My family tree through the ages
My ancestor, Gerard d’Auvergne, died at the Battle of Fontenoy on 25 June 841. Historians describe this critical battle as one of the most traumatic experiences of the ninth century. The result of this war has influenced European affairs up till today.
Robert, also known as Rollo or Rolf or Hrolf, was a Norwegian viking who ravaged the Loire valley. They called him “Hrolf the Walker” because he was so big no horse could carry him. So he walked everywhere.
We know little of Gerard, except that he was the son-in-law of the ? Emperor of the West. Records from this time are sparse.
Ranulf I was a Duke of Aquitaine. Little is known about him except that he died from battle wounds fighting Vikings.
We know little of Ranulf II except that he was a Duke of Aquitaine.