Herleva

mother of William the Conqueror
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Herleva

Summary

Herleva is a human[1]. She was born in Falaise[2]. She was born on 1010[3]. She died in Normandy[4]. She died on 1050[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Herleva was born in Falaise[2].
  • Herleva died in Normandy[4].
  • Herleva was born on 1010[3].
  • Herleva died on 1050[5].
  • Herleva's father was Fulbert of Falaise[8].
  • Herleva's mother was Duxia (?)[9].
  • Herleva was married to Herluin de Conteville[10].
  • A child of Herleva was William the Conqueror[11].
  • A child of Herleva was Adelaide of Normandy[12].
  • A child of Herleva was Robert, Count of Mortain[13].
  • A child of Herleva was Odo, Earl of Kent[14].
  • Herleva held citizenship in Duchy of Normandy[15].
  • Herleva's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Herleva is recorded as female[16].
  • Herleva's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Herleva's unmarried partner is recorded as Robert I, Duke of Normandy[18].
  • Herleva's given name is recorded as Arlette[19].
  • Herleva's described by source is recorded as A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[20].
  • Herleva's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Erlèvete de Falaise'}[21].
  • Herleva's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+5'}[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Herleva's place of birth was Falaise[2]. She was born on 1010[3]. Her father was Fulbert of Falaise[8]. Her mother was Duxia (?)[9].

Career and Affiliations

Herleva worked as an aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Herleva was married to Herluin de Conteville[10]. Children include William the Conqueror[11], a monarch[23], 1028–1087[24]; Adelaide of Normandy[12], a feudatory[25], 1026–1090[26]; Robert, Count of Mortain[13], a feudatory[27], 1031–1090[28]; and Odo, Earl of Kent[14], a Catholic priest[29], 1030–1097[30], of Duchy of Normandy[31].

Death and Burial

Herleva died on 1050[5]. She died in Normandy[4].

Why It Matters

Herleva has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Herleva born?

Born in Falaise[2], Herleva…

Where did Herleva die?

Herleva died in Normandy[4].

Who were Herleva's parents?

Herleva's father was Fulbert of Falaise[8]. Herleva's mother was Duxia (?)[9].

Who was Herleva married to?

Herleva's spouses include Herluin de Conteville[10].

What did Herleva do for work?

Herleva worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Bibliophag42 · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Sex or gender female
    Described by source A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography
    Child William the Conqueror, Adelaide of Normandy, Robert, Count of Mortain +1
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