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Godfrey II of Lorraine, Duke of Lower Lorraine

Male 965 - 1023  (58 years)

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  • Name Godfrey II of Lorraine  
    Suffix Duke of Lower Lorraine 
    Birth 965 
    Gender Male 
    Acceded 1002 
    Count of Verdun 
    • was the Count of Verdun from his father's death in 1002

      In 1012, he gave Verdun to his brother Frederick.
    Acceded 1012 
    Duke of Lower Lorraine 
    • Duke of Lower Lorraine after the death in 1012 of the Carolingian Otto , who left no sons

      He was appointed duke by Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor , on the advice of Gerard of Florennes, bishop of Cambrai . His selection was based on the need for a strong military hand to pacify the duchy and stabilise the French border.
    Name the Childless 
    Death 1023 
    Notes 
    Person ID I4881  Glenn Cook Family
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2012 

    Father Godfrey I the Prisoner, Count of Verdun   d. 1002 
    Mother Matilda Billung,   b. 937, Saxony Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 May 1008, Ghent Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage After 0962 
    Family ID F1469  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart