The following reconstruction of this family is an outline which shows selected family members only, mainly for hyperlinking to other families studied in Medieval Lands. The information has not been verified against primary source documentation, unless otherwise stated.

1. JEAN de Brezé (-before 1382). Seigneur de Varenne et de Brizac. m MARGUERITE de Bueil, daughter of JEAN [III] Seigneur de Bueil & his first wife Anne d’Avoir (-after 30 Apr 1382). Her testament, as a widow, is dated Apr 1382[1]. Jean & his wife had children:

a) PIERRE [I] de Brezé (-before 1427). Seigneur de Varenne et de Brizac. m as her second husband, CLEMENCE Carbonnel, widow of ROLAND de Dinan Seigneur de la Gougerie, daughter of JEAN Carbonnel & his wife --- (-after 1427). Pierre [I] & his wife had children:

i) PIERRE [II] de Brezé (-killed Montlhéry 17 Jul 1465). Seigneur de Varenne et de Brizac. Comte de Maulévrier. Grand-sénéchal d’Anjou, de Poitou et de Normandie.

- see below.

PIERRE [II] de Brezé, son of PIERRE [I] de Brezé Seigneur de Varenne et de Brizac & his wife Clémence Carbonnel (-killed Montlhéry 17 Jul 1465). Seigneur de Varenne et de Brizac. Baron de Maulévrier. Grand-sénéchal d’Anjou, de Poitou et de Normandie. The Chronique Scandaleuse of Louis XI names “feu messire Pierre de Breze, qui fut tué à la rencontre de Montlhery”, when recording that his son murdered his wife[2].

m JEANNE Crespin, daughter of GUILLAUME [IX] Crespin Seigneur de Mauny et de Bec-Crespin & his wife --- (-after Jan 1466).

Pierre [II] & his wife had children:

1. JACQUES de Brezé (-Nogent-le-Roi 14 Aug 1494, bur Coulombs abbey). Baron de Bec-Crespin et de Mauny. Seigneur de la Varenne et de Brissac. Maréchal et grand sénéchal de Normandie. Comte de Maulévrier. Douët d’Arcq reviewed in detail the trial of Jacques de Brezé for murdering his wife[3]. This includes his initial sentence to pay 100,000 écus as payment for which he ceded all his possessions to the king by contract at Tours 6 Oct 1481, his appeal in 1484 to the Parliament which found in his favour, and his being pardoned in Aug 1486 by Charles VIII King of France[4]. m (1 Mar 1462) CHARLOTTE bâtarde de France, illegitimate daughter of CHARLES VII King of France & his mistress Agnès Sorel ([1445/48]-murdered Château de Rouvres, near Anet, Eure-et-Loire 31 May/1 Jun 1476, bur Abbaye de Coulombs, near Nogent-le-Roi). She was named “Carlotte de France sœur naturelle du Roy” in a receipt dated 18 May 1462[5]. She was stabbed by her husband after finding her in flagrante delicto: the Chronique Scandaleuse of Louis XI records that 13 Jun 1476 “le Seneschal de Normandie, fils de feu messire Pierre de Breze, qui fut tué à la rencontre de Montlhery”, on a hunting trip “prés d’un villaige...Romiers les Dourdan” with “madame Charlotte de France sa femme, fille naturelle [de] feu Roy Charles et de Damoiselle Agnes Sorel”, discovered his wife with “un gentil-homme du pays de Poictou...Pierre de la Vergne” and killed them both[6]. Jacques & his wife had children:

a) PIERRE [III] de Brezé (-before 1492). He was named as eldest son of Jacques de Brezé in a document of the Echiquier de Normandie dated 1497[7]. m as her first husband, YOLANDE de la Haye Dame de Chemillé, de Passavant et de Mortagne, daughter and heiress of LOUIS de la Haye Seigneur de Passavant & his wife Marie d’Orléans (-Paris hôtel de Tancarville 24 May 1517, bur Ave Maria). Père Anselme records her parentage, her first marriage, the contract for her second marriage, and the contract for her third marriage dated 1500[8]. She married secondly (contract 24 Apr 1492) Jean d’Armagnac Duc de Nemours. She married thirdly (contract 1500) Pierre bâtard d’Armagnac Comte de l’Isle-Jourdain. Yolande de la Haye, widow of Pierre bâtard d’Armagnac comte de l’Isle-Jourdain, claimed the succession of her husband in the parlement de Paris in [Mar] 1515[9]. Pleadings in that lawsuit asserted her “trés deshonneste et scandaleuse” adultery with “le feu bastard d’Armaignac” while married to “feu Jehan duc de Nemoux”, suggesting that the couple was not legally married[10]. She married fourthly (after 1515) Toussaint Meslier, son of ---. Père Anselme records her fourth marriage to “Toussaint Meslier procureur au parlement, natif de Mauzé près Niort en Poitou, fils d’un pauvre tisserand de drap”[11].

b) LOUIS de Brezé (-Anet 23 Jul 1531, bur Anet). Comte de Maulévrier. Baron de Bec-Crespin. Grand-Veneur de France 1496/1497. m firstly CATHERINE de Dreux Dame d’Esneval, daughter of JEAN de Dreux Seigneur de Beaussart et d’Esneval & his wife Gillette Picard. m secondly (contract 29 Mar 1514) DIANE de Poitiers, daughter of JEAN de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier & his first wife Jeanne de Batarnay de Bouchage (1499-26 Apr 1566). Kerrebrouck names the parents of Diane de Poitiers and her husband, and summarises details of her life without citing any primary sources[12]. She became the mistress of Henri II King of France, who created her Duchesse de Valentinois in 1548. Louis & his second wife had two children:

i) FRANÇOISE de Brezé (-1574, bur Saint-Yved de Braine). Comtesse de Maulévrier. m (Paris, Le Louvre 19 Jan 1538) ROBERT [IV] de la Marck Duc de Bouillon, son of ROBERT [III] de la Marck Duc de Bouillon & his wife Guillemette von Saarbrücken (-1556).

ii) LOUISE de Brezé (-Jan 1577). Dame d’Anet. m (1 Aug 1547) CLAUDE de Guise, son of CLAUDE de Lorraine Duc de Guise & his wife Antoinette de Bourbon-Vendôme (Joinville 18 Aug 1526-killed in battle La Rochelle 3 Mar 1573). He succeeded his brother in 1563 as Duc d'Aumâle.

c) JEAN de Brezé (-after 1519).

d) GASTON de Brezé (-after 1516). Seigneur de Plannes.

- SEIGNEURS de PLANNES[13].

2. JEANNE de Brezé (-after 1465). The marriage contract between "Bertrand comte de Boulogne at d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...[son] fils Godefroy de la Tour chevalier seigneur de Montgascon" and "damoiselle Jeanne de Brezé fille de messire Pierre de Brezé comte de Maulevrier et seigneur de la Varenne" is dated 11 Sep 1459[14]. Betrothed (Sep 1459) to GODEFROI de la Tour "de Boulogne" Seigneur de Montgascon, son of BERTRAND Seigneur de la Tour, Comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne & his wife Jacquette du Peschin (-4 Jul 1468). m JEAN de Vendôme Vidame de Chartres, son of JEAN de Vendôme Vidame de Chartres & his wife Catherine de Thouars Dame de Pouzauges, de Chabanais et de Conflant (-after 24 Feb 1481).

Chapter 2. SEIGNEURS de CHÂTEAU-GONTHIER, SEIGNEURS de CHÂTEAU-RENARD

The origin of the name "Château-Gonthier" has not yet been traced. It presumably derived from the name of the original constructor of the castle, in the same way that the castle of Laval is referred to as "Castro Guidonis" in the charter dated to [1050] under which the monks of Marmoutier record the division of Laval fair and market profits with "Guido de Valle" [Guy [I] Seigneur de Laval][15]. No trace has yet been found of this supposed Gonthier.

1. GUIDULF de Château-Gonthier (-after [1050]). "Guidulfus de Castro Gunterii, Guido filius Lanucii, Gaufridus frater eius, Adelardus de Castro Gunterii, Isembardus filius Hamonis" witnessed the charter dated to [1050] under which the monks of Marmoutier record a donation by "Guido, castri quod Vallis nuncupatur, in pago Cynnomennensi conditor atque possessor", as witnesses for "…tres his…sorores…Agnetem…"[16]. "Guidulfus de Castello Gonterii…Guido filius Lonneii, Gaufridus frater Adelardi, Isembardus filius Hamelini" witnessed the charter dated to [1050] under which the monks of Marmoutier record the division of Laval fair and market profits with "Guido de Valle", as witnesses for "filii eius…Agnes…"[17].

2. RENAUD [I] (-after 1033). Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Suhardus de Credonio, Raginaldus de Castro Gunterii cum Adelardo filio suo" witnessed the charter dated 1033 which records the foundation of the abbey of Saint-Nicholas [d’Angers?][18]. m ---. The name of Renaud’s wife is not known. It is possible that she was Ermengarde, as an undated charter refers to an agreement between "domna abbatissa Theburgia et domna Ermengardis de Castro Gunterii" concerning the donation of "capellam quondam sancti Martini…Ingelbauderia"[19]. Renaud [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ADELARD . "Suhardus de Credonio, Raginaldus de Castro Gunterii cum Adelardo filio suo" witnessed the charter dated 1033 which records the foundation of the abbey of Saint-Nicholas [d’Angers?][20].

Two brothers:

1. ADELARD de Château-Gonthier (-after [1050]). Seigneur de Preuilly. "…Adelardo de Castro-Gunterii…" witnessed a charter dated 1039 which records that "miles…Walterius…filius Hamelini de Lingais" was sentenced to relinquish property held from Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d’Anjou for having killed "cognatum predicti comitis…Mauricium", Comte Geoffroy donating the property to La Trinité de Vendôme[21]. "Guidulfus de Castro Gunterii, Guido filius Lanucii, Gaufridus frater eius, Adelardus de Castro Gunterii, Isembardus filius Hamonis" witnessed the charter dated to [1050] under which the monks of Marmoutier record a donation by "Guido, castri quod Vallis nuncupatur, in pago Cynnomennensi conditor atque possessor", as witnesses for "…tres his…sorores…Agnetem…"[22].

2. GEOFFROY . "Guidulfus de Castello Gonterii…Guido filius Lonneii, Gaufridus frater Adelardi, Isembardus filius Hamelini" witnessed the charter dated to [1050] under which the monks of Marmoutier record the division of Laval fair and market profits with "Guido de Valle", as witnesses for "filii eius…Agnes…"[23].

[Two] brothers, parents not yet identified.

1. RENAUD [II] (-murdered Angers 5 Apr 1067). Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. The Chronicon Turonense Abbreviatum records that "Castrum Raginaldi" was built in 1044[24]. “Rainaldus castri Guntherii et castri Rainaldi, in pago Turonico dominus”, after being captured “in bello a Britannis” but later freed after giving as hostages “duobus filiis suis Rainaldo et Guicherio”, renounced claims over the forest of Blémars “cum uxore sua Lisabellis”, by charter dated 1063[25]. "Rainaldus de Castro Rainaldi uxorque mea Helisabeth" donated "ecclesiam Sancti Andreæ de Castro Rainaldi" to Tours, with the consent of "domini mei Gauffredi comitis", Saint-Julien by charter dated 1066, after 4 Aug[26]. The Chronica Rainaldi names "Gaufrido de Pruilliaco, Rainaldo de Castro Gunterii, Giraldo de Mosterolo" as the three main conspirators in the betrayal of "Goffridus junior…Barbatum" by "Fulconi fratri suo…Non Apr" in 1067, during which they were killed[27]. The Chronicon Vindocinense records that "Gaufredo…de Prulliaco, Rainaldo de Castro-Gunterii, Giraldo de Monasteriolo" were captured and killed in 1067 after Foulques IV "le Réchin" Comte d’Anjou captured and imprisoned "fratrem suum…comes Gaufredus junior…Barbatum"[28]. A charter dated to [1080] records a claim by "Rainaldum de Castro-Gunterii", who then held "in Turonia castrum Rainaldi", against Marmoutier which was decided by ordeal of fire and finally settled in the court of his grandson[29]. m firstly AREMBURGIS, daughter of --- (-before 1066). "Aremburgis uxor Rainaldi de Castello" donated property to Marmoutier by charter dated to [1060][30]. m secondly ELISABETH, daughter of --- (-after [1080/96]). “Rainaldus castri Guntherii et castri Rainaldi, in pago Turonico dominus”, after being captured “in bello a Britannis” but later freed after giving as hostages “duobus filiis suis Rainaldo et Guicherio”, renounced claims over the forest of Blémars “cum uxore sua Lisabellis”, by charter dated 1063[31]. "Rainaldus de Castro Rainaldi uxorque mea Helisabeth" donated "ecclesiam Sancti Andreæ de Castro Rainaldi" to Tours, with the consent of "domini mei Gauffredi comitis", Saint-Julien by charter dated 1066, after 4 Aug[32]. "Elisabeth mater domini Rainaldi de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated [1080/96][33]. Renaud [II] & his [first/second] wife had one child:

a) GUICHER [I] (-after 1060). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1080], quoted below, which indicates that Renaud [II] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier was the grandfather of Guicher [II] Seigneur de Château-Rainard. However, no indication has yet been found about the identity of his mother. Seigneur de Château-Renard {canton Châteaurenault, Indre-et-Loire}. "…Letbertus frater Guicherii,,," witnessed the charter dated 1060 under which "Ascelinum filium Otberti" donated property to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Guicherius…et Beatrix uxor eius"[34]. m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-after 1060). "…Letbertus frater Guicherii,,," witnessed the charter dated 1060 under which "Ascelinum filium Otberti" donated property to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Guicherius…et Beatrix uxor eius"[35]. Guicher [I] & his wife had three children:

i) GUICHER [II] (-after 20 Mar 1093). A charter dated to [1080] which records a claim against Marmoutier by "Rainaldum de Castro-Gunterii", who at that time held "in Turonia castrum Rainaldi", states that the claim was settled "apud Castrum-Rainaldi" at the court of "Guicherio filio Guicherii" and refers to "avi sui" (which appears to refer to Renaud), signed by "Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, Letbertus bastardus patruus eius…"[36]. Seigneur de Château-Renard. “Wicherium filium Guicherii de castro Reginaldi”, after being expelled from his domaine after the wars between Thibaut III Comte de Blois and Geoffroy II Comte d’Anjou, and sought refuge at Blois, claimed rights in the forest of Blémars, naming “Letberto bastardo patruo eiusdem Wicherii”, by charter dated to [1061/65], subscribed by “...Letberti bastardi filii Reginaldi de Castro...”[37]. A charter dated 1075 records that "Guicherius miles, quo tempore honorem de Castello-Rainaldi" had levied revenue unjustly from "in honorem Hugoni" but relinquished his claims after obtaining a subsidy from the monks of La Trinité de Vendôme for a journey to Rome[38]. "Guicherius de Castello…Rainaldi" exempted La Trinité de Vendôme from duties on transport vehicles by charter dated 9 Jun 1080[39]. "Harduinus de Malliaco, Gaufridus de Sancto Amando, Salomon de Lavariaco, Guicherius de Castro Rinaldi, Stephanus de Medona" signed a charter dated 1085 under which "Fulco Andegavensis et Turonensis comes" [Foulques IV "le Rechin" Comte d’Anjou] donated "sylvam Canevosam" to Marmoutier[40]. “Haymericus Pictavensis” donated “terram de septem puteis apud Rosdonium” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “domini sui Thomæ Castri Rainaldi domini” and confirmed by “Paganus filius prefati Thomæ”, by charter dated to [1084/1100], witnessed by “Guicherius et filius eius Rainaldus de Castello-Rainaldi (sed etiam alibi notati sunt sub hac apellatione, etsi ea cognomina a loco habitationis verear desumpta, potiusquam a sanguine dominorum castri de cuius forte prosapia non erant”[41]. “...De castello Rainaldi...Guicherius” waived cartage duties for Marmoutier by charter dated 20 Mar 1093[42]. “Godefredus de Sachiniaco” donated his fief to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, apud fontem Merlandi...apud castrum Rainaldi, Gaufredus et Odo filius Guicherii...Guicherius iuvenis apud castrum Rainaldi...coram patre suo Guicherio et fratre suo Gauffredo”, by charter dated to [1093/94][43]. m ---. The name of Guicher’s wife is not known. Guicher [II] & his wife had four children:

(a) GEOFFROY (-after [1107]). “Godefredus de Sachiniaco” donated his fief to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, apud fontem Merlandi...apud castrum Rainaldi, Gaufredus et Odo filius Guicherii...Guicherius iuvenis apud castrum Rainaldi...coram patre suo Guicherio et fratre suo Gauffredo”, by charter dated to [1093/94][44]. A charter dated to [1104/24] records that "Guicherius Castri Rainaldi" deposited property at Marmoutier and that "Guicherii filius Gaufridus" requested return of the property, the dispute being litigated at the court of "dominæ suæ Adelæ Blesensis comitissæ" (which narrows the dating to before [1107] when her son Thibaut IV was invested as count), signed by "Radulfo de Bulgeniaco, Hugone de Ambasia, Rainaldo, Gaufridi fratre"[45]. Seigneur de Château-Renard.

(b) RENAUD (-after [1107]). “Haymericus Pictavensis” donated “terram de septem puteis apud Rosdonium” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “domini sui Thomæ Castri Rainaldi domini” and confirmed by “Paganus filius prefati Thomæ”, by charter dated to [1084/1100], witnessed by “Guicherius et filius eius Rainaldus de Castello-Rainaldi (sed etiam alibi notati sunt sub hac apellatione, etsi ea cognomina a loco habitationis verear desumpta, potiusquam a sanguine dominorum castri de cuius forte prosapia non erant”[46]. "Radulfo de Bulgeniaco, Hugone de Ambasia, Rainaldo, Gaufridi fratre" signed the charter dated to [1104/24] which records that "Guicherius Castri Rainaldi" deposited property at Marmoutier and that "Guicherii filius Gaufridus" requested return of the property, the dispute being litigated at the court of "dominæ suæ Adelæ Blesensis comitissæ" (which narrows the dating to before [1107] when her son Thibaut IV was invested as count)[47].

(c) EUDES (-after [1093/94]). “Godefredus de Sachiniaco” donated his fief to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, apud fontem Merlandi...apud castrum Rainaldi, Gaufredus et Odo filius Guicherii...Guicherius iuvenis apud castrum Rainaldi...coram patre suo Guicherio et fratre suo Gauffredo”, by charter dated to [1093/94][48].

(d) GUICHER (-after [1093/94]). “Godefredus de Sachiniaco” donated his fief to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, apud fontem Merlandi...apud castrum Rainaldi, Gaufredus et Odo filius Guicherii...Guicherius iuvenis apud castrum Rainaldi...coram patre suo Guicherio et fratre suo Gauffredo”, by charter dated to [1093/94][49].

ii) PETRONILLE de Château-Renard (-Châteaurenard 1 Nov 1078, bur Vendôme). "Comite…Fulcone…cum coniuge sua…Petronilla" confirmed the donation by "Rotbertum de Monte Comiturno et Fulcherium de Turre nepotem ipsius", by charter dated 1061[50]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Fulconis comitis, uxor eius Petronillæ…" witnessed a charter dated to [1060/66] which records an agreement between "Odone de Camaziaco" and La Trinité de Vendôme concerning property[51]. "Fulconem comitem Vindocinensem", on his deathbed, donated rights to Marmoutier by charter dated 1066, confirmed by "uxor eiusdem comitis…Petronilla" after her husband died, witnessed by "Albericus de Monte-aureo, Ingelbaldus Brito, Wlgrinus filius Ingelbaldi, Rainaldus cantor frater ipsius Petronille, Fulcherius de Turre, Matheus de Monte-aureo, Drogo frater eius, Tetbaldus filius Leterii"[52]. A charter records the death "Kal Nov" at Château-Renard in 1078 of "Petronilla mater Burchardi comitis" and her donation before dying to La Trinité de Vendôme of property previously held by "Fulconis comitis mariti sui", with the consent of "Burchardo filio suo comite Vindocini"[53]. m FOULQUES "l'Oison" de Vendôme, son of BODON de Nevers Comte de Vendôme & his wife Adela d’Anjou (-Ferrières-en-Touraine 21 or 22 Nov 1066, bur Vendôme). He was restored as Comte de Vendôme after [1060/61].

iii) RENAUD (-after Nov 1066). "Fulconem comitem Vindocinensem", on his deathbed, donated rights to Marmoutier by charter dated 1066, confirmed by "uxor eiusdem comitis…Petronilla" after her husband died, witnessed by "Albericus de Monte-aureo, Ingelbaldus Brito, Wlgrinus filius Ingelbaldi, Rainaldus cantor frater ipsius Petronille, Fulcherius de Turre, Matheus de Monte-aureo, Drogo frater eius, Tetbaldus filius Leterii"[54].

Renaud [II] & his second wife had two children:

b) RENAUD [III] (-[16 Jan] [1096] or before or after 11 Oct 1106). “Rainaldus castri Guntherii et castri Rainaldi, in pago Turonico dominus”, after being captured “in bello a Britannis” but later freed after giving as hostages “duobus filiis suis Rainaldo et Guicherio”, renounced claims over the forest of Blémars “cum uxore sua Lisabellis”, by charter dated 1063[55]. "Rainaldus de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated [1080/96] which names "Elisabeth mater meæ et Adelardus filius meus"[56]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter, which also records that "Rainaldus de Castello Gunterii cum fiducia" confirmed the donation (the text implying that this was after the death of the donor), with the consent of "filio suo Adelardo et filia sua Laurentia"[57]. "De baronibus Andegavensibus: Rainaldus de Castro Gunterii, Gosfridus Rorgonis, Paganus de Mirebello, Adam de Castello Ledi, Robertus Vestrollus, Fulco de Matefelon" are named as present in the charter dated 1095 which records a judgment by Foulques IV "Rechin" Comte d’Anjou which confirms the abbey of Saint-Aubin d’Angers in its possession "du domaine de Pitrate, près Angers"[58]. A charter dated to [1107] records that "Adelardus de Castro Gunteri et Rainaldus pater eius" attempted to impose unjust taxes on the bourg of Mesnil but were summoned before Pope Paschal II at the council of Troyes and agreed to desist[59]. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "XVI Kal Feb" of "Rainaldus Castrogunterii dominus"[60]. This entry could refer either to Renaud [III] or to his grandson Renaud [IV]. m (before 1080) BURGONDE de Nevers, daughter of ROBERT "le Bourguignon" de Nevers & his first wife Avoie [Blanche] de Sablé (-after 1126). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1080/96] which records the pretensions of "Robertus Burgundio" to property of Saint-Vincent du Mans, with the consent of "Berta uxor eius, et Adalardus nepos eius, filius Rainaldi de Castello Gunterii", by charter dated to [1098][61]. "Rainaldus Castri Gunterii, Junior…uxor sua Burgundia" withheld "dotem meam" from the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou by undated charter[62]. A charter dated 1126 records a donation to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou by "Domna…Burgundia mater Adelardi de Castello Gunterii"[63]. Prioress of Avenières. Renaud [III] & his wife had [two] children:

i) ADELARD [I] (-5 Aug after 1145). ["Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter, which also records that "Rainaldus de Castello Gunterii cum fiducia" confirmed the donation (the text implying that this was after the death of the donor), with the consent of "filio suo Adelardo et filia sua Laurentia"[64].] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier.

- see below.

ii) LAURENCE . "Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter, which also records that "Rainaldus de Castello Gunterii cum fiducia" confirmed the donation (the text implying that this was after the death of the donor), with the consent of "filio suo Adelardo et filia sua Laurentia"[65]. As noted above, it is "Rainaldus" in this document was Renaud [III] in which case Laurence would have been his daughter.

c) GUICHER . “Rainaldus castri Guntherii et castri Rainaldi, in pago Turonico dominus”, after being captured “in bello a Britannis” but later freed after giving as hostages “duobus filiis suis Rainaldo et Guicherio”, renounced claims over the forest of Blémars “cum uxore sua Lisabellis”, by charter dated 1063[66]. As Guicher is named after his brother Renaud in this document, he was presumably his father’s younger son and therefore a different person from Guicher [I] (see above), probably born after the death of his older half-brother whose son is recorded as adult around the same time.

Renaud [II] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

d) LETBERT (-after [1080]). "…Letbertus frater Guicherii,,," witnessed the charter dated 1060 under which "Ascelinum filium Otberti" donated property to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Guicherius…et Beatrix uxor eius"[67]. “Wicherium filium Guicherii de castro Reginaldi”, after being expelled from his domaine after the wars between Thibaut III Comte de Blois and Geoffroy II Comte d’Anjou, and sought refuge at Blois, claimed rights in the forest of Blémars, naming “Letberto bastardo patruo eiusdem Wicherii”, by charter dated to [1061/65], subscribed by “...Letberti bastardi filii Reginaldi de Castro...”[68]. "Letbertum filium bastardum Rainaldo de Castro" renounced claims against Marmoutier by charter dated 1062[69]. A charter dated to [1080] which records a claim against Marmoutier by "Rainaldum de Castro-Gunterii", who at that time held "in Turonia castrum Rainaldi", states that the claim was settled "apud Castrum-Rainaldi" at the court of "Guicherio filio Guicherii" and refers to "avi sui" (which appears to refer to Renaud), signed by "Guicherius de Castro Rainaldi, Letbertus bastardus patruus eius…"[70].

2. [ANSELME . "Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter, which also records that "Rainaldus de Castello Gunterii cum fiducia" confirmed the donation (the text implying that this was after the death of the donor), with the consent of "filio suo Adelardo et filia sua Laurentia"[71]. It is likely that "Rainaldus" named in this document was Renaud [III] de Château-Gonthier (see above). If this is correct, "Anselmo" may have been his paternal uncle who is not recorded elsewhere. Another possibility is that "Anselmo" in this document was a mistranscription for "Rainaldo" and that the donor was Renaud [II] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier, whose second wife was named Elisabeth as shown above. No other reference to the name Anselme has been found in the family of the seigneurs de Château-Gonthier, which suggests that the mistake hypothesis may be correct. m ELISABETH, daughter of ---. "Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter[72].]

The following person has not been identified precisely but his name suggests a connection with the family of the seigneurs de Château-Gonthier or Château-Rainard.

1. RENAUD (-after 1136). "…Gaufredus de Dinanno, Rainaldus de Castrogunterii…" witnessed the charter dated 1123 which records donations to Saint-Malo de Dinan by "Johannes Gulterii cujusdam filii"[73]. "Fulcoidus de Vallibus" donated property to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Guillelmus de Vallibus filius eius…Rainaldus de Castello…et Rainaldus filius eius…Gauffredus…frater ipsius Rainaldi", by charter dated 1136[74].

The acquisition by the following family of the seigneurie de Château-Renard, some tiime in the late 11th century, has not yet been explained. The curious additional wording in the subscription clause of the charter dated to [1084/1100], quoted below, indicates that they were unrelated to the previous seigneurs de Château-Renard, although the words suggest that the latter were the interlopers.

1. THOMAS (-after [1084/1100]). Seigneur de Château-Renard. “Haymericus Pictavensis” donated “terram de septem puteis apud Rosdonium” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “domini sui Thomæ Castri Rainaldi domini” and confirmed by “Paganus filius prefati Thomæ”, by charter dated to [1084/1100], witnessed by “Guicherius et filius eius Rainaldus de Castello-Rainaldi (sed etiam alibi notati sunt sub hac apellatione, etsi ea cognomina a loco habitationis verear desumpta, potiusquam a sanguine dominorum castri de cuius forte prosapia non erant”[75]. m ---. Thomas & his wife had one child:

a) PAYEN . “Haymericus Pictavensis” donated “terram de septem puteis apud Rosdonium” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “domini sui Thomæ Castri Rainaldi domini” and confirmed by “Paganus filius prefati Thomæ”, by charter dated to [1084/1100][76].

ADELARD [I] de Château-Gonthier, son of RENAUD [III] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier & his wife Burgonde de Nevers (-5 Aug after 1145). "Anselmo de Castello Gunterii et uxor mea Elisabeth" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, by undated charter, which also records that "Rainaldus de Castello Gunterii cum fiducia" confirmed the donation (the text implying that this was after the death of the donor), with the consent of "filio suo Adelardo et filia sua Laurentia"[77]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Guido…et Cecilia uxor eius…et filius eorum Guido…Gervasiusque alius filius" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, with the approval of "Hugo de Lavalle", by undated charter witnessed by "…Adelardus de Castro Gunterii, Hugo de Cretone, Hugo de Mathefelone…"[78]. "Adelardus dominus de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated [1125/36][79]. A charter dated to [1107] records that "Adelardus de Castro Gunteri et Rainaldus pater eius" attempted to impose unjust taxes on the bourg of Mesnil but were summoned before Pope Pascal II at the council of Troyes and agreed to desist[80]. "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus, Rainaldi Jerosolimitani filius" recognised that he received no duties from Bazouges, which belonged to Angers Saint-Aubin, by charter dated 9 Sep 1109[81]. A charter dated 1 Mar 1123 records the donation to Angers Saint-Aubin of revenue from Château-Gonthier by "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus", with the consent of "Mathilde uxore sua et filio suo Adelardo"[82]. "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus, Rainaldi Jerosolimitani filius" recognised that he received no duties from Bazouges, which belonged to Angers Saint-Aubin, by charter dated 9 Sep 1109[83]. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "Non Aug" of "Adelardus dominus Castrogonterii"[84].

m firstly MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-20 Dec 1123). "Adelardus de Castro Gunterii" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, for the soul of "Mahaldis uxoris sue", by undated charter[85]. "Adelardus de Castrogunterii et Mathildis uxor eius" are recorded as present in a charter dated 29 Jan 1121 in which the judgment of Pope Calixtus II relating to a donation to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil is recorded[86]. A charter dated 1 Mar 1123 records the donation to Angers Saint-Aubin of revenue from Château-Gonthier by "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus", with the consent of "Mathilde uxore sua et filio suo Adelardo"[87]. A charter records the death "MCXXIII vigilia sancti Thomæ apostoli" of "Mathildis uxor Adelardi Castrogontherii domini" and the donation to Saint-Aubin made by "vir eius"[88]. "Adelardus dominus Castrigunterii" donated property to Angers for the souls of "uxoris meæ defunctæ Mathildis et filiorum meorum Adelardi defuncti et Rainaudi et Adelardi vivorum et…uxoris meæ vivæ Exileiæ" by charter dated 16 Oct 1145[89]. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "XVIII Kal Sep" of "Millesendis uxor Aelardi domini de Castrogonterii"[90], which may refer to Mathilde.

m secondly (before 16 Oct 1145) EXILIA, daughter of ---. "Adelardus dominus Castrigunterii" donated property to Angers for the souls of "uxoris meæ defunctæ Mathildis et filiorum meorum Adelardi defuncti et Rainaudi et Adelardi vivorum et…uxoris meæ vivæ Exileiæ" by charter dated 16 Oct 1145[91].

Adelard [I] & his first wife had one child:

1. ADELARD (-after 1 Mar 1123). A charter dated 1 Mar 1123 records the donation to Angers Saint-Aubin of revenue from Château-Gonthier by "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus", with the consent of "Mathilde uxore sua et filio suo Adelardo"[92]. "Adelardus dominus Castrigunterii" donated property to Angers for the souls of "uxoris meæ defunctæ Mathildis et filiorum meorum Adelardi defuncti et Rainaudi et Adelardi vivorum et…uxoris meæ vivæ Exileiæ" by charter dated 16 Oct 1145[93].

Adelard [I] & his [first/second] wife had two children:

2. RENAUD [IV] (-[16 Jan] [1162/78] or after, bur Angers, Saint-Nicolas). "Adelardus dominus Castrigunterii" donated property to Angers for the souls of "uxoris meæ defunctæ Mathildis et filiorum meorum Adelardi defuncti et Rainaudi et Adelardi vivorum et…uxoris meæ vivæ Exileiæ" by charter dated 16 Oct 1145[94]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Raginaudus de Castrogunterii" confirmed a donation of property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated [1162/78], in which "Adelardo fratre ipsius" is recorded as present[95]. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "XVI Kal Feb" of "Rainaldus Castrogunterii dominus"[96]. This entry could refer either to Renaud [IV] or to his grandfather Renaud [III]. m BEATRIX du Perche, daughter of ROTROU [I] "le Grand" Comte du Perche & his first wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Renaud [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) RENAUD [V] (-1190 or after). "Raginaudus, Raginaudi filii Adelardi quondam filius" confirmed the donations by his grandfather "Adelardus de Castro Gunterii" of property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated 1190, witnessed by "Willelmo fratre meo"[97]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus" renounced rights to revenue from "filie Otgerii", for the love of "fratris sui Guillelmi", with the consent of "duo filii eius Rainaldus primogenitus et Adelardus junior", by charter dated 1193[98]. m ---. The name of Renaud's wife has not yet been identified. Renaud [V] & his wife had two children:

i) RENAUD [VI] (-after 1220). "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus" renounced rights to revenue from "filie Otgerii", for the love of "fratris sui Guillelmi", with the consent of "duo filii eius Rainaldus primogenitus et Adelardus junior", by charter dated 1193[99]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Rainaldus et Adelardus domini de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated 1206[100]. "Magister Raginaudus de Castro Gonterii" confirmed a donation of property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated 1220[101]. m EMMA Mauleverer, daughter of ---. King John paid the debt of "Reginald Mauleverer" to the Jews relating to "terra et castrum Regin de [Castro] Gunterii as maritandam Emmam sororem suam Reginald fil Reginaldi de Castro Gunterii" by charter dated 10 Jun 1200[102].

ii) ADELARD (-[1215/20]). "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus" renounced rights to revenue from "filie Otgerii", for the love of "fratris sui Guillelmi", with the consent of "duo filii eius Rainaldus primogenitus et Adelardus junior", by charter dated 1193[103]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Rainaldus et Adelardus domini de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated 1206[104].

- see below.

b) GUILLAUME (-after 1193). "Willelmo fratre meo" witnessed the charter dated 1190 of "Raginaudus, Raginaudi filii Adelardi quondam filius" confirming the donations by his grandfather "Adelardus de Castro Gunterii" to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil[105]. "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus" renounced rights to revenue from "filie Otgerii", for the love of "fratris sui Guillelmi", by charter dated 1193[106].

3. ADELARD (-[1162/78] or after). "Raginaudus de Castrogunterii" confirmed a donation of property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated [1162/78], in which "Adelardo fratre ipsius" is recorded as present[107].

ADELARD de Château-Gonthier, son of RENAUD [V] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier & his wife --- (-[1215/20]). "Adelardus, Castri Gunterii dominus" renounced rights to revenue from "filie Otgerii", for the love of "fratris sui Guillelmi", with the consent of "duo filii eius Rainaldus primogenitus et Adelardus junior", by charter dated 1193[108]. Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. "Rainaldus et Adelardus domini de Castrogunterii" donated property to the abbey of Azé et du Genétil by charter dated 1206[109].

m (contract May 1207) EMMA de Vitré, daughter of ANDRE [II] Seigneur de Vitré & his [first wife Mathilde de Mayenne/second wife Enoguen de Léon] (-after 1212). Le Baud records that André married secondly “Guen sœur de Guyomar et de Hervé Seigneurs de Leon” by whom he had “une fille...Emme”[110]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. Concerning the parentage of Emma, Le Baud contradicts himself when recording the marriage in May 1207 of “Emme sa fille qu’il avoit de sa première femme” and “Allard Seigneur de Chasteaugontier et de Nogent-le-Rotroux”[111]. No primary source has been identified which confirms the name of Emma’s mother. "André de Vitré" founded a chapter in the church of la Madeleine de Vitré, for the souls of "son frère Robert, chantre de l´église de Paris…feu Eustachie son épouse…Emma sa mère", with the consent of "son fils André…sa fille Emma", by charter dated 7 Dec 1209[112].

Adelard & his wife had one child:

1. JACQUES de Château-Gonthier (-10 Jan [1257/1264]). Seigneur de Château-Gonthier. Seigneur de Nogent-le-Rotrou. The necrology of Nogent-le-Rotrou records the death “XVII Kal Feb“ of "Jameti Castrigonterii domini dicti loci et de Nogento” and his donation of “jus patronatus...ecclesie Sancti Stephani de castro...Nogenti”[113]. m (Sep 1239) AVOISE de Laval, daughter of MATHIEU [I] Seigneur de Montmorency & his second wife Emma de Laval (-after 1 Jun 1270). A charter dated Jun 1230 (misdated?) records claims by "Iacobum de Castrogonterii generum meum" against "Matheus de Montemoranciaco et de Laval dominus Franciæ constabularius"[114]. Letters dated Sep 1239 record donations made by "Jean seigneur de Chossiaco et de Laval", with the consent of "Emme comitisse d’Alençon et dame de Laval son espouse", to "Jacques seigneur de Chasteaugonthier" on his marriage to "Avoise fille de ladite comtesse"[115]. A decision of the Paris parliament dated 1263 her share in their paternal inheritance to “la dame de Castri-Gonterii” which “son frère messire Gui de Lavalle” claimed she had relinquished[116]. Jacques & his wife had one child:

a) EMMA [Anne] de Château-Gonthier (-after Feb 1268). "Petrus filius Johannis comitis Britanie" granted "castellaniam de Veuz" to "Anne uxori Girardi Chabotz domini Radesiarum, filie primogenite deffuncti Jacobi quondam domini Castri Gonterii et Nogenti Rotrodi" in exchange for "castro…de Nogento Rotrodi" by charter dated 13 Jun 1265[117]. "Emme fille e heir feu James de Cheteau Gontier, femme jadis feu Gefrei de Pouencé" donated "la chastelenie de Veuz" to "Girart Chabot son…espous" by charter dated Jan 1266[118]. A charter dated Feb 1268 records an agreement between "Jehanne de Poencé fille et hoir feu Jeffroy de Poencé" and "Girart Chabot seigneur de Rays et de Chasteaugontier et Emme sa femme, jadis femme dudit feu Jeffroy" concerning the dower of Emma[119]. "Emma domina Castri Gonterii" donated "terciam partem tocius terre mee" to "Girardo Chaboz valleto domino Radesiarum" if "Theobaldi filii mei" died without heirs by charter dated Dec 1268[120]. "Girart Chabotz chevalier sire de Rays et de Machecoul" donated income from "Port Durant à Coiron en Chevecher", previously enjoyed by "Brient Beuf ot en mariaige o…Bellassez jadiz sa femme, seur dud…Girart", to "Jehan de Coché, vallet, sgr de la Benaste et Eustaice sa femme, fille dud…Girart", and to Eustachie "la terre dever feue Anne jadis sa mère" while reserving rights to "Jehan de Beaumont et Jehanne de Pancé sa femme, fille de lad. Anne et seur à lad. Eustaice", by charter dated Mar 1285[121]. The confusion in the different sources between Anne and Emma as the name of the first wife of Gérard [II] Chabot is probably due to transcription errors, as the two names probably appear similar in original manuscripts. The difficulty is knowing which was her correct name. m firstly GEOFFROY de Poëncy, son of --- (-after 4 May 1263). m secondly ([4 May 1263/13 Jun 1265]) as his first wife, GERARD [II] Chabot, son of GERARD [I] Chabot Seigneur de Rays & his second wife Eustachie de Rays (-1298).

Chapter 3. SEIGNEURS de CRAON

A. SEIGNEURS de CRAON (ORIGINS)

1. SUHARD de Craon (-after 1037). 1010/1027. A charter dated to [1050/55] records that the church of Craon was founded by "Suhardus Vetulus…Guarini filii eius", that "Suhardus junior frater eius" succeeded after the death of Guérin, and names "Guarinus cognomina Bastardus, Suhardi…Vetuli filius"[122]. "Suhardus de Credonio, Raginaldus de Castro Gunterii cum Adelardo filio suo" witnessed the charter dated 1033 which records the foundation of the abbey of Saint-Nicholas [d’Angers?][123]. "Suhardo de Credone…" witnessed the charter dated 1037 under which the monks of Saint-Aubin d'Angers relate the recent history of their abbey[124]. m ---. The name of Suhard’s wife is not known. Suhard & his wife had three children:

a) LISOIR de Craon (-[after 1032]). "Lisoio Subhardi filio" sold property "in Mauri cellæ parochia sitas" to "domina Odelina", which she donated to found the abbey of Saint-Georges de Rennes by charter dated 1032[125].

b) GUERIN de Craon . A charter dated to [1050/55] records that the church of Craon was founded by "Suhardus Vetulus…Guarini filii eius", that "Suhardus junior frater eius" succeeded after the death of Guérin, and names "Guarinus cognomina Bastardus, Suhardi…Vetuli filius"[126]. m ---. The name of Guérin’s wife is not known. The name Maurice, given to her grandson, suggests the possibility of a family connection with Maurice d’Anjou (son of Geoffroy I “Grisegonelle” Comte d’Anjou by his second marriage), given how unusual this name appears to have been at the time. Guérin & his wife had one child:

i) --- de Craon (-[before 3 Mar 1070]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 3 Mar 1070 under which her son-in-law "Rainaldus filius Roberti Burgundionis et uxor mea Eunoguena filia Roberti de Vitreio, nata de ipsius legali coniuge filia…Warini, naturalis hæredis et domini Credonensis honoris" confirmed the possession of "ecclesia Sancti Clementis…apud Credonum" to La Trinité de Vendôme[127]. Le Baud names her “Berthe”[128]. The primary source which confirms her name has not been identified. Under the scenario set out in BRITTANY, "Berthe" was the name of Robert de Vitré’s second wife and no primary source has yet been found which indicates that this was also the name of his first wife. The charter dated 3 Mar 1070 suggests that --- de Craon may have died before that date, otherwise it is unclear why she would not have issued the charter in her own name (together with her husband, who was still living). The issue is not free from all doubt as the phrase "domini Credonensis honoris" in the document appears to apply to "Warini", not to Renaud. Nevertheless, the fact that Renaud inherited Craon through his wife indicates that Enoguen must have been the sole heir of Robert de Vitré’s marriage to the heiress of Craon and that his other children, whose possible inheritance of Craon never seems to have been raised, were born from a different marriage. Her son-in-law is named "Raynaldus castri Credonensis dominus" in a charter dated 26 Jan 1078[129], which demonstrates that his mother-in-law must certainly have died by then. m [as his first wife,] ROBERT de Vitré, son of TRISCAN de Vitré & his wife Enoguen --- (-27 Jul [1090]).

c) SUHARD de Craon . A charter dated to [1050/55] records that the church of Craon was founded by "Suhardus Vetulus…Guarini filii eius", that "Suhardus junior frater eius" succeeded after the death of Guérin, and names "Guarinus cognomina Bastardus, Suhardi…Vetuli filius"[130]. Suhard had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

i) GUERIN bâtard de Craon . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Monk at Saint-Aubin 1053-1083.

Suhard had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

d) GUERIN bâtard de Craon . A charter dated to [1050/55] records that the church of Craon was founded by "Suhardus Vetulus…Guarini filii eius", that "Suhardus junior frater eius" succeeded after the death of Guérin, and names "Guarinus cognomina Bastardus, Suhardi…Vetuli filius"[131].

B. SEIGNEURS de CRAON (COMTES de NEVERS)

RENAUD de Nevers, son of ROBERT "le Bourguignon" de Nevers & his first wife Avoie [Blanche] du Maine (-Dec 1101). "Domnus Robertus Burgundis" donated half of "ecclesiæ suæ…in pago Credonensi, apud Betulum-Campum…sancti Petri" to La Trinité de Vendôme, for the soul of "Gosfredi comitis senioris sui", by charter dated 16 Jul 1067, signed by "Rotbertus Burgundius et filius eius Rainaldus…"[132]. "Rainaldus filius Roberti Burgundionis et uxor mea Eunoguena filia Roberti de Vitreio, nata de ipsius legali coniuge filia…Warini, naturalis hæredis et domini Credonensis honoris" confirmed the possession of "ecclesia Sancti Clementis…apud Credonum" to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 3 Mar 1070[133]. "Rotbertus Burgundio" donated pasturage rights in the forest of Brionne to La Trinité de Vendôme, for the soul of "fratris sui Hanrici atque uxoris suæ, illius quæ Blancha vocata est, filiorumque suorum" by charter dated 30 Nov 1077, witnessed by "Rainaldus filius eius…"[134]. "Raynaldus castri Credonensis dominus et…uxor mea…Ennoguena cognomina Domitilla" donated was shields to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 26 Jan 1078[135]. "Raginaldus cognomina Burgundus de Credone castro et uxor mea…Domita et filius meus Mauricius" donated property to Saint-Aubin d'Angers in honour of "patris mei Rotberti" by charter dated Oct 1080[136]. Seigneur de Craon, by right of his wife. "Rainnaldo Burgundio, Mauritio, Aymerico et Roberto filii eius" were present at the confirmation of the donation of "ecclesia Beatæ-Mariæ de Chamiliaco" to the priory of Craon Saint-Clement, by undated charter, dated to 1093[137]. He founded the Abbey de la Roé 1096. "Rainaldus de Credone, filius Roberti Burgundi" restored rights to the monks of Craon Saint-Clément by charter dated to [1100], signed by "Henricus filius eius"[138].

m ENOGUEN [Domita] de Vitré, daughter of ROBERT de Vitré & his [first] wife --- de Craon (-after 28 Jan 1078). "Rainaldus filius Roberti Burgundionis et uxor mea Eunoguena filia Roberti de Vitreio, nata de ipsius legali coniuge filia…Warini, naturalis hæredis et domini Credonensis honoris" confirmed the possession of "ecclesia Sancti Clementis…apud Credonum" to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 3 Mar 1070[139]. Heiress of Craon. "Raynaldus castri Credonensis dominus et…uxor mea…Ennoguena cognomina Domitilla" donated was shields to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 26 Jan 1078[140]. "Raginaldus cognomina Burgundus de Credone castro et uxor mea…Domita et filius meus Mauricius" donated property to Saint-Aubin d'Angers in honour of "patris mei Rotberti" by charter dated Oct 1080[141].

Renaud & his wife had four children:

1. MAURICE [I] (-[1119/20]). "Raginaldus cognomina Burgundus de Credone castro et uxor mea…Domita et filius meus Mauricius" donated property to Saint-Aubin d'Angers in honour of "patris mei Rotberti" by charter dated Oct 1080[142]. "Rainnaldo Burgundio, Mauritio, Aymerico et Roberto filii eius" were present at the confirmation of the donation of "ecclesia Beatæ-Mariæ de Chamiliaco" to the priory of Craon Saint-Clement, by undated charter, dated to 1093[143]. Seigneur de Craon. "Mauricius dominus castelli…Credonum" was condemned to repair the damage he caused to La Trinité de Vendôme "uxor eius domna Mathildis", by charter dated 1105, which names "Goffridus…Vindocinensis abbas…consanguineus Mauricii", and is signed by "Mauricius dominus Credonis, Robertus frater eius…Guido de Lavalle…"[144]. "Mauricius Credonensis et uxor mea Theophania…et Hugo filius noster" donated navigation rights on the Loire to the abbey of Fontevraud by undated charter, signed by "Rollando Credonensi cum filio suo Buchardo, Gaufredo de Rota, Hersendis atque Petronilla"[145]. m TIPHAINE "Anguilla" dame de Chantocé et d’Ingrandes, daughter of HUGUES de Chantocé & his wife ---. "Mauricius Credonensis et uxor mea Theophania…et Hugo filius noster" donated navigation rights on the Loire to the abbey of Fontevraud by undated charter[146]. "Hugo de Cantosceio" donated property to Saint-Nicholas, confirmed "post mortem Hugonis" by "Mauricius filius Raginaldi de Credone…qui filias eius in uxorem…suscepit", by charter dated to [1105/16][147]. Maurice [I] & his wife had [two] children:

a) HUGUES (-[1140]). "Mauricius Credonensis et uxor mea Theophania…et Hugo filius noster" donated navigation rights on the Loire to the abbey of Fontevraud by undated charter[148]. Seigneur de Craon. "Guido…et Cecilia uxor eius…et filius eorum Guido…Gervasiusque alius filius" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, with the approval of "Hugo de Lavalle", by undated charter witnessed by "…Adelardus de Castro Gunterii, Hugo de Cretone, Hugo de Mathefelone…"[149]. m firstly ([1124], [separated]) AGNES de Laval, daughter of GUY [II] Seigneur de Laval & his [third] wife Cecile --- (-[after 1140]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a letter from "Hildebertus…Turonum minister" to Pope Honorius II, dated [14 Apr] 1129, relating to canonical difficulties relating to the marriage of "Hugonis de Credone et Agnetis uxoris suæ" which names "ipsa Agnes…et…Guidonem de Lavalle fratrem suum"[150]. "Guarino de Credone, Agnete matre eius" consented to the donation by "Gualeri de Bona et Aanor uxor eius" to La Roë, by undated charter[151]. Bodard de la Jacopière identifies the signatories in this charter with Agnes de Laval, first wife of Hugues Seigneur de Craon, and their supposed son Guérin. This raises an interesting question concerning the date of Agnes’s death. If she died before her husband’s second marriage, her son could have been no more than five years old at the time, bearing in mind that his father had five children by his second marriage before his death in [1140]. In that case, it is unlikely that Guérin would have been considered old enough to have consented to the donation in this charter. The other possibility is that Hugues’s first marriage was terminated not by his wife’s death but by their separation, insisted on by the church because of the canonical difficulties referred to above. m secondly as her first husband, MARQUISE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 1191 which records donations to Saint-Nicholas de Craon by "Mauricius…filius Hugonis et Marquisiæ, Credonensis dominus" on the death of "fratris sui Fulconis de Matefelon"[152]. [She married secondly as his second wife, Hugues de Champagne Seigneur de Mathefelon. Her second marriage is indicated by the charter dated 1191 under which her son "Mauricius…filius Hugonis et Marquisiæ, Credonensis dominus" donated property to Saint-Nicholas de Craon on the death of "fratris sui Fulconis de Matefelon"[153].] She married [thirdly] Payen de Vaiges. Her [third] marriage is indicated by the charter dated 1162 under which her son "Mauritius de Credonio" donated property to "monachis sancti Melanii", at the request of "Marquisiæ matris meæ et Gaufredi de Poëncio nepotis mei et Paganus de Vegia", signed by "…Pagano de Vegia et Marquisia matre mea eius uxore…"[154]. Hugues & his first wife had two children:

i) RENAUD (-[1128/30], bur La Roë). "Hugues de Craon" donated property to the monks of La Roë, for the anniversary of the death of "son fils Renaud" whose tomb he and "sa femme Agnès" visited, by charter dated to [1128/30][155].

ii) GUERIN (-[1150]). He succeeded his father as Seigneur de Craon. "Guarinus dominus Credonensium" donated property to La Roë, in the presence of "Guillelmus de Guierchia…Hamo frater eius", by undated charter[156]. "Guarino de Credone, Agnete matre eius" consented to the donation by "Gualeri de Bona et Aanor uxor eius" to La Roë, by undated charter[157].

Hugues & his second wife had four children:

iii) MAURICE [II] (-12 Jul or 10 Aug 1196). "Mauritius de Credone Hugonis filius" confirmed donations to "ecclesiæ de Rota" by charter dated 1191, witnessed by "Guillelmo de Guierchia, Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauritio et Petro et Philippo de Sauconeio, Paganus de Sancto Amatore, Guillelmi de Vitreio et Mauritius frater eius"[158]. He succeeded his half-brother as Seigneur de Craon.

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iv) ROBERT . Broussillon records that Robert witnessed a charter of his brother Maurice [II] for Roë[159]. Canon at Angers.

v) GUY . Broussillon records that Guy witnessed the charter dated 1191 between Richard I King of England and Tancredo King of Sicily[160].

vi) MARQUISE . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1162 under which "Mauritius de Credonio" donated property to "monachis sancti Melanii", at the request of "Marquisiæ matris meæ et Gaufredi de Poëncio nepotis mei et Paganus de Vegia", signed by "Gaufrido de Poencio nepote meo, Hugone de Guirchia fratre suo, Pagano de Vegia et Marquisia matre mea eius uxore…"[161]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m GUILLAUME Seigneur de la Guerche, son of --- (-after 1156).

b) [TIPHAINE [Burgundia] . Her marriage and parentage are confirmed by a fragmentary chronicle of the dukes of Aquitaine which records that "Hugo…Camerarii Willelmi filius" and his wife donated property to the abbey of Mauléon for the souls of "…Mauricii qui tenuit in vita sua Credonium in pago Andegavensi, atque Theophaniæ, Anguillæ nuncupatæ, patris et matris eiusdem Theophaniæ Burgundiæ", dated to [1126/37], witnessed by "Hugone de Credonio fratre Burgundiæ-Theophaniæ…"[162]. The difficulties associated with the fabrication of all or parts of the reconstruction of the Puy-du-Fou family are discussed in the document AQUITAINE DUKES, including the possibility that this fragmentary chronicle formed part of the fabrication. Her parentage and marriage has not yet been corroborated by another primary source. m [as his first wife,] HUGUES du Puy-du-Fou, son of GUILLAUME du Puy-du-Fou & his wife Adela --- (-after 1137).]

2. AIMERY . "Rainnaldo Burgundio, Mauritio, Aymerico et Roberto filii eius" were present at the confirmation of the donation of "ecclesia Beatæ-Mariæ de Chamiliaco" to the priory of Craon Saint-Clement, by undated charter, dated to 1093[163].

3. ROBERT (-[Jan 1147]). "Rainnaldo Burgundio, Mauritio, Aymerico et Roberto filii eius" were present at the confirmation of the donation of "ecclesia Beatæ-Mariæ de Chamiliaco" to the priory of Craon Saint-Clement, by undated charter, dated to 1093[164]. "Mauricius dominus castelli…Credonum" was condemned to repair the damage he caused to La Trinité de Vendôme "uxor eius domna Mathildis", by charter dated 1105, which names "Goffridus…Vindocinensis abbas…consanguineus Mauricii", and is signed by "Mauricius dominus Credonis, Robertus frater eius…Guido de Lavalle…"[165]. Grand Master of the Order of Templars. William of Tyre names "dominus Robertus cognomine Burgundio, natione Aquitanicus…magister militiæ Templi", dated to 1138[166]. William of Tyre names "Robertus magister militiæ Templi" among those who participated in the Council of Acre, dated to 1148[167]. Betrothed to AMELIE de Chabanais, daughter of ESCHIVAT Seigneur de Chabanais et de Confolens & his wife Amélie ---. The Historia Pontificum et Comitum Engolismensis records that Vulgrin [II] Comte d’Angoulême, during the lifetime of his father Comte Guillaume [V] from the context, therefore dated to before 1120, granted "castellum Chabanes et Confolent", claimed by “Ademaro domino Rupis-Folcaudi...ex parte uxoris suæ”, to “Roberto de Burgundio, [Aimerico de] Rancone” together with “filia Jordani Eschivati” who had died without male heirs, the same passage adding that “idem Robertus” repudiated the agreement and joined the Knights Templar, whereupon the land and bride were granted to "Willermo de Mastacio fratri Roberti domini Montis-Berulli"[168].

4. HENRI (-after [1119/20]). "Rainaldus de Credone, filius Roberti Burgundi" restored rights to the monks of Craon Saint-Clément by charter dated to [1100], signed by "Henricus filius eius"[169]. An undated charter records that "Henricus Credonensis post obitum Mauricii fratris sui" deprived the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou of revenue from "apud Corniliacum et apud Malum Campum", as well as the subsequent agreement which settled the dispute[170].

Two siblings:

1. GUY de Craon (-after 1085). The parentage of Guy de Craon has not been established, although use of the name Maurice by his grandson suggests a family relationship with the Seigneurs de Craon. It would be chronologically consistent if Guy was another son of Renaud de Nevers Seigneur de Craon. Domesday Book records “Guy de Craon” holding land in Stonesby, Waltham on the Wolds and Sproxton in Leicestershire; numerous properties in Lincolnshire[171]. m ISABELLE, daughter of HUGH FitzBaldric & his wife ---. The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[172]. Guy & his wife had [four] children:

a) ALAIN de Craon (-after [1140/50]). The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[173]. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland names "Guido Croun, the father of Alan Croun…Seneschal of the royal mansion"[174]. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records that "Alan de Croun…with Muriel his wife and Maurice his eldest son and Matilda their eldest daughter" visited Croyland (dated to 1114)[175]. “Alanus de Creun et uxor mea Muriel filiusque meus Mauricius” founded Freston Priory, Lincolnshire by undated charter, dated to 1114[176]. The Lindsey Survey, dated to [1115/18], records "Alan de Craon" holding land in Ravendale and other places, and names the previous holder "Wido de Craon"[177]. “Alanus de Croun” donated land "in Crudeshale cum ecclesia de Warnburne" to Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, with the consent of "Mauricii filii mei et Willielmi filii Rogeri nepotis mei", by undated charter[178]. "Hugo filius Eudonis" donated land in Great Sturton to Kirkstead abbey, with the consent of "Roberti filii mei", by charter dated to [1140/50] witnessed by "Alano de Creun, Waltero et Andrea filiis meis…"[179]. King Stephen granted land in Holland, Lincolnshire formerly held by "Alan[us] de Croun avunculus suus et Mauricius filius suus" to "Will[elm]o filio Rog[er]i" by undated charter[180]. m MURIEL de Beauchamp, daughter of ---. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records that "Alan de Croun…with Muriel his wife and Maurice his eldest son and Matilda their eldest daughter" visited Croyland (dated to 1114)[181]. Her family origin is indicated by the Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey which lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[182]. “Alanus de Creun et uxor mea Muriel filiusque meus Mauricius” founded Freston Priory, Lincolnshire by undated charter, dated to 1114[183]. Alain & his wife had five children:

i) GUY de Craon . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[184].

ii) MAURICE de Craon (-after 1180). The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[185]. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records that "Alan de Croun…with Muriel his wife and Maurice his eldest son and Matilda their eldest daughter" visited Croyland (dated to 1114)[186]. “Alanus de Creun et uxor mea Muriel filiusque meus Mauricius” founded Freston Priory, Lincolnshire by undated charter, dated to 1114[187]. “Alanus de Croun” donated land "in Crudeshale cum ecclesia de Warnburne" to Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, with the consent of "Mauricii filii mei et Willielmi filii Rogeri nepotis mei", by undated charter[188]. The 1156 and 1157 Pipe Rolls record "Maurici de Creun" in Lincolnshire, "deb. I. acciptr. Norriscu.7.I.Girfalc" and "Concordia"[189]. "M. de Creun" confirmed the donation of land in Old Scrane and West Newland to Kirkstead abbey by "Willelmus filius Rogeri cognatus meus" by charter dated to [before 1158], witnessed by "…Wido filius Mauricii, Radulfus frater eius…"[190]. The 1180/81 Pipe Roll records "Mauricius de Creon et Wido filius" accounting for land at "Waltham quam habet versus Geruasium Painel" in Warwickshire/Leicestershire[191]. m CLARICE, daughter of ---. A genealogy of the founders of Freston Priory records that “monsieur Maurice de Croune”, son of "monsieur Alan de Croune le primer foundeur de Friston et Muriele sa femme", married "Clarice"[192]. Maurice & his wife had two children:

(a) GUY de Craon . A genealogy of the founders of Freston Priory names "monsieur Wythe de Croune" as the son of “monsieur Maurice de Croune” and his wife "Clarice"[193]. "M. de Creun" confirmed the donation of land in Old Scrane and West Newland to Kirkstead abbey by "Willelmus filius Rogeri cognatus meus" by charter dated to [before 1158], witnessed by "…Wido filius Mauricii, Radulfus frater eius…"[194]. The 1180/81 Pipe Roll records "Mauricius de Creon et Wido filius" accounting for land at "Waltham quam habet versus Geruasium Painel" in Warwickshire/Leicestershire[195]. m as her second husband, ISABEL [Basset], widow of ALBERT de Gresley, daughter of [THOMAS Basset of Headington, Oxfordshire & his wife Alice de Dunstanville]. A genealogy of the founders of Freston Priory records that "monsieur Wythe de Croune" married "une Isabelle"[196]. The 1181/82 Pipe Roll records "Wido de Creon" accounting "pro habenda uxore que fuit Alberti Gresle" in Lincolnshire[197]. The primary source which confirms that Isabel was the daughter of Thomas Basset has not yet been identified. Guy & his wife had one child:

(1) PETRONILLA de Craon . A genealogy of the founders of Freston Priory names "dame Petronil de Croune" as the daughter of "monsieur Wythe de Croune" and his wife "Clarice", adding that she married firstly "baron monsieur William Longechaumpe" (by whom she had "monsieur Henre de Longechaumpe", and listing several generations of his descendants) and secondly "baron monsieur Oliver Vaux"[198]. "Henr de la Mare" made a fine for "terra Petronille de Croun ux sue et terris suis in Angliam et Willelmus de La Mara frater suus…", dated 1205[199]. "Henr de Mara et Petronill ux eius" claimed "dote…versus…Henr de Longo Campo" in Herefordshire, dated 1207[200]. Her third marriage is confirmed by the Testa de Nevill which includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Oliverus de Vallibus" held "Vargeburn in barunia cum uxore que fuit Henrici de la Mare" in Hampshire[201]. m firstly WILLIAM de Longchamp, son of ---. m secondly HENRY de la Mare, son of --- (-[1210/12]). m thirdly ([1211/12]) OLIVER des Vaux, son of --- (-[1238/41]).

(b) RAOUL de Craon . "M. de Creun" confirmed the donation of land in Old Scrane and West Newland to Kirkstead abbey by "Willelmus filius Rogeri cognatus meus" by charter dated to [before 1158], witnessed by "…Wido filius Mauricii, Radulfus frater eius…"[202].

iii) GEOFFROY de Craon . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[203].

iv) MATILDA [Mabile] de Craon . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[204]. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records that "Alan de Croun…with Muriel his wife and Maurice his eldest son and Matilda their eldest daughter" visited Croyland (dated to 1114)[205].

v) ISABELLE de Craon . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Aleinus de Crehun, Wido pat[er] eius, Isenbele, Wido, Morize, Gefridus, Meæriel de Belca[mp], Mabiliæ, Isenbele"[206].

b) [FULK . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Hugo fil[ius] Baldri, Fulco f[rate]r Alein, Roger f[rate]r eius, Ricard avuncl ei[us]"[207].]

c) [ROGER . The Liber Vitæ of Thorney abbey lists "Hugo fil[ius] Baldri, Fulco f[rate]r Alein, Roger f[rate]r eius, Ricard avuncl ei[us]"[208].]

d) --- de Craon . m ROGER, son of ---. Roger & his wife had one child:

i) WILLIAM FitzRoger . “Alanus de Croun” donated land "in Crudeshale cum ecclesia de Warnburne" to Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, with the consent of "Mauricii filii mei et Willielmi filii Rogeri nepotis mei", by undated charter[209]. King Stephen granted land in Holland, Lincolnshire formerly held by "Alan[us] de Croun avunculus suus et Mauricius filius suus" to "Will[elm]o filio Rog[er]i" by undated charter[210]. "M. de Creun" confirmed the donation of land in Old Scrane and West Newland to Kirkstead abbey by "Willelmus filius Rogeri cognatus meus" by charter dated to [before 1158], witnessed by "…Wido filius Mauricii, Radulfus frater eius…"[211].

2. HILDEBURGE de Craon . Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland names "prior Joffrid [of Saint Evroult in Normandy]…son of the marquis Herebert by Hildeburga sister of Guido Croun, the father of Alan Croun…Seneschal of the royal mansion", adding that he "was born and educated at Orleans" and appointed as abbot of Croyland on the death of Abbot Ingulph (dated to 1109)[212]. m HERIBERT, son of ---. Héribert & his wife had two children:

a) ROBERT . Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records that "abbat Joffrid" interceded with Henry I King of England for the appointment of "the lord Robert his own brother but much his senior in age…monk at Saint Evroult" to succeed as abbot of Thorney (dated to 1112)[213]. Abbot of Thorney [1112].

b) GEOFFROY (Orléans ---- -). Abbot of Saint-Evroult, Normandy. Abbot of Croyland [1109]. Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland names "prior Joffrid [of Saint Evroult in Normandy]…son of the marquis Herebert by Hildeburga sister of Guido Croun, the father of Alan Croun…Seneschal of the royal mansion", adding that he "was born and educated at Orleans" and appointed as abbot of Croyland on the death of Abbot Ingulph (dated to 1109)[214].

MAURICE [II] de Craon, son of HUGUES Seigneur de Craon & his second wife Marquise --- (-12 Jul or 10 Aug 1196). Seigneur de Craon. "Mauritius de Credonio" donated property to "monachis sancti Melanii", at the request of "Marquisiæ matris meæ et Gaufredi de Poëncio nepotis mei et Paganus de Vegia", by charter dated 1162 signed by "Gaufrido de Poencio nepote meo, Hugone de Guirchia fratre suo, Pagano de Vegia et Marquisia matre mea eius uxore…"[215]. "Mauricius dominus Creonis" donated property to Roë, for the soul of "Raginaldi filii mei" and to found an anniversary for him, by charter dated 1180, which also states that he donated property for the soul of "Amaurici fratris Helisabet uxoris meæ"[216]. "Mauricius de Creon Hugonis filius" donated property to Roë by charter dated 23 Jun 1191, witnessed by "…Guillelmo de Guierchia et Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauricio et Petro…"[217]. "Mauricius…filius Hugonis et Marquisiæ, Credonensis dominus" donated property to Saint-Nicholas de Craon on the death of "fratris sui Fulconis de Matefelon" [uterine brother of Maurice [II] de Craon] by charter dated 1191[218]. "Mauritius de Credone Hugonis filius" confirmed donations to "ecclesiæ de Rota" by charter dated 1191, witnessed by "Guillelmo de Guierchia, Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauritio et Petro et Philippo de Sauconeio, Paganus de Sancto Amatore, Guillelmi de Vitreio et Mauritius frater eius"[219]. "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children, and if she died "Guido de Laval…et Havis uxor eius" and if he died "Petrum de Guierchia", in his undated testament when leaving for Jerusalem, in which he named his sons "Mauritium et Amauricum…Petrus…qui futurus est clericus", provided for their inheritance of his lands in the order "Mauritius…Petrus…Amauricius" with reversion to "Guido de Lavalle…Petrus…de Garnachio", and named "Agnes…filia mea" who would receive "terram meam de Anglia" as her dowry[220]. "Mauricius de Credone filius Hugonis" donated property to Craon Bonshommes by charter dated 1196[221]. The obituary of Craon Bonshommes records the death 10 Aug of "dominus Mauricius de Credone filius Hugonis, fundator domus nostre", recording his donation to the monastery[222].

m ([1170]) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Meulan, widow of GEOFFROY Seigneur de Mayenne, daughter of GALERAN de Beaumont-le-Roger Comte de Meulan & his wife Agnes de Montfort Dame de Gournay-sur-Marne (-10 May 1220, bur Sauvigny). "Mauricius dominus Creonis" donated property to Roë, for the soul of "Raginaldi filii mei" and to found an anniversary for him, by charter dated 1180, which also states that he donated property for the soul of "Amaurici fratris Helisabet uxoris meæ"[223]. Henry II King of England confirmed a donation to Sauvigny by "Ysabell filie Gualerandi comitis de Mellento", with the consent of "filiis suis Juhello…filio Gaufridi de Meduana, et Mauricio et Petro, filiis Mauricii de Creon", by charter dated to [Apr 1180/Jan 1183][224]. "Mauricius de Creon Hugonis filius" donated property to Roë by charter dated 23 Jun 1191, witnessed by "…Guillelmo de Guierchia et Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauricio et Petro…"[225]. "Mauricius de Creon Hugonis filius" donated property to Roë by charter dated 23 Jun 1191, witnessed by "…Guillelmo de Guierchia et Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauricio et Petro…"[226]. Her two marriages are confirmed by the undated charter by which her son "Mauritius dominus Credoni" confirmed the donation by "Constantia soror mea" of revenue set by "dominus Juhellus frater meus" at "apud Harperiam" to the abbey of Clarei, by undated charter, witnessed by "…domina Isabel matre mea, domina Gervasia…"[227]. "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament when leaving for Jerusalem[228]. The Gesta Guillelmi Majoris Andegavensis Episcopi names “dominis de Credonio…et Isabella Domina de Credonio” among those present at the burial of Bishop Guillaume, undated but stated to be during the reign of Philippe II King of France[229]. "Domina Ysabel de Meduana et filio eius Mauricio" donated property to Craon Bonshommes by charter dated 1196[230]. Maurice Seigneur de Craon donated property to Chaloché, with the approval of "Isabelle sa mère…Pierre et Amaury ses frères", by charter dated 1207[231]. "Constancia soror domini Amaurici de Credone" donated property to Roë, with the consent of “...Isabel matris meæ et Juhel de Meduana et Amauricii de Credone fratrum meorum”, by charter dated 1217[232]. The Chronicon Savigniacensis Monasterii records the death in 1220 of "Juhellus de Meduana…domina Isabel mater eius"[233]. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "Kal Mai" of "Isabellis domina de Credonio"[234].

Maurice [II] & his wife had seven children:

1. AVOISE (-1230). "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "Guido de Laval…et Havis uxor eius" as guardians of his children and his lands, in the case of the death of his wife, in his undated testament when leaving for Jerusalem, and provided for their inheritance of his lands if he died without male heirs[235]. This document suggests that Avoise must have been her parents’ oldest child, if her three brothers were all minors at the time. Her first marriage is confirmed by the Testa de Nevill which includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Mauricius de Creon" gave "Waletun…hundredum de Waletun" in Surrey to "Gwidoni de la Val cum filia sua"[236]. Dame de Craon et de Châtelais. "Guido sextus dominus de Lavalle" donated property to Plessis-Milcent by charter dated 1205, witnessed by "Haoys uxore mea…"[237]. "Guido dominus sextus de Lavalle" donated property to Olivet priory, for the soul of "Ozannæ filiæ meæ", by charter dated to [1205], witnessed by "Haoys uxore mea, Guido filius meus, Emma filia mea"[238]. "Guido sextus dominus Lavallensis" ratified a donation by "patris mei" to the canons of "castellilo Lavallensi", by charter dated 1208, witnessed by "…Emma matre mea, Hayoisia uxore mea…"[239]. "Robertus comes de Alenchon" settled the dower of "domine Haoys de Lavalle" by charter dated [19 Apr/31 Oct] 1215[240]. "Robertus comes d’Alencon et dominus Lavallis et Emma uxor eius filia Guidonis de Lavalle et hæres Lavallis" exchanged property with "Yvoni Franco et dominæ Haoys uxori suæ" by charter dated Feb 1216[241]. "Matheus de Montemorenciaco, conestabularius Franciæ et Emma, eius uxor, comitissa de Alanconio et domina Lavallensis" ratified a donation by "dominus Ivo Francus et uxor eius Advisia de Lavalle" to Bellebranche, for the salvation of "domini Guydonis de Lavalle" and for "Hugonis filii sui", by charter dated 1218[242]. m firstly GUY [V] Seigneur de Laval, son of GUY [IV] Seigneur de Laval & his wife Emma of Cornwall (-1210). m secondly (before 1215) YVES le Franc Seigneur de Saulges, son of --- (-before 1260).

2. CONSTANCE ([1170/73]-after 1217). "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" provided for reversion to "Guido de Lavalle…Petrus…de Garnachio" in case his sons died without heirs under his undated testament[243]. "Mauritius dominus Credoni" confirmed the donation by "Constantia soror mea" of revenue set by "dominus Juhellus frater meus" at "apud Harperiam" to the abbey of Clarei, by undated charter, witnessed by "…domina Isabel matre mea, domina Gervasia…"[244]. "Mauricius de Credone" confirmed the donation to Fontaine-Daniel by "Constancia soror mea" by charter dated to [1196], witnessed by "domino Juhello de Meduana, domina Isabelli matre mea, domina Gervasia…"[245]. "Constantia filia Mauritii de Credone, domina de la Garnesche" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, with the consent of "Petri filii mei", by charter dated to [1205][246]. "Constancia de Gasnassia" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, for the soul of “fratris mei Petri de Credone”, with the consent of "frater meus Amauritius de Credone", by charter dated 1216[247]. "Constancia soror domini Amaurici de Credone" donated part of "maritagio meo quod pater mus Mauricius vir bonæ memoriæ dedit michi in passagio Ligeris apud Chantoce" to Roë, with the consent of “filiis meis...Petro et Hugonis...et...Isabel matris meæ et Juhel de Meduana et Amauricii de Credone fratrum meorum”, and built a chapel “juxta sepulturam junioris Mauricii fratris mei”, by charter dated 1217[248]. m (before 1185) PIERRE [IV] de la Garnache, son of PIERRE [III] de la Garnache & his wife Agnes Chabot (-before [1205]).

3. AGNES (-1205 or before). "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament, in which he named "Agnes…filia mea" who would receive "terram meam de Anglia" as her dowry[249]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1216 under which "Amauricius dominus Credonis" consented to a donation by "Theobaldus de Matefelon" for the soul of "Agnetis quondam uxoris suæ et sororis meæ"[250]. "Theobaldus de Mathefelon" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, for the soul of "uxoris suæ Agnetis", by charter dated 1204[251]. m (before 1191) as his first wife, THIBAUT [III] de Mathefelon, son of THIBAUT [II] Seigneur de Mathefelon & his wife Mathilde de Mayenne (-[May 1238/Dec 1239]).

4. RENAUD (-before 1180). "Mauricius dominus Creonis" donated property to Roë, for the soul of "Raginaldi filii mei" and to found an anniversary for him, by charter dated 1180[252].

5. MAURICE [III] ([after 1178]-25 Jul 1207, bur Roë). "Mauricius de Creon Hugonis filius" donated property to Roë by charter dated 23 Jun 1191, witnessed by "…Guillelmo de Guierchia et Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauricio et Petro…"[253]. "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament, in which he named his sons "Mauritium et Amauricum…Petrus…qui futurus est clericus" and provided for their inheritance of his lands in the order "Mauritius…Petrus…Amauricius"[254]. Seigneur de Craon. "Domina Ysabel de Meduana et filio eius Mauricio" donated property to Craon Bonshommes by charter dated 1196[255]. This document suggests that Maurice was still a minor when he succeeded his father, under the guardianship of his mother. "Mauritius dominus Credoni" confirmed the donation by "Constantia soror mea" of revenue set by "dominus Juhellus frater meus" at "apud Harperiam" to the abbey of Clarei, by undated charter, witnessed by "…domina Isabel matre mea, domina Gervasia…"[256]. Maurice Seigneur de Craon donated property to Chaloché, with the approval of "Isabelle sa mère…Pierre et Amaury ses frères", by charter dated 1207[257]. "Juhellus de Meduana" donated property to Evron to found an anniversary "in festo sancti Xristophori" for "Mauricii de Creun fratris mei" by charter dated 25 Jul 1207[258]. His place of burial is confirmed by the charter dated 1217 under which [his sister] "Constancia soror domini Amaurici de Credone" built a chapel at Roë “juxta sepulturam junioris Mauricii fratris mei”[259].

6. PIERRE (-[1207], maybe [1215/16]). "Mauricius de Creon Hugonis filius" donated property to Roë by charter dated 23 Jun 1191, witnessed by "…Guillelmo de Guierchia et Isabel uxore mea et filiis meis Mauricio et Petro…"[260]. "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament, in which he named his sons "Mauritium et Amauricum…Petrus…qui futurus est clericus" and provided for their inheritance of his lands in the order "Mauritius…Petrus…Amauricius"[261]. Maurice Seigneur de Craon donated property to Chaloché, with the approval of "Isabelle sa mère…Pierre et Amaury ses frères", by charter dated 1207[262]. It is possible that Pierre predeceased his brother Maurice assuming that their younger brother Amaury [I] succeeded as Seigneur de Craon after Maurice. On the other hand, [his sister] "Constancia de Gasnassia" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, for the soul of “fratris mei Petri de Credone”, with the consent of "frater meus Amauritius de Credone", by charter dated 1216[263], which suggests that Pierre may have shortly before the date of this document. The charter dated 1216, under which [his brother] "Amauricus dominus Credensis, junior filius Mauricii de Credone" records donating property to Roë, for the soul of "Mauricii de Credone fratris mei primogeniti", and records another donation “defuncto...postea Petro de Credone...fratre meo”[264], also suggests that Pierre survived his brother Maurice.

7. AMAURY [I] (-15 May 1226). "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament, in which he named his sons "Mauritium et Amauricum…Petrus…qui futurus est clericus" and provided for their inheritance of his lands in the order "Mauritius…Petrus…Amauricius"[265]. The Gesta Guillelmi Majoris Andegavensis Episcopi names “Amauricus filius primogenitus et heres nobilis viri Domini Mauricii Domini de Credonio et de Brioleto, puer undecim annorum vel circa”, undated[266]. Maurice Seigneur de Craon donated property to Chaloché, with the approval of "Isabelle sa mère…Pierre et Amaury ses frères", by charter dated 1207[267]. Seigneur de Craon. "Amauricus dominus Credensis, junior filius Mauricii de Credone" donated property to Roë, for the soul of "Mauricii de Credone fratris mei primogeniti", and records another donation “defuncto...postea Petro de Credone...fratre meo”, by charter dated 1216, recorded in a vidimus dated 1241[268]. "Amaurricus dominus de Credonio" donated property to Craon Bonshommes by charter dated 1217[269]. The Chronicon Turonense Magnum records that "Amorricus de Credone" succeeded "in senescallia" after the death in 1222 of "Guillelmus de Rupibus senescallus Andigavensis", whose daughter he had married[270]. "Amaury de Craon et Jeanne de Roches, Geoffroy de Châteaudun et Clémence des Roches" confirmed the donation of revenue made to Bonlieu abbey by “Guillaume des Roches et Marguerite de Sablé” by charter dated [16/31] Jul 1222[271]. "M[argarita] domina Sabolii [...quondam uxor domini Guillelmi], Amauricus de Credone senescallus Andegavensis [...Johenna uxore mea], G[aufridus] vicecomes Castriduni [...de assensu...Clementiæ uxoris meæ]" confirmed exemptions granted to the inhabitants of Cohémon by “dominus noster bonæ memoriæ G[uillelmus] de Rupibus seneschallus Andegavensis” by charter dated 1222 [after 15 Jul][272]. “Amalricus de Credonio” noted that Louis VIII King of France granted him property of “dominus meus Guillelmus de Ruppibus senescallus Andegavensis” by charter dated Aug 1223[273]. "Amauricus de Credone" confirmed donations to Craon Bonshommes made by "domino Mauricio bone memorie patre meo et a domina Isabelle matre mea et a fratre meo Mauricio" by charter dated Jun 1224[274]. The Chronicon Savigniacensis Monasterii records the death in 1226 of "Amalricus de Creon, senescallus Angliæ [Andegaviæ]"[275]. The obituary of Craon Bonshommes records the death 15 May of "dominus Amauricus de Credone senescallus Andegavensis", recording his donation to the monastery which is noted above[276]. m ([1212]) JEANNE des Roches, daughter of GUILLAUME des Roches Seneschal d’Anjou & his second wife Marguerite de Sablé (-28 Sep 1238). King Philippe II confirmed a charter dated 1218 under which “Guillaume des Roches sénéchal d’Anjou partant pour l’Albigeois” established the rights in his succession of “Jeanne et Clémence ses deux autres [“autres” a mistake?] filles”, with the consent of “Marguerite de Sablé sa femme et d’Amauri de Craon mari de sa fille aînée”, by charter dated Mar 1219, which specifies that the former would receive Sablé, Briollai, Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe, Précigné et Brion and the latter Château-du-Loir, Maiet, la Suze and Louplande[277]. "Amorricus de Credone et Johanna uxor eius et Clementia quondam comitis Blesensis" ratified the division of his fiefs made by "pater noster Guillelmus de Rupibus senescalus Andegavensis de consensu…matris nostre Margarite de Sabolio uxoris sue" by charter dated May 1219[278]. "Amaury de Craon et Jeanne de Roches, Geoffroy de Châteaudun et Clémence des Roches" confirmed the donation of revenue made to Bonlieu abbey by “Guillaume des Roches et Marguerite de Sablé” by charter dated [16/31] Jul 1222[279]. "M[argarita] domina Sabolii [...quondam uxor domini Guillelmi], Amauricus de Credone senescallus Andegavensis [...Johenna uxore mea], G[aufridus] vicecomes Castriduni [...de assensu...Clementiæ uxoris meæ]" confirmed exemptions granted to the inhabitants of Cohémon by “dominus noster bonæ memoriæ G[uillelmus] de Rupibus seneschallus Andegavensis” by charter dated 1222 [after 15 Jul][280]. “Johanna de Credona, Andegavie senescalla” did homage to Louis IX King of France for “senescaltia Andegavie, Cenomannie et Turonie…bone memorie Guillelmus de Ruppibus, genitor noster…tenuit” by charter dated 27 Jan 1226[281]. She succeeded her father as Seneschale d’Anjou. The Chronicon Savigniacense records the death "IV Kal Oct" in 1238 of "Iohanna uxor Amalrici de Creon"[282]. Amaury [I] & his wife had three children:

a) MAURICE [IV] (-before 27 May 1250, bur Bellebranche). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified, although it is indicated by the charter dated 7 Sep 1249 quoted below in which he is linked with his maternal grandfather. Seigneur de Craon. Maurice Seigneur de Craon confirmed the payment of revenues to the monks of Champagne which had been established by "Guillaume des Roches", by charter dated 7 Sep 1249[283]. A charter dated 27 May 1250 records the judgment of the bishops of Le Mans and Angers concerning the heart of "bonæ memoriæ Mauricii de Credone"[284]. A charter dated Oct 1252 records a dispute between "bonæ memoriæ Mauricius de Credone…concensum…domine Ysabellis uxoris suæ"[285]. m ISABELLE de Lusignan, daughter of HUGUES [XI] “le Brun” Comte de la Marche & his wife Isabelle Ctss d'Angoulême (-14 Jan 1300, bur Angers Cordeliers). A charter dated Oct 1252 records a dispute between "bonæ memoriæ Mauricius de Credone…concensum…domine Ysabellis uxoris suæ"[286]. King Henry III paid "Isabelle de Croun sorori nostre" for "manerio de Burno quod fuit Petri de Croun" which the king granted to Pierre de Savoie, dated 1254[287]. King Henry III paid “mille marcas sterlingorum” to “sorori nostræ Isabellæ dominæ de Croun, in auxilium maritandi se nobili viro duci Burgundiæ” by charter dated 1255[288]. "Isabell domina Credonii senescalla Andegavensis" donated property "apud Baloz, quas ibidem habemus ratione liberorum nostrorum quorum tutelam seu curam gerimus" to the Bons-Hommes by charter dated Oct 1259[289]. “Isabella domina Credoun soror sua” addressed Henry III King of England by letter dated 25 Apr 1262[290]. "Ysabeau dame de Champtocé" granted revenue to "Girart Chaboz…et…Jehanne de Craon fille d’icelle dame" on their marriage by charter dated 21 Nov 1274[291]. "Jouffroy seigneur d’Ancenis chevalier" acknowledged receiving money from “madame de Chantocé” for the marriage of “noctre fils” and “la fille monseigneur Renault de Précigné” by charter dated 6 Nov 1296[292]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", the first being “monsieur Morice de Craon” who founded the chapel and died 11 Feb 1292 (O.S.) and “Madame Ysabel de la Marche sa mère dame de Craon” who died 14 Jan 1299 (O.S.)[293]. Maurice [IV] & his wife had [five] children:

i) AMAURY [II] (-1269). Seigneur de Craon. m as her first husband, YOLANDE de Dreux, daughter of JEAN [I] Comte de Dreux et de Braine [Capet] & his wife Marie de Bourbon [Dampierre] (1243-26 Mar, 1313 or before). Dame de Saint-Aubin et de Dun. A charter dated 1270 records that “procurator executorum defuncti Almarici de Credonio” addressed “domicellam Yolendim de Drocis relictam ipsius Almarici” relating to the dowry agreed by “comitissa Maria de Drocis et comes Robertus eius filius” on her marriage[294]. She married secondly (before Mar 1274) as his second wife, Jean de Trie Comte de Dammartin. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1275 under which “comite Domnimartini” swore homage to the king for “terra Yolendis uxoris suæ sororis comitis Drocensis”[295]. The necrology of Braine Saint-Yved records the death “VII Kal Apr” of “Yolendis comitissæ Dompnomartino filiæ Ioannis comitis Drocarum”[296].

ii) MAURICE [V] (-11 Feb 1293, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Craon. "Mauricii domini de Credonio" confirmed the rights of the priory of Craon in the forest of Craon, granted by "Raginaldum Burgundionem et Mauricium seniorem", by charter dated 1276[297].

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iii) [OLIVIER de Craon (-24 Aug 1285). The primary source which confirms that Olivier was the son of Maurice [IV] Seigneur de Craon has not been identified. His connection with the Craon family is confirmed by the record of his death quoted below. From a chronological point of view, it appears most likely that he was the son of Maurice [IV]. The introduction of the name Olivier into the Craon family has not been explained. Archbishop of Tours 1285.]

iv) MARGUERITE (-after 16 Aug 1280). "Regnault de Précigné chevalier et Marguerite sa femme" sold property to "Moussour Morice de Craon chevalier...frère à ladite Marguerite" by charter dated 16 Aug 1280[298]. m RENAUD de Pressigny, son of --- (-after 12 Nov 1298).

v) JEANNE (-before 1288). "Ysabeau dame de Champtocé" granted revenue to "Girart Chaboz…et…Jehanne de Craon fille d’icelle dame" on their marriage by charter dated 21 Nov 1274[299]. A charter dated 28 Nov 1274 records the dowry paid by "Maurice son frère" to "Girard Chabot" on his marriage to "Jeanne de Craon"[300]. "Jehanne de Craon dame de Rays" donated "le tiers de toute nostre terre" to "Girart Chabot ch^er s^gr de Rays et de Machecoul" by charter dated 7 Oct 1284[301]. "Jehanne de Craon dame de Rays" consented to the marriage arranged by "nostre…espoux…Girart Chaboz ch^er sire de Rays et de Machecoul" between "Ysabeau nostre fille o Olivier de Machecoul, vallet"[302]. m ([21 Nov 1274]) as his second wife, GERARD [II] Chabot, son of GERARD [I] Chabot Seigneur de Rays & his second wife Eustachie de Rays (-1298).

b) JEANNE de Craon . The Chronicon Turonense records the betrothal in 1223 of "Arturo puero, filio Comitis Britanniæ" and "Amorricus de Credone, senescallus Andegaviæ, filiam unicam"[303]. Betrothed (1223) to ARTHUR de Bretagne, son of PIERRE I "Mauclerc" Duke of Brittany & his first wife Alix de Thouars Dss of Brittany ([1220]-after 1223).

c) ISABELLE de Craon (after 1223-after 1271). Isabelle was born after the 1223 betrothal of her sister Jeanne, who was then described as "filiam unicam" (see above). "Radulfum Fulgerium…et nobilis domina de Sabolio et Credone" agreed the marriage of "dom. Fulgeriarum" and "Isabella filia bonæ memoriæ Amauritii quondam domini Credonii" by charter dated Feb 1233[304]. Her name is confirmed by the Chronicon Savigniacense which records the birth of "Isabella uxorelicti Radulphi filium Iohannem" in 1230[305]. "Isabella de Credonio domina de Castro Josselini, Cogleserum et Agon, Constanciensis diocesis, vidua" donated property to the chapter of Coutances by charter dated 1271[306]. m RAOUL [III] Seigneur de Fougères, son of GEOFFROY Seigneur de Fougères & his wife Mathilde de Porhoët (-24 Feb 1257, bur Sauvigny).

MAURICE [V] de Craon, son of MAURICE [IV] Seigneur de Craon & his wife Isabelle de Lusignan (-11 Feb 1293, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Craon. "Mauricius dominus de Credonio et de Sabolio senescallus Andegavie, Cenomanie et Turonie" confirmed property exchanged with “matrem nostram” to the Bons-Hommes by charter dated May 1272[307]. "Mauricii domini de Credonio" confirmed the rights of the priory of Craon in the forest of Craon, granted by "Raginaldum Burgundionem et Mauricium seniorem", by charter dated 1276[308]. The martyrologe-obituaire of Tours records the death “IX Kal Sep” of “Oliverius de Credone quondam electus archiepiscopus Turonensis” and the donation for his anniversary[309]. The testament of Maurice [V], dated 1 Feb 1292 (O.S.), appoints his wife as guardian of his children (in order) “Amauri, Marie, Isabelle et Jeanne”[310]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", the first being “monsieur Morice de Craon” who founded the chapel and died 11 Feb 1292 (O.S.)[311].

m ([8] Jan 1276) as her first husband, MATHILDE Berthout, daughter of WALTER [VI] Berthout Heer van Mechelen & his wife Marie d’Auvergne (-28 Sep 1306, bur Angers Cordeliers). "Gautier Bertout" agreed to payments to “sa fille Mahaud et à Maurice son époux” by charter dated 8 Jan 1275 (O.S.)[312]. "Maurice seigneur de Craon et de Sablé sénéchal d’Anjou, du Maine et de Touraine" assigned "en douaire…à sa femme Mahaut du château de Sablé" by charter dated 18 Jun 1277[313]. The testament of Maurice [V], dated 1 Feb 1292 (O.S.), appoints his wife as guardian of his children (in order) “Amauri, Marie, Isabelle et Jeanne”[314]. She married secondly (contract 22 Jun 1305) as his second wife, Jean de Beaumont Vicomte de Beaumont. The marriage contract between "monsour Johan de Beaumont" and “noble dame Mahoust de Malines dame de Chantocé”, naming “madame Agnès de Beaumont mère doudit monsour Jouhan...monsour Robert de Beaumont fiz dou dit monsour Jouhan”, is dated 22 Jun 1305, in the presence of “monsour Amauri de Craon” who notes agreements with “la dite madame Mahaut sa mère”[315]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", the first being “monsieur Morice de Craon” who founded the chapel and died 11 Feb 1292 (O.S.) and “Madame Mahault de Maslines dame de Craon femme dudit monsieur Maurice sire de Craon” who died 28 Sep 1306[316].

Maurice [V] & his wife had four children:

1. AMAURY [III] de Craon ([1280]-26 Jan 1333, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Craon. “Ysabellis de Lezigniaco domina de Bellovidere supra mare, Pictaviensis dyœcesis” declared to “nepoti suo Almaurrico de Creone” that she had often heard from “dominum Gauffridum de Ranconio quondam maritum meum”, from whose successors he had inherited “in castro et castellania de Marcilhiaco”, that these properties were fiefs of the bishop of Angoulême, by charter dated 16 Aug 1304[317].

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2. MARIE de Craon (-21 Aug 1322, bur Angers Cordeliers). The testament of Maurice [V], dated 1 Feb 1292 (O.S.), appoints his wife as guardian of his children (in order) “Amauri, Marie, Isabelle et Jeanne”[318]. The marriage contract of “Philippe...Rois de France...Robert de Beaumont son neveu...Jehan de Beaumont chevalier pere dudit Robert” and “damoiselle Marie de Craon” is dated Aug 1299, recording that “Jehanne de Poencé jadis mere dudit Robert et fame audit Jehan” had bequeathed all her inheritance to her husband[319]. Dame de Châtelais et de Poëncy. The testament of "Marie de Craon Dame de Poencé", dated 14 Apr 1317, made bequests to "aus heirs Agnes du Tertre qui nourrit Jahn nostre filz...Ysabeau qui nourrit Robert...a Marot la nourrice Guillaume...aus heirs Thomasse qui nourrit Amaury...a Jouhanne nourrice Jouffrey..."[320]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Madame Marie de Craon fille de monsieur Morice sire de Craon et de...Mahault, et femme de monsieur Robert de Beaumont sire de Pouancé” who died 21 Aug 1322[321]. m (Paris [25] Aug 1299) ROBERT de Beaumont Vicomte de Beaumont, son of JEAN de Beaumont Vicomte de Beaumont & his first wife Jeanne de la Guerche (-20 Sep 1327).

3. ISABELLE de Craon (-20 Jul 1350, bur Angers Cordeliers). The testament of Maurice [V], dated 1 Feb 1292 (O.S.), appoints his wife as guardian of his children (in order) “Amauri, Marie, Isabelle et Jeanne”[322]. Amaury [III] de Craon and "Olivier de Clisson mari d’Isabeau" agreed the rights of the last named “dans la succession de son père” by charter dated 1300[323]. The testament of "Amauri seignour de Craon et de Sablé", dated 1 Mar 1311 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “noz seurs...Johenne...noustre seur la dame de Cliceon”[324]. “Olivier sires de Cliçon tuteur de nostre...cousin Amalri de Craon” acknowledged receipt of payment from “Jouhan Vilainne et Clemens Pelicon commissaires dou Roy” relating to “les terres monsour Jouhan de Chalon...pour partie de la porveance doudit Amalri et de sa suer...que ledit monsour Jouhan tenoit pour cause de bail pour raison de madame Marguerite de Mello sa femme mere desdits Amalri et sa suer” by charter dated Nov 1336[325]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Madame Ysabel de Craon dame de Clisson fille de monsieur Maurice sire de Craon et de madame Mahault de Maslines” who died 30 Jul 1350[326]. m firstly (before 1300) OLIVIER [III] Seigneur de Clisson, son of OLIVIER [II] Seigneur de Clisson & his wife --- (-1320). m secondly as his second wife, HENRI d’Antoing Seigneur d’Antoing, son of HUGUES [IV] Seigneur d’Antoing & his first wife Elisabeth van Grimberghe (-killed in battle Staveren 26 Sep 1345).

4. JEANNE de Craon (-25 Aug 1314, bur Angers Cordeliers). The testament of Maurice [V], dated 1 Feb 1292 (O.S.), appoints his wife as guardian of his children (in order) “Amauri, Marie, Isabelle et Jeanne”[327]. The testament of "Amauri seignour de Craon et de Sablé", dated 1 Mar 1311 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “noz seurs...Johenne...noustre seur la dame de Cliceon”[328]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Damoiselle Jehanne de Craon fille de monsieur Morice sire de Craon et de madame Mahault de Maslines; et ne fut onques mariée” who died “en l’abit des frères” 25 Aug 1314[329].

AMAURY [III] de Craon, son of MAURICE [V] Seigneur de Craon & his wife Mathilde Berthout van Mechelen ([1280]-26 Jan 1333, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Craon. “Ysabellis de Lezigniaco domina de Bellovidere supra mare, Pictaviensis dyœcesis” declared to “nepoti suo Almaurrico de Creone” that she had often heard from “dominum Gauffridum de Ranconio quondam maritum meum”, from whose successors he had inherited “in castro et castellania de Marcilhiaco”, that these properties were fiefs of the bishop of Angoulême, by charter dated 16 Aug 1304[330]. “Almarricus de Credonio miles, dominus de Marcilhiaco” gave homage to the bishop of Angoulême for his rights in Marcillac, “racione Hysabellis uxoris nostræ filiæ quondam domini Guillelmi de Sancta Maura olim domini de Marcilhiaco”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1309[331]. The testament of "Amauri seignour de Craon et de Sablé", dated 1 Mar 1311 (O.S.), requests the performance of the testamentary dispositions of “noustre...père et le madame Ysabeau de La Marche noustre...aiole et le noustre...compeigne”, entrusted money to “monssour Regnaut de Précigné [...noustre...cousin]...à porter pour nous en la terre d’oustre mer”, and bequeathed property to “noz seurs...Johenne...noustre seur la dame de Cliceon”[332]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Monsieur Almaury sire de Craon...filz de monsieur Morice sire de Craon et de madame Mahault de Maslines” who died 27 Jan 1332 (O.S.)[333].

m firstly (contract 24 Aug 1300) ISABELLE de Sainte-Maure, daughter of GUILLAUME [V] Seigneur de Sainte-Maure & his wife Alix de Thouars ([1290]-15 Dec 1310, bur Angers Cordeliers). The marriage contract between "Amaury seigneur de Craon et de Sableill vallet" and "madame Agnès de Ponz dame de Maroylle [jadis fame monsour Guillaume seignour de Seincte More] [error?] et Alliz jadis fame Guillaume de Seincte More vallet...Ysabeau de Seincte More fille do dit Guillaume de Seincte More et de ladite Aalliz" is dated 24 Aug 1300[334]. “Almarricus de Credonio miles, dominus de Marcilhiaco” gave homage to the bishop of Angoulême for his rights in Marcillac, “racione Hysabellis uxoris nostræ filiæ quondam domini Guillelmi de Sancta Maura olim domini de Marcilhiaco”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1309[335]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Madame Ysabel de Saincte-Maure dame de Craon première femme de messire Amory sire de Craon” who died 15 Dec 1310[336].

m secondly (contract Oct 1312) BEATRIX de Roucy, daughter of JEAN [IV] Comte de Roucy Seigneur de Pierrepont & his wife Jeanne de Dreux (-7 Nov 1328, bur Angers Cordeliers). Philippe IV King of France ratified the marriage contract between “Amauri seigneur de Craon” and "Jehan conte de Roucy...damoiselle Béatrix seur dudit comte" by charter dated Oct 1312[337]. Heiress of la Suze, inherited from her mother[338]. The testament of “Jehanne de Dreux comtesse de Roucy et dame de Puisoye”, dated 1 Oct 1324, bequeathed property to “ma fille de Chastiauvillain [...Marie]...ma fille de Craon [...Beatrix]...ma fille de Rouci la Comtesse...ma fille Beatrix fille Jehan mon fil“[339]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Madame Béatrix de Roucy dame de Craon et seconde femme de monsieur Almaury sire de Craon” who died “en l’abit des frères” 7 Nov 1328[340].

Amaury [III] & his first wife had one child:

1. MAURICE [VII] de Craon ([1304]-8 Aug 1330, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Sainte-Maure et de Marcillac. m (Betrothed Nov 1320, before 8 Jan 1324) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Mello Dame de l'Hermine, daughter of DREUX [IV] de Mello & his second wife Eléonore de Savoie (-1360). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by letters dated 30 Jul 1329 rectifying in favour of "Raoul conte d’Eu et Jehanne sa femme" the division of the succession of “Dreuc sire de Mello chevalier jadis père des dites Jehanne [...ainsnée] et Marguerite” agreed with “Morice de Craon et Marguerite sa femme”[341]. She married secondly (before 1332) as his first wife, Jean de Chalon Seigneur d’Arlay. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated Dec 1335 under which Philippe VI King of France ratified the agreement between "Guillaume de Craon viconte de Chastiaudun" and “chevalier Olivier seigneur de Clisson, tuteur de Amauri seigneur de Craon filz jadis de Morise de Craon seigneur de Sainte-Maure, meneur d’aage” and “Jehan Hoquet procureur de...Jean de Châlon chevalier seigneur d’Arlay et Marguerite sa femme, mère du dit menour”[342]. Maurice [VII] & his wife had three children:

a) AMAURY [IV] de Craon (Grand-Pressigny-en-Touraine 16 Aug 1326-30 May 1373, bur Angers Cordeliers). Seigneur de Craon. Philippe VI King of France ratified the agreement between "Guillaume de Craon viconte de Chastiaudun" and “chevalier Olivier seigneur de Clisson, tuteur de Amauri seigneur de Craon filz jadis de Morise de Craon seigneur de Sainte-Maure, meneur d’aage” and “Jehan Hoquet procureur de...Jean de Châlon chevalier seigneur d’Arlay et Marguerite sa femme, mère du dit menour” by charter dated Dec 1335[343]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Monsieur Almaury sire de Craon filz de monsieur Maurice de Craon et de madame Marguerite de Mello” who died 30 May 1373[344]. m ([1345]) as her first husband, PERNELLE de Thouars, daughter of LOUIS Vicomte de Thouars & his first wife Jeanne Ctss de Dreux (-Puybéliard [30/31] Oct 1397). Ctss de Dreux [1355]. Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 2 Jun 1357 under which "Almarri sire de Craon" appointed proxies during his period of captivity, naming “nostre...compaigne Prénelle de Thouars dame de Craon”[345]. She succeeded her father in 1370 as Vicomtesse de Thouars. She married secondly (before 29 Jul 1374, maybe before 7 Sep 1373) Clément Rouault dit Tristan, who succeeded as Vicomte de Thouars. “Tristan Rouaut Vicomte de Thouars et Conte de Dreux et...Perrenelle de Thouars sa femme vicontesse et contesse desdits lieux“ sold the county of Dreux to Charles V King of France by charter dated 19 Sep 1378[346]. “Ysabellis de Thouarcio domina de Ambasia“ noted obligations under her contract of marriage with “defunctum Guidonem de Nigella marescallum Franciæ”, listed “...Petronilla ad præsens vicecomitissa Thouarcii [...defunctus Almaricus dominus de Credonio tunc ipsius Petronillæ maritus]...” as the other children of “Ioanna quondam vicecomitissa Thouarcii et comitissa Drocensis...[uxor] defuncto Ludovico quondam vicecomite Thouarcii”, by charter dated 1387[347]. Amaury [IV] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

i) PIERRE bâtard de Craon (-after 15 Sep 1383). The testament of "Isabeau de Craon dame de Sully", dated 15 Sep 1383, bequeathed property to “...Guillaume le bâtard de Chalon fils bâtard de feu son frère monsieur Jean de Chalon...Pierre bâtard de Craon fils de feu monsieur de Craon son frère...”[348].

b) ISABELLE de Craon (-2 Feb 1394, bur Angers Cordeliers). The contract between "le vicomte de Beaumont, Pierres de Craon et monsieur Guillaume de Craon et monsieur Guillaume de Beaumont" and “le seigneur de Laval, le seigneur de Mathefelon, monsieur Rasses, monsieur Jehan et monsieur Fouques de Laval” for the marriage between “Guion de Laval fiz ainsné doudit seigneur de Laval” and “Isabeau de Craon fille de monsieur Morice de Craon...jadis seigneur de Saincte Maure et suer de Amalri sire de Craon” is dated 11 Mar 1338 (O.S.)[349]. Dame de Sainte-Maure, de Nouatre, de Pressigny et de Verneuil. Dame de Craon 1373. The testament of "Isabeau de Craon dame de Sully", dated 15 Sep 1383, chose burial “en l’église des Frères mineurs d’Angers”, bequeathed property to “Marie dame de Sully [...sa...fille]...sa nièce de Montbason...Yseult dame de la Jaille sa cousine...Guillaume le bâtard de Chalon fils bâtard de feu son frère monsieur Jean de Chalon...Pierre bâtard de Craon fils de feu monsieur de Craon son frère...”, and appointed executors “...son...cousin monsieur Olivier de Clisson, son oncle monsieur Guillaume de Craon vicomte de Châteaudun, messire Guillaume de Craon son fils sire de Marcillac, son cousin messire Charles de Dinan sire de Montafillant, son cousin messire Amaury de Clyçon, son cousin messire Jean de Mailly chevalier...”[350]. The precise family relationships between the testator and the last three executors have not been ascertained. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Madame Ysabeau de Craon dame de Sully et de Craon, fille de monsieur Maurice de Craon et de madame Marguerite de Mello” who died 2 Feb 1393 (O.S.)[351]. m firstly (contract 11 Aug 1338) GUY [XI] de Laval, son of GUY [X] de Laval Seigneur de Laval et de Vitré & his wife Beatrix de Bretagne (-22 Sep 1348, bur Vitré). m secondly ([2 Jun 1357/1 Jun 1358]) LOUIS de Sully Seigneur de Sully, son of JEAN [II] Seigneur de Sully & his wife Marguerite de Clermont (-1382).

c) JEANNE de Craon ([1329/31?]-before 12 Jan 1376). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the following document: a decision of the Parliament of Paris, dated 28 Feb 1404 (O.S.), in the dispute between "Marie de Sully veuve de Guy VI" and “Olivier de Clisson et Robert de Beaumanoir” concerning “la châtellenie de Bournezeau et des terres de Ponceaux et de Puymauffrais en Poitou”, declared that “Marguerite de Mello donna à Maurice VII, outre Isabelle et Amaury, une fille...Jeanne” who had married “le seigneur de Montbazon”[352]. The existence of this second daughter of Maurice [VII] is surprising considering the following document which suggests that Amaury [IV] Seigneur de Craon had only one sister: "Olivier de Clisson tuteur d’Amaury et de sa sœur" acknowledged receipt of money for their maintenance from “Jean de Châlon second époux de Marguerite de Mello” by charter dated 11 Nov 1336[353]. An explanation could be that Jeanne was still an infant when her mother remarried (maybe she was born posthumously), was too young to leave with a guardian, and was taken to Burgundy by her mother to live in her stepfather’s household. This would also explain her absence from earlier sources relating to the Craon family. Jeanne probably died young, maybe soon after her marriage, leaving an only daughter whose rights to participate in the succession of her maternal uncle Amaury [IV] were recognised by her maternal aunt Isabelle, who also bequeathed property to her by testament (see below). m RENAUD Seigneur de Montbazon, son of BARTHELEMY Seigneur de Montbazon & his wife Marie de Dreux (-[1368]).

Amaury [III] & his second wife had nine children:

2. AMAURY de Craon (-7 May 1334, bur Angers Cordeliers). Amaury [III] de Craon acknowledged homage given by him "ou nom de Amalri nostre filz ou de Pierres si le dit Amalri moroit avant" to Charles Comte de Valois for “des terres de Champtocé et de Yngrande” by charter dated 13 Apr 1317 (“O.S.”)[354]. A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[355]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Monsieur Almaury de Craon sire de Champtocé, fils aisné de monsieur Almaury sire de Craon et de Béatrix de Roucy sa seconde femme” who died 7 May 1334[356].

3. ISABELLE de Craon (-25 Feb 1334, bur Angers Cordeliers). A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[357]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Damoiselle Ysabel de Craon fille de monsieur Almaury sire de Craon et de madame Béatrix de Roussy...ne fut oncques mariée” who died 25 Feb 1333 (O.S.)[358].

4. BEATRIX de Craon (-after 3 Aug 1382). A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[359]. Amaury [III] Seigneur de Craon and "Jean Larchevêque" agreed that “le fils aîné de celui-ci” will marry “l’une des filles du premier” by charter dated 21 Apr 1327, designated as Beatrix in a charter dated 1 May 1327[360]. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Monsieur Guillaume de Lohéac fils aisné de madame Béatrix de Craon femme du sire de Lohéac” who died 25 Sep 1356[361]. Betrothed (contract 1 May 1327) to JEAN [II] l’Archévêque Seigneur de Parthenay, son of JEAN [I] l’Archévêque Seigneur de Parthenay & his first wife Marguerite de Meslay (-before 15 May 1330). m EON Seigneur de Lohéac, son of ---.

5. PIERRE de Craon (-19 Nov 1376, bur Angers Cordeliers). Amaury [III] de Craon acknowledged homage given by him "ou nom de Amalri nostre filz ou de Pierres si le dit Amalri moroit avant" to Charles Comte de Valois for “des terres de Champtocé et de Yngrande” by charter dated 13 Apr 1317 (“O.S.”)[362]. A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[363]. Seigneur de la Suze, inherited from his mother. A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Monsieur Pierre de Craon seigneur de la Suze fils de monsieur Almaury sire de Craon et de madame Béatrix de Roucy sa seconde femme” who died 19 Nov 1376[364]. m firstly (before 31 Jan 1347) as her fourth husband, MARGUERITE de Pons, widow firstly of PONS de Mortagne, secondly of GUY de Bauçay, and thirdly of ESCHIVARD de Chabanais, daughter of RENAUD [IV] Seigneur de Pons & his wife Jeanne d’Albret (-[28 Apr 1354/29 Jan 1358]). Her parentage, first, third and fourth marriages are confirmed by an arrêt of the Parliament dated 28 Jul 1354 following a claim by “Pierre de la Suze au nom de Marguerite de Pons” against “Renaud de Pons son beau-père” relating to revenue due to her “à la suite d’un contrat avec Pons de Mortagne...[et] lors de son contrat avec Eschivard de Chabanais”[365]. Her second marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[366]. The primary source on which this information is based has not been identified. Her family origin and fourth marriage are indicated by the charter dated 31 Jan 1346 (O.S.) under which Amaury [IV] de Craon and "Pierre de Craon-la-Suze" agreed for the latter to retain Chantocé and Ingrande until a debt on Briolay and Pressigny “qui devaient être chargés du douaire de Marguerite de Pons” was paid[367]. m secondly (before 8 May 1362) CATHERINE de Machecoul, daughter of JEAN de Machecoul & his wife Jeanne Chabot (-21 Jul 1410). A document dated 24 Feb 1387 (O.S.) records an adjournment of a claim by "Isabelle [de Craon], Guy VI et Marie de Sully" against “Catherine de Machecoul veuve de Pierre de la Suze tant en son nom que comme bail de Pierre son fils, et Jean de Craon chevalier son fils aîné”[368]. A judgment of the Parliament dated 20 Jul 1392 related to the claim brought by “Catherine de Machecoul” against “Louis Larchevêque bail de Berthelet de la Haye, Hélion Chemillé et Guy Aménart” for her share in revenue “sur Brissac, qui venait de Girard de Machecoul”[369]. An arrêt of the Parliament dated 26 Apr 1393 related to the claim brought by “Aliette de Chemillé et Guy Aménart” against “Catherine de Machecoul” concerning revenue they claimed “comme héritiers de Louis et de Thomas de Chemillé”[370]. Her family origin and marriage are confirmed by the following document: a judgment of the Parliament dated 29 Apr 1396 in the claim brought by “Pernelle” against “Catherine de Machecoul...Jean de La Suze chevalier et...Pierre son frère écuyer ses enfants” concerning rights over “Chanotocé et Ingrande”[371]. Her precise parentage is indicated by the following: [her son] “Jean de La Suze”, in a document (dated to [1403]) claiming the superiority of his rights “à la succession de Retz” over those of “Guy de Laval seigneur de Blaison”, explained that “Jeanne sœur de Girard Chabot III” and her husband “Jean de Machecoul” had three children “Girard et Louis morts sans enfants et Catherine”, the son of the last named “Jean de Craon” inheriting in place of “Guy de Laval, exclu par la renonciation de Jeanne, épouse de Foulques de Laval”[372]. Pierre & his second wife had two children:

a) JEAN de Craon (-25 Nov 1432). Seigneur de la Suze. A document dated 24 Feb 1387 (O.S.) records an adjournment of a claim by "Isabelle [de Craon], Guy VI et Marie de Sully" against “Catherine de Machecoul veuve de Pierre de la Suze tant en son nom que comme bail de Pierre son fils, et Jean de Craon chevalier son fils aîné”[373]. A judgment of the Parliament dated 29 Apr 1396 in the claim brought by “Pernelle” against “Catherine de Machecoul...Jean de La Suze chevalier et...Pierre son frère écuyer ses enfants” concerning rights over “Chanotocé et Ingrande”[374]. “Jean de La Suze”, in a document claiming the superiority of his rights “à la succession de Retz” over those of “Guy de Laval seigneur de Blaison”, explained that “Jeanne sœur de Girard Chabot III” and her husband “Jean de Machecoul” had three children “Girard et Louis morts sans enfants et Catherine”, the son of the last named “Jean de Craon” inheriting in place of “Guy de Laval, exclu par la renonciation de Jeanne, épouse de Foulques de Laval”[375]. The testament of “Jean de Craon”, dated to before 25 Nov 1432, names “sa femme défunte Béatrix de Rochefort, sa seconde épouse Anne de Sillé, son fils Amaury, sa fille Marie, son frère Pierre, ses petits-enfants Gilles et René et son beau-fils de Montjean”[376]. m firstly (contract 26 Jul 1385) BEATRIX de Rochefort, daughter of GUILLAUME de Rochefort-sur-Loire & his wife Jeanne d’Ancenis (-1421). The marriage contract between “Jean de la Suze” and “Béatrix de Rochefort” is dated 26 Jul 1385[377]. Further information on her family is provided by the following document: “Guillaume Paynel seigneur de Hambye et Jeanne Paynel son épouse veuve de Jean d’Avaugour” reached agreement with “Jean de La Suze et sa femme” concerning the dowry of “Jeanne...la propriété de Saint-Aubin Fosse Louvain...fourni par la femme de Jean de la Suze, fille de la femme de Charles de Dinan héritière d’Avaugour” by charter dated 15 Dec 1388[378]. m secondly (before 9 May 1422, contract 1429) as her second husband, ANNE de Sillé, widow of JEAN de Montjean, daughter of GUILLAUME de Sillé-le-Guillaume & his wife Pernelle de Coesmes (-after 25 Jan 1434). The testament of "Pernelle de Coesmes veuve de Guillaume de Sillé, mère de feu Jean de Sillé", dated 18 Jul 1400, named “la dame de Sillé, Beatrix de Coulans, son père, son frère Charles”[379]. The date of her marriage is established by the charter dated 9 May 1422 under which "Charles II de Coesmes” sold “des fiefs à Lucé et Pruillé l’Eguillé” to “Jean de la Suze son parent par la dame de la Suze”[380], Broussillon noting that the seller was the maternal uncle of Anne de Sillé The testament of “Jean de Craon”, dated to before 25 Nov 1432, names “sa femme défunte Béatrix de Rochefort, sa seconde épouse Anne de Sillé, son fils Amaury, sa fille Marie, son frère Pierre, ses petits-enfants Gilles et René et son beau-fils de Montjean”[381]. "Messire René de Rays chevalier” requested “messire Gilles de Rays baron et seigneur de Rays, frère aisné dudit René, enfans de feu Guy en son vivant seigneur de Rays et de feue Marie de Craon fille de feu messire Jehan de Craon jadis chevalier en son vivant seigneur de la Suze et de Champtocé et de dame Béatrix de Rochefort sa femme” to finalise the division of their inheritance between them by charter dated 25 Jan 1433 (O.S.), reserving the dower of “dame Anne de Sillé veusve dudit feu seigneur de la Suze”[382]. Jean & his first wife had two children:

i) MARIE de Craon (-before Oct 1415, bur Buzay abbey). The 28/29 Oct 1415 testament of her husband confirms that Marie preceased her husband and was buried at Buzay. m (before 5 Feb 1404) GUY de Laval Seigneur de Blaison, son of --- (-after 29 Oct 1415). Seigneur de Rays.

ii) AMAURY de Craon (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). Seigneur de Briolay. m (contract 14 Jan 1410) MARIE d’Amboise, daughter of INGELGER [II] d’Amboise Seigneur de Roche-Corbon & his wife Jeanne de Craon. "Jehanne de Craon jadis femme de...Ingerger d’Amboyse chevalier, en son vivant seigneur de Roche-Corbon et de Marent...Jehanne de Chastillon jadis femme de feu monsieur Pierre de Craon et monsieur Anthoyne de Craon chevalier filz dudit feu monsieur Pierre et de la dicte madame Jehanne de Chastillon et frère de la dicte...Jehanne de Craon" and “messire Jehan de Craon aussi chevalier sire de la Suze et de Champtocé” agreed the marriage of “Amaulry de Craon filz et héritier futur dudit monsieur de la Suze et de madame Béatrix de Rochefort” and “mademoyselle Marie d’Amboize fille aisnée dudit feu monsieur Ingerger et de ladicte madame Jehanne de Craon jadis sa femme” by charter dated 14 Jan 1409 (O.S.)[383].

b) PIERRE de Craon (-after 25 Nov 1432). A document dated 24 Feb 1387 (O.S.) records an adjournment of a claim by "Isabelle [de Craon], Guy VI et Marie de Sully" against “Catherine de Machecoul veuve de Pierre de la Suze tant en son nom que comme bail de Pierre son fils, et Jean de Craon chevalier son fils aîné”[384]. A judgment of the Parliament dated 29 Apr 1396 in the claim brought by “Pernelle” against “Catherine de Machecoul...Jean de La Suze chevalier et...Pierre son frère écuyer ses enfants” concerning rights over “Chanotocé et Ingrande”[385]. The testament of “Jean de Craon”, dated to before 25 Nov 1432, names “sa femme défunte Béatrix de Rochefort, sa seconde épouse Anne de Sillé, son fils Amaury, sa fille Marie, son frère Pierre, ses petits-enfants Gilles et René et son beau-fils de Montjean”[386].

6. GUILLAUME de Craon (after 15 Apr 1318-8 Jun 1387, bur Châteaudun, Abbaye des Cordeliers). A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[387]. Vicomte de Châteaudun 1340, which he presumably bought from his wife's aunt Marie dowager Ctss d'Auvergne et de Boulogne. Seigneur de Marcillac. “Guillaume de Craon viconte de Chasteaudun et seigneur de Marcillac” appointed representatives to hear a legal dispute and give homage to the bishop of Angoulême by charter dated 4 Jan 1366[388]. Seigneur de la Ferté-Bernard. The testament of "Isabeau de Craon dame de Sully", dated 15 Sep 1383, appointed executors “...son oncle monsieur Guillaume de Craon vicomte de Châteaudun, messire Guillaume de Craon son fils sire de Marcillac...”[389]. m (before 4 May 1341) MARGUERITE de Flandre, daughter of JEAN de Flandre Seigneur de Dendermonde et de Nesle-en-Picardie & his wife Beatrix de Châtillon (-after 3 Jul 1387). Guillaume de Craon assigned income "sur le vicomté de Châteaudun" as dower to “Marguerite de Flandre” by charter dated 4 May 1341[390]. A charter dated 16 Feb 1346 (O.S.) records an agreement between "Ingelger I d’Amboise et Marie de Flandre son épouse" and “Guillaume I de Craon et Marguerite de Flandre son épouse”, also on behalf of “Isabelle et Mathilde”, concerning the succession of “Jean de Flandre leur père, de Jean et Guy de Flandre leurs frères”, Guillaume and Marguerite receiving “la Ferté”, while Ingelger kept “Saint-Calais, la Chauvalière et tous les droits de sa famille en Mondoubleau”[391]. Guillaume & his wife had children:

a) GUILLAUME de Craon ([1342/45]-[13 Jul 1409/6 Jun 1410]). Seigneur de Marcillac. The testament of "Isabeau de Craon dame de Sully", dated 15 Sep 1383, appointed executors “...son oncle monsieur Guillaume de Craon vicomte de Châteaudun, messire Guillaume de Craon son fils sire de Marcillac...”[392]. He succeeded his father as Vicomte de Châteaudun. m (Papal dispensation 26 Apr 1364, before 11 Nov 1372) as her second husband, JEANNE de Montbazon, widow of SIMON de Vendôme, daughter of RENAUD Seigneur de Montbazon & his [second] wife Jeanne de Craon (-before 26 Jul 1395). Her first marriage is confirmed by the following document: “Jean de Bourbon Comte de la Marche, de Vendôme et de Castres” granted property to “Jeanne de Monbazon, veuve de Simon de Vendôme, remariée à Guillaume de Craon” to settle her dower by letters dated 7 Oct 1379[393]. Pope Urban V issued a dispensation dated 26 Apr 1364 at Avignon for the marriage between “Guillermo de Credinio, nato nobilis Guillelmi de Credonio vicecomitis Castriduni, militi Andegaven. dioc” and “Johanne, domine castri de Montebasoni, Turonen. dioc” for 3^o consanguinity on one part and 4^o affinity on two parts[394]. Guillaume & his wife had children:

i) AMAURY de Craon (-[1390/14 Apr 1392]).

ii) GUILLAUME de Craon (-after 14 Apr 1396). Père Anselme records that he swore allegiance to the king for “la terre de Verneuil et des seigneuries de Monbazon et de Sainte-Maure” 14 Apr 1392[395].

iii) JEAN de Craon (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). He succeeded his father as Vicomte de Châteaudun. m as her first husband, JACQUELINE de Montagu Dame de Marcoussis, daughter of JEAN de Montagu Seigneur de Montagu & his wife Jacqueline de la Grange (-Moncontour 1436). The Geste des Nobles records that “messire Jehan de Montagu...[sa] seconde [fille]” married “M. Jehan de Craon sire de Montbazon, de Sainte More, Montsoreau, Montcontour, Marnes...”[396]. She married secondly (after 1415) as his second wife, Jean [VI] Malet Seigneur de Graville.

iv) MARGUERITE de Craon (-after 13 Mar 1419). Dame de Montbazon, de Sainte-Maure et de Nouâtre. m ([1390]) GUY [VIII] Seigneur de la Rochefoucauld, son of AIMERY [III] Seigneur de la Rochefoucauld & his second wife Rogette de Grailly (-1427 or after). Seigneur de Marcillac et de Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (4/5), purchased from his father-in-law.

v) MARIE de Craon (-after 13 Mar 1419). Dame de Moncontour, de Marnes, de Pressigny, de Montsoreau, de Jarnac (4/5), de Colombières, de Savonnières et de Verneuil. m firstly (4 Apr 1396) MAURICE Mauvinet, son of ---. m secondly (4 Apr 1404) LOUIS Chabot Seigneur de la Grève, son of ---.

b) PIERRE de Craon (-1409). Seigneur de la Ferté-Bernard. “Pierre de la Ferté-Bernard, Jeanne de Châtillon, Jean de Craon vidame de Laonnais et Marie sa femme” and “Robert et Jean de Béthune” reached agreement about “l’héritage de Coucy” by charter dated 8 Jul 1389[397]. m JEANNE de Châtillon, daughter of GAUCHER de Châtillon Seigneur de Rozoy-en-Thiérache et de Clacy, Vidame de Laon & his wife Marie de Coucy (-after 1426). Duchesne records her parentage and marriage[398]. “Pierre de la Ferté-Bernard, Jeanne de Châtillon, Jean de Craon vidame de Laonnais et Marie sa femme” and “Robert et Jean de Béthune” reached agreement about “l’héritage de Coucy” by charter dated 8 Jul 1389[399]. Dame de Rozoy-en-Thiérache. Pierre & his wife had children:

i) ANTOINE de Craon (killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). Seigneur de Beauverger. m as her third husband, JEANNE de Hondschote, widow firstly of JEAN Seigneur d’Ossignies et de Boulainvilliers, Vicomte d’Aumâle, and secondly of ARNOLD van Horne Seigneur de Baucigny, daughter of THIERRY de Hondschote & his wife Jeanne de Flandre (-after 1405). Antoine & his wife had one child:

(a) MARIE de Craon . m CHARLES d’Estouteville Seigneur de la Gastine et de Villebon, son of JEANNET d’Estouteville Seigneur de Villebon & his wife Michelle Dame de Mortdoucet et de Villebon.

ii) JEANNE de Craon (-28 Dec 1421, bur Angers Cordeliers). A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Jehanne de Craon veusve de feu monsieur Ingelger d’Amboise et de Rochecorbon, frère du vicomte de Thouars, mariée à très noble homme monsieur Pierre de Beauvau” who died 28 Dec 1421[400]. m firstly INGELGER [II] d’Amboise Seigneur de Rochecorbon, son of INGELGER [I] Seigneur d’Amboise & his second wife Isabelle de Thouars (-before 14 Jan 1410). m secondly PIERRE de Beauvau Seigneur de la Roche-sur-Yon, son of --- (-[1435]).

c) JEAN de Craon (-before 1400). Seigneur de Dommart, de Bernarville, de Clacy, de Montsoreau et de Nouâtre. Vidame de Laon, de iure uxoris. “Pierre de la Ferté-Bernard, Jeanne de Châtillon, Jean de Craon vidame de Laonnais et Marie sa femme” and “Robert et Jean de Béthune” reached agreement about “l’héritage de Coucy” by charter dated 8 Jul 1389[401]. m (1364) MARIE de Châtillon Vidamesse de Laon, daughter of GAUCHER de Châtillon Seigneur de Rozoy et de Clacy, Vidame de Laon & his wife Marie de Coucy (-1410). Duchesne records her parentage and marriage[402]. “Pierre de la Ferté-Bernard, Jeanne de Châtillon, Jean de Craon vidame de Laonnais et Marie sa femme” and “Robert et Jean de Béthune” reached agreement about “l’héritage de Coucy” by charter dated 8 Jul 1389[403]. Duchesne records her death in 1410[404]. Jean & his wife had children:

i) SIMON de Craon (killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). Duchesne records his parentage and death at Agincourt[405]. Seigneur de Dommart et de Clacy.

ii) JEAN de Craon (-1420). Duchesne records his parentage, capture at Agincourt, and death “peu après”[406]. Seigneur de Dommart. m GUYOTTE de Lonroy, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Lonroy & his wife Marie de Quérieu Dame de Monsures. Jean & his wife had one child:

(a) JACQUES de Craon ([1417]-Rhodes after 12 Sep 1440). Duchesne records his parentage, noting that he was three years old when his father died, and his death in 1438 [incorrect date?][407]. Seigneur de Dommart, de Bernarville et de Clacy. m (contract 27 Jun 1427) BONNE de Fosseux, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Fosseux & his wife Jeanne Dame de Preure. Jacques & his wife had three children:

(1) ANTOINE de Craon (May 1434-). Duchesne records his parentage, succession of his father “en l’âge de quatre ou cinq ans”, and death childless (no date specified)[408]. Seigneur de Dommart, de Bernarville et de Clacy. m CLAUDE de Crèvecœur, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Crèvecœur et de Proisart & his wife ---.

(2) JEANNE de Craon . Duchesne records her parentage (calling her “Marie”), her marriage, and son “autre Jean de Soissons marié à Barbe de Châtillon Dame de Beauval”[409]. m JEAN de Soissons Seigneur de Moreuil, son of ---.

(3) CATHERINE de Craon . Duchesne records her parentage and marriage[410]. m --- Heer van Wassenaer, son of ---.

iii) MARGUERITE de Craon . Duchesne records her parentage and two marriages[411]. Dame de Tour-sur-Marne. m firstly (10 May 1381) BERNARD de Dormans Seigneur de Soupy, son of ---. m secondly JEAN de Croÿ Seigneur de Croÿ et de Renty, son of --- (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Saint-Bertin).

iv) MARIE de Craon . m GAUCHER de Thourotte Seigneur d’Aillebaudières, son of ---.

v) JACQUELINE de Craon . m JAN van Gisel Heer van Dudzele, son of ROGER van Gistel & his wife Elisabeth [Margareta] van Dudzele.

vi) other children . Duchesne records that Jean de Craon and his wife had 18 children, of whom 5 died young[412].

7. JEAN de Craon (-Paris 11 Apr 1374, bur Paris Cordeliers). A charter dated 3 May 1322 records an agreement between Amaury [III] de Craon and Jean de Vendôme "tuteur de Amalri, Pierre, Guillaume, Jehan, Ysabeau et Béatrix de Craon, enfans deceluy Amalri émancipez"[413]. Bishop of Le Mans 1348. Archbishop of Reims 1355.

8. SIMON de Craon (after May 1322-26 Jan 1333, bur Angers Cordeliers). A manuscript of the Cordeliers d’Angers lists members of the Craon family buried "dans la chapelle Saint-Jean", including “Simon de Craon appelé Morice en confirmation de l`âge de sept ans, fils de monsieur Almaury et de madame Béatrix de Roucy” who died 26 Jan 1332 (O.S.)[414].

9. MARGUERITE de Craon (after May 1322-26 Aug 1336). Nun at Longchamp.

Chapter 4. SEIGNEURS de LANGEAIS

1. ARCHAMBAUD . Seigneur de Langeais. “Archambaud seigneur de Langeais...Amable sa femme et...Girard leur fils” donated two serfs to Saint-Florent de Saumur by charter dated to [1022/55][415]. m AMABLE, daughter of ---. “Archambaud seigneur de Langeais...Amable sa femme et...Girard leur fils” donated two serfs to Saint-Florent de Saumur by charter dated to [1022/55][416]. Archambaud & his wife had one child:

a) GERARD . “Archambaud seigneur de Langeais...Amable sa femme et...Girard leur fils” donated two serfs to Saint-Florent de Saumur by charter dated to [1022/55][417].

1. HAMELIN [I] de Langeais {Langeais, Indre-et-Loire} (-after 1039). m ---. The name of Hamelin’s wife is not known. Hamelin [I] & his wife had three children:

a) GAUTHIER de Langeais (-after [1050/64]). "Odo comes" [Eudes II Comte de Blois] donated the church of Saint-Médard dans le Vendômois to Saint-Martin, with the consent of "Salomon de Labarzinio, Walterius filius Hamelini, Burchardus", by charter dated to [1037], witnessed by "Herveus vicecomes…"[418]. "Gauterius quidam miles, filius Hamelini Lingiacum" granted two mills to Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d’Anjou after killing "cognatum comitis Gosfridi…Guasfridum filium Moricii comitis" by charter dated 1039, Comte Geoffroy donating the property to La Trinité de Vendôme[419]. "Walterius, Hamelini filius" required the monks of Marmoutier to make further payments for the church of Naveil, commiting to obtain the consent of "suos fratres Thomam…et Fulcradum cum uxore sua Hersendam", by charter dated to [1050/64][420]. m HERSENDE, daughter of ---. "Walterius, Hamelini filius" required the monks of Marmoutier to make further payments for the church of Naveil, commiting to obtain the consent of "suos fratres Thomam…et Fulcradum cum uxore sua Hersendam", by charter dated to [1050/64][421]. Gauthier & his wife had three children:

i) HAMELIN [II] de Langeais (-after [1100]). Land of "Hamelini filii Gualterii" is referred to in a charter dated to [1050] which confirms a purchase of property by Marmoutier from "femina Girberga…Ulrici Burgundionis…defuncti uxore", by charter dated to [1037], witnessed by "Herveus vicecomes…"[422].

- see below.

ii) HUGUES . "Hugonem fratrem Hamelini" claimed property at Sentier from Marmoutier by charter dated 1065[423]. "Hugues de Langeais" donated property to Bourgeuil, with the consent of "ses frères Hamelin et Geoffroi le doyen…son suzerain Geoffroi de Mayenne", by charter dated to [1068/82], subscribed by "comtesse Hameline"[424].

iii) GEOFFROY de Langeais (-after 1082). "Hugues de Langeais" donated property to Bourgeuil, with the consent of "ses frères Hamelin et Geoffroi le doyen…son suzerain Geoffroi de Mayenne", by charter dated to [1068/82], subscribed by "comtesse Hameline"[425]. Bishop of Angers 1082.

b) THOMAS . "Walterius, Hamelini filius" required the monks of Marmoutier to make further payments for the church of Naveil, commiting to obtain the consent of "suos fratres Thomam…et Fulcradum cum uxore sua Hersendam", by charter dated to [1050/64][426].

c) FULCRAD . "Walterius, Hamelini filius" required the monks of Marmoutier to make further payments for the church of Naveil, commiting to obtain the consent of "suos fratres Thomam…et Fulcradum cum uxore sua Hersendam", by charter dated to [1050/64][427].

HAMELIN [II] de Langeais, son of GAUTHIER de Langeais & his wife Hersende --- (-after [1100]). Land of "Hamelini filii Gualterii" is referred to in a charter dated to [1050] which confirms a purchase of property by Marmoutier from "femina Girberga…Ulrici Burgundionis…defuncti uxore", by charter dated to [1037], witnessed by "Herveus vicecomes…"[428]. A charter dated 3 Jun 1040, which records the donation by "Hugo Dublellus archidiaconus et Odo Dublellus frater eius" of "ecclesiam Sancti-Beati" to La Trinité de Vendôme, records that "Hamelinus de Langeia" succeeded as seigneur de Mondoubleau after the death of Hugues, and that "eius uxor Adriena, soror Hugonis" wanted to rescind part of the donation[429]. [A charter dated June 1051 records that "Hamelinus de Langiaco, Hamelinus, Hermendis uxoris suæ filius, Paganellus Hamelini filiaster" disputed Marmoutier’s rights to mills at "Colombiers, sur le Cher", signed by "Odo Turonensis et Blesensis comes…Gaufridus Andegavium comes…"[430]. This charter is anachronistic. "Odo Turonensis et Blesensis comes" [Eudes II Comte de Blois] died in 1037, whereas "Gaufridus Andegavensium comes" [Geoffroy II "Martel Comte d’Anjou] succeeded in 1040. In addition, the precise interpretation of the list of names "Hamelinus…filiaster" is difficult to find, in particular the reference to two persons named Hamelin.] "Hamelinum de Lengiacis" challenged an agreement relating to the church of Naveil by charter dated to [1064][431]. A charter dated to [1066/75] records the settlement of yet more disputes between "Tetbaldus filius Letirii" and Marmoutier concerning the church of Naveil, with the consent of "Hamelinus…de Lengiaco"[432]. "Hamelinus de Longiaco, pariterque uxor mea…Helviza, filia Odonis Dublelli" donated "[ecclesiam] Sancte Marie…Tufiacum" to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans, for the soul of "Hugonis Dublelli minoris filii…Odonis Dublelli" who was buried at Saint-Vincent, with the consent of "filii nostri Wauterii et filie nostre Hersendis, meique privigni…Ilberti qui fuit filius Pagani", by charter dated to [1067/74], signed by "…Fulcherii de Monte Dublello, Rainardi fratris eius…"[433]. "…Hamelini de Longiaco…" witnessed a charter dated to [1068/78] which records the donation by "Burchardus de Cadurciis" to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans[434]. "Hugues de Langeais" donated property to Bourgeuil, with the consent of "ses frères Hamelin et Geoffroi le doyen…son suzerain Geoffroi de Mayenne", by charter dated to [1068/82], subscribed by "comtesse Hameline"[435]. Seigneur de Mondoubleau [1073/74]. A charter dated 15 Mar 1075 records that "Hamelinus de Langeia" succeeded "in honorem Hugoni" after returning from Rome confirmed donations to La Trinité de Vendôme, with the consent of "Adierna uxor eius, sororis…Hugonis"[436]. "Hamelinus Galterii filius" confirmed the churches of Gombergean and Lancôme to La Trinité de Vendôme, with the approval of "Helvisa conjux ipsius, filia Odonis Dublelli quæ nata illi fuerat de uxore sua, filia...Nihardi de Monteaureo", by charter dated 15 Jul 1081[437]. "Hamelinus de Langeia atque uxor eius Helvisa, Odonis Dublelli filia" donated property to La Trinité de Vendôme, after the death of "filium…Gauterium" aged seven years, to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 19 Oct 1085[438]. "Hamelinus et filii eius…Petro…Philippus prior natu et Odo Duplellus" withdrew their claims against "Capellam-Anscherici" by charter dated to [1100][439].

m ([1042/44]) as her second husband, HELVISE de Mondoubleau, widow of NIVELON [II] [Paganus] de Fréteval, daughter of EUDES Seigneur de Mondoubleau & his wife Placentia de Montoire ([1020/25]-after 19 Oct 1085). Her parentage and two marriages are confirmed by the charter dated to [1067/74] under which her second husband "Hamelinus de Longiaco, pariterque uxor mea…Helviza, filia Odonis Dublelli" donated "[ecclesiam] Sancte Marie…Tufiacum" to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans, for the soul of "Hugonis Dublelli minoris filii…Odonis Dublelli" who was buried at Saint-Vincent, with the consent of "filii nostri Wauterii et filie nostre Hersendis, meique privigni…Ilberti qui fuit filius Pagani"[440]. The issue is confused by a charter dated 3 Jun 1040, which records the donation by "Hugo Dublellus archidiaconus et Odo Dublellus frater eius" of "ecclesiam Sancti-Beati" to La Trinité de Vendôme, states that "Hamelinus de Langeia" succeeded as seigneur de Mondoubleau after the death of Hugues, that "eius uxor Adriena, soror Hugonis" wanted to rescind part of the donation, and that "Fredescendis filia Odonis Dublelli uxor Nivelongis Pagani, filii Nivelonis de Carnoto" wanted to rescind the donation after her husband was killed[441]. If this document is correct, Eudes de Mondoubleau had two daughters, "Adriana" married to Hamelin de Langeais and "Fredescendis" married to Nivelon de Fréteval. However, the charter dated to [1067/74] quoted above names a single daughter "Helviza" who was the wife of "Pagani", by whom she had "Ilberti", and secondly of Hamelin. A more remote possibility is that there were two sisters, both of whom married Hamelin in turn. The question is clarified by the charter dated 15 Mar 1075 which records donations by "Hugo filius Odonis Dublelli" and by "Hamelinus de Langeia", with the consent of "Adierna uxor eius, sororis…Hugonis", and states that Hamelin succeeded "in honorem Hugoni" after the death of the latter[442]. This last document clarifies that Hamelin succeeded to Mondoubleau after returning from Rome which, the wording of the charter implies, was a relatively recent event. If that is correct, there is insufficient time for Hamelin to have been married to two sisters, given that the supposed second sister was the mother of Ilbert by her former marriage. The conclusion is therefore that the 3 Jun 1040 charter version of events must be incorrect, that Eudes de Mondoubleau had only one daughter, and that she was referred to as Helvise and Hodierna in different documents. "Hamelinus de Langeia atque uxor eius Helvisa, Odonis Dublelli filia" donated property to La Trinité de Vendôme, after the death of "filium…Gauterium" aged seven years, to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 19 Oct 1085[443].

Hamelin & his wife had seven children:

1. GAUTHIER de Langeais (-[1067/68]). "Hamelinus de Longiaco, pariterque uxor mea…Helviza, filia Odonis Dublelli" donated "[ecclesiam] Sancte Marie…Tufiacum" to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans, for the soul of "Hugonis Dublelli minoris filii…Odonis Dublelli" who was buried at Saint-Vincent, with the consent of "filii nostri Wauterii et filie nostre Hersendis, meique privigni…Ilberti qui fuit filius Pagani", by charter dated to [1067/74][444]. It is assumed that Gauthier died soon after this charter, before the birth of his younger brother who was given the same name.

2. HERSENDE de Langeais . "Hamelinus de Longiaco, pariterque uxor mea…Helviza, filia Odonis Dublelli" donated "[ecclesiam] Sancte Marie…Tufiacum" to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans, for the soul of "Hugonis Dublelli minoris filii…Odonis Dublelli" who was buried at Saint-Vincent, with the consent of "filii nostri Wauterii et filie nostre Hersendis, meique privigni…Ilberti qui fuit filius Pagani", by charter dated to [1067/74][445].

3. JULIENNE de Langeais (-after 7 Aug 1067). "Geoffroi le Barbu…[et] Julienne son épouse" confirmed the donation by "Bouchard le Breton" to Saint-Nicolas d’Angers, by charter dated to after 14 Nov 1060[446]. Her parentage is confirmed by a charter dated to [1068/82] under which "Hugues de Langeais", with the consent of "ses frères Hamelin et Geoffroi le doyen…son suzerain Geoffroi de Mayenne", donated property to Bourgeuil, subscribed by "comtesse Hameline", as well as a line of commentary in the cartulary of Bourgeuil which states that the subscriber was "filia Hamelini de Langiaco, uxor Goffridi Barbati comitis Andegav"[447]. "Geoffroi le Barbu…Juliette femme de Geoffroi et Foulque frère de Geoffroi" subscribed the charter dated 7 Aug 1067 which records the donation by "Robert de Sablé et sa femme Avoie" to Marmoutier[448]. m (before 1060) GEOFFROY de Château-Landon, son of GEOFFROY II Comte de Gâtinais, Seigneur de Château-Landon & his wife Ermengarde d'Anjou ([1040]-[1096/97]). He succeeded in [1060/67] as GEOFFROY III "le Barbu" Comte d'Anjou.

4. PHILIPPE de Langeais . "Hamelinus et filii eius…Petro…Philippus prior natu et Odo Duplellus" withdrew their claims against "Capellam-Anscherici" by charter dated to [1100][449]. "…Philippus filius Hamelini de Langiaco…" witnessed the undated charter which records the settlement of a dispute between "Rotbertus filius Gausfredi Papa Bovem" and the monks of Marmoutier concerning one quarter of the church of Saint-Loup[450].

5. PIERRE de Langeais (-after 1121). "Hamelinus et filii eius…Petro…Philippus prior natu et Odo Duplellus" withdrew their claims against "Capellam-Anscherici" by charter dated to [1100][451]. Seigneur de Montoire.

- SEIGNEURS de MONTOIRE (SEIGNEURS de LANGEAIS).

6. EUDES de Langeais . "Hamelinus et filii eius…Petro…Philippus prior natu et Odo Duplellus" withdrew their claims against "Capellam-Anscherici" by charter dated to [1100][452].

7. GAUTHIER de Langeais . "Hamelinus de Langeia atque uxor eius Helvisa, Odonis Dublelli filia" donated property to La Trinité de Vendôme, after the death of "filium…Gauterium" aged seven years, to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 19 Oct 1085[453]. His date of birth is not known, but considering the date of his parents’ marriage it is unlikely that he could have been born much later than the late 1060s.

Chapter 5. SEIGNEURS de MATHEFELON

A. SEIGNEURS de MATHEFELON

1. FOULQUES de Mathefelon (-before 1111). "Monachis: …Widdone de Mathefelone…laicis: Fulchone de Mathefelone…" witnessed the charter dated to [1082/1106] which records the donation of a pond to Angers Saint-Aubin by "Rainaldus de Castro Gunterii"[454]. Seigneur de Mathefelon. An undated charter records an agreement between the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou and "Fulconis de Matefelone…et uxori sue Helisabeth", witnessed by "Samuele fratre Fulconis…", in a later passage recording the confirmation of "Hugo filius eius" while Foulques was in Jerusalem, and subsequently the return of Foulques and his later donation "et filia Helisabeth", with the consent of "filio…uxoreque filii Adeloea filioque filii Teobaudo"[455]. "Fulco de Matefelon" founded the priory of Saint-Pierre de la Cropte "in villa…Cripta" for the abbey of Saint-Aubin, with the consent of "Samuel frater predicti Fulconis", and later confirmed by "Hugo…filius Fulconis", by undated charter[456]. "De baronibus Andegavensibus: Rainaldus de Castro Gunterii, Gosfridus Rorgonis, Paganus de Mirebello, Adam de Castello Ledi, Robertus Vestrollus, Fulco de Matefelon" are named as present in the charter dated 1095 which records a judgment by Foulques IV "Rechin" Comte d’Anjou which confirms the abbey of Saint-Aubin d’Angers in its possession "du domaine de Pitrate, près Angers"[457]. A charter dated to [1106/14] records the judgment given by "Fulconis de Matefelone" and the abbot of Saint-Serge d’Angers concerning the division of the lock duties between the abbeys of Ronceray and Saint-Aubin d’Angers[458]. m [firstly] HERSENDE, daughter of ---. A charter dated to [1100] states that "Hersendis uxor Fulconis de Matefelon" had "filium…Goslenum" who, Foulques claimed, was not his son[459]. m [secondly] ELISABETH, daughter of ---. An undated charter records an agreement between the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou and "Fulconis de Matefelone…et uxori sue Helisabeth", witnessed by "Samuele fratre Fulconis…"[460]. It is likely that Elisabeth was Foulques’s second wife, married after he separated from Hersende who was suspected of adultery (see above). Foulques & his [first/second] wife had [three] children:

a) HUGUES de Mathefelon (-before 1140). "Fulco de Matefelon" founded the priory of Saint-Pierre de la Cropte "in villa…Cripta" for the abbey of Saint-Aubin, with the consent of "Samuel frater predicti Fulconis", and later confirmed by "Hugo…filius Fulconis", by undated charter[461]. An undated charter records an agreement between the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou and "Fulconis de Matefelone…et uxori sue Helisabeth", witnessed by "Samuele fratre Fulconis…", in a later passage recording the confirmation of "Hugo filius eius" while Foulques was in Jerusalem, and subsequently the return of Foulques and his later donation "et filia Helisabeth", with the consent of "filio…uxoreque filii Adeloea filioque filii Teobaudo"[462]. Seigneur de Mathefelon. A charter dated 1111 records that "Hugo filius eius" succeeded on the death of "Fulco de Matefelone" and donated property to Angers Saint-Laud with the consent of "Adelena uxore et filio eius Theobaldo suoque patruo Samuele"[463]. "Guido…et Cecilia uxor eius…et filius eorum Guido…Gervasiusque alius filius" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou, with the approval of "Hugo de Lavalle", by undated charter witnessed by "…Adelardus de Castro Gunterii, Hugo de Cretone, Hugo de Mathefelone…"[464]. "…Hubertus de Campania, Hugo de Matefelone…" witnessed the undated charter which records the judgment of "Fulconi comiti Juniori" (presumably referring to Foulques V Comte d’Anjou, probably soon after he succeeded his father in 1109 judging by the reference to "Juniori") relating to a claim by the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou concerning "S. Lambertum"[465]. "Samuel de Cripta", on his deathbed, donated property to the priory of Saint-Pierre de la Cropte, in the presence of "Hugo de Matefelon nepos eius", by charter dated 31 Aug 1118, which names "Fulco frater eius, pater ipsius Hugonis"[466]. m ADELENA, daughter of ---. A charter dated 1111 records that "Hugo filius eius" succeeded on the death of "Fulco de Matefelone" and donated property to Angers Saint-Laud with the consent of "Adelena uxore et filio eius Theobaldo suoque patruo Samuele"[467]. An undated charter records an agreement between the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou and "Fulconis de Matefelone…et uxori sue Helisabeth", witnessed by "Samuele fratre Fulconis…", in a later passage recording the confirmation of "Hugo filius eius" while Foulques was in Jerusalem, and subsequently the return of Foulques and his later donation "et filia Helisabeth", with the consent of "filio…uxoreque filii Adeloea filioque filii Teobaudo"[468]. Hugues & his wife had one child:

i) THIBAUT de Mathefelon . A charter dated 1111 records that "Hugo filius eius" succeeded on the death of "Fulco de Matefelone" and donated property to Angers Saint-Laud with the consent of "Adelena uxore et filio eius Theobaldo suoque patruo Samuele"[469]. An undated charter records an agreement between the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou and "Fulconis de Matefelone…et uxori sue Helisabeth", witnessed by "Samuele fratre Fulconis…", in a later passage recording the confirmation of "Hugo filius eius" while Foulques was in Jerusalem, and subsequently the return of Foulques and his later donation "et filia Helisabeth", with the consent of "filio…uxoreque filii Adeloea filioque filii Teobaudo"[470].

b) ELISABETH de Mathefelon . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m [as his first wife,] HUGUES de Champagne, son of HUBERT [de Champagne/de Durtal] & his wife Agnes Mangebreton (-[1152]).

c) [JOSCELIN . A charter dated to [1100] states that "Hersendis uxor Fulconis de Matefelon" had "filium…Goslenum" who, Foulques claimed, was not his son[471].]

2. SAMUEL (-after 31 Aug 1118). "Fulco de Matefelon" founded the priory of Saint-Pierre de la Cropte "in villa…Cripta" for the abbey of Saint-Aubin, with the consent of "Samuel frater predicti Fulconis", and later confirmed by "Hugo…filius Fulconis", by undated charter[472]. A charter dated 1111 records that "Hugo filius eius" succeeded on the death of "Fulco de Matefelone" and donated property to Angers Saint-Laud with the consent of "Adelena uxore et filio eius Theobaldo suoque patruo Samuele"[473]. "Samuel de Cripta", on his deathbed, donated property to the priory of Saint-Pierre de la Cropte, in the presence of "Hugo de Matefelon nepos eius", by charter dated 31 Aug 1118, which names "Fulco frater eius, pater ipsius Hugonis"[474].

3. [GUY de Mathefelon (-after 1082). "Monachis: …Widdone de Mathefelone…laicis: Fulchone de Mathefelone…" witnessed the charter dated to [1082/1106] which records the donation of a pond to Angers Saint-Aubin by "Rainaldus de Castro Gunterii"[475]. Monk at Saint-Aubin d’Angers. "De monachis: …Widone de Matefelon…" witnessed the charter dated to [1093/1101] under which "Herberti vicecomitis de Toarcio" renounced his rights to Méron in favour of the abbey of Angers Saint-Aubin[476].]

B. SEIGNEURS de MATHEFELON (CHAMPAGNE/CHAMPIGNÉ)

1. HUBERT [I] d’Arnay, son of --- . m as her first husband, EREMBURGE Dame de Vihers, daughter of AUBRY [I] & his wife ---. An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, recording that Foulques III "Nerra" Comte d’Anjou granted "curtem…de Baissiaco" to "Hucberto de Arnaitto" when he married "Aremburgam consanguineam suam" and that "Albericus" (indicating Aubry [I] Seigneur de Vihiers) granted "curtem Campigniaci" to "Herveio de Sablulio cognomento Rasorio" with "Aremburga consanguinea comitis", at the request of "Gaufridi de Sablulio"[477]. The document does not specify the parentage of Eremburge but it appears to be a reasonable assumption that she was the daughter of Aubry [I], although it is curious that the document does not specify the relationship. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Eremburge, wife of Hervé de Sablé, was the daughter of Aubry [I][478]. Ménage states that, "selon l’Abbé le Laboureur", Hervé de Sablé married "Eremburge dame de Vihers…[en] Anjou…fille…d’Alberic de Monmorenci Connestable de France sous Henri I…fîs de Bouchard II Seigneur de Montmorenci et de la Dame de Chasteau-Basset"[479]. From a chronological point of view, Ménage’s view of Eremburge’s parentage is improbable, considering the accession of Henri I King of France in 1031. She married secondly Hervé de Sablé "Rasorius". Hubert & his wife had two children:

a) HUBERT [II] d’Arnay "Rasorius" (-killed in battle Pontlevoy 6 Jul 1016). An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers which recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe names "Hucbertus Rasorius" as the son of "Hucberto de Arnaitto" and his wife "Aremburgam consanguineam [comitis]", adding in a later passage that Hubert Rasorius was killed "ad prelium Pontilevense"[480]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maxence records the battle of "Pontelivis inter Odonem et Fulconem consules pridie Non Jul" in 1016[481]. m --- de Lude, daughter of ISEMBARD Seigneur de Lude & his wife ---. An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers which recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe records that "Hucbertus Rasorius" married "filia Issembardi de Lusdo, neptis Issembardi de Bello Videre"[482]. Hubert [II] & his wife had one child:

i) HUBERT de Champagne (late 1016-). An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers which recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe names "Hucbertus de Campania" as the posthumous son of "Hucbertus Rasorius" and his wife "filia Issembardi de Lusdo, neptis Issembardi de Bello Videre"[483]. A charter dated to [1038/55] records that "domini ipsius…Hucberti…atque uxori suæ" authorised "Frotmundo cognomento Graslardo" to sell "terram de Altari…ad Campigniacum" to "Walterius loci sancti Albini abbas"[484]. A charter dated to [1039/55] records an agreement between "Hucbertum nepotem Isembardi de Lusdio" and Saint-Aubin concerning "ecclesia et bosco de Pinciaco" and "ecclesiam de Campigniaco" held by "Aremburgis amita eius"[485].

b) EREMBURGE . A charter dated to [1039/55] records an agreement between "Hucbertum nepotem Isembardi de Lusdio" and Saint-Aubin concerning "ecclesia et bosco de Pinciaco" and "ecclesiam de Campigniaco" held by "Aremburgis amita eius"[486].

Brother and sister, parents not yet identified:

1. HUBERT de Champagne (-after 13 Apr 1159). A charter dated 11 Jul [1082/1106] records the settlement of a dispute between "Hucbertus de Campigniaco filius Hucberti Bloii" and the monks of Saint-Aubin relating to "apud Campigniacum" to sell "terram de Altari…ad Campigniacum" to "Walterius loci sancti Albini abbas"[487]. An undated charter records that "Hubertus Campanus" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou when "filiam suam…Altrudem" became a nun there[488]. "…Hubertus de Campania, Hugo de Matefelone…" witnessed the undated charter which records the judgment of "Fulconi comiti Juniori" (presumably referring to Foulques V Comte d’Anjou, probably soon after he succeeded his father in 1109 judging by the reference to "Juniori") relating to a claim by the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou concerning "S. Lambertum"[489]. A charter dated [13/14] Apr 1159 records a judgment in the court of Henry II King of England ordering the return to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou of "burgi Cepie et decimam totius castellarie Matefelonis" by "Hubertus de Campania", witnessed by "Robertus de Sableio…"[490]. m ---. The name of Hubert’s wife is not known. Hubert & his wife had two children:

a) HUGUES de Champagne dit de Mathefelon (-[1152]). A charter dated to [1190] records the agreement between "Hugonem de Matefelon" and the prior of Gouis relating to the property of the priory, naming "Huberto patri suo"[491]. The agreement between "Hugo de Mathefelon, filius Hucberti de Campania" and the prior of Gouis relating to the property of the priory is recorded in a charter dated to [1190][492]. Seigneur de Mathefelon. m [firstly] ELISABETH de Mathefelon, daughter of FOULQUES Seigneur de Mathefelon & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. [m secondly (after [1140]) as her second husband, MARQUISE, widow of HUGUES Seigneur de Craon, daughter of ---. This second marriage is indicated by the charter dated 1191 under which her son "Mauricius…filius Hugonis et Marquisiæ, Credonensis dominus" donated property to Saint-Nicholas de Craon on the death of "fratris sui Fulconis de Matefelon"[493]. It appears possible to explain the relationship if Foulques de Mathefelon was the uterine brother of Maurice de Craon, born from his mother’s marriage to a member of the Mathefelon family. If this hypothesis is correct, from a chronological point of view Hugues de Champagne appears to be the best candidate, especially as his death in [1152] would have given time for Marquise’s third marriage. She married [thirdly] Payen de Vaiges. Her [third] marriage is indicated by the charter dated 1162 under which her son "Mauritius de Credonio" donated property to "monachis sancti Melanii", at the request of "Marquisiæ matris meæ et Gaufredi de Poëncio nepotis mei et Paganus de Vegia", signed by "…Pagano de Vegia et Marquisia matre mea eius uxore…"[494].] Hugues & his [first] wife had one child:

i) THIBAUT [II] de Mathefelon (-1197 or after). Seigneur de Mathefelon. "Theobaldus de Matefelon" donated property "in terra domini Juhelli" to the abbey of Clarei by undated charter[495]. m as her second husband, MATHILDE de Mayenne, divorced wife of ANDRE [I] Seigneur de Vitré, daughter of GEOFFROY Seigneur de Mayenne & his first wife Constance de Bretagne. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1204] under which her son "Theobaldus de Mathefelon" ratified donations to Fontaine-Daniel by "dominus Juhellus de Meduana…avunculus meus"[496]. Thibaut & his wife had three children:

(a) THIBAUT [III] (-[May 1238/Dec 1239]). "Theobaldus de Mathefelon" ratified donations to Fontaine-Daniel by "dominus Juhellus de Meduana…avunculus meus" by charter dated to [1204][497]. "Theobaldus de Mathefelon" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, for the soul of "uxoris suæ Agnetis", by charter dated 1204[498]. "Theobaudus de Mathefelon" renounced various rights in favour of Azé et du Genétil, in the presence of "Gaufridus de Mathefelon, Fulco de Mathefelon fratres mei", by charter dated 1216[499]. "Thibaut de Mathefelon" ratified a donation made to Chalocé by “Isabelle sa fille à son lit de mort”, with the consent of “Emma son autre fille et par Amaury de Craon”, by charter dated 1218[500]. m firstly (before 1191) AGNES de Craon, daughter of MAURICE [II] Seigneur de Craon & his wife Isabelle de Meulan (-1205 or before). "Mauritius de Credone filius Hugonis" appointed "meæ uxoris Isabel" as guardian of his lands and his children in his undated testament, in which he named "Agnes…filia mea" who would receive "terram meam de Anglia" as her dowry[501]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1216 under which "Amauricius dominus Credonis" consented to a donation by "Theobaldus de Matefelon" for the soul of "Agnetis quondam uxoris suæ et sororis meæ"[502]. "Theobaldus de Mathefelon" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel, for the soul of "uxoris suæ Agnetis", by charter dated 1204[503]. m secondly (before 1218) LUCIE, daughter of --- (-16 Dec after 1244). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Dame de Loué et de Loiron. [Angot identifies her as Lucie de Laigle, widow of Richard [I] Vicomte de Beaumont, daughter of Richer [II] Seigneur de Laigle & his wife Edelina ---, without citing any primary source on which this information is based[504]. Angot dates this supposed second marriage to “avant 1205”, although his basis for this date is unclear and, if the marriage is correct, would seem incorrect in light of the charter dated 1208 in which her supposed second husband is not named (see the document MAINE/VENDÔME). Europäische Stammtafeln names “Luce de l’Aigle dame de Loué et de Loiron” as the second wife of Thibaut [III] but does not specify her parentage or supposed first marriage[505]. A difficulty is that Europäische Stammtafeln dates the death of Thibaut’s second wife to “16 Dec” (implying that this date is based on a necrology entry, which has not yet been identified), while the necrology of Notre-Dame de Beauport dates the death of Richard [I]’s widow to 1 Apr, as noted in MAINE/VENDÔME. Until more information comes to light, it is suggested that this supposed second marriage be treated with caution.] Thibaut [III] & his first wife had two children:

(1) ISABELLE de Mathefelon (-[1217/18]). "Thibaut de Mathefelon" ratified a donation made to Chalocé by “Isabelle sa fille à son lit de mort”, with the consent of “Emma son autre fille et par Amaury de Craon”, by charter dated 1218[506].

(2) EMMA de Mathefelon (-after 1218). "Thibaut de Mathefelon" ratified a donation made to Chalocé by “Isabelle sa fille à son lit de mort”, with the consent of “Emma son autre fille et par Amaury de Craon”, by charter dated 1218[507].

(b) GEOFFROY de Mathefelon (-after 1229). "Theobaudus de Mathefelon" renounced various rights in favour of Azé et du Genétil, in the presence of "Gaufridus de Mathefelon, Fulco de Mathefelon fratres mei", by charter dated 1216[508]. "Gaufridus de Mathefelon miles" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel for the soul of "uxoris meæ" by charter dated 1229[509]. m ---. The name of Geoffroy’s wife is not known. "Gaufridus de Mathefelon miles" donated property to Fontaine-Daniel for the soul of "uxoris meæ" by charter dated 1229[510].

(c) FOULQUES de Mathefelon (-after 1216). "Theobaudus de Mathefelon" renounced various rights in favour of Azé et du Genétil, in the presence of "Gaufridus de Mathefelon, Fulco de Mathefelon fratres mei", by charter dated 1216[511].

Hugues & his [second wife had one child]:

ii) [FOULQUES de Mathefelon (-before 1191). "Mauricius…filius Hugonis et Marquisiæ, Credonensis dominus" donated property to Saint-Nicholas de Craon on the death of "fratris sui Fulconis de Matefelon" by charter dated 1191[512].]

b) ALTRUDE . An undated charter records that "Hubertus Campanus" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou when "filiam suam…Altrudem" became a nun there[513].

2. BARBOTA . An undated charter records that "Hubertus Campanus" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou when "filiam suam…Altrudem" became a nun there, as well as the donation made by "domna Barbota soror Huberti Campani et filius eius Willermus"[514]. m ---. One child:

a) GUILLAUME . An undated charter records that "Hubertus Campanus" donated property to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou when "filiam suam…Altrudem" became a nun there, as well as the donation made by "domna Barbota soror Huberti Campani et filius eius Willermus"[515].

1. FOULQUES [II] de Mathefelon (-[Jul 1273/1282]). Seigneur de Mathefelon. "Foulques de Mathefelon chevalier et Alicie sa femme et Thibaut leurs fils aîné" sold their rights over the river Loire to "Charles de France roi de Sicile et comte d’Anjou" by charter dated Jul 1273[516]. Betrothed ([1229]) to EUSTACHIE de Vitré, daughter of ANDRE [III] Seigneur de Vitré & his first wife Catherine de Thouars. "André de Vitré" confirmed by letter dated [1229] that he had promised "…sa seconde fille à Foulques de Mathefelon…"[517]. m (before Jun 1248) ALIX de Vitré, daughter of ANDRE [III] Seigneur de Vitré & his first wife Catherine de Thouars (-after 1270). "Foulques de Mathefelon chevalier et Alicie sa femme et Thibaut leurs fils aîné" sold their rights over the river Loire to "Charles de France roi de Sicile et comte d’Anjou" by charter dated Jul 1273[518]. Foulques [II] & his wife had one child:

a) THIBAUT [IV] de Mathefelon (-after 1297). "Foulques de Mathefelon chevalier et Alicie sa femme et Thibaut leurs fils aîné" sold their rights over the river Loire to "Charles de France roi de Sicile et comte d’Anjou" by charter dated Jul 1273[519]. m ---. The name of Thibaut’s wife is not known. Thibaut [IV] & his wife had one child:

i) FOULQUES [III] de Mathefelon (-before 1331). m ---. The name of Foulques’s wife is not known. Foulques [III] & his wife had children:

(a) THIBAUT [V] de Mathefelon (-after 25 Sep 1358, bur Chaloché, Anjou). Seigneur de Mathefelon et de Durestal. “Guillaume Troussel chevalier sire de Verez en Touraine...et...Marguerite de Bauçay sa femme“ sold property from “la succession de feu...Pierre Troussel sire de Chastiaulx iadis son pere” to “Thibaut sires de Mathefelon et de Durestal chevalier et conseiller du Roy et à...Beatrix de Dreux sa femme” by charter dated 8 Mar 1353 (O.S.?)[520]. m firstly LUCE de Goulaine, daughter of ---. m secondly (contract Melun May 1339) BEATRIX de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT [III] de Dreux Seigneur de Bû & his first wife Beatrix de Coulandon (-1356 or before, bur Chaloché, Anjou). The marriage contract between “Thibaut sire de Mathefelon chevalier“ and “Bietriz fille de...Robert de Dreues Seigneur de Beu et de feu Bietriz de Collandon iadis sa femme”, granting her “sa terre...à la Motte de Iuvigny en la chastellerie d’Ervée et...Azé...à Yars, à Yvois, à Morogues...”, is dated May 1339[521]. “Guillaume Troussel chevalier sire de Verez en Touraine...et...Marguerite de Bauçay sa femme“ sold property from “la succession de feu...Pierre Troussel sire de Chastiaulx iadis son pere” to “Thibaut sires de Mathefelon et de Durestal chevalier et conseiller du Roy et à...Beatrix de Dreux sa femme” by charter dated 8 Mar 1353 (O.S.?)[522]. She died before 1356, the date of the document which names her children “Petrus et Honors minores annis liberi et heredes defunctæ Beatricis de Drocis quondam uxoris Theobaldi domini de Mathefelon“[523]. Père Anselme records some details about her descendants, shown below, but provides no citation references[524]. Thibaut [V] & his [first] wife had one child:

(1) JEANNE de Mathefelon (-after 1395). Père Anselme records her parentage (naming her father’s second wife as her mother) and marriage, providing no citation references[525]. The date of her marriage contract suggests that Jeanne was born from her father’s first marriage, unless she was an infant at the time of the betrothal (as was the case with her brother Pierre’s betrothal as noted below). A charter dated 8 Jan 1352 (O.S.?) records the final payment owed by “Thibaut sire de Mathefelon” to “nostre...filz messire Guillaume l’Archevesque chevalier” under the contract for his marriage with “Jeanne de Mathefelon nostre fille”[526]. Dame de Durtal, d’Azé, de la Cropte et de Saint-Ouen 1395. m (contract 6 Mar 1346) GUILLAUME [VII] l’Archévêque Seigneur de Parthenay, son of JEAN [I] l’Archévêque Seigneur de Parthenay & his second wife Marie de Beaujeu (-Château de Parthenay 17 May 1401, bur Parthenay Sainte-Croix).

Thibaut [V] & his [first/second] wife had one child:

(2) JEAN de Mathefelon .

Thibaut [V] & his second wife had four children:

(3) PIERRE de Mathefelon (-killed Hungary 1393). An extract from an arrêt of the parlement de Paris dated 1356 records an action brought by “Petrus et Honors minores annis liberi et heredes defunctæ Beatricis de Drocis quondam uxoris Theobaldi domini de Mathefelon“ against “Agnetem de Thienges uxorem defuncti Roberti de Drocis militis quondam domini de Beu et Isabellim dominam de Barris uxorem defuncti Roberti de Drocis quondam domini de Baigneux”, as having guardianship “liberorum suorum”, and “Robertum de Drocis dominum de Baigneux filium eorumdem Roberti et Ysabellis”[527]. His parentage is confirmed by his marriage contract quoted below. Betrothed (contract Oct 1347) to JEANNE Paynell, daughter of OLIVIER Paynell & his wife Isabelle de Mailly. The marriage contract between “Olivier Paynel Sire de Moyon chevalier, Ysabel de Mailly fame de feu Olivier Paynel filz et hoir dudit Sire de Moion et Guillaume Paynel escuier fiuz aussi dudit Sire de Moion...damoiselle Jehanne Painnelle fille et hoir dudit feu Olivier Paynel et de ladite Ysabeau de Mailly quant il seront en âge suffisant de ce faire“ and “chevalier Thibaut sire de Mathefelon nostre chambellanc [...et Beatrix de Dreux sa femme]...Pierre de Mathefelon [...leur] fils mainsné dudit sire de Mathefelon” is dated Oct 1347[528].

(4) ELEONORE de Mathefelon (-before 30 Aug 1419). An extract from an arrêt of the parlement de Paris dated 1356 records an action brought by “Petrus et Honors minores annis liberi et heredes defunctæ Beatricis de Drocis quondam uxoris Theobaldi domini de Mathefelon“ against “Agnetem de Thienges uxorem defuncti Roberti de Drocis militis quondam domini de Beu et Isabellim dominam de Barris uxorem defuncti Roberti de Drocis quondam domini de Baigneux”, as having guardianship “liberorum suorum”, and “Robertum de Drocis dominum de Baigneux filium eorumdem Roberti et Ysabellis”[529]. Père Anselme records her marriage, providing no citation references[530]. Dame de Jars et d’Yvoy. Dame d’Entrammes. An undated charter records that "Louis vicomte de Rochechouart...de madame Marie Vignier sa femme dame de Javerlhac" had three children "Jean vicomte de Rochechouart (après son père)...Foucaud et Isabeau de Rochechouart", noting that he emancipated Jean and granted him “la vicomté de Rochechouart” on marrying “damoiselle Aliénor de Mathefelon” in 1373[531]. m (1373) JEAN [II] Vicomte de Rochechouart, son of LOUIS Vicomte de Rochechouart & his first wife Marie de Javerlhac (-[1411/13]).

(5) BEATRIX de Mathefelon (-1400, bur Poissy Notre-Dame). Nun at Notre-Dame de Poissy, which she presumably entered before 1356, the date of the charter which names her brother and sister as her mother’s heirs (see above). An epitaph at Notre-Dame de Poissy records the burial of “Beatrix et Maria de Mathefelon...filiæ quondam domini de Mathefelon et dominæ Beatricis de Drocis“, and the death in 1400 of “soror Beatrix”[532].

(6) MARIE de Mathefelon (-3 Nov 1384, bur Poissy Notre-Dame). Nun at Notre-Dame de Poissy, which she presumably entered before 1356, the date of the charter which names her brother and sister as her mother’s heirs (see above). An epitaph at Notre-Dame de Poissy records the burial of “Beatrix et Maria de Mathefelon...filiæ quondam domini de Mathefelon et dominæ Beatricis de Drocis“, and the death 3 Nov 1384 of “iunior Maria”[533].

Chapter 6. SEIGNEURS de MONTREUIL

1. BERLAY [I] de Montreuil, son of --- . m --- de Saumur, daughter --- Seigneur de Saumur & his wife ---. The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Aanordim filiam Berlai de Musteriolo ortam ex sorore Gelduini de Salmurio" as the wife of "Hugonis de Sancta Maria"[534]. Berlay [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ADENORDE ([1050/60]-after [1087]). The Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum records that "Ugo de Sancta Maura" married "Aanordim filiam Berlai de Musteriolo ortam ex sorore Gelduini de Salmurio" by whom he had "Goscelinum et Ugonem"[535]. Insufficient information is known about the dating of the early Montreuil and Saumur families to test the chronology, and therefore reliability, of this statement. The estimated date of her marriage is suggested by the probable date of birth of her stepson Guillaume and the fact that her two sons married in the late 11th/early 12th century. This in turn suggests Adenorde’s birth in [1050/60], which suggests that her father was not the same person as Berlay [II] Seigneur de Montreuil who is named below. m ([1070/75]) as his second wife, HUGUES [I] de Sainte-Maure, son of GOSCELIN [I] de Sainte-Maure & his wife Aramburge --- (-[1116]).

1. BERLAY [II] (-5 Nov [1051/52]). Seigneur de Montreuil. "...Berlai..." subscribed the charter dated 1047 under which "Goffredus comes et uxor mea Agnes" founded Notre-Dame de Saintes and donated numerous properties[536]. The Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis records the death of "Bellaius dominus Mosterolii castri", his burial in the abbey, and the donation by "huius coniux…Griscia postea Andegavensis comitissa" with the consent of "filiis suis Giraldo, Andegavis in Can Domini…interfecto, et Rainaldo multo post Remensium archiepiscopo"[537]. Although undated, this follows a passage recording an event in 1051. The necrology of the church of Reims records the death "Non Nov" of "Berlaius pater domini Rainoldi archiepiscopi”[538]. [m firstly ---. No proof has been found of this earlier marriage. However, the chronology suggests strongly that Eustachie, assuming that it is confirmed that she was Berlay's daughter, could not have been the daughter of Grace.] m [secondly] as her first husband, GRACE, daughter of --- (-26 Apr ----). The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. Her origin is not known. However, a clue is provided by a document which recounts the dispute between "Capitulum S. Martini Turonensis" and "Radulphum eiusdem urbis Archiepiscopum", which names "Reginaldi…filii Græciæ" as Thesaurarius of the church of Tours Saint-Martin and "Gaufridi…avunculi Reginaldi Thesaurarii…qui postea Episcopus Andegavensis permansit" as Cantor[539]. She married secondly (before 15 Aug 1052, divorced) as his [second/third] wife, Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d'Anjou. A charter of Ronceray records that Geoffroy "Martel" failed to restore to the abbey property donated by his mother, but rather gave it to "suis eas concubinis…quam uxoribus…Agneti primo, deinde Grecie, postea Adele comitis filie Odonis, item denuo Grecie, postremo Adelaidi Theutonice"[540]. The reference to “concubinis” suggests some irregularity in one or more of Geoffroy’s marriages, which remains unexplained. The necrology of Angers Cathedral records the death "VII Kal Mai" of "Grecia primus comitissa uxor Gauffridi Martelli postea sanctimonialis"[541]. The necrology of Reims records the death “VII Kal Mai” of “Grecia mater domini Rainaldi archiepiscopi”[542]. Berlay & his [first] wife had [one possible child]:

a) [EUSTACHIE [de Montreuil] (-after 1038, bur Notre Dame de Poitiers). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. According to Richard, the theory that the wife of Duke Guillaume VI was the daughter of Berlay [III] de Montreuil & his [first] wife is unsupported by primary sources[543]. The same author emphasises that, if the Montreuil origin is correct, Eustachie could not have been the daughter of Berlay's wife Grace, who married secondly in [1052] while "still young". "…Willelmi comitis, Eustachie…" subscribed a charter dated 1030 or 1031 under which "Raingardis" donated property "in pago Pictavo et in vicaria Ygrandinse in villa…Targiacus" to St Cyprien[544]. Eustachie is named with her husband in the records of a lawsuit while Robert I King of France still reigned[545]. "…Willelmi comitis Pictavensi…Eustachiæ comitissæ, Alæ comitissæ sororem Willelmi comitis" subscribed a charter dated 5 Dec [1031/33] under which "Willelmus Engelbertus et Willelmus filius Ansemi, nomine Lambertum, et sororem eius…Abba" donated property to Saint-Maixent[546]. "Eusthacia comitissa per mandatum domni mei Willelmi ducis" who was "positus in captione" donated property to Saint-Maixent by charter dated [1033/36] subscribed by "domni Willelmi comitis [despite his absence in captivity] Eustachiæ comitissæ, domni Hisemberti, Ala comitissæ…"[547]. m (before 20 Jul 1031) GUILLAUME VI Duke of Aquitaine [GUILLAUME IV Comte de Poitou], son of GUILLAUME V Duke of Aquitaine [GUILLAUME III Comte de Poitou] & his first wife Adelmode de Limoges ([1004]-15 Dec 1038, bur Maillezais, Abbaye de Saint-Pierre).]

Berlay & his [second] wife had two children:

b) GERAUD (-killed in battle Anjou after [1051/52]). The Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis records the death of "Bellaius dominus Mosterolii castri" and the donation by "huius coniux…Griscia postea Andegavensis comitissa" with the consent of "filiis suis Giraldo, Andegavis in Can Domini…interfecto, et Rainaldo multo post Remensium archiepiscopo"[548]. m ADA, daughter of ---. Ménage records that Géraud, son of Berlay [II], married "Ade ou Adeline" who is named in a charter of Saint-Nicolas d’Angers dated 1136[549].

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c) RENAUD (-21 Jan 1096). The Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis records the death of "Bellaius dominus Mosterolii castri" and the donation by "huius coniux…Griscia postea Andegavensis comitissa" with the consent of "filiis suis Giraldo, Andegavis in Can Domini…interfecto, et Rainaldo multo post Remensium archiepiscopo"[550]. A document which recounts the dispute between "Capitulum S. Martini Turonensis" and "Radulphum eiusdem urbis Archiepiscopum" names "Reginaldi…filii Græciæ…qui post Remensis Archiepiscopus fuit" as Thesaurarius of the church of Tours Saint-Martin[551]. Seigneur de Montreuil. "Rainaldus Sancti Martini Turonensis thesaurarius et Berlaius nepos meus" renounced rights relating to "curte de Mairono" in favour of the monks of Saint-Aubin d'Angers by charter dated [1080/82] which names "Ursoni de Monasteriolo…Gretia neptis mea"[552]. Archbishop of Reims 1085. The necrology of Reims records the death “XII Kal Feb” of “dominus Rainaldus...Remorum archiepiscopus” and his donation[553].

GERAUD de Montreuil, son of BERLAY [II] Seigneur de Montreuil & his [second] wife Grace --- (-killed in battle Anjou after [1051/52]). The Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis records the death of "Bellaius dominus Mosterolii castri" and the donation by "huius coniux…Griscia postea Andegavensis comitissa" with the consent of "filiis suis Giraldo, Andegavis in Can Domini…interfecto, et Rainaldo multo post Remensium archiepiscopo"[554].

m ADA, daughter of ---. Ménage records that Géraud, son of Berlay [II], married "Ade ou Adeline" who is named in a charter of Saint-Nicolas d’Angers dated 1136[555].

Géraud & his wife had three children:

1. BERLAY [III] de Montreuil (-after 19 Dec 1116). "Rainaldus Sancti Martini Turonensis thesaurarius et Berlaius nepos meus" renounced rights relating to "curte de Mairono" in favour of the monks of Saint-Aubin d'Angers by charter dated [1080/82] which names "Ursoni de Monasteriolo…Gretia neptis mea"[556]. "Berlaius dominus Monasterioli" restored property to the monks of Saint-Aubin d'Angers, in application of the preceding charter, by charter dated 15 May 1087, witnessed by "Ursoni de Monasteriolo…"[557]. A charter dated to after 1087 confirmed the rights of the monks of Méron as agreed by "Rainaldo tesaurario…[et] Berlaius nepos eius"[558]. "Berlaius dominus Mosterolii" exempted the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "Galerandi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1110], signed by "Chevrerie uxoris sue, Agnetis filie sue, Girardi filii sui, Berlai filii sui"[559]. "Berlæius de Monasteriolo" shared serfs with the canons of the church of Angers by charter dated 19 Dec 1116, signed by "Giraldus filius Berlaii et domina Orgoillosa uxor Berlaii…"[560]. “Berlaius de Monasteriolo et Geraudus filius eius, Hernulfus de Monte Gomeri” witnessed the charter dated to [1118/26] whcih records that “Herbertum de Wircha generum Goffirdi de Asceio” confirmed the donation of the church of Saint-Médard de Vernie to Angers Saint-Nicolas by “Goffridus de Asceio et uxor sua filia Willelmi de Verneia”[561]. m ORGUEILLEUSE, daughter of --- (-after 19 Dec 1116). "Berlæius de Monasteriolo" shared serfs with the canons of the church of Angers by charter dated 19 Dec 1116, signed by "Giraldus filius Berlaii et domina Orgoillosa uxor Berlaii…"[562]. Berlay & his wife had three children:

a) AGNES de Montreuil . "Berlaius dominus Mosterolii" exempted the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "Galerandi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1110], signed by "Chevrerie uxoris sue, Agnetis filie sue, Girardi filii sui, Berlai filii sui"[563]. The position of Agnes in the list of subscribers suggests relative seniority to her brothers, maybe because she was born from an earlier marriage.

b) GERARD de Montreuil . "Berlaius dominus Mosterolii" exempted the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "Galerandi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1110], signed by "Chevrerie uxoris sue, Agnetis filie sue, Girardi filii sui, Berlai filii sui"[564]. "Berlæius de Monasteriolo" shared serfs with the canons of the church of Angers by charter dated 19 Dec 1116, signed by "Giraldus filius Berlaii et domina Orgoillosa uxor Berlaii…"[565]. “Berlaius de Monasteriolo et Geraudus filius eius, Hernulfus de Monte Gomeri” witnessed the charter dated to [1118/26] whcih records that “Herbertum de Wircha generum Goffirdi de Asceio” confirmed the donation of the church of Saint-Médard de Vernie to Angers Saint-Nicolas by “Goffridus de Asceio et uxor sua filia Willelmi de Verneia”[566].

c) BERLAY de Montreuil . "Berlaius dominus Mosterolii" exempted the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "Galerandi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1110], signed by "Chevrerie uxoris sue, Agnetis filie sue, Girardi filii sui, Berlai filii sui"[567].

2. GALERAND (-before [1110]). "Berlaius dominus Mosterolii" exempted the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "Galerandi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1110][568].

3. GRACE de Montreuil (-after 1080). "Rainaldus Sancti Martini Turonensis thesaurarius et Berlaius nepos meus" renounced rights relating to "curte de Mairono" in favour of the monks of Saint-Aubin d'Angers by charter dated [1080/82] which names "Ursoni de Monasteriolo…Gretia neptis mea"[569].

1. BERLAY de Montreuil (-after 1184). "Girardus de Chaurciis" donated part of the mill of Champigny to the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars from duties, for the soul of "filii sui Guillelmi", with the consent of "Berlaio Mosterolii", by charter dated to [1173], signed by "Petronilla uxor Girardi de Chaurcii, cum filiis et filiabus suis Goffredo…Aimerico, Girardo, Avis, Johanna, Agnete, cum reliquis duobus in domo sua Chaurciis"[570]. "Goffredum de Chaorciis" renounced certain rights over "terries de Cellis" in favour of the abbey of Saint-Laon de Thouars, with the consent of "Dominus Berlaius", by charter dated 1184, signed by "G. de Chaorciis, Amer sui fratris"[571].

Chapter 7. SEIGNEURS de ROCHECORBON

1. CORBON (-after 1007). "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[572]. m ADELSENDIS, daughter of ---. "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[573]. Corbon & his wife had five or more children:

a) CORBON [II] . "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[574].

b) HARDOUIN (-after 6 Dec 1064). "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[575]. "Harduini militis" donated part of the islands opposite Marmoutier to the abbey by charter dated to before 1032, signed by "Odo comes, Gaufridus de Sancto Aniano, Harduinus, Tetbaldus frater eius, Nivelo de Castro Dunensi"[576]. "...Harduini..." subscribed the charter dated to [1032/37] under which Eudes I Comte de Blois donated “alodum de Camartio” to Marmoutier[577]. "Odonis comitis…Gaufredi vicecomitis, Gaufredi filii eius, Harduini filii Corbonis" signed a charter dated 17 Dec 1064 (presumably redateable to before 1037 because of "Odonis comitis" [Eudes II Comte de Blois?]) relating to serfs of Marmoutier[578]. "Harduinus de Rupibus…suos filios Harduinum Sancti Martini canonicum atque Theobaldum militem" relinquished rights relating to the land of the abbey of Nouzilly by charter dated 1058, signed by "Guanilonis et Rainaldi nepotum eius…Drogo, Gofridus filius Bernardi Blodi…"[579]. "…Harduino clerico, Theobaldi fratre" signed the charter dated 6 Dec 1064 which records disputes between Marmoutier and "Theobaldus Harduini frater de Rupibus Corbonis", relating to rights of pasturage on "l’île Thibaut"[580]. m ---. The name of Hardouin’s wife is not known. Hardouin & his wife had two children:

i) THIBAUT . "Harduinus de Rupibus…suos filios Harduinum Sancti Martini canonicum atque Theobaldum militem" relinquished rights relating to the land of the abbey of Nouzilly by charter dated 1058[581]. A charter dated 1062 records that "Tetbaldus de Rupibus et frater eius Harduinus, filii Harduini" renounced their claims to "la terre d’Avantigny" in favour of Tours Saint-Julien, with the consent of "suo seniore Harduino"[582].

ii) HARDOUIN . "Harduinus de Rupibus…suos filios Harduinum Sancti Martini canonicum atque Theobaldum militem" relinquished rights relating to the land of the abbey of Nouzilly by charter dated 1058[583]. A charter dated 1062 records that "Tetbaldus de Rupibus et frater eius Harduinus, filii Harduini" renounced their claims to "la terre d’Avantigny" in favour of Tours Saint-Julien, with the consent of "suo seniore Harduino"[584].

c) THIBAUT [I] (-before 1088). "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[585]. Seigneur de Rochecorbon. "Harduini militis" donated part of the islands opposite Marmoutier to the abbey by charter dated to before 1032, signed by "Odo comes, Gaufridus de Sancto Aniano, Harduinus, Tetbaldus frater eius, Nivelo de Castro Dunensi"[586]. "Theobaldus de Rupibus" renounced his claim to "allodum de Nozilliaco" which "primogenitores mei" had donated to Tours Saint-Julien, with the consent of "fratris mei Harduini clerici…comitis Goffridi Dominique mei Gaulfredi Pruliacensis", by charter dated 1064 signed by "Gaulfredi de Prulliaco thesaurarius Sancti Martini"[587]. A charter dated 6 Dec 1064 which records disputes between Marmoutier and "Theobaldus Harduini frater de Rupibus Corbonis", relating to rights of pasturage on "l’île Thibaut", which records that Thibaut was encouraged by "uxoris suæ Gaufridi de Prulliaco filia", signed by "…Harduino clerico, Theobaldi fratre"[588]. m firstly --- de Preuilly, daughter of [GEOFFROY [II] Seigneur de Preuilly & his wife Almodis ---] (-after 6 Dec 1064). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 6 Dec 1064 which records disputes between Marmoutier and "Theobaldus Harduini frater de Rupibus Corbonis", relating to rights of pasturage on "l’île Thibaut", which records that Thibaut was encouraged by "uxoris suæ Gaufridi de Prulliaco filia", signed by "…Harduino clerico, Theobaldi fratre"[589]. The date of the charter suggests that her father was Geoffroy [II] de Preuilly but this is not free from doubt. m secondly (after 1064) SIBYLLE d’Amboise, daughter of LISOIS de Bazoges Seigneur de Chaumont-sur-Loire & his wife Hersende de Buzançais. The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Eufemiam, Sibillam et Elisabeth" as the three daughters of Lisois & his wife, specifying that Sibylle married "Theobaldus filius Corbonis" by whom she had "Robertum de Rupibus"[590]. Thibaut [I] & his second wife had [two] children:

i) ROBERT [I] (-after 1123). The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Eufemiam, Sibillam et Elisabeth" as the three daughters of Lisois & his wife, specifying that Sibylle married "Theobaldus filius Corbonis" by whom she had "Robertum de Rupibus"[591]. Seigneur de Rochecorbon.

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ii) [MELISENDE (-after 1097). "Hugo de Ambassiaco miles Ebrardi filius" donated property revenue from "apud Mesliacum" on leaving for Jerusalem by acte dated "anno XIII ordinationis Bernardi abbatis" [1097], signed by "Elizabetha Hugonis matre et eiusdem nepote Geraldo, filio Gaufridi de Malliaco, cognate suo, Hervei filio, et Milscendis de Rupibus"[592].]

d) [--- . m ---.] Two children:

i) GUANILO (-after 1058). "Harduinus de Rupibus…suos filios Harduinum Sancti Martini canonicum atque Theobaldum militem" relinquished rights relating to the land of the abbey of Nouzilly by charter dated 1058, signed by "Guanilonis et Rainaldi nepotum eius…Drogo, Gofridus filius Bernardi Blodi…"[593].

ii) RENAUD (-after 1058). "Harduinus de Rupibus…suos filios Harduinum Sancti Martini canonicum atque Theobaldum militem" relinquished rights relating to the land of the abbey of Nouzilly by charter dated 1058, signed by "Guanilonis et Rainaldi nepotum eius…Drogo, Gofridus filius Bernardi Blodi…"[594].

e) daughters . "Adelsendis, Corbonis uxor, et eorum filii Corbo, Audoenus et Tetbaldus cum filiabus suis" signed the charter dated to [1007/15] which records an agreement between "Sichardus abbas Majoris Monasterii" and "Dodone Corbonensis præposito" relating to mills "ad ripam Brennæ sitis"[595].

1. SULPICE . Seigneur de Rochecorbon. m HERSENDE, daughter of ---. “Aucher, fils de Sulpice, seigneur de Rochecorbon, et Sulpice, son frère” donated land “in Monetiaci parrochia...”, for the soul of their father, with the consent of “leur mère Hersende”, by undated charter[596]. Sulpice & his wife had two children:

a) AUCHER . “Aucher, fils de Sulpice, seigneur de Rochecorbon, et Sulpice, son frère” donated land “in Monetiaci parrochia...”, for the soul of their father, with the consent of “leur mère Hersende”, by undated charter[597].

b) SULPICE . “Aucher, fils de Sulpice, seigneur de Rochecorbon, et Sulpice, son frère” donated land “in Monetiaci parrochia...”, for the soul of their father, with the consent of “leur mère Hersende”, by undated charter[598].

ROBERT [I] de Rochecorbon, son of THIBAUT [I] Seigneur de Rochecorbon & his second wife Sybille d’Amboise (-after 1123). The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Eufemiam, Sibillam et Elisabeth" as the three daughters of Lisois & his wife, specifying that Sibylle married "Theobaldus filius Corbonis" by whom she had "Robertum de Rupibus"[599]. Seigneur de Rochecorbon. "Fulco comes Andegavensis, Sigelranus constabularius eius, Robertus de Rupibus, Gauzbertus de Calvimonte præpositus" signed the undated charter which records the consecration of the church of Marmoutier by Pope Urban II[600]. Pope Urban is recorded in Tours in early Mar 1096 (N.S.) from where he addressed letters dated 4, 14, 20, 21 and 24 Mar 1096[601]. A charter dated 1108 records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine, witnessed by "Petrus de Calvimonte, Gaufridus de Malliaco, Odo filius eius, Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata"[602]. Seigneur de Brenne. “Robert de Brenne seigneur des Roches” donated the island in the Loire near the abbey to Marmoutier by charter dated 1123, confirmed “successivement” by “Thibaut son fils aîné et par ses deux autres fils Robert de Brenne et Sulpice”[603].

m as her second husband, MAYENCE, widow of DREUX, daughter of --- (-after 1108). "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[604].

Robert & his wife had six children:

1. THIBAUT [II] . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[605]. Seigneur de Rochecorbon. “Thibaut seigneur de Rochecorbon” obliged “un de ses vicaires...Leodegarius” to withdraw claims against Marmoutier by undated charter[606]. “Robert de Brenne seigneur des Roches” donated the island in the Loire near the abbey to Marmoutier by charter dated 1123, confirmed “successivement” by “Thibaut son fils aîné et par ses deux autres fils Robert de Brenne et Sulpice”[607].

2. ROBERT [II] de Brenne . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[608]. “Robert de Brenne seigneur des Roches” donated the island in the Loire near the abbey to Marmoutier by charter dated 1123, confirmed “successivement” by “Thibaut son fils aîné et par ses deux autres fils Robert de Brenne et Sulpice”[609].

3. SULPICE . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[610]. “Robert de Brenne seigneur des Roches” donated the island in the Loire near the abbey to Marmoutier by charter dated 1123, confirmed “successivement” by “Thibaut son fils aîné et par ses deux autres fils Robert de Brenne et Sulpice”[611].

4. GUANILO . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[612].

5. SIBYLLE . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[613].

6. LUCIE . "…Magentia, uxor Roberti, Tetbaldus, Robertus, Sulpicius, Guanilo, Sybilla et Lucia, filii et filiæ Roberti de Rupibus, Gaufridus filius Drogonis, frater eorum ex matre, se prius Drogoni desponsata" witnessed the charter dated 1108 which records a dispute between "Robertum de Rupibus" and Marmoutier relating to the sale of wine[614].

1. ALEXANDRE des Roches . m ---. The name of Alexandre’s wife is not known. Alexandre & his wife had one child:

a) THIBAUT (-after Dec 1168). A charter dated Dec 1168 records the consecration of the chapel on the island in the river Loire opposite Marmoutier, names "Robertus de Rupibus" as a benefactor of the monastery and records that "Tetbaldus filius eius" donated the island, signed by "Tetbaldus filius Alexandri de Rupibus, Robertus et Sulpitius, filii Roberti de Brenna"[615].

The chronology is stretched for Robert [III] de Rochecorbon to have been the same person as Robert [II] who is named above.

1. ROBERT [III] de Rochecorbon, son of --- (-after 1179). Seigneur de Brenne. A charter dated Dec 1168 records the consecration of the chapel on the island in the river Loire opposite Marmoutier, names "Robertus de Rupibus" as a benefactor of the monastery and records that "Tetbaldus filius eius" donated the island, signed by "Tetbaldus filius Alexandri de Rupibus, Robertus et Sulpitius, filii Roberti de Brenna"[616]. m ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Robert [III] & his wife had two children:

a) GEOFFROY [I] de Brenne (-before 1201). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Rochecorbon et de Brenne. “Geoffroy de Brenne seigneur des Roches” noted a donation to “Guischard prévôt de Pocé” by charter dated 1186[617]. “Geoffroy de Brenne” donated property to Notre-Dame de Fontaines, with the consent of “Asceline sa femme”, by charter dated 1190[618]. m (before 1190) ASCELINE, daughter of ---. “Geoffroy de Brenne” donated property to Notre-Dame de Fontaines, with the consent of “Asceline sa femme”, by charter dated 1190[619].

b) ROBERT [IV] de Brenne (-1227, bur Tours). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Rochecorbon et de Brenne. A charter dated 1200 records an agreement between "Robertus de Brenna dominus de Rupibus" and the monks of Saint-Julien de Tours[620]. m ISABELLE de Pocé, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1238 under which he archbishop of Tours issued an arbitral sentence against her son "Willelmum de Brenna militum", naming "Y[sabellis domina de Poceio mater] dicti Guillelmi et Maltildis uxor illuus"[621]. Robert [IV] & his wife had two children:

i) GEOFFROY [II] (-[1248]). Seigneur de Rochecorbon. [“Geoffroy de Brenne chevalier” donated part of “sa dîme apud Furnerias” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Hildearde sa femme”, by charter dated 1234[622]. It is unclear whether this donation was made by the same person as Geoffroy [II] Seigneur de Rochecorbon.] "Gaufridus de Brenna Rupium dominus, Roberti filius" sold the isle opposite Marmoutier to the abbey by charter dated 1238[623]. "Gaufridus de Brenna dominus de Rupibus Corbonis" approved the arbitral sentence issued by the archbishop of Tours against "Guillelmum de Brenna" by charter dated 1238[624]. [m HILDIARDE, daughter of --- (-after 1234). “Geoffroy de Brenne chevalier” donated part of “sa dîme apud Furnerias” to Marmoutier, with the consent of “Hildearde sa femme”, by charter dated 1234[625].]

ii) GUILLAUME de Brenne (-before [1251/58]). Seigneur de Brenne. A series of charters dated between 3 Jan 1234 and 2 Mar 1235 record a dispute between "Willelmo de Brenna militi" and Tours Saint-Julien[626]. The archbishop of Tours issued an arbitral sentence against "Willelmum de Brenna militum", naming "Y[sabellis domina de Poceio mater] dicti Guillelmi et Maltildis uxor illuus" by charter dated 1238[627]. "Iohannes de Brena miles dominus de Rochecorbon" donated property to the abbey of Lieu-Notre-Dame-lès-Romorantin, for the soul of "uxoris mee Matildis", by charter dated Jun 1248[628]. m as her first husband, MATHILDE de Mirebeau, daughter of THIBAUD de Mirebeau & his wife ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1238 under which he archbishop of Tours issued an arbitral sentence against her husband "Willelmum de Brenna militum", naming "Y[sabellis domina de Poceio mater] dicti Guillelmi et Maltildis uxor illuus"[629]. "Iohannes de Brena miles dominus de Rochecorbon" donated property to the abbey of Lieu-Notre-Dame-lès-Romorantin, for the soul of "uxoris mee Matildis", by charter dated Jun 1248[630]. She married secondly Jean Seigneur de Montigny et de Vieuvic. Guillaume & his wife had one child:

(a) JEANNE de Brenne (-after Mar 1298, bur Bourgeuil). Dame de Mézières-en-Brenne. m ([1261]) HERVE [III] Seigneur de Vierzon, son of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Vierzon & his wife Blanche de Joigny (-1270, bur Bourges).

1. HUGUES (-11 Mar 1227, bur Marmoutier). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbot of Marmoutier 1210. The Chronicon Abbatum Majoris Monasterii records that "Hugo natione Carnotensis" was sixth abbot of Marmoutier[631]. The obituary of Marmoutier records the death 11 Mar of "Hugonis de Rupe, abbatis hujus monasterii" and his burial "in sacello Beatæ Mariæ"[632].

Chapter 8. SEIGNEURS de ROCHEFORT-sur-LOIRE

Rochefort-sur-Loire is located about 10 kilometres south-west of Angers on the left bank of the river Loire.

1. GUY de Rochefort . m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Guy’s wife has not been identified. Guy & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME de Rochefort (-after 10 Mar 1363). His parentage is confirmed by the 1354 document quoted below under his wife. Seigneur de Rochefort-sur-Loire. A document dated 10 Mar 1363 records an agreement between “Guillaume Sire de Rochefort et d’Ancenys” and “Regnault de Vivonne”, under which “Catherine d’Ancenys femme dudit...Regnault” received “la terre de Esnande et chastellenie” inherited from “Gieuffroy Sire d’Ancenis...pour tout le droit...[de] monsieur Gieffroys son fils pere de ladite Catherine et Dame Blanche de Vaugour sa mere”[633]. m (contract 30 Aug 1354) as her first husband, JEANNE d’Ancenis, daughter of GEOFFROY d’Ancenis & his wife Blanche d’Avaugour. The marriage contracts between “Ioannes d’Ancenis miles, contra Catharinam et Ioannam d’Ancenis sorores, cum auctoritate tutorum...ipsarum, et quæ Catharina cum domini de Thors et Ioanna cum domini de Rupeforti filius”, dated 30 Aug 1354, refer to the marriage contract between “Gaufridum de Ancenis [...defuncti] et Ysabellim de Bellomonte, parentes suos”[634]. A document dated 1354 records a dispute between “Catharina d’Ancenis minor annis, uxor Reginaldi nati Savarici de Vivonia domini de Thors” and “Ioannam d’Ancenis etiam annis minorem uxorem Guillelmi filii Guidonis domini de Rupefort” relating to the succession of “defuncti Gaufridi quondam domini d’Ancenis avi paterni dictarum filiarum repræsentantium personam Gaufridi d’Ancenis patris ipsarum, primogeniti quondam dicti domini d’Ancensi, et qui avus supervixerat dicto patri ipsarum præmortuo”[635]. She married secondly as his first wife, Charles de Dinan Seigneur de Montafilant. Thibaut & his wife had four children:

i) THIBAUT de Rochefort (-young).

ii) JEANNE de Rochefort . Dame de Rochefort-sur-Loire. Dame d’Ancenis. m firstly EON de Montfort, son of ---. m secondly JEAN [II] de Rieux, son of ---.

iii) BEATRIX de Rochefort (-1421). The marriage contract between “Jean de la Suze” and “Béatrix de Rochefort” is dated 26 Jul 1385[636]. Further information on her family is provided by the following document: “Guillaume Paynel seigneur de Hambye et Jeanne Paynel son épouse veuve de Jean d’Avaugour” reached agreement with “Jean de La Suze et sa femme” concerning the dowry of “Jeanne...la propriété de Saint-Aubin Fosse Louvain...fourni par la femme de Jean de la Suze, fille de la femme de Charles de Dinan héritière d’Avaugour” by charter dated 15 Dec 1388[637]. m (contract 26 Jul 1385) as his first wife, JEAN de Craon Seigneur de la Suze, son of PIERRE de Craon Seigneur de la Suze & his second wife Catherine de Machcoul (-25 Nov 1432).

iv) MARIE de Rochefort (-after 14 Apr 1418). m BERTRAND [III] Goyon Seigneur de Matignon, son of BERTRAND [II] Goyon Seigneur de Matignon & his wife Jeanne de Dinan (-[England 1407]).

Chapter 9. SEIGNEURS de SABLE

A. SEIGNEURS de SABLE

1. SALOMON de Sablé . m ADELAIS, daughter of GIROIE & his wife Gisla ---. Orderic Vitalis records that "Geroius" married “Gislam Turstini de Basteburgo filiam” by whom he had “septem filios et quatuor filias...Ernaldus, Willermus, Fulcoius, Radulfus Mala-corona, Rodbertus, Hugo et Geroius, Heremburgis, Hadvisa, Emma, Adelais”, adding in a later passage that "quarta filia [Geroii] Adelais" married "Salomoni de Sablolio", by whom she had "Rainaldum" adding that "cujus proles…Lisiardus" is now a supporter of Henry I King of England in Anjou[638]. Solomon & his wife had two children:

a) RAINARD de Sablé . Orderic Vitalis names "Rainaldum" as the son of "Salomoni de Sablolio" and his wife, adding that adding that "cujus proles…Lisiardus" is now a supporter of Henry I King of England in Anjou[639]. m ---. The name of Rainard’s wife is not known. Rainard & his wife had one child:

i) LISIARD de Sablé . Orderic Vitalis names "Rainaldum" as the son of "Salomoni de Sablolio" and his wife, adding that adding that "cujus proles…Lisiardus" is now a supporter of Henry I King of England in Anjou[640].

b) HUGUES de Sablé (-after 26 Jan 1078). "…Hugo filius Salomonis de Sablolio…" witnessed the charter dated 26 Jan 1078 under which "Raynaldus castri Credonensis dominus et…uxor mea…Ennoguena cognomina Domitilla" donated was shields to La Trinité de Vendôme[641].

1. HERVE de Sablé "Rasorius" . m as her second husband, EREMBURGE Dame de Vihers, widow of HUBERT d’Arnay, daughter of AUBRY [I] & his wife ---. An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, recording that Foulques III "Nerra" Comte d’Anjou granted "curtem…de Baissiaco" to "Hucberto de Arnaitto" when he married "Aremburgam consanguineam suam" and that "Albericus" (indicating Aubry [I] Seigneur de Vihiers) granted "curtem Campigniaci" to "Herveio de Sablulio cognomento Rasorio" with "Aremburga consanguinea comitis", at the request of "Gaufridi de Sablulio"[642]. The document does not specify the parentage of Eremburge but it appears to be a reasonable assumption that she was the daughter of Aubry [I], although it is curious that the document does not specify the relationship. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Eremburge, wife of Hervé de Sablé, was the daughter of Aubry [I][643]. Ménage states that, "selon l’Abbé le Laboureur", Hervé de Sablé married "Eremburge dame de Vihers…[en] Anjou…fille…d’Alberic de Monmorenci Connestable de France sous Henri I…fîs de Bouchard II Seigneur de Montmorenci et de la Dame de Chasteau-Basset"[644]. From a chronological point of view, Ménage’s view of Eremburge’s parentage is improbable, considering the accession of Henri I King of France in 1031. Hervé & his wife had two children:

a) RAOUL de Sablé (-after 6 Jul 1016). An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers, which recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, names "Radulfus…et Bernerius" as the sons of "Herveo de Sablulio", adding that Bernier was killed "ad prelium Pontilevense" and that Raoul, after returning from the battle, died from his wounds after donating "Aremburgi medietatem ecclesiæ Campigniaci" to Saint-Aubin d’Angers[645]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maxence records the battle of "Pontelivis inter Odonem et Fulconem consules pridie Non Jul" in 1016[646].

b) BERNIER de Sablé (-killed in battle Pontlevoy 6 Jul 1016). An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers, which recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, names "Radulfus…et Bernerius" as the sons of "Herveo de Sablulio", adding that Bernier was killed "ad prelium Pontilevense" and buried "apud ecclesiam Nantulliaci"[647]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maxence records the battle of "Pontelivis inter Odonem et Fulconem consules pridie Non Jul" in 1016[648].

1. GEOFFROY de Sablé . An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, recording that "Albericus" (indicating Aubry [I] Seigneur de Vihiers) granted "curtem Campigniaci" to "Herveio de Sablulio cognomento Rasorio" with "Aremburga consanguinea comitis", at the request of "Gaufridi de Sablulio"[649].

1. AUBRY . m ---. The name of Aubry’s wife is not known. Aubry & his wife had one child:

a) HUGUES . A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, that "Liziardus de Ambasiaco" donated mills at Sablé, that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus", that after the death of "Roberto, Burgundiæ Sabolii domino", "Liziardus filius eius" confirmed the donations by "avus…Robertus", the charter signed by "Guido, Liziardi frater, Henricus monachus, Hersendis mater, Gedheldis soror"[650]. [Seigneur de Sablé]. This charter does not state that Hugues was seigneur de Sablé but his donation of the priory strongly suggests that this was the case. If this is correct, Hugues must have held the property in the 10th century. A connection with the family of the seigneurs d’Amboise is suggested by the reference to "Liziardus de Ambasiaco". m ---. The name of Hugues’s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had four children:

i) GUILLAUME . A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, and that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus"[651].

ii) AUBRY . A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, and that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus"[652].

iii) HAMELIN . A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, and that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus"[653].

iv) GEOFFROY . A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, and that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus"[654].

1. AUBRY de Sablé . m AGATHE, daughter of ---. "Guillelmus de Sablolio clericus et Agatha mater sua et duo fratres eius…Guillelmi et Petrus" donated "decimam de Tholocheio" to Saint-Martin du Mans, for the soul of "patris Alberici de Sablolio", by charter confirmed by "Guillelmus episcopus Cenomanensis" (bishop from 1142 to 1186 according to Ménage[655]. Aubry & his wife had three children:

a) GUILLAUME de Sablé . "Guillelmus de Sablolio clericus et Agatha mater sua et duo fratres eius…Guillelmi et Petrus" donated "decimam de Tholocheio" to Saint-Martin du Mans, for the soul of "patris Alberici de Sablolio", by charter confirmed by "Guillelmus episcopus Cenomanensis" (bishop from 1142 to 1186 according to Ménage[656].

b) PIERRE de Sablé . "Guillelmus de Sablolio clericus et Agatha mater sua et duo fratres eius…Guillelmi et Petrus" donated "decimam de Tholocheio" to Saint-Martin du Mans, for the soul of "patris Alberici de Sablolio", by charter confirmed by "Guillelmus episcopus Cenomanensis" (bishop from 1142 to 1186 according to Ménage[657].

c) GUILLAUME de Sablé . "Guillelmus de Sablolio clericus et Agatha mater sua et duo fratres eius…Guillelmi et Petrus" donated "decimam de Tholocheio" to Saint-Martin du Mans, for the soul of "patris Alberici de Sablolio", by charter confirmed by "Guillelmus episcopus Cenomanensis" (bishop from 1142 to 1186 according to Ménage[658].

B. SEIGNEURS de SABLE (BEAUMONT-en-MAINE)

GEOFFROY de Sablé, son of RAOUL [III] Vicomte du Maine & his first wife Godehildis --- (-after [1015]). "Rodulfus Cenomanensium vicecomes" donated two serfs to the abbey of Saint-Florent, Saumur, in the presence of "conjuge mea Widenore et filiis meis Rodulfo, Gosfrido, Ivelino et Huberto" by undated charter, signed by "Ivelini clerici, primogeniti sui, Gosfridi et Rodulfi et Huberti filiorum eius"[659]. The chronology of the documents associated with this family suggests that Geoffroy must have been born from his father’s first marriage: his father’s first wife is named in a document dated to [994] (see above) and Geoffroy must presumably have been adult when he issued the charter dated to [1010]. "Gaufridus de Sabolio" founded the priory of Solesmes, confirmed by "Adelays uxor mea et filius noster Drogo", by charter dated to [1010], signed by "…Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelays uxor Gaufridi, Drogonis filii eorum, Radulphi vicecomitis, Odonis fratris eius…"[660]. “Widdo Lononis filius” donated “Gaudiacus” to Saint-Pierre de la Couture, with the consent of “dominis meis Hugone atque Herberto comitibus et vice comite Radulpho eiusque filii...Yvo archidiaconus, vice comes Radulphus atque Gaufridus” by undated charter dated to [1000/15][661].

m ADELAIS, daughter of ---. "Gaufridus de Sabolio" founded the priory of Solesmes, confirmed by "Adelays uxor mea et filius noster Drogo", by charter dated to [1010], signed by "…Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelays uxor Gaufridi, Drogonis filii eorum, Radulphi vicecomitis, Odonis fratris eius…"[662]. Adelais’s parentage is not known. However, it is likely that her husband inherited Sablé through his marriage. If this is correct, she may have been related to the family of the earlier seigneurs de Sablé who are shown in Part A of this chapter.

Geoffroy & his wife had six children:

1. DREUX de Sablé "Gaufridus de Sabolio" founded the priory of Solesmes, confirmed by "Adelays uxor mea et filius noster Drogo", by charter dated to [1010], signed by "…Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelays uxor Gaufridi, Drogonis filii eorum, Radulphi vicecomitis, Odonis fratris eius…"[663].

2. BOUCHARD de Sablé . "Gaufridus de Sabolio" founded the priory of Solesmes, confirmed by "Adelays uxor mea et filius noster Drogo", by charter dated to [1010], signed by "…Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelays uxor Gaufridi, Drogonis filii eorum, Radulphi vicecomitis, Odonis fratris eius…"[664]. The same charter as reproduced by Ménage is subscribed by "Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelaidis uxoris Gaufridi…Drogonis et Burcardi et Lisiardi filiorum eorum"[665].

3. LISIARD de Sablé (-before 1067). "Gaufridus de Sabolio" founded the priory of Solesmes, confirmed by "Adelays uxor mea et filius noster Drogo", by charter dated to [1010], signed by "…Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelays uxor Gaufridi, Drogonis filii eorum, Radulphi vicecomitis, Odonis fratris eius…"[666]. The same charter as reproduced by Ménage is subscribed by "Gaufridi de Sabolio, Adelaidis uxoris Gaufridi…Drogonis et Burcardi et Lisiardi filiorum eorum"[667].

4. GEOFFROY de Sablé (-before 7 Aug 1067). "Rotbertus de Sablulio et uxor mea Hazvisa" property to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the souls of "Gaufredi fratris Hazvisæ uxoris meæ et…fratrum meorum Hamrici et Guidonis", by charter dated 7 Aug 1067[668]. Benedictine monk at Marmoutier.

5. AVOISE [Blanche] de Sablé (-[7 Aug 1067/1070]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Robertus Burgundio, nepos Henrici regis…et uxor eius Haduina cognomento Blancha" exempted the monks of Marmoutier from tolls in his lands at Sablé and Craon by charter dated to [1051][669]. "Rotbertus Burgundus et uxor sua…Blanca" confirmed the donation of one third of the church at Brion to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by "duo milites de Sabluliaco Rannulfus…et Willelmus" by charter dated to [1055/60][670]. "Rotbertus de Sablulio et uxor mea Hazvisa" property to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the souls of "Gaufredi fratris Hazvisæ uxoris meæ et…fratrum meorum Hamrici et Guidonis", by charter dated 7 Aug 1067[671]. m ([1040]) as his first wife, ROBERT de Nevers "le Bourguignon", son of RENAUD I Comte de Nevers & his wife Hedwige de France (-after 1098). Seigneur de Craon. Seigneur de Sablé 1068, de iure uxoris.

6. ADELAIS (-after [1050]). "Adeladis soror Gaufridi de castro Sablulii" donated property at Luché to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by charter dated to [1050][672]. It seems unlikely from a chronological point of view that Adelais was the sister of Geoffroy de Sablé, husband of Adelais, so it is probable that she was the couple’s daughter, sister of their son Geoffrey (see above).

C. SEIGNEURS de SABLE (NEVERS)

ROBERT "le Bourguignon" de Nevers, son of RENAUD I Comte de Nevers & his wife Hedwige de France (-after 1098). Robert's affiliation is indicated by Orderic Vitalis who refers to the wife of Hubert Vicomte du Maine (daughter of Robert's supposed brother Comte Guillaume) as his neptis[673]. This is corroborated by his known brother Guy being recorded as "frater comitis Nevernensis" (see above). Seigneur de Preuilly. "…Roberto Burgundione…" witnessed a charter dated 1039 which records that "miles…Walterius…filius Hamelini de Lingaiis" was sentenced to relinquish property held from Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d’Anjou for having killed "cognatum predicti comitis…Mauricium", Comte Geoffroy donating the property to La Trinité de Vendôme[674]. "Robertus Burgundio, nepos Henrici regis…et uxor eius Haduina cognomento Blancha" exempted the monks of Marmoutier from tolls in his lands at Sablé and Craon by charter dated to [1051][675]. "Rotbertus Burgundus et uxor sua…Blanca" confirmed the donation of one third of the church at Brion to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by "duo milites de Sabluliaco Rannulfus…et Willelmus" by charter dated to [1055/60][676]. "…Rotbertus Burgundus et Heinricus et Wido tres fratres…" witnessed the charter dated to [1056/60] records the history of the acquisition by Angers Saint-Aubin of property "in pago Belvacensi", finally donated by "comiti Britannie Eudoni"[677]. "…Rotberto Burgundione…" signed the charter dated 1061 under which Geoffroy III "le Barbu" donated a serf to Marmoutier[678]. Seigneur de Craon. "Domnus Robertus Burgundis" (for the soul of "Gosfredi comitis senioris sui") and "Mathildis quædam nobilis femina, filia Willelmi de Colentiaco, uxor Hatonis…Otovedus cognomento" (for the soul of "Hatonis sui…mariti") each donated half of "ecclesiæ suæ…in pago Credonensi, apud Betulum-Campum…sancti Petri" to La Trinité de Vendôme by charter dated 16 Jul 1067, signed by "Rotbertus Burgundius et filius eius Rainaldus, Conanus puer et mater eius Mathildis…"[679]. Seigneur de Sablé [1067], by right of his first wife. "Rotbertus de Sablulio et uxor mea Hazvisa" property to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the souls of "Gaufredi fratris Hazvisæ uxoris meæ et…fratrum meorum Hamrici et Guidonis", by charter dated 7 Aug 1067[680]. A charter dated 19 Jan 1069 records a hearing before "Guido comes" [Guy Comte de Vendôme] regarding claims by "Algerius" to "de terra Wastinelli" [Gâtinais], in the presence of "…Roberto nepote Guidonis comitis" [assumed to be Robert "le Bourguignon" Seigneur de Sablé, who was the first cousin of Guy Comte de Vendôme on his father’s side of the family, or Robert’s son Robert][681]. "Rotbertus Burgundio" donated pasturage rights in the forest of Brionne to La Trinité de Vendôme, for the soul of "fratris sui Hanrici atque uxoris suæ, illius quæ Blancha vocata est, filiorumque suorum" by charter dated 30 Nov 1077, witnessed by "Rainaldus filius eius…"[682]. "Rotberto Burgundione et Bertha uxore sua, Rotberto…eiusdem Rotberti filio…" witnessed the charter dated [13 Mar 1078/15 Mar 1079] which records the settlement of a claim by "Hugone de Sablulio, Salomonis filio" against La Trinité de Vendôme[683]. "Rotbertus Burgundus" is named in the donation of "Wilelmus Pictavensis comes ac totius dux Aquitanie" dated 11 Jan 1081[684]. He supported his niece's husband, Hubert de Sainte-Suzanne Vicomte du Mans, in the besieged castle of Sainte-Suzanne in 1083/85[685]. A charter dated to [1080/96] records the pretensions of "Robertus Burgundio" to property of Saint-Vincent du Mans, with the consent of "Berta uxor eius, et Adalardus nepos eius, filius Rainaldi de Castello Gunterii", by charter dated to [1098][686]. He died during the First Crusade.

m firstly ([1040]) AVOISE [Blanche] de Sablé, daughter of GEOFFROY [du Maine] Seigneur de Sablé & his wife Adelais --- (-[7 Aug 1067/1070]). "Robertus Burgundio, nepos Henrici regis…et uxor eius Haduina cognomento Blancha" exempted the monks of Marmoutier from tolls in his lands at Sablé and Craon by charter dated to [1051][687]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Rotbertus Burgundus et uxor sua…Blanca" confirmed the donation of one third of the church at Brion to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by "duo milites de Sabluliaco Rannulfus…et Willelmus" by charter dated to [1055/60][688]. "Rotbertus de Sablulio et uxor mea Hazvisa" property to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the souls of "Gaufredi fratris Hazvisæ uxoris meæ et…fratrum meorum Hamrici et Guidonis", by charter dated 7 Aug 1067[689]. "Rotbertus Burgundio" donated pasturage rights in the forest of Brionne to La Trinité de Vendôme, for the soul of "fratris sui Hanrici atque uxoris suæ, illius quæ Blancha vocata est, filiorumque suorum" by charter dated 30 Nov 1077, witnessed by "Rainaldus filius eius…"[690].

m secondly (1070) BERTHE [Blanche], daughter of ---. "Rotberto Burgundione et Bertha uxore sua, Rotberto…eiusdem Rotberti filio…" witnessed the charter dated [13 Mar 1078/15 Mar 1079] which records the settlement of a claim by "Hugone de Sablulio, Salomonis filio" against La Trinité de Vendôme[691]. A charter dated to [1080/96] records the pretensions of "Robertus Burgundio" to property of Saint-Vincent du Mans, with the consent of "Berta uxor eius, et Adalardus nepos eius, filius Rainaldi de Castello Gunterii", by charter dated to [1098][692]. 1108.

Robert and his first wife had six children:

1. RENAUD de Nevers (-Dec 1101). "Domnus Robertus Burgundis" donated half of "ecclesiæ suæ…in pago Credonensi, apud Betulum-Campum…sancti Petri" to La Trinité de Vendôme, for the soul of "Gosfredi comitis senioris sui", by charter dated 16 Jul 1067, signed by "Rotbertus Burgundius et filius eius Rainaldus…"[693]. "Raginaldus cognomina Burgundus de Credone castro et uxor mea…Domita et filius meus Mauricius" donated property to Saint-Aubin d'Angers in honour of "patris mei Rotberti" by charter dated Oct 1080[694]. Seigneur de Craon, by right of his wife. He founded the Abbey de la Roé 1096.

- SEIGNEURS DE CRAON (COMTES de NEVERS).

2. ROBERT "Vestrol" de Nevers (-1110 or before). "Rotberto Burgundione et Bertha uxore sua, Rotberto…eiusdem Rotberti filio…" witnessed the charter dated [13 Mar 1078/15 Mar 1079] which records the settlement of a claim by "Hugone de Sablulio, Salomonis filio" against La Trinité de Vendôme[695].

- see below.

3. GEOFFROY de Nevers . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1058/[1066/67].

4. BURGONDE de Nevers (-after 1126). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1080/96] which records the pretensions of "Robertus Burgundio" to property of Saint-Vincent du Mans, with the consent of "Berta uxor eius, et Adalardus nepos eius, filius Rainaldi de Castello Gunterii", by charter dated to [1098][696]. A charter dated 1126 records a donation to the monastery of La Charité Sainte-Marie d’Anjou by "Domna…Burgundia mater Adelardi de Castello Gunterii"[697]. Prioress of Avenières. m (before 1080) RENAUD [III] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier, son of RENAUD [II] Seigneur de Château-Gonthier & his second wife Elisabeth --- (- after 11 Oct 1106).

5. HENRI de Nevers (-after 1110). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur du Lion d’Angers. m ---. The name of Henri's wife is not known. Henri & his wife had one child:

a) GEOFFROY (-26 Mar 1132). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbé de Vendôme 1096. "Mauricius dominus castelli…Credonum" was condemned to repair the damage he caused to La Trinité de Vendôme "uxor eius domna Mathildis", by charter dated 1105, which names "Goffridus…Vindocinensis abbas…consanguineus Mauricii"[698].

6. LISIARD de Sablé . "Lisiardus de Sablolio" claimed property of Saint-Vincent du Mans, after the death of "patris sui Roberti Burgundionis", by charter dated to [1100][699].

ROBERT "Vestrol" de Nevers, son of ROBERT "le Bourguignon" de Nevers & his first wife Avoie [Blanche] de Sablé (-1110 or before). "Rotberto Burgundione et Bertha uxore sua, Rotberto…eiusdem Rotberti filio…" witnessed the charter dated [13 Mar 1078/15 Mar 1079] which records the settlement of a claim by "Hugone de Sablulio, Salomonis filio" against La Trinité de Vendôme[700]. "De baronibus Andegavensibus: Rainaldus de Castro Gunterii, Gosfridus Rorgonis, Paganus de Mirebello, Adam de Castello Ledi, Robertus Vestrollus, Fulco de Matefelon" are named as present in the charter dated 1095 which records a judgment by Foulques IV "Rechin" Comte d’Anjou which confirms the abbey of Saint-Aubin d’Angers in its possession "du domaine de Pitrate, près Angers"[701]. "Robertus…Vestrul, filius supradicti Roberti Burgundionis" issued a charter dated to [1096] relating to his father’s pretensions to property of Saint-Vincent du Mans[702]. 1110.

m HERSENDE de la Suze Dame de la Suze, daughter and heiress of HERBERT de la Suze & his wife Eremburgis --- (-after 1110). "Lisiardus filius eius" succeeded after the death of "Roberto Burgundione domino Sabolii castri" and confirmed rights and privileges to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Hersendis mater eius et Godehildis soror eiusdem", by charter dated 1110[703]. "Guido, Liziardi frater, Henricus monachus, Hersendis mater, Gedheldis soror" signed the charter dated 1110 which records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, including the confirmation by "Liziardus filius eius" after the death of "Roberto, Burgundiæ Sabolii domino"[704]. Her parentage is confirmed by a charter which names "Herbertus de Susa et Hersendis eius filia vir quoque eiusdem Hersendis, Robertus Vestroilt et Lisiardus eorum filius"[705].

Robert & his wife had three children:

1. LISIARD de Sablé (-after 1123). "Lisiardus filius eius" succeeded after the death of "Roberto Burgundione domino Sabolii castri" and confirmed rights and privileges to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Hersendis mater eius et Godehildis soror eiusdem", by charter dated 1110, which names "avus eius, qui et ipse Robertus dictus est" and "Agolini filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…Roberti filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…"[706]. A charter dated 1110 records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, recording that "Hugo vicarius Andecavensis, post mortem patris sui Alberici" first donated the priory, that "Liziardus de Ambasiaco" donated mills at Sablé, that Hugues also donated the priory of "Bœria" with the consent of "quatuor filii eius Guillelmus, Albericus, Hamelinus et Gaufridus", that after the death of "Roberto, Burgundiæ Sabolii domino", "Liziardus filius eius" confirmed the donations by "avus…Robertus", the charter signed by "Guido, Liziardi frater, Henricus monachus, Hersendis mater, Gedheldis soror"[707]. A charter dated 1123 records an agreement between the monks of Marmoutier and "Lisiardus Sabloliensis dominus" regarding compensation for the fortress built when "Guidonem adhuc juvenem dominum Lavallensem" was at war and granted to "baroni suo Hugoni…cognomento Normant", witnessed by "…Capraria uxor domini Lisiardi"[708]. m TIPHAINE de Briolé, daughter of GEOFFROY de Briolé & his wife Germase --- (-after 1123). "Gaufridus de Brioledo" donated property on his deathbed to Angers Saint-Serge, with the consent of "uxore sua Gamesia", and supplemented by another donation after his death made by "tres filia eius Capraria…et Exulata et Petronilla", by undated charter[709]. "Abbo de Brioleto" donated property "in Aimeria" to Vendôme Sainte-Trinité, with the consent of "Goffredus de Brioleto…et duæ filiæ eiusTheophania que cognomine Capraria…uxor Lisiardi de Sablolio et alia filia…Petonilla", of "Agnes uxor Abbonis et duo filii eorum Petrus et Ingelgerius", and of "tertia filia Goffridi de Brioleto…Milesendis…Germasia mater eius", by charter dated 1112[710]. A charter dated 1123 records an agreement between the monks of Marmoutier and "Lisiardus Sabloliensis dominus" regarding compensation for the fortress built when "Guidonem adhuc juvenem dominum Lavallensem" was at war and granted to "baroni suo Hugoni…cognomento Normant", witnessed by "…Capraria uxor domini Lisiardi"[711]. Lisiard & his wife had two children:

a) HUGUES (-after 1110). "Lisiardus filius eius" succeeded after the death of "Roberto Burgundione domino Sabolii castri" and confirmed rights and privileges to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Hersendis mater eius et Godehildis soror eiusdem", by charter dated 1110, which names "avus eius, qui et ipse Robertus dictus est" and "Agolini filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…Roberti filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…"[712].

b) ROBERT [III] (-1152). "Lisiardus filius eius" succeeded after the death of "Roberto Burgundione domino Sabolii castri" and confirmed rights and privileges to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Hersendis mater eius et Godehildis soror eiusdem", by charter dated 1110, which names "avus eius, qui et ipse Robertus dictus est" and "Agolini filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…Roberti filii Lisiardi de Sablolio…"[713]. m HERSENDE, daughter of --- (-after 1189). "Robertus filius Lisiardus" donated property to the monks of Saint-Nicolas de Sablé, with the consent of "filiis Roberto et Gaufrido et uxore sua Hersende", by undated charter[714]. An undated charter records the donation to Soulesme by "Joffridi qui sepultus jacet in ecclesia beati Petri" witnessed by "Hersendis mater eius, Clementia uxor eius…"[715]. "Robertus de Sabolio et Hersent mater eius et Clementia uxor eius et Petrus de Brion" founded the abbey of Bois-Renon by charter dated 1189, which specifies that "Robertus de Sabolio" donated property granted by “Juellus Dominus Meduana vice maritiagii Clementiæ sororis suæ” for the soul of “Clementiæ uxoris suæ”[716]. Robert [III] & his wife had three children:

i) ROBERT [IV] (-1195). "Robertus filius Lisiardus" donated property to the monks of Saint-Nicolas de Sablé, with the consent of "filiis Roberto et Gaufrido et uxore sua Hersende", by undated charter[717]. "Robertus de Sabolio et Hersent mater eius et Clementia uxor eius et Petrus de Brion" founded the abbey of Bois-Renon by charter dated 1189, which specifies that "Robertus de Sabolio" donated property granted by “Juellus Dominus Meduana vice maritiagii Clementiæ sororis suæ” for the soul of “Clementiæ uxoris suæ”[718]. m CLEMENCE de Mayenne, daughter of GEOFFROY Seigneur de Mayenne & his first wife Constance de Bretagne (-before 1209). "Robertus de Sabolio et Hersent mater eius et Clementia uxor eius et Petrus de Brion" founded the abbey of Bois-Renon by charter dated 1189, which specifies that "Robertus de Sabolio" donated property granted by “Juellus Dominus Meduana vice maritiagii Clementiæ sororis suæ” for the soul of “Clementiæ uxoris suæ”[719]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1205 under which her daughter "Margarita domina Sabolii" confirmed donations to Fontaine-Daniel by "avunculi mei domini Juhelli de Meduana"[720]. Douglas Richardson has pointed out that Clémence must have been her father’s daughter by his first marriage, otherwise her granddaughter Jeanne des Roches (daughter of Clémence’s daughter Marguerite de Sablé) would have married her great-uncle (Amaury [I] Seigneur de Craon, son of Isabelle de Meulan, second wife of Clémence’s father by her second marriage)[721]. Dame d'Angon. Robert [IV] & his wife had three children:

(a) GEOFFROY (-[after 1200]). "Gaufridus dominus de Cornilleio filius Roberti de Sabolio" donated property to the abbey of Perré-Neuf by undated charter[722].

(b) MARGUERITE (-before 1 Dec 1246, bur Perray-aux-Nonnains). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d’Angleterre records that "Guillaume des Roces" married "la dame de Sabluel"[723]. "Margarita domina Sabolii" confirmed donations to Fontaine-Daniel by "avunculi mei domini Juhelli de Meduana" by charter dated 1205[724]. An enquiry dated to [1340] records that "Missires Robert de Sableuil" had two daughters married to "Messire Guillaume des Roches…l’ainznée…Misire Jeufroy Marciau…l’autre"[725]. "M[argarita] domina Sabolii [...quondam uxor domini Guillelmi], Amauricus de Credone senescallus Andegavensis [...Johenna uxore mea], G[aufridus] vicecomes Castriduni [...de assensu...Clementiæ uxoris meæ]" confirmed exemptions granted to the inhabitants of Cohémon by “dominus noster bonæ memoriæ G[uillelmus] de Rupibus seneschallus Andegavensis” by charter dated 1222 [after 15 Jul][726]. Marguerite de Sablé donated property to Bonlieu abbey, with the consent of her sister "Philippa de Marstac", by charter dated 1227[727]. A charter dated 1 Dec 1246 records the return by the monks of Marmoutier of documents given to them by "la feue dame" Marguerite[728]. m ([1190]) as his second wife, GUILLAUME des Roches, son of BAUDOUIN des Roches & his wife --- ([1155/60]-15 Jul 1222, bur Bonlieu).

(c) PHILIPPA (-after 1227). An enquiry dated to [1340] records that "Missires Robert de Sableuil" had two daughters married to "Messire Guillaume des Roches…l’ainznée…Misire Jeufroy Marciau…l’autre"[729]. "Guillaume des Roches" reached agreement with “Geoffroy Marteau, Philippa sa femme et Foulques de Matha leur fils”, relating to “la terre de Briolay”, by charter dated 1219[730]. Marguerite de Sablé donated property to Bonlieu abbey, with the consent of her sister "Philippa de Marstac", by charter dated 1227[731]. m GEOFFROY Martel Seigneur de Matha, son of --- (-after 1219).

ii) GEOFFROY (-bur Soulesme Saint-Pierre). "Robertus filius Lisiardus" donated property to the monks of Saint-Nicolas de Sablé, with the consent of "filiis Roberto et Gaufrido et uxore sua Hersende", by undated charter[732]. An undated charter records the donation to Soulesme by "Joffridi qui sepultus jacet in ecclesia beati Petri" witnessed by "Hersendis mater eius, Clementia uxor eius…"[733].

iii) MARGUERITE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m PIERRE de Chemillé, son of ---.

2. GUY de Sablé . "Guido, Liziardi frater, Henricus monachus, Hersendis mater, Gedheldis soror" signed the charter dated 1110 which records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, including the confirmation by "Liziardus filius eius" after the death of "Roberto, Burgundiæ Sabolii domino"[734].

3. GODEHILDIS de Sablé . "Lisiardus filius eius" succeeded after the death of "Roberto Burgundione domino Sabolii castri" and confirmed rights and privileges to Marmoutier, with the consent of "Hersendis mater eius et Godehildis soror eiusdem", by charter dated 1110[735]. "Guido, Liziardi frater, Henricus monachus, Hersendis mater, Gedheldis soror" signed the charter dated 1110 which records the rights of Marmoutier in the priory of Sablé, including the confirmation by "Liziardus filius eius" after the death of "Roberto, Burgundiæ Sabolii domino"[736].

Chapter 10. SEIGNEURS de SAUMUR

Two siblings, parents not known.

1. GELDUIN (-after May 966). Seigneur de Saumur. “Gelduin le Vieux seigneur de Saumur” donated a serf to Saint-Florent de Saumur, for his soul and that of “sa sœur Adèle”, by charter dated May 966[737].

2. ADELA (-after May 966). “Gelduin le Vieux seigneur de Saumur” donated a serf to Saint-Florent de Saumur, for his soul and that of “sa sœur Adèle”, by charter dated May 966[738].

Two siblings, parents not known:

1. GELDUIN (-bur Pontlevoy Sainte-Marie). Seigneur de Saumur. The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Gelduinus vir nobilis ex genere Danorum" who held "castro Salmurensi…in Blesensis comitis"[739]. "...Gelduini Salmurensis..." subscribed the charter dated to [1032/37] under which Eudes I Comte de Blois donated “alodum de Camartio” to Marmoutier[740]. m firstly GERBERGE du Perche, daughter of HERVE [I] Comte du Perche & his wife Melisende ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly ANORDIS, daughter of --- (-bur Pontlevoy Sainte-Marie). The Gesta Ambaziensium records that "Gelduinus" founded "Pontilevi…abbatiam Sanctæ Mariæ" where he and "uxoris eius Aanordis" were buried[741]. Gelduin & his [first] wife had two children:

a) GEOFFROY "Puella" . The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Gosfridum…Puella vocatus…sororem Chanam" as children of "Gelduinus vir nobilis ex genere Danorum"[742]. Seigneur de Chaumont-sur-Loire.

b) CANA . The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Gosfridum…Puella vocatus…sororem Chanam" as children of "Gelduinus vir nobilis ex genere Danorum", specifying that Cana married "Frangalo Filgeriarum dominus" and had many sons and daughters[743]. It is not certain that this Cana was the same Cana as the sister of "Gosfridus de Calvo Monte" whose daughter "Dionisiam" married "Supplicio Lisoii filio"[744]. However, the burial of Denise at Pontlevoy, founded by Cana's parents, suggests that this is probably correct. It is possible that this is the same person as Cana, daughter of Gelduin Seigneur de Pontlevoie, who married as his second wife, Raoul [IV] Vicomte de Beaumont. If this is correct, her marriage to Vicomte Raoul would probably have been her second marriage. m [as her first husband,] FRANGALO Seigneur de Fougères, son of ---.

2. daughter . The Gesta Ambaziensium names "Aanordim filiam Berlai de Musteriolo ortam ex sorore Gelduini de Salmurio" as the wife of "Hugonis de Sancta Maria"[745]. m BERLAY [I] de Montreuil, son of ---.

Chapter 11. SEIGNEURS de VIHIERS

AUBRY [I], son of --- (-after 987). Seigneur de Vihiers-en-Anjou. An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, recording firstly that "Gaufridus comes filius Fulconis comitis cognomento Rufi" (Geoffroy I "Grisegonelle", Comte d’Anjou from 958 to 987), after his duel with "Hisgaldo clerico apud Mosterolum super mare", brought "de pago Parisiacensi quendam Albericum consanguineum suum" to Anjou and to whom he granted "omnem terram de Vieriis et capellam Sanctæ Mariæ Caritatis"[746]. Europäische Stammtafeln dates this grant to 975[747]. Ménage states that "Alberic de Montmorenci oncle du Connestable de France et fîs de Bouchard I Seigneur de Montmorenci fut Seigneurs de Vihers en Anjou par le don que lui en fît vers 980 Geoffroi Grisegonelle Conte d’Anjou son parent"[748]. The primary source which confirms the relationship has not yet been found, nor the precise relationship between Aubry [I] Seigneur de Vihiers and Geoffroy I "Grisegonelle" Comte d’Anjou. The same undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers, quoted above, records that, after the death of Geoffroy I "Grisegonelle" Comte d’Anjou, his son Foulques III "Nerra" Comte d’Anjou granted "curtem Campigniaci, inter Sartem et Meduanam", previously held by "Albericus Aurelianensis" (presumably indicating Aubry [II] Vicomte d’Orléans, see CENTRAL FRANCE), to "supradicto Alberico"[749].

m ---. The name of Aubry's wife is not known.

Aubry & his wife had two children:

1. [AUBRY [II] . Aubry [II] is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln as the son of Aubry [I][750].]

2. [EREMBURGE . An undated charter of Saint-Aubin d’Angers recites the history of land at Champigné-sur-Sarthe, recording that Foulques III "Nerra" Comte d’Anjou granted "curtem…de Baissiaco" to "Hucberto de Arnaitto" when he married "Aremburgam consanguineam suam" and that "Albericus" (indicating Aubry [I] Seigneur de Vihiers) granted "curtem Campigniaci" to "Herveio de Sablulio cognomento Rasorio" with "Aremburga consanguinea comitis", at the request of "Gaufridi de Sablulio"[751]. The document does not specify the parentage of Eremburge but it appears to be a reasonable assumption that she was the daughter of Aubry [I], although it is curious that the document does not specify the relationship. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Eremburge, wife of Hervé de Sablé, was the daughter of Aubry [I][752]. Ménage states that, "selon l’Abbé le Laboureur", Hervé de Sablé married "Eremburge dame de Vihers…[en] Anjou…fille…d’Alberic de Monmorenci Connestable de France sous Henri I…fîs de Bouchard II Seigneur de Montmorenci et de la Dame de Chasteau-Basset"[753]. From a chronological point of view, Ménage’s view of Eremburge’s parentage is improbable, considering the accession of Henri I King of France in 1031. Ménage records that "Hubert Rasorius" married "la fille d’Isembert Seigneur du Lude, petite-fille ou nièce d’Isembert Seigneur de Beauvoir" who gave birth posthumously to "Hubert ou Humbert de Champagne…Seigneur de Durtal…[don’t] descent la maison de Suse du nom de Champagne"[754]. m firstly HUBERT d’Arnay, son of ---. m secondly HERVE de Sablé, son of ---.]

[1] Père Anselme, Tome VII, p. 849.

[2] Chronique scandaleuse (1611), p. 329 (marked 331).

[3] Douët d’Arcq. ‘Procès contre Jacques de Brézé’ (1848-49), pp. 211-39.

[4] Kerrebrouck (1990), p 144 footnote 68.

[5] Delort (1824), p. 36, footnote (1), quoting ‘Un Mémorial de la Chambre des Comptes, cot. M, p. 129’.

[6] Chronique scandaleuse (1611), p. 329 (marked 331).

[7] Père Anselme, Tome VIII, p. 272.

[8] Père Anselme, Tome III, pp. 425, 430.

[9] Samaran (1908), Appendice III, p. 350, citing ‘Arch. Nat. X^IA 4858, fol. 274 r, 13 Mar; Arch. Nat. X^IA 4859, fol. 124 r, 5 Jun’.

[10] Samaran (1908), Appendice III, p. 354, quoting ‘Arch. Nat. X^IA 4859, fol. 297 v à 303 v; 26 juillet 1515’.

[11] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 425.

[12] Kerrebrouck (1990), p. 206 footnote 65.

[13] Père Anselme, Tome VIII, pp. 269, 272, extinct in the male line 1589.

[14] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 676.

[15] Broussillon (1895), Tome I, 18, p. 31.

[16] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 16, p. 25.

[17] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 18, p. 31.

[18] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 121.

[19] Anjou Charité, CCVI, p. 134.

[20] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 121.

[21] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, XVI, p. 34.

[22] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 16, p. 25.

[23] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 18, p. 31.

[24] Chroniques de Touraine, Chronicon Turonense Abbreviatum, p. 188.

[25] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XLII, p. 55.

[26] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 31, p. 45.

[27] Chronica domni Rainaldi archidiaconi sancti Mauricii Andegavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 12.

[28] Chronicon Vindocinense 1067, p. 488.

[29] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XXXVII, p. 61.

[30] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XCVIII, p. 154.

[31] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XLII, p. 55.

[32] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 31, p. 45.

[33] Azé et du Genétil, I, p. 51.

[34] Marmoutier-Vendômois, CLXIV, p. 233.

[35] Marmoutier-Vendômois, CLXIV, p. 233.

[36] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XXXVII, p. 61.

[37] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XL, p. 51.

[38] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLI, p. 396.

[39] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCXCIII, p. 447.

[40] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 38.

[41] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LVII, p. 66.

[42] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LXIV, p. 72.

[43] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LXVI, p. 74.

[44] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LXVI, p. 74.

[45] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 48.

[46] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LVII, p. 66.

[47] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 48.

[48] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LXVI, p. 74.

[49] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LXVI, p. 74.

[50] Marmoutier-Dunois, Cartæ Prioratuum Dunensium, CXXVI, p. 117.

[51] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CLXXIX, p. 309.

[52] Marmoutier-Vendômois, LXXXVI, p. 134.

[53] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXX, p. 421.

[54] Marmoutier-Vendômois, LXXXVI, p. 134.

[55] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XLII, p. 55.

[56] Azé et du Genétil II, p. 51.

[57] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[58] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 19.

[59] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXVII, p. 180.

[60] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[61] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 366, p. 218.

[62] Anjou Charité, CCXXV, p. 144.

[63] Anjou Charité, CXXIV, p. 90.

[64] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[65] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[66] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XLII, p. 55.

[67] Marmoutier-Vendômois, CLXIV, p. 233.

[68] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, XL, p. 51.

[69] Marmoutier-Vendômois, LXXX, p. 125.

[70] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XXXVII, p. 61.

[71] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[72] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[73] Geslin de Bourgogne & Barthélémy (1864) Tome IV, VIII, p. 395.

[74] Marmoutier-Vendômois, Saint-Marz-lèz-Vendôme, II, p. 277.

[75] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LVII, p. 66.

[76] Marmoutier (Blésois), I, LVII, p. 66.

[77] Anjou Charité, CXVIII, p. 87.

[78] Anjou Charité, CCCLXXXI, p. 232.

[79] Azé et du Genétil XVII, p. 71.

[80] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXVII, p. 180.

[81] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXIX, p. 175.

[82] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXX, p. 175.

[83] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXI, p. 176.

[84] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[85] Anjou Charité, CXX, p. 88.

[86] Azé et du Genétil XI, p. 64.

[87] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXX, p. 175.

[88] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 110, p. 67.

[89] Angers, 206, p. 305.

[90] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[91] Angers 206, p. 305.

[92] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXX, p. 175.

[93] Angers 206, p. 305.

[94] Angers 206, p. 305.

[95] Azé et du Genétil XXI, p. 75.

[96] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[97] Azé et du Genétil XXIV, p. 78.

[98] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXVI, p. 180.

[99] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXVI, p. 180.

[100] Azé et du Genétil XXV, p. 79.

[101] Azé et du Genétil XXX, p. 85.

[102] Rotuli Chartarum, 2 John, p. 70.

[103] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXVI, p. 180.

[104] Azé et du Genétil XXV, p. 79.

[105] Azé et du Genétil XXIV, p. 78.

[106] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXVI, p. 180.

[107] Azé et du Genétil XXI, p. 75.

[108] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXXVI, p. 180.

[109] Azé et du Genétil XXV, p. 79.

[110] Le Baud (1638), Les Chroniques de Vitré, p. 30.

[111] Le Baud (1638), Les Chroniques de Vitré, p. 37.

[112] Broussillon (1895), Tome I, 302, p. 179, extract only, citing Fondation de l’église collégiale de la Magdeleine de Vitré (Rennes et Vitré, 1841), p. 2.

[113] Obituaires de Sens Tome II, Collégiale de Nogent-le-Rotrou, p. 385.

[114] Duchesne (1624), Preuves, p. 106.

[115] Duchesne (1624), Preuves, p. 108.

[116] Boutaric (1863), Tome I, 778, p. 71.

[117] Rays, Vol. II, CCXVII, p. 241.

[118] Rays, Vol. II, CCXIII, p. 235.

[119] Rays, Vol. I, XXXVIII, p. 96.

[120] Rays, Vol. I, XL, p. 103.

[121] Rays, Vol. II, CCXXXVI, p. 299.

[122] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, VI, p. 14.

[123] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 121.

[124] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, I, p. 1.

[125] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 119.

[126] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, VI, p. 14.

[127] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCXVII, p. 348.

[128] Le Baud (1638), Les Chroniques de Vitré, p. 11.

[129] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXVI, p. 416.

[130] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, VI, p. 14.

[131] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, VI, p. 14.

[132] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CLXXXIV, p. 316.

[133] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCXVII, p. 348.

[134] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXIV, p. 413.

[135] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXVI, p. 416.

[136] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 165, p. 189.

[137] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXLVIII, p. 88.

[138] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCIV, p. 144.

[139] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCXVII, p. 348.

[140] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXVI, p. 416.

[141] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 165, p. 189.

[142] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 165, p. 189.

[143] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXLVIII, p. 88.

[144] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 171.

[145] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 166.

[146] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 166.

[147] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 100, p. 59.

[148] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 166.

[149] Anjou Charité, CCCLXXXI, p. 232.

[150] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 111, p. 87.

[151] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 171, quoting charte de La Roë, CXCIX.

[152] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 178, p. 116.

[153] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 178, p. 116.

[154] Lobineau (1707), Tome II, col. 218.

[155] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 112, p. 88, extract only, citing La Roë, no. 13.

[156] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi Q, p. 693, quoting Cartulaire de La Roë, LI.

[157] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), p. 171, quoting charte de La Roë, CXCIX.

[158] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E³, p. 598.

[159] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, p. 65, citing Cartulaire de la Roë, no. 163.

[160] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, p. 65, citing Fonds français, no. 22450, fol. 176.

[161] Lobineau (1707), Tome II, col. 218.

[162] Ex Fragmentis Chronicorum Comitum Pictaviæ, Ducum Aquitaniæ, RHGF XII, p. 409.

[163] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXLVIII, p. 88.

[164] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXLVIII, p. 88.

[165] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 171.

[166] William of Tyre, XV.VI, p. 667.

[167] William of Tyre, XVII.I, p. 759.

[168] Historia Pontificum et Comitum Engolismensis, XXXV, p. 45.

[169] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCIV, p. 144.

[170] Anjou Charité, CLXVIII, p. 112.

[171] Domesday Translation, Leicestershire, XXIIII, p. 642, Lincolnshire, LVII, pp. 949-51.

[172] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[173] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[174] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 233.

[175] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 245.

[176] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, I, p. 125.

[177] Waters (1882), p. 27. Round (1909), The Lindsey Survey (1115-1118), p. 182-3 is highly critical of Waters’s edition, but there appears no reason to doubt the accuracy of the names of the persons which are recorded.

[178] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, II, p. 125.

[179] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Kirkstead, 202, p. 140.

[180] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1968), Vol. III, 412, p. 157.

[181] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 245.

[182] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[183] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, I, p. 125.

[184] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[185] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[186] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 245.

[187] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, I, p. 125.

[188] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, II, p. 125.

[189] Pipe Roll 3 Hen II (1156), Lincolnshire, pp. 80 and 137-8.

[190] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Kirkstead, 158, p. 106.

[191] Pipe Roll 27 Hen II (1180/81), Warwickshire/Leicestershire, p. 78.

[192] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, III, p. 126.

[193] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, III, p. 126.

[194] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Kirkstead, 158, p. 106.

[195] Pipe Roll 27 Hen II (1180/81), Warwickshire/Leicestershire, p. 78.

[196] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, III, p. 126.

[197] Pipe Roll 28 Hen II (1181/82), Lincolnshire, p. 57.

[198] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, III, p. 126.

[199] Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, 7 John, p. 315.

[200] Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, 9 John, p. 410.

[201] Testa de Nevill, Part I, p. 74.

[202] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Kirkstead, 158, p. 106.

[203] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[204] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[205] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 245.

[206] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[207] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[208] Keats-Rohan 'Domesday People Revisited' (May 2012), p. 18, quoting Thorney Abbey Liber Vitæ, fol. 3r, BL Add. MS 40,000.

[209] Dugdale Monasticon IV, Freston Priory, Lincolnshire, II, p. 125.

[210] Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum (1968), Vol. III, 412, p. 157.

[211] Stenton (Danelaw, 1920), Kirkstead, 158, p. 106.

[212] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 233.

[213] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 243.

[214] Ingulph's Chronicle, p. 233.

[215] Lobineau (1707), Tome II, col. 218.

[216] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 157, p. 109.

[217] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 177, p. 114.

[218] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 178, p. 116.

[219] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E³, p. 598.

[220] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[221] Craon Bonshommes, I, p. 9.

[222] Craon Bonshommes, Obituaire, p. 117.

[223] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 157, p. 109.

[224] Actes Henri II, Tome II, DCXXVIII, p. 238.

[225] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 177, p. 114.

[226] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 177, p. 114.

[227] Guyard de la Fosse (1850), Preuves, XVII.

[228] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[229] Gesta Guillelmi Majoris Andegavensis Episcopi, Spicilegium II, p. 161.

[230] Craon Bonshommes, II, p. 10.

[231] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 201, p. 131, citing Bibliothèque Nationale, Fonds français, 22450, f. 320, 321.

[232] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 239, p. 161.

[233] Ex Chronico Savigniacensis Monasterii, RHGF XVIII, p. 352.

[234] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[235] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[236] Testa de Nevill, Part I, p. 68.

[237] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 284, p. 166.

[238] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 288, p. 171.

[239] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 298, p. 177.

[240] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 327, p. 202.

[241] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 333, p. 206.

[242] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 340, p. 208.

[243] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[244] Guyard de la Fosse (1850), Preuves, XVII.

[245] Fontaine-Daniel, IX, p. 13.

[246] Fontaine-Daniel, XXI, p. 46.

[247] Fontaine-Daniel, LXXXIII, p. 108.

[248] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 239, p. 161.

[249] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[250] Fontaine-Daniel, LXXXII, p. 107.

[251] Fontaine-Daniel, XVII, p. 25.

[252] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 157, p. 109.

[253] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 177, p. 114.

[254] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[255] Craon Bonshommes, II, p. 10.

[256] Guyard de la Fosse (1850), Preuves, XVII.

[257] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 201, p. 131, citing Bibliothèque Nationale, Fonds français, 22450, f. 320, 321.

[258] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 203, p. 153.

[259] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 239, p. 161.

[260] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 177, p. 114.

[261] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[262] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 201, p. 131, citing Bibliothèque Nationale, Fonds français, 22450, f. 320, 321.

[263] Fontaine-Daniel, LXXXIII, p. 108.

[264] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 233, p. 158.

[265] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[266] Gesta Guillelmi Majoris Andegavensis Episcopi, Spicilegium II, p. 172.

[267] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 201, p. 131, citing Bibliothèque Nationale, Fonds français, 22450, f. 320, 321.

[268] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 233, p. 158.

[269] Craon Bonshommes, XIV, p. 16.

[270] Chroniques de Touraine, Chronicon Turonense Magnum, p. 153.

[271] Château-du-Loir, 140, p. 104.

[272] Château-du-Loir, 142, p. 104.

[273] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 1594, p. 10.

[274] Craon Bonshommes, XVII, p. 18.

[275] Ex Chronico Savigniacensis Monasterii, RHGF XVIII, p. 352.

[276] Craon Bonshommes, Obituaire, p. 109.

[277] Delisle (1856), 1885, p. 415.

[278] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 242 bis, p. 162.

[279] Château-du-Loir, 140, p. 104.

[280] Château-du-Loir, 142, p. 104.

[281] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 1915, p. 117.

[282] Chronicon Savigniacense, Stephani Baluzii Miscellaneorum, Liber II, Collectio Veterum, p. 319.

[283] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 277, p. 184.

[284] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 280, p. 185.

[285] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 285, p. 195.

[286] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 285, p. 195.

[287] Francisque-Michel (1875) Rôles Gascons, Tome I, 38 Hen III, 3865, p. 483.

[288] Rymer (1745), Tome I, Pars II, p. 12.

[289] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 286, p. 199.

[290] Rymer (1745), Tome I, Pars II, p. 71.

[291] Rays, Vol. I, XIX, p. 25.

[292] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 370, p. 272.

[293] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 229.

[294] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 280.

[295] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 282.

[296] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 282.

[297] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome III, DCCXLI, p. 165.

[298] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 323, p. 222.

[299] Rays, Vol. I, XIX, p. 25.

[300] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 306, p. 218, citing Archives de la Trémoïlle, no. 89 de l’Inventaire de 1502.

[301] Rays, Vol. I, XLI, p. 104.

[302] Rays, Vol. II, CXXVI, p. 66.

[303] Chronicon Turonense, RHGF XVIII, p. 303.

[304] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi F, p. 599.

[305] Chronicon Savigniacense, Stephani Baluzii Miscellaneorum, Liber II, Collectio Veterum, p. 319.

[306] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 300, p. 216.

[307] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 302, p. 217.

[308] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome III, DCCXLI, p. 165.

[309] Obituaire Tours (1865), p. 56.

[310] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 240.

[311] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 229.

[312] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 312, p. 219.

[313] Titres Anjou Craon, Craon V, p. 222.

[314] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 240.

[315] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 393, pp. 278, 308.

[316] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 229.

[317] Sénemaud ‘Marcillac’ (1862), VIII, pp. 302, 317.

[318] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 240.

[319] Morice (1742) Preuves, Tome I, col. 1135.

[320] Ménage, G. (1683) Histoire de Sablé (Paris), Tome I, p. 379.

[321] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 230.

[322] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 240.

[323] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 381, p. 277.

[324] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 404, p. 315.

[325] Morice (1742) Preuves, Tome I, col. 1381.

[326] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[327] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 240.

[328] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 404, p. 315.

[329] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 229.

[330] Sénemaud ‘Marcillac’ (1862), VIII, pp. 302, 317.

[331] Sénemaud ‘Marcillac’ (1862), IX, pp. 303, 318.

[332] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 404, p. 315.

[333] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 230.

[334] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 378, p. 274, citing Archives de la Trémoïlle.

[335] Sénemaud ‘Marcillac’ (1862), IX, pp. 303, 318.

[336] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 229.

[337] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 406, pp. 280, 327.

[338] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 210.

[339] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 289.

[340] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 230.

[341] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 486, pp. 292, 335.

[342] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 501, p. 359.

[343] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 501, p. 359.

[344] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[345] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 535, p. 367.

[346] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 304.

[347] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 304.

[348] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 709, p. 25.

[349] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 504, p. 360.

[350] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 709, p. 25.

[351] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 232.

[352] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 793, p. 49. I am grateful to Jean Bunot for drawing my attention to sources relating to Jeanne and her daughter.

[353] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 503, p. 360.

[354] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 285.

[355] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[356] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[357] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[358] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[359] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[360] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 484, 485, p. 292.

[361] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[362] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 285.

[363] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[364] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 231.

[365] Lachaud (2012), p. 787.

[366] ES XIV 153, extinct in the male line 1415.

[367] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 504, p. 360.

[368] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 728, p. 29.

[369] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[370] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[371] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[372] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[373] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 728, p. 29.

[374] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[375] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[376] Lachaud (2012), p. 792.

[377] Lachaud (2012), p. 788.

[378] Lachaud (2012), p. 788.

[379] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 861, p. 93.

[380] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 922, p. 108.

[381] Lachaud (2012), p. 792.

[382] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 928, p. 109.

[383] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 892, p. 97.

[384] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 728, p. 29.

[385] Lachaud (2012), p. 789.

[386] Lachaud (2012), p. 792.

[387] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[388] Sénemaud ‘Marcillac’ (1862), XII, pp. 305, 323.

[389] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 709, p. 25.

[390] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 945, p. 134.

[391] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 950, p. 135.

[392] Broussillon (1893), Tome II, 709, p. 25.

[393] Archives nationales de France, Xte 40a, folio 31. Information sent by Jean Bunot by email 14 May 2023.

[394] Archives du Vatican, Urbain V, an II, V. 251, fo. 265. Information sent by Jean Bunot by email 14 May 2023.

[395] Père Anselme, Tome VIII, p. 571.

[396] Vallet de Viriville (1859), Fragments de la Geste des Nobles François, Chap. 106, p. 129.

[397] Lachaud (2012), p. 798.

[398] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 592, no citation reference.

[399] Lachaud (2012), p. 798.

[400] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 232.

[401] Lachaud (2012), p. 798.

[402] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, pp. 592, 594, no citation reference.

[403] Lachaud (2012), p. 798.

[404] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[405] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[406] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[407] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[408] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[409] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[410] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[411] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[412] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 594, no citation reference.

[413] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 439, p. 288.

[414] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366, p. 230.

[415] Saint-Florent de Saumur, Livre Noir, Analyse, CLIII, p. 286.

[416] Saint-Florent de Saumur, Livre Noir, Analyse, CLIII, p. 286.

[417] Saint-Florent de Saumur, Livre Noir, Analyse, CLIII, p. 286.

[418] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XIII, p. 22.

[419] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, XVII, p. 36.

[420] Marmoutier-Vendômois, V, p. 8.

[421] Marmoutier-Vendômois, V, p. 8.

[422] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XX, p. 34.

[423] Marmoutier-Vendômois, LV, p. 89.

[424] Halphen (1906), p. 135, footnote 1, and Catalogue, 240, p. 313, citing Coll. Baluze, vol. 38, fol. 183, d’après le Cartulaire de Bourgeuil, fol. 97.

[425] Halphen (1906), p. 135, footnote 1, and Catalogue, 240, p. 313, citing Coll. Baluze, vol. 38, fol. 183, d’après le Cartulaire de Bourgeuil, fol. 97.

[426] Marmoutier-Vendômois, V, p. 8.

[427] Marmoutier-Vendômois, V, p. 8.

[428] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XX, p. 34.

[429] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, XLVI, p. 99.

[430] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 26.

[431] Marmoutier-Vendômois, IV, p. 6.

[432] Marmoutier-Vendômois, XII, p. 19.

[433] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 175, p. 105.

[434] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 480, p. 276.

[435] Halphen (1906), p. 135, footnote 1, and Catalogue, 240, p. 313, citing Coll. Baluze, vol. 38, fol. 183, d’après le Cartulaire de Bourgeuil, fol. 97.

[436] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCL, p. 394.

[437] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCII, p. 7.

[438] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXXVI, p. 37.

[439] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCVII, p. 147.

[440] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 175, p. 105.

[441] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, XLVI, p. 99.

[442] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCL, p. 394.

[443] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXXVI, p. 37.

[444] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 175, p. 105.

[445] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 175, p. 105.

[446] Halphen (1906), Catalogue, 158, p. 290, citing Cartul. de Saint-Nicolas, fol. 14 v, Arch. du Maine-et-Loire, H 397, no. 22.

[447] Halphen (1906), p. 135, footnote 1, and Catalogue, 240, p. 313, citing Coll. Baluze, vol. 38, fol. 183, d’après le Cartulaire de Bourgeuil, fol. 97.

[448] Halphen (1906), Catalogue, 186, p. 298, citing Prou, Recueil des actes de Philippe I, no. 34.

[449] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCVII, p. 147.

[450] Marmoutier-Anjou, Cartæ de Relliaco, XI, p. 40.

[451] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCVII, p. 147.

[452] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXCVII, p. 147.

[453] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCXXVI, p. 37.

[454] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXVIII, p. 174.

[455] Anjou Charité, CXXX, p. 92.

[456] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXVI, p. 691.

[457] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 19.

[458] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXII, p. 153.

[459] Azé et du Genétil V, p. 56.

[460] Anjou Charité, CXXX, p. 92.

[461] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXVI, p. 691.

[462] Anjou Charité, CXXX, p. 92.

[463] Angers Saint-Laud, 5, p. 6.

[464] Anjou Charité, CCCLXXXI, p. 232.

[465] Anjou Charité, CXCIV, p. 127.

[466] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXVII, p. 693.

[467] Angers Saint-Laud, 5, p. 6.

[468] Anjou Charité, CXXX, p. 92.

[469] Angers Saint-Laud, 5, p. 6.

[470] Anjou Charité, CXXX, p. 92.

[471] Azé et du Genétil V, p. 56.

[472] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXVI, p. 691.

[473] Angers Saint-Laud, 5, p. 6.

[474] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXVII, p. 693.

[475] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXVIII, p. 174.

[476] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCCCLXI, p. 335.

[477] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[478] ES XIV 116.

[479] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 3.

[480] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[481] Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d’Anjou, p. 388.

[482] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[483] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[484] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 86, p. 101.

[485] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 104, p. 115.

[486] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 104, p. 115.

[487] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 94, p. 108.

[488] Anjou Charité, CCVIII, p. 134.

[489] Anjou Charité, CXCIV, p. 127.

[490] Anjou Charité, CXXXII, p. 95.

[491] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCCCXII, p. 291.

[492] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCCCXIII, p. 292.

[493] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 178, p. 116.

[494] Lobineau (1707), Tome II, col. 218.

[495] Guyard de la Fosse (1850), Preuves, XVIII.

[496] Fontaine-Daniel, XVI, p. 20.

[497] Fontaine-Daniel, XVI, p. 20.

[498] Fontaine-Daniel, XVII, p. 25.

[499] Azé et du Genétil XXVIII, p. 83.

[500] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 241, p. 162.

[501] Bodard de la Jacopière (1872), Renvoi E², p. 596, quoting Coll. Housseau, Vol. VI, n^o. 2135.

[502] Fontaine-Daniel, LXXXII, p. 107.

[503] Fontaine-Daniel, XVII, p. 25.

[504] Angot ‘Les Vicomtes du Maine’ (1914), p. 204.

[505] ES XIII 129 B.

[506] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 241, p. 162.

[507] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 241, p. 162.

[508] Azé et du Genétil XXVIII, p. 83.

[509] Fontaine-Daniel, CXXVI, p. 140.

[510] Fontaine-Daniel, CXXVI, p. 140.

[511] Azé et du Genétil XXVIII, p. 83.

[512] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 178, p. 116.

[513] Anjou Charité, CCVIII, p. 134.

[514] Anjou Charité, CCVIII, p. 134.

[515] Anjou Charité, CCVIII, p. 134.

[516] Titres Anjou Craon, 36, p. 175.

[517] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 366 bis, p. 217, extract only, citing A.N., MM, 746, 223.

[518] Titres Anjou Craon, 36, p. 175.

[519] Titres Anjou Craon, 36, p. 175.

[520] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[521] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 313.

[522] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[523] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[524] Père Anselme, Tome I, p. 434.

[525] Père Anselme, Tome I, p. 434.

[526] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[527] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[528] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[529] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[530] Père Anselme, Tome I, p. 434, bur Tome IV, p. 653.

[531] Rochechouart (1859), Tome II, p. 315.

[532] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[533] Duchesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 314.

[534] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 194.

[535] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 106.

[536] Saintes Notre-Dame, I, p. 1.

[537] Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis, p. 293.

[538] Varin (1844) Seconde Partie, Statuts, Vol. I, p. 98.

[539] Narratio Controversæ inter Capitulum S. Martini Turonensis et Radulphum eiusdem urbis Archiepiscopum, RHGF XII, p. 460.

[540] Ronceray, role 3^e, pièce 33, quoted in Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 293 footnote 1.

[541] L'Obituaire de la Cathédrale d'Angers.

[542] Varin (1844) Statuts, Vol. I, p. 78.

[543] Richard (1903) Tome II 110 footnote 6, citing Besly (1647), p. 81.

[544] Poitiers Saint-Cyprien, 271, p. 174.

[545] Richard (1903) II 109.

[546] Saint-Maixent Vol. I, XCII, p. 112.

[547] Saint-Maixent Vol. I, XCIII, p. 113.

[548] Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 293.

[549] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 52, citing Peletier, L. le Titres de l’Abbayie de S. Nicolas d’Angers, p. 88.

[550] Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 293.

[551] Narratio Controversæ inter Capitulum S. Martini Turonensis et Radulphum eiusdem urbis Archiepiscopum, RHGF XII, p. 460.

[552] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCXXI, p. 261.

[553] Varin (1844) Statuts, Vol. I, p. 65.

[554] Historia sancti Florentii Salmurensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 293.

[555] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 52, citing Peletier, L. le Titres de l’Abbayie de S. Nicolas d’Angers, p. 88.

[556] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCXXI, p. 261.

[557] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCXXII, p. 266.

[558] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCXXXIII, p. 278.

[559] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LVIII bis, p. 54.

[560] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 51.

[561] Assé-le-Riboul, VII, p. 9.

[562] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 51.

[563] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LVIII bis, p. 54.

[564] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LVIII bis, p. 54.

[565] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 51.

[566] Assé-le-Riboul, VII, p. 9.

[567] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LVIII bis, p. 54.

[568] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LVIII bis, p. 54.

[569] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCXXI, p. 261.

[570] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LXXIX, p. 68.

[571] Thouars Saint-Laon, Pancarte, LXXXIV, p. 72.

[572] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[573] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[574] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[575] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[576] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 18.

[577] Marmoutier-Dunois IV, p. 5.

[578] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 15.

[579] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 25, p. 36.

[580] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 30.

[581] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 25, p. 36.

[582] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 28, p. 41.

[583] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 25, p. 36.

[584] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 28, p. 41.

[585] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[586] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 18.

[587] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 30, p. 44.

[588] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 30.

[589] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 30.

[590] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 172.

[591] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 172.

[592] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 40.

[593] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 25, p. 36.

[594] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 25, p. 36.

[595] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 12.

[596] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1112, p. 122, citing ‘Cartul. de Marmoutier f. 110, r, no. 376’.

[597] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1112, p. 122, citing ‘Cartul. de Marmoutier f. 110, r, no. 376’.

[598] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1112, p. 122, citing ‘Cartul. de Marmoutier f. 110, r, no. 376’.

[599] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 172.

[600] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 39.

[601] Patrologia Latina, Vol. 151, Beati Urbani II Pontificis Romani epistolæ et privilegia, CLXXVI-CLXXXII, 0449A-0456A.

[602] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[603] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1422, p. 149, citing ‘Archiv. de Marmoutier’.

[604] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[605] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[606] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1155, p. 125, citing ‘Archives de Marmoutier’.

[607] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1422, p. 149, citing ‘Archiv. de Marmoutier’.

[608] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[609] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1422, p. 149, citing ‘Archiv. de Marmoutier’.

[610] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[611] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 1422, p. 149, citing ‘Archiv. de Marmoutier’.

[612] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[613] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[614] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 53.

[615] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 63.

[616] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 63.

[617] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 2000, p. 208, citing ‘Cartul. de l’abbaye de Fontaines, fo. 22’.

[618] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 2045, p. 215, citing ‘Cartul. de l’abbaye de Fontaines, fo. 22’.

[619] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 2045, p. 215, citing ‘Cartul. de l’abbaye de Fontaines, fo. 22’.

[620] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome I, 131, p. 156.

[621] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome II, 241, p. 33.

[622] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 2764, p. 330, citing ‘Archives de Marmoutier’.

[623] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 85.

[624] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome II, 242, p. 36.

[625] Mabille ‘Collection Dom Housseau’ (1864), Tome XIV, 2764, p. 330, citing ‘Archives de Marmoutier’.

[626] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome II, 214-233, 238, pp. 21-9, 30.

[627] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome II, 241, p. 33.

[628] Lieu-Notre-Dame-lès-Romorantin, 12, p. 17.

[629] Tours Saint-Julien, Tome II, 241, p. 33.

[630] Lieu-Notre-Dame-lès-Romorantin, 12, p. 17.

[631] Chroniques de Touraine, Chronicon Abbatum Majoris Monasterii, p. 325.

[632] Marmoutier-Tours, Obitus seu anniversaria, p. 145.

[633] Duchesne (1634) Chasteigners, Preuves, p. 14.

[634] Duchesne (1634) Chasteigners, Preuves, p. 13.

[635] Duchesne (1634) Chasteigners, Preuves, p. 14.

[636] Lachaud (2012), p. 788.

[637] Lachaud (2012), p. 788.

[638] Orderic Vitalis (Chibnall), Vol. II, Book III, pp. 23 and 30.

[639] Orderic Vitalis (Chibnall), Vol. II, Book III, p. 30.

[640] Orderic Vitalis (Chibnall), Vol. II, Book III, p. 30.

[641] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXVI, p. 416.

[642] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[643] ES XIV 116.

[644] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 3.

[645] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[646] Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d’Anjou, p. 388.

[647] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[648] Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d’Anjou, p. 388.

[649] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[650] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[651] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[652] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[653] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[654] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[655] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 11, quoting Cartulaire de Saint-Martin du Mans.

[656] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 11, quoting Cartulaire de Saint-Martin du Mans.

[657] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 11, quoting Cartulaire de Saint-Martin du Mans.

[658] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 11, quoting Cartulaire de Saint-Martin du Mans.

[659] Saint-Florent, Saumur (Chartes mancelles), III, p. 354.

[660] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XIII, p. 639.

[661] Couture Saint-Pierre, IV, p. 7, and Latouche (1910), 16, p. 141.

[662] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XIII, p. 639.

[663] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XIII, p. 639.

[664] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XIII, p. 639.

[665] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 26.

[666] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XIII, p. 639.

[667] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 26.

[668] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXXI, p. 663.

[669] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXIII, p. 655.

[670] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCCLXXVI, p. 436.

[671] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXXI, p. 663.

[672] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCCLVII, p. 415.

[673] Orderic Vitalis (Chibnall), Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 49.

[674] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, XVI, p. 34.

[675] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXIII, p. 655.

[676] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCCLXXVI, p. 436.

[677] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, DCLXXVII, p. 171.

[678] Grandmaison (1865), XVI, p. 18.

[679] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CLXXXIV, p. 316.

[680] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXXI, p. 663.

[681] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CLXXXVIII, p. 324.

[682] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXIV, p. 413.

[683] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXXVI, p. 428.

[684] Cluny IV, 3580, p. 715.

[685] Orderic Vitalis (Chibnall), Vol. IV, Book VII, p. 49.

[686] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 366, p. 218.

[687] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXIII, p. 655.

[688] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, CCCLXXVI, p. 436.

[689] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives XXXI, p. 663.

[690] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXIV, p. 413.

[691] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXXVI, p. 428.

[692] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 366, p. 218.

[693] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CLXXXIV, p. 316.

[694] Angers Saint-Aubin I, 165, p. 189.

[695] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXXVI, p. 428.

[696] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 366, p. 218.

[697] Anjou Charité, CXXIV, p. 90.

[698] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 171.

[699] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 370, p. 220.

[700] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome I, CCLXXVI, p. 428.

[701] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome II, CCCCXII, p. 19.

[702] Le Mans Saint-Vincent, Liber primus, 367, p. 218.

[703] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXI, p. 685.

[704] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[705] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 151, citing Registre des Féodalités de Chasteau-du-Loir, dans la Chambre des Contes de Paris.

[706] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXI, p. 685.

[707] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[708] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 106, p. 81.

[709] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 156, citing Cartulaire de l’abbaye de S. Sierge et de S. Bacch.

[710] Vendôme La Trinité, Tome II, CCCCXXVII, p. 197.

[711] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 106, p. 81.

[712] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXI, p. 685.

[713] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXI, p. 685.

[714] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 167, citing Cartulaire de Marmoutier.

[715] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 167, citing Cartulaire de Soulesmes.

[716] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 169.

[717] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 167, citing Cartulaire de Marmoutier.

[718] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 169.

[719] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 169.

[720] Fontaine-Daniel, XIX, p. 36.

[721] Douglas Richardson in a private email to the author dated 13 Feb 2012.

[722] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 175, citing Cartulaire du Perré-Neuf.

[723] Michel (1840), p. 93.

[724] Fontaine-Daniel, XIX, p. 36.

[725] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 176, citing Enqueste sur l’Usage des Contez d’Anjou, de Touraine et du Maine.

[726] Château-du-Loir, 142, p. 104.

[727] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, p. 134.

[728] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, p. 141.

[729] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 176, citing Enqueste sur l’Usage des Contez d’Anjou, de Touraine et du Maine.

[730] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, 241 bis, p. 162.

[731] Broussillon (1893), Tome I, p. 134.

[732] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 167, citing Cartulaire de Marmoutier.

[733] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 167, citing Cartulaire de Soulesmes.

[734] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[735] Piolin (1856), Tome III, Pièces justificatives LXI, p. 685.

[736] Marmoutier-Tours, p. 51.

[737] Saint-Florent de Saumur, Livre Noir, Analyse, CXLIX, p. 285.

[738] Saint-Florent de Saumur, Livre Noir, Analyse, CXLIX, p. 285.

[739] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 162.

[740] Marmoutier-Dunois IV, p. 5.

[741] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 162.

[742] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 166.

[743] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 166.

[744] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 173.

[745] Gesta Ambaziensium Dominorum, Chroniques d'Anjou, p. 194.

[746] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[747] ES XIV 116.

[748] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 4.

[749] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[750] ES XIV 116.

[751] Angers Saint-Aubin, Tome I, 85, p. 100.

[752] ES XIV 116.

[753] Ménage (1683), Tome I, p. 3.

[754] Ménage (1683), Tome I, pp. 4-5.