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Nominoë

Nominoë mab Erispoe (a.k.a. Tad ar Vro)

Nominoë was the Duke of of the Bretons from 831 to his death. He is known as Tad ar Vro ("father of the country"). Nominoë was a staunch ally of Louis the Pious until the Frankish emperor's death in 840. The relations between Nominoë and Charles the Bald, Louis's successor, were initially amicable, however it is clear that Nominoe was too powerful to be compelled to submit against his will.

In the summer of 843, Lothar, the brother of Charles and King of Lotharingia, convinced Nominoë to switch sides and support the middle Frankish king. Nominoë and Charles were thereafter constant enemies. During this period, the Bretons faced attacks from the Franks, Viking raids, rebellion and civil war at home. Tirelessly facing threats from all sides, Nominoë increasingly came to rely on the military leadership and skill at arms of his son Erispoe. Nominoë died on campaign on 7 March 851. He was buried at Redon Abbey.