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Adrian, Count of Orléans

d. 821

Frankish count

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About Adrian, Count of Orléans

Adrian, Count of Orléans was a sovereign.

Adrian of Orléans ( before November 821) was a Frankish count, son of Gerold of Anglachgau and Emma of Alemannia. His sister Hildegard married Charlemagne; therefore, he was the emperor's brother-in-law and uncle to the next emperor, Louis the Pious.

Family Adrian married Waldrada, and had issue:

Odo I, Count of Orleans (d. aft. 15 Feb 834), who married Engeltrude of Fézensac, daughter of Count Leuthard I of Paris. Waldrada who married Robert III of Worms (d. 834), count of the Oberrheingau and the Wormsgau, father of Robert the Strong. William, Count of Blois

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Important facts

Died
821
Occupation

Family & relationships

Spouse
Waldrada of Worms
Parent
Gerold of Vinzgau

Frequently asked questions

Who was Adrian, Count of Orléans?

Frankish count

When did Adrian, Count of Orléans die?

Adrian, Count of Orléans died in 821.

What was Adrian, Count of Orléans's occupation?

Adrian, Count of Orléans was a sovereign.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adrian, Count of Orléans

· Wikidata: Q1567543

· DBpedia: Adrian, Count of Orléans

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