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Frederick, Duke of Lower Lorraine | |
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| Born | c. 1003 |
| Died | (1065-05-18)18 May 1065 |
| Noble family | House of Ardenne–Luxembourg |
| Spouses | Gerberga of Boulogne Ida of Saxony |
| Father | Frederick of Luxembourg |
Frederick of Lower Lorraine (c. 1003 – 18 May 1065) was a younger son ofFrederick, Lord of Gleiberg.
Frederick was theadvocatus of theAbbey of Stavelot-Malmedy from 1033,[1]Duke of Lower Lorraine from 1046, and theadvocatus of theAbbey of St Truiden from around 1060 or earlier. He was also lord of a large domain based originally inBaelen-sur-Vesdre, which in later generations was called theDuchy of Limburg, with his seat in the fortified town ofLimbourg-sur-Vesdre.[2][3]
In 1044,Gothelo I, duke of both Lorraines, died and his eldest son,Godfrey, succeeded in only the upper duchy while theEmperor Henry III first threatened to give the other duchy to his younger (incompetent) brother,Gothelo II. Because of the rebellion of Godfrey, Henry III appointed Frederick, a relative of the reigningduke of Upper Lorraine,Adalbert.
With the aid of Adalbero III,Bishop of Metz, his brother, Frederick imposed his authority in the duchy and made war on the continuing rebel Godfrey. He was loyal to the emperor, but unsuccessful in the field and Henry began parcelling out portions of the duchy to more capable warriors. He died in war withAnno II,Archbishop of Cologne, after whichKing Henry IV gave the duchy to Godfrey.
His first wife was Gerberga (diedc. 1049), daughter ofEustace I, Count of Boulogne. They had a daughter named Jutta, who marriedWaleran II, Count ofArlon.[3] His second wife (1055) was Ida (died 1102), daughter ofBernard II, Duke of Saxony, who remarriedAlbert III, Count of Namur, on Frederick's death.
Frederick, Duke of Lower Lorraine Born:c. 1003 Died: 18 May 1065 | ||
| Preceded by | Duke of Lower Lorraine 1046–1065 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Margrave of Antwerp 1046–1065 | |
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