Conon de Bretagne Rennes

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BIOGRAPHY FROM GENEALOGICS.ORG:

Conon was born about 927, son of Judicael Berengar, comte de Rennes. He was the count of Rennes from 958 and duke of Brittany from 990 to his death. He became ruler of Brittany after a period of civil and political unrest.

About 973 Conon married Ermengarde d'Anjou, daughter of Geoffrey I, comte d'Anjou, and Adelais de Vermandois. Of their five children, Geoffrey and Judith would have progeny.

Conon died in battle against his brother-in-law Foulques III 'Nerra', comte d'Anjou, at the second Battle of Conquereuil on 27 June 992, having been defeated at Conquereuil by his father-in-law Geoffrey I, comte d'Anjou, in 982. He is buried in Mont Saint Michel Abbey.

Conon married Ermengarde de Bretagne Anjou after 992 in France. Ermengarde (daughter of Geoffrey I Comte d'Anjou Anjou and Adelais d'Anjou Vermandois) was born about 965 in Anjou Province, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Judith Bretagne was born in 982 in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France; died on 16 Jun 1017 in Normandy, France.