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At the Battle of Pontlevoy, Odo of Blois was astonished to find the Angevins drawn up against him, and although his larger force initially prevailed—unseating Fulk Nerra from his horse and threatening the fate of Anjou—the timely charge of Herbert of Maine and his knights turned…
Battle of Pontlevoy
Count Odo of Blois advanced confidently to Pontlevoy trusting in the size of his host, only to discover the Angevins drawn up ready for battle.…
Herbert of Maine Turns the Tide
A messenger carried news to the Count of Maine that Fulk had been defeated and captured, prompting Herbert and his knights to ride swiftly to the rescue.…
Pontlevoy as Turning Point in Fulk’s Career
The victory at Pontlevoy marked the decisive turning point of Fulk’s career, and nine years passed before Odo recovered sufficiently to attempt any revenge.…
Fulk Receives Saintes from the Duke of Aquitaine
The Duke of Aquitaine, to whom Fulk owed homage for Loudun, demonstrated his friendship by bestowing on him the city of Saintes.…
Herbert of Maine Entrapped at Saintes
Fulk at once used the grant of Saintes to extort something more valuable from Herbert of Maine, possibly because they had quarrelled since Pontlevoy or because Herbert had begun h…
Herbert’s Imprisonment and Release
Herbert was held captive for two years and only released upon his submission to whatever conditions Fulk chose to dictate.…
Terms of Herbert’s Submission to Fulk
Although the precise terms of Herbert’s submission are not recorded, they almost certainly included some acknowledgment of Angevin suzerainty over Maine, reviving rights once gran…
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