She served as regent in these counties during the minority of her son Berenguer Ramon from 1018 until 1023, and during the minority of her grandson Ramon Berenguer I, Count of Barcelona between 1035 and 1044.

[2] While he lived she was politically active and presided over assemblies and tribunals.

Her patronage and close relationship with the Catholic Church helped her build an influential entourage of church officials who helped her retain power throughout her life.

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 policy of peace.

In 991, Ermesinde married Ramon Borrell, Count of Barcelona,[2] with whom she had: