Adela of Normandy

Countess of Blois from 1089 to 1102
Person human Q237886
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Adela of Normandy

Summary

Adela of Normandy is a human[1]. Born in Rouen[2], she… she was born on 1065[3]. She passed away in Marcigny[4]. She died on March 8, 1137[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,078 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Adela of Normandy's place of birth was Rouen[2].
  • Adela of Normandy died in Marcigny[4].
  • Adela of Normandy was born on 1065[3].
  • Adela of Normandy was born on 1067[8].
  • Adela of Normandy died on March 8, 1137[5].
  • Adela of Normandy died on March 8, 1138[9].
  • Adela of Normandy's father was William the Conqueror[10].
  • Adela of Normandy's mother was Matilda of Flanders[11].
  • Adela of Normandy was married to Stephen[12].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was William, Count of Sully[13].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was Theobald II of Champagne[14].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was Stephen, King of England[15].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was Mathilde of Blois[16].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was Adela de Blois[17].
  • A child of Adela of Normandy was Henry of Blois[18].
  • Adela of Normandy worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Adela of Normandy held the position of regent[19].
  • Adela of Normandy held the position of prior[20].
  • Adela of Normandy held the position of regent[21].
  • Adela of Normandy held the position of regent[22].
  • Adela of Normandy is recorded as female[23].
  • Adela of Normandy's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Adela of Normandy's family is recorded as House of Normandy[25].
  • Adela of Normandy's noble title is recorded as princess[26].
  • Adela of Normandy's noble title is recorded as count[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rouen[2], Adela of Normandy… Recorded date of birth include 1065[3] and 1067[8]. Her father was William the Conqueror[10]. Her mother was Matilda of Flanders[11].

Career and Affiliations

Adela of Normandy worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include regent[19], a title of authority[28] and prior[20], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Personal Life

Adela of Normandy was married to Stephen[12]. Children include William, Count of Sully[13], an aristocrat[30], 1090–1150[31]; Theobald II of Champagne[14], an aristocrat[32], 1093–1152[33]; Stephen, King of England[15], a monarch[34], 1095–1154[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; Mathilde of Blois[16], 1095–1120[37]; Adela de Blois[17]; and Henry of Blois[18], a Catholic priest[38], 1096–1171[39], of Kingdom of England[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 8, 1137[5] and March 8, 1138[9]. Adela of Normandy passed away in Marcigny[4].

Why It Matters

Adela of Normandy ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,078 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Adela of Normandy born?

Adela of Normandy's place of birth was Rouen[2].

Where did Adela of Normandy die?

Adela of Normandy died in Marcigny[4].

Who were Adela of Normandy's parents?

Adela of Normandy's father was William the Conqueror[10]. Adela of Normandy's mother was Matilda of Flanders[11].

Who was Adela of Normandy married to?

Adela of Normandy's spouses include Stephen[12].

What did Adela of Normandy do for work?

Adela of Normandy worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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