Herleva (died c. 1050) was an 11th-century Norman woman. She is known for being the mother of William the Conqueror also of William's half-brothers Odo of Bayeux and Robert, Count of Mortain, born to Herleva's marriage to Herluin de Conteville.

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Herleva
Statue in Huy
Bornc. 1003
Falaise, Duchy of Normandy, France
Diedc.1050 (probably aged 46-47)
Normandy
Burial placeGrestain Abbey
NationalityNorman
SpouseHerluin de Conteville
PartnerRobert I, Duke of Normandy
Children5, including William the Conqueror, Odo of Bayeux and Robert, Count of Mortain
Parent
  • Fulbert of Falaise (father)
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