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Geoffrey V of Anjou
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Geoffrey of Anjou is the man the whole dynasty is named for: he wore a sprig of broom, *planta genista*, in his hat. He married the Empress Matilda, conquered Normandy on her behalf, and their son became Henry the Second of England.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): GEOFFREY V, COUNT OF ANJOU, called PLANTAGENET (1113-1151) - from the sprig of broom (planta genista) he wore, the dynasty took its name; conqueror of Normandy. Husband of the Empress Matilda, father of Henry II (our line). Opens the Counts of ANJOU - note-only. Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.