Adele of Valois facts for kids
Adele of Valois (also known as Adèle or Adélaïde) was an important woman from a noble family in medieval France. She was the daughter of Ralph IV of Valois and Adele of Bar-sur-Aube. Her life was connected to powerful families through her marriages and children.
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Family and First Marriage
Adele of Valois was born into a noble family. In those times, noble families often held a lot of land and power. Her father, Ralph IV, was a Count, which meant he was a powerful ruler of a specific area called a county.
Marriage to Herbert IV
Adele's first marriage was to Herbert IV, Count of Vermandois. A Count was like a local ruler or a lord who managed a large area of land. Herbert IV was the Count of Vermandois, a region in France.
- Together, Adele and Herbert had two children:
- Adelaide, Countess of Vermandois
- Odo I, Count of Vermandois
Second Marriage and Notable Children
After her first marriage, Adele of Valois married again. Her second husband was Theobald III, Count of Blois. Theobald III was also a very important Count, ruling over the areas of Blois, Chartres, and Troyes.
Children with Theobald III
Adele and Theobald III had several children who went on to hold important positions:
- Philip: He became a bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church.
- Odo: He inherited lands in a region called Champagne, specifically around the city of Troyes. When Odo passed away in 1093, his lands were passed on to his younger brother, Hugh.
- Hugh: He became a very significant figure. Hugh was the first person to be officially called the Count of Champagne. This title became very famous and important in French history.
- Hawise: Also known as Hawise of Guingamp, she married Stephen, Count of Tréguier.
