1. | Theobald, III Count of Blois Meaux and Troyes was born in 1012 in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France (son of Odo, II "Eudes" Count of Blois Chartres Châteaudun Provins Rheims and Tours and Ermengarde Auvergne); died in Sep 1089 in Épernay, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France. Notes:
Theobald III of Blois (French: Thibaut) (1012 - 1089) was countofBlois, Meaux and Troyes. He was son of Odo II of Blois andErmengardeof Auvergne. Theobald inherited amongst others the countiesof Blois,Tours, Chartres. Chateaudunand Sancerre, and also inChampagne:Chateau-Thierry, Provins and St. Florentin. His brotherStepheninherited the counties of Meaux, Troyes and Vitry. Theobald conspired against the king of France Henry I, was beatenin1044 and had to give up the county of Tours to regain hisfreedom.From then on the centre of power for the House of Blois movedtoChampagne. Theobald found ways to become close to the royalcourtagain and gain infuence. He got the title of Count Palatine,which hisfather had used
Family/Spouse: Gersende Maine. Gersende (daughter of Herbert I Count of Maine, daughter of Herbert, I Count of Maine and Paule de Preuilly) was born in 1023 in Maine, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Stephen-Henry, II "Henry" Count of Blois was born in 1045 in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France; died on 19 May 1102 in Jerusalem, Holy Land.
- Stephen II Count of Blois
Family/Spouse: Alex de Crepy Valois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Hugh (Count) Champagne
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