Far East Families, Teisterbant. 2. [S2] Detlev Schwennicke, Europaische Stammtafeln, New Series, Vol. I/2, Tafel 201. 3. [S2] Detlev Schwennicke, Europaische Stammtafeln, New Series, Vol. I/2, Tafel 236.
    Page: relationships, dates, places, and 3 sources
  11. Title: Eberhard, Graaf van Betuwe en Teisterband, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HOLLAND.htm#AdelheidMHenriIILouvaindiedafter1086 [See document in the Memories section]
    Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HOLLAND.htm#AdelheidMHenriIILouvaindiedafter1086;
    Note: Eberhard, Graaf van Betuwe en Teisterband, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HOLLAND.htm#AdelheidMHenriIILouvaindiedafter1086 [See document in the Memories section]
    Page: Eberhard, Graaf van Betuwe en Teisterband, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/HOLLAND.htm#AdelheidMHenriIILouvaindiedafter1086 [See document in the Memories section]
  12. Title: Foundation for Medieval Genealogy: GUILLAUME de Bourgogne
    Publication: Name: http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BURGUNDY%20Kingdom.htm#GuillaumeIdied1087B;
    Note: GUILLAUME de Bourgogne, son of RENAUD I Comte de Bourgogne & his [first] wife Adelais de Normandie ([1024]-12 Nov 1087, bur Besançon). Guillaume of Jumièges names “Adeliz” as the first daughter of "dux Richardus" and his wife "Goiffredum Britannorum comitem...sororem...Iudith," adding that she married "Rainaldo Burgundionum comiti" by whom she had "Willelmum et Widonem" (the marriage is recorded in a later passage). His parentage is also given by Orderic Vitalis. He succeeded his father in 1057 as GUILLAUME I "le Grand," Comte de Bourgogne. Orderic Vitalis records that for about ten years he fought his brother Guy ex-Comte de Brionne who attempted to dispossess Guillaume. He was one of the princes called upon by Pope Gregory VII in 1074 to help defend St Peter's. He succeeded in 1078 as Comte de Mâcon, when his cousin Guy [II] Comte de Mâcon entered holy orders. The necrology of Besançon Cathedral records the death "II Id Nov" of "Willelmus comes Burgundionum pater Hugonis Archiepiscopi." m ([1049/57]) ETIENNETTE, daughter of --- (-after 19 Oct 1088). Szabolcs de Vajay demonstrates that his earlier hypothesis concerning a Lotharingian origin of Etiennette is incorrect. According to Père Anselme, she was the daughter of Berenguer Ramón I "el Curvo" Conde de Barcelona, but there appears to be no contemporary documentation on which this is based. Settipani suggests that Etiennette may have been the daughter of Bernard [II] Comte de Bigorre & his first wife Clémence, based solely on onomastics, but the possible motivation for a marriage between these two families is not obvious. Some secondary sources suggest that she was "Etiennette de Vienne." However, no documentary evidence has been found that indicates a connection between her descendants and the county of Vienne before her grandson Guillaume (who died 1155, see below), which suggests that any rights to the county were acquired by the family well after Etiennette died. Szabolcs de Vajay attributes the error connecting Etiennette with Vienne to her epitaph, which names "Allobrogum comitissa...Stephania," indicating that, while the Allobroges had been a Gallic tribe living around Vienne, this archaic term was used elsewhere simply to describe the county of Burgundy. Guillaume I & his wife had [thirteen] children:
    Page: Guillaume, Comte de Bourgogne et Comte de Macon, in the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy ~https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/BURGUNDY%20Kingdom.htm#GuillaumeIdied1087A [See document in the Memories section]

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