Lambert II | |
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| Count of Louvain | |
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| Died | 19 June 1054 Tournai |
| Noble family | House of Reginar |
| Spouse(s) | Oda of Verdun |
| Issue | Henry II, Count of Louvain Régnier Gerberge |
| Father | Lambert I, Count of Louvain |
| Mother | Gerberga of Lower Lorraine |
Lambert II (diedTournai, 19 June 1054) was count ofLeuven between 1033 and 1054. Lambert was the son ofLambert I of Louvain andGerberga, daughter ofCharles, Duke of Lower Lorraine.[1]
According to theVita Gudilae (recorded between 1048–1051) he followed his brotherHenry I of Louvain as Count of Leuven. Lambert scorned both temporal and spiritual authorities and in 1054 even took up arms againstHoly Roman EmperorHenry III. He was defeated and lost his life atTournai.
During his reignBrussels began its growth. Lambert arranged to transfer the remains ofSaint Gudula to the St. Michael's church. This church, thereafter known as the Saints Michael and Gudula Church, later became theSt. Michael and Gudula Cathedral. Lambert also constructed a fortress on the Coudenberg hill.
Lambert II died in 1054.
Lambert of Louvain married Uda of Lorraine (also called Oda of Verdun), daughter ofGothelo I, Duke of Lorraine.[2] Their children were:
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