Gerard I of Paris

Gerard I of Paris (died 779) was a count of Paris. He was the founder of the House of Girardids.

Biography

According to various sources, he married a certain Rotrude who may have been a daughter of Carloman, son of Charles Martel. From this union was born:

  • the future count Stephen of Paris (c. 754 – 811/815)
  • the future count Leuthard I of Paris (?–813)
  • the future count Beggo of Paris (?–816)
  • Eva (b.770); married Hugo de Elzas I.

His son Stephen succeeded him to the title of count of Paris.

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