Adelaide of Aquitaine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adelaide of Aquitaine |
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| Queen consort of the Franks | |
| Tenure | 987–996 |
| Born | c. 945/952 |
| Died | 1004 |
| Spouse | Hugh Capet (m. 969; died 996) |
| Issue | Hedwig, Countess of Mons Robert II of France Gisèle, Countess of Ponthieu |
| House | Poitiers |
| Father | William III of Aquitaine |
| Mother | Adele of Normandy |
Adelaide of Aquitaine (born around 945 or 952 – died 1004) was a very important queen in French history. She became the Queen of France by marrying Hugh Capet. Hugh was the King of the Franks.
Adelaide and Hugh were the founders of the Capetian dynasty. This was a powerful family that ruled France for many centuries. They ruled from the 10th century all the way to the 18th and 19th centuries. As queen, Adelaide had a lot of influence. She helped her husband govern France.
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Life as Queen
Adelaide was the daughter of William III of Aquitaine, who was a Duke. Her mother was Adele of Normandy. Adele was the daughter of Rollo of Normandy.
In 987, the last king from the Carolingian Empire died. His name was Louis V of France. After his death, important French leaders chose Hugh Capet to be the new king. Adelaide became queen alongside him.
They were officially announced as the new rulers in a place called Senlis, Oise. They also received a special blessing in Noyon on June 1, 987. This event marked the start of the Capetian dynasty.
King Hugh Capet trusted Adelaide's ideas. He allowed her to take part in running the government. He even called her "associate and participator in our realm." This shows how much he valued her.
Children
Adelaide and Hugh had at least three children who grew up to be adults:
- Hedwig, Countess of Mons (born around 969 – died after 1013). She married Reginar IV, Count of Mons.
- Robert II (972–1031). He became the next king of France. He was crowned co-king in 987. This helped make the new Capetian family stronger.
- Gisèle, Countess of Ponthieu (born around 970 – died 1002). She married Hugh I, Count of Ponthieu.
See also
In Spanish: Adelaida de Aquitania para niños
Images for kids
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A drawing of Adelaide of Aquitaine.
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| Preceded by Emma of Italy |
Queen consort of the Franks 987–996 |
Succeeded by Rozala of Lombardy |
