Ralph I married of Gael

Country and Region of Origin

France
Bretagne (RE) Ille-et-Vilaine (D)

Specific Title

Lord of Gael

Role

Lord (lay)

Gender and Marital Statusa

Male

Family

son: Alan of Gael (First Crusader) Wife: Emma (First Crusader)

Crusades

Expedition

1st Crusade (1096-1099)

Contingent Leader

Robert Curthose of Normandy

Probability of Participation

Certain

Actions

In c. 1069 Ralph inherited the earldom of Norfolk, but was later exiled for treason by William I of England. During the First Crusade, he was accompanied by his wife Emma.

Sources

BB, pp, 28, 33. AA, p. 322-323. OV, vol. 2, p. 318, vol. 5, pp. 34, 54, 58. RFC, p. 91.