Join me now for a tale of historical fact and interesting anecdotes as we regale ourselves with the ever interesting account of the Noble Galimani.
The Francian Revolt, led by a commoner sources name as Hnabi or Hunaby, saw it's only victory in 769 at the Battle of Bourgonge as Galimanus commanded the king's forces to victory after victory in Neuchatel and Aargau in 770 and 771. While no official record exists, it appears that Count Galimanus had wed Latsuinda Aadlberts, daughter of the "black" Prince-Bishop Odacre of Valais and granddaughter to Aadlbert Aadlberts, sometime during 770-771. Baptismal records from the cathedral in Fleury, Orleans, note that a girl listed as "Charlotte of Galimanus" was baptized in 772.
The year 775 saw the first, and only, expansion of Galimanus' realm. Galimanus was able to force two decisive battles and besiege Castel Melun in the County of Paris to wrest control of belle Paris from Beggo Chatenois. Historical court records from Orleans profess the "extreme satisfaction" Galimanus expressed upon the fall of Melun and usurpation of the County of Paris.
Le Sorte de la Galimani (the plight of the Galimani) is evident in writings purportedly by Count Galimanus himself, or a close contemporary of the Count. After his daughter Charlotte was born in 772, Galimanus and his wife had a string of 4 other daughters born to them. The Galimanus Chronicle notes a particular passage in 785, "as midsummer approaches and my body becomes more frail I take fright in my wife's swollen belly. I have affection for my darling daughters, but no son has been blessed from the Lord. It is a plight upon my seed I fear." However, Galimanus' prayers were answered in Winter as his only son, Roland, was born to grateful parents.
The dear patriarch Galimanus died in bed just three months later. Leaving his 3-month old son two Counties located in the heart of Middle Francia. Yet Roland grew to be a man renowned for both his fighting prowess and, sadly, his unhappy marriages.
Roland's regency came with a hefty load, Galimanus had started another war with Drogo of Chartres for the control of the county before his death, a cause which the Regency Council continued. The Orleanian forces were too much for Chartres and in September 786, Drogo surrendered his holdings to the Orleanian army. The next year the Council took steps to adopt the burgeoning French culture they found throughout Paris and Orleans. Roland's two oldest sisters, Charlotte and Framberta, died of fever when the young count was 10. It was said this early introduction to familial death shaped Roland's view on life in general.
The year 801 saw the wedding between Roland Galimani, Count of Orleans, Count of Paris, Count of Chartres to Simonis Manginos. The union produced an heir almost immediately. Baptismal records list his name as Roland of Roland. Yet his father's "plight" had a wicked humor and young Roland was always not well, dying at the age of two. Shortly thereafter Roland's mother passed away incapable and comatose.
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This is long enough for a first post and I will stop it here. I will update this AAR, my first, regularly as I catch up on my playthrough. And then at least once a week. I have played CK2 for about 300 hours and 10 playthroughs. I am using all DLC except Sunset Invasion.
Game mechanics:
1. Ironman
2. Will maintain Catholicism
Goals:
1. Obtain a Kingdom
2. France to take over Europe
Thank you for reading, I'm appreciative of any constructive comments.
Galimanus of Orleans: Le Fondateur Maison
769-786
At the start of the Early Middle Ages, Galimanus, Count of Orleans, began the line that posthumously, bears his name: the Galimani. The earliest records bearing Galimanus' name surfaces as to the commander leading Middle Francian forces against a rebellion in the Battle of Bourgogne. The battle concluded with a complete rout of Galimanus and his liege's forces.769-786
The Francian Revolt, led by a commoner sources name as Hnabi or Hunaby, saw it's only victory in 769 at the Battle of Bourgonge as Galimanus commanded the king's forces to victory after victory in Neuchatel and Aargau in 770 and 771. While no official record exists, it appears that Count Galimanus had wed Latsuinda Aadlberts, daughter of the "black" Prince-Bishop Odacre of Valais and granddaughter to Aadlbert Aadlberts, sometime during 770-771. Baptismal records from the cathedral in Fleury, Orleans, note that a girl listed as "Charlotte of Galimanus" was baptized in 772.
The year 775 saw the first, and only, expansion of Galimanus' realm. Galimanus was able to force two decisive battles and besiege Castel Melun in the County of Paris to wrest control of belle Paris from Beggo Chatenois. Historical court records from Orleans profess the "extreme satisfaction" Galimanus expressed upon the fall of Melun and usurpation of the County of Paris.
Le Sorte de la Galimani (the plight of the Galimani) is evident in writings purportedly by Count Galimanus himself, or a close contemporary of the Count. After his daughter Charlotte was born in 772, Galimanus and his wife had a string of 4 other daughters born to them. The Galimanus Chronicle notes a particular passage in 785, "as midsummer approaches and my body becomes more frail I take fright in my wife's swollen belly. I have affection for my darling daughters, but no son has been blessed from the Lord. It is a plight upon my seed I fear." However, Galimanus' prayers were answered in Winter as his only son, Roland, was born to grateful parents.
The dear patriarch Galimanus died in bed just three months later. Leaving his 3-month old son two Counties located in the heart of Middle Francia. Yet Roland grew to be a man renowned for both his fighting prowess and, sadly, his unhappy marriages.
Roland Galimani: L'Usurpateur
786-805
Much is known about Roland Galimani from sources outside of the province of Orleans as well as from a private history kept by Sarrazina Galimani, Roland's fourth daughter. Roland grew up with no knowledge of his father, only stories told to him by his mother and guardians. However, a profound sense of duty to the family was impressed upon him by all those who came in contact with the young Count. His father had wisely married off most of his daughter's through matrilineal agreements and was surrounded by cousins either in Orleans or in Paris. 786-805
Roland's regency came with a hefty load, Galimanus had started another war with Drogo of Chartres for the control of the county before his death, a cause which the Regency Council continued. The Orleanian forces were too much for Chartres and in September 786, Drogo surrendered his holdings to the Orleanian army. The next year the Council took steps to adopt the burgeoning French culture they found throughout Paris and Orleans. Roland's two oldest sisters, Charlotte and Framberta, died of fever when the young count was 10. It was said this early introduction to familial death shaped Roland's view on life in general.
The year 801 saw the wedding between Roland Galimani, Count of Orleans, Count of Paris, Count of Chartres to Simonis Manginos. The union produced an heir almost immediately. Baptismal records list his name as Roland of Roland. Yet his father's "plight" had a wicked humor and young Roland was always not well, dying at the age of two. Shortly thereafter Roland's mother passed away incapable and comatose.
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This is long enough for a first post and I will stop it here. I will update this AAR, my first, regularly as I catch up on my playthrough. And then at least once a week. I have played CK2 for about 300 hours and 10 playthroughs. I am using all DLC except Sunset Invasion.
Game mechanics:
1. Ironman
2. Will maintain Catholicism
Goals:
1. Obtain a Kingdom
2. France to take over Europe
Thank you for reading, I'm appreciative of any constructive comments.
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