Geoffrey III, Count of Anjou
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Geoffrey III of Anjou (in French Geoffroy III d' Anjou) (1040–1096), called le Barbu ("the Bearded"), count of Anjou, was the eldest son of Ermengarde of Anjou, the daughter of Fulk III of Anjou, and of Geoffrey II, Count of Gâtinais.
He married before 1060 Julienne de Langeais, who died after 7 August 1067 and by whom he had no issue.
He succeeded his uncle Geoffrey II in 1060, but his power was limited by attacks from his own brother Fulk IV. A serious confrontation with the Church led to his condemnation by a council, then his deposition and imprisonment in 1068. He was freed by the intervention of Pope Urban II in 1096, and died soon after.
| Preceded by Geoffrey II |
Count of Anjou 1060–1068 |
Succeeded by Fulk IV |
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