of Charlemagne, was abbot of Corbie. In 822, he founded Corvey Abbey (Corbeia nova or "new Corbie") on the territory of Höxter in Westphalia. Adela of France, Countess of Flanders (1009–1079), countess of Corbie, married Baldwin V, Count of Flanders(c. 1030-1070); their son, Baldwin of Mons became Baldwin VI, Count of Flanders. Saint Gérard (born at Corbie in 1025): abbot and confessor. Saint Colette (born at Corbie in 1381): reformer of the Franciscan Order Eugène Lefebvre, aviation pioneer, born at Corbie 4 October 1878. He was the first pilot to be killed at the controls of his aeroplane, 7 September 1909 Twin towns Höxter, Germany Pickering, Great Britain See also Communes of the Somme department References External links Corbie town site Catholic Encyclopedia (Corbie) Communes of Somme (department) Picardy