Alan IV

Duke of Brittany (1060-1119)
Person human Q453613
Alan IV
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Alan IV

Summary

Alan IV is a human[1]. His place of birth was Châteaulin[2]. He was born on January 1, 1060[3]. He died in Redon[4]. He died on October 13, 1119[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alan IV's place of birth was Châteaulin[2].
  • Alan IV passed away in Redon[4].
  • Alan IV was born on January 1, 1060[3].
  • Alan IV died on October 13, 1119[5].
  • Burial took place at Redon Abbey[7].
  • Alan IV's father was Hoel II, Duke of Brittany[8].
  • Alan IV's mother was Hawise, Duchess of Brittany[9].
  • Alan IV was married to Constance of Normandy[10].
  • Among Alan IV's spouses was Ermengarde of Anjou[11].
  • A child of Alan IV was Conan III, Duke of Brittany[12].
  • A child of Alan IV was Hawise of Brittany[13].
  • A child of Alan IV was Brian Fitz Count[14].
  • A child of Alan IV was Geoffroy de Bretagne[15].
  • Alan IV is identified as part of the Bretons ethnic group[16].
  • Alan IV's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
  • Alan IV is recorded as male[18].
  • Alan IV's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alan IV's family is recorded as House of Cornouaille[20].
  • Alan IV's noble title is recorded as duke[21].
  • Alan IV's Commons category is recorded as Alain IV de Bretagne[22].
  • Alan IV was part of the conflict First Crusade[23].
  • Alan IV was part of the conflict Battle of Tinchebray[24].
  • Alan IV's family name is recorded as Q141634330[25].
  • Alan IV's given name is recorded as Alan[26].
  • Alan IV's given name is recorded as Alain[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Châteaulin[2], Alan IV… he was born on January 1, 1060[3]. His father was Hoel II, Duke of Brittany[8]. His mother was Hawise, Duchess of Brittany[9]. He is identified as part of the Bretons ethnic group[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Constance of Normandy[10], an aristocrat[28], of Kingdom of England[29] and Ermengarde of Anjou[11], a politician[30], 1068–1146[31], of France[32]. Children include Conan III, Duke of Brittany[12], an aristocrat[33], 1095–1148[34]; Hawise of Brittany[13], a politician[35], 1102–1118[36], of France[37]; Brian Fitz Count[14], a feudatory[38], 1090–1149[39]; and Geoffroy de Bretagne[15]. Alan IV's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Alan IV died on October 13, 1119[5]. He passed away in Redon[4]. He is buried at Redon Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

Alan IV ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Alan IV born?

Alan IV was born in Châteaulin[2].

Where did Alan IV die?

Alan IV passed away in Redon[4].

Who were Alan IV's parents?

Alan IV's father was Hoel II, Duke of Brittany[8]. Alan IV's mother was Hawise, Duchess of Brittany[9].

Who was Alan IV married to?

Alan IV's spouses include Constance of Normandy[10] and Ermengarde of Anjou[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Q141634330
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  2. 5d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia title → Alan IV of Brittany
    Geni.com profile id → 6000000002043184330
    Wikipedia languages → ['br', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fa', 'fr', 'gl', 'h
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  3. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 14w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Redon
    Place of birth → Châteaulin
    Instance of → —
    Given name → Alan, Alain
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