Gerard I of Paris

Gerard I of Paris (d. 779) was a count of Paris. He was the founder of the house of Girardids.

Biography

According to various sources, he married a certain Rotrude who may have been a daughter of Carloman, son of Charles Martel. From this union was born:

• the future count Stephen of Paris (c. 754-811/815)
• the future count Leuthard I of Paris (?-813)
• the future count Beggo of Paris (?-816)

His son Stephen of Paris succeeded him to the title of count of Paris.