Hawise of Normandy (d. 1034)
Hawise of Normandy (d. 1034)
Duchess of Brittany. Name variations: sometimes mentioned as Hedwig or Hadwisa. Died on February 21, 1034; daughter of Richard I the Fearless (d. 996), duke of Normandy (r. 942–996), and Gunnor of Denmark (d. 1031); married Geoffrei or Geoffrey I (d. 1008), duke of Brittany (r. 992–1008), around 997; children: Alain or Alan III, also known as Alan V (d. 1040), duke of Brittany (r. 1008–1040); Odo de Porhoet, count of Penthievre (d. 1079); Adela of Rennes (d. 1067, abbess of St. Georges Rennes).
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