Theobald I, Count of Blois | |
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Born | before 913 |
Died | c.977 |
Noble family | House of Blois |
Spouse(s) | Luitgarde of Vermandois |
Issue | Hugh, Archbishop of Bourges Odo I, Count of Blois Emma |
Father | Theobald the Elder |
Mother | Richildis |
Theobald I (before 913 – 16 January 975, 976 or 977),[1] called the Trickster (known as le Tricheur – meaning “cheater”– in French), was Count of Blois, Tours, Chartres and Châteaudun, as well as Lord of Vierzon and Provins. He was a loyal and potent vassal of Hugh the Great, duke of the Franks.