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Godfrey I of Louvain

c. 1060–1139 · 12th century · Also known as Godfrey the Bearded, Godfrey I of Brabant

Godfrey I of Louvain, called the Bearded, was Count of Louvain and Brussels and, from 1106, Duke of Lower Lorraine. Although he later lost the ducal office, his family kept the title and became the dukes of Brabant. His daughter Adeliza married Henry I of England.

Godfrey I of Louvain
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Duchy of LorraineFoundationDuchy of BrabantFoundation

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of Lower LorraineCounty of Louvain

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