Plantagenet, Geoffrey Count (b. 24 AUG 1113, d. 7 SEP 1151)

Note: Burke says the marriage was 3 Apr 1127.

The name Plantagenet, according to Rapin, came from when Fulk the Great being stung from remorse for some wicked action, in order to atone for it, went a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and was scourged before the Holy Sepulchre with broom twigs. Earlier authorities say it was because Geoffrey bore a branch of yellow broom (Planta-genistae) in his helm.

Duke of Normandy 1144-1150.

Geoffrey IV, called Le Bel (the Fair) and more often Plantagenet, born in 1113, son of Foulques V and Eremburge de Maine; married Mathilda of England, daughter of King Henry I in 1128; Hugo de Payns attended the wedding, which didn't last and was canceled two years later; became Count of Anjou in 1129; tried several times to invade Normandy; established his power there in 1141 and became Duke of that province; joined King Louis VII of France during the second crusade; came back to Anjou in 1149; gave the Duchy of Normandy to his elder son Henry, who became Henry II of England; died in 1151. Although Foulques V was clearly the associate, or ally of the Templars, there is no indication that his son Geoffrey was a Templar or even their associate. His name shows up on two charters of donation to the Order: the charter of donation of Brunessac by in father in 1127, and the charter of donation of the church of Saint Maurille by the bishop of Angers in 1144. Although not a Templar, he was clearly in their favor.

Was the first to assume the name Plantagenet. Usually wore on his helmet a sprig of the broom and the French words for this (plante and genet) became the English name Plantagenet. From the first Geoffrey tried to profit by his marriage and after the death of Henry I, laid the foundation for the conquest of Normandy.

The name Plantagenet seems to have originated as a nickname for Count Geoffrey and refers to his habit of wearing a sprig of broom flower (Latin planta genista) in his hat.

Event: Type: Acceded
Date: 1129

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Note: Died in the Battle Of Wakefield.

Said to have been barbarously murdered by Lord Clifford after the battle of Wakefield

Event: Type: Acceded
Date: 29 JAN 1445/46

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Note: Earl of Salisbury.

Burke says he died 31 Mar 1484 as does The Complete Peerage.

Duke of Cornwall.

Event: Type: Acceded
Date: 8 SEP 1483
Place: York Minster, England

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Note: Executed.

Event: Type: Acceded
Date: 11 MAR 1484/85

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Note: Lived in obscurity as a stonemason.

Occupation: Place: Stonemason

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