Godfrey I, Count of Louvain
Godfrey I (Dutch: Godfried, c. 1060 – 25 January 1139), called the Bearded, the Courageous, or the Great, was the Landgrave of Brabant, Count of Brussels and Leuven (Louvain) from 1095 to his death and Duke of Lower Lorraine from 1106 to 1129. He was also Margrave of Antwerp from 1106 to his death.
Godfrey I | |
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| Duke of Lower Lorraine Landgraviate of Brabant Count of Louvain Count of Brussels | |
Effigy of Godfrey on his seal | |
| Born | 1060 |
| Died | 25 January 1139 (aged 79) |
| Buried | Affligem Abbey |
| Noble family | Reginar |
| Spouse(s) | Ida of Chiny Clementia of Bourgogne |
| Issue | Adeliza, Queen of England Godfrey II of Louvain Clarissa Henry Ida Joceline of Louvain |
| Father | Henry II, Count of Louvain |
| Mother | Adèle of Orthen (Verdun) |
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