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     Tancred de Hauteville was the father of Guillaume "Bras de Fer", comte d' Apulia; the eldest of the 12 sons of Tancred de Hauteville. Tancred de Hauteville was born in 981. He married Muriella de Normandie before 1009; His 1st.¹ Tancred de Hauteville married Fredesende de Normandie before 1015; His 2nd.^1,2 Tancred de Hauteville died circa 1041.^3,1

     Earl of Northumbria Eadwulf II of Northumbria was born in 1008?. He was the son of Uhtred "the Bold", Earl of Northumbria and Ecgthryth of Durham.^3,4 Earl of Northumbria beyond the Tees at England between 1038 and 1041.⁴ High-Reeve of Bamburgh at England between 1038 and 1041.³ Earl of Northumbria Eadwulf II of Northumbria died circa 1041. He was murdered by Siward the Dane.⁵ He was a witness where Siward Digera, Earl of Northumbria killed Eadulf, the Earl of Northumberland, in 1041. Earl of Northumbria Eadwulf II of Northumbria was the predecessor of Siward Digera, Earl of Northumbria; Earl of all Northumbria, from Humber to Tweed.^6,4,5

     Petãr II Deljan, Tsar of Bulgaria was born say 990. He was the son of Gavril Radomir, Tsar of Bulgaria and Hercegnõ Magyarország.¹ Tsar of Bulgaria in 1040/41.² Petãr II Deljan, Tsar of Bulgaria died in 1041.¹ He was deposed and blinded by his cousin in 1041.² Alusian, Tsar of Bulgaria ruled in place of Petãr II Deljan, Tsar of Bulgaria; Tsar of Bulgaria.³ Tsar of Bulgaria between 1041 and 1041. He was restored, but then captured by Byzantium and dying in captivity in 1041.³ He was the predecessor of knez Duklje Konstantin Bodin Vojislavici; Tsar of Bulgaria.⁴

     Also called comte de Louvain Othon de Louvain. Graf von Löwen Otto von Löwen was born circa 1012. He was the son of Graf von Löwen Heinrich I von Löwen.² Graf von Löwen Otto von Löwen was the successor of Graf von Löwen Heinrich I von Löwen; 2nd Count of Louvain.² 3rd Count of Louvain at Brabant between 1038 and 1041.² Graf von Löwen Otto von Löwen died in 1041.^2,3 He was the predecessor of Lambert II "der Gegürtete", Graf von Löwen; 4th Count of Louvain.²

     Of Uí Muiredaig branch of Uí Dúnlaing. Gilla Comgaill mac Duinn Cuan mac Dunlaing Ó Toole was born circa 969. He was the son of rí Laigin Donn Cuan Baethán Ó Toole.¹ Annals of the Loch Cé 1041: "Gilla Comghaill mac Duinn Cuan, mic Dúnlaing, do bhreth a Cill Dara ar éigin, & a mharbad iarum. / Gillacomghaill, son of Donncuan, son of Dunlaing, was forcibly taken from Cill-dara, and afterwards killed."² Annals of Ulster 1041: "Gilla Comgaill son of Donn Cuan son of Dúnlang was forcibly taken from Cell Dara and afterwards put to death. / Gilla Comgaill m. Duinn Cuan m. Dunlaing do breith a Cill Dara ar eicin & a marbad iarum."³ Gilla Comgaill mac Duinn Cuan mac Dunlaing Ó Toole died in 1041. He was forcibly taken from Cell Dara and afterwards put to death.³

     Domnall Remar mac Donnchada Uí Cheinnselaig was the son of Donnchad mac Diarmata, rí Hy Kinsale and Máelmaidne ingen Domnaill.² Annals of Ulster 1041: "Domnall Remar son of Mael na mBó was killed by the Laigin. / Domhnall Remhar m. Mhail na m-Bo do marbad do Laighnibh."³ Domnall Remar mac Donnchada Uí Cheinnselaig died in 1041. He was killed by the Laigin.³

     Bischof von Bamberg Eberhard von Altdorf was born circa 964. He was the son of Rudolf II, Graf von Altorf (Weingarten) and Ita von Öhningen, Gräfin von Altdorf.¹ Bischop of Bamberg between 1007 and 1041.¹ Bischof von Bamberg Eberhard von Altdorf died in 1041.¹

     Miron of Nice was born circa 980. He married Odile of Venice before 1010. Miron of Nice died after 1041.

     Odile of Venice was born circa 985. She married Miron of Nice before 1010. Odile of Venice died after 1041.

     Adolf II, Graf von Berg was born circa 987. He was the son of Hermann II, Vogt von Deutz. Adolf II, Graf von Berg witnessed, with his son Hermann, a document in 1041.² He died after 1041.

      Because he did not have any surname from his ancestors, he took the name of his birth place, Paphlagonia.² Basileus Rhomaiôn Michael IV Paphlagon was born circa 1000. He was the son of N. N. the Paphlagonian.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Michael IV Paphlagon was co-ruler with Zoë, basilissa Rhomaiôn; Empress.⁴ Co-Emperor at Byzantine Empire between 1034 and 1041.² Basileus Rhomaiôn Michael IV Paphlagon owed his elevation to his brother John the Orphanotrophus, an influential and capable eunuch, who brought him to court where the old Macedonian empress Zoe fell in love with him and married him on the death of her husband, Romanus III, in April 1034.⁵ He married Zoë, basilissa Rhomaiôn, daughter of Constantine VIII Porphyrogenitos, basileus Rhomaiôn and Helena of Constantinople, on 12 April 1034 at the Great Palace, Constantinople, Byzantium; Her 2nd. Neglected by her husband, Romanus, she became enamoured of Michael, her young Paphlagonian chamberlain. They were married before the body of Zoë's previous husband had been removed from the area of the pool in which he'd drowned. Killed, some say, by the very couple themselves.³ Basileus Rhomaiôn Michael IV Paphlagon was good and moral, as with all his heart he loved and afraid the God.² He suffered from a secret illness, where many times he fell down without any voice and appeared as dead for one and a half hour each time and then he was raised again and he was coming back in his previous natural condition, and for that reason he placed himself in the hands of the God and his main interest was not to leave any church or monastery in Constantinople without gift or in the whole Roman Empire.² He signed a 30 years' peace with the Fatimid Caliphate, thus ending a period of hostilities, circa 1037.⁵ He captured Messina in 1037 at Sicily.⁵ He captured Syracuse in 1040 at Sicily.⁵ He failed to subdue the ruler of Zeta, but did quell a rebellion in the Bulgarian provinces between 1040 and 1041.⁵ He died on 10 December 1041 at Constantinople, Byzantine Empire. He was mortally ill, from a continuously worsening epilepsy condition, and on his return from the Balkans he retired to the monastery of SS. Cosmas and Damian, where he died.⁵
Basileus Rhomaiôn Michael IV Paphlagon was buried in the Monastary of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Constantinople, Byzantium.

     Graf von Wettin-Goseck, Pfalzgraf von Sachsen Friedrich I von Wettin was born before 982. He was the son of Graf vom Hassegau Burchard von Wettin. Graf von Wettin-Goseck, Pfalzgraf von Sachsen Friedrich I von Wettin married Agnes von Weimar, daughter of Wilhelm II "der Große", Graf von Weimar, before 1025.¹ Graf von Wettin-Goseck, Pfalzgraf von Sachsen Friedrich I von Wettin died before 1042.

     Adelaide de Soissons was born circa 960. She was the daughter of comte de Soissons Gesilbert de Soissons.¹ Adelaide de Soissons married comte de Soissons Guy de Vermandois, son of Albert I "le Pieux", comte de Vermandois and Gerberge de Hainaut, circa 980. Adelaide de Soissons married Nocher I de Bar-sur-Aube, son of Archard de la Ferte-sur-Aube and Archarde de Bar-sur-Aube, after 990; Her 2nd. Adelaide de Soissons died before 1042.

     Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat married Waza (?).² Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat was born circa 960?. He was the son of Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat and N. N. von Piacenza.^2,1 Margrave of Montferrat between 991 and 1042.³ Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat died before 1042.⁴ He was the predecessor of Markgraf von Montferrat Wilhelm III von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.¹ Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat was the predecessor of Otto II, Markgraf von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.⁵

     King of Sevilla Abu al-Qasim Muhammad I ibn 'Abbad al-Isbili was born in 984.¹ He was the son of 'Abbad ibn Isma'il al-Isbili. King of Sevilla Abu al-Qasim Muhammad I ibn 'Abbad al-Isbili was a prosperous landowner and qadi, a religious judge, circa 1023 at Seville, Spain.¹ He led the townspeople against the Berbers when the Spanish caliphate fell and declared Seville independent of Córdoba in 1023 at Seville, Spain.² King of Seville at Andalucia, Spain, between 1023 and 1042. He died circa 1042 at Seville, Spain.¹

     Irmgard von Verdun was born circa 975. She was the daughter of Gottfried I "der Gefangene", Graf von Verdun and Mechtild Billung.^3,2 Irmgard von Verdun married Graf im Nieder-Lahngau, und von Hammerstein Otto von der Wetterau, son of Heribert I, Graf im Kinziggau and Irmintrud des Brunharingen.^3,2,4 Irmgard von Verdun died in 1042.³

     Cailleach Fíonáin of Dublin was born in 1011?. She was the daughter of Sitric mac Amlaíb, rí Gall and Slani ingen Briain Dál gCais.¹ Annals of the Four Masters 1042: "Sitric, and Cailleach-Finain, his daughter, died in the one month. / Sitriucc & Cailleach Fíonáin, a inghen, d'écc i n-aen-mhi." ( (an unknown value)).¹ Cailleach Fíonáin of Dublin died in 1042 at age 31 years.¹

     Michael V Calaphates, basileus Rhomaiôn was the nephew of Michael IV Paphlagon.^3,4 He was born circa 1020. He was the son of Stephen Calaphates and Maria of Byzantium.² Michael V Calaphates, basileus Rhomaiôn was co-ruler with Zoë, basilissa Rhomaiôn; Empress.⁵ Michael V Calaphates, basileus Rhomaiôn was adopted between 1034 and 1041; by his uncle's elderly wife, the empress Zoë.³ He succeeded his adopted mother's (Zoe) first husband, Michael IV, in 1041. Co-Emperor at Byzantine Empire between 1041 and 1042.⁴ He was exiled his adopted mother, and co-emperor, from Constantinople into a convent on 10 December 1041.³ He was found by an enraged mob while he was hiding, dragged, along with his uncle Constantine, from his refuge, his eyes gouged out, and sent into exile, never to return, on 24 April 1042 at the Church of Saint John of Studius, Constantinople, Byzantium. He died after 1042.⁶

      Hardicanute Cnutsson, King of Denmark and England levied a punishing "fleet-tax" on the people to pay for the expenses of his unnecessary expedition.⁵ He was born in 1018.^2,3 He was the son of Knut "den Stor" Sveinsson, King of England and Denmark and Emma Regina.^1,2,3,4 Hardicanute Cnutsson, King of Denmark and England succeeded his father to the throne of Denmark on 12 November 1035.³ King of Denmark between 12 November 1035 and June 1042.³ He ruled over Denmark this winter, and Magnus over Norway, in 1036.⁶ He was a witness where Magnus "den gode" Óláfsson, King of Norway and Denmark ruled over Norway this winter, and Hardaknut over Denmark, in 1036.⁶ Annals of Monte Fernando 1040: "Ob. Haraldus, successit Hardecnuht filius ejus."⁷ Hardicanute Cnutsson, King of Denmark and England succeeded his half-brother, Harald, to the throne of England, prepared to invade the country and take it from him, the latter died on his own instead, on 10 March 1040.³ King of England between 17 March 1040 and June 1042. Annals of Monte Fernando 1042: "Ob. Hardecnuht, successit Edwardus."⁸ He died on 8 June 1042 at Lambeth at age 24 years. He died of convulsions at a drinking party. He was unmarried.^1,3 Hardicanute Cnutsson, King of Denmark and England was buried in Winchester, England.³

     Also called Graf Heinrich II von Lechsgemünd.¹ Count of Schweinfurt.² Heinrich II von Schweinfurt, Graf an der Pegnitz was born circa 990?. He was born after 1003. He was the son of Heinrich I, Markgraf im bayerischen Nordgau and Gerberge von Henneberg, Markgräfin im bayerischen Nordgau. Heinrich II von Schweinfurt, Graf an der Pegnitz married N. N. von Altdorf, daughter of Kuno I, Graf im Sualafeld.¹ Heinrich II von Schweinfurt, Graf an der Pegnitz was living between 1021 and 1043.³ He married Gerberga von Gleisberg before 1030.² Heinrich II von Schweinfurt, Graf an der Pegnitz died circa 1043.⁴ He died circa 1043.⁵

     Payen de Fréteval was born circa 1020.¹ He was the son of Nivelon I "le Chartrain", seigneur de Fréteval.¹ Payen de Fréteval married Hodierne de Mondoubleau, héritière de Montoire, daughter of Odon de Mondoubleau and Placentia de Montoire.² Payen de Fréteval died circa 1043.¹

     Banquo (of Stewart Myth) was born in 990.¹ He was the son of Kenneth, Thane of Lochaber and Dunclina MacAlpin.¹ Banquo (of Stewart Myth) married Muldivana, daughter of Phaetus, before 1020; 2nd cousins, 1x removed.¹ Banquo (of Stewart Myth) died in 1043 at age 53 years. Slain by Macbeth.¹

     Emenon de Sabran was born circa 1013. He was the son of Rostaing I de Sabran and Beletrude (?). Emenon de Sabran and Rostaing II de Sabran were (an unknown value) in 1043 at St. André, Haute-Garonne, (Avignon) Midi-Pyrénées, France. Emenon de Sabran died after 1043.

     Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was related to Heinrich III "der Schwarze", Kaiser der Römisches Reich; the son of the emperor Conrad II and Gisela of Swabia.⁶ Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was the daughter of Herzog Hermann II.⁷ She was a descendant (6th great-granddaughter) of Charlemagne.⁸ She was the mother of Liudolf, Graf von Braunschweig; son of Empress Gisela by her first husband Bruno of Braunschweig.³ Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was the mother of Liudolf, Graf von Braunschweig; only son of Graf Brun von Braunschweig by his (2nd?) wife Gisela von Schwaben, daughter of Duke Herman II.⁹ Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was related to Herman IV, Herzog von Schwaben, Markgraf von Turin-Susa; the second son of Herzog Ernst I von Schwaben and Gisela von Schwaben.⁷ Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was born on 13 November 989.^10,11 She was the daughter of Hermann II, Herzog von Schwaben and Gerberga, Gräfin von Werl, Herzogin von Schwaben.^4,5 Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was born on 11 November 995 at Goslar.¹² She married Brun, Graf von Braunschweig, Graf im Derlingau, son of Brun, Graf im Derlingau and Hildeswinde (?), before 1002; His 2nd. Her 1st.^13,14 Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben married Ernst I "der Ältere", Herzog von Schwaben, son of Liutpold I "der Erlauchte", Markgraf von Österreich and Richwara, Markgräfin von Österreich, circa 1006; Her 2nd.^15,16 Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was heiress of her young brother, Hermann III, and through her, her husband, Ernst I of the Babenberger family, became Duke of Swabia on 1 April 1012.¹⁷ She married Konrad II "der Salier", imperator augustus, son of Heinrich, Graf von Speyer and Adelaide von Elsaß, in 1016; Her 3rd. 3rd cousins, 1x removed.^1,18,8,5,17 Kaiserin Gisela von Schwaben was the widowed duchess of Swabia in 1016.⁸ She died on 15 February 1043 at Goslar, Lower Saxony, German Empire, at age 53 years, 3 months and 2 days.^9,19,5,20

     Markgraf at Hungary.¹ Leopold I "der Starke", Markgraf der ungarischen Mark was the son of Adalbert I by his first wife Glismod.² He was born in 1025.² He was the son of Adalbert I "der Siegreiche", Markgraf von Österreich and Glismode von Westsachsen.^1,2 Leopold I "der Starke", Markgraf der ungarischen Mark helped his father defeat the Hungarians who had attacked Austria in 1042.¹ He married Ida von Elsdorf, daughter of Liudolf, Graf von Braunschweig and Gertrude van Holland, Gräfin von Braunschweig, before 1043.² Leopold I "der Starke", Markgraf der ungarischen Mark made Markgraf of a new region in Hungary (with his father as regent) on "Fürstentag zu Ingelheim" in December 1043.^1,2 He died on 9 December 1043 at age 18 years. He died a few days after being made Markgraf.^1,2 Leopold I "der Starke", Markgraf der ungarischen Mark was buried in Trier. He was buried in Trier by his uncle, the Archbishop Poppo.²

     Poppo I, Graf von Weimar, Markgraf im Raum Istrien was born circa 985. He was the son of Wilhelm II "der Große", Graf von Weimar.² Poppo I, Graf von Weimar, Markgraf im Raum Istrien married Hadamut von Friaul, Gräfin von Weimar-Orlamünde, daughter of Werigand, Graf von Istrien und Friaul and Willipurg, Gräfin von Ebersberg.^2,1 Poppo I, Graf von Weimar, Markgraf im Raum Istrien died before 1044.³

     Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia was the son of Ashot, brother of Smbat and Gurgen, from the Bagratid clan.¹ He was brother of Smbat (called Shahnshah).³ He was a man mighty and successful in warfare, and he kept the land of Armenia in peace.¹ He was born say 965. He was the son of Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia and Xosrovanuš (?).^1,3,2 Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia was the successor of Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.^4,5 Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia married Queen of Armenia Katranide Siwni, daughter of Vasak I, King of Siwnik'.^3,6 Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia succeeded his brother and ruled twenty-nine years in 994.³ King of Armenia at Transcaucasia between 994 and 1023.^1,3 He chose the architect Trdat (the man who designed the Cathedral of Ani) to build his "millennium" church, The Church of St. Gregory (The Gagikashen) between 1001 and 1005 at Ani, Turkey.² "In the name of God this is the command of me Gagik Šahanšah I have freed the service [zkoün] of Mren which was to Nax?avan of man and ox [zmardoy ev zezin] at the request of the God-honoured Lord Sahak bishop of Ašarunik' who without fail asks for there to be release of my sins by Christ. Now anyone who opposes my commands, whether one out of my own sons or any other, he shall be culpable for my sins and [those] of all my family and the killing of the blood of Christ. Now the maker of this writing may he be blessed by Christ. The holy cathedral and the holy symbol the seal of this writing. The cause of this benefit was Harp tanut?r of Armenia. Vahan priest the carver [gco?]."⁷ He was the predecessor of Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia; King of Armenia.⁴ Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia was the predecessor of Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia; King of Armenia.³ Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia defeated an unspecified number of Turkmens raiding Bjni in northeastern Armenia between 1042 and 1043.⁸ He died circa 1044?. "Now king Gagik reigned for a long time and died in hoary old age, being worthy of a fine remembrance."¹ "In the latter year, the Bagratid king of Ani, Yovhannes-Smbat, was compelled to make the emperor heir to his estates, and in 1045, despite the resistance of Gagik II, Ani was seized by Constantine IX Monomachus." Gagik II was the rightful Bagratid heir. In 1045.⁹

     Also called Ulfrido.¹ Othelendis von Haldensleben was born in 993. She was the daughter of Bernard I von Haldensleben, Markgraf der Nordmark.¹ Othelendis von Haldensleben married Dirk III, Graaf van Holland, son of Arnulf, Graaf van Holland and Luitgard von Lothringen, before 1015. Othelendis von Haldensleben died in 1044 at age 51 years.

     Miles, seigneur de Châtillon founded the church of Bainson.¹ Seigneur de Châtillon & de Basoches.¹ He was born circa 983. He was the son of Hervé, sire de Châtillon-sur-Marne and Gisèle de Cambrai.² Miles, seigneur de Châtillon married N. N. before 1013. Miles, seigneur de Châtillon died in 1044.²

     Sire de Salins Gaucher I de Salins was born circa 1000. He was the son of Humbert II de Salins and Eremburg de Chalon. Sire de Salins Gaucher I de Salins was was a benefactor in 1044 at Abbey of St. Paul, Bréançon, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France. He married Arembourge (?) before 1044; His 2nd. Sire de Salins Gaucher I de Salins died in 1044.²

     Mujahid ibn Yusub al-Dani was born in 989.¹ He was the son of Yasub of Denia.² Ruler of Dania at Alcante, Spain, between 1018 and 1041. Mujahid ibn Yusub al-Dani died in 1044 at Dania, Alcante, Spain, at age 55 years.¹

     Adelaide von Sachsen was born circa 980. She was the daughter of Otto II "der Rote", imperator augustus and Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin.¹ Adelaide von Sachsen died in 1044.¹

     Mathilda von Friesland was born circa 1016.¹ She was the daughter of Liudolf von Friesland.¹ Mathilda von Friesland married Henri I, roi des Francs, son of Robert II "le Pieux", roi des Francs and Constance de Provence dit d'Arles, in 1043; His 2nd (widower).^1,2,3 Mathilda von Friesland died in 1044.²

     Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia was "Smbat who was called Yovhannes".¹ He was physically large and quite fat, but they say that he was more learned than many.¹ He was the successor of Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.^1,2 Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia was born circa 995?. He was the son of Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia and Queen of Armenia Katranide Siwni.^1,2,3 Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia inherited, with his brother, the Kingdom of Armenia from his father in 1020.¹ He succeeded his father and ruled for twenty years.² He was a witness where Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia inherited, with his brother, the Princedom of Armenia from his father in 1020.¹ Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia was fought with his brother about the succession in Armenia, prompting Georgi, King of Abxazia (Georgia) to intervene and reconcile them circa 1020.¹ He was co-ruler with Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia; King of Armenia.⁴ Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia was given as his share of the Armenian Kingdom the stronghold of Ani and the districts surrounding it, on account of his primacy/seniority.¹ King of Armenia at Ani, Byzantine Empire, Transcaucasia, between 1023 and 1043.² "In the year 480 (A.D. 1035), I, Ablgharib [Pahlavid] marzpan (general) took an edict on behalf of Smbat shahanshah (king of kings) to Michael, Emperor of the Greeks, at Constantinople, and with great effort and great expense I bought a fragment of the Holy Cross, and when I returned, completed this temple..." - Part of an inscription on the walls of this church at the Church of the Redeemer, Ani, Turkey, in 1035.⁵ "In the 487th year of the Armenian era (1038) I, Hovhannes shahanshah, son of Gagik shahanshah, donated my orchards in Kulp to my church Surb Hovhannes, which I built with this zhamatun in the monastery of Horomos. Also I granted one hundred loads of salt each year, free of all duty, during the patriarchate of lord Petros and the prelacy of this congregation of father Hovhanness. Now if anyone after us opposes this decree and my grant - he shall be responsible for my sins before God, and shall be cursed in life and in death by the 318 patriarchs who gathered at Nicea. And those who abide by this decree shall be blessed by Christ." - inscription over the west door of the zhamatun at Ani, Turkey, in 1038.⁵ He was the predecessor of Gagik II of Ani, Shahanshah of Armenia; King of Armenia.^6,7 Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia died in 1044. He died childless, and to make peace with Byzantium, made that empire heir to his kingdom. d.s.p.⁸

     Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia was handsome, stout-hearted and warlike.¹ He was born circa 990?. He was the son of Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia and Queen of Armenia Katranide Siwni.^1,2,3 Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia was the successor of Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.^1,4 Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia was a witness where Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia inherited, with his brother, the Kingdom of Armenia from his father in 1020.¹ Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia inherited, with his brother, the Princedom of Armenia from his father in 1020.¹ He was fought with his brother about the succession in Armenia, prompting Georgi, King of Abxazia (Georgia) to intervene and reconcile them circa 1020.¹ He was given the lower part of the land of Armenia, facing Persia and Georgia, as his share of the inheritance.¹ King of Armenia at Byzantine Empire, Transcaucasia, between 1021 and 1040.⁵ He was co-ruler with Smbat III Yovhannes, King of Armenia; King of Armenia.⁴ Ašot IV, Shahanshah of Armenia died in 1044.⁶

     Gislebert I von Loon was born circa 1000. He married Erlende de Jodigne.¹ Gislebert I von Loon died between 1044 and 1046.

     (?) Sklerina was niece of Constantine's second wife..² She was a niece of Pulcheria (Argyropoulina, wife of Baselios, her father Romanos' brother), sister of Romanus Sclerus (Jr.) and grand-daughter of Bardas.³ She was granddaughter of Bardas Sclerus.² She was born before 993. She was the daughter of Romanos Skleros and N. N. bint Abu Taglib Fad'lallah al-Taghlibi.¹ (?) Sklerina associated with Konstantin IX Euergetes Monomachus, basileus Rhomaiôn, son of Theodosius Monomachus, before 1025; Mistress. Described by Psellus thusly: "In appearance Sclerena was not specially remarkable. On the other hand, she was certainly no easy target for insult or raillery. As for her character and intellectual ability, she could charm a heart of stone, and she was extraordinarily adept in her interpretation of any matter whatever. Her speech was wonderful. It had a delicate beauty of expression, the rhythmic perfection of a scholar. There was in her conversation an unaffected sweetness of diction, an inexpressible grace in her manner of telling a story. She bewitched me, at any rate, when, as often happened, she would ply me with questions about the Greek myths and add a point here and there herself which she had learnt from some expert on the subject. No woman ever had a more sensitive ear, although I imagine this was not a natural accomplishment, but acquired because she knew that everyone was talking about her. She could hear a soft whisper quite clearly, and a word muttered under the breath was readily understood by her."¹ (?) Sklerina and Konstantin IX Euergetes Monomachus, basileus Rhomaiôn caused a revolt in Constantinople with their continued affair on 9 March 1044. Zoë, Constantine's wife, was in fact very accepting of this affair. The citizens were not. Only on the appeal of Zoë and her sister Theodora did the revolt die down. Constantine punished many of those who partook in the revolt.¹ (?) Sklerina died after April 1044. Constantine was grief stricken. (?) Sklerina was buried in the Church of Saint George of the Mangana, Constantinople, Byzantium.

     Also called Duke Gothelon of Upper Lorraine.¹ Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen was the younger son of Graf Gottfried der Gefangene von Verdun and Mathilde Billung von Sachsen, daughter of Herzog Hermann.¹ Also called Gonzelon. Also called Duke of Lothier Gothelon "le Grand" de Verdun.^2,3 He was born circa 970.^2,1 He was the son of Gottfried I "der Gefangene", Graf von Verdun and Mechtild Billung. Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen married Ita von Ortenau, daughter of Konrad III, Graf von Ortenau and Beatrix von Bar; Her 1st.¹ Markgraf of Antwerp at Belgium between 1005 and 1044.¹ Count of Verdun at Upper Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 1005 and 1044.¹ All of Gozelo’s children derived their names from the paternal ancestry, with the exception of the daughter named Reginlint, a name likely to trace to the tenth-century Swabian duchess Reginlint, particularly in view of its rarity.⁴ 4th Duke of Lothier at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 11 August 1023 and 1044.^5,1,6 Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen witnessed the death of Louis I, comte de Chiny on 28 September 1025; Slain in battle by Duke Gonzelon of Verdun. Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen was the successor of Friedrich III von Ober-Lothringen; Duke of Upper Lorraine.^5,7 Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen was must have augmented his claim to Upper Lorraine through the right of his wife, whose name and affiliation are undocumented, as military politics hardly suffice to explain Gozelo’s installment as duke of Upper Lorraine in 1033.⁴ He was given the Duchy of Upper Lorraine as it is customarily assumed that Gozelo’s military abilities were badly required by Emperor Konrad II in order to fend off Count Odo of Champagne, a French pretender to the recently vacated Burgundian throne, in 1033.⁴ Could succeed to Upper Lorraine primarily through the inherited right of his ‘former’ wife, despite their marriage being annulled, for as long as there were children, he could represent their rights, while assuming the office himself on the strength of his own more distant relationship with the house of Bar.⁸ Duke of Upper Lorraine at Holy Roman Empire between 1033 and 1044.^1,5 He associated his son Godfrey the Bearded in the ducal government some years before his death.⁴ He was a witness where Louis II, comte de Chiny defeated Duke Gonzelon and avenged his father, Louis I's, death on 19 April 1044. Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen died on 19 April 1044. Slain in revenge by the son of Louis of Verdun, who he had slain in battle.^2,1 He was the predecessor of Gottfried II "der Bärtige", Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen; Duke of Upper Lorraine.^9,1,5 Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen was the predecessor of Gothelon II "l' Indolent", duc de Lothier; 5th Duke of Lothier.^6,5 Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen was buried in Abbey Church, Bilsen, Belgium.¹

     Graf im Pongau Sieghard VI (?) married Gräfin im Chiemgau Bilihild von Andechs, daughter of Friedrich I, Graf von Dießen and Hemma von Öhningen.¹ Graf im Pongau Sieghard VI (?) died on 5 July 1044. He fell in battle against the Hungarians.¹

     Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard VII vom Chiemgau was born circa 1010.³ He was the son of Graf im Chiemgau Engelbert III von Chiemgau and Pfalzgräfin von Bayern Adela von Bayern.^1,2 Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard VII vom Chiemgau died on 5 July 1044 at Hungary. He fell in battle.⁴

     Rudolf, Graf von Werl, Graf im Groningerland was born between 982 and 986.¹ He was the son of Graf Hermann I von Werl and Gerberga, Gräfin von Werl, Herzogin von Schwaben.¹ Rudolf, Graf von Werl, Graf im Groningerland married Adelheid (?).² Rudolf, Graf von Werl, Graf im Groningerland died circa 12 July 1044.^1,3

     Also called Oda von Nieder-Lothringen.⁴ Oda von Verdun was born circa 995. She was the daughter of Gozelo I, Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen.^2,3,1 Oda von Verdun married Lambert II "der Gegürtete", Graf von Löwen, son of Lambert I "mit dem Barte", Graf von Löwen and Gerberge de Basse-Lorraine.¹ Oda von Verdun died on 23 October 1044.^5,6

     Ælgifu of Northampton was born circa 970. She was the daughter of Ealdorman of Northumbria Ælfhelm of Mercia.^1,2 Ælgifu of Northampton married Knut "den Stor" Sveinsson, King of England and Denmark, son of Sveinn Tveskaeg Haraldsson, King of Denmark and England and Królewna Polska Gunhilda Piast, circa 1012; His 1st.^3,1,2 Ælgifu of Northampton and Knut "den Stor" Sveinsson, King of England and Denmark were divorced before 1016; Repudiated.¹ Ælgifu of Northampton died on 31 December 1044.¹

     Markgraf von Montferrat Heinrich von Montferrat was born circa 1015. He was the son of Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat and Waza (?).² Markgraf von Montferrat Heinrich von Montferrat married Markgräfin von Turin, Herzogin von Schwaben Adelheid von Turin, daughter of Manfred II Odelrich, Markgraf von Turin and Bertha von Luni, circa 1042; Her 2nd.³ Markgraf von Montferrat Heinrich von Montferrat died circa 1045.⁴

     Also called Engelram. Enguerand I, comte de Ponthieu was born after 987.² He was the son of Hugues I, comte de Montreüil and Gisle de France.¹ Enguerand I, comte de Ponthieu married Adelaide van Holland, daughter of Arnulf, Graaf van Holland and Luitgard von Lothringen; Her 2nd.^1,3 Advocate of St. Riquier in 1043. Enguerand I, comte de Ponthieu died circa 1045. Died "aged."²

     Bellay II, seigneur de Montreuil was born in 966.¹ He was the son of Bellay I, seigneur de Montreuil and Adélaïs de Saumur.¹ Bellay II, seigneur de Montreuil married Grécia du Plessis-Macé, daughter of Macé I du Plessis-Macé, seigneur du Plessis.¹ Bellay II, seigneur de Montreuil died circa 1045.¹

     Also called Crinan "the Thane". Crínán, abb Duine Caillenn was of the kin of St. Columba, Lord of the Isles, hereditary Lay Abbot of Dunkeld, Governor of Scots Island, Earl of Strathclyde. He was born in 978 at Scotland.² He was the son of Donnchad, abb Duine Caillenn.¹ Crínán, abb Duine Caillenn married Bethoc MacKenneth, daughter of Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, rí Alban, circa 1000.^2,3,4 Annals of Ulster 1027: "Dún Caillen in Scotland was totally burned. / Dun Caillenn i n-Albain do uile-loscad."⁵ Hereditary Abbot of Dunkeld before 1045.^3,6 Crínán, abb Duine Caillenn died in 1045 at age 67 years. Killed. "A battle between the Scots themselves, where fell Crinan abbot of Duncaillen." Other sources say he was killed by Vikings.^2,1,3 Annals of Ulster 1045: "A battle between the Scots themselves in which Crónán, abbot of Dún Caillen, fell. / Cath eter Albanchu fein i torchair Cronan, ab Duine Caillenn."⁷ Annals of Tigernach 1045: "Cath etir Albancho ar aen-rían cur' marbad and Crínan ab Duín Calland & sochaidhe maille fris .i. nae .xx. laech."⁸

     Maldred mac Crínán was grandson of Malcolm II, King of Scotland.⁵ He was brother of Duncan I, King of Scots.^6,7 He was born in 1005. He was the son of Crínán, abb Duine Caillenn and Bethoc MacKenneth.^3,4 Maldred mac Crínán married Ealdgyth of Northumberland, daughter of Uhtred "the Bold", Earl of Northumbria and Ælfgifu of Wessex, before 1040.^6,3,5 Maldred mac Crínán witnessed the death of Donnchad mac Crínán, rí Alban on 14 August 1040 at near Elgin, Moray, Scotland; He was put to death by his cousin Macbeth, who had joined forces with the invading Northmen. Also see "Macbeth," by William Shakespeare.^8,3,9,10,11 Maldred mac Crínán was placed on the throne of Scotland by Siward, Earl of Northumbria, in 1045. He died in 1045 at age 40 years. Slain in battle attempting to avenge the murder of his brother by Macbeth.⁶

     Also called Gerard von Saargau.³ Gerhard II, Graf von Metz was born between 925 and 935.⁴ He was the son of Gottfried, Graf im Jülichgau, Pfalzgraf von Lothringen and Ermentrudis.² Gerhard II, Graf von Metz died in 1045.

     Niel de St. Sauveur II was the son of Roger de St. Sauveur.² Niel de St. Sauveur II died in 1045.¹