Herbert III of Omois

Herbert III of Omois

Herbert III d'Omois, Herbert the old, Heribert le Vieux (910 – 980/985) was count of Omois from 943 to his death. He was the son of Herbert II, Count of Vermandois and Adela of France, daughter of King Robert I of France. In 943 after his father died, he succeeded as count of Omois "and received the fortress of Château-Thierry as well as the abbey of Saint-Médard, Soissons." In 951, in his late years, he was married to Eadgifu of Wessex, daughter of Edward the Elder, King of England, and widow of Charles the Simple, King of West Francia. He became a loyal follower of King Lothair who made him Count palatine. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Herbert III of Omois is the 1,204th most popular nobleman (down from 1,154th in 2024). (down from 3,504th in 2019)