Emma of Blois
Duchess of Aquitaine (c. 950 – 1003)
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Emma of Blois (c. 950 – 27 December 1004/5) was Duchess of Aquitaine by marriage to William IV, Duke of Aquitaine. She ruled Aquitaine as regent for her son, William V, Duke of Aquitaine, from 996 until 1004.
| Emma of Blois | |
|---|---|
| Duchess of Aquitaine | |
| Born | c. 950 |
| Died | 27 December 1004/5 |
| Burial | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Spouse | William IV, Duke of Aquitaine |
| Issue | William V, Duke of Aquitaine Ebles |
| House | House of Blois |
| Father | Theobald I, Count of Blois |
| Mother | Luitgarde of Vermandois |
Life
Born c. 950,[1] Emma was the daughter of Theobald I, Count of Blois and Luitgarde of Vermandois.[2] In 968, she married William IV, Duke of Aquitaine.[3] His overindulging in hunting and women offended her greatly. Around 990, he retired to a monastery. During the course of her marriage, she founded the monastery of Saint Peter in Bourgueil[4] and the abbey of Maillezais.[1] Emma then ruled Aquitaine as regent for their son William V.
Emma died sometime after 27 December 1004/5.[5]