Fulk I of Anjou facts for kids
Fulk I of Anjou (born around 870 – died around 942), also known as the Red, was an important leader in France. He started as a viscount (a local ruler) in a place called Anjou. Later, he became the Count of Anjou and held this title until he died. He was also the Count of Tours and Nantes. Fulk helped make Anjou bigger and more important.
His Life and Work
Fulk was born around the year 870. His father was Count Ingelger.
Fulk ruled the area of Anjou from about 908 to 942. At first, he was a Viscount, but by 929, he became a Count. He also became Viscount of Tours in 899 and Count of Tours in 905. For a while, from about 900 to 918, he was also the Count of Nantes.
Fulk worked hard to make the territory of Anjou larger. During his time as ruler, he often had to fight against the Normans and the Bretons. These groups, especially the Normans and their Viking friends, often attacked Anjou and Brittany. In 919, Fulk lost Nantes to the Normans. Around 927, his oldest son, Ingelger, was killed while defending Anjou from Norman attacks.
Fulk was good at building strong connections for his family. His wife's family helped him become the Count of Nantes. His son, Guy, became a Bishop. Fulk also took over as a leader of important religious places, which helped his family gain more importance and wealth. Fulk I died around the year 942.
His Family
Fulk married a woman named Roscille de Loches. Her father was Warnerius. Fulk and Roscille had these children:
- Ingelger (died before 927).
- Guy (also known as Wido), who became the Bishop of Soissons (died 970).
- Fulk II, who became Count of Anjou after his father.
See also
In Spanish: Fulco I de Anjou para niños
