Gerold of Vinzgau
Gerold of Vinzgau (also Vintzgouw or Anglachgau; b. 725 died 799) was a count in Kraichgau and Anglachgau.[1] His daughter married King Charlemagne in 771.[2] In 784 generous donations to the monastery of Lorsch by Gerold and Emma are recorded.
Gerold of Vinzgau | |
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Count in Kraichgau and Anglachgau | |
Born | 725 |
Died | 799 (aged 74) |
Family | Udalrichings |
Spouse | Emma of Alemannia |
Marriage and issue
He was married before 754 to Emma (d. 789 or 798 or after 784), daughter of Hnabi, Duke of Alamannia. They had the following:
- Gerold[2]
- Udalrich
- Hildegard, born in 754, married King Charlemagne in 771.[2]
- probably Adrian, Count of Orléans, father of Odo I, Count of Orléans
- Eric of Friuli
Through Udalrich, Gerold is reckoned as the founder of the family of the Udalrichings.
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References
- Lapidge 2017, p. 5.
- Lapidge 2017, p. 5-6.
Sources
- Lapidge, Michael (2017). Hilduin of Saint-Denis: The Passio S. Dionysii in Prose and Verse. Brill.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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