About Adelaide, Countess of Soissons
Adelaide, Countess of Soissons was a politician.
Adelaide (died 1105) was the countess of Soissons from 1057 until 1105.
She was the daughter of Count Raynald I of Soissons, and his wife, Lessaline of Dammartin, widow of Hilduin III, Count of Montdidier.
Adelaide became ruler of the County of Soissons upon the death of her father and brother, Guy II of Soissons, in 1057.
Adelaide married William Busac, Count of Eu. Adelaide and William had five children: Raynald II of Soissons John I of Soissons, married to Aveline de Pierrefonds Manasses, bishop of Cambrai, bishop of Soissons Lithuise, married to Milo I of Montlhéry daughter, name unknown, married to Yves le Vieux
William Busac became count of Soissons, jure uxoris, upon their marriage.
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Who was Adelaide, Countess of Soissons?
politician
When did Adelaide, Countess of Soissons die?
Adelaide, Countess of Soissons died on 12 September 1079.
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Adelaide, Countess of Soissons was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Adelaide, Countess of Soissons
· DBpedia: Adelaide of Soissons
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