'Ermesinde of Carcassonne' (
972-
1057) was married to
Ramon Borrell, Count of Barcelona.
While he lived she was politically active and presided over assemblies and tribunals. After his death in
1018 she became regent for their son
Berenguer Ramon I until
1023. After this, she continued to wield power. In contrast to her son, she favored war with the Muslim powers to the South, partly because of the discontent of the nobles at his police of peace. When he died in
1035, she became regent for her grandson until he was declared to be of age in
1044.
References
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Women in power 1000-1100" from Guide2womenleaders.com, last accessed January 15, 2007