Emma of Provence

Emma (estimate 975-1062) was Sovereign Count and Margrave of Provence from 1037 until 1062.

Emma of Provence
Bornc. 975
Died1062
Noble familyBosonids
Spouse(s)William III of Toulouse
FatherRotbold II of Provence
MotherErmengarde of Burgundy

She was the daughter of Rotbold II of Provence and Ermengarde of Burgundy. She inherited the title from her elder brother William III, and married William III of Toulouse.

With William, she had two children:

  • Pons, who succeeded to Toulouse
  • Bertrand, who succeeded Pons in Toulouse (1060) and his mother in Provence

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Emma of Provence
Born: 1014 Died: 1062
Preceded by
William III
Margrave of Provence
1037-1062
Succeeded by
Bertrand
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