Gerard I of Paris (died 779) was a count of Paris. He was the founder of the House of Girardids.
Biography Gerard donated property to the abbey of St Denis by charter dated 11th of February 747.
Gerard married a certain Rotrude, possibly the daughter of Carloman. From this union was born:
Stephen of Paris (c. 754 – 811/815), count of Paris Leuthard I of Paris (died 813), count of Paris Beggo of Paris (died 816), count of Paris Eva (born 770); married Hugo de Elzas I.
His son Stephen succeeded him to the title of count of Paris.
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MGH Diplomatum Imperii I, Diplomata Maiorum Domum, n. 18, p. 104.