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Berenger I , King

d. 924

Most distant known ancestor in this line

Events

Birth
· of, Italy
Death
924

Family

Spouse: (unknown)

Children:

  1. Gisela
    m. Adalbert
    Children: Berenger II (900–966)

Notes

King of Italy from 888 and Holy Roman Emperor of the West by Pope John X in 915. Founder of a line of 9th-11th century princes, he had a career of shifting fortunes against local nobles, invading Magyars (899), and French armies. He was finally murdered by one of his own men.