Bernard Plantapilosa
Noble person
0841 – 0886
Who was Bernard Plantapilosa?
Bernard Plantapilosa, or Plantevelue, son of Bernard of Septimania and Dhuoda, was the Count of Auvergne from 872 to his death. The Emperor Charles the Fat granted him the title of Margrave of Aquitaine in 885.
His mother's Liber Manualis mentions that he was born at Uzès in the year following the death of Louis the Pious. He was appointed Margrave of Septimania before 868. He was the lay abbot of Brioude between 857 and 868 and Count of Autun and from 864 to 869. He was deposed before 876 and replaced by Bernard of Gothia in that year. He returned to favour under Charles the Fat. In the war against Boso of Provence, he obtained the county of Mâcon.
He married Ermengard, daughter of Bernard I of Auvergne. Their son was William I of Aquitaine.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- Mar 22, 0841
Uzès - Also known as
- Bernard II of Auvergne
- Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Died
- 0886
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Bernard Plantapilosa." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/bernard_plantapilosa>.
Discuss this Bernard Plantapilosa biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In