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Gertrude of Saxony

January 1, 1030 – August 10, 1113

Countess of Holland and Countess of Flanders (1030–1113)

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Gertrude of Saxony, also known as Gertrude Billung, was a countess of Holland by marriage to Floris I, Count of Holland, and countess of Flanders by marriage to Robert I, Count of Flanders. She was regent of Holland in 1061-1067 during the minority of her son Dirk V, and regent of Flanders during the absence of her spouse in 1086–1093.

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  • Birthday · January 1
  • Anniversary · August 10

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