Alan the Black

Alan the Black (Latin: Alanus Niger, French: Alain le Noir; died 1098) was the second lord of the Honour of Richmond from 1093 until his death.

He was a younger son of Odo, Count of Penthièvre.

[1] Alan either had an affair with, or was married to, the nun Gunnhild of Wilton Abbey, a daughter of King Harold II.

Gunnhild had earlier eloped with his elder brother.

He was succeeded at Richmond by another brother, Stephen, Count of Tréguier.