Conan I of Rennes
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Conan I (927 – June 27, 992) was the count of Rennes from 958 and duke of Brittany from 990 to his death. He had first succeeded his father Judicael Berengar, as count of Rennes and later became duke of Brittany following his attack on Nantes and the subsequent death of Alan, duke of Brittany.[1]
[edit] Family and children
He married Ermengarde of Anjou,[2] daughter of Geoffrey I of Anjou and Adele of Vermandois and had the following issue:
- Judith (982–1017), married Richard II, Duke of Normandy
- Judicael, count of Porhoet (died 1037)
- Geoffrey, the eventual heir
- Catuallon, abbot of Redon
- Hernod
Conan died in battle against his brother-in-law Fulk Nerra, count of Anjou at the Battle of Conquereuil and is buried in Mont Saint Michel Abbey.[3]
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| Preceded by Alan II |
Duke of Brittany 958–992 |
Succeeded by Geoffrey I |
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