Bouchard I, Count of Vendôme
French count during the 10th century
b. 10th century · d. 9 Jan 1007
Bouchard I, was the Count of Vendôme. He inherited Vendôme on the death of his father between 956 and 967. After his marriage to Elisabeth of Melun, Bouchard also became count of Corbeil, Melun, and Paris. In 991, with the assistance of King Hugh Capet, he put down a rebellion by Odo of Blois. After retiring to the Saint-Maur Abbey, Bouchard died on 27 February 1005.
Related people
- Elisabeth Le Riche spouse of · traditional
- Renaud of Vendôme parent of · traditional
- Elisabeth de Vendôme parent of · traditional
Places
- Saint-Maur-des-Fossés death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.