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     2nd Governor of Rhodes John Rhodocanakis was born in 892.¹ He was the son of 1st Governor of Rhodes Nikephoros Doukas and Sophia Phokas.¹ 2nd Governor of Rhodes John Rhodocanakis married Maria Skleraina, daughter of Niketas Skleros and Anna Rancabe, in 920.¹ 2nd Governor of Rhodes John Rhodocanakis died in 943 at age 51 years.¹

     Herbert II, comte de Vermandois was born in 880.² He was the son of Herbert I, seigneur de Peronne & de S. Quentin and Luitgardis de Troyes ?.^2,1 Count of Vermandois, Meaux, Soissons at Picardie, France, between 902 and 943.^3,2 Herbert II, comte de Vermandois married Hildebrante de France, daughter of Robert II, duc de France and Beatrix de Vermandois; Her 1st.^3,2,1,4 Herbert II, comte de Vermandois witnessed the death of Carolus III Simplex, roi des Francs on 7 October 929 at Peronne, France; Imprisoned until his death by his 3rd cousin, 1x removed, Herbert II of Vermandois.^5,6,7,8 Count of Champagne at France between 932 and 943. Herbert II, comte de Vermandois died on 23 February 943 at St. Quentin at age 63 years.²

     Muirchertach na G-Cochaill Criceann, rí Ailech, rígdoamna Érenn also went by the name of Muircheartach "of the Leather Cloaks".³ He married Gormlaith ingen Cuilennán Uí Echach Coba, daughter of Cuilennán mac Máel Brigti Uí Echach Coba.⁴ Muirchertach na G-Cochaill Criceann, rí Ailech, rígdoamna Érenn was born in 911.² He was the son of Niall Glúndub mac Áeda, rí Ailech, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann* and Land verch Echach of the Britons.^1,2 King of Ailech at Ireland between 938 and 943. Annals of the Four Masters 941: "Muircheartach of the Leather Cloaks, son of Niall Glundubh, lord of Aileach, the Hector of the west of Europe in his time, was slain at Ath-Fhirdiadh by Blacaire, son of Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, on the 26th of March. / Muirchertach na c-Cochall c-Croicenn, mac Néill Glúnduibh, tighearna Oiligh, Eachtair Iarthair Eorpa ina aimsir, do mharbhadh oc Ath Fhir Diadh lá Blacaire, mac Gofradha, tighearna, Gall an 26 Febra." ( (an unknown value)).⁵ Muirchertach na G-Cochaill Criceann, rí Ailech, rígdoamna Érenn died on 26 March 943 at age 32 years. Killed by Blacaire, son of Godfrey King of the Danes.³

     Patrician at Byzantium. Landolfo I, 2° Principe di Benevento e Capua was born circa 870. He was born circa 890.³ He was the son of Atenolfo I, 9° Duca di Capua and Sikelgaita of the Lombards.² Landolfo I, 2° Principe di Benevento e Capua was the successor of Atenolfo I, 9° Duca di Capua; 1st Prince of Benevento.^4,1 Prince of Benevento at Italy between 910 and 943.⁴ Landolfo I, 2° Principe di Benevento e Capua married Gemma of Naples, daughter of Athenasius, Duke and Bishop of Naples, before 915.^5,6 Landolfo I, 2° Principe di Benevento e Capua died on 10 April 943.³

     Also called Ebalus "the Bastard".⁴ Ebles Manzur, duc d' Aquitaine was the illegitimate son of Ranulf II of Poitou.⁵ He was born in 873.⁶ He was the son of Rannoux II, comte de Poitou et duc d' Aquitaine and Irmgard , a concubine of Ranulf II.³ Duke of Aquitaine at France between 890 and 893. Ebles Manzur, duc d' Aquitaine married Aremburgis (?); His 1st.⁵ Ebles Manzur, duc d' Aquitaine drove Ademar out and recovered the county of Poitou in 902.³ Count of Poitou at France between 902 and 934.³ He married Emilienne (?) in 911; His 2nd. Duke of Aquitaine, restored at France between 926 and 935. 4th Count of Auvergne at France between 928 and 932. Ebles Manzur, duc d' Aquitaine died in 944 at age 71 years.^7,8

     Ælfgifu (?) was born circa 921. She associated with Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English, son of Edward "the Elder", King of the English and Edgira of Kent, circa 940; His 1st.^2,1 Ælfgifu (?) died in 944.¹

     Adalbert I von Metz was born circa 894. He was the son of Matfried vom Metzgau and Lantsind (?). Adalbert I von Metz married Luitgard von Lothringen, daughter of Wigerich, Pfalzgraf von Lothringen and Kunigunde de Hainaut, before 930; Her 1st.² Adalbert I von Metz died in 944. Killed.³

     Raoul I de Cambrai was born after 881. He married Liegard de Meulan before 905. Raoul I de Cambrai died in 944. Died in battle.

     Donnchad Donn, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann was the son of Flann Sinna, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann and Gormlaith ingen Flann Síl nÁedo Sláine.^1,2,3 Donnchad Donn, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann married Caineach ingen Canannáin.^4,5 Donnchad Donn, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann married Duibh Lemhna ingen Tighearnáin, daughter of tighearna Bréifne Tighearnán (?).^6,7 171st Monarch of Ireland between 917 and 942. Annals of the Four Masters 918: "The first year of Donnchadh, son of Flann Sinna, in sovereignty over Ireland. / An céd-bhliadhain do Donnchadh, mac Floinn t-Sionna, h-i righe uas Eirind." ( (an unknown value)).⁸ Annals of the Four Masters 919: "Domhnall, son of Flann, son of Maeleachlainn, heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by his brother, Donnchadh, at Bruighean-Dachoga. / Domhnall, mac Floinn, mic Maoilechlainn, rioghdhamhna Ereann do mharbhadh la a bhráthair Donnchadh i m-Bruighin Da Choga." ( (an unknown value)).⁹ Annals of the Four Masters 926: "The ninth year of Donnchadh. / An nómhadh bliadhain do Dhonnchadh." ( (an unknown value)). Annals of the Four Masters 934: "The burning of Ath-cliath (Dublin) by Donnchadh, son of Flann, King of Ireland. / Losccadh Atha Cliath la Donnchadh mac Flaind, la righ Ereann." ( (an unknown value)).¹⁰ Chronicon Scotorum 936: "Áth Cliath was burned by Donnchad son of Flann, king of Temair."¹¹ Annals of the Four Masters 942: "Donnchadh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, King of Ireland, died after the twenty-fifth year of his reign. / Donnchadh, mac Floinn, mic Maoilechlainn, rí Ereann, d'écc iarsan cúicceadh bliadhain fichet a flaithesa." ( (an unknown value)).¹² Donnchad Donn, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann died in 944.¹³

     Also called Wickmann von Engern.² Graf im Bardengau und in Wigmodien Wichmann I "der Ältere" von Hamaland was born circa 900.³ He was born circa 900. He was the son of Billung von Sachsen and N. N. (?).¹ Graf im Bardengau und in Wigmodien Wichmann I "der Ältere" von Hamaland married Gräfin im Bardengau Bia von Ringelheim, daughter of Dietrich, Graf im Westfalen und von Ringelheim and Gräfin von Ringelheim Reginhilde von Friesland.¹ Graf im Bardengau und in Wigmodien Wichmann I "der Ältere" von Hamaland died on 21 April 944. Killed in battle. He died on 23 April 944.⁴

     Blacair Guthfrithson of Dublin was born after 910. He was the son of Gothfraidh ua Ímair.¹ Blacair Guthfrithson of Dublin arrived in Ath-cliath in 938 at Ireland.² He plundered Cluain-mic-Nois and Cill-dara in 940 at Ireland.¹ He suceeded his brother, Olaf II, to the throne of Dublin in 941. King of Dublin between 941 and 945.³ He was expelled from Dublin in 943.⁴ He witnessed the death of Muirchertach na G-Cochaill Criceann, rí Ailech, rígdoamna Érenn on 26 March 943; Killed by Blacaire, son of Godfrey King of the Danes.⁵ Blacair Guthfrithson of Dublin died circa 945.

     Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev also went by the name of Igor "the Old". He was the putative son of Rurik of Jutland. He was born in 877. He was the son of Ryurik of Jutland (semi-legendary) and Alfrind of Denmark.³ Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev was the successor of Oleg "the Knowing" of Denmark; Prince of Kiev.⁴ Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev married St. Olga of Pskov, daughter of Oleg "the Knowing" of Denmark, in 903.⁵ Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev succeeded his father-in-law, Oleg the Seeing, to the Princedom of Kiev in 912. Grand Prince of Kiev at Rus between 912 and 945.^3,6 He died in 945 at Kiev, Rus, at age 68 years. He was assassinated by his subjects while attempting to extort excessive tribute. He was the successor of St. Olga of Pskov; Regent of Kiev.⁷

     Sire de Salins Albéric de Narbonne was born circa 875. He was the son of Mayeul de Narbonne and Raimodis (?). Sire de Salins Albéric de Narbonne married Attelane, vicomtesse de Mâcon, daughter of Ranulf de Mâcon and Raimunde (?), before 905.¹ Sire de Salins Albéric de Narbonne died in 945.¹

     Poppo III, Graf im Grab- und Tullefeld was the ancestor of the House of Henneberg.² He was born circa 885. He was the son of Poppo II, Markgraf der sorbischen Mark. Poppo III, Graf im Grab- und Tullefeld died in 945.²

     Ri Iarthair Connacht Aurchad mac Murchada Uí Briúin Seóla was king of Uí Briúin (i.e., probably Uí Briúin Seóla), of Iarthar (West) Connacht.^2,3,4 He married N. N. (?). Ri Iarthair Connacht Aurchad mac Murchada Uí Briúin Seóla was born circa 871. He was the son of Murchad mac Máenaig, ri Iarthair Connacht.^1,2 King of Uí Briúin at County Galway, Connacht, Ireland, before 945.^2,5 King of Iarthair Connacht at Ireland in 945.⁶ Ri Iarthair Connacht Aurchad mac Murchada Uí Briúin Seóla died in 945.^7,2

     Cellach mac Cinaída, rí Hy Kinsale was the son of Cináed mac Cairpre, rí Hy Kinsale.¹ King of Hy Kinsale at Ireland before 945. Cellach mac Cinaída, rí Hy Kinsale died in 945.² Annals of the Four Masters 945: "A battle was gained by Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, lord of Osraighe; over the Leinstermen, in which Braen, son of Maelmordha, King of Leinster, was slain; ... And Ceallach, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was also slain in that battle, and many others along with them; / Cath-raoineadh ria n-Donnchadh, mac Ceallaigh, tighearna Osraighe for Laighniu, dú i t-torchair Braon, mac Maoil Mhórdha, rí Laighen dia n-ebradh, ... Agus torchair bheos Ceallach, mac Cionaedha, tighearna Ua Ceinnsealaigh go sochaidhibh h-i maille friu isin cath-sin." ( (an unknown value)).²

     Also called Algarde (?).¹ Eldearde (?) was born circa 903. She was the daughter of Hucbert (?) and Hildegarde (?). Eldearde (?) married Robert I, vicomte de Clermont, son of Armand I, vicomte d'Auvergne and Bertilde (?), before 922. Eldearde (?) died after 945.

     Bernhard, comte de Senlis was born circa 875.¹ He was the son of Wido, comte de Senlis and Cunegundis des Francs.¹ Bernhard, comte de Senlis died after 945.¹

     Richar, Abt von Prüm, Bischof von Lüttich was born in 880.² He was the son of Adalhard II, Graf von Metz und vom Moselgau and N. N. von Orleans.¹ Abbot of Prüm between 899 and 923.³ Bishop of Lüttich between 923 and 945.⁴ Richar, Abt von Prüm, Bischof von Lüttich died on 10 August 945 at age 65 years.⁵

      Herlouin II, comte de Ponthieu & de Montreüil was born before 879.² He was the son of Heligaud II, comte de Ponthieu & de Montreüil. Herlouin II, comte de Ponthieu & de Montreüil died on 13 August 945 at Normandy, France. Killed in battle.²

     Caesar Constantine Lekapenos was born circa 904. He was the son of basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos.¹ Associate Emperor of the East at Byzantium Empire between 924 and 945.¹ Caesar Constantine Lekapenos was a witness where basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos compelled by his sons, Stephen and Constantine, to abdicate and retire as a monk in 944.² Caesar Constantine Lekapenos attempted to overthrow his father in 945.³ He died circa 946.¹

     Odo, comte d'Amiens was born circa 915.³ He was the son of Herbert II, comte de Vermandois and Hildebrante de France.¹ Count between 928 and 946.² Odo, comte d'Amiens died after 946. D.s.p.²

     Also called Eadgyth. Edith of Wessex was the daughter of the English king Edward the Elder.⁷ She was born circa 912. She was the daughter of Edward "the Elder", King of the English and Queen of the English Ælfflæd of Wessex.^3,4,5,6 Edith of Wessex married Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus, son of Heinrich I "der Sachse", König von Deutschland and Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches, in 930; His 1st.^3,5,4,6,8,7 Edith of Wessex died on 26 January 946. She died leaving issue.^4,6

     Also called Eadmund Saxon, Eadmund for "protector of riches."⁷ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English also went by the name of Edmund "the Deed Doer". He was born circa 921.^2,6,7 He was the son of Edward "the Elder", King of the English and Edgira of Kent.^4,5,6 Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English and Æthelstan, King of the English were brought fame to the family with their conquests in Cornwall and Wales, and the defeat of a combined force of Scots, Welsh and Vikings at the battle of Brunanburh in 938. Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was succeeded his half-brother Athelstan as King of England on 27 October 939. King of the English at England between 27 October 939 and 26 May 946.⁷ He associated with Ælfgifu (?) circa 940; His 1st.^8,9 Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was forced to cede to Olaf Guthfrithson lands of north-east Mercia between Watling Street and the Humber River (Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire), the lands conquered by his father 918-920, in 940.¹⁰ He married Edgira (?) in 940; His 2nd?⁶ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was a witness where Amlaíb Ceannchairech mac Gothfraidh of Dublin gained, by negotiation, following success in battle, the lands of north-east Mercia between Watling Street and the Humber River (Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire), from Edmund of Wessex in 940.¹⁰ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English crowned as King of England on 27 October 940 at Kingston-upon-Thames, Middlesex, England.^6,7 He witnessed the baptism of Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin in 941; "A.D. 941. This year King Edmund received King Anlaf at baptism."¹¹ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English moved against Olaf Sihtricson and regained the lands lost to the former Olaf in 942.¹⁰ He made peace with Olaf and saw him baptised as a Christian in 943.¹² He seized York in 944. He took advantage of the fighting that broke out between Olaf Sihtricson and a rival claimant to the Scandanavian Kingdom of York, and invaded Northumbria and brought it under his rule in 944.¹² He was a witness where Máel Coluim mac Domnaill, rí Alban had Strathclyde and Cumbria ceded him by King Edmund of England to help restrict the movement of Norsemen between eastern and western Britain in 945.¹³ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was a witness where Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus sent at least one embassy to his brother-in-law, King Edmund of Wessex, before 946.¹² Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was a witness where Hludowic IV Ultramarus, roi des Francs sustained by his uncle, King Edmund of Wessex before 946.¹² Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English sustained his nephew, Louis IV, as King of France before 946.¹² He received at least one embassy from his brother-in-law, King Otto I of Germany, before 946.¹² He married Ælfflæd of Damerham, daughter of Ælgar of Damerham, before 946; His 3rd.¹⁴ Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English died on 26 May 946 at Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire, England. He was killed while attempting to defend his steward from an attack by an outlaw named Leofa. Some say it was an assassination.^2,6,7,12 Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English was buried in Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset, England.^6,7

     Of Uí Fáeláin. Rí Laigin Broén mac Máel Mórda Uí Fáeláin was born circa 891.¹ He was the son of rí Airthir-Liphi Máel Mórda mac Muirecáin Uí Fáeláin.¹ Rí Laigin Broén mac Máel Mórda Uí Fáeláin died in 947.²

     Gormfhlaith ingen Flann Clann Cholmáin was the daughter of Flann Sinna, rí Midi, Ard-rí na h'Éireann and Gormlaith ingen Flann Síl nÁedo Sláine.¹ Gormfhlaith ingen Flann Clann Cholmáin married rí Laigin Cearbhall ciallda mac Muirecáin Uí Fáeláin, son of rí Laigin Muirecán mac Diarmata Uí Fáeláin; Her 2nd (widow). Gormfhlaith ingen Flann Clann Cholmáin married Niall Glúndub mac Áeda, rí Ailech, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann*, son of Áed Finnliath mac Néill, rí Ailech, Ard-rí na h'Éireann and Máel Muire ingen Cináeda; Her 3rd (widow).¹ Annals of the Four Masters 917: "Gormlaith, daughter of Flann, said: Evil to me the compliment of the two foreigners who slew Niall and Cearbhall; Cearbhall was slain by Hulb, a great deed; Niall Glundubh by Amhlaeibh. / Gormlaith, inghen Fhloinn, ro ráidh, Olc form commaoin an da Ghall marbhsat Niall, agus Cearbhall, Cearbhall la h-Ulb, comhal n-glé, Niall Glundubh la h-Amhlaidhe." ( (an unknown value)).² Gormfhlaith ingen Flann Clann Cholmáin died in 947. Accidentally fell on the sharp-pointed post of her bed.¹

     Oliva de Barcelona was born circa 908. He was the son of Rodolfo de Barcelona.¹ Oliva de Barcelona married Eilo (?) circa 931.¹ Oliva de Barcelona died in 947.¹

     Also called Duke Berchthold of Bavaria.¹ Berchthold, Herzog von Bayern was born circa 900.² He was the son of Luitpold, Markgraf und Herzog von Bayern and Kunigunde, Deutsche Königin.¹ Duke of Carinthia between 927 and 947. Berchthold, Herzog von Bayern married Biletrude, Herzogin von Bayern.³ Berchthold, Herzog von Bayern succeeded his nephew, Eberhard, to the duchy of Bavaria, following a period of direct German rule between 937 and 938. He was the successor of Herzog von Bayern Eberhard von Bayern; Duke of Bavaria.⁴ Duke of Bavaria between 940 and 947.⁴ Berchthold, Herzog von Bayern died on 23 December 947.⁵

     Hugh of Vienne was born circa 900. He was the son of Werner, Graf von Troyes and Theutberga von Arles. Hugh of Vienne married Willa de Bourgogne, daughter of Richard I "der Gerichtsherr", Graf von Autun, Herzog von Burgund and Adelheid von Auxerre, before April 927. Hugh of Vienne died circa 948.

     Vicomte de Brosse.¹ Ademar de Brosse was born circa 895. He married Melisendis (?) before 925; Her 2nd.¹ Ademar de Brosse died circa 948.¹

     Tewdwr Trefor ab Ynyr o Powys was the son of Ynyr ap Cadfarch o Powys. Tewdwr Trefor ab Ynyr o Powys married Angharad verch Hywel, daughter of Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru and Elen ferch Llywarch o Ddyfed. Tewdwr Trefor ab Ynyr o Powys died in 948.

     Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was the oldest son of Count Theotbald of Arles and Bertha of Lorraine, illegitimate daughter of King Lothar II.³ He concluded a Peace Treaty with Rudolph II, King of Upper Burgundy, in which he contracted his son, Lothar, to marry Adelaide, the daughter of Rudolph.⁴ Also called re d' Italie Hugh d' Arles.⁵ He was the father of Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles; the only son of King Hugo of Italy, from his second wife, Wandelmoda.³ Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was born in 880.^6,7 He was the son of Theotbald, Graf von Arles and Berta des Francs.^2,1 Count of Arles and Vienne between 903 and 947.⁸ Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien married Willa, Königin von Hoch-Burgund, Gräfin von Arles, daughter of Boso II, roi de Provence and N. N. (?), before 910; His 1st. Her 2nd (widow). 2nd cousins.^6,9 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien associated with Wandelmodis , a concubine in 920; Concubine.^3,10 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was a witness where Pope John X allied with King Hugh of Italy after Berengar was assassinated in 924.¹¹ Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien married Alda des Franken in 924; His 2nd.¹² Margrave of Provence.¹ Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien succeeded his second cousin, once removed, Rudolph of Burgundy, to the throne of Italy in 926. He associated with Pezola , a concubine between 926 and 930; Concubine.^3,13 King of Italy at Frankish Empire between 926 and 947.^14,15 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was a witness where Lambert, Herzog von Lucca was blinded and exiled by his half-brother Hugh of Arles, King of Italy circa 931. Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien married Maròzia di Roma, daughter of Teofilatto, senatore romano and Theodora "the Elder" of Rome, in 932; His 3rd. Her 3rd (widow).^3,16 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was a witness where Rudolf II, König von Hoch-Burgund concluded a Peace Treaty with Hugh, King of Provence and Italy, in which his daughter was contracted to marry Hugh's son Lothar in 933.⁴ Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien married Bertha von Schwaben, daughter of Burchard II, Herzog von Schwaben and Regilinde, Herzogin von Schwaben, before 12 December 937; His 4th. Her 2nd (widower).^4,17 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien was the predecessor of König von Italien Lothar König von Italien von Arles; King of Italy.^14,18 Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien died on 10 April 948 at Arles at age 68 years.^6,19

     "The lord Romanus, the emperor, was a common, illiterate fellow, and not from among those who have been bred up in the palace; nor was he of imperial and noble stock, and for this reason in most of his actions he was arrogant and despotic..." - Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, De Administrado Imperio.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos had risen, through sheer merit, to be drungarias, or admiral, of the fleet.³ He was born circa 872 at Lakape, Armenia.^4,5 He was the son of Theophylact "the Unbearable" Lekapenos.² Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos married Theodora (?) at Constantinople.² Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos was co-ruler with basileus Rhomaiôn Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus of Byzantium; Emperor.^6,7 Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos was admiral of the Byzantine fleet on the Danube when he resolved to sail for Constantinople on hearing of the defeat of the army at Achelous in 917.⁵ Co-Emperor at Byzantium Empire between 919 and 944.^8,6 He shared the imperial throne with his son-in-law Constantine VII, and exercised all real power between 920 and 944.⁵ He proved highly capable as emperor, though he seems always to have felt the shame of his usurption, and though an often ruthless politician, he was also a deeply pious man, and it was considered a mark of his admirable piety that he gave orders for the banishment of the Jews.³ He was compelled by his sons, Stephen and Constantine, to abdicate and retire as a monk in 944.⁵ He was a witness where basileus Rhomaiôn Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus of Byzantium he siezed full control of the empire after the sons of Romanus tried to usurp their father in 945.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos was a witness where caesar Constantine Lekapenos attempted to overthrow his father in 945.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos was a witness where caesar Stephen Lekapenos attempted to overthrow his father in 945.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos was a witness where caesar Christopher Lekapenos attempted to overthrow his father in 945.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos died on 15 June 948 at the Isle of Prote, Makedhonia, Greece.⁵

     Theutberga von Arles was born circa 881. She was the daughter of Theotbald, Graf von Arles and Berta des Francs.¹ Theutberga von Arles married Werner, Graf von Troyes, son of Richard, comte d'Amiens, before 900. Theutberga von Arles died before 30 September 948.

     Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország was related to Taksony, Herceg Magyarország; the son of Zoltan, Prince of Hungary, and a daughter of Maroth, Prince of Bihar.³ Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország was the son of Arpad, Prince of Hungary.³ Also called Zsolt. He was born circa 896.³ He was the son of Árpád, Herceg Magyar.² Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország succeeded his father as ruler of Hungary in 907. Prince of Hungary between 907 and 945.^2,4 He was a witness where roi des Germains Hludowic IV Puer des Francs saw his royal army suffer a defeat against the Magyars in 910.⁵ Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország saw a Magyar army almost annihilated by Arnulf of Bavaria in 917.⁶ He was a witness where Arnulf "der Böse", Herzog von Bayern almost annihilated one of the Magyar armies in 917.⁶ Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország married Maen of Bihar, daughter of Maroth of Bihar, before 930. Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország was was leader of the Magyr invasion of western and southern Europe before 933. He was a witness where Heinrich I "der Sachse", König von Deutschland acclaimed emperor (the chronicler Widukind relates) because of his victory over the Magyar (Hungarians) in 933 at near Merseburg, Germany.⁷ Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország was saw Henry the Fowler give the Magyars a frightful beating in 933 at near Merseburg, Germany.⁶ He died in 949.³

     Also called Kaiserin von Byzanz Bertha von Italien German.³ Also called Bertha d' Arles.² Bertha von Arles was born between 927 and 930.³ She was the daughter of Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien and Pezola , a concubine.^2,3,1 Bertha von Arles married Romanus II, basileus Rhomaiôn, son of basileus Rhomaiôn Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus of Byzantium and Helena Lekapena, in 944; His 1st.^2,3,4 As of circa 945,her married name was Eudokia.² Bertha von Arles died in 949.³

     Theoderic, comte was nephew of Bernhard of Beauvais.² He was born in 910.¹ He was the son of Theoderic des Francs.¹ Count between 945 and 949.¹ Theoderic, comte died after 949.¹

     Bischof von Piacenza Boso von Arles was born between 927 and 930.¹ He was the son of Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien and Pezola , a concubine.¹ Bischof von Piacenza Boso von Arles died between 949 and 951.¹

     Bernhard, comte de Beauvais was related to Theoderic, comte; nephew of Bernhard of Beauvais.³ Bernhard, comte de Beauvais was born circa 885.^1,2 He was the son of Pippin, comte.¹ Count of Beauvais at Picardy, France, between 25 June 936 and 949.^1,4 Bernhard, comte de Beauvais died after 10 November 949.^1,4

     Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau was the cousin of Konrad I, Herzog von Schwaben; agnatic first cousin twice removed of Duke Hermann I of Swabia.² Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau was born between 898 and 900.¹ He was the son of Herzog von Lothringen Gebhard II "der Jüngere" von der Wetterau and Ida (?).¹ Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau was the successor of Burchard II, Herzog von Schwaben; 1st Duke of Swabia.^3,4,5 Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau succeeded Burkhard I to the duchy of Swabia in 926. Duke of Swabia at East Frankish Kingdom, Frankish Empire, between 28 April 926 and 948.³ He married Regilinde, Herzogin von Schwaben, daughter of Eberhard I, Graf im Zürich- und Sülichgaus and Gisela, Gräfin im Zürichgau, in 927; Her 2nd (widow).⁶ Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau witnessed the death of Gislebert, duc de Lorraine on 2 September 939 at Echternach, Luxembourge; Following a victory in Echternach, he was set upon by Herman of Swabia, who was defending Empteror Otto I's interests. He drowned in the Rhine River while fleeing.⁷ Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau caught enemies of his Emperor, Otto I, killing Eberhard of Franken, and seeing Duke Gislebert of Lorraine drown while fleeing on 2 September 939 at Echternach, Luxembourge, the Duchy of Lorraine.⁸ He slew Herzog von Franken Eberhard von Franken in battle on 2 September 939 at Echternach, Luxembourge, the Duchy of Lorraine; Caught celebrating a victory Duke Giselbert of Lorraine, he was killed by the Duke Herman of Swabia, who was supporting the Emperor Otto I, and killed. Gislebert drowned in the Rhine while fleeing.^1,8 Herzog von Schwaben Hermann I von der Wetterau died on 10 December 949.¹

     Cunegundis de Vermandois was born in 882.² She was the daughter of Herbert I, seigneur de Peronne & de S. Quentin and Luitgardis de Troyes ?.^2,3,1 Cunegundis de Vermandois married Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau, son of Herzog von Lothringen Gebhard II "der Jüngere" von der Wetterau and Ida (?), in 915.^1,2,4 Cunegundis de Vermandois died on 12 December 949 at age 67 years.²

     Also called Eudes de Wetterau French.² Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau was married to a daughter of Heribert I of Vermandois.¹ Also called Udo von Gleiberg. He was born between 895 and 900.¹ He was the son of Herzog von Lothringen Gebhard II "der Jüngere" von der Wetterau and Ida (?).¹ Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau married Cunegundis de Vermandois, daughter of Herbert I, seigneur de Peronne & de S. Quentin and Luitgardis de Troyes ?, in 915.^3,2,4 Count at the Wetterau.¹ Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau died on 12 December 949.¹ He was the predecessor of Graf der Wetterau, Herzog in Rheinfranken Udo II von der Wetterau; Count.¹ Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau was buried in Wetzlar.¹

     Archard de la Ferte-sur-Aube was born in 901. Of the Norman-Burgundian House of Roucy. He was the son of Ragnvald of Norway. Archard de la Ferte-sur-Aube married Archarde de Bar-sur-Aube.² Archard de la Ferte-sur-Aube died circa 950.

     Hicha von Schwaben was born circa 905.¹ She was the daughter of Burchard II, Herzog von Schwaben and Regilinde, Herzogin von Schwaben.¹ Hicha von Schwaben married Werner V, Graf im Speyer- und Wormsgau, son of Werner IV, Graf im Worms- und Nahegau and N. N. von Fritzlar, between 919 and 920.² Hicha von Schwaben died circa 950.¹

     Liudolf, Pfalzgraf in Ostsachsen, Graf in Nordthüringen was supposedly the grandson of Duke Brun of Saxony.¹ He was born circa 878.¹ He was the son of N. N. von Sachsen.¹ Count at Derlingau, (Lower Saxony), German Empire, in 942.² Granted a countship in Derlin Valley in Ehmen, part of the lands of the church in Fallersleben (near Wolfsburg), circa 12 miles northeast of Braunschweig. In 942.³ Pfalzgrave at East Saxony.¹ Count at North Thuringia, German Empire.¹ Liudolf, Pfalzgraf in Ostsachsen, Graf in Nordthüringen died circa 950.¹

     Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse was nephew of Count Ermengaud.⁵ He was born in 900.⁴ He was the son of Raymond II, comte de Toulouse and Gunhilde d' Urgell.^3,4 Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse was the successor of Raymond II, comte de Toulouse; Count of Toulouse, and Albi.^6,7 Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse was the successor of Raymond II, comte de Toulouse; Count of Nîmes.^6,7 Count of Toulouse at Aquitaine, France, between 923 and 950.^4,6 "principes Gothorum" in 932.⁵ Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse hastened north to do homage to the Capetian Raoul for his lands in 932.⁵ Duke of Aquitaine at France between 932 and 950. Count of Auvergne at France between 932 and 950. He married Bertha of Tuscany in 940; His 1st.⁴ Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse became the principal ally of the Carolingian Louis IV in the Midi circa 941.⁵ He married Garsinde de Gascogne, daughter of García Sánchez "le Courbe", before 947; His 2nd.² Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse married Aimerudis d' Auvergne, daughter of Raymond d' Auvergne, before 950; His 2nd.² Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse died in 950 at age 50 years.⁴ He was the predecessor of Guillaume III "Taillefer", comte de Toulouse; Count of Toulouse.^8,9

     Also called Hywel ap Cadell.⁶ Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru also went by the name of Howel "the Good". He was the successor of Brenin Seisyllwg Cadell ap Rhodri o Gwynedd; King of Seisyllwg.⁷ Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru was the successor of Anarawd ap Rhodri, Brenin Gwynedd; King of Deheubarth.⁷ Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru was born in 887 at Dynevor Castle, Llandyfeisant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.^5,1 He was the son of Brenin Seisyllwg Cadell ap Rhodri o Gwynedd and Rheingar (?).^4,5 Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru was took over Dyfed on the death of the brother (Rhodri) of his step-father, Llwyrch, in 904.⁸ He married Elen ferch Llywarch o Ddyfed, daughter of Brenin Ddyfed Llywarch ap Hyfaidd o Ddyfed, in 904.^8,7 Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru was the predecessor of Brenin Ddyfed Rhodri ap Hyfaidd o Ddyfed; King of Dyfed.⁷ King of Dyfed at Southwest Wales between 904 and 950.⁷ Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru united the kingdoms of Seisyllwg and Dyfed to become the first King of South Wales (Deheubarth) in 909. King of Seisyllwg at Southwest Wales between 909 and 950.⁷ He shared with his brothers lands in Ceredigon and Ystrad Tywi after the death of their father, Cadell, in 910.⁸ King of Deheubarth at Wales between 916 and 950.⁷ He was united the inheritance of his brothers into his own lands in 920.⁸ Chronicle of Ystrad Fflur 927: "In this year Hywel ap Cadell submitted to Athelstan."⁹ Chronicle of Ystrad Fflur 929: "In this year Hywel ap Cadell made pilgrimage to Rome."¹⁰ He was acquired Gwynedd (North Wales) after the death of Idwal Foel in 942.⁸ King of Gwynedd at Northwest Wales between 942 and 950.⁷ Chronicle of Ystrad Fflur 945: "In this year Hywel ap Cadell ordered the laws to be codified."⁶ He was ruled from his principle court at Dinefwr at Wales. Chronicle of Ystrad Fflur 949: "In this year king Hywel Dda ap Cadell the head and glory of all the Britons died."¹¹ He died in 950 at age 63 years.^4,2,12,13 Annals of Ulster 950: "Hywel, king of Wales, dies. / Oel, ri Bretan, moritur."¹³ "In the perspective of the Dark Ages he was a powerful prince, and it may be that later generations borrowed his personal authority to buttress their own power."⁸ "Like his grandfather, Rhodri the Great, Hywel was given an epithet by a later generation. He became known as Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good), although it would be wrong to consider that goodness to be innocent and unblemished. In the age of Hywel, the essential attribute of a state builder was ruthlessness, an attribute which Hywel possessed, if it is true that it was he who ordered the killing of Llywarch of Dyfed, as some have claimed."⁸ He was the predecessor of Brenin Deheubarth Owain ap Hywel Dda; King of Deheubarth.¹⁴

     Cadwgan ab Owain o Gwent was born circa 872.¹ He was the son of Brenin Glwyssing Owain ap Hywel o Gwent and Elen verch Rhodri o Gwynedd.¹ Cadwgan ab Owain o Gwent died in 950.¹

     Matudán mac Áeda, rí Uladh was the son of Áed mac Eochocáin, rí Uladh and Barrdub ingen Lethlobair Uí Eathach Uladh. Also called King Matudán of Ulster. Matudán mac Áeda, rí Uladh died in 950.¹

     Fortun Zuria, Señor de Vizcaya married Aurea.¹ Fortun Zuria, Señor de Vizcaya was born circa 870.¹ He was the son of Suaro Zuria, Señor de Vizcaya and Iñiga de Biscay.¹ Fortun Zuria, Señor de Vizcaya died in 950.¹