Conan I of Rennes

Conan I (927 – June 27, 992) was the count of Rennes from 958 and duke of Brittany from 990 to his death. He became ruler of Brittany after a period of civil and political unrest, through his father, Judicael Berengar, count of Rennes and great-grandson of a duke of Brittany. Judicael was son of Berengar of Bayeux, himself the son of Herbert I, Count of Vermandois.

Family and children

He married Ermengarde of Anjou, daughter of Geoffrey I of Anjou and Adele of Vermandois and had the following issue:

• Judith (982-1017), married Richard II, Duke of Normandy
• Judicael, count of Porhoet (died 1037)
• Geoffrey, his heir

Conan died in battle and is buried in Mont Saint Michel Abbey.

See also

• Dukes of Brittany family tree

Preceded by: Alan II

Duke of Brittany 958–992

Succeeded by: Geoffrey I