Adela of France

Adela of France, known also as Adela the Holy or Adela of Messines; (1009 – 8 January 1079, Messines), was, by marriage, Duchess of Normandy (January – August 1027), and Countess of Flanders (10351067).

Adela of France
Countess of Flanders
Baldwin V of Flanders and Adela of France
Born1009
Died8 January 1079(1079-01-08) (aged 69)
Messines
Burial
Benedictine Convent of Messines
SpouseRichard III, Duke of Normandy
Baldwin V, Count of Flanders
IssueBaldwin VI, Count of Flanders
Matilda, Queen of England
Robert I, Count of Flanders
HouseCapet
FatherRobert II, King of France
MotherConstance of Arles
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