Gerard I of Paris explained

Gerard I of Paris (died 779) was a count of Paris. He was the founder of the House of Girardids.

Biography

Gerard married a certain Rotrude, possibly the daughter of Carloman. From this union was born:

• Stephen of Paris (c. 754 – 811/815), count of Paris
• Leuthard I of Paris (?–813), count of Paris
• Beggo of Paris (?–816), count of Paris
• Eva (b.770); married Hugo de Elzas I.

His son Stephen succeeded him to the title of count of Paris.

Sources

• Book: Le Jan, Régine . Famille et pouvoir dans le monde franc (VIIe-Xe siècle): essai d'anthropologie sociale . Publications de la Sorbonne . 2003 . fr .