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     Graf im Breisgau Berthold II "Birchtilo" im Breisgau was born circa 955?. He was the son of Vogt von Basel, Graf im Breisgau Berthold I "Bezelin" im Breisgau.¹ Graf im Breisgau Berthold II "Birchtilo" im Breisgau married Gräfin im Breisgau Bertha von Büren, daughter of Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Büren and Gräfin im Chiemgau Willa von Bayern.¹ Graf im Breisgau Berthold II "Birchtilo" im Breisgau died on 27 February 1005/6.²

     Heinrich, Graf von Speyer was related to Konrad II "der Salier", imperator augustus; the son of Count Henry of Speyer.⁴ Heinrich, Graf von Speyer was born after 970. He was the son of Otto II, Herzog von Kärnten and Judith von Bayern.³ Heinrich, Graf von Speyer married Adelaide von Elsaß, daughter of Gerhard, Graf von Elsaß and Eva von Lothringen, before 990.³ Heinrich, Graf von Speyer was passed over in his inheritances in favour of a younger brother in 1004.⁴ He died on 4 November 1006.³

     Also called Adalmode de Gévaudan.³ Adelmodie de Limoges was born circa 955. She was the daughter of Geraud de Limoges and Rothilde de Brosse.² Adelmodie de Limoges married Adalbert I, comte de la Marche & de Périgord, son of Boson I "le Vieil", comte de la Marche & de Perigord and Emma, comtesse de Périgord, circa 975; His 1st. Her 1st.¹ Adelmodie de Limoges married Guillaume III "le Grand", comte de Poitou et duc d' Aquitaine, son of Guillaume II "Bras de Fer", comte de Poitou et duc d' Aquitaine and Emma de Blois; His 1st. Her 1st.³ Adelmodie de Limoges died before 1005.³ She died between 1007 and 1011.⁴

     Bouchard I "le Viel", comte de Vendôme was born circa 940?. He was the son of Foulques II "le Bon", comte d'Anjou and Gerberge (?).¹ Bouchard I "le Viel", comte de Vendôme married Elisabeth, comtesse de Corbeil.¹ Bouchard I "le Viel", comte de Vendôme died on 26 February 1007.¹

     Gisela, Herzogin von Bayern was the sister of Rudolph III.⁴ She was born between 950 and 955.⁵ She was the daughter of Konrad III "der Friedfertige", König von Hoch-Burgund and Königin von Burgund Adelania (?).^1,3,2 Gisela, Herzogin von Bayern married Heinrich II "der Zänker", Herzog von Bayern, son of Heinrich I "der Bayer", Herzog von Bayern and Herzogin von Bayern Judith von Bayern, in 972.^1,3,4,5 Gisela, Herzogin von Bayern died on 21 July 1007 at Regensburg, Bavaria.^1,3,2 Gisela, Herzogin von Bayern was buried in Regensburg Niedermünster, Bavaria.²

     Menendo González, conde de Galicia was born in 965. He was the son of Gonzalo Menendez, conde de Galicia and Ilduara Peláez.² Menendo González, conde de Galicia married Mayor de Galicia, daughter of N. N. (?), before 996; His 1st.¹ Menendo González, conde de Galicia was a witness where Alfonso V "el Noble", rey de León raised in Galicia by Count Menendo González and his wife Countess Mayor.³ Menendo González, conde de Galicia was raised the young Alfonso V of Leon on the death of his father, Vermudo II, and gave him his daughter, Elvira in marriage.³ He died in 1008 at age 43 years. He was possibly assassinated.⁴ He was a witness where Fernando I Sánchez "el Magno", rey de Castilla y de León asserted the claims of his wife Sancha to the properties the valleys of the Duero and the Miño of the old comital house for she was a granddaughter of Menendo González after 1035.⁴

     Rotbold II, comte de Provence was born in 961.² He was the son of Boson II, comte de Provence and Constantia, comtesse de Vienne.² Rotbold II, comte de Provence married Eimildis de Gévaudan before 968.² Count of Provence at France between 993 and 1008.³ Rotbold II, comte de Provence died in 1008 at age 47 years.² He was the predecessor of comte de Provence Rotbold III d' Arles; Count of Provence.³

     Also called Otto II von Tullfeld.² Graf im Grabfeld Otto II von Babenberg was son of Graf Otto I im Grabfeld.¹ He was born circa 945. He was the son of Graf im Grabfeld Otto I von Babenberg. Graf im Grabfeld at Bavaria, Germany, between 995 and 1008.¹ Graf im Grabfeld Otto II von Babenberg died in 1008.¹

     Also called Otto.⁵ Pietro II, doge di Venezia was born circa 961 at Venice, Italy.⁶ He was the son of St. Pietro Orsèolo I, doge di Venezia and Felicitas di Malpiero.^3,4 Pietro II, doge di Venezia married Maria Candiano, daughter of Vitale Candiano , doge della Repubblica di Venezia, before 983.⁷ Pietro II, doge di Venezia was elected, at the young age of thirty, to be Doge in 991.^8,2 26th Doge of Venice between 991 and 1008.^8,9,10 He was a statesman, warrior, and diplomatist of genius.¹¹ He negotiated with Basil II the most favorable trade deal Venice ever had with the Byzantine Empire, with an imperial chrysobul undertaken to admit bone fide Venetian goods at tariffs far lower than normal in March 992.¹² He good friends with the Emperor Otto III in 996.¹² He was the head of one of the mightiest naval powers in the Middle Ages circa 1000.¹³ He initiated what is the oldest Venetian festival, the Festival of the Ascension, in 1000. Duke of Dalmatia at Northern Adriatic Sea between 1000 and 1009. He set out with a great fleet to subjugate the Slav Pirates, the Uscoks, that operated from the shelter of the Dalmatian Coast, and on defeating them took the title of Duke of Dalmatia on 9 May 1000. He associated his older son to the ducal throne circa 1002.¹⁴ He relieved the Saracen siege of the Byzantine city of Bari, the largest and most important greek community on the peninsula, by blockading the Saracen fleet, bringing provisions to the starving city, and after a three day battle outside the harbor, putting the aggresors to flight on 6 September 1002.¹⁵ He associated his younger son, Otto, with the ducal throne circa 1006.¹⁴ He left a will in 1006; He left the bulk of his possessions to the Church and poor.¹⁴ He died in 1008 at Venice. He withdrew to a remote wing of the palace, seperating himself even from his wife. He died two years later.¹⁴ He was the predecessor of Ottone, doge di Venezia; 27th Doge of Venice.^9,10

     Duke of Salonica John Rhodocanakis was born in 972.¹ He was the son of 3rd Governor of Rhodes Nikephoros Rhodocanakis and Maria Botaneiates.¹ Duke of Salonica John Rhodocanakis married Pulcherra Argyre, daughter of Leo Argyros and Anna Corressio, in 991.¹ Duke of Thessalonica at Greece.¹ Duke of Salonica John Rhodocanakis died in 1008 at age 36 years.¹

     Pulcherra Argyre was born in 974.¹ She was the daughter of Leo Argyros and Anna Corressio.¹ Pulcherra Argyre married Duke of Salonica John Rhodocanakis, son of 3rd Governor of Rhodes Nikephoros Rhodocanakis and Maria Botaneiates, in 991.¹ Pulcherra Argyre died in 1008 at age 34 years.¹

     Also called Prince Gurgen of Lower Tao.¹ Gurgen II, King of K'art'li was born circa 937?. He was the son of Bagrat II, King of K'art'li. Gurgen II, King of K'art'li married Queen Gurandukhti Anchabadze, daughter of Giorgi II, King of Egris-Abkhazeti.² Gurgen II, King of K'art'li was the successor of Bagrat II, King of K'art'li; King of Kartli.³ King of Kartli at Transcaucasia between 994 and 1008.³ Gurgen II, King of K'art'li ruled in Northern Tao, and did invade Southern Tao to reclaim it from the Byzantines, but the outcome of that remains unclear.⁴ He was a witness where Basil II Bulgaroctonos, basileus Rhomaiôn journeyed into Armenia, where honored the forces of Tayk', and meeting the king of Apxazia (Georgia) and his father Gurgen, greatly glorified them, giving Bagrat the honor of Curopalate and to his father that of Magister, and dismissed them in peace, in 1001.⁵ Gurgen II, King of K'art'li met the Emperor Basil II on his passing through Armenia, and was bestowed with the honor of Magister in 1001.⁵ He died in 1008.

     Hildegarde de Blois was born after 943. She was the daughter of Thibaut I "le Tricheur", comte de Blois and Liutgardis de Vermandois.¹ Hildegarde de Blois married Hugues I de Château-Dun, son of Rampo de Châteaudun and Mathilde de Vendôme; Her 2nd (widow). Hildegarde de Blois died after 1008.

     Also called Mathilda of Saxony. Mechtild Billung was daughter of Duke Hermann of Saxony.³ She was born in 940. She was the daughter of Hermann I, Herzog von Sachsen and Hildegarde von Westerbourg.^1,2 A contract for the marriage of Mechtild Billung and Boudewijn III, Graaf van Vlaanderen was signed before 941. Her 1st. Mechtild Billung married Boudewijn III, Graaf van Vlaanderen, son of Arnulf I "de Grote", Graaf van Vlaanderen and Alix de Vermandois, in 961; Her 1st.² "Qui Balduinus ex Mathilde filium genuit Arnolfum minorem, et immatura morte praeventus morbo variolorum periit."⁴ Mechtild Billung married Gottfried I "der Gefangene", Graf von Verdun, son of Gozelo, Graf im Ardennengau, Graf im Bidgau and Uda vom Metzgau; Her 2nd (widow).² Mechtild Billung died on 25 May 1008 at age 68 years.²

     Also called Geoffrey-Berengar.² Geoffroy I, comte de Bretagne was born in 980.³ He was the son of Conan I "le Tort", comte de Rennes and Ermengarde d'Anjou.^1,2 Duke of Brittany between 992 and 1008. Geoffroy I, comte de Bretagne married Hawise de Normandie, daughter of Richard I "Sans Peur", Leader of the Normans of Rouen and Gunnor de Crepon, between 996 and 999.^4,2,3 Geoffroy I, comte de Bretagne was the predecessor of duc de Bretagne Alain III "le Rebru" de Bretagne; Duke of Brittany.⁵ Geoffroy I, comte de Bretagne died on 20 November 1008 at age 28 years. He died while on pilgrimage to Rome.^4,3

     Effroy, seigneur de Preuilly was born circa 950.¹ He was the son of Fulcufe, seigneur de Preuilly.¹ Effroy, seigneur de Preuilly married Béatrix d'Issoudun.¹ Effroy, seigneur de Preuilly died circa 1009.¹

     Dub Choblaig ingen Cathail of Connacht was the daughter of Cathal, rí Connacht.¹ Dub Choblaig ingen Cathail of Connacht was daughter of the king of Connacht.² She married Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann*, son of Cennétig mac Lorcáin, rí Tuadh Mumhan and Bé Binn ingen Aurchada Uí Briúin Seóla; His 4th?^1,2 Chronicon Scotorum 1009: "Dub Cablaigh, daughter of the king of Connacht, wife of Brian son of Cendétigh, dies."² Dub Choblaig ingen Cathail of Connacht died in 1009.²

     Béatrix d'Issoudun was born circa 960.¹ She married Effroy, seigneur de Preuilly, son of Fulcufe, seigneur de Preuilly.¹ Béatrix d'Issoudun died after 1009.¹

     Brun "der Jüngere" von Querfurt was born between 973 and 974.¹ He was the son of Brun "der Ältere", Graf zu Querfurt-Schrapelau and Ida , wife of Brun von Querfurt.¹ Brun "der Jüngere" von Querfurt died on 9 March 1009.¹

     Brun "der Ältere", Graf zu Querfurt-Schrapelau was born circa 945?. He was the son of Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg and Frideruna (?).¹ Brun "der Ältere", Graf zu Querfurt-Schrapelau married Ida , wife of Brun von Querfurt.¹ Brun "der Ältere", Graf zu Querfurt-Schrapelau died on 19 October 1009.²

      Count at Northern Hessegau, Germany. Margrave of Merseburg at Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.¹ Markgraf von Merseburg Dedi I von Wettin was born circa 946. He was the son of Graf im Gau Budsici Dietrich I von Wettin. Markgraf von Merseburg Dedi I von Wettin was was an opponent of Otto II in 976. He married Markgräfin von Merseburg Thietburg von Haldensleben, daughter of Dietrich von Haldensleben, Markgraf der sächsischen Nordmark and N. N. von Walbeck, before 19 December 985. Markgraf von Merseburg Dedi I von Wettin died on 13 November 1009 at Mose, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. Slain.²

     Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau was the father of Liudolf, Graf von Braunschweig; son of Empress Gisela by her first husband Bruno of Braunschweig.³ Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau was the father of Liudolf, Graf von Braunschweig; only son of Graf Brun von Braunschweig by his (2nd?) wife Gisela von Schwaben, daughter of Duke Herman II.² Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau was son of Graf Brun im Derlingau and Hildeswinde, daughter of Graf Wichmann II.² He was born circa 960. He was the son of Brun, Graf im Derlingau and Hildeswinde (?).² Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau married Gerburg von Stade; His 1st. Her 2nd.² Graf von Braunschweig at Lower Saxony, Germany.² Graf im Derlingau at (Lower Saxony), German Empire.² "comes de Bruneswic".² Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau married Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben, daughter of Hermann II, Herzog von Schwaben and Gerberga, Gräfin von Werl, Herzogin von Schwaben, before 1002; His 2nd. Her 1st.^4,5 Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau was a pretender to the throne in 1002.² He died circa 1010. Murdered.⁶ He was founded the town of Brunswick (Braunschweig) at Lower Saxony, Germany.

     Cathal, rí Connacht was the son of Conchobar, rí Connacht.^1,2 Of Síol Muiredhaigh branch of the Uí Briúin Ai. Cathal, rí Connacht married Sadb ingen Áeda, daughter of Áed mac Taidg.³ Cathal, rí Connacht fought with Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, King of Ireland, and Cearbhall, son of Muirigen, King of Leinster, against Cormac, son of Cuileannan, King of Caiseal, the battle was gained over Cormac, and he himself was slain, though his loss was mournful, for he was a king, a bishop, an anchorite, a scribe, and profoundly learned in the Scotic tongue, in 903 at the Battle of Bealach-Mughna, Ireland.⁴ Annals of the Four Masters 903: "The battle of Bealach-Mughna was fought by Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, King of Ireland, and Cearbhall, son of Muirigen, King of Leinster, and by Cathal, son of Conchobhar, King of Connaught, against Cormac, son of Cuileannan, King of Caiseal. The battle was gained over Cormac, and he himself was slain, though his loss was mournful, for he was a king, a bishop, an anchorite, a scribe, and profoundly learned in the Scotic tongue. These were the nobles who fell along with him, name, Fogartach the Wise, son of Suibhne, lord of Ciarraighe-Cuirche; Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, lord of Osraighe; Maelgorm, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra; Maelmorda, lord of Raith-linn; Ailill, son of Eoghan, Abbot of Trian-Corcaighe; Colman, Abbot of Ceann-Eitigh; and the lord of Corca-Duibhne; and many other nobles besides them, and six thousand men along with them. / Cath Bhealaigh Mughna ria f-Flann mac Maoil Sechlainn, rí Ereann, & ria c-Cerbhall, mac Muireigein, rí Laighen, & ria c-Cathal, mac Conchobhair, rí Connacht for Corbmac mac Cuilennáin, rí Caisil. Ro meabhaidh an cath for Corbmac & at-rochair féin ann, gér bo liacha thuitim, uair rí, easpucc, angcoire, scribhnidh, & egnaidh derscaighthe isin m-berla Scoiteccdha esidhe. At iad na saer-clanna torcratar imaille fris. Foghartach, .i. eccnaidhe mac Suibhne, tighearna Ciarraighe Cuirche, Ceallach mac Cearbhaill, tighearna Osraighe, Maol Gorm, tighearna Ciarraighe Luachra, Maol Mórdha, tighearna Raithlinne, Ailell, mac Eoghain, abb Trín Corcaighe, Colman, abb Cind Éittigh, & tighearna Corca Duibhne, & aroile saor-clanna cenmotát-sidhe go sé mílibh h-i maille friú." ( (an unknown value)).⁵ He witnessed the death of Cellach mac Cerbaill, tigherna Osraighe in 903 at on the seventh of the Calends of September, the Battle of Bealach-Mughna, Ireland; He fell in battle, as an ally of Cormac, son of Cuileannan, King of Caiseal, against Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, King of Ireland; Cearbhall, son of Muirigen, King of Leinster; and Cathal, son of Conchobhar, King of Connaught.⁶ King of Connacht at "903" in 907.⁴ Cathal, rí Connacht slew Cellach mac Cerbaill, tigherna Osraighe in battle in 908; He was killed in the battle fought between the men of Mumu, the Leth Cuinn, and the Laigin in Mag Ailbi on the feast of Dagán of Inber Dáile, i.e. on Tuesday the Ides 13th of September, the thirteenth of the moon.^7,8 Cathal, rí Connacht was the successor of Conchobar, rí Connacht; 44th King of Connacht.^9,2 46th King of Connacht at Ireland between 973 and 1009.^10,11,2 Annals of Ulster 1001: "The causeway of Áth Luain was made by Mael Sechnaill and by Cathal son of Conchobor. / Tochur Atha Luain la Mael Sechnaill & la Cathal m. Conchobuir."¹² Chronicon Scotorum 1009: "Cathal son of Conchobor, king of Connacht, died on pilgrimage."¹ Cathal, rí Connacht died in 1010.^13,10 He was the predecessor of Tadg in Eich Gil, rí Connacht; 47 King of Connacht.^11,10,14,2

     Also called Bertha de Toscane. Bertha of Tuscany was born circa 913.¹ She married Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse, son of Raymond II, comte de Toulouse and Gunhilde d' Urgell, in 940; His 1st.¹ Bertha of Tuscany died in 1010.

     Tetberga de Provenza was born in 980?.¹ She was the daughter of Rotbold II, comte de Provence and Eimildis de Gévaudan. Tetberga de Provenza married Armengol I "el de Cordoba", conde de Urgell, son of Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona and Luitgarde de Toulouse.¹ Tetberga de Provenza died in 1010? At age 30 years.¹

      Armengol I "el de Cordoba", conde de Urgell was born in 975.¹ He was the son of Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona and Luitgarde de Toulouse. Count of Urgell at Catalonia, Spain, between 992 and 1010.² Armengol I "el de Cordoba", conde de Urgell married Tetberga de Provenza, daughter of Rotbold II, comte de Provence and Eimildis de Gévaudan.¹ Armengol I "el de Cordoba", conde de Urgell led a successful Catalan attack on the Moslems in 1008. He died on 1 September 1010 at Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, at age 35 years. Killed in battle. He was the predecessor of Armengol II "el Peregrino", conde d' Urgell; Count of Urgell.

     Gondemaro of the Asturias was born circa 967. He was the son of Piniola Jimeno of the Asturias and Eldonza Muñez (?). Gondemaro of the Asturias died in 1011.

     Count of Lyon.² Count of la Forez.² Artaud II, comte de Lyon & de Forest was born circa 947?. He was the son of Gerard and Gimberga (?).¹ Artaud II, comte de Lyon & de Forest married Theutberga of Vienne, daughter of Hugh of Vienne and Willa de Bourgogne; His 1st.² Artaud II, comte de Lyon & de Forest died in 1011.¹

     Ætheling Æthelstan of Wessex was born in 986.¹ He was the son of Æthelred II "the Unready", King of the English and Ælfgifu of Northumbria.^1,2 Ætheling Æthelstan of Wessex died in 1011 at age 25 years. Killed in battle against the Danes. He was never married.¹ He left a will in 1014; "Will of the Ætheling Æthelstan, including bequests of land at Adderbury, Oxon., Marlow, Bucks., and (Steeple) Morden, Cambs., to Old Minster, Winchester; at Hollingbourne and Garrington in Littlebourne, Kent, to Christ Church, Canterbury; at Rotherfield (? Sussex) to Nunnaminster, Winchester; at Chalton, Hants., Northtune and at Mollington, Oxon., to King Æthelred; land in East Anglia and Peacesdele (? Peak District or Pegsdon, Beds.) to Edmund, his brother; at Hambleden, Bucks., to Ælfmær; at Cumtune to Godwine; at Westune to Ælfswith; at Heorulfestune to Ælfwine; at Catherington, Hants., to Ælfmær; at Hockcliffe, Beds., to Siferth; at Tewin, Herts., to Æthelweard the Stammerer and to Lyfing; at Lutegaresheale (? Ludgershall, Wilts.), to Godwine the Driveller."³ He left a will, which is dated 1114 (proven this date?), including bequests of land to King Æthelred, his brother Edmund, in 1014.⁴

     Conde de Asturias Gundemaro Pinioliz was the founder of the monastery of San Salvador de Tol.⁴ He was born circa 974?. He was the son of Piniolo Gundemariz and Jimena Velaz.^2,3 Conde de Asturias Gundemaro Pinioliz married Muniadona (?).⁵ Conde de Asturias Gundemaro Pinioliz died in 1011.¹

     Advocate of Saint-Valery Gilbert de St. Valéry married N. N. de Normandie, daughter of Richard III, duc de Normandie and Papia de Envermeu.¹ Advocate of Saint-Valery Gilbert de St. Valéry was born circa 956. He was the son of Bernard I de St. Valéry and Emma de St. Valéry. Advocate of Saint-Valery Gilbert de St. Valéry died after 1011.

     Bernard I, Herzog von Sachsen was born circa 940. He was the son of Hermann I, Herzog von Sachsen and Hildegarde von Westerbourg.^3,2 Bernard I, Herzog von Sachsen succeeded Hermann, his father, to the Duchy of Saxony in 973. Duke of Saxony at German Empire between 973 and 1011.⁴ He married Hildegarde von Stade, daughter of Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade and Hildegarde von Rheinhausen, circa 990.^5,2,6 Bernard I, Herzog von Sachsen died on 7 February 1011.⁷ Bernard I, Herzog von Sachsen was buried in Michaeliskl, Lunenburg.²

     Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the father of Bernard Roger I, comte de Couserans, de Foix et de Bigorre; the son of Roger I, comte de Carcassone, and Adelais, sister of Baldwin de Pons.³ Also called conde de Carcasona Roger I de Carcasona.⁴ Comte de Comminges at Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees, France.³ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the father of Ermesinde, regente de Barcelona; the daughter of Roger I, comte de Carcassone, and Adelais, sister of Baldwin de Pons.³ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the successor of Arsinda, comtesse de Carcassone; comtesse de Carcassone.^5,3 Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the successor of Arsinda, comtesse de Carcassone; heiress of Rasez. Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the successor of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans; Count of Carcassonne.⁶ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was born circa 945. He was the successor of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans; Count of Couserans.³ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the successor of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans; Count of Comminges.³ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the son of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans and Arsinda, comtesse de Carcassone.² Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the successor of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans; Lord of Foix.⁷ Comte de Rasez between 957 and April 1011.³ Count of Carcassonne at Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, between 957 and April 1011.^3,6 Count of Couserans at Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées, France, between 957 and April 1011.³ Lord of Foix at Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées, France, between 957 and April 1011.^3,7 Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges married Adelais de Pons before April 970; Her 2nd (widow).^1,3 Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges died after April 1011.^8,3 He was the predecessor of Bernard Roger I, comte de Couserans, de Foix et de Bigorre; comte de Couserans.³ Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the predecessor of Bernard Roger I, comte de Couserans, de Foix et de Bigorre; 1st Count of Foix.^3,7 Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges was the predecessor of Roger II, comte de Carcassone; comte de Carcassonne.^3,6

     Adelais de Pons was the mother of Bernard Roger I, comte de Couserans, de Foix et de Bigorre; the son of Roger I, comte de Carcassone, and Adelais, sister of Baldwin de Pons.¹ Adelais de Pons was the sister of Baldwin de Pons.¹ She was the mother of Ermesinde, regente de Barcelona; the daughter of Roger I, comte de Carcassone, and Adelais, sister of Baldwin de Pons.¹ Adelais de Pons was born circa 945.² She married Roger I "el Viejo", comte de Comminges, son of Arnaldo, comte de Comminges et de Couserans and Arsinda, comtesse de Carcassone, before April 970; Her 2nd (widow).^2,1 Adelais de Pons died after April 1011.^3,1

     Hildegarde von Stade was born between 974 and 976.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade and Hildegarde von Rheinhausen.^1,2 Hildegarde von Stade married Bernard I, Herzog von Sachsen, son of Hermann I, Herzog von Sachsen and Hildegarde von Westerbourg, circa 990.^1,3,4 Hildegarde von Stade died on 3 October 1011.^1,5 Hildegarde von Stade was buried in Michaeliskl, Lunenburg.¹

     Äbtissin von Essen Mathilde von Sachsen was born in 949.² She was the daughter of Herzog von Schwaben Liudolf von Sachsen and Herzogin von Schwaben Ida von Schwaben.¹ Abbess of Essen between 965 and 1011.¹ Äbtissin von Essen Mathilde von Sachsen died on 6 November 1011 at age 62 years.³

     Konrad I "der Ältere", Herzog von Franken und Kärnten was born circa 975.² He was the son of Otto II, Herzog von Kärnten.¹ Konrad I "der Ältere", Herzog von Franken und Kärnten married Mathilda von Schwaben, daughter of Hermann II, Herzog von Schwaben and Gerberga, Gräfin von Werl, Herzogin von Schwaben, circa 1002; Her 1st.^1,3 Duke of Franconia at Germany between 1004 and 1011. Duke of Carinthia at Austria between 1004 and 1011.² Konrad I "der Ältere", Herzog von Franken und Kärnten died on 12 December 1011.²

     Fredeburga de Provence was born circa 950. She was the daughter of Richard Constantine de Provence. Fredeburga de Provence married comte de Vion Guigues IV de Grenoble, son of sire de Vion Guigues III de Vion and Fredeburga (?), before 970.¹ Fredeburga de Provence died circa 1012.²

     Hugues I de Château-Dun was born circa 975. He was the son of Rampo de Châteaudun and Mathilde de Vendôme.¹ Hugues I de Château-Dun married Hildegarde de Blois, daughter of Thibaut I "le Tricheur", comte de Blois and Liutgardis de Vermandois; Her 2nd (widow). Hugues I de Château-Dun died circa 1012.

     Albert I, comte de Namur was the successor of Robert I, comte de Namur; 2nd Count of Namur.^2,3 Albert I, comte de Namur was born circa 973. He was the son of Robert I, comte de Namur and Ermengarde de Lorraine. 3rd Count of Namur at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 981 and 1000.^2,3 Albert I, comte de Namur married Ermengardis de Lothier, daughter of duc de Lothier Otto de Lothier and Adelais (?), circa 1003.^4,5 Albert I, comte de Namur died in 1010.⁴ He died in 1012.³ He was the predecessor of Robert II, comte de Namur; 4th Count of Namur.³

     Bouchard I "le Barbu", seigneur de Montmorency and Thibaud "Fille-Etoupe", seigneur de Bray & de Montlhéry appear to have been a brothers.³ Bouchard I "le Barbu", seigneur de Montmorency was born before 975. He was the son of N. N. de Montlhéry.³ Bouchard I "le Barbu", seigneur de Montmorency married N. N. (?) before 1012; Her 2nd (widow).⁴ Bouchard I "le Barbu", seigneur de Montmorency died in 1012.

     Comte Hludowic de Basse-Lorraine was born circa 980.^2,3 He was the son of Carolus I, duc de Lothier and Adelais (?).^2,1 Comte Hludowic de Basse-Lorraine died in 1012.^2,1

     Patricius Romanorum John II Crescentius was born circa 975. He was the son of Crescentius II "the Younger", Patricius Romanorum.¹ Patricius Romanorum John II Crescentius was a witness where Otto III "das Wunder der Welt", imperator augustus was forced to flee Rome, which had become his permanent residence, in face of a rebellion led by John Crescentius in 1001.¹ Patricius Romanorum John II Crescentius was probably the prime mover of the rebellion which compelled the emperor, Otto III, and Pope Silvester II (999-1003), the first pope of French nationality, to flee in 1001.¹ He assumed supreme authority in Rome, and after the death of the Emperor Otto III took the title of Patricius Romanorum on 24 January 1002.¹ He died in 1012 at springtime. With his death the Crescentii disappeared from the history of Rome.^1,2

     Adele (?) was born circa 977. She associated with Adalbert I, Markgraf von Mailand, son of Otbert II, Pfalzgraf von Mailand and Railinda di Como; She lived under the "Salic Law" meaning she was a pagan.¹ Adele (?) died after 1012.

     Adelais de Basse-Lorraine was born circa 975.¹ She was the daughter of Carolus I, duc de Lothier and Adelais (?).¹ Adelais de Basse-Lorraine died after 1012.¹

     Hermann III, Herzog von Schwaben was born circa 994.¹ He was the son of Hermann II, Herzog von Schwaben and Gerberga, Gräfin von Werl, Herzogin von Schwaben. Hermann III, Herzog von Schwaben was the successor of Hermann II, Herzog von Schwaben; Duke of Swabia.² Hermann III, Herzog von Schwaben succeeded his father? to the duchy of Swabia in 1003. Duke of Swabia at Holy Roman Empire between 1003 and 1012.² He died on 1 April 1012. He died young and unmarried, the last Duke of Swabia of the Franconian house.³ He was the predecessor of Ernst I "der Ältere", Herzog von Schwaben; Duke of Swabia.²

     Liutgard von Meißen was born between 985 and 990.¹ She was the daughter of Ekkehart I, Markgraf von Meißen and Suanehild, Markgräfin von Nordmark.¹ Liutgard von Meißen married Werner, Graf von Walbeck, Markgraf von der Nordmark, son of Lothar III, Graf von Walbeck, Margraf von Nordmark and Godila von Rothenburg, in 1002.¹ Liutgard von Meißen died on 13 November 1012.¹

     Also called Reginar IV, Graf von Hennegau German.⁴ Régnier IV, comte de Hainaut was the successor of Régnier III, comte de Hainaut; 3rd Count of Hainault.³ Régnier IV, comte de Hainaut was born between 950 and 955.⁴ He was the son of Régnier III, comte de Hainaut and Adela von Löwen.^3,4 Régnier IV, comte de Hainaut married Adwige de France, daughter of Hugues "Capet", roi des Francs Occidentale and Adélaïde d' Aquitaine, circa 998; Her 1st.^5,6,4 4th Count of Hainault at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 998 and 1013.^7,3 Régnier IV, comte de Hainaut died in 1013.^5,3,4 He was the predecessor of Régnier V, comte de Hainaut; 5th Count of Hainault.^3,4

     Otto I de Chiny was born circa 942. He was the son of Arnold von Maingau and Mathilda of Chiny. Otto I de Chiny was built a castle in 971 at Warcq. He was a witness where Adalbert II, Graf von Aosta, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien dispossessed Otto I of Chiny of the Labengau. Otto I de Chiny married Ermengarde de Namur, daughter of Albert I, comte de Namur and Ermengardis de Lothier, before 995; His 2nd. Otto I de Chiny was was an adherant of Charles, Duke of Lorraine, and an enemy of Archbishop Adalbern of Rheims before 1013. He died in 1013.

      Of the Umayyad. Hishâm II al-Mu'ayyad ibn al-Hakam, khalifa al-Qurtubi was born circa 964. He was the son of al-Hakam II al-Mustansir ibn 'Abd al-Rahmân, khalifa al-Qurtubi and Aurora (?).^1,2 Hishâm II al-Mu'ayyad ibn al-Hakam, khalifa al-Qurtubi succeeded his father to the Caliphate at age twelve in 976.³ 3rd Umayyad Caliph at Córdoba, al-Andalusia, Spain, between 976 and 1008.⁴ He was deposed by the hâjib (chamberlain), Muhammad ibn Abî 'Amir, known as al-Mansûr (the terror-inspiring Almanzor of the Christian chronicles), who succeeded in eliminating all temporal power of the caliph and acquired totalitarian power for himself in 1009.^2,5 3rd Umayyad Caliph, restored at Córdoba, al-Andalusia, Spain, between 1010 and 1012.⁴ He died in 1013.¹