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Herbert II de Vermandois
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Herbert the Second of Vermandois was one of the most ruthless magnates of his age. He captured the King of France, Charles the Simple, and held him prisoner for six years until he died in captivity, which tells you most of what you need to know about how much authority a Carolingian king still had by 923.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 23 Jul 2026 (Wikipedia/Complete Peerage/standard gateway pedigree)): HERBERT II, COUNT OF VERMANDOIS (c.884-943), a dominant magnate of 10th-c. France (imprisoned King Charles the Simple); father of Albert I (our line). Direct ancestor. Added 23 Jul 2026.