Bernard of Septimania

Noble person

0795 – 0844

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Who was Bernard of Septimania?

Bernard of Septimania, son of William of Gellone, was the Frankish Duke of Septimania and Count of Barcelona from 826 to 832 and again from 835 to his execution. He was also count of Carcassonne from 837. He was appointed to succeed his fellow Frank Rampon. During his career, he was one of the closest counsellors of the Emperor Louis the Pious, a leading proponent of the war against the Moors, and opponent of the interests of the local Visigothic nobility.

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0795
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Feb 14, 0844

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on July 23, 2013

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