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Bertrada of Montfort

Type Figure Region Kingdom of France Time c. 1070–1117 Also known as Bertrada (of Montfort)

Bertrada of Montfort (c. 1070–1117) was queen of France, first marrying Count Fulk IV of Anjou c.…

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  1. c. 1070–1092Montfort-l'Amaury · Île-de-FranceOf the Ivry-Montfort family, she married Count Fulk IV of Anjou c. 1089 and bore Fulk V. In 1092 she abandoned her husband and eloped with King Philip I of France, provoking strong church opposition.
  2. 1092–1108Paris · Kingdom of FranceAs queen she was deeply involved in court politics, with particular influence during Philip's later years, 1101–1108. Despite excommunication she played a key role in princely diplomacy and royal domestic affairs, supporting her sons' factions.
  3. 1108–1117Kingdom of France · Kingdom of FranceAfter Philip's death she remained active as queen mother, supporting her son Philip (Count of Mantes) against Louis VI, withdrawing from the political stage in the 1110s, and dying c. 1117.

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