Dirk III, count of Gent
Also known as Theodericus.
Count in Frisia
Count of Gent
Events
Date of Birth: unknown.
Place of Birth: unknown.
Date of Death: 27 May 1039.
Place of Death: unknown.
The date is given by Müller.
Relationships
Father: Arnulf, count in Frisia.
This relationship is given by Poelman.
Mother: Liutgard de Luxembourg.
This relationship is given by Poelman.
Spouse: Othelindis.
This relationship is given by Poelman. Her parentage appears to be uncertain.
Children:
(Complete source citations for facts about the children on this page are currently outside of the scope of this project.)
Dirk IV (died 13 January 1049), count in Frisia.
Floris (about 1025 - 28 June 1061), count in Frisia, married Gertrud von Sachsen.
References
“DIRK III” in the Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden (A.J. van der AA, e.a) deel 4, 186 (1859).
Müller, P.L. “Dietrich III. (Graf in Friesland)” in Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie. Band 5, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1877.
Poelman. “DIRK III” in Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek Deel 2, 445. (1912).