Adeliza of Louvain was the second wife of King Henry I of England and also known as Adela. She was the daughter of Godfrey of Louvain, Duke of Brabant descended from Charles the Great. She marrried Henry in 1121 (or 1120). After Henry's death in 1135 Adeliza married William de Albini, also known as William d'Aubigny. The castle at Arundel formed part of Adeliza's dowry and she and her husband used it as their main accommodation. When Henry's daughter Matilda came to England to fight King Stephen for the English throne Matilda asked her step-mother Adeliza for help. In her later years Adeliza returned to Flanders and lived at Affligem Abbey where she may be buried.Biography
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Adeliza (of Louvain)
| Born | 1103 | Born At | |
| Died | April 1151 | Buried At | Affligem Abbey, Flanders (Or Reading?) |
| Born | 1103 / |
| Died | April 1151 / Affligem Abbey, Flanders (Or Reading?) |
Adeliza of Louvain was the second wife of King Henry I of England and also known as Adela. She was the daughter of Godfrey of Louvain, Duke of Brabant descended from Charles the Great. She marrried Henry in 1121 (or 1120). After Henry's death in 1135 Adeliza married William de Albini, also known as William d'Aubigny. The castle at Arundel formed part of Adeliza's dowry and she and her husband used it as their main accommodation. When Henry's daughter Matilda came to England to fight King Stephen for the English throne Matilda asked her step-mother Adeliza for help. In her later years Adeliza returned to Flanders and lived at Affligem Abbey where she may be buried.
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Adeliza (of Louvain) (b.1103 - d.1151)
+Henry (I, King of England 1100-1135) (b.1068 - d.1135)
+Albini, William de
+Henry (I, King of England 1100-1135) (b.1068 - d.1135)
+Albini, William de
Adeliza (of Louvain) (b.1103 - d.1151)
+Henry (I, King of England 1100-1135) (b.1068 - d.1135)
+Albini, William de
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1121 (Age: 18yrs)
Jan 24
Henry I married Adeliza of Louvain at Windsor Castle. Adeliza was his second wife. They did not have any children. ¹
Shortly after her marriage to King Henry, Adeliza's coronation was performed at Westminster Abbey.
1126 (Age: 23yrs)
The castle at Shrewsbury was granted by Henry to his second wife Adeliza. The command of the castle was given to Fitz-Alan. ¹
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