Emma of Blois

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Emma of Blois (c. 950 – 27 December 1003) was the Duchess of Aquitaine by marriage to William IV. She ruled Aquitaine as regent for her son, William V, from about 996 to 1004. She was the daughter of Theobald I, Count of Blois, and Luitgarde of Vermandois. Emma married William IV in 968. He enjoyed hunting and many women, which offended her, and around 990 he retired to a monastery. During their marriage she founded the monastery of Saint Peter in Bourgueil and the abbey of Maillezais. Emma later ruled Aquitaine as regent for William V.