Luitgarde of Vermandois (c. 914 – February 9, 978) was a French noblewoman. She was a countess of Vermandois by birth and a duchess consort of Normandy by her first marriage, and a countess consort of Blois by her second. She was a daughter of Herbert II of Vermandois, and Hildebrand of France. She first married William I of Normandy in 940. This marriage was childless. As a widow, following his death in 942, she married Theobald I of Blois in 943.
She had four children from her second marriage:
- Theobald (d. 962)
- Hugh, Archbishop of Bourges (d. 985)
- Odo (d. 996), count of Blois
- Emma (d. 1003), married William IV of Aquitaine
Luitgarde of Vermandois Herbertien dynasty Born: c. 914 Died: 9 February 978 | ||
Preceded by Gisela of France |
Duchess consort of Normandy 940–942 |
Succeeded by Emma of Paris |
New title | Countess consort of Blois 960–978 |
Succeeded by Bertha of Burgundy |
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Name | Luitgarde of Vermandois |
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Short description | French noblewoman |
Date of birth | c. 914 |
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Date of death | 9 February 978 |
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