Family History - Person Sheet
Family History - Person Sheet
NameGeoffrey (Plantagenet, the Handsome, the Fair, le Bel) of Anjou 1138,1139
BirthAugust 24, 11131139
DeathSeptember 7, 1151, Château-du-Loir1139
BurialSt. Julien’s Cathedral, le Mans1139
FatherFulk V (Foulques) of Anjou (ca1089-1143)
MotherEremburga de la Flèche (-1126)
Spouses
1Matilda of England 1138
Birthcirca February 7, 11021282
DeathSeptember 10, 11671282
BurialBec Abbey
FatherKing Henry I (Beauclerc) of England (ca1068-1135)
MotherEdith (Matilda) of Scotland
MarriageJune 17, 1128, Le Mans1139,1282
ChildrenHenry II (Curtmantle, Court-manteau) (1133-1189)
 Geoffrey (1134-1158)
 William X (1136-1164)
Notes for Geoffrey (Plantagenet, the Handsome, the Fair, le Bel) of Anjou
The origin of the famous name Plantagenet is curious: “Geoffrey received his nickname from the yellow sprig of broom blossom (genêt is the French name for the planta genista, or broom shrub) he wore in his hat.”1139

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