Adela of France
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Not to be confused with Adela of Flanders.
Adela of France,[lower-alpha 1] known also as Adela the Holy or Adela of Messines; (1009 – 8 January 1079,[1] Messines), was, by marriage, Duchess of Normandy (January – August 1027), and Countess of Flanders (1035–1067).
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Adela of France | |
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Countess of Flanders | |
Born | 1009 |
Died | 8 January 1079(1079-01-08) (aged 69) Messines |
Burial | Benedictine Convent of Messines |
Spouse | Richard III, Duke of Normandy Baldwin V, Count of Flanders |
Issue | Baldwin VI, Count of Flanders Matilda, Queen of England Robert I, Count of Flanders |
House | Capet |
Father | Robert II, King of France |
Mother | Constance of Arles |
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