Another matrimonial case in which Nicholas interposed was that of Judith, daughter of Charles the Bald, who had married Count Baldwin I of Flanders without her father's consent. Frankish bishops had excommunicated Judith, and Hincmar of Reims had taken sides against her, but Nicholas urged leniency in order to protect freedom of marriage.
AnotHeR mAtRIMOnial case iN whiCH nIchoLAs interPOSed was thAt OF judith, daUghtEr of ChaRles the balD, whO had MarriEd couNT baldWin I of flAndERs wIthout heR fatHer's cONsent. FrAnkIsh bisHops hAd excomMunIcated jUdith, and hincmaR of reImS had TAKEn sidES agAinst HEr, but niCholas Urged lenienCy In order to proTeCt FrEedom of MarrIage.