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     1st Senechal of France.⁵ Geoffroi I "Grisgonelle", comte d'Anjou also went by the name of Geoffrey "Graymantle" of Anjou. He was born in 938. He was the son of Foulques II "le Bon", comte d'Anjou and Gerberge (?).^3,4 Geoffroi I "Grisgonelle", comte d'Anjou was the successor of Foulques II "le Bon", comte d'Anjou; 2nd Count of Anjou. 3rd Count of Anjou at France between 11 November 958 and 987. Geoffroi I "Grisgonelle", comte d'Anjou was succeeded his father Fulk II and began the policy of expansion that was to characterize this first feudal dynasty circa 960. He married Adelaïs de Vermandois, daughter of Robert, comte de Châlons and Adelheid "Werra", Erbin von Troyes.^6,7 Geoffroi I "Grisgonelle", comte d'Anjou was helped Hugh Capet to seize the French crown but died some months after the new king's accession in 987. He died on 21 July 987 at age 49 years. Died in battle.^8,6,9 He was the predecessor of Foulques III "Nerra", comte d'Anjou; 4th Count of Anjou.¹⁰

     Also called Béatrice.¹ Beatrix de France was born between 938 and 939.¹ She was the daughter of Hugues "le Grand", duc de France and Hedwige, Herzogin von Franzien.² A contract for the marriage of Beatrix de France and Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen was signed in 951.¹ Beatrix de France married Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen, son of Wigerich, Pfalzgraf von Lothringen and Kunigunde de Hainaut, between 10 September 954 and 12 November 954.^2,1 Beatrix de France died after 23 September 987.¹

     Hlödver Thorfinsson, Orknøyjarl was born circa 946.³ He was the son of Thorfinnr Hausakljúfr Torf-Einarsson, Orknøyjarl and Grélöd.² Hlödver Thorfinsson, Orknøyjarl married Audna of Ireland, daughter of King Kiarval of Ireland.⁴ Jarl of Orkney at Britain between 984 and 987.³ Hlödver Thorfinsson, Orknøyjarl died circa 988. He died in his bed.^4,3 Hlödver Thorfinsson, Orknøyjarl was buried in Hofn, Caithness, Scotland.^2,5

     Brenin Deheubarth Owain ap Hywel Dda was born in 913 at Dynevor, Llandyfeisant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.^6,7 He was the son of Hywel Dda ap Cadell, Brenin Cymru and Elen ferch Llywarch o Ddyfed.^1,2,3,4,5 Brenin Deheubarth Owain ap Hywel Dda married Angharad verch Llywelyn o Powys, daughter of Llywelyn ap Merfyn o Powys, before 938; 2nd cousins. (Dubious.).³ King of Deheubarth at Wales between 957 and 986.⁸ Brenin Deheubarth Owain ap Hywel Dda married N. N. (?) before 960; His 2nd. Brenin Deheubarth Owain ap Hywel Dda died in 988 at age 75 years.^6,2,7,3,9

     Sarolt Erdély was the daughter of Gyula, the chieftain of the Hungarian tribes settled in Transylvania.² She was called an energetic woman.³ She was Christian.³ Also called Sarolt von Siebenbürgen Transylvania [English] = Siebenbürgen [German] = Erdély [Hungarian]. She was born circa 950. She was the daughter of Gyula I Erdély.¹ Sarolt Erdély married Géza, Fõherceg Magyarország, son of Taksony, Herceg Magyarország and N. N. of the Kumans, circa 967; His 1st.^1,4 Sarolt Erdély and Géza, Fõherceg Magyarország were divorced before 975; Repudiated.¹ Sarolt Erdély died after 988.¹

     Also called N. N. of Hungary.³ Hercegnõ Magyarország was born between 969 and 975.^1,3 She was the daughter of Géza, Fõherceg Magyarország and Adelaide, Królewna Polska.^1,2,3 Hercegnõ Magyarország married Gavril Radomir, Tsar of Bulgaria, son of Samuil, Tsar of Bulgaria and Agatha Khrysilaina, in 987.^1,2 Hercegnõ Magyarország and Gavril Radomir, Tsar of Bulgaria were divorced in 988; Repudiated.^1,2 Hercegnõ Magyarország died after 988.¹ She married Gavril Radomir, Tsar of Bulgaria, son of Samuil, Tsar of Bulgaria and Agatha Khrysilaina; Her 1st.³ Hercegnõ Magyarország married Sámuel Aba, King of Hungary, son of Chaba of Hungary and Hercegnõ Magyarország; Her 2nd.³ Hercegnõ Magyarország died in 1044.³

     Also called Graf, Herr von Canossa Adalbert II von Canossa German.¹ Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa was a vassal of the King of Italy.¹ Also called Count Attone of Reggio.⁴ Also called Azzo Adalberto di Canossa Italian.⁵ He was born circa 928. He was the son of Herr Siegfried I von Canossa.^1,3 Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa was the "Gefolgsman" ("milites") of the Bishop of Reggio.¹ He joined the army of the bishop of Reggio, who rewarded him by giving him the fief of Canossa.³ He acquired the famous fortress of Canossa at Italy.¹ He was a witness where Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin moved with the Emperor Berengar I against Canossa and brought Adalbert Atto II of Canossa before Berengar in 951.² Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa rescued Queen Adelaide, widow of King Lothair II of Italy, from imprisonment on an island in Lake Garda in 951.¹ He married Ildegarda , wife of Atto II of Canossa before 958.¹ Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa was named, by Adelaide's husband, the emperor Otto I, count of Canossa and marquis of the region known as Canossiana or Attoniana, stretching from the Apennines near Modena to beyond the Po, near Mantua, with sovereignty over Modena, Reggio, and Ferrara.³ Count of Mantua, Modena and Reggio at Italy between 961 and 962.¹ Count of Modena and Canossa before 988.⁶ He was the predecessor of Theodald, Markgraf von Canossa; Margrave of Canossa, Modena, Reggio and Mantua.¹ Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa died on 13 February 988.^1,7 Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa was buried in Canossa, Italy.⁶

     Dirk II, Graaf van Holland was born circa 905.¹ He was the son of Dirk I, Graaf van Holland and Geva von Friesland.¹ Dirk II, Graaf van Holland was the successor of Dirk I, Graaf van Holland; 1st Count of Holland. Dirk II, Graaf van Holland succeeded Dirk I, his father, to the countship of Holland in 929. Count of West Friesland after 929. 2nd Count of Holland between 929 and 988. He married Hildegard van Vlaanderen, daughter of Arnulf I "de Grote", Graaf van Vlaanderen and Alix de Vermandois, between 940 and 945.^1,2 Dirk II, Graaf van Holland was the successor of Arnulf, Graaf van Holland; 3rd Count of Holland.³ Dirk II, Graaf van Holland died on 6 May 988.^1,2

     Viscount of Thouars at Poitou, France.² Vicomte de Thouars Herbert I de Thouars was born circa 940. He was the son of vicomte de Thouars Aimery II de Thouars and Alienor (?).¹ Vicomte de Thouars Herbert I de Thouars married Aldearde d'Aunay, daughter of vicomte d'Aunay Cadelon d'Aunay.³ Vicomte de Thouars Herbert I de Thouars died on 13 May 988.

     Eticho, Bischof von Augsburg was born circa 930. He was the son of Rudolf I, Graf im Linz-, Argen- und Augstgau and Siburgis (?).¹ Bischop of Augsburg at Bavaria between 982 and 988.¹ Eticho, Bischof von Augsburg died on 24 June 988.¹

     Albert I "le Pieux", comte de Vermandois also went by the name of Albert "the Pious". He was born in 921.³ He was the son of Herbert II, comte de Vermandois and Hildebrante de France.³ Albert I "le Pieux", comte de Vermandois married Gerberge de Hainaut, daughter of Gislebert, duc de Lorraine and Gerberga von Sachsen.⁴ Albert I "le Pieux", comte de Vermandois died on 9 September 988 at age 67 years.

     Emma von Italien was daughter of King Lothar of Italy by Adelais, daughter of Rodolf II, King of Transjurane Burgundy.² She was born between 948 and 950.³ She was the daughter of König von Italien Lothar König von Italien von Arles and Adelheid "die Heilige", Kaiserin der Römisches Reich.² Emma von Italien married Hlothar II, roi des Francs, son of Hludowic IV Ultramarus, roi des Francs and Gerberga von Sachsen, in 966; His 2nd.^1,4 Emma von Italien died after 2 November 988.⁵

     Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont was born circa 922. He was the son of Robert I, vicomte de Clermont and Eldearde (?). Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont was the successor of Robert I, vicomte de Clermont; Viscount of Clermont.² Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont married Ingelberge (?) before 945.^2,3 Viscount of Clermont at France before 976.² Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont died circa 976.² He was was appointed Viscount of Auvergne by William "Taillefer" of Toulouse, Viscount since William of Toulouse was Count of Auvergne in 979. He was the predecessor of Guy, comte d' Auvergne; titular Count of Auvergne.² Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont died before 989.

     Bernard II de Melgueil was born circa 929. He was the son of Berenger de Melgueil and Gisela (?). Bernard II de Melgueil married Senegunde (?) before 959. Bernard II de Melgueil died circa 989.

     Princeps Arvenorum. Guy, comte d' Auvergne was born before 945. He was the son of Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont and Ingelberge (?). Guy, comte d' Auvergne married Ausende (?) circa 965.² Guy, comte d' Auvergne was the successor of Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont; Viscount of Clermont.² Titular Count of Auvergne at France circa 980.² Styled Guy par la grace de Dieu vicomte de la cite d'Auvergne.³ Guy, comte d' Auvergne died in 989.

     Senegunde (?) was born circa 934. She married Bernard II de Melgueil, son of Berenger de Melgueil and Gisela (?), before 959. Senegunde (?) died in 989.

     Rí Innsi Gall Gofraidh mac Arailt of Dublin was the son of Aralt mac Sitric of Dublin.¹ Annals of Ulster 989: "Gothfrith son of Aralt, king of Inse Gall, was killed in Dál Riata. / Gofraidh m. Arailt, ri Innsi Gall, do marbad i n-Dal Riatai."¹ Rí Innsi Gall Gofraidh mac Arailt of Dublin died in 989.¹

     Erzbischof von Reims Adalbero von Lothringen was born between 935 and 940.¹ He was the son of Gozelo, Graf im Ardennengau, Graf im Bidgau and Uda vom Metzgau.¹ Archbishop of Reims at Champagne-Ardenne, France, between 969 and 989.¹ Erzbischof von Reims Adalbero von Lothringen died on 23 January 989.¹

     N. N. de Melgueil was born circa 959. He was the son of Bernard II de Melgueil and Senegunde (?). N. N. de Melgueil died circa 20 February 989.

     Comte de Soissons Guy de Vermandois was born after 955. He was the son of Albert I "le Pieux", comte de Vermandois and Gerberge de Hainaut.¹ Comte de Soissons Guy de Vermandois married Adelaide de Soissons, daughter of comte de Soissons Gesilbert de Soissons, circa 980. Comte de Soissons Guy de Vermandois died after 13 June 989.

     Heinrich III "der Jüngerer", Herzog von Bayern und Kärnten also went by the name of Henry "the Younger". He was born between 940 and 943.³ He was the son of Berchthold, Herzog von Bayern and Biletrude, Herzogin von Bayern.^1,2 Duke of Carinthia between 976 and 978.² Duke of Bavaria at German Empire between 31 October 982 and 985.^4,2 Heinrich III "der Jüngerer", Herzog von Bayern und Kärnten restored the duchy of Bavaria, briefly, to his family in 983. Duke of Carinthia, restored between 985 and 989.² He died on 5 October 989. Nearly unnoticed in far off Carinthia, the last of the older Luitpoldingers died, and with him the family stepped from the stage of politics.^1,5

     Hugh de Tosny was born before 915.¹ He was the son of Hugh de Calvacamp.¹ Hugh de Tosny was appointed or consecrated as Archbishop of Rouen on 18 December 942.² He died circa 10 November 989.³

     Arnulf II, comte de Boulogne was born say 957. He was the son of Arnulf I, comte de Boulogne.¹ Arnulf II, comte de Boulogne married N. N. de Lens.¹ Arnulf II, comte de Boulogne died circa 990.¹

     Some say he and his father are one and the same person. Some say he was a nephew of Rudolf I. In some sources, a Count Adalbert is inserted between them, making Rudolf II the grandson of Rudolf I. Regardless of this confusion, he was a politically important person, attested by his marriage to Ida, daughter of Konrad I, Duke of Swabia.¹ Rudolf II, Graf von Altorf (Weingarten) was son of Graf Rudolf I von Altdorf.¹ He was the father of Welf II, Graf von Altdorf; a younger son of Grafen Rudolf II von Altdorf and Ita von Schwaben, daughter of Herzog Konrad I.¹ Rudolf II, Graf von Altorf (Weingarten) was born circa 927. He was the son of Rudolf I, Graf im Linz-, Argen- und Augstgau and Siburgis (?). Rudolf II, Graf von Altorf (Weingarten) married Ita von Öhningen, Gräfin von Altdorf, daughter of Konrad I, Herzog von Schwaben and Judith von Marchtal, Herzogin von Schwaben, before 958; His 1st.¹ Rudolf II, Graf von Altorf (Weingarten) died circa 990.¹

     Gerard was born circa 939. He was the son of Artaud I, comte de Lyon & de Forest and Hildegarde (?).^1,2 Gerard married Gimberga (?).¹ Gerard was a nobleman in the Lyonnais in 960 at France.³ He died circa 990.⁴

     Gilbert, comte de Reims & de Roucy was born circa 955. He was born circa 956. He was the son of Renaud, comte de Reims and Albrade de Lorraine.² Gilbert, comte de Reims & de Roucy married N. N. de Poitiers.² Gilbert, comte de Reims & de Roucy died in 990 at Rheims, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France. Gilbert, comte de Reims & de Roucy was buried in the Abbey of St. Remi, Rheims, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France.

     Oliva II de Cerdeña was born circa 895. He married Ermengarde de Ampurias, daughter of Gausberto, conde de Ampurias y Roussillon and Trudegarde (?), circa 925.^1,2 Oliva II de Cerdeña died in 990.¹

     Aubri d' Orléans was born circa 945. He was the son of Geoffrey d' Orléans. Aubri d' Orléans died after 990.

     Manassés I, comte de Réthel was born circa 934. He was the son of Doon, comte de Porcieo. Manassés I, comte de Réthel married Odilie (?).¹ Manassés I, comte de Réthel died after 990.

     Hildegard van Vlaanderen was born in 937. She was the daughter of Arnulf I "de Grote", Graaf van Vlaanderen and Alix de Vermandois.^1,2 Hildegard van Vlaanderen married Dirk II, Graaf van Holland, son of Dirk I, Graaf van Holland and Geva von Friesland, between 940 and 945.^1,2 Hildegard van Vlaanderen died on 10 April 990 at age 53 years.¹

     Graf Berthold I von Wasserburg was born circa 933. He was the son of Pfalzgraf von Bayern Arnulf II von Bayern. Graf Berthold I von Wasserburg was was in alliance with the Hungarians to aid Henry "the Wrangler" in 955. Count at the Upper Isar, Bavaria, Germany, in 960. He married N. N. of Bar, daughter of Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen and Beatrix de France, circa 980. Graf Berthold I von Wasserburg was was an ally of Henry "the Wrangler" of Bavaria against Otto II before 990. He died on 26 August 990.

     Liegard de Meulan was born circa 885. She married Raoul I de Cambrai before 905. Liegard de Meulan married Galeran I de Chartres after 944; Her 2nd (widow of Raoul I). Liegard de Meulan died on 12 November 990.

     Mathilda von Querfurt, Gräfin von Walbeck was grandmother of Thietmar von Merseburg.¹ She was born circa 912. She was the daughter of Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg and Frederika von Ringelheim.^2,3 Mathilda von Querfurt, Gräfin von Walbeck married Lothar II, Graf von Walbeck, son of Lothar II, Graf von Stade and Swanhilde, Gräfin von Stade, before 930.³ Mathilda von Querfurt, Gräfin von Walbeck died on 3 December 990.⁴

     Also called Abu Taghlib of Mosul.¹ "the Hamdanids are descended from Adi b. Usama ... b. Taghlib, which is why they are called Taghlibis and Adawis(see their genealogical tree in Wüstenfeld, Tabellen, C, 32 and in M. Canard, Histoire de la dynastie des Hamdanides de Jazira et de Syrie, i, Algers 1951, 287-8; cf. the appendix to the edition of the Diwan of Abu Firas by S. Dahan, Beirut 1944)."¹ Abdullah b Hamdan founds the Hamdanid rule in Mosul and Jazira. End of the Tulunid rule in Egypt. In 905. Fadl Allah Abu Taghlib al-Ghandanfar al-Taghlibi was born circa 925. He was the son of Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul and Fatima bint Ahmad.^1,2 Fadl Allah Abu Taghlib al-Ghandanfar al-Taghlibi was the successor of Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul; Emir of Mosul.^1,3,4 Assassination of the Ziyarid ruler Mardawij; accession of Washimgir. Death of Hamdanid ruler Abdullah b Hamdan accession of Nasir ud Daula. In 935. Al Baeidi captures power. The Abbasid Caliph Muttaqi is forced to seek refuge with the Hamdanids. Sail ud Daula captures power at Baghdad and the Caliph returns to' Baghdad. Power is captured by Tuzun and Sail ud Daula retires' to Mosul. Death of the Samanid ruler Nasr II, accession of Nuh. In 943. Death of the Buwayhid Sultan Muiz ud Daula, accession of Bakhtiar. Death of the Hamdanid ruler Sail ud Daula. In 967. Emir of Mosul and Jazira at Al-Jazirah, Iraq, between 967 and 979.^1,3 Death of the Buwayhid Sultan Izz ud Daula, power captured by Azud ud Daula. The Hamdanids overthrown by the Buwayhids. In 978. Fadl Allah Abu Taghlib al-Ghandanfar al-Taghlibi was driven out of Mosul by the Buyid 'Adud ad-Dawlah, who was then annexing Iraq to his domains, and Abu Taghlib was forced to seek refuge and help from the Fatimids of Egypt, though without success, in 979.³ He died in 991.⁴

     Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat married N. N. von Piacenza, daughter of Graf Riprand von Piacenza.¹ Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat was born circa 930?. He was the son of Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat and N. N. (?).^2,1 Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat was the successor of Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.³ Margrave of Montferrat between 969 and 991.⁴ Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat died in 991.⁵ He was the predecessor of Wilhelm II, Markgraf von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.⁶

     Sharif Sa'd al-Daulah ibn 'Ali Saif al-Daulah al-Taghlibi was the son of Sayf al-Dawlah Abu al-Hasan ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi.¹ Ruler of Aleppo and Homs at Syria between 967 and 991.¹ Sharif Sa'd al-Daulah ibn 'Ali Saif al-Daulah al-Taghlibi died in 991 at Aleppo, Syria.¹

     Bainríoghan Ereann Mor ingen Taidg an Tuir was the daughter of Tadg an Tur mac Cathail.¹ Bainríoghan Ereann Mor ingen Taidg an Tuir married Máel Sechnaill, rí Midi, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann*, son of Domnall mac Donnchad, rí Midhe and Dunlaith Ó Neill.² Annals of the Four Masters 991: "Mor, daughter of Tadhg of the Tower, son of Cathal, Queen of Ireland, died. / Mór, inghen Taidhg an Tuir, mic Cathail, bainríoghan Ereann, d'ég." ( (an unknown value)).¹ Bainríoghan Ereann Mor ingen Taidg an Tuir died in 991.²

     Lanzelin I, Graf im Thurgau und von Altenburg was born between 955 and 960.² He was born between 955 and 960.¹ He was the son of Guntram "der Reiche", Graf von Muri.² Lanzelin I, Graf im Thurgau und von Altenburg married Liutgard von Nellenburg, daughter of Graf von Nellenburg; Her 1st.^3,1 Lanzelin I, Graf im Thurgau und von Altenburg died in 991.¹ He died in 991.²

     Richard des Francs Occidentale was born circa 966.² He was the son of Hlothar II, roi des Francs and N. N. (?).¹ Richard des Francs Occidentale died after 991.¹

     Bardas Skleros was born circa 915. He was the son of Niketas Skleros and Gregoria Mamikonean.⁴ Bardas Skleros married N. N. Kourkouaina, daughter of Theodoras Kourkouas and N. N. Phocaina, before 945. Bardas Skleros was was a claimant as Emperor of the East in 976. His brother-in-law, John I Tzimisces, had been the famous general who married Theophano and was crowned Emperor himself. He was attempted to overthrow Basil II in 979. He was a witness where Basil II Bulgaroctonos, basileus Rhomaiôn put down the revolt of Bardas Sclerus in 979. Bardas Skleros was a witness where Basil II Bulgaroctonos, basileus Rhomaiôn put down a second revolt by Bardas Sclerus, this time with assistance from Kiev on the promise that he would give his sister in marriage, between 986 and 989. Bardas Skleros was again attempted an overthrow of Basil II, but this lasted only several months until a reconciliation was reached, in October 989.⁵ He died on 6 March 991. Sclerus died in retirement, blinded and practically a prisoner of Basil.^4,5

     Bischof von Verdun Adalbero von Verdun was born circa 964.¹ He was the son of Gottfried I "der Gefangene", Graf von Verdun and Mechtild Billung.¹ Bishop of Verdun at Lorraine, France, between 984 and 991.¹ Bischof von Verdun Adalbero von Verdun died on 19 March 991.¹

     Burkhard I, Graf im Zürichgau was born circa 915.¹ He was the son of Eberhard II, Graf im Zürichgau.¹ Burkhard I, Graf im Zürichgau died on 1 May 991.¹

     Also called Archbishop Friedrich of Salzburg.¹ Erzbischof von Salzburg Friedrich von Büren was born between 930 and 935.¹ He was the son of Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard III von Büren.¹ Archbishop of Salzburg between 958 and 991.¹ Erzbischof von Salzburg Friedrich von Büren died on 1 May 991 at Salzburg.¹

     Manegold I, Graf im Zürichgau und Vogt von Kloster Einsiedeln was born between 940 and 950.³ He was the son of Uto I, Vogt von Zürich.² Manegold I, Graf im Zürichgau und Vogt von Kloster Einsiedeln died on 12 June 991.⁴ Manegold I, Graf im Zürichgau und Vogt von Kloster Einsiedeln was buried in the Dom, Quedlinburg.⁵

     Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin was probably not the daughter of a Bagratid Duke of Taron.⁴ She was possibly not the daughter of Romanus II.⁵ She was described in the imperial marriage diploma, as the emperor John Tzimiskes' "neptis" or niece (given that John's first wife was Maria Skleraina, Theophano's putative paternal aunt). She was likely a daughter of Konstantin Skleros, patrikios, and Sophia Phokaina, daughter of Leon Phokas and niece of emperor Nikephoros II Phokas.^3,6 She was born in 955 at Byzantium.⁶ She was the daughter of Konstantinos Skleros, patrikios and Sophia Phokas.^2,3 Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin married Otto II "der Rote", imperator augustus, son of Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus and Adelheid "die Heilige", Kaiserin der Römisches Reich, on 14 April 972 at Rome, Italy; His 2nd. Blessed by Pope John XIII.^7,1,8,9,6 Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin was the predecessor of Otto II "der Rote", imperator augustus; King of Germany.¹⁰ Regent of Germany between 984 and 991.¹¹ Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin died on 15 June 991 at Nymwegen at age 36 years.^12,2,13 She was the predecessor of Adelheid "die Heilige", Kaiserin der Römisches Reich; Regent of Germany.¹¹ Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin was buried in St. Pantaleon, Cologne, Germany.^11,2

     Mathilda of Chiny was born circa 922. She married Arnold von Maingau, son of Eberhard III von Lahngau and N. N. (?), before 942. Mathilda of Chiny died circa 992.

     " Surnomme 'Manzur' ou 'Batard.¹'" Arnaud I "Manzur", comte d' Angoulême was born circa 946?. He was the son of Guillaume I "Taillefer", comte d' Angoulême and N. N. , a concubine of William. Arnaud I "Manzur", comte d' Angoulême married Hildegarde (?) before 978. Arnaud I "Manzur", comte d' Angoulême died in 992 at St. Cybardeaux, Charente, Angoulême, France. Died a monk.¹

     Heribert I, Graf im Kinziggau was the father of Irmtrud, Erbin von Gleiberg und Gräfin von Luxemburg; the daughter of Count Heribert who was a descendant, on his mother's side, of Charlemagne, and Irmintrud, daughter of Graf Megingoz.^2,3 Heribert I, Graf im Kinziggau was a descendant, on his mother's side, of Charlemagne.³ He was born circa 930.¹ He was the son of Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau and Cunegundis de Vermandois. Heribert I, Graf im Kinziggau married Irmintrud des Brunharingen, daughter of Megingoz des Brunharingen and Gerberga vom Metzgau, before 960. Heribert I, Graf im Kinziggau died in 992.¹

     Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was the father of Ramón Borrell, conde de Barcelona; the son of Borrel II de Barcelona and of Letgarde de Rouergue.²
Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was born before 940. He succeeded his father to the county of Barcelona in 940. He was the successor of Miró de Barcelona; Count of Urgell.^3,4 Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was the son of Sunifred II, conde de Urgel and Riquilda de Toulouse.¹ Count of Barcelona, Ausona, and Gerona at Catalonia, Spain, between 947 and 992.^3,4,1 Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was was a vassel of the Emirs of Cordoba in 954. He succeeded his brother, Miro, in Urgell in 966. Count of Urgell at Catalonia, Spain, between 966 and 993.⁴ He married Luitgarde de Toulouse, daughter of Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse and Garsinde de Gascogne, in 968; His 1st.^5,4 Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was a witness where al-Hakam II al-Mustansir ibn 'Abd al-Rahmân, khalifa al-Qurtubi received continuous embassies from the king of Navarre, the regent of León, and the counts of Castile, Galicia, and Barcelona, who came to render homage and tribute before the dazzling strength of the greatest power in Europe between 970 and 973.⁶ Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona maintained an embassy with the Cordoban emirate of al-Hakam II before 976.⁶ He died in 992 at Urgel, Catalonia.¹ He was the predecessor of Armengol I "el de Cordoba", conde de Urgell; Count of Urgell.⁷ Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona was the predecessor of Ramón Borrell, conde de Barcelona; Count of Barcelona, Gerona, Ausona.^3,7,8,1

     Luitgarde de Toulouse was the mother of Ramón Borrell, conde de Barcelona; the son of Borrel II de Barcelona and of Letgarde de Rouergue.²
Also called Letgarde de Rouergue.² Luitgarde de Toulouse was born circa 948. She was the daughter of Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse and Garsinde de Gascogne.¹ Luitgarde de Toulouse married Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona, son of Sunifred II, conde de Urgel and Riquilda de Toulouse, in 968; His 1st.^1,3 Luitgarde de Toulouse died in 992.¹