Geoffrey I of Anjou

Geoffrey I of Anjou (d. July 21, 987), known as Grisegonelle ("Greymantle"), was count of Anjou from 958 to 987. He succeeded his father Fulk II. He allied with the County of Nantes against the County of Rennes, and allied with Hugh Capet, fearing an invasion by the Count of Blois. He was one of the men responsible for bringing Hugh to the throne of France.

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July 21 - 987 - Count of Anjou - 958 - Fulk II - Hugh Capet - Count of Blois - France

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He married Adelaide, Countess of Vermandois (b. 932), and had three children:

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Vermandois - 932

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• Ermengarde (b. 952)
• Gerberga (b. 962)
• Fulk (b. 972), his successor as Count of Anjou.