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Geoffrey of Rohan
Bornc. 1190
Died(1221-09-15)15 September 1221
Noble familyHouse of Rohan
Spouse(s)Margaret of Thouars
Gervaise of Dinan
FatherAlan IV
MotherMabilla of Fougères

Geoffrey of Rohan (c. 1190 – 15 September 1221) was fifth Viscount of Rohan

Life and reign

Geoffrey was the eldest son of Alan IV, Viscount of Rohan and Mabilla of Fougères, and the brother of Alix, Catherine, Conan, Oliver I and Alan V.

He married firstly Margaret, daughter of Constance of Brittany and her third husband Guy of Thouars.[1][2]

After Margaret's death, Geoffrey married Gervaise of Dinan, Dame of Bécherel. She was the only daughter and heiress of Alan of Dinan and Clemence of Fougères.

Geoffrey died on 15 September 1221.[3] He had no issue and was succeeded by his younger brother Oliver.

Geoffrey of Rohan
Born: 1190 Died: 15 September 1221
Regnal titles
Preceded by Viscount of Rohan
1205–1221
Succeeded by

Notes and references

  1. ^ Margaret's identity has not been clearly proven. According to most authors, she was the daughter of Constance and her third husbandGuy of Thouars.
  2. ^ Medieval Lands
  3. ^ Medieval Lands