A photo of the Abbey de la Sainte-Trinite - Vendôme, France

Agnes of Burgundy

Agnes of Burgundy had blue blood as the grand-daughter of a King of ?? Italy but had to scheme and plot to make sure she and her children would not lose influence when her first husband died.

The Battle of Fontenoy

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.

The coat of arms of the House of Poitiers

Ranulf II’s mistress

We know little about Ranulf II’s mistress, the mother of Ebalus Manzer. The lack of documentation is because she was a mistress and monks were the main record keepers of the day.

Count Berengar of Bayeux

Count Berengar was killed in battle by marauding Vikings. He didn’t live long enough to see his daughter marry the Viking invader Rollo I, which is a mixed blessing.

A photo of a statue of Poppa of Bayeux - Bayeux, France

Popa of Bayeux

Popa was the daughter of the Count of Bayeux. Rollo the Viking captured her in battle and married her – but was this bride-kidnapping or not? ?

A photo of the church of the Holy Trinity - Caen, France

Adele of Normandy

Adele was originally called Gerloc but changed her name when she was christened. She is known for founding the monastery of Sainte-Trinité.