The kingdom of Burgundy covered the area south of the duchy of Upper Lotharingia, west of the duchy of Swabia and the Alps, and east of the duchy of Burgundy. It stretched southwards to the Mediterranean, where it included the county and marquisate of Provence. The Burgundian kingdom lay east of the demarcation line between the kingdom of the West Franks and the kingdom of Lotharingia, set under the 843 Treaty of Verdun, and so fell under imperial jurisdiction after the disintegration of Lotharingia. Imperial control was reinforced after the death of King Rudolf III in 1032, when the kingdom of Burgundy passed to the kings of Germany, although it remained outside the territory of the Holy Roman Empire. This transfer of suzerainty to Germany, whose kings had always experienced difficulties in imposing centralised administration over their already extensive and diverse territories, presented the local Burgundian nobility with an opportunity to consolidate its power.

The kingdom of Burgundy splintered, broadly into four main areas each of which followed its separate course of development. In the south, the county and marquisate of Provence renounced its allegiance to the empire in 1081, which in the long-term facilitated its eventual incorporation into the French kingdom. In the western part of the central area, the counties of Lyon and Forez, and the Dauphinois, were also eventually incorporated into the kingdom of France. To the east, Geneva, Faucigny and Maurienne were incorporated into the territories of the counts of Savoy, which also covered large parts of northern Italy. In the north, the county of Burgundy evolved some time during the 11th century as the rump of the old kingdom.

The evolution of the counties in the kingdom of Burgundy was complex, particularly because the territory lay within so many different ecclesiastical provinces and dioceses. During Merovingian and Carolingian times, the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the area of the future kingdom was divided between the archbishoprics of Besançon in the north, Lyon to the west (which also included most of the territory of the future duchy of Burgundy), Vienne to the south-west, and Tarentaise to the south-east. The archbishoprics of Embrun and Arles covered the eastern and southern parts of Provence. The northern ecclesiastical province of Besançon was divided into Besançon itself, and the bishoprics of Basel to the north-east (whose territory covered the duchy of Alsace and parts of the duchy of Swabia), Lausanne and Nyon. The diocese of Besançon was the area in which the county of Burgundy later evolved and was originally divided into five administrative pagi:

the pagus Warascorum (le Varais) straddled the river Doubs, was centred on the town of Besançon, and later formed the doyennés of Baume-les-Dames, Salins, Sexte and Varasque.
the pagus Scotingorum (Escuens) was later divided into the ecclesiastical doyennés of Lons-le-Saulnier and Montagnes.
the pagus Amaus was later divided into the ecclesiastical doyennés of Gray, Dôle and Neublans.
the pagus Portensis was centred around Port-sur-Saône, and covered the ecclesiastical doyennés of Faverney, Granges, Luxeuil, Rougemont and Traves.
the pagus Alsegundia straddled the dioceses of Besançon and Basel, included the ecclesiastical doyennés of Ajoye and Elsgau, and was the area in which the counties of Montbéliard and Ferrette (see the document ALSACE) later emerged[1].

The diocese of Nyon, based in the Roman colonia Equestris, was replaced in the early middle ages by the dioceses of Geneva (shared with the province of Vienne), Belley and Annecy. The pagus Genevensis was based around Geneva, which Dessaix subdivides into four minor pagi: the pagus Genevensis itself, the pagus Falciniacus (Faucigny, east of Annecy), the pagus Allingiensis (Chablais, immediately to the south of Lake Geneva) and the pagus Albanensis (Albanais, around Annecy)[2]. To the north-west of Geneva, along the northern bank of the river Rhône, the pagus Equestricus is referred to in documentation during the 10th and early 11th centuries. Gingins-la-Sarra suggests that this territory emerged as an offshoot from the county of Geneva at the end of the 9th century[3], although Longnon hypothesises that its name, derived from the ancient Roman colonia, is unlikely to have been revived as such at that time and that the pagus must have existed independently much before then[4]. The pagus Bellicensis corresponded with the diocesis of Belley and later evolved into the area of Bugey.

The diocesis of Lausanne comprised the pagus Waldensis (Vaud), the pagus Everdunensis (Yverdon) and the pagus Wisliacensis or Villiacensis (around Avenches and Payerne). The archbishopric of Tarentaise (Tarentasia) fell mostly in northern Italy, but its western part included the pagus Vallensis (equivalent to the present-day Swiss canton of Valais), and the diocesis of Aosta (pagus Augustanus).

South and west of Geneva, lay the area which fell within the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the province of Vienne. The diocese of Grenoble gave rise to the pagus Gratianopolitanus (based on the town of Grenoble), the pagus Salmorincensis (derived from Sermorens, nowadays a suburb of Voiron, and headquartered at Tullins), and the future county of Savoie (Saboia, pagus Savogiensis) in the north-east. Concerning the county of Savoy, it should be noted that no references have been found to the area as a county until the early 13th century, when Thomas I Comte de Maurienne appears to have been the first head of his family to have used the title "Comte de Savoie". The administration of the area during the 9th-11th centuries remains unelucidated. The diocese of Maurienne (which was disbanded by Emperor Konrad II in 1033), comprised the pagus Maurianensis centred on the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, the pagus Briantinus centred on Briançon, and the pagus Segusinus in which emerged the county of Susa.

The diocesis of Lyon, the southernmost of the archiepiscopal province of the same name which covered most of the territory of the duchy of Burgundy, also fell within the kingdom of Burgundy and formed the pagus Lugdunensis (Lyon), the pagus Rodanensis (based at Roanne) and the pagus Forensis (Forez).

The present document sets out the main noble families in the area of the kingdom of Burgundy, divided into the counties of Burgundy, Belley, Forez and Lyon, Geneva, Montbéliard, Neuchâtel, Vaud/Valais, and Viennois/Albon. The ruling families in PROVENCE and SAVOY are shown in those separate documents.

Chapter 1. COMTES PALATINS de BOURGOGNE

Adalbert King of Italy fled to Burgundy after he was expelled from Italy by Emperor Otto I. His widow married Henri Duke of Burgundy [Capet], who adopted their son Othon-Guillaume as his heir. Othon-Guillaume acquired the county of Mâcon, in the duchy of Burgundy, by marrying the widow of the previous count (see the document BURGUNDY DUCHY, NOBILITY). After Duke Henri died in 1002, his adopted son unsuccessfully claimed the succession to the duchy of Burgundy. After the death in 1032 of Rudolf III, last king of Burgundy, one branch of Othon-Guillaume's descendants established themselves to the east of the river Saône in the area around Salins and Besançon. The county of Burgundy developed in this area some time during the 11th century, although it is difficult to be precise about the date. According to Bouchard, the title "Comte de Bourgogne" was purely descriptive in the early years of the century and did not reflect any political reality[5]. The first reference to "palatine" as a supplementary title of the counts of Burgundy occurs in the Relatio Piis Operibus Ottonis Episcopi Bambergensis which names "Agnate palatina comitissa"[6], the wife of Comte Guillaume II who died in 1125. The precise origin of the this title "palatine" has not been identified. As the title was usually associated with a function attached to one of the royal palaces, the counts of Burgundy may have held an unidentified position in the palace, firstly of Rudolf III King of Burgundy, and later of the Rektor of Burgundy who was appointed by the kings of Germany to act as their representative in the kingdom of Burgundy. The county passed into the sphere of influence of the Capetian kingdom of France with the marriage in 1307 of its heiress to the future Philippe V King of France, although it retained its separate administrative existence until it was consolidated in 1383 into the extensive territories of Philippe II "le Hardi" Duke of Burgundy [Valois]. The county of Burgundy was among the territories which passed to the Habsburg family as a result of the marriage in 1477 of Marie, daughter and heiress of Charles Duke of Burgundy, to the future Emperor Maximilian I.

A. COMTES de BOURGOGNE 1026-1200 (IVREA)

RENAUD 1026-1057

RENAUD de Mâcon, son of OTHON GUILLAUME Comte de Mâcon & his first wife Ermentrude de Roucy ([990]-3/4 Sep 1057, bur Besançon). Rodulfus Glaber names "Rainaldus" as one of the sons of "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" and his wife[7]. His mother's name is confirmed by the charter dated 1029 under which "Reinaldus comes filius Ottonis cognomento Vuilelmi…Yrmengardis coniugis" donated property "ecclesiam sancti Nicolai vallis iuxta Poliniacum" to Cluny, confirmed by "Rodulfus rex"[8]. The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon records a donation by "Otto comes cognomento Willelmus" with "filii eius Rainaldi" dated 1004 "pro anima Hinrici Ducis, qui eum loco filii adoptavit et genitricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti Ducis, ac filii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis"[9]. "Otto comes et uxor mea Adila" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by two charters dated to 1015 or before (during the reign of Robert I King of France) both subscribed by "Rainaldi filii sui"[10]. He succeeded his father in 1026 as RENAUD I Comte de Bourgogne, although at that time the "county of Burgundy" did not yet exist as such, Bouchard suggesting that the title was purely descriptive of the area in which Renaud exercised his power[11]. The Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne, interpolated into the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines, records that "filius eius [=comes Otto Guilelmus] comes Rainaldus" succeeded his father in "terram ultra Sagonnam" dividing the territory with his nephew "filius alterius filii eius Guidonis, alter comes Otto"[12]. Guillaume de Jumièges records that comte Renaud was imprisoned by Hugues Comte de Chalon but released with help from his father-in-law Richard II Duke of Normandy[13], dated to 1026. Renaud supported Emperor Konrad II in the latter's struggle with Eudes Comte de Blois for control over the kingdom of Burgundy after the death of the last King Rudolf III in 1032. "Raginaldus comes comitis Guillelmi filius" donated property to the abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 18 May 1037 subscribed by "Iudid comitisse uxoris eius, Guillelmi filii eius, Hugonis filii eius…"[14]. The Herimanni Augiensis Chronicon records that "Ludowicus comes" expelled "Reginoldum principem, reginæ Agnetis avunculum, sed Heinrico regi inimicum" from "castellum…Mons Piligardæ"[15]. Emperor Heinrich III defeated Comte Renaud in battle after the latter besieged Montbéliard, forcing him to swear allegiance to the Comte de Montbéliard at Soleure in 1045. Herimannus records that "Reginolf et Gerolt Burgundiones" submitted to Heinrich III King of Germany "apud Solodurum" [Solothurn] in 1045[16].

m [firstly] (before 1 Sep 1016) ADELAIS de Normandie, daughter of RICHARD II Duke of Normandy & his first wife Judith de Rennes [Bretagne] ([1000]-7 Jul [after 1030]). Guillaume de Jumièges records that Duke Richard and Judith had three daughters, of which one named Adelise married "Renaud comte de Bourgogne"[17]. Orderic Vitalis records her marriage and calls her amita of William I King of England[18]. Rodulfus Glaber states that "filiam Richardi Rotomagensis ducis, Adeledam" married Renaud[19]. "Otto comes qui nominatur Willelmus" issued a charter dated 2 Nov 1023 subscribed by "Raynardi comitis, Adheleydis uxoris eius"[20]. "Raynaldi comitis, Adheleys uxoris eius" subscribed the charter dated 1030 by which "Robertus regis Roberti filius et regis Henrici filii eius germanus…Burgundie Dux" restored property to Cluny[21].

[m secondly JUDITH, daughter of --- (-after 18 May 1037). "Raginaldus comes comitis Guillelmi filius" donated property to the abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 18 May 1037 subscribed by "Iudid comitisse uxoris eius, Guillelmi filii eius, Hugonis filii eius…"[22]. "Iudid comitisse" is assumed in traditional genealogies[23] to have been the same person as Adelais. However, it is also possible that she was Comte Renaud's second wife, Adelais having died earlier. This may be corroborated by Renaud's sons being described in the charter as "filii eius" rather than "filii eorum", although the use of these two grammatical variants is inconsistent in contemporary sources.]

Comte Renaud I & his [first] wife had four children:

1. GUILLAUME de Bourgogne (-12 Nov 1087, bur Besançon). Guillaume de Jumièges names "Guillaume et Gui" as the two sons of "Renaud comte de Bourgogne" and Adelais[24]. He succeeded his father in 1057 as GUILLAUME I "le Grand" Comte de Bourgogne.

- see below.

2. GUY de Bourgogne (-after 1069). Guillaume de Jumièges names "Guillaume et Gui" as the two sons of "Renaud comte de Bourgogne" and Adelais[25]. His parentage is also given by Orderic Vitalis[26]. The Archbishop of Rouen and the Comte d'Arques proposed Guy as duke of Normandy, his claim being through his mother, in place of his cousin the infant Guillaume "le bâtard". Guy remained in Normandy, where he was brought up with his cousin and was given the castles of Brionne and Vernon. Still pursuing his claim, he tried to capture Duke Guillaume in 1046 with the help of Néel de Saint-Sauveur, Renouf vicomte de Bayeux and Haimon "le Dentu", but was forced to flee and was finally defeated at Le Val-lès-Dunes in 1047. He was besieged in his castle for three years, pardoned by Duke Guillaume, sought refuge temporarily at the court of Geoffroy Comte d'Anjou, and returned to Burgundy where he continually plotted to dispossess his brother over a period of ten years[27]. Guillaume de Jumièges also records in some detail the rebellion of "Gui fils de Renaud comte des Bourguignons"[28].

3. HUGUES de Bourgogne (-after 1045). "Raginaldus comes comitis Guillelmi filius" donated property to the abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 18 May 1037 subscribed by "Iudid comitisse uxoris eius, Guillelmi filii eius, Hugonis filii eius…"[29].

4. FOULQUES de Bourgogne . He is named in one charter[30]. Bouchard suggests that he was the same person as "Foulques de Joux"[31], who is named in the Miraculis S. Mariæ Laudunensis as "nobilissimus princeps in Burgundia…Falco de Jur, vel de Serrata" when recording his marriage, in its recital of the ancestry of Bartholomée Bishop of Laon[32]. However, according to Europäische Stammtafeln, the husband of Aelis de Ramerupt was Conon "Falcon" de La Sarraz [Grandson], whose death is estimated to "before 1114". If Conon died soon before that date, it is unlikely that Bouchard´s suggestion could be correct.

GUILLAUME I 1057-1087, RENAUD II 1087-1097, GUILLAUME II 1097-1125, GUILLAUME III 1125-1127, RENAUD III 1127-1149, BEATRIX 1149-1184

GUILLAUME de Bourgogne, son of RENAUD I Comte de Bourgogne & his [first] wife Adelais de Normandie ([1024]-12 Nov 1087, bur Besançon). Guillaume de Jumièges names "Guillaume et Gui" as the two sons of "Renaud comte de Bourgogne" and Adelais[33]. His parentage also is given by Orderic Vitalis[34]. He succeeded his father in 1057 as GUILLAUME I "le Grand" Comte de Bourgogne. For about ten years he fought his brother Guy ex-Comte de Brionne who attempted to dispossess him. He was one of the princes called upon by Pope Gregory VII in 1074 to help defend St Peter's[35]. He succeeded in 1078 as Comte de Mâcon, when his cousin Guy [II] Comte de Mâcon entered holy orders.

m ([1049/57]) ETIENNETTE, daughter of --- ([1035]-after 19 Oct 1088). Szabolcs de Vajay[36] demonstrates that his earlier hypothesis concerning a Lotharingian origin of Etiennette is incorrect[37]. According to Père Anselme, she was the daughter of Berenguer Ramón I "el Curvo" Conde de Barcelona[38], but there appears to be no contemporary documentation on which this is based. Settipani suggests that Etiennette may have been the daughter of Bernard [II] Comte de Bigorre & his first wife Clémence, based solely on onomastics[39], but the possible motivation for a marriage between these two families has not been identified.

Comte Guillaume I & his wife had [thirteen] children:

1. EUDES [Othon] de Bourgogne (-before 12 Nov 1087). Comte Guillaume donated property to Besançon cathedral in memory of his "late son Otto"[40].

2. RENAUD (-[Palestine 1097 or Summer 1101]). "Rainaldus comes Matisconensis" made a donation to Cluny dated [1086] subscribed by "Willelmi patris mei"[41]. His father installed him in [1078] as Comte de Mâcon. He succeeded his father in 1087 as RENAUD II Comte de Bourgogne. He joined the First Crusade, appointing his younger brother Etienne as regent of Bourgogne-Comté during his absence. Albert of Aix records that "Reinoldo duce Burgundiæ, fratre Stephani, vice ipsius Burgundiam regentis" had left for Jerusalem before the Lombard expedition, passed the winter at Antioch, and joined Welf I Duke of Bavaria on his journey to Jerusalem, but died and was buried en route[42]. If this is correct, Renaud must have died in Summer 1101. m (before [1085], separated) REGINA [Kuniza] von Oltingen, daughter of KUNO Graf von Oltingen & his wife --- de Luxembourg (-after 12 Apr 1107). "Regina ex prosapia non obscura…comitis Cononis filia qui frater extit Conraldi viri…in itinere Jerosolimitano defuncti, generi nimirum comitis Pictaviensis" donated property to the abbey of Marcigny-sur-Loire where she was about to become a nun, for the foundation of the priory of Aiwaille, by charter dated 1088, which states that "me maritalis jugi sarcina exoneravit" suggesting an amicable separation from her husband[43]. The charter dated 1095 under which "Guillelmus comes" donated property to Marcigny-sur-Loire names "mater mea Cuniza Cononis filia"[44]. She is named "mater mea Regina" in her son's 1107 charter which also names her father "avi ac nutritoris mei Cononis comitis"[45]. Comte Renaud II & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME ([1085]-murdered after 3 Jan 1125). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 12 Sep 1095 under which "Guillelmus comes filio Rainaldi" confirmed a donation by "mater mea Cuniza Cononis filia" to the abbey of Marcigny-sur-Loire[46]. His charter dated 1107 (see below) indicates that Guillaume was brought up by his maternal grandfather, receiving a German rather than French education, hence his subsequent nickname. He succeeded his father in 1097 as GUILLAUME II "l'Allemand" Comte [Palatin] de Bourgogne, Comte de Mâcon. "Comes Willelmus quem vocabant Alamannum" granted concessions relating to the town of Auxerre in Macon to Cluny by charter 1106[47]. "Willelmus Burgundionum comes et Mathicensium" confirmed previous donations by "antecessores mei…Rainaldus pater meus filius Willelmi, et ipse Willelmus filius alterius Rainaldi, et ipse Rainaldus filius alterius Willelmi et…Stephanus comes patruus meus…mater mea Regina" to Cluny by charter 1107 before 13 Aug made "pro…anime…avi ac nutritoris mei Cononis comitis"[48]. He was murdered by his barons, who claimed that he had been carried away by the devil following his abuses of church property. m ([1107]) AGNES von Zähringen, daughter of BERTHOLD II Herzog von Zähringen & his wife Agnes von Rheinfelden. The Relatio Piis Operibus Ottonis Episcopi Bambergensis names "Agnate palatina comitissa", implying that she was sister of "Chuno dux"[49]. This is confirmed by the Gesta Friderici of Otto of Freising which names her son "Gwillehelmus…puer…ex parte patris consanguineus, Conradi vero ducis sororis filius"[50]. Comte Guillaume II & his wife had one child:

i) GUILLAUME ([1110]-murdered Payerne Abbey 9 Feb or 1 Mar 1127, bur Cluny Priory Nirves). A charter of Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon dated to [1126/43] refers to "post mortem comitis Willelmi et Alemani patris alterius Willelmi"[51]. The Gesta Friderici of Otto of Freising names "Gwillehelmus…puer…ex parte patris consanguineus, Conradi vero ducis sororis filius"[52]. He succeeded his father in 1125 as GUILLAUME III "l'Enfant" Comte [Palatin] de Bourgogne, Comte de Mâcon. One of the Continuations of Sigebert records that "Guilelmum comitem Sedunensium" was murdered "1127 III Kal Mar" in the church of Payerne "at the instigation of demons"[53]. The Annales Sancti Disibodi record that "Wilhelmus princeps Burgundiæ" was killed "a suis" in 1127[54]. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "pater [domini Guillelmi de Glana] Petrus et frater suus Guillelmus de Glana" were killed "V Id Feb…apud Paterniacum" in 1126 "cum…comes Viennensi qui etiam comes Solodorensis et dominus Salinensis" and were all buried "in prioratu Cluniacensi…in insula…in lacu de Nirvez"[55]. After his death, his maternal uncle Konrad I Herzog von Zähringen claimed the county of Burgundy, and Lothar von Süpplingenburg King of Germany conferred the territory on him[56].

3. GUILLAUME de Bourgogne (-before 1090). He is named in Europäische Stammtafeln[57] as the third son of Comte Guillaume but the primary source on which this is based has not been identified.

4. ERMENTRUDE de Bourgogne ([1050/55][58]-1106 or after, bur Autun Cathedral). "Filia Wilelmi comitis de Burgundia Hermentrudis et filii sui Fridericus, Raginaudus, Theodericus" founded the Cluniac abbey of Froidefontaine by charter dated 8 Mar 1105 in which she names "suis antecessoribus…Lodewico, Sophia eius uxore, et filiis eorum Brunone, Theoderico, Lodewico, Friderico, filiabus vero Mathilde, Sophia, Beatrice, filiis autem Theoderici atque sue uxoris Hermentrudis, Lodewico, Wilelmo, Hugone", witnessed by "Henricus de Suarca cum genero suo Gerunch, Gotefridus filius avunculi eiusdem comitis [Friderici]"[59]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ermentrudem" as wife of "Theodericum [filius comiti Montionis Ludovico]" specifying that she was heiress to Montbéliard[60]. She retired to the château de Montbéliard after the death of her husband. She subscribed a sale act of her son Renaud in 1106[61]. m ([1065]) THIERRY de Mousson, son of LOUIS Comte de Mousson & his wife Sophie of Upper Lotharingia ([1045]-1/2 Jan 1103, bur Autun Cathedral).

5. GUY de Bourgogne (Château de Quingey [1060]-Rome 13 Dec 1124, bur Rome Lateran Church). Orderic Vitalis names his father[62], his parentage being confirmed by his own reference to his brother Hugues Archsbishop of Besançon in his letters[63]. William of Tyre specifies that Pope Calixtus II was previously named "Guido", but does not specify his origin other than calling him "secundum carnem nobilis" and that he was "consanguineus" of Emperor Heinrich V[64]. The birth order of the children of Guillaume I Comte Palatin de Bourgogne is uncertain. Most authorities place Guy after his brother Hugues, but if his supposed birth date is correct he must have been one of the older sons. Archbishop of Vienne 1088. Administrator of Besançon 1107/09. A fierce critic of Pope Pascal II's capitulation to Emperor Heinrich V concerning the right to appoint bishops, Guy presided over a synod at Vienne Sep 1112 which declared the practice of lay investiture heretic and excommunicated the emperor. He was elected Pope CALIXTUS II by a small group of cardinals, crowned at Vienne 9 Feb 1119, his election being ratified in Rome retrospectively 1 Mar 1119. After an attempt to negotiate a compromise with the emperor, he confirmed the prohibition of lay investiture at Reims 29/30 Oct 1119, moving on to Rome which he entered triumphantly 3 Jun 1120. He besieged Sutri in Apr 1121 and forced the surrender of anti-Pope Gregory VIII, whom he humiliated by parading him on a camel through Rome. From a position of power, he was able to negotiate the end to the emperor's right of spiritual investiture, while maintaining his right of temporal investiture, agreed in the Concordat of Worms 23 Sep 1122 and ratified by the First Lateran Council in Mar 1123. The Series Episcoporum Viennensium records the death "1124 XIV Kal Ian" of "sanctus Guido frater Stephani Burgundie principis", specifying that he was elected Bishop of Vienne in 1088 and was buried in Rome "in ecclesia Lateranensi"[65].

6. ETIENNE [I] "Tête-Hardi" (-murdered Ascalon 27 May 1102). He and his brothers Raimond and Hugues called themselves sons of the "most noble count William" in a late-11th century document[66]. He succeeded in [1087] as Comte de Mâcon, Seigneur de Varasque. Albert of Aix records that "Reinoldo duce Burgundiæ, fratre Stephani, vice ipsius Burgundiam regentis" left for Jerusalem, indicating that his brother Etienne was appointed regent in the county of Burgundy in his place[67]. He himself joined the Crusade some time after the death of his brother. Albert of Aix records that "Stephanus…dux Burgundiæ…" joined with the Lombard contingent on the second wave of the First Crusade, dated to late 1100 from the context[68]. He commanded troops with Etienne Comte de Blois; they were defeated by the Turks at Marsivam. William of Tyre records the presence at the second capture of Tortosa in 1102 of "Stephanus comes Burgundiæ"[69]. Albert of Aix records that "Conradus, Arpinus, Stephanus Blesensis itemque Stephanus de Burgundia" were captured at Ramla after being burned in a tower, and that "Stephano itemque Stephano" were beheaded, dated to mid-1102 from the context[70]. m ([1090]) BEATRIX de Lorraine, daughter of GERARD IV Duke of Upper Lotharingia [Lorraine] & his wife Hadwide --- (-[1116/17]). "Stephanus comes Burgundie et dominus de Treva" donated property to Cluny by charter dated [1100] in which he refers to his wife as "filia ducis Lotharingie" but does not name her[71]. The primary source which names her has not yet been identified. Comte Etienne I & his wife had four children:

a) ISABELLE de Mâcon ([1090/95]-after 1125). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Elizabeth sororem comitis Raynaldi de Burgundia" as wife of "Hugo comes Campanie"[72], but the primary source which confirms their parentage has not yet been identified. m ([1110], repudiated) as his second wife, HUGUES I Comte de Troyes, son of THIBAUT III Comte de Blois & his third wife Alix de Valois ([1074]-Palestine 14 Jun 1126). Illegitimate son by an unknown father.

i) EUDES "le Champenois" . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Odonem…de Canlita" as son of "Hugo comes Campanie" & his [second] wife but specifies that "dictum est a phisicis comiti Hugoni…non habebat possibilitatem generandi" and therefore that Eudes could not be his son[73]. Hugues Comte de Troyes refused to acknowledge Eudes as his son, who must therefore be considered illegitimate. He is called nephew of Comte Renaud III and Comte Guillaume III in charters of the archbishop of Besançon[74]. He was the ancestor of the family "de CHAMPLITTE".

- VICOMTES de DIJON, CHAMPLITTE.

b) RENAUD de Mâcon (-22 Jan 1148 or 20 Jan 1149). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Elizabeth sororem comitis Raynaldi de Burgundia" as wife of "Hugo comes Campanie"[75], but the primary source which confirms their parentage has not yet been identified. He succeeded his father in 1102 as Comte de Mâcon, under the guardianship of his uncle Guy, who was then Archbishop of Vienne[76]. He succeeded his second cousin in 1127 as RENAUD III Comte [Palatin] de Bourgogne. He defeated Konrad I Herzog von Zähringen, who claimed Bourgogne-Comté after the death of his nephew Comte Palatin Guillaume II. However, after refusing to swear allegiance to Emperor Lothar for his imperial lands, Renaud was captured and brought before the emperor by Herzog Konrad and these territories were confiscated. He was known as "le franc-comte", the origin of the name of the area later known as Franche-Comté. The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "XVIII Kal Feb" of "Rainaldus comes"[77]. m ([1130]) AGATHE de Lorraine, daughter of SIMON II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Adélaïde de Hainaut. 1130/48. The Gesta Friderici of Otto of Freising records the wife of Comte Renaud as "Simonis Lotharingiorum ducis filiam"[78]. Comte Renaud III refers to Agathe as his collateralis in a charter, which Bouchard suggests was a term not generally used to mean wife[79]. She was first cousin once removed of her husband but no mention of a Papal dispensation for the marriage has so far been identified. “Matheus...Lotharingorum Dux et marchio” donated property to Tart abbey, with the consent of “uxoris mee Berthe...fratris mei Balduini et Agathe sororis mee”, by charter dated 1142[80]. Comte Renaud III & his wife had one child:

i) BEATRIX de Bourgogne ([1145]-Jouhe near Dôle 15 Nov 1184, bur Speyer). The Continuatio Admuntensis records the marriage of Emperor Friedrich in 1156 to "Beatricem filiam Reginoldi comitis" after repudiating "filia Diepoldi marchionis"[81]. She succeeded her father in [1148/49] as BEATRIX Ctss [Palatine] de Bourgogne, under the regency of her uncle Guillaume. The latter attempted to usurp her titles but was defeated by Emperor Friedrich I, who later married Béatrix. She was crowned as empress at St Peter's in Rome 1 Aug 1167 by Pope Pascal III[82], and crowned as Queen of Burgundy at Vienne in Aug 1178. m (Würzburg 17 Jun 1156) as his second wife, Emperor FRIEDRICH I "Barbarossa" King of Germany, son of FRIEDRICH II von Staufen Duke of Swabia & his first wife Judith of Bavaria [Welf] (1122-drowned Göks or Saleph River, Asia Minor 10 Jun 1190, bur Tarsus [entrails], Antioch St Peter [flesh], Tyre Cathedral [legs]).

- see below, Part B.

c) GUILLAUME de Mâcon (-27 Sep 1155). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Renaldus [de Burgundia] fratrem comitem Guilelmum" when recording his marriage[83]. He succeeded in 1120 as Comte de Mâcon. Comte d'Auxonne 1127. He joined the Second Crusade 1147-1149. Regent of Bourgogne-Comté for his niece, he attempted to deprive her of her inheritance.

- COMTES de MÂCON, COMTES d'AUXONNE.

d) CLEMENCE [Marguerite] de Mâcon (-Abbaye des Ayes [28 Jan/8 Feb] 1164, bur Abbaye des Ayes). The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that "Stephani Burgundiæ comitis filia, soror…Rainaldi et Guillermi, neptisque…Papæ Callixti" married "comitis Guigonis Dalphini" in celebrations conducted by "principe Guigone veteri, eiusdem Guigone patre"[84]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records that "Guigo secundus" married "Macildam vel Clementiam filiam Stephani seu Sophini, Burgundiæ ducis, neptem papæ Claixti secundi"[85]. She founded the Abbaye des Ayes after the death of her husband. A monumental inscription at the abbey of Ayes, near Grenoble, records the death "VI Id Feb" in 1164 of "Margareta comitissa"[86]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death "VII Kal Jan" of "Margareta comitissa"[87]. m ([1120]) GUIGUES [VI] d'Albon Dauphin de Viennois, son of GUIGUES [V] d'Albon Dauphin de Viennois & his wife Regina [Matilda] --- ([1090/1100]-killed in battle La Buissière 28 Jun 1142, bur Notre Dame de Grenoble).

e) HUMBERT (-1162). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archbishop of Besançon 1134-1162.

7. SIBYLLE de Bourgogne ([1065]-after 1103). "Sybilla uxor mea" witnessed the donation to Cluny of "Oddo dux Burgundie", also witnessed by "Wilelmus comes…genitor iam dicte uxoris mee"[88]. Her origin is also recorded by Orderic Vitalis[89]. Nun at the abbey of Fontevraud. m (1080) EUDES I "Borel" Duke of Burgundy, son of HENRI de Bourgogne "le Damoiseau" & his wife --- ([1060]-Tarsus, Cilicia 23 Mar 1103, bur Abbaye de Cîteaux, Côte-d'Or, Chapelle Saint-Georges).

8. RAYMOND de Bourgogne ([1070]-Grajal 13/20 Sep 1107, bur Santiago de Compostela, Cathedral Santiago el Mayor). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Raymundem in Hispania comitem" as brother of "Hugo…Bisuntinensis archiepiscopus", when recording the latter's appointment as archbishop[90], although in a later passage the same source records "comitis Raymundi" as "fratris comitis Pontii de Tolosa"[91] which is inconsistent with other sources. "Wilelmus comes Burgundie" names "Rainaldi et Raimundi filiorum meorum" in his donation to Cluny dated [1086][92]. "Raymundus…Burgundie comes filius Willermi…comitis" donated property to Saint-Bénigne de Dijon by charter dated to [1087/92] subscribed by "Hugonis archiepiscopi Bisuntini fratris mei, Stephani comitis fratris mei"[93]. Comte d'Amous. He joined the expedition of the Eudes I Duke of Burgundy to Spain in 1086/87, following a call from the abbey of Cluny to fight "the infidel"[94]. Reilly suggests that he was betrothed after the failure to capture Tudela in Summer 1087, when he speculates that the Burgundians would have visited the court of Castile[95]. Raymond remained in Castile following his betrothal to Infanta Urraca. "Raymondus gener regis" confirmed the donation by "Adefonsus…Hispaniarum rex…cum coniuge mea Constantia regina" of property to the monastery of San Salvador de Oña by charter dated 1 May 1092[96]. Conde de Galicia y Coimbra [before 1093], his father-in-law transferred the newly acquired cities of Lisbon, Santarém and Cintra to him in May 1093. Governor of the city of Toledo. He made a mutual pact [Dec 1094/Jul 1095] with Henri de Bourgogne, Conde de Portugal, pledging to grant him Toledo (or in default, Galicia) in return for his support in securing Castile and León for Raimond[97]. Conde de Grajal Jan 1098[98]. "Raimundus comes frater comitis Stephani" donated property to Cluny by charter dated [1100][99]. He established his principal stronghold in the castle of Grajal in 1102[100]. By this time, Raymond had acquired a commanding position in Castile as husband of the heir presumptive to the throne. A funeral elegy of "domnus Raymundus comes Hispanie qui de stirpe comitum Burgundie ortus" is recorded in the cartulary of Saint-Bénigne-de-Dijon in a charter dated 20 Sep 1107 which names "Hugo frater suus Bisuntinus archiepiscopus"[101]. m (betrothed [Summer 1087], Toledo [1 May 1092/Jan 1093]) as her first husband, Infanta doña URRACA de Castilla y León, daughter of ALFONSO VI King of Castile and León & his third wife Constance de Bourgogne [Capet] (late 1080[102]-Saldaña 8 Mar 1126, bur León, Monastery of San Isidoro). Condesa de Galicia 1093. She succeeded her father in 1109 as URRACA I Queen of Castile and León.

- KINGS OF CASTILE.

9. HUGUES de Bourgogne (-13 Sep 1103). He and his brothers Etienne and Raimond called themselves sons of the "most noble count William" in a late-11th century document[103]. Archbishop of Besançon 1086.

10. GISELE de Bourgogne ([1075]-after 1133). Her parentage is deduced from Suger saying that her daughter Adelaide, wife of Louis VI "le Gros" King of France, was the niece of Pope Calixtus II[104]. This is corroborated by "Guido Viennensis archiepiscopus" (later Pope Calixtus II) addressing a letter to "nepoti suo Amedeo comiti" (Amedée III Comte de Savoie, son of Gisèle by her first marriage) dated [1115][105]. Her date of birth is estimated from her having given birth to five children by her second husband whom she married in [1105], and assuming that she was no more than 17 years old when she gave birth to her first child by her first husband. Her second marriage is confirmed by Orderic Vitalis who records the marriage of Guillaume de Normandie and the daughter of Raniero III Marchese di Monferrato, naming both the bride's parents and specifying that the marriage was arranged by the bride's uterine half-sister, Adélaïde de Maurienne Queen of France[106]. m firstly ([1090]) HUMBERT II "le Renforcé" Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie, son of AMEDEE II Comte de Savoie Marchese di Susa & his wife Jeanne [de Genève] ([1072]-Moûtiers 19 Oct 1103, bur Moûtiers). Marchese di Turino 1094. m secondly ([1105]) RANIERI Marchese di Monferrato, son of GUGLIELMO III Marchese di Ravenna & his second wife Otta di Agledo (-[1135/37]).

11. CLEMENCE de Bourgogne ([1078]-[1133]). "Clementie Flandrarum comitisse" is named as wife of "Robertus iunior" in the Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin[107]. Orderic Vitalis names her as wife of Count Robert but does not give her origin[108]. Her origin is confirmed by the Genealogica Comitum Flandriæ Bertiniana which names "Clementiam filiam Willelmi comitis Burgundionum cognomento Testahardith" as wife of "Rodbertus Rodberti filius"[109]. Clemence could not have been born much later than 1078, given the birth of her first child (by her first husband) in 1093. She was appointed regent in Flanders during the absence of her first husband on crusade[110]. She promoted the monastic movement and introduced Cluniac rule into several abbeys in Flanders[111]. She founded Bourbourg Abbey with her first husband in [1103]. "Balduinus Flandrensium comes et Clementia comitissa" confirmed the donation of the church of Saint-Bertin to Cluny made by "dominus meus Rotbertus comes", by charter 12 Apr 1112[112]. She opposed the succession in 1119 of Count Charles, supporting the candidature of Guillaume d'Ypres[113]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. The Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin records the death in [1133] of "Clementia Roberti iunioris vidua" and specifies that "eatenus pene terciam partem Flandrie dotis loco tenuit"[114], although it is curious that this does not refer to her second husband who was still alive when his wife died. m firstly (before 1092) ROBERT de Flandres, son of ROBERT I "le Frison" Count of Flanders & his wife Gertrud von Sachsen (1065-5 Oct 1111). He succeeded his father in 1093 as ROBERT II Count of Flanders. m secondly ([1125]) as his second wife, GODEFROI V Duke of Lower Lotharingia, Comte de Louvain, son of HENRI II Comte de Louvain & his wife Adela [van Betuwe en Teisterbant] (-25 Jan 1139, bur Afflighem Abbey).

12. [ETIENNETTE] de Bourgogne . 1108. Her origin is confirmed by her husband Lambert François naming "filium…Raynaldum…nepotem archiepiscopi Guidonis" in a charter dated 1095[115]. Guy de Bourgogne, after his election as Pope Calixtus II sent a letter to Diego Bishop of Compostela recommending "Robertum Franciscum levirum suum" for a mission, "Robertum" presumably being a copyist's error for "Lambertum"[116]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m LAMBERT FRANÇOIS de Valence Seigneur de Royans, de Peyrins et de Chabeuil, son of HUGUES Comte de Valence & his wife Adalasie de Peyrins. 1097/1125.

13. [BERTHE de Bourgogne (-early Jan 1100, bur Sahagún, León, royal monastery of Santos Facundo y Primitivo). The Chronicon Regum Legionensium names "Berta, who was of Tuscan descent" ("Bertam Tuscia oriundam") as the third of the "five legitimate wives" of King Alfonso[117]. Las crónicas anónimas de Sahagún refer to her as "otra mugger de la nacion de Lombardia llamada Berta". The precise origin of Berthe is not known. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[118], she was the daughter of Guillaume I Comte [Palatin] de Bourgogne, Comte de Vienne et de Macon, which is inconsistent with the "Tuscan descent" reported in the Chronicon Regum Legionensium. Szabolcs de Vajay suggests that she was the daughter of Guillaume Comte de Bourgogne[119]. Reilly does not mention this possible Burgundian origin of Berthe, implying that the Castilian king chose his third wife from outside the Burgundian circle in order to diminish the influence of the Burgundians at court. As Berthe de Bourgogne would have been the sister of Raymond de Bourgogne who married Infanta doña Urraca, oldest legitimate daughter of King Alfonso, around the same time that King Alfonso married Queen Berta, it is surprising that the chronicles do not refer to this relationship if it is correct. The references to "Tuscia" and "Lombardia" in the chronicles could be consistent with the family of Bourgogne [Comté] having originated in northern Italy, their ancestors being Marchesi of Ivrea until 968, although this was nearly 130 years before the date of Queen Berta's marriage. Reilly dates this marriage to "during the Christmas season of 1094", but does not state his source[120]. In a later passage, Reilly states that the first reference to Berta as queen is dated 28 Apr 1095[121]. According to Reilly, Queen Berta died shortly after the new year 1100, probably before 16 Jan[122]. In another passage, he notes that the last notice of her is dated 17 Nov 1099[123]. She was dead in 25 Jan 1100, the date of the charter under which "Adefonsus…Toletani imperii rex" donated the churches of "Sancti Facundi et Sancti Primitivi…cum sua villa…Villaverde", ceded by "comitis Monini Fernandis…in vita sua dederam uxori mee Berte regine", to Cluny, confirmed by "Raimundus totius Gallecie comes et gener regis, Urraca soror regis, Urraca regis filia et Raimundi comitis uxor, Enricus Portugalensis comes, uxor ipsius Tarasia filia regis…"[124]. m ([Dec] 1094) as his fourth wife, ALFONSO VI King of Castile and Leon, son of don FERNANDO I "el Magno" King of Castile and León & his wife doña Sancha de León (Compostela [1037]-Toledo 30 Jun 1109, bur Sahagún, León, San Mancio chapel in the royal monastery of Santos Facundo y Primitivo).]

B. COMTES PALATINS de BOURGOGNE 1184-1200 (HOHENSTAUFEN)

BEATRIX 1149-1184, OTHON I 1189-1200

Emperor FRIEDRICH I "Barbarossa" King of Germany, son of FRIEDRICH II von Staufen Duke of Swabia & his first wife Judith of Bavaria [Welf] (1122-drowned Göks or Saleph River, Asia Minor 10 Jun 1190, bur Tarsus [entrails], Antioch St Peter [flesh], Tyre Cathedral [legs]).

m (Würzburg 17 Jun 1156) BEATRIX Ctss Palatin de Bourgogne, daughter and heiress of RENAUD III Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Agathe de Lorraine ([1145]-Jouhe, near Dôle 15 Nov 1184, bur Speyer Cathedral). The Continuatio Admuntensis records the marriage of Emperor Friedrich in 1156 to "Beatricem filiam Reginoldi comitis" after repudiating "filia Diepoldi marchionis"[125]. She succeeded her father [1148/49] as BEATRIX Ctss [Palatine] de Bourgogne, under the regency of her uncle Guillaume. The latter attempted to usurp her titles but was defeated by Emperor Friedrich I, who later married Béatrix. She was crowned empress at St Peter's in Rome 1 Aug 1167 by Pope Pascal III[126], and Queen of Burgundy at Vienne Aug 1178.

Emperor Friedrich I & his wife had eleven children:

1. other children: see GERMANY KINGS.

2. OTTO von Staufen ([Jun/Jul] 1170-Besançon 13 Jan 1200, bur Besançon Saint-Etienne). William of Tyre (Continuator) names him as son of Emperor Friedrich[127]. The Annales Stadenses names (in order) "Heinrici imperatoris et Conradi Suevi et Friderici ducis Sueviæ et Ottonis sine terra et Philippi" as sons of "Beatrix imperatrix" when recording her death[128]. He succeeded in 1189 as OTHON I Comte Palatin de Bourgogne. m ([1190]) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Blois, widow of HUGUES [III] d'Oisy Châtelain de Cambrai, daughter of THIBAUT V "le Bon" Comte de Blois & his second wife Alix de France ([1170]-12 Jul 1230). "…Filiis quoque et filiabus meis Theobaldo et Ludovico atque Henrico, Margarita et Ysabella" consented to the donation by "Theobaldus Blesensis comes, Francie senesscalus" to Hôtel-Dieu, Châteaudun by charter dated 1183[129]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records "la fille dou conte Thibaut de Blois" being the wife of "Otes dus de Borgoigne"[130]. "Margareta uxor Galterii de Averna comitissa palatina Burgundie" confirmed an agreement between "Willelmum militem de Monasteriis" and Saint-Martin-des-Champs by charter dated [Jun/Aug] 1208 which also names "Hugo de Oysi filius Symonis vicecomitis, olim maritus meus"[131]. She succeeded her nephew in 1218 as Ctss de Blois et de Châteaudun. She married thirdly Gauthier [II] d'Avesnes Seigneur de Guise. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "dominus Galterus filius [Jacobi] primogeniti" married "Margareta comitatus Blesensis hærede"[132]. The necrology of the abbey of Vauduisant records the death "IV Id Jul" of "comitisse Blesensis Marguerite"[133]. Comte Othon I & his wife had two children:

a) JEANNE de Bourgogne ([1191]-[1205/08], bur Besançon Saint-Etienne). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

b) BEATRIX de Bourgogne ([1193]-7 May 1231, bur Langheim). The A Monacho Novi Monasterii Hoiensis Interpolata names "Otto comes Alemannus de Burgundia…filiam unicam Beatricem" as wife of "Otto dux Meranie"[134]. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1231 Non Mai" of "Beatrix ducissa Meranie"[135]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records her death in 1232, specifying that she was buried "in Lancheim cum marito suo Ottone duce"[136]. Heiress of the county of Burgundy. m (Bamberg 21 May 1208) as his first wife, OTTO I von Andechs Duke of Merano, son of BERTHOLD III Duke of Merano, Marchese of Istria, Graf von Andechs & his wife Agnes von Wettin (-Besançon 7 May 1234, bur Langheim). He succeeded in 1211 as OTHON II Comte Palatin de Bourgogne. Marchese di Istria 1228/1230.

- see below, Part C.

Illegitimate son by an unknown mistress:

c) HUGO . The primar source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1203.

C. COMTES PALATINS de BOURGOGNE (ANDECHS-MERANO)

OTHON II 1211-1234, OTTO III 1234-1248, ALIX 1248-1279

OTTO von Andechs, son of BERTOLD III Duke of Merano, Marchese di Istria, Graf von Andechs & his wife Agnes von Wettin (-Besançon 7 May 1234, bur Langheim). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Otto dux Meranie…filius ducis Pertoldi, frater Heinrici marchionis" when recording his death in 1234[137]. He succeeded in 1205 as OTTO I Duke of Merano. He succeeded in 1211 as OTHON II Comte Palatin de Bourgogne. Marchese di Istria 1228/1230. He negotiated a loan of 15,000 livres from Champagne, with Bourgogne-Comté as security in 1237. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1234 Non Mai" of "Otto dux Meranie" specifying that he was buried "Lancheim"[138].

m firstly (Bamberg 1208) BEATRIX de Bourgogne, daughter of OTHON I Comte Palatin de Bourgogne [Staufen] & his wife Marguerite Ctss de Blois ([1193]-7 May 1231, bur Langheim). The A Monacho Novi Monasterii Hoiensis Interpolata names "Otto comes Alemannus de Burgundia…filiam unicam Beatricem" as wife of "Otto dux Meranie"[139]. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1231 Non Mai" of "Beatrix ducissa Meranie"[140]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records her death in 1232, specifying that she was buried "in Lancheim cum marito suo Ottone duce"[141].

m secondly as her first husband, SOPHIE von Anhalt, daughter of HEINRICH I "der Fette" Graf von Anhalt und Aschersleben & his wife Irmgard von Thüringen (-[23 Nov 1272/5 Jan 1274]). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iuttam…Sophiam…Hedwigem" as daughters of "Henricum comitem de Anahalt" & his wife, specifying that Sophie married firstly "ducis Meranie" and secondly "comes Sifridus de Regenstein"[142]. She married secondly Siegfried [I] Graf von Regenstein, and thirdly Otto von Hadmersleben.

Comte Othon II & his first wife had six children:

1. OTTO von Andechs (-Burg Niesten 19 Jun 1248, bur Langheim). He succeeded his father in 1234 as OTHON III Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, Duke of Merano. He negotiated a loan of 15,000 livres from Champagne, with Bourgogne-Comté as security in 1237. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1248 XIV Kal Iul" of "Otto dux Meranie, comes palatinus Burgundie iunior" specifying that he was buried "Lancheim"[143]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records that he was killed "a suis veneno"[144]. Betrothed (contract 19 Jan [1225/26]) to BLANCHE de Champagne, daughter of THIBAUT IV Comte de Champagne & his second wife Agnes de Beaujeu (before 19 Jan 1225-Château de Hédé, Ille-et-Vilaine 11 Aug 1283, bur Hennebont, Morbihan, Abbaye cistercienne de Notre Dame de la Joie). “O Meranie dux, comes Burgundie palatinus et…Beatrix uxor eius” agreed with “Theobaldum Campanie et Brye comitem palatinum” the marriage of “Othonem filium nostrum” and “Blancham filiam ipsius Theobaldi comiti Campanie” by charter dated 19 Jan 1225[145]. m (1234) as her first husband, ELISABETH von Tirol, daughter of ALBRECHT IV Graf von Tirol & his wife Uta von Frontenhausen (-10 Oct 1256). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1239 under which her husband "Otto…dux Meranie et comes palatinus Burgundie" names "soceri sui comitis Alberti de Tyrol…uxoris sue filie sepe dicti comitis"[146]. She married secondly (1249) Gebhard [IV] Graf von Hirschberg. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1253 under which "Gebhardus…Comes de Hirzberch" confirmed a donation to Benedictbeuern by "Ottonis Ducis Meranie Comitis Palatini Burgundie et filii sui Ottonis Ducis" of property from "socer noster Albertus Comes de Tirol" by charter dated 4 Sep 1253[147]. Wegener cites a source dated 23 Nov 1254 which names the wife of Gebhard von Hirschberg as Elisabeth[148].

2. AGNES (-[1 Nov 1260/7 Jan 1263], bur Sittich). The Annales Mellicenses record the marriage in 1229 of "Fridericus filius Liuopoldi ducis" and "filiam ducis Meranie"[149]. The Continuatio Garstensis names "Fridericus dux Austrie Agnetem uxorem suam de Merania", when recording the couple's separation[150]. The Continuatio Prædictorum Vindobonensium records that her husband repudiated her in 1244[151]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly (1229, divorced 1240) FRIEDRICH of Austria, son of LEOPOLD VI "der Glorreiche" Duke of Austria [Babenberg] & his wife Theodora Angelina ([1210]-killed in battle an der Leitha 15 Jun 1246, bur Heiligenkreuz). He succeeded his father 1230 as FRIEDRICH II "der Streitbare" Duke of Austria and Styria. m secondly ([1248/51]) as his first wife, ULRICH III Duke of Carinthia, son of BERNHARD Duke of Carinthia [Sponheim] & his wife Jutta of Bohemia (-27 Oct 1269).

3. BEATRIX (-after 14 Nov 1265). "Beatrix…comitissa de Orlemunde soror quondam Ottonis ducis Merannie et filia Ottonis ducis quondam Merannie" sold her rights "in comitatu Burgundie" to "Hugoni duci Burgondie" by charter dated 1265[152]. "Beatrix comitissa de Orlemunde filia quondam Ottonis ducis Merannie et comitis Burgundie et soror quondam Ottonis ducis Meranie et comitis Burgundie" sold her rights "in comitatu Burgundie" to "Hugoni duci Burgondie", with the consent of "domino Ottone filio suo comite de Orlamunde" and committing "Hermannus de Orlemunde dicte Beatricis filius" to agree to the sale, by charter dated 1 Aug 1265[153]. "Othonins de Borgogne fiz de noble barum Hugum Conte de Palatinz de Borgogne" consented to the sales of rights "en la comté de Borgogne" by "noble dame Biatris Comtesse d´Orlemonde, aynée serour de noble dame Alys contesse de Savoye et de Borgogne, palatinz, ma…mere" to "Hugues dux de Borgogne", noting that "messire Philippe Cuens de Savoie et de Borgogne palatinz, maris et espous de la dite Alys" confirmed his agreement after the death of Otto´s father, by charter dated Dec 1269[154]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Apr 1270 under which "Hugo dux Burgundie" requested the abbot of Cluny to recognise the rights of “Ph Sabaudie et Burgundie comiti et A. comitisse uxori sue” in “comitatu Burgundie…cessionis nobis facte a domina B, comitissa Orlemunde, sorore dicte A. comitissa”[155]. m HERMANN [II] Graf von Orlamünde Herr zu Weimar, son of SIEGFRIED [III] Graf von Orlamünde & his wife Sophie of Denmark (before 16 Jan 1194-27 Dec 1247)

4. MARGARETA (-18 Oct 1271). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. "Fredericus Dominus de Truhendingen et…Margareta uxor eius" sold their rights "in toto Comitatu Burgundie…et etiam in Regno Francie" to "Hugoni Comiti Burgundie palatino et…Domine Alide eius uxori Comitisse Burgundie palatine…sorori nostre" by charter dated Feb 1261[156]. m firstly (before 25 Sep 1232) PŘEMYSL Markgraf of Moravia, son of PŘEMYSL OTAKAR I King of Bohemia & his second wife Konstanza of Hungary (1209-16 Oct 1239). m secondly (2 Jun 1240) FRIEDRICH Graf von Truhendingen, son of FRIEDRICH von Truhendingen & his wife --- (-30 Aug 1274).

5. ALIX [Adelheid] von Andechs (-Evian 8 Mar 1279). The marriage contract between “Otho dux Meranie comes palatinus Burgundiæ...Alys filiam meam” and “Hugoni filio Joannis comitis Cabilonensis” is dated Feb 1230 (presumably O.S.)[157]. From among his sisters, her brother designated her as his heiress in Bourgogne-Comté in 1248, and she succeeded in 1248 as ALIX Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne. "Fredericus burgravius de Nuremberch et…Elysabeth eius uxor" renounced their rights "in comitatu Burgundie…et in regno Francie" in favour of "Hugoni comiti Burgundie palatino et…domine Aliz comitisse Burgondie palatine", except for "advocatia Bisontina", by charter dated May 1256[158]. “Hugues cuens palatins de Bourgoigne” names “Alis nostre fame” in a charter dated Jan 1260[159]. "Beatrix…comitissa de Orlemunde soror quondam Ottonis ducis Merannie et filia Ottonis ducis quondam Merannie" sold her rights "in comitatu Burgundie" to "Hugoni duci Burgondie" by charter dated 1265[160]. "Othonins de Borgogne fiz de noble barum Hugum Conte de Palatinz de Borgogne" consented to the sales of rights "en la comté de Borgogne" by "noble dame Biatris Comtesse d´Orlemonde, aynée serour de noble dame Alys contesse de Savoye et de Borgogne, palatinz, ma…mere" to "Hugues dux de Borgogne", noting that "messire Philippe Cuens de Savoie et de Borgogne palatinz, maris et espous de la dite Alys" confirmed his agreement after the death of Otto´s father, by charter dated Dec 1269[161]. "Hugo dux Burgundie" requested the abbot of Cluny to recognise the rights of “Ph Sabaudie et Burgundie comiti et A. comitisse uxori sue” in “comitatu Burgundie…cessionis nobis facte a domina B, comitissa Orlemunde, sorore dicte A. comitissa”, by charter dated Apr 1270[162]. The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[163]. m firstly (contract Feb 1231, [1 Nov 1236]) HUGUES de Chalon, son of JEAN I "l'Antique/le Sage" Comte de Chalon & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne [Capet] (1220-1266 after 12 Nov). He succeeded in 1248 as HUGUES Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, by right of his wife. m secondly (11 Jun 1267) PHILIPPE de Savoie, son of THOMAS I Comte de Savoie & his wife Marguerite [Beatrix] de Genève (Aiguebelle 1207-Château de Roussillon, Bugey 16 Aug 1285, bur Abbaye de Hautecombe). He succeeded his brother in 1268 as PHILIPPE I Comte de Savoie. children of first marriage:

- see below, Part D.

6. ELISABETH (-18 Dec 1272). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 3 Jul 1255 under which "Corraudus burgravii de Nuremberch et Fredericus filius eius" granted their rights "in comitatu Burgundie…et in regno Francie excepta advocatia Bisuntina", received from "Elisabeth uxore nostra sorore Ottonis quondam ducis Meranie", when agreeing the marriage of "Alis nata nostra burgravii iunioris" and "Johanne nato nobilis viri Johannis comitis Burgundie et domini Salinensis"[164]. "Fredericus burgravius de Nuremberch et…Elysabeth eius uxor" renounced their rights "in comitatu Burgundie…et in regno Francie" in favour of "Hugoni comiti Burgundie palatino et…domine Aliz comitisse Burgondie palatine", except for "advocatia Bisontina", by charter dated May 1356[165]. m (before 10 May 1251) as his first wife, FRIEDRICH III Burggraf von Nürnberg, son of KONRAD I Burggraf von Nürnberg & his [first] wife --- (-Kadolzburg 14 Aug 1297).

D. COMTES PALATINS de BOURGOGNE 1279-1330 (IVREA)

HUGUES 1248-1266

HUGUES des Chalon, son of JEAN I "l'Antique/le Sage" Comte de Chalon & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne [Capet] (1220-1266 after 12 Nov). “Hugues cuens palatins de Bourgoigne” names “Alis nostre fame” and his father “Jehans cuens de Bourgoigne et sires de Salins” in a charter dated Jan 1260, which specifies that Hugues was his father´s “ainnel fil”[166]. He succeeded in 1248 as HUGUES Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, by right of his wife. He quarrelled with his father, who wanted to disinherit him in favour of his half-brothers. Louis IX King of France mediated in 1256, but this did not end their mutual animosity. "Fredericus burgravius de Nuremberch et…Elysabeth eius uxor" renounced their rights "in comitatu Burgundie…et in regno Francie" in favour of "Hugoni comiti Burgundie palatino et…domine Aliz comitisse Burgondie palatine", except for "advocatia Bisontina", by charter dated May 1256[167]. "Fredericus Dominus de Truhendingen et…Margareta uxor eius" sold their rights "in toto Comitatu Burgundie…et etiam in Regno Francie" to "Hugoni Comiti Burgundie palatino et…Domine Alide eius uxori Comitisse Burgundie palatine…sorori nostre" by charter dated Feb 1261[168]. He succeeded his father in 1263 as Sire de Salins. "Beatrix…comitissa de Orlemunde soror quondam Ottonis ducis Merannie et filia Ottonis ducis quondam Merannie" sold her rights "in comitatu Burgundie" to "Hugoni duci Burgondie" by charter dated 1265[169].

m ([1 Nov 1236]) as her first husband, ALIX [Adelheid] von Andechs, daughter of OTTO I Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, Duke of Merano [Andechs] & his first wife Beatrix von Staufen Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne (-Evian 8 Mar 1279). From among his sisters, her brother designated her as his heiress in Bourgogne-Comté in 1248, and she succeeded in 1248 as ALIX Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne. "Fredericus burgravius de Nuremberch et…Elysabeth eius uxor" renounced their rights "in comitatu Burgundie…et in regno Francie" in favour of "Hugoni comiti Burgundie palatino et…domine Aliz comitisse Burgondie palatine", except for "advocatia Bisontina", by charter dated May 1256[170]. “Hugues cuens palatins de Bourgoigne” names “Alis nostre fame” in a charter dated Jan 1260[171]. "Fredericus Dominus de Truhendingen et…Margareta uxor eius" sold their rights "in toto Comitatu Burgundie…et etiam in Regno Francie" to "Hugoni Comiti Burgundie palatino et…Domine Alide eius uxori Comitisse Burgundie palatine…sorori nostre" by charter dated Feb 1261[172]. "Beatrix…comitissa de Orlemunde soror quondam Ottonis ducis Merannie et filia Ottonis ducis quondam Merannie" sold her rights "in comitatu Burgundie" to "Hugoni duci Burgondie" by charter dated 1265[173]. She married secondly (11 Jun 1267) Philippe de Savoie, who succeeded in 1268 as Philippe I Comte de Savoie. "Othonins de Borgogne fiz de noble barum Hugum Conte de Palatinz de Borgogne" consented to the sales of rights "en la comté de Borgogne" by "noble dame Biatris Comtesse d´Orlemonde, aynée serour de noble dame Alys contesse de Savoye et de Borgogne, palatinz, ma…mere" to "Hugues dux de Borgogne", noting that "messire Philippe Cuens de Savoie et de Borgogne palatinz, maris et espous de la dite Alys" confirmed his agreement after the death of Otto´s father, by charter dated Dec 1269[174]. The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[175].

Comte Hugues & Ctss Alix had thirteen children:

1. OTHON de Bourgogne (before 1248-Melun 17 or 26 Mar 1303, bur Charlieu). The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[176]. He succeeded his mother in 1279 as OTHON V Comte Palatin de Bourgogne.

- see below.

2. HUGUES de Bourgogne (-after Jun 1312). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Maubuisson, d'Aspremont, de Frasans et d'Orchamps. He was named Lieutenant General of the county of Montbéliard by Philippe IV King of France. m firstly (contract 1287) as her second husband, BONNE de Savoie, widow of JEAN Dauphin de Viennois Comte d'Albon, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle de Bâgé ([1275]-1300[177]). The marriage contract of "Ameys Cuens de Savoie, Marquis en Lombardie…une de nos filles" and "Hugonin de Bourgogne frere à comte de Bourgogne" is dated 1287[178]. The contract dated "a la Festa de' Santi Filippo e Giacomo 1303" between "Ugone di Borgonia" and "Conte Amedeo di Savoia" settled a dispute concerning the marriage contract between the former and the latter's (unnamed) daughter[179]. m secondly MARGUERITE de Ferrette, daughter of ULRIC [II] Comte de Ferrette & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

3. ETIENNE de Bourgogne (-Rome 4 Apr 1299). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Besançon.

4. RENAUD de Bourgogne (-9 Aug 1322). The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[180]. Comte de Montbéliard [Mömpelgard] 1282, by right of his wife.

- COMTES de MONTBELIARD.

5. HENRI de Bourgogne (-in jail after 23 Jun 1340). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

6. ALIX de Bourgogne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Nun at Fontevrault.

7. JEAN de Bourgogne (-[1301/03]). The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[181]. Seigneur de Montaigu, de Montrond, de Fontenoy, de Choix, de Chastelet, de Buffart, de Chislé, de Liele et de Fauvernay 1293. m as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Blâmont, daughter of HENRI [I] Sire de Blâmont & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. 1296/1340. She married secondly ([1303]) as his second wife, Thiébaud Comte de Ferrette. Jean & his wife had one child:

a) HENRI de Bourgogne (-after 7 May 1340[182]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Montroud et de Montaigu. m firstly as her second husband, MATHILDE de Champlitte, widow of GAUTHIER [II] Seigneur de Montfaucon, daughter and heiress of SIMON de Champlitte Seigneur de la Marche & his wife --- (-[1330]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. m secondly (contract La Balme 9 Feb 1337) ISABELLE de Thoire-Villars, daughter of HUMBERT [IV] Sire de Thoire et de Villars & his wife Eléonore de Beaujeu [Forez]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Henri & his second wife had two children:

i) JEAN de Bourgogne (-6 Dec 1373). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Montaigu et de Joinville. m firstly MARIE de Châteauvillain, daughter of JEAN de Châteauvillain & his wife --- (-1367 after Feb). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly ([Apr/22 Nov] 1367) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Joinville Ctss de Vaudémont Dame de Joinville, daughter of HENRI de Joinville Comte de Vaudémont & his wife --- (Jan 1354-28 Apr 1417). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She married secondly Pierre Comte de Genève (-1392), and thirdly ([4 Jun/19 Jul] 1393) Ferry de Lorraine Comte de Vaudémont (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415).

ii) MARGUERITE de Bourgogne . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Montaigu, de Montrond et de Fontenoy. m THIBAUT [VI] Seigneur de Neufchâtel, son of ---. 1373/1407.

8. ELISABETH de Bourgogne (-9 Jul 1275). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Nun at Freiburg, after the death of her husband. m (contract 27 Jan 1254) as his second wife, HARTMANN [V] Graf von Kiburg, son of WERNER [I] Graf von Kiburg & his wife Alix [Bertha] de Lorraine (-3 Sep 1263, bur Wettingen).

9. HIPPOLYTE de Bourgogne (-before 1288). The marriage contract between "Othon IV dit Othelin fils d´Hugues de Bourgogne…une de ses sœurs Polie ou Polite" and "Aymar de Poitiers" is dated 1270 and provides "la seigneurie de Saint-Vallier" as her dowry[183]. Dame de Saint-Vallier. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1285 which records that "Othe de Bourgogne filz de Hugues" promised "pour dot le chasteau et ville de Sainct Valzier et Osanne" to "Aimar de Poitiers" for his marriage with "Hippolyte sa seur"[184]. m (4 Dec 1270) AYMAR [IV] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois et de Diois, son of AYMAR de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois et de Diois & his first wife Sibylle de Beaujeu (-[10/19] Oct 1329).

10. GUYE de Bourgogne (-24 Jun 1316). "Ottone di Borgonia Signore di Salins" reached agreement with "Tomaso di Savoia" concerning the dowry payment of "Guidetta sua Sorella Moglie del sudetto Tommaso" by contract dated "15 di Pentecoste 1274"[185]. Her origin is also confirmed by the testament of "Thomas de Sabaudia primogenitus…domini Thomæ de Sabaudia comitis" dated 14 May 1282 which makes bequests to "dominæ Guiæ de Burgundia consorti meæ…", and appoints as tutor for his sons with the assistance of "…dominum Othonem comitem Burgundiæ dictæ dominæ Guyæ germanum…"[186]. A charter dated 24 May 1286 records the results of a commission relating to Piemonte and declarations by "Ludovicus de Sabaudia" and by "Guia de Burgundia relicata…domini Thome de Sabaudia…filiorum nostrorum…Philippi Petri Thome Amedei et Guillelmi"[187]. m (May 1274) THOMAS III Conte del Piemonte, son of THOMAS II Conte [Marchese] di Piemonte & his second wife Beatrice Fieschi ([1252]-San Ginesio 16 May 1282).

11. MARGUERITE de Bourgogne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Nun at Fontevraud.

12. AGNES de Bourgogne . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1249/66. m ([15 Apr 1259]) PHILIPPE [II] de Vienne, son of ---. 1249/79.

13. [JACQUELINE de Bourgogne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Nun at Romorantin 1285.]

OTHON V 1279-1303, JEANNE 1303-1330

OTHON de Bourgogne, son of HUGUES de Chalon Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Alix Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne [Andechs] (before 1248-Melun 17 or 26 Mar 1303, bur Charlieu). "Othonins de Borgogne fiz de noble barum Hugum Conte de Palatinz de Borgogne" consented to the sales of rights "en la comté de Borgogne" by "noble dame Biatris Comtesse d´Orlemonde, aynée serour de noble dame Alys contesse de Savoye et de Borgogne, palatinz, ma…mere" to "Hugues dux de Borgogne", noting that "messire Philippe Cuens de Savoie et de Borgogne palatinz, maris et espous de la dite Alys" confirmed his agreement after the death of Otto´s father, by charter dated Dec 1269[188]. The testament of "Alix di Savoia e di Borgogna Contessa Palatina" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "Filippo di Savoia Conte di Borgogna e Palatino suo Marito", appoints "Ottone di Lei Figlio Signore di Salino, sii Conte di Borgogna" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "Renaldo alto di Lei Figliuolo" and names "Gioanni altro di Lei figliuolo"[189]. He succeeded his mother in 1279 as OTHON V Comte Palatin de Bourgogne. “Othes cuens de Bourgoingne, palatins et sires de Salins” names “nostre…oncle…Jehan de Chalon, signour d´Arlay…nostre…mere Aelis, jaidis contesse de Bourgoingne” in his charter dated 27 Apr 1279[190]. "Othes cuens palatins de Bourgoigne" granted privileges to the town of Arbois by charter dated May 1282[191]. Othon transferred his assets to his daughter Jeanne as her dowry by contract at Vincennes 2 Mar 1295. He settled in Paris. He led French troops to victory at the battle of Cassel, but died from his wounds soon after.

m firstly (contract Mar [1258/59], 1263) PHILIPPA de Bar, daughter of THIBAUT II Comte de Bar & his second wife Jeanne de Toucy (-after Jun 1283). A charter dated Mar 1258/59 records the marriage between “Hugues cuens palatins de Bourgoigne et Alix sa fame…de Othenin nostre ainnez fil” and “l´ainnée fille de Thiebaut conte de Bart”[192]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

m secondly (9 Jun 1291) MATHILDE d'Artois, daughter of ROBERT II "le Bon/le Noble" Comte d'Artois & his first wife Amicie de Courtenay Dame de Conches-en-Ouches (1268-Paris 27 Oct 1329, bur Maubuisson, église abbatiale). The Gesta Philippi Tertia Francorum Regis of Guillaume de Nangis records that "comes Attrebati Robertus...unicam filiam" married "Otholinus comes Burgundiæ", dating the event to [1284/85] in a later passage[193]. She was invested as Ctss d'Artois after the 1302 death of her father, but her succession was disputed by her nephew Robert d'Artois. King Philippe IV of France found in her favour 9 Oct 1309. She received Béthune at Fontainebleau Dec 1311. Her vassals in Artois rebelled against her in 1315. She was accused of criminal acts but acquitted 9 Oct 1317. "Mathildis comitissa Actrebatensis et Burgundie, palatina ac domina Salinensis" confirmed the purchase of clothes for the poor of Arbois, by "dominus noster…Philippus…Francie et Navarre rex…ac…filia nostra Johanna…regina" for the soul of "domini nostri bone memorie domini Othonis comitis Burgundie", by charter dated 20 Dec 1320[194]. The testament of "Mathildis comitssa Attrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatina ac domina Salinensis", dated 24 Mar 1328, chooses burial "in ecclesia B. Mariæ Regalis prope Pontifaram" at the foot of "genitoris mei Roberti quondam comitis Atrebatensis" or "in ecclesia Fratrum Minorem apud Parisius" next to "Roberti…filii mei", appoints as her heir in Artois "Johannam…filiam meam…Reginam Francie et Navarræ" and in default "filiam meam Johannam ducissam Burgundiæ eiusdem Reginæ primogenitam", donated property for the soul of "domini et mariti mei Othonis quondam comitis Atrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatini ac domini Salinensis", and makes other bequests[195].

Comte Othon V & his first wife had one child:

1. ALIX de Bourgogne (-after 31 Jan 1285). The marriage contract between “Robert Duc de Bourgogne...Jean fils dudit Duc Robert” and “Othon Comte de Bourgongne Palatin sire de Salins...Alix fille dudit Comte Othon” is dated [3 Mar] 1280 [N.S.][196]. Betrothed (22 Sep 1279, contract abbaye de Bèze 3 Mar 1280) JEAN de Bourgogne, son of ROBERT II Duke of Burgundy & his wife Agnès de France (before 22 Sep 1279-[1283]).

Comte Othon V & his second wife had three children:

2. JEANNE de Bourgogne (before 2 Mar 1291-Roye, Somme 21 Jan 1330, bur Paris, église des Cordeliers). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in Jan 1307 "apud Corbolium" of "Philippus regis Franciæ Philippi filius secundus genitus" and "Johannam primogenitam Odonis quondam Burgundiæ comitis ex filia Roberti Attrebati comitis"[197]. She succeeded her father in 1303 as JEANNE Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne. She was accused of adultery in Spring 1314 and imprisoned in the château de Dourdan. She was declared innocent and taken back by her husband. The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that "Johanna...sponsa Philippi comitis Pictavensis" was accused of adultery at the same time as her sister and sister-in-law in 1314, imprisoned "apud Durdactum castrum", but found not guilty and was reconciled with her husband[198]. "Mathildis comitissa Actrebatensis et Burgundie, palatina ac domina Salinensis" confirmed the purchase of clothes for the poor of Arbois, by "dominus noster…Philippus…Francie et Navarre rex…ac…filia nostra Johanna…regina" for the soul of "domini nostri bone memorie domini Othonis comitis Burgundie", by charter dated 20 Dec 1320[199]. The testament of "Mathildis comitssa Attrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatina ac domina Salinensis", dated 24 Mar 1328, chooses burial "in ecclesia B. Mariæ Regalis prope Pontifaram" at the foot of "genitoris mei Roberti quondam comitis Atrebatensis" or "in ecclesia Fratrum Minorem apud Parisius" next to "Roberti…filii mei", appoints as her heir in Artois "Johannam…filiam meam…Reginam Francie et Navarræ" and in default "filiam meam Johannam ducissam Burgundiæ eiusdem Reginæ primogenitam", donated property for the soul of "domini et mariti mei Othonis quondam comitis Atrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatini ac domini Salinensis", and makes other bequests[200]. m (contract Vincennes 2 Mar 1295, Corbeil, Marne Jan 1307) PHILIPPE de France, son of PHILIPPE IV King of France & his wife Juana I Queen of Navarre ([1292/93]-Longchamp, near Paris 3 Jan 1322, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). He was recognised Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, Sire de Salins, by right of his wife, 26 Jun 1310. Comte de Poitiers Dec 1311. He was appointed regent on the death of his brother 1316, awaiting the birth of his nephew. He succeeded his nephew in 1316 as PHILIPPE V King of France and Navarre.

3. BLANCHE de Bourgogne (1296-Abbaye de Maubuisson Apr 1326). The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records the marriage in 1308 of "Karolus regis Franciæ tertius filius" and "Blancham filiam secundam quondam ducis Burgundiæ Othelini"[201]. She was accused and convicted of adultery. The Continuatio of the Chronicle of Guillaume de Nangis records that "Margareta Navarræ regina juvencula et Blancha regis Navarræ Karoli fratris junioris uxor" were accused of adultery respectively with "Philippo et Galtero de Alneto fratribus militibus" in 1314[202]. She was imprisoned at Château-Gaillard 26 Aug 1319-21 May 1321, then repudiated by Charles on the grounds of consanguinity. The Flores historiarum of Bernard Guidonis records the annulment "XIV Kal Jun" in 1322 by Pope John XXII of the marriage between "Karolus...filius quondam tertiogenitus Philippi regis" and "Blancham comitis Burgundiæ filiam"[203]. She became a nun at the Abbey of Maubuisson after her repudiation. m (before Apr 1308, annulled 19 May 1322) as his first wife, CHARLES de France, son of PHILIPPE IV King of France & his wife Juana I Queen of Navarre (Creil, Oise 18 Jun 1294-Château du Bois de Vincennes 1 Feb 1328, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). Comte de La Marche 1314. He succeeded his brother in 1322 as CHARLES IV King of France and Navarre.

4. ROBERT de Bourgogne (1300-1315, bur Paris Franciscan Church). His parentage is confirmed by the testament of his mother "Mathildis comitssa Attrebatensis et Burgundiæ Palatina ac domina Salinensis", dated 24 Mar 1328, which chooses burial "in ecclesia B. Mariæ Regalis prope Pontifaram" at the foot of "genitoris mei Roberti quondam comitis Atrebatensis" or "in ecclesia Fratrum Minorem apud Parisius" next to "Roberti…filii mei"[204]. Comte de Bourgogne 1302.

E. SIRES d'ARLAY

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, except where otherwise indicated below.

JEAN de Salins, son of JEAN [I] "l'Antique" Comte de Chalon, Sire de Salins & his third wife Laure de Commercy (1259-before 30 Oct 1315). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 27 Apr 1279 in which “Othes cuens de Bourgoingne, palatins et sires de Salins” names “nostre…oncle…Jehan de Chalon, signour d´Arlay…”[205]. “Jehans cuens de Bourgoigne et sires de Salins” granted “le chastel de Chalemont…” to “es enfant que nous avons et aurons de la contesse Lore, nostre tierce fame, fille de jadis mons. Symon de Commercy”, by charter dated 25 Mar 1263[206]. Sire d'Arlay 1267. A charter dated 4 May 1269 confirms the restitution of “le donjon de l´Estoille” to “dame Lore contesse de Chalon et à Jehan son fils” by “Estienes sires d´Oiseler…et li sires de Jayz”[207]. Rudolf I von Habsburg King of Germany, his brother-in-law, granted him the town and castle of Neuchâtel [1288]. He fought with Rudolf, as the latter's Lieutenant, in the war against the Counts of Burgundy and Ferrette in 1289, being rewarded with the avouerie of the Abbaye de Saint-Claude in May 1291. He bought the Viscounty of Besançon from Eudes de Montferrand. Marshal of the Bishop of Liège 1297/98. Philippe IV "le Bel" King of France recognised him as Governor of the County of Burgundy 28 Aug 1306[208]. His date of death is set by the charter dated 30 Oct 1315 of Louis X King of France which refers to the inheritance of “Hugone de Cabilone domino de Arlato, milite, et Johanne de Cabilone…eius fratre”[209].

m firstly (contract 26 Sep 1272, 1280) MARGUERITE de Bourgogne, daughter of HUGUES IV Duke of Burgundy & his second wife Béatrice de Champagne (-after [1305]). The testament of “Hugo dux Burgundiæ”, dated Sep 1272, bequeathed dowry for “Margaretam filiam meam” for her marriage to “Ioanni filio quondam...Ioannis comitis Burgundie domini Salinensis defuncti”[210]. The testament of “Hugo de Burgundia, dominus Montis Regalis” dated 1 Apr 1285 names “filiam meam Beatricem…uxor mea Margarita…Ysabellam Romanorum reginam, B. comitissam Marchie, et Marguaritam dominam Allaii uxorem Johannis de Cabilone militis, sorores meas”[211]. “Jehans de Chalon, sires d´Arlay, et Marguerite sa fame, et Biatrix de Bourgoingne comtesse de La Marche et d´Angoulesme, suer de ladite Marguerite” issued a charter dated to [1305] relating to the purchase of “la chestellenie de Lylle souz Monreaul”[212]. Dame de Vitteaux 1294, by grant of her half-brother Duke Robert as part of the succession of her brother Huguenin.

m secondly ([1312]) as her second husband, ALIX de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis Vicomtesse de Châteaudun, dame de Mondoubleau, heiress of Dunois, widow of GUILLAUME de Flandre Heer van Dendermonde, daughter of RAOUL [II] de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis, Seigneur de Nesle-en-Picardie, Connétable de France & his wife Alix de Dreux Vicomtesse de Châteaudun (-1330). Her parentage and two marriages are confirmed by the marriage contract between "Robert comte de Boloigne et Robert de Boloigne chevalier son fils" and "Jehan de Chalon Seigneur d´Arlay et Aelis dame de Neele sa femme...et Marie de Flandres fille de ladite dame de Neele", dated Feb 1312[213]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, the daughter of Guillaume de Flandre Heer van Dendermonde was the second wife of Jean de Chalon Sire d'Arlay[214]. The previously quoted source demonstrates that this is incorrect.

Jean & his first wife had three children:

1. HUGUES de Chalon (-4 Dec 1322). “Jehans de Chalon sires d´Allay et de Neelle” granted “le fié dou chestel de Poupet dessus Salins” to “nostre…fiz Hugue de Chalon chevalier” by charter dated 6 Aug 1314[215]. The charter dated 30 Oct 1315 of Louis X King of France refers to the inheritance of “Hugone de Cabilone domino de Arlato, milite, et Johanne de Cabilone…eius fratre”[216]. Sire d'Arlay et de Vitteaux. m (13 Feb 1302) BEATRIX de la Tour du Pin, daughter of HUMBERT [I] de la Tour du Pin Dauphin de Viennois & his wife Anne Dauphine de Viennois Ctss d'Albon (after 1273-10 or 12 Jun 1347). The contract of marriage between "Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes…Beatrici filiæ nostri" and "Johannes de Cabilione dominus de Arlaco…Hugo de Cabilione filius" is dated 13 Feb 1302[217]. The necrology of Saint-Claude records the death "II Id Jun" of "Beatrix Viennensis domina de Allaio"[218].

a) JEAN de Chalon (-25/26 Feb 1362). Sire d'Arlay, d'Arguel et de Cuiseaux.

- see below.

b) LOUIS de Chalon . 1322.

c) HUGUES de Chalon (-1340). Seigneur de La Rivière.

d) JACQUES de Chalon . Sire de Vitteaux.

2. JEAN de Chalon (1300-22 Jun 1334). The charter dated 30 Oct 1315 of Louis X King of France refers to the inheritance of “Hugone de Cabilone domino de Arlato, milite, et Johanne de Cabilone…eius fratre”[219]. Canon at Langres Cathedral and Besançon Cathedral 1316. Canon in Paris 1317. Deacon of Langres Cathedral 1318. Bishop of Basel 1325, resigned 1328. Bishop of Langres 1328. Pair de France.

3. ISABELLE de Chalon (-[10 Mar 1352/19 Jun 1359]). "Gioanni di Challon Signore d'Arlay" and "--- di Savoia Signore di Vaud" agreed to transfer property as part of the dowry of "Isabella di Chalon sua Sorella Moglie di detto Signore di Vaud" dated Feb 1309[220], although "sorella" is presumably an error for "figlia". The contract of marriage between "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Isabella figlia di Gio. di Chalon Signore d'Arlai" is dated 9 Jul 1309[221]. A charter dated 9 Jul 1309 confirms the marriage between “Jehans de Chalon sires d´Allay…Ysabel sa fille” and “messires Loys de Savoie sires de Waut”, and also names “l´arcevesque de Besençon, frère doudit Jehan” and “la contesse de La Marche tante de ladite Ysabel”[222]. "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" lifted the obligation of "Guglielmo di Montagny suo Nipote" relating to the dowry for "Isabella di Chalon sua Consorte" by charter dated Dec 1332[223]. The testament of "Lodovico secundo di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 29 Mar 1340 makes bequests "ad Isabella di Challon sua Consorte…"[224]. A charter dated 10 Mar 1352, under which "Guillermus comes Namurcensis dominus Vuaudi" issued an arbitral decision relating to a dispute between the chapter of Lausanne and "dominum Iohannem condominium Albone militem", records the intervention of "illustres dominas dominam Ysabellam de Cabilone et dominam Katerinam de Sabaudia eius filiam, conjugem nostrum dominas Waudi" in a certain aspect of the dispute[225]. "Ysabella de Scabellione domina Novicastri relicta…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" granted rights in her lands to "consanguineorum nostrorum Guilliermi de Grandissono et Ioannis dominorum Albone" by charter dated 13 Jun 1352[226]. It is unclear why Isabelle is called "domina Novicastri" in this document. Her age indicates it is unlikely she owed the title to a second marriage to a "seigneur de Neuchâtel". m (9 Jul 1309) LOUIS [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud, son of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] ([1290]-Feb 1349).

Jean & his second wife had one child:

4. CATHERINE de Chalon (-[1355]). m (11 Jun 1342) as his second wife, THIBAUT [V] Seigneur de Neuchâtel, son of THIBAUT [IV] Sire de Neuchâtel[-en-Bourgogne] & his wife Agnes von Geroldseck (-1366, bur Lieucroissant).

JEAN de Chalon, son of HUGUES [I] Sire d'Arlay et de Vitteaux [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Beatrix de la Tour du Pin (-25/26 Feb 1362). Sire d'Arlay, d'Arguel et de Cuiseaux.

m firstly (before 1332) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Mello Dame de l'Hermine, widow of MAURICE [VII] Sire de Craon, daughter of DREUX [IV] de Mello & his second wife Eléonore de Savoie (-1360).

m secondly (1361 after 3 Oct) as her first husband, MARIE de Genève, daughter of AMEDEE III Comte de Genève & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne [Auvergne] (-after 28 Aug 1396). She married secondly (contract Annecy 2 Mar 1368, divorced) as his second wife, Humbert [VI] de Thoire-Villars, who succeeded in 1372 as Sire de Thoire et Villars.

Jean & his first wife had six children:

1. HUGUES de Chalon (1334-1388). Sire d'Arlay. m (Papal dispensation 2 Jul 1363) BLANCHE de Genève Dame de Frontenay, daughter of AMEDEE II Comte de Genève & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne [Auvergne] (-1420).

2. JEAN de Chalon (-murdered 1360). Seigneur d'Auberive. He was killed by one of his brothers. m (1355) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Lorraine, daughter of FERRY IV Duke of Lorraine & his wife Elisabeth von Habsburg (-after 9 Aug 1376). She married secondly Konrad Graf von Freiburg, and thirdly (before 14 Feb 1364) Ulrich IV Herr von Rappoltstein (-[11 Apr/5 Sep] 1377). Seigneur Jean & his wife had one child:

a) JEANNE de Chalon (-after 1412). She succeeded her father as Dame d'Auberive. m JEAN [III] de La Chambre, son of JEAN II de La Chambre & his wife Isabelle de Savoie (-25 Aug 1418).

3. LOUIS de Chalon (-1366). Sire d'Arguel et du Cuiseaux. m (1360) MARGUERITE de Vienne, daughter of PHILIPPE de Vienne Seigneur de Pymont et de Ruffey & his wife Huguette de Sainte-Croix (-after 1399). Louis & his wife had two children:

a) JEAN de Chalon (-Paris 2 Sep 1418). Sire de Cuiseaux et de Vitteaux. Sire d'Arlay 1388. He succeeded in 1393 as JEAN Prince d'Orange, by right of his wife.

- PRINCES d'ORANGE.

b) HENRI de Chalon (-killed in battle 11 Sep 1396). Sire d'Arguel.

4. MARGUERITE de Chalon ([1338]-Jul 1392). m (contract 13 Aug 1356) ETIENNE de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard, son of HENRI de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard & his wife Agnes de Bourgogne [Comté] Ctss de Montbéliard ([1325]-Montbéliard 2 Nov 1397).

5. BEATRIX de Chalon (-after Jul 1402). Dame de Broyes. m (4 Aug 1362) ANTOINE de Beaujeu, son of --- (-14 Aug 1374).

6. JEANNE de Chalon (-1380). m JEAN de Vergy Seigneur de Champlitte, son of ---.

F. SEIGNEURS de CICON

The castle of Cicon was located near Ornans, south-east of Besançon[227]. It was a fief of the archbishop of Besançon[228].

1. LAMBERT de Cicon (-after [1080]).

1. GUILLAUME de Cicon (-after 1175). m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had two children:

a) HUGUES [I] de Cicon .

b) BLANDINE de Cicon . Mistress of: ETIENNE [III] Comte d´Auxonne, son of ETIENNE [II] Comte d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Judith de Lorraine (before Oct 1172-Marnay 16 Mar 1241).

1. JACQUES de Cicon (-before 1215). Seigneur de Châtillon-Guyotte. Lord of Karystos in Eubœa. m SIBYLLE de la Roche, daughter of PONS de la Roche Seigneur de Ray & his second wife Pontia [de Rougement/de Dramelay]. Jacques & his wife had two children:

a) OTHON de Cicon (-after 1278). He gave refuge to Baudouin II Emperor of Constantinople after the latter fled Constantinople, to whom he lent 5,000 Byzantine hyperperes receiving in exchange an arm of St John the Baptist[229]. Titular Triarch of Eubœa (northern part).

- TRIARCHS of EUBŒA.

b) PONS (-1249). Seigneur de Châtillon-Guyotte.

- SEIGNEURS de CHÂTILLON-GUYOTTE[230].

1. AMAURY de Cicon . m ---. Amaury & his wife had two children:

a) RENAUD de Cicon . “Renaz chevaliers de Cicons et...Othes ses freres, filz monseignour Emaurry chevalier” swore homage to “monseignour Jehan comte de Bourgoigne et seignour de Salins”, with the exception of their responsibility to “monsi Richard de Montbeliard”, by charter dated Jun 1245[231].

b) OTHON de Cicon . “Renaz chevaliers de Cicons et...Othes ses freres, filz monseignour Emaurry chevalier” swore homage to “monseignour Jehan comte de Bourgoigne et seignour de Salins”, with the exception of their responsibility to “monsi Richard de Montbeliard”, by charter dated Jun 1245[232].

G. SEIGNEURS de CUISEAUX

1. HUGUES [I] de Cuiseaux . Seigneur de Cuiseaux et de Clairvaux. m ---. The name of Hugues´s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had one child:

a) MATHILDE de Cuiseaux (-before 2 Jul 1137). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Her date of death is set by the charter dated 2 Jul 1137 under which her husband "Amedeus comes Gebennensis" granted privileges to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the absolution of "patris et matris et uxoris mee"[233]. m as his first wife, AMEDEE [I] Comte de Genève, son of AIMON [I] Comte de Genève & his wife Ita --- (-28 Jun 1178).

1. PONS [I] de Cuiseaux (-after 1189). "Poncius de Cuisel" donated "dimidiam terram de Sancto Claudio et medietatem de la Ior..." to the abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonlieu, with the consent of "Poncius filius ipsius Poncii et Amedeus qui filiam eius uxorem habebat et ipsa uxor Ermengaudis", by charter dated 1189[234]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 1189). "Poncius de Cuisel" donated "dimidiam terram de Sancto Claudio et medietatem de la Ior..." to the abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonlieu, with the consent of "Poncius filius ipsius Poncii et Amedeus qui filiam eius uxorem habebat et ipsa uxor Ermengaudis", by charter dated 1189[235]. Pons [I] & his wife had two children:

a) PONS [II] de Cuiseaux (-after 1230). "Poncius de Cuisel" donated "dimidiam terram de Sancto Claudio et medietatem de la Ior..." to the abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonlieu, with the consent of "Poncius filius ipsius Poncii et Amedeus qui filiam eius uxorem habebat et ipsa uxor Ermengaudis", by charter dated 1189[236]. Seigneur de Cuiseaux. "Pontius dominus de Cusello" swore homage to Tournus, except for his obligations to "Ottonis comitis Burgundiæ hæredis imperatoris" to Tournus Saint-Philibert by charter 1200, and again by charter dated 1218[237]. “Pontius dominus Cuyselli et Laurentia uxor eius” agreed not to dispose of “omnibus quæ habebunt de escheeta comitis Barri super Sequanam" without the consent of "comitissæ Campaniæ" by charter dated Aug 1220[238]. “Pontius dominus Cuselli et Laurentia uxor mea” constituted proxies “super escheeta…avunculi nostri clare memorie quondam comitis Barri super Sequanam", relating to the marriage of "Hugone nato nostro" and "Pontium de Monte Sancti Johannis…Agnete nata ipsius", by charter dated [1223][239]. “Pontius de Cuysello et Laurentia eius uxor” confirmed the sale of “escheetæ comitatus Barri super Sequanam" by "Pontio de Monte Sancto Johannis" to "Theobaldo comiti Campaniæ" by charter dated 3 Apr [1223/24][240]. "P. dominus Cuiselli et Hugo…filius meus" donated property to the monastery of Seillon by charter dated 1230[241]. m LAURE, daughter of --- & his wife Helvis du Puiset. “Pontius dominus Cuyselli et Laurentia uxor eius” agreed not to dispose of “omnibus quæ habebunt de escheeta comitis Barri super Sequanam" without the consent of "comitissæ Campaniæ" by charter dated Aug 1220[242]. She is referred to as daughter of Helvis in the charter dated 1208 under which "Milo comes Barri super Sequanam" noted the donation by "Elvis soror mea domina de Balenio" to Jully-les-Nonnains, affirmed by "filie predicte Helvis"[243]. The primary source which confirms that she was the daughter of her mother's first marriage. “Pontius dominus Cuselli et Laurentia uxor mea” constituted proxies “super escheeta…avunculi nostri clare memorie quondam comitis Barri super Sequanam", relating to the marriage of "Hugone nato nostro" and "Pontium de Monte Sancti Johannis…Agnete nata ipsius", by charter dated [1223][244]. “Pontius de Cuysello et Laurentia eius uxor” confirmed the sale of “escheetæ comitatus Barri super Sequanam" by "Pontio de Monte Sancto Johannis" to "Theobaldo comiti Campaniæ" by charter dated 3 Apr [1223/24][245]. Pons & his wife had two children:

i) HUGUES [II] de Cuiseaux (-before 1244). "P. dominus Cuiselli et Hugo…filius meus" donated property to the monastery of Seillon by charter dated 1230[246]. Seigneur de Cuiseaux. According to Guichenon, Hugues had three daughters married to Amedée Seigneur de Gex (which does not appear possible from a chronological point of view), Hugues Seigneur d´Aubespin, and Fromond Seigneur de Tramelay[247]. This information has not been verified against primary sources. m (after [1223]) AGNES de Mont-Saint-Jean, daughter of PONCE de Mont-Saint-Jean Sire de Charny & his second wife Sibylle de Noyers. “Pontius dominus Cuselli et Laurentia uxor mea” constituted proxies “super escheeta…avunculi nostri clare memorie quondam comitis Barri super Sequanam", relating to the marriage of "Hugone nato nostro" and "Pontium de Monte Sancti Johannis…Agnete nata ipsius", by charter dated [1223][248]. Hugues [II] & his wife had one child:

(a) JEAN [I] de Cuiseaux (-after 1275). Seigneur de Cuiseaux. m firstly (before May 1258) JEANNE de Salins, daughter of JEAN "l'Antique/le Sage" Sire de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne [Capet] (-[1265/68]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly as her first husband, CATHERINE de Montluel, daughter of HUMBERT [II] Sire de Montluel & his wife Alix de la Tour. She married secondly (before 1280) Simon de Montbéliard-Montfaucon Seigneur de Montrond de Maillot.

- SEIGNEURS de CUISEAUX[249].

ii) PONS [III] de Cuiseaux . Seigneur de Clairvaux.

- SEIGNEURS de CLAIRVAUX[250].

2. daughter . "Poncius de Cuisel" donated "dimidiam terram de Sancto Claudio et medietatem de la Ior..." to the abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonlieu, with the consent of "Poncius filius ipsius Poncii et Amedeus qui filiam eius uxorem habebat et ipsa uxor Ermengaudis", by charter dated 1189[251]. m (before 1189) AMEDEE, son of ---.

H. SEIGNEURS de FAUCOGNEY, VICOMTES de VESOUL

Faucogney was located in the arrondissement of Lure, in the present-day French département of Haute-Saône[252].

1. GISELBERT [I] de Faucogney (-after 1092). Vicomte de Vesoul. Guillaume states that “Gislebert Sire de Faucogney et Vicomte de Vesoul” founded the priory of Marteroy-les-Vesoul by charter dated 1092, but does not cite the corresponding source[253].

2. GISELBERT [II] de Faucogney (-after 26 Jul 1166). Vicomte de Vesoul. Emperor Friedrich I granted “Quingiacum, Lislam, Lobium”, as held by “comes Reinaldus in vita sua”, and “villam juxta Dolam...Campus-Pagani” to “Odo Campaniensis...Beatricis...consortis nostræ consanguineus”, by charter dated 26 Jul 1166, witnessed by “...Galcherus de Salins, Wido abbas, Girardus de Fontvens...Gislebertus vicecomes Visulii...Gaymarus de Cycun...”[254].

1. RAINARD de Faucogney (-after 1215). Seigneur de Faucogney. "Rainardus dominus de Faucognie", with the consent of "Clementia uxore mea", and "Guillermus et…Richardus domini de Acella" assisted at the foundation of the priory of Saint-Urbain de Saulx by charter dated 1215[255]. m CLEMENCE, daughter of --- (-after 1215). "Rainardus dominus de Faucognie", with the consent of "Clementia uxore mea", and "Guillermus et…Richardus domini de Acella" assisted at the foundation of the priory of Saint-Urbain de Saulx by charter dated 1215[256].

2. AIMON de Faucogney (-after 1240). Vicomte de Vesoul. m ---. Aimon & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN de Faucogney (-before 24 Apr 1301). “Joannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis” confirmed the donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Johanne domino Falcogneii vice-comite Visulii et...Elvige uxore eius nepte nostra” by charter dated Jul 1257[257]. m (Feb 1255) HELOISE de Joinville, daughter of SIMON Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Beatrix d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-after 21 Oct 1312, bur monastery of Montigny). “Joannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis” confirmed the donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Johanne domino Falcogneii vice-comite Visulii et...Elvige uxore eius nepte nostra” by charter dated Jul 1257[258]. "Noble dame Eluix, vicontesse de Vesoul" acquired property at Montigny from "Jehans de Vyl, escuiers, et…Jaquate sa fame", by charter dated 1280[259]. Dame de Montigny. "Heluis vicomtasse de Vesoul" founded the monastery of Montigny for the soul of "mon seignour Jehan, mon mari…sires de Facoigney", by charter dated Jan 1286[260]. "Heyluix de Jeinville dame de Monteigney davant Vesoul" donated property to the abbaye de Hérival for the soul of "signour Jehan jai signour de Faucogneix mon mari", by charter dated 24 Apr 1301[261]. The testament of "domine Heluidis domine de Facoigneys" is dated 21 Oct 1312, and names "mon…fil Jehan signor de Faucogney"[262]. Jean & his wife had one child:

i) JEAN de Faucogney . The testament of "domine Heluidis domine de Facoigneys" is dated 21 Oct 1312, and names "mon…fil Jehan signor de Faucogney"[263].

b) CLEMENCE de Faucogney (-4 Dec 1267). m ETIENNE Baron d´Oiselet, illegitimate son of ETIENNE [III] Comte de Mâcon & his mistress Blandine de Cicon (1208-after 1267, bur Abbaye de La Charité).

c) --- de Faucogney . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Humbertum et Theobaldum” as the brothers of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus..." archbishop of Besançon, adding that “Humberti filius Ugo” was the father of “Haymonem modernum” by “filia Haymonis de Falcongneis”[264]. m HUGUES de Rougemont, son of HUMBERT [II] de Rougemont & his wife ---.

I. SEIGNEURS de la ROCHE-sur-l'OGNON

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated.

PONS de la Roche, son of ---. 1100.

m [SIBYLLE de Scey]. 1169. The charter dated 18 Feb 1149, under which Humbert Archbishop of Besançon confirmed the withdrawal by "domnus Raaldus de Ceys" of his claim to the church of Saintoche, witnessed by "Hugo de Rocha et Otto frater eius, nepotes nostri…"[265], suggests that the mother of the two brothers was the archbishop´s sister.

Pons & his wife had three children:

1. HUGUES de la Roche (-before 1180). Humbert Archbishop of Besançon confirmed the withdrawal by "domnus Raaldus de Ceys" of his claim to the church of Santoche by charter dated 18 Feb 1149, witnessed by "Hugo de Rocha et Otto frater eius, nepotes nostri…"[266].

- de la ROCHE, SEIGNEURS de ROULANS[267].

2. OTHON de la Roche (-before 1161). Humbert Archbishop of Besançon confirmed the withdrawal by "domnus Raaldus de Ceys" of his claim to the church of Santoche by charter dated 18 Feb 1149, witnessed by "Hugo de Rocha et Otto frater eius, nepotes nostri…"[268]. m GERTRUDE, daughter of ---. Othon & his wife had three children:

a) PONS de la Roche 1159. Seigneur de Ray. m firstly (before 1168) MATHELIE, daughter of ---. m secondly PONTIA [de Rougement/de Dramelay]. 1170/79. Pons & his first wife had four children:

i) OTHON [I] de la Roche (-before 1234). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Otto de Rupe…Pontii de Rupe in Burgundie filius" when recording that he was made "dux Atheniensium atque Thebanorum" by Geoffroy de Villehardouin[269]. Seigneur de la Roche-sur-l´Ognon, in Burgundy. Seigneur de Ray. Lord of Athens.

- DUKES of ATHENS.

ii) PONS de la Roche . Seigneur de Flagey.

iii) CLEMENCE de la Roche . m PIERRE de Cicon "le Angres".

iv) BONIETTE de la Roche . m GERARD d'Achey Seigneur de Chavirey (-1227).

Pons & his second wife had three children:

v) HUMBERT de la Roche .

vi) THIBAUD de la Roche .

vii) SIBYLLE de la Roche . m (before 1215) JACQUES de Cicon Seigneur de Châtillon-Guyotte, Lord of Karystos in Euboea (-before 1215).

b) OTHON de la Roche .

- [de CHAMBORNAY[270].]

c) BEATRIX de la Roche .

3. PONS de la Roche .

J. SEIGNEURS de ROUGEMONT

Rougemont was located in the arrondissement of Baume-les-dames, in the present-day French département of Doubs[271].

1. THIBAUT [I] de Rougemont (-after 1116). m ---. The name of Thibaut´s wife is not known. Thibaut [I] & his wife had one child:

a) HUMBERT [I] de Rougemont (-bur Bellevaux). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1220 of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus, filius Theobaldi de Rogemont, filii Humberti comitis Stephani consobrinus" as archbishop of Besançon[272]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. Humbert [I] & his wife had one child:

i) THIBAUT [II] de Rougemont . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1220 of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus, filius Theobaldi de Rogemont, filii Humberti comitis Stephani consobrinus" as archbishop of Besançon[273].

- see below.

THIBAUT [II] de Rougemont, son of HUMBERT [I] Seigneur de Rougemont & his wife --- . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1220 of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus, filius Theobaldi de Rogemont, filii Humberti comitis Stephani consobrinus" as archbishop of Besançon[274]. Vicomte de Besançon.

m ALIX de Traves, daughter of THIBAUT Seigneur de Traves & his wife Alix ---.

Thibaut [II] & his wife had three children:

1. THIBAUT [III] de Rougemont (-after Jan 1242). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Humbertum et Theobaldum” as the brothers of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus..." archbishop of Besançon[275]. It is assumed that Thibaut was older than his brother Humbert, despite the order in which their names appear in Alberic, because he inherited his father´s viscomital title. Vicomte de Besançon. “Theobaudus dominus de Rubeomonte” swore homage to “Joannis comitis Burgundiæ et domini Salinensis”, except for his responsibility to the archbishop of Besançon, by charter dated late Jan 1242[276]. m ---. The name of Thibaut´s wife is not known. Thibaut [III] & his wife had one child:

a) ISABELLE de Rougemont . m ROBERT de Choiseul Seigneur de Traves, son of RENAUD [III] Seigneur de Choiseul & his wife Alix de Dreux.

2. HUMBERT [II] de Rougemont . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Humbertum et Theobaldum” as the brothers of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus..." archbishop of Besançon, adding that “Humberti filius Ugo” was the father of “Haymonem modernum” by “filia Haymonis de Falcongneis”[277]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. Humbert [II] & his wife had one child:

a) HUGUES de Rougemont . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Humbertum et Theobaldum” as the brothers of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus..." archbishop of Besançon, adding that “Humberti filius Ugo” was the father of “Haymonem modernum” by “filia Haymonis de Falcongneis”[278]. m --- de Faucogney, daughter of AIMON Seigneur de Faucogney & his wife ---. Hugues & his wife had one child:

i) AIMON de Rougement . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “Humbertum et Theobaldum” as the brothers of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus..." archbishop of Besançon, adding that “Humberti filius Ugo” was the father of “Haymonem modernum” by “filia Haymonis de Falcongneis”[279].

3. GERARD de Rougemont . Deacon of Saint-Jean. Archbishop of Besançon 1220: The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the election in 1220 of "Gerardus Sancti Iohannis decanus, filius Theobaldi de Rogemont, filii Humberti comitis Stephani consobrinus" as archbishop of Besançon[280].

K. SIRES de SALINS (MÂCON)

HUMBERT de Mâcon, son of AUBRY [I] [de Narbonne] Comte de Mâcon & his wife Tolana de Mâcon (-before 958). A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres"[281]. "Leutaldus atque et Umbertus filii…Alberici [comitis]" are named in an undated charter of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon[282]. "Albericus comes…filii mei Letboldus et Umbertus" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [930][283]. "Unberti fratris eius" consented to the donation of Letald Comte de Mâcon dated Feb 944[284]. Sire de Salins. “Leuttaldus” donated “ecclesias...in villa...Gradiacus in honore Sancti Mauricii...alia in rure...Pontiliacus”, for the souls of “senioris mei Hugoni...Archicomitis...genitoris mei Alberici ac genetricis meæ Attalæ”, to the church of Besançon, with the consent of “Umberti fratris illius”, by charter dated 951, subscribed by “Widonis, Windilsmodi, Ugonis comitis Atoariorum...Alberici vicecomitis...”[285].

m [WANDALMODIS, daughter of ---. "Mulier quædam nobilis…Wandalmodis" donated property for the soul of "mariti sui Humberti" by undated charter[286], the use of the same first name by her supposed granddaughter indicating that this may have been the wife of Humbert Sire de Salins. It is not certain that this entry refers to the wife of Humbert de Mâcon Sire de Salins.]

Humbert & his wife had [three] children:

1. HUMBERT [II] de Salins (-25 Jul, after Jan 971, bur Besançon Saint-Paul). "Humberti nepotis mei" is named in the donation of "Leutaldus comes" to Cluny dated 4 Jan 958[287]. Sire de Salins. "Umberti" subscribed the charter of "Albericus comes Matisconensis" dated 14 Jan 971, immediately after "Leotaldi" (assumed to be the count's son), but the relationship between the two is not specified[288]. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death “VIII Kal Aug” of “Humbertus pater domini Hugonis Archipresulis”[289]. m ERMENBURGE, daughter of LAMBERT & his wife --- (-26 Oct ----, after 16 Apr 1028). Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed the donation of "medietatem ecclesiæ S. Gorgonii in villa…Albonna in episcopate Vesontiensi", and other property which "Lambertus pater eius" had accepted from the king, by "Hermenburgæ nobiliori schrinæ ortæ" whom "Umberto" had married, by charter dated 16 Apr 1028[290]. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death in Oct “E” of “Ermenburgis mater Hugonis Bisuntiensis Archeip.”[291]. Humbert [II] & his wife had three children:

a) GAUCHER [II] de Salins (-13 Apr ----). "Vualcherius miles de Salinis" confirmed donations of "Humberto patri suo" by undated charter, dated to after 1039, in the presence of "Hugo archiepiscopus, frater Vualcherii…"[292]. Sire de Salins.

- see below.

b) HUGUES (-27 Jul [1066 or 1067], bur Besançon Saint-Paul). "Vualcherius miles de Salinis" confirmed donations of "Humberto patri suo" by undated charter, dated to after 1039, in the presence of "Hugo archiepiscopus, frater Vualcherii…"[293]. Archbishop of Besançon. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death “VI Kal Aug” of “Hugo primus Archiepiscopus” and his donation[294]. The necrology of Besançon Saint-Paul records the death “VI Kal Aug” of “Hugo bonæ memoriæ hujus canonicæ institutor...apud nos sepultus”[295].

c) ERMENBURGE (-5 Apr, before 27 Dec 1087). The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death in Apr “E” of “Ermenburga soror H. Archiep.”[296]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 27 Dec 1087 under which [her son] “Guichardus eiusdem ecclesiæ canonicus et archidiaconus” donated property inherited from “matris meæ Ermenburgæ...avus meus genitor eius Humbertus...Salinis”, and which “frater meus Humbertus” later granted him, to Besançon Saint-Etienne, the same charter recording that later “Gualcherius avunculi eius Gualcherii filius”, anticipating his inheritance from the donor, claimed the property from the church but that “Gualcherius et filii mei Humbertus et Hugo” confirmed the donation[297]. Guillaume names her husband “Amedée de Navilley chevalier”[298]. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death “VIII Id Jan” of “Wicardus archidiaconus nepos archiepiscopi Hugonis”[299]. m AMEDEE de Navilly, son of ---.

2. ADELA . A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa"[300]. m ---. The name of Adela's husband is not known. Adela & her husband had one child:

a) WANDALMODIS . A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres", adding "ex Umberto, Adala comitissa, ex Adala Windesmodis soror matris vestræ non germana, ex Windesmode Ingelbertus et Witdo de Upione"[301]. m as his first wife, ENGELBERT [III] de Brienne, son of [ENGELBERT [II] Comte [de Brienne] & his wife ---] (-1008 or after).

3. [WANDALMODIS (-after Oct 957). Chaume proposes that Wandalmodis, wife of Bérard de Beaujeu, was the daughter of Humbert de Salins, for onomastic reasons as her son was named Humbert and her grandson Leotold[302]. "Vuandalmodis et filius meus Vuichardus" donated property "in pago Augustodunense…in villa Trescurtis…[et] in villa Vualiaco" to Cluny for the soul of "Letaudi filii mei" by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by "Vuigonis, Lamberti, Girardi, Bernardi, Josberti, Aimini, Annoni, Humberti, Ermenardi, Roberti, Ermenrici"[303]. m BERARD Seigneur de Beaujeu, son of --- (-[9 Dec 961/966]).]

GAUCHER [II] de Salins, son of HUMBERT [II] Sire des Salins & his wife Ermenburge --- (-13 Apr ----). "Vualcherius miles de Salinis" confirmed donations of "Humberto patri suo" by undated charter, dated to after 1039, in the presence of "Hugo archiepiscopus, frater Vualcherii…"[304]. Sire de Salins. “Galcherius Salinensis dominus” swore allegiance to the abbot of Agaune for “Bracon cum appendiciis suis...”, naming “Guidone archidiacono nepote meo”, by undated charter[305]. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death in Apr “E” of “Valcherius fr. H. Archiep.”[306].

m (before 1044) as her second husband, AREMBURGE, widow of ---, daughter of ---. "Aremburgis uxor Vualcherii de Salins" made a donation to Cluny dated [1087], signed by "Vuilelmi filii sui, Arberti filius eius"[307], providing the only indication that she must have been married before marrying Gaucher, as well as "Vualterii filii eius" the latter presumably referring to her son by Gaucher.

Gaucher [II] & his wife had one child:

1. GAUCHER [III] de Salins (-after 1087). "Dominus Vualcherius, Salinensis oppidi prefectus, filius alterius" donated property to Romainmotier by undated charter, dated to before 1057[308]. "Vualcherius filius Vualcherii filii Humberti" donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxori meæ Beatrici…et filius meus Humbertus, tunc parvulus", by charter dated 1084[309]. “Guichardus eiusdem ecclesiæ canonicus et archidiaconus” donated property inherited from “matris meæ Ermenburgæ...avus meus genitor eius Humbertus...Salinis”, and which “frater meus Humbertus” later granted him, to Besançon Saint-Etienne by charter dated 27 Dec 1087, the same charter recording that later “Gualcherius avunculi eius Gualcherii filius”, anticipating his inheritance from the donor, claimed the property from the church but that “Gualcherius et filii mei Humbertus et Hugo” confirmed the donation[310]. An undated charter records the donation to Balerne abbey made by “senem Waucherium” and later confirmed by “Humberto et...a genere suo...usque ad dominam Nicolam cujus sponsus...Simon de Comarceio...eiusque heredes Hugo, Waucherius”[311]. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Vualcherius filius Vualcherii filii Humberti" donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxori meæ Beatrici…et filius meus Humbertus, tunc parvulus", by charter dated 1084[312]. Gaucher [III] & his wife had two children:

a) HUMBERT [III] de Salins ([1075/80]-before 1133). "Vualcherius filius Vualcherii filii Humberti" donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxori meæ Beatrici…et filius meus Humbertus, tunc parvulus", by charter dated 1084[313]. “Guichardus eiusdem ecclesiæ canonicus et archidiaconus” donated property inherited from “matris meæ Ermenburgæ...avus meus genitor eius Humbertus...Salinis”, and which “frater meus Humbertus” later granted him, to Besançon Saint-Etienne by charter dated 27 Dec 1087, the same charter recording that later “Gualcherius avunculi eius Gualcherii filius”, anticipating his inheritance from the donor, claimed the property from the church but that “Gualcherius et filii mei Humbertus et Hugo” confirmed the donation[314]. "Domnum Walcherium de Salins" donated the church of Mezges to Cluny by charter dated [1100] which names "filiis suis Humberto atque Hugone"[315]. Sire de Salins. An undated charter records the donation to Balerne abbey made by “senem Waucherium” and later confirmed by “Humberto et...a genere suo...usque ad dominam Nicolam cujus sponsus...Simon de Comarceio...eiusque heredes Hugo, Waucherius”[316]. "Humbertus de Salinis" donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "filioque meo Walcherio", by undated charter[317]. “Humbertus de Salinis” donated property to Billon abbey on leaving for Jerusalem, with the consent of “filia ipsius et Theobaldo marito eiusdem filiæ”, by undated charter[318]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. Humbert [III] & his wife had [seven] children:

i) GAUCHER [IV] de Salins (-15 Aug 1175, bur Besançon Saint-Etienne). "Humbertus de Salinis" donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "filioque meo Walcherio", by undated charter[319]. Sire de Salins. “Dominus Valcherius filius domini Humberti Salinensis” donated property to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the souls of “patris sui Humberti et avi sui Valcheri”, by charter dated 1133, witnessed by “...Stephanus vicecomes Bisuntinus...”[320]. “Gaucherius Salinensis” donated property to the canons of Alaize, with the consent of “Rodulphus de Valbertivillare nepos eius”, by charter dated 1145[321]. “Gaulcherius Salinensis” donated property to the canons of Montbenoît by charter dated 18 Jun 1148, witnessed by “Rodulphus nepos meus, Bartholomæus et Guillelmus milites de Cicun...”[322]. Emperor Friedrich I granted “Quingiacum, Lislam, Lobium”, as held by “comes Reinaldus in vita sua”, and “villam juxta Dolam...Campus-Pagani” to “Odo Campaniensis...Beatricis...consortis nostræ consanguineus”, by charter dated 26 Jul 1166, witnessed by “...Galcherus de Salins, Wido abbas, Girardus de Fontvens...Gislebertus vicecomes Visulii...Gaymarus de Cycun...”[323]. “Walcherius Salinensis dominus” confirmed donations made to Balerne abbey by “pater meus Humbertus et avus meus Walcherius”, with the consent of “comitissa filia mea et filiis eius...domina Salinensi et Nicoleta filia eius”, by charter dated 1172, witnessed by “Dominus Hugo præpositus Sancti Anatolii, Stephanus frater eius, Petrus Grossus, Willermus Turellus frater eius...”[324]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” granted “casamentum donni Pontii de Cuisello” to “comiti Girardo et filiæ meæ uxori eius”, by undated charter witnessed by “Hugo de Tramelay conestabulus...” which also refers to a dispute between “Simon de Commarcey” and “comitem Girardum”[325]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” donated property “in villa de Sup” to Besançon Saint-Etienne, and to “Guido nepos meus Salinensis archidiaconus...in vita sua”, confirmed by “comes Girardus et Maura comitissa et domina de Salinis” by charter dated 1175 witnessed by “...Hugo de Tremelay, Guido frater eius...Wuillelmus de Cicum, Odilo de Cicum”[326]. The necrology of Besançon church records the death “XIX Kal Sep” of “Valterus dominus Salinensis” and his donation of “villam de Sup”[327]. m as her second husband, ---, widow of ---, daughter of --- (-after 1172). Her two marriages, and her daughter by her first marriage, are confirmed by the charter dated 1172 under which “Walcherius Salinensis dominus” confirmed donations made to Balerne abbey by “pater meus Humbertus et avus meus Walcherius”, with the consent of “comitissa filia mea et filiis eius...domina Salinensi et Nicoleta filia eius”[328]. Gaucher [IV] & his wife had one child:

(a) MAURETTE de Salins (-after 1218). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" as "filiam Galteri de Salins"[329]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” granted “casamentum donni Pontii de Cuisello” to “comiti Girardo et filiæ meæ uxori eius”, by undated charter witnessed by “Hugo de Tramelay conestabulus...” which also refers to a dispute between “Simon de Commarcey” and “comitem Girardum”[330]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” donated property “in villa de Sup” to Besançon Saint-Etienne, and to “Guido nepos meus Salinensis archidiaconus...in vita sua”, confirmed by “comes Girardus et Maura comitissa et domina de Salinis” by charter dated 1175 witnessed by “...Hugo de Tremelay, Guido frater eius...Wuillelmus de Cicum, Odilo de Cicum”[331]. Heiress of Salins. “Girardus comes Viennæ et Matisconensis et Maura comitissa et domina Salinensis” donated property to Salins Saint-Anatoile, for the soul of “domini Gualcherii Salinensis”, by charter dated 1175 witnessed by “...Hugo de Tremelay, Guido frater eius”[332]. "Galcherus Salinensis dominus" founded the abbey of Golliane, with the consent of "Mora matre mea comitissa", by charter dated 1218[333]. m (before 1172) GERARD [I] Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne, son of GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Ponce dame de Traves (-15 Sep 1184).

ii) HUMBERT [IV] de Salins (-after 1173). “Gerardus comes” donated property to Vergy priory by charter dated 1173 witnessed by “Hugo de Tremolay conestabulus eius, et Hugo filius eiusdem conestabuli, et Fromundus de Tremolay, Pontius Fornerius, Humbertus de Salins frater domini Gualcherii...”[334].

iii) daughter . “Humbertus de Salinis” donated property to Billon abbey on leaving for Jerusalem, with the consent of “filia ipsius et Theobaldo marito eiusdem filiæ”, by undated charter[335]. m THIBAUT, son of ---.

iv) [daughter . This may have been the same person as one of the other daughters who are named in this section.] m --- de Valbert-villars, son of ---. One child:

(a) RODOLPHE de Valbert-villars (-after 18 Jun 1148). “Gaucherius Salinensis” donated property to the canons of Alaize, with the consent of “Rodulphus de Valbertivillare nepos eius”, by charter dated 1145[336]. “Gaulcherius Salinensis” donated property to the canons of Montbenoît by charter dated 18 Jun 1148, witnessed by “Rodulphus nepos meus, Bartholomæus et Guillelmus milites de Cicun...”[337].

v) ELISABETH de Salins . “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[338]. m RENAUD de Traves, son of --- (-23 Sep, after 1157). Constable of the county of Bourgogne.

vi) [--- . m ---. One child:

(a) NICOLE (-after 1233). Her ancestry and marriage are confirmed by an undated charter which records the donation to Balerne abbey made by “senem Waucherium” and later confirmed by “Humberto et...a genere suo...usque ad dominam Nicolam cujus sponsus...Simon de Comarceio...eiusque heredes Hugo, Waucherius”[339]. Her husband´s estimated birth date suggests that Nicole was not the daughter of Humbert [III] Sire de Salins, but probably his granddaughter. This hypothesis is supported by the reference in this document to the unnamed “genere suo” after Humbert´s name. "Simon dominus de Commarci" donated property to Recluz, with the consent of "uxor mea Nichole et filii mei Hugo et Galcherus iam milites, Rainaldus, et Hugo clericus, et filia mea Agnes", by charter dated 1202[340]. Dame de Montrivel et de Châteauvillain du Jura. m (before 1175) SIMON Seigneur de Broyes et de Commercy, son of HUGUES [III] Seigneur de Broyes & his first wife Stephanie de Bar Dame de Commercy ([1145]-after May 1208).

vii) [GUILLAUME de Salins (-after 1192). “M...Matisconis et Vihennæ comitissa” confirmed an agreement between “Morestinus miles de Tolosa” and Rosières abbey by charter dated 1192, witnessed by “Guillermus senex de Salinis...”[341]. The parentage of the witness is unknown. However, his position first in the witness list, named before ecclesiastical witnesses, suggests that a position of seniority in the donor´s entourage. It is therefore possible that he was her paternal uncle, of course very old at the time.]

b) HUGUES . “Guichardus eiusdem ecclesiæ canonicus et archidiaconus” donated property inherited from “matris meæ Ermenburgæ...avus meus genitor eius Humbertus...Salinis”, and which “frater meus Humbertus” later granted him, to Besançon Saint-Etienne by charter dated 27 Dec 1087, the same charter recording that later “Gualcherius avunculi eius Gualcherii filius”, anticipating his inheritance from the donor, claimed the property from the church but that “Gualcherius et filii mei Humbertus et Hugo” confirmed the donation[342]. "Domnum Walcherium de Salins" donated the church of Mezges to Cluny by charter dated [1100][343] which names "filiis suis Humberto atque Hugone".

L. SIRES de SALINS (IVREA/BOURGOGNE-COMTE)

GAUCHER de Vienne, son of GERARD [I] Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Guyonne [Maurette] de Salins (-10 Aug 1219, bur Gouaille abbey). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensem et Galterum de Salins" as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife[344]. He succeeded as Sire de Salins. The Pars Altera Chronici Lemovicensis of Geoffroy de Vigeois records that "nobilis Ebo de Charento" with "Gaucherio de Salis qui fuit filius Geraldi de Mania" with "nuru sua, quæ fuit uxor Archambaldi de Borbon et soror ducis Burgundiæ" invaded Limoges, dated to 1182[345]. “Wacherus dominus de Salinis” donated property to Besançon Saint-Etienne, for the soul of “patris mei Girardi comitis Viennensium”, by charter dated 1184[346]. “Dominum Gaucherium de Borbonio, dominamque Matildim uxorem meam” granted toll exemptions to Cluny, with the consent of “domini Guillelmi comitis fratris mei”, by charter dated 1189[347]. "Walcherius dominus Salinis filius comitis Girardi" confirmed a donation made by "Girardus Nigridoldus" to the abbey of Aulps by charter dated 1190[348]. "Galcherus Salinensis dominus" founded the abbey of Golliane, with the consent of "Mora matre mea comitissa", by charter dated 1218[349]. His date of death is fixed by the charter dated 1220 under which “Margarita filia Walcheri, quondam domini de Salinis” swore homage to “consanguinei mei Stephani comitis Burgundie”[350]. The necrology of Gouaille abbey records the death “IV Non Aug” of “Galcherius dominus de Salinis fundator noster”[351]. His place of burial is confirmed by the charter dated 1219 in which [his sister] “Ida duchissa Lotharingiæ domina de Coloniaco soror comitis Vuillelmi et Galcheri domini Salinensis” chose to be buried at Gouailles abbey “cum fratre fundatore”[352].

m firstly (1180, divorced 1195) as her first husband, MATHILDE de Bourbon, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD "le Jeune" de Bourbon & his wife Alix de Bourgogne [Capet] ([1165/69]-18 Jun 1228). "Guido de Donopetro tunc dominus de Borbonio et Mahaut uxor mea" confirmed concessions granted to Souvigny by "Archinbaudi de Borbonio et Agnetis uxoris sue et Archinbaudi eorundem filii" by charter dated 1196[353]. "Dominum Gaucherium de Borbonio, dominamque Matildem uxorem meam" granted concessions to Cluny by charter dated 1189 which names "domino Guillelmo fratre meo"[354]. Neither of these sources state directly that Mathilde was the daughter of the younger Archambaud but it is a reasonable assumption that this is the case. “Dominum Gaucherium de Borbonio, dominamque Matildim uxorem meam” granted toll exemptions to Cluny, with the consent of “domini Guillelmi comitis fratris mei”, by charter dated 1189[355]. A charter dated 1195 records the divorce between "M dominæ de Borbonio" and "nobilis vir Galcherus de Salinis" on the grounds of consanguinity[356]. She married secondly (before 1196) Guy [II] Seigneur de Dampierre.

m secondly (1200) as her first husband, ALIX de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT [II] Comte de Dreux & his second wife Yolande de Coucy ([1189]-1258). “G. comes Matisconensis et Viennæ” donated property to Salins Saint-Anatoile, for the soul of “Galcheri fratris sui domini Salinensis”, with the consent of “Alys quondam uxore dicti G”, by charter dated 1219[357]. Her parentage and second marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1221 under which “Renardus dominus Caseoli” granted dower to “Alaydi uxori meæ dominæ Salinensi”[358], read together with the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which refers to one of the seven daughters (mentioned third in the list) of "comiti de Brana Roberto" and his wife Yolande as the wife of "Raynaldus de Casseblo"[359]. She married secondly (Nov 1221) Renaud [III] de Choiseul. “Henricus dominus Sombernonis” acted as guarantor for “Alidi dominæ Caseoli” relating to a debt owed by “domino Galchero de Salinis quondam marito suo” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, by charter dated Feb 1224[360]. “Domina Aalidis domina Caseoli, relicta domini Renardi quondam domini Caseoli” confirmed the donation of property made by “dominus Vuillelmus de Jevegney miles, filius quondam domini Liebaudi de Jevegney” to Charlier abbey, with the consent of “Joannes filius meus”, by charter dated Jun 1239[361]. “Alix domina de Treva” exchanged property with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “Joannes dominus de Chosuel miles et Robertus domicellus frater eius, filii Aalix predictæ”, by charter dated Apr 1256[362].

Mistress (1): ---. The name of Gaucher's mistress is not known.

Gaucher & his first wife had one child:

1. MARGUERITE de Salins (-[Mar 1258/1259]). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed, and her second marriage indicated, by the charter dated Oct 1240 in which “Vuillelmus filius Vuillelmi de Sabrano, quondam comitis Fourchacherii” names “matris nostre Margarite, domine Branceduni, filie Gaulcheri, quondam domini Salinensis” when selling the barony of Salins to “Johanni comiti Burgundie et domino Salinensi”[363]. "Willelmus comes Forcauquerii et Margareta eius uxor" notified "Blanchæ...Trecensi comitissæ palatinæ" that they renounced any rights in the succession of "matris meæ M. dominæ Borbonii" in favour of "Guidonis de Dampetra et M. dominæ Borbonii", with the consent of “domini ducis Burgundiæ”, by charter dated Feb 1211 (O.S.)[364]. She succeeded her father in 1219 as Dame de Salins. "Margarita filia Walcheri quondam domini de Salinis" donated "unam caldariam" to "consanguinei mei Stephani comitis Burgundiæ", with the consent of "viri mei Jocerani domini de Brancion", by charter dated 1220[365]. "Marguerite de Brancion", on the advice of "Jocerand le Gros son mari", renounced any rights "sur la baronnie de Bourbon" in favour of "Archambaud de Bourbon son frère" by charter dated 31 Oct 1221[366]. She and her husband sold Salins to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy. "Josseranus Grossus dominus Branceduni et...Margareta eius uxor filia Galcheri quondam domini Salinensis...ac Henricus filius noster" exchanged their rights "in Baronia tota de Salinis" with Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy for "terra...apud Egnay" by charter dated Jun 1239[367]. "Marguerite dame de Brancion" acknowledged a debt to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, with the consent of "Henry seignor de Brancion mon fil", by charter dated Mar 1257 (presumably O.S.)[368]. m firstly (1211) as his second wife, GUILLAUME de Sabran Comte de Forcalquier, son of GUIRAUD [II] Amic & his wife Alix Ctss de Forcalquier (-1219). m secondly (1221) JOSSERAN [V] Grossus Seigneur de Brancion, son of HENRI [I] Grossus Seigneur de Brancion & his wife Beatrix de Vignory (-killed in battle Mansurah 1250).

Gaucher had one illegitimate son by Mistress (1):

2. GERAUD bâtard de Salins . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. It is suggested by the charter dated 1239 under which “Girardus dictus Bastar miles Salinensis” granted property “in villa de Limuy” to “Joanni comiti Burgundiæ et domino Salinensi” if he died without legitimate heirs[369]. Seigneur de Lemuy 1267. Possible descendants:

- SALINS dit CHAMBRIER[370].

M. SEIGNEURS de TRAVES

Traves was located on the river Saône near Vesoul, north of Besançon[371].

1. HUGUES de Traves (-after 1073). Guillaume states that “Hugues seigneur de Trave” founded the church of Traves Saint-Pierre & Saint-Marcel by charter dated 1073, but does not cite the corresponding source[372].

2. ETIENNE de Traves (-after [1090/99]).

1. THIBAUT de Traves (-after 28 Oct 1157). Constable of the county of Bourgogne. “Comes Stephanus...et fratrem meum comitem Gerardum” settled disputes with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “matris nostræ...comitis Willelmi patris nostri et avi nostri domini Theobaldi de Treva”, by charter dated 28 Oct 1157[373]. m ALIX, daughter of --- (-Jan ----). The necrology of la Charité abbey records the death “mense Januario” of “Alaida domina de Treva fundatrix huius domus”[374]. Renaud & his wife had two children:

a) PONCE de Traves (-15 Apr after 1156). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 28 Oct 1157 under which [her sons] “comes Stephanus...et fratrem meum comitem Gerardum” settled disputes with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “matris nostræ...comitis Willelmi patris nostri et avi nostri domini Theobaldi de Treva”[375]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aleyde comitissa qui fuit unica heres de Treva, relicta Theobaldi de Rogemont" as wife of "comitem Guilelmum"[376]. Bouchard points out that Thibaut de Rougemont was still alive when Comte Guillaume is alleged to have married Ponce de Traves and suggests that the chronicle confused her with her mother[377]. It is more likely that Alberic confused Ponce with her sister Alix. "Willelmus Masticonensis comes et Burgundie" donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun 1147, confirmed by "Poncia comitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephano et Gerardo"[378]. m GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Mâcon, son of ETIENNE [I] "Tête-Hardi" Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Beatrix of Lotharingia (before 1102-27 Sep 1155).

b) ALIX de Traves . m THIBAUT [II] de Rougemont Vicomte de Besançon, son of HUMBERT [I] Seigneur de Rougemont & his wife ---.

Two brothers:

1. RENAUD de Traves (-23 Sep, after 1157). Constable of the county of Bourgogne. The necrology of Besançon Saint-Paul records the death “IX Kal Oct” of “Rainaldus miles de Treva” and his wife´s donation “apud Salinas”[379]. m ELISABETH de Salins, daughter of HUMBERT [III] Sire de Salins & his wife ---. “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[380]. Renaud & his wife had three children:

a) RODOLPHE de Traves . “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[381].

b) PIERRE de Traves (-24 Feb ----). “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[382]. The necrology of Besançon church records the death “XXIV Feb” of “Petrus filius Rainaldi de Treva”[383].

c) GAUCHER de Traves . “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[384].

2. PIERRE de Traves (-after 1157). “Uxor eius...Elisabeth” donated property “apud Salinas” to Besançon Saint-Paul, for the soul of “Renaldi constabulis, fratris domini Petri Sancti Stephani decani”, with the consent of “fratris sui Gualcherii et filiorum suorum Rodulphi...et Petri...et Gualcherii”, by undated charter[385].

Chapter 2. COMTES de BELLEY

This chapter sets out a group of nobles about whom the least is known of all the nobility identified in the kingdom of Burgundy during the late 10th and early 11th centuries. It includes possible descendants of Louis King [of Provence] (see the document PROVENCE), the possible ancestors of the counts of Savoy (see SAVOY), and Ermengarde, wife of Rudolf III King of Burgundy. In each of these cases, the indications of family relationship are discussed below. It is likely that two distinct families of nobility were involved, those of Comte Amedée and of Comte Humbert, both of whom signed a charter dated to [977], and who, as shown below, were probably related by marriage. It is therefore likely that only one of these family groups was linked territorially to Belley, although it is not known which. If this is correct, the territorial attribution of the other family is unknown, as counts named in the primary sources so far consulted in the preparation of the present document have been linked to other local counties which have so far been identified in the southern part of the Burgundian kingdom, with one exception. The exception is the area which later developed into the county of Savoy, to which no references have been found until the early 13th century when Thomas I Comte de Maurienne appears to have been the first head of his family to have used the title "Comte de Savoie".

1. AMEDEE (-[976/990]). Comte [de Belley]. "Amedei comitis, Umberti comitis, Arnaldi" witnessed the charter dated to [977] under which Conrad King of Burgundy approved the confirmation by the abbot of Saint-Chaffre of the monastery´s possessions "in pago Diensi atque Valentinensi"[386]. m ---. The name of Amedée´s wife is not known. Amedée & his wife had [one possible child]:

a) [AYMON (-[1050]). Bishop of Belley [1032]. "Aymo Bellicensis episcopus" refers to property "ecclesiæ S. Ioannis Baptistæ" held by "pater noster Amedeus", by undated charter[387]. Carutti suggests that Aymon Bishop of Belley was the son of Amedée Comte [de Belley][388]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Bishop Aymon was the son of Amedée I "la Queue" Comte de Maurienne (see SAVOY)[389]. This may be based on a manuscript note attached to an undated charter, under which "Amedeus…comes et fratres mei, unacum genitrice nostra Gisla" donated property to the church of Belley "per nostros advocatos…comitem Aimonem Genevensem et Widonem de Mirabello", for the soul of "patris nostri Humberti comitis", states that "Hic Amadeus comes erat Belicensis pater Aimonis episcopi…"[390]. However, this note is incorrect as the donor under this charter was Amedée III Comte de Maurienne who lived about a century after Comte Amedée I. It is not known whether any other authority exists for asserting that Aymon Bishop of Belley was the son of Amedée I.]

2. --- . The identify of Adelais´s first husband is not known, but it is possible that he was Comte Amedée referred to above. If this is correct, it could explain why he and Adelais´s brother jointly signed the charter dated to [977] which is quoted above. m as her first husband, ADELAIS, daughter of --- (-after [995]). Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters. notes a charter dated [995] under which "Humbert et Adelaide sa sœur, femme du comte Boson et mère du comte Humbert" donated property to Cluny[391]. She married secondly Comte Boson. One child:

a) HUMBERT (-after [995]). Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters. notes a charter dated [995] under which "Humbert et Adelaide sa sœur, femme du comte Boson et mère du comte Humbert" donated property to Cluny[392]. same person as…? HUMBERT ([970/75]-[1 Jul 1047/51], bur Saint-Jean de Maurienne). Prévité-Horton suggests that he was the same person as Humbert "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne. The various donations of property in the county of Belley made by the counts of Maurienne/Savoy in the mid-11th century do suggest that a relationship with this family of comtes de Belley is a likely possibility.

- see below.

Two siblings. There are at least two possible theories about the parentage of this brother and sister, both of which fit from a chronological and a geographical perspective. The first is that Humbert was Hubert de Vienne, son of Charles Constantin Comte de Vienne & his wife Teutberga ---. Local primary sources use the names Hubert/Humbert interchangeably in the late 10th/early 11th century (see the examples quoted below under Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne). The second theory, supported in particular by Manteyer, is that he was Humbert, son of Hugues de Troyes & his second wife Willa [of Burgundy]. Manteyer proceeds to identify Humbert as the possible father of Comte Humbert [I] de Maurienne and ancestor of the counts of Savoy[393]. As shown in the present document, it appears more likely that Comte Humbert [I] was the nephew of Humbert Comte [de Belley], assuming that the two were related. Neither of these possible theories is very satisfactory from an onomastic point of view: none of the typical names in the Troyes family (Hugues, Garnier, Manassès, Thibaut, Willa…) are found among the known descendants of Humbert [I] Comte de Maurienne, and in the case of the Vienne family only Adelais (the name of the mother of Hubert de Vienne) is found from the other typical names (Charles, Teutberga, Richard, Louis…), a name which is not unusual enough to be used as a serious indication of family relationship.

1. HUMBERT (-after [995], maybe after 4 Apr 1003). Comte [de Belley]. "Amedei comitis, Umberti comitis, Arnaldi" witnessed the charter dated to [977] under which Conrad King of Burgundy approved the confirmation by the abbot of Saint-Chaffre of the monastery´s possessions "in pago Diensi atque Valentinensi"[394]. "Umberti comitis" subscribed a charter dated May 976 under which "Amalfredus sacerdos" donated property "in villa Medone…et in Sentinatis…et in Casellis villa" to Cluny[395]. Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters. notes a charter dated [995] under which "Humbert et Adelaide sa sœur, femme du comte Boson et mère du comte Humbert" donated property to Cluny[396]. "Umberto comitis et uxoris suæ" signed the charter dated 4 Apr 1003 under which Eudes Bishop of Belley granted land "in pago Gratiopolitano in agro Salmojacense"[397]. It is not certain whether this charter relates to Humbert Comte [de Belley] or to his supposed nephew, son of his sister Adelais, Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne. [m --- (-after 4 Apr 1003).]

2. ADELAIS ([950/60]-after [995]). Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters. notes a charter dated [995] under which "Humbert et Adelaide sa sœur, femme du comte Boson et mère du comte Humbert" donated property to Cluny[398]. If Adelais was the mother of Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne (see below), she would likely have been born in [950/60]. m firstly ---, son of ---. m secondly BOSON, son of --- (-after [995]).

Two probable siblings, parents not known with certainty.

The origins of Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne, first known ancestor of the counts of Savoy, are unproven. Alternative theories have been proposed:

· descent from Garnier Comte de Troyes, whose son Hugues may have received part of the county of Vienne, and whose own son Humbert has been postulated (probably incorrectly, see above) as the father of comte Humbert [I][399].

· descent from the local family headed by Amedée Comte [de Belley], living in [977] (see above)[400]. A link between these two groups of families is suggested by the various donations of property in the county of Belley made by Humbert [I] and his descendants (see the document SAVOY for these donations).

· descent from the first kings of Provence. This proposition is based only on a manuscript note written by d´Hozier in 1675, in a copy of Guichenon´s Histoire généalogique de la maison de Savoie later deposited at the Bibliothèque nationale in Paris, which states that "les chartes qui établissent la descendance de la Maison de Savoie des rois de Provence sont dans les Cartulaires de Saint-Maurice à Vienne"[401]. Presumably such alleged descent would be through Charles Constantin Comte de Vienne, son of Louis King [of Provence], about whose two sons nothing is known apart from their names (see the document PROVENCE). No reference to such charters is found in the commentary on the cartulary of Vienne Saint-Maurice published by Ulysse Chevalier, or in the handful of charters themselves which he published[402]. It must be assumed that, if such documentation ever existed, it has since disappeared.

· son of "Béraud". The book of anniversaries of the church of Aosta includes an entry dated 1040 the dating clause of which notes "regnante et principante in Valle nostra Augustæ Salassorum Umberto P. Maurianensi filio illustris Beroldi de Saxonia"[403]. This is the origin favoured by Guichenon after reviewing numerous alternative theories. In addition to "tradition" in the family, he bases his conclusion on an anachronistic heraldic argument and a supposed common connection with St Maurice. He identifies Béraud with "Berthold" who is named in two charters of Rudolf III King of Burgundy dated 1016 and 1018 (see the last chapter of the present document). Guichenon also launches into highly speculative conjecture about the precise origin of Béraud in the families of Widukind and Emperor Otto I (see the document SAXONY DUKES) which is not worth summarising[404]. Assuming that the Aosta entry is factually correct (it is assumed that it is not contemporary), the reference to "Saxonia" may represent an imperfect transcription. It is therefore possible that Humbert was the son of a local "comte Béraud" who is otherwise unrecorded.

It is also possible that Humbert [I] was related to Ermengarde, second wife of Rudolf III King of Burgundy, who appointed him as her representative in administrative dealings relating to her territorial holdings after her husband died. If this is correct, the family relationship cannot be traced as Queen Ermengarde´s parentage is not known, although the fact that Humbert [I]´s possible sister was also named Ermengarde (see below) may indicate a family connection.

1. HUMBERT ([970/75]-1 Jul [1047/51], bur Saint-Jean de Maurienne). ["Umberto comitis et uxoris suæ" signed the charter dated 4 Apr 1003 under which Eudes Bishop of Belley granted land "in pago Gratiopolitano in agro Salmojacense"[405]. It is not certain whether this charter relates to Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne or to his supposed maternal uncle Humbert Comte [de Belley].] "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "…comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[406]. Lanter Bishop of Langres granted property "in comitatu Genevensi et pago Albonensi in villa…Casei", except for that part held by "Ermengardis regina", to "nostro amico Humberto comiti et duobus heredibus filiis eius…unus…Amedeus et alter Burchardus episcopus" for life, by charter dated 8 Apr 1022[407]. "Ermengardis, domini Rodulphi regis coniux" founded the monastery of Talloires "in pago Albanense in villa…Talueris", with the advice of "…comitis Umberti", by charter dated to [1025], signed by "Umberti comitis…"[408]. "Donnus Ubertus comes" exchanged property with "Dominum Brocardum Episcopum Augustensis" by charter dated 16 Nov [1026][409]. "Ermengart regina" donated "duos mansos in pago Genevense" to Cluny, for the soul of her late husband Rudolf III King of Burgundy, acting "per advocatum meum comitum Humbertum", by charter dated to [1033/48][410]. It is assumed that this document refers to Comte Humbert, although this is not beyond all doubt. Saint-Genis (who assumes that the co-identity is correct) suggests that the use of the term "advocatum" in this document indicates that Humbert was administrator of royal lands only and was not a direct fiefholder himself[411]. If this is correct, the title "comes" would have been honorary, linked to his royal appointment rather than territorial holdings. At first sight the hypothesis of Saint-Genis appears attractive because, if Humbert held no county, his parentage may have been obscure, which could account for the difficulties in tracing his origin. However, there appears no reason why Humbert could not have held comital jurisdiction over a specific territory at the same time as an appointment as "advocatus" of the queen in relation to her own property. In any case, all the earlier documents quoted here confirm that Humbert held full comital status, although none of them specify his geographical jurisdiction (which is not unusual for early 11th century charters). His appointment by Queen Ermengarde as her representative may indicate a family relationship between the two, which cannot now be traced as the queen´s parentage is not known. "Amedeus filius Uberti comitis et Adaelgida uxor mea" donated "ecclesia S. Mauricii…in pago…Maltacena" to the priory of Bourget by charter dated 22 Oct 1030, signed by "Uberti comitis, Anciliæ uxoris eius, Amedei comitis, Adilæ uxoris eius…Rodulphi regis, reginæ Ermengardis, Odonis, Antelmi"[412]. Humbert recognised the suzerainty of Emperor Konrad II, to whom King Rudolf III bequeathed the kingdom of Burgundy in 1032, and fought against Eudes II Comte de Blois who challenged the emperor´s inheritance[413]. The emperor invested Humbert with Chablais and Saint-Maurice en Valley in 1034 as a reward for his services[414]. From this time, he is taken to have become HUMBERT I "blancis manibus/of the White Hands" Comte de Maurienne, Comte de Chablais. His nickname appeared for the first time in the 14th century Chronicle of Hautecombe[415]. According to Szabolcs de Vajay, the popular version is a misreading of "blancis moenibus/of the White fortresses"[416]. Saint-Genis suggests that the nickname should be considered the equivalent of "clean hands", indicating Humbert´s honesty in administrative dealings[417]. "Hubertus comes" donated property to the canons of Saint-Jean and Saint-Urse by charter dated 1040, signed and consented to by "Oddo, Amedeus comes, Aymo Sedunensis episcopus, Brochardus filius Huberti comitis, Petrus marchio filius Odonis marchionis et commitissæ"[418]. "Domnus Upertus comes" is named in a charter relating to a church "in loco Scalas quod antiquitus vocatur Lavastrone" dated 21 Jan 1042, signed by "Brochardi archiepiscopi, Aimoni episcopi, Ameei, Oddoni, Orlini et filiorum eius Wigoni, Anselmi, Rostagni, Bornoni…Rostagni"[419]. "Umbertus comes et filii mei Amedeus et Oddo" donated the church "in pago qui antiquitus vocatur Lavastrone…Scalas in episcopati Gratianopolitano" to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre by charter dated 10 Jun 1042, signed by "Brochardi archiepiscopi, Amedei comitis, Oddonis, Bornonis, Aureliani, Rostagni"[420]. "Humbertus comes et Theobaldus episcopus Maurianensis" donated property to the canons of Saint-Jean by charter dated 14 Jun 1046, signed by "Aimonis nepotis eius, Ioannis, Berillonis, Odonis"[421]. "Domni Huberti comitis…" subscribed the charter of "Aymo" (his presumed grandson) dated [1046][422].

- COMTES de SAVOIE.

2. [--- . His/her family connection with Comte Humbert "blancis manibus" is suggested by the charter dated 14 Jun 1046, under which Comte Humbert ("Humbertus comes et Theobaldus episcopus Maurianensis") donated property to the canons of Saint-Jean, signed by "Aimonis nepotis eius, Ioannis, Berillonis, Odonis"[423]. This document suggests that Comte Humbert was the brother of one of Aymon´s parents. As is shown above, the evidence for the parentage of Humbert´s supposed grandson named Aymon is shaky, which would suggest that "nepos" in this document should be interpreted as nephew. m ---.] same person as…? BURCHARD (-after Jun 1023). "Borchardus et filius meus Aimo" donated "ecclesiæ Beati Genesii, quæ olim fuit S, Andreæ…in comitatu Beliacensi in pago vel in villa S. Genesii" to Vienne Saint-André, "pro remedio seniorum nostrorum domni regis Gondradi et filii eius domni regis Rodulfi et domne regine Ermengardis, domnique Borchardi archiepiscopi et domni Huberti comitis et uxoris eius Nanchile, seu pro remedio patris et matris mee et comitisse Ermengardis uxoris mee" by charter dated Jun 1023[424]. This charter shows that the donor was not the same person as Burchard, son of Humbert "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne, who is presumably identified as "domni Huberti comitis". In any case, Humbert´s son is recorded as a bishop in a charter dated 8 Apr 1022. Nevertheless, there appears to have been a close family relationship between the two, as shown by the charter dated 14 Jun 1046 quoted below, under which "Humbertus comes…" donated property to the canons of Saint-Jean[425], is signed by "Aimonis nepotis eius…". The signatory is probably identified with Aymon, son of Burchard, which suggests that one of Aymon´s parents was the brother/sister of Comte Humbert. m [as her second husband,] ERMENGARDE, [widow of --- Comte,] daughter of --- (-after Jun 1023). "Borchardus et filius meus Aimo" donated "ecclesiæ Beati Genesii, quæ olim fuit S, Andreæ…in comitatu Beliacensi in pago vel in villa S. Genesii" to Vienne Saint-André, "pro remedio seniorum nostrorum domni regis Gondradi et filii eius domni regis Rodulfi et domne regine Ermengardis, domnique Borchardi archiepiscopi et domni Huberti comitis et uxoris eius Nanchile, seu pro remedio patris et matris mee et comitisse Ermengardis uxoris mee" by charter dated Jun 1023[426]. The reference to her as "comitisse Ermengardis" in the [1023] charter suggests that she bore this title in her own right, presumably because she was the widow of a comte before she married Burchard, as neither her husband nor her son used the title "comes" in their own donations. Burchard & his wife had one child:

a) AYMON (-after [1046]). "Borchardus et filius meus Aimo" donated "ecclesiæ Beati Genesii, quæ olim fuit S, Andreæ…in comitatu Beliacensi in pago vel in villa S. Genesii" to Vienne Saint-André, "pro remedio seniorum nostrorum domni regis Gondradi et filii eius domni regis Rodulfi et domne regine Ermengardis, domnique Borchardi archiepiscopi et domni Huberti comitis et uxoris eius Nanchile, seu pro remedio patris et matris mee et comitisse Ermengardis uxoris mee" by charter dated Jun 1023[427]. "Aymo" donated the church of St Genesius to Saint-André-de-Bas at Vienne, referring to the earlier donation by his unnamed father to the same abbey, by charter dated [1046], subscribed by "domni Huberti comitis, domni Amedei comitis, domni Aimoni Sedunensis episcopi, Odo marchio"[428]. "Aimo filius Burchardi et Ermengardis comitisse" donated property "…loco sepulturo patris mei [et]…in villa Jalzinium" to Saint-André-de-Bas at Vienne, referring to an earlier donation by his unnamed father to the same abbey, by an undated charter[429]. ["Humbertus comes et Theobaldus episcopus Maurianensis" donated property to the canons of Saint-Jean by charter dated 14 Jun 1046, signed by "Aimonis nepotis eius, Ioannis, Berillonis, Odonis"[430]. This document suggests that Humbert "Blancibus Manis" Comte de Maurienne (who was the donor) was the brother of one of Aymon´s parents. As is shown in the document SAVOY, the evidence for the parentage of Humbert´s supposed grandson named Aymon is shaky, which would suggest that "nepos" in this document should be interpreted as nephew.]

1. ERMENGARDE (-25 or 27 Aug after 1057). As noted above, a family relationship between Ermengarde Queen of Burgundy and Humbert [I] "blancis manibus" Comte de Maurienne is suggested by her appointment of the latter as her "advocatus" in dealings relating to her property (see charters quoted above). Ermengarde´s second marriage is confirmed by Thietmar, who records that "King Rudolf's wife" commended to Emperor Heinrich II her two sons, stepsons of her husband, at a meeting at Strasbourg in 1016 but does not name them[431], read together with the charter dated 1019 in which "Ermengarda regina et filii mei Ugo et Willelmus" are named[432]. The Chronicon Hugonis names "Ermengardis" as wife of "Rodulfus rex", specifying that she was childless, but does not give her origin[433]. "Rodolfus…rex" gave "sponsæ meæ Irmingardi" the town and county of Vienne by charter dated 24 Apr 1011[434]. "Rodolfus…rex" names "Irmingarda regina coniuge nostra" in a charter dated 28 Jul 1011[435]. "Rodulfus rex" names "Irmingarda coniuge mea" in a charter dated 14 Jan 1029[436]. A possible indication of her origin is provided by the charter of "Ermengart regina" dated 1033 for the soul of "Rodulfi regis" under which she donated land "in pago Genevense" to Cluny[437], although it is impossible to confirm any relationship with the families of the counts of Geneva whose earliest attested male progenitor is Gerold Count of Geneva who, if related to Ermengarde, would have belonged to a subsequent generation. "Ermengardis regina" donated property "…loco sepulture patris mei [et]…in villa Jalzinium" to Saint-André-de-Bas at Vienne "pro redemptione animis senioris mei Radulfi regis" by an undated charter[438]. "Ermengarda vidua regina, uxor quondam Rodulfi regis" made a donation to the church of Grenoble by charter dated 20 Sep 1057[439]. The necrology of Savigny records the death "VIII Kal Sep" of "Ermengardis regina Vienne que dedit Tallueriensem"[440]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the death "VI Kal Sep" of "Ermengarda uxor Rodulphi regis" and her burial at Vienne[441]. m firstly --- (-before 1011). The identity of Ermengarde´s first husband is not known. Europäische Stammtafeln[442] identifies him as Rotbald [II] Comte de Provence, son of Boson [II] Comte d'Arles & his wife Constantia [de Vienne]. Presumably this is based on the charter dated 1019 which is signed by "Ermengarda regina et filii mei Ugo et Willelmus"[443], assuming that "Willelmus" was the same person as Guillaume [V] Comte de Provence, son of Comte Rotbald [II]. However, this co-identity is far from satisfactory. There are two main problems. Firstly, the sons are ordered "Ugo et Willelmus" in the 1019 document, which suggests that Hugues was the older son. However, no other reference has been found to Comte Guillaume [V] having an older brother named Hugues, which in any case is not a name which is found in the family of the comtes de Provence. Secondly, Comte Guillaume [V] is named with his wife in a charter dated 992 which, if correctly dated, shows that he could not have been born much later than [975]. If that is correct, his mother would have been too old in 1011 to have married King Rudolf III, who was presumably hoping for an heir as he was childless by his first marriage. Europäische Stammtafeln appears to find a way around these difficulties by stating that Ermengarde was the wife of "Rotbald [III]" who, it says, was the son of Comte Rotbald [II][444]. However, no primary source has been found which confirms that this Rotbald [III] Comte de Provence ever existed. m secondly ([24 Apr/28 Jul] 1011) as his second wife, RUDOLF III King of Burgundy, of CONRAD I "le Pacifique" King of Burgundy [Welf] & his second wife Mathilde de France [Carolingian] (-5/6 Sep 1032, bur Lausanne Cathedral). Ermengarde & her first husband had two children:

a) HUGUES (-after 1019). "Ermengarda regina et filii mei Ugo et Willelmus" signed a charter dated 1019[445]. Thietmar records that "King Rudolf's wife" commended to Emperor Heinrich II her two sons, stepsons of her husband, at a meeting at Strasbourg in 1016 but does not name them[446]. The identification of these two brothers as the sons of Comte Rotbald [II] assumes that Comte Rotbald´s supposed third wife Ermengarde married secondly Rudolf III King of Burgundy, which as explained above is not proven beyond doubt.

b) GUILLAUME (-after 1019). "Ermengarda regina et filii mei Ugo et Willelmus" signed a letter dated 1019[447]. Thietmar records that "King Rudolf's wife" commended to Emperor Heinrich II her two sons, stepsons of her husband, at a meeting at Strasbourg in 1016 but does not name them[448]. The identification of these two brothers as the sons of Comte Rotbald [II] assumes that Comte Rotbald´s supposed third wife Ermengarde married secondly Rudolf III King of Burgundy, which as explained above is not proven beyond doubt. As far as Guillaume is concerned, it seems unlikely that he was the same person as Guillaume [V] Comte de Provence who, as a middle-aged adult, would not have needed to be "commended" to the emperor by his wife in 1016. In any case, it seems unlikely that Rotbald would have given the name Guillaume to the second of the sons when his older half-brother, the future Guillaume [V] Comte de Provence, was still alive as shown above.

Chapter 3. COMTES de FOREZ et de LYON

In the early 10th century, the pagus Lugdunensis is recorded within the kingdom of Burgundy, as shown for example by a charter dated 23 Apr 943 (under which Conrad King of Burgundy donated property “villam…Boliniacum cum ecclesia in pago Lugdunense” to Cluny)[449], and an undated charter dated to [942/74] (under which Conrad King of Burgundy donated “res site in pago Lucdunensi” to Cluny)[450]. According to Auguste Bernard in his Histoire territoriale du Lyonnais[451], the pagus Lugdunensis comprised the following subdivisions from the early 10th century:

a reduced pagus Lugdunensis around the town of Lyon itself.
the pagus Forensis or Forez.
the pagus Rodanensis or Roanne.
the pagus Jiarensis or Giarensis along the banks of the river Gier.
the pagulus Lugdunensis, along the left bank of the Saône, approximately corresponding with the arrondissement of Trévoux.

Bernard also adds a possible county known as Varisenus or Vausinus or Trahesinus (the author says that the spelling of the word is unclear in the only document which refers to this area[452]) in the north-eastern part, in which no known count has been identified. In addition, it is possible that the western part of the pagus Lugdunensis was under the jurisdiction of the counts of Auvergne in the early 10th century.

Little information has been found about the earliest counts of Lyon. The date when the pagus Lugdunensis was first referred to as a county is not known. However, the mentions of “comitatus” in place of “pagus” are infrequent before the 11th century. In the cartulary of Savigny, whose charters date from the mid-9th century, the earliest charter naming “comitatu Lugdunensi” instead of “pagus Lugdunensi” is dated 18 Oct 959[453]. However, this is an isolated example, as the vast majority of other charters in the cartulary refer to “pagus”. This persistence in avoiding naming the county in the charters of Savigny continued well past the mid-11th century. This documentary evidence suggests that the pagus of Lyon never evolved into a county in the same way as other pagi in other parts of France in the 10th and 11th centuries. An alternative explanation is that the scribes expressly omitted references to “county” to avoid involvement in the on-going jurisdictional disputes between the counts and the archbishops of Lyon. Nevertheless, it is not at all clear that there were any counts of Lyon before the end of the 10th century. Possible early 10th century references to counts named Guillaume may provide a false trail, as all the documents could refer to the successive counts of Poitou/dukes of Aquitaine, who were also comtes d´Auvergne and who, as noted above, possibly held jurisdiction over part of the county of Lyon. “Leotaldus [comes] et uxor mea Berta” donated “noster situs in comitatu Lucdunensi” to Cluny by charter dated Mar 943[454], but the donor in this charter is identified as Létaud Comte de Mâcon (and his second wife) who is nowhere recorded as count of Lyon. Auguste Bernard suggests that the wording of some charters dated to the mid-10th century indicates that the archbishops of Lyon enjoyed temporal as well as spiritual power in the city of Lyon[455], although no document has so far been identified which states expressly that they held the county of Lyon in their capacity of archbishops.

The earliest reference to a count of Forez so far identified is the donation to Cluny by "Artaldus comes Forensis" dated 1078, although two generations of his ancestors are recorded with the title "count" without a territorial qualification since 994, as shown below. The "pagus forensi" was based around Feurs, Monbrison. Auguste Bernard suggests that the counts of Forez were the only counts in the county of Lyon by the end of the 10th century and that they extended their jurisdiction over the whole county except for the town of Lyon itself[456]. It is possible that they used “Forez” to describe their county to avoid conflict with the archbishops, and that the counts of Forez had always been the only counts in the pagus Lugdunensis. Agreement between the counts of Forez and the archbishop of Lyon was reached in 1173, after which there was presumably no further question of the title “comte de Lyon”.

The reconstruction of parts of the genealogy of the comtes de Forez is based only on information set out in the work of Jean-Marie de La Mure, which is based on a manuscript dated 1675 but was published in Paris in 1860[457]. As will be seen below, La Mure´s conclusions about some family relationships are based on primary sources which he refers to, but does not quote in full, and for which he cites no precise source references. It has not proved possible to assess the accuracy of this information, based on the published cartularies which have been consulted during the preparation of the present document. For example, La Mure refers to several charters relating to the monastery of Cluny which are not included in the compilation of Cluny charters which was published by Bernard and Bruel. It is not known whether La Mure had access to original documentation which has since disappeared or whether his information is unreliable, although it should be said that his description of the documents in question is in most cases detailed, including precise names of the properties donated, which does inspire some confidence.

After the death in 1372 of Jean Comte de Forez, last male representative of the line of comtes de Forez who were descended from the family of the comtes de Viennois, the county was inherited by Louis II Duc de Bourbon, husband of Comte Jean´s niece Anne de Clermont. The rights of the duc de Bourbon had been confirmed 18 May 1370, when Charles V King of France authorised the renunciation in his favour by the king´s brother Louis Duc d´Anjou, stated to be "curateur de Mgr Jean de Forez", of his rights in the county[458]. It appears that Comte Jean´s mother must have retained some interest in the county of Forez despite this renunciation, until 5 Jul 1382 when "domina Johanna de Borbonio, relicta…Guidonis comitis Forensis, comitissa Forensis" donated her rights in the county of Forez to "dominam Annam Dalphine duchissam Borbonii, filiam suam et…dominum Ludovicem ducem Borbonii eius nepotem, conjuges"[459]. Louis Duc de Bourbon transferred his rights in the county of Forez to his wife by charter dated 5 Jan 1383[460].

A. COMTES de FOREZ, [COMTES de LYON]

1. [GUILLAUME [I] (-after 27 Aug 925). Auguste Bernard states that "Guillaume Comte de Lyon" divided his territories between his children: "à Guillaume l´aîné…le Lyonnais, à Artaud le Forez, et à Bernard ou Béraud ou Gérard, la sirerie de Beaujolais", but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[461]. It appears from his text that he is referring to an earlier "comte Guillaume", and that Guillaume [I] would therefore have been his eldest son. Paradin quotes a charter dated 913 of Austerius Bishop of Lyon which names “comes Vuillelmus”[462], although Auguste Bernard casts doubt on the authenticity of this document which he suggests in any event is incorrectly dated and may in fact refer to Guillaume “le Pieux” Duke of Aquitaine[463]. Paradin quotes another undated charter of “Vuillelmus…Lugdunesium comes”[464]. “Remigii archiepiscopi et Vuillelmi comitis” consented to a donation of property “in pago Lugdunensi, in valle Bevronica, in villa…Felice Vulpe” to the abbey of Savigny by charter dated 27 Aug 925[465]. It is possible that the latter two charters refer to Guillaume II Duke of Aquitaine, who is also recorded as Comte d´Auvergne, the comtes d´Auvergne being closely associated at that time with the western part of the county of Lyon as mentioned in the introduction to this Chapter. The absence of ducal title attributed to Guillaume in these documents is not conclusive: Duke Guillaume is named "Wilelmo iuniore, comite" and "domno illustrissimo marchione Alvernorum et comite Matisconensi", in charters dated May 926 and Dec 926 respectively[466], in relation to his position in the county of Mâcon. There is therefore no reason to suppose that he would not have been accorded a comital title in documents relating to any jurisdiction he may have had within the county of Lyon. It is therefore uncertain whether "Guillaume [I] Comte de Lyon" existed as a separate person.]

2. [GUILLAUME [II] (-after 28 Mar 944). A charter dated 28 Mar 944 noted the obligations to Cluny of “Ademaro Lugdunensi vicecomite” relating to “Tosciaco”, in the presence of “domni Hugonis…marchionis” and subscribed by “…Leotaldi comitis, Caroli comitis, Vuilelmi comitis…”[467]. The first two subscribers are identified as Letaud Comte de Mâcon and Charles Constantin Comte de Vienne. It is possible that “Vuilelmi comitis” was Comte de Lyon, although if this is correct it is uncertain why he should be listed third considering that the charter was issued by the vicomte de Lyon. Another possibility is that “Vuilelmi comitis” was in fact Guillaume I “Tête d'Etoupes/Caput-stupæ” Comte de Poitou who is also recorded as comte d´Auvergne, the comtes d´Auvergne being closely associated with the western part of the county of Lyon as mentioned in the Introduction to this Chapter. In addition, Auguste Bernard refers to “Adèle sa femme…dans l´obituaire d´Ambierle”[468], this being the name of the wife of Guillaume I Comte de Poitou. If on the other hand, the Guillaume named in 944 was different from the comte de Poitou, it is possible that he was the successor of Guillaume [I] Comte de Lyon, maybe his son. It is assumed that neither of these Comte Guillaume was related to the family of the later Comtes de Lyon and Forez, in which the name Guillaume appears only from the early 11th century.]

1. [ARTAUD [I] (-[960]). Auguste Bernard states that Guillaume Comte de Lyon divided his territories between his children: "à Guillaume l´aîné…le Lyonnais, à Artaud le Forez, et à Bernard ou Béraud ou Gérard, la sirerie de Beaujolais", but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[469]. If this is correct, Artaud [I] would have been the younger brother of Comte Guillaume [I] shown above. Samuel Guichenon, in his Histoire de la Souverainté de Dombes written in 1662, refers to Comte Artaud [I] who lived in 900 and his son Geraud, but does not cite the primary source on which this is based[470]. According to Auguste Bernard, Artaud [I] died in 960, but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[471]. We are therefore left with no primary source which corroborates the existence of Artaud [I]. m ---. The name of Artaud's wife is not known. According to Auguste Bernard, the wife of Artaud [I] was "Taresia", whose death, he says, is recorded "V Id Jun" in the necrology of the priory of Ambierle, but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[472]. Artaud [I] & his wife had one child:]

a) [GERAUD (-before [984/93]). Samuel Guichenon, in his Histoire de la Souverainté de Dombes written in 1662, refers to Comte Artaud [I] who lived in 900 and his son Géraud, but cites no primary source on which this is based[473]. According to Auguste Bernard, Géraud died in 990, but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[474].] m GIMBURGIS, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 994 under which "Artaldus comes, Gerardi quondam nobilis viri et Gimbergiæ filius" donated property to Savigny[475]. Géraud & his wife had [six] children:

i) ARTAUD [II] (-[993 or 999] or [11 Oct 1000]). "Artaldus comes, Gerardi quondam nobilis viri et Gimbergiæ filius" donated property "in pago Lugdunensi in ago Cegniacensi…in villa Toriniaco" to Savigny by charter dated 994, subscribed by "Artaldi comitis et uxoris eius Theodebergiæ"[476].

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ii) [ONFROI . Guichenon cites earlier secondary sources which quote an epitaph (disappeared by 1662 when Guichenon was writing) which records the death in "the year 99" of "Artaudus comes Lugdunensis et comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci et Umfredus frater eius et mater eorum"[477]. The editor of the 1874 edition of Guichenon records yet another version, from "la chronique trouvée à Belleville" which reads "…Artaldus comes Lugd. et Forensis dns Stephanus comes frater eius et Amphredus Bellijoci dns et pater et frater eorum, obiit dictus Artaldus 993". Guichenon concludes that the epitaph is unlikely to be genuine, based on his supposition that pre-1000 epitaphs are infrequent and that those which exist record only names and titles not the territories ruled[478].]

iii) [ETIENNE (-before [984/85]). The editor of the 1874 edition of Guichenon records a version of an epitaph, from "la chronique trouvée à Belleville", which reads "…Artaldus comes Lugd. et Forensis dns Stephanus comes frater eius et Amphredus Bellijoci dns et pater et frater eorum, obiit dictus Artaldus 993"[479].]

iv) HUGUES (-after 993). Paradin quotes a charter dated 993 under which “Artaldi comitis” donated property to “l´église de sainct Iregny”, signed by “Artaldi…comitis…coniugis Tetbergiæ, Hugonis abbatis fratris eius, Adelcellina abbatissa”[480]. Abbé d´Ainay[481]. "Artaldi comitis" donated property to the church of Saint-Irénée de Lyon by charter dated "pridie Kal Jul, xlviii anno regni Chunradi" ([985/86]), subscribed by "domni Artaldi…comitis…cum…conjuge…Tetbergiæ…domni Ugonis abbatis fratris eius, Adcelinæ abbatissæ…"[482].

v) [ADESCELINE . Abbess of Saint-Pierre de Lyon. According to Auguste Bernard, "Adesceline abbesse de Saint-Pierre de Lyon" was the daughter of Gérard Comte de Forez, but he cites no primary source on which he bases his statement[483]. "Artaldi comitis" donated property to the church of Saint-Irénée de Lyon by charter dated "pridie Kal Jul, xlviii anno regni Chunradi" ([985/86]), subscribed by "domni Artaldi…comitis…cum…conjuge…Tetbergiæ…domni Ugonis abbatis fratris eius, Adcelinæ abbatissæ…"[484]. Her position in the list of subscribers may indicate that she was the donor´s sister but this is not certain.]

ARTAUD [II], son of GERAUD & his wife Gimburgis --- (-[993 or 999] or [11 Oct 1000]). "Artaldi comitis" donated property to the church of Saint-Irénée de Lyon by charter dated "pridie Kal Jul, xlviii anno regni Chunradi" ([985/86]), subscribed by "domni Artaldi…comitis…cum…conjuge…Tetbergiæ…domni Ugonis abbatis fratris eius, Adcelinæ abbatissæ…"[485]. "Artaldus comes, Gerardi quondam nobilis viri et Gimbergiæ filius" donated property "in pago Lugdunensi in ago Cegniacensi…in villa Toriniaco" to Savigny by charter dated 994, subscribed by "Artaldi comitis et uxoris eius Theodebergiæ"[486]. "Artaldus comes" donated property to Cluny by charter dated Apr 995[487]. It is possible that the seigneurs de Beaujeu (see the document BURGUNDY DUCHY NOBILITY) were related in some way to the comtes de Lyon et de Forez. Samuel Guichenon, in his Histoire de la Souverainté de Dombes written in 1662, cites earlier secondary sources which quote an epitaph (disappeared by the date of Guichenon's work) which records the death in "the year 99" of "Artaudus comes Lugdunensis et comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci et Umfredus frater eius et mater eorum qui obiit anno 99"[488]. Guichenon cites another version of the epitaph, from "une ancienne généalogie manuscrite" which he found in the archives of the "chapitre de Saint-Jean de Lyon"[489], which reads "Artaudus comes Lugdunensis ac Forensis, dominus Bellijoci, anno 999" and "Artaldus filius et mater eius". The editor of the 1874 edition of Guichenon records yet another version, from "la chronique trouvée à Belleville" which reads "…Artaldus comes Lugd. et Forensis dns Stephanus comes frater eius et Amphredus Bellijoci dns et pater et frater eorum, obiit dictus Artaldus 993"[490]. Guichenon's conclusion is that none of these versions is likely to be genuine, based on his supposition that pre-1000 epitaphs are infrequent and that those which exist record only names and titles not the territories ruled[491]. Paradin notes that “deux escussons des armoiries de Forez et Beaujolais” were on the epitaph[492]. Auguste Bernard confirms that the inscription could not therefore have been contemporary as such arms did not exist in the 10th century[493]. We are therefore left with little evidence to corroborate the claimed family connection with the seigneurs de Beaujeu.

m (before 1 Jul [985/86]) as her first husband, TEUTBERGA, daughter of --- (-9 Jun ----, after 13 Apr 1013). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 994 under which "Artaldus comes, Gerardi quondam nobilis viri et Gimbergiæ filius" donated property to Savigny, subscribed by "Artaldi comitis et uxoris eius Theodebergiæ"[494]. "Artaldi comitis" donated property to the church of Saint-Irénée de Lyon by charter dated "pridie Kal Jul, xlviii anno regni Chunradi" ([985/86]), subscribed by "domni Artaldi…comitis…cum…conjuge…Tetbergiæ…domni Ugonis abbatis fratris eius, Adcelinæ abbatissæ…"[495]. She married secondly ([1001/08], repudiated) as his second wife, Pons Comte de Gévaudan et de Forez (-[26 Feb 1011/1016]), who was murdered by his stepson, Artaud Comte de Forez, in revenge for the repudiation of his mother Teutberga[496]. "Poncius…comes…Gabalitanensis telluris necnon et Forensis patriæ" donated "ecclesiam Langat…in comitatu Gabalitensi, aliam ecclesiam…Favairolas…" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Stephani et Alais et uxoris eius Theotbergæ et filiorum eius Stephani et Poncii vel fratrum eius Bertrandi et Willelmus et nepotum eius Stephani, Rotberti et Willelmi", by charter dated Feb [1010], signed by "Roberti vicecomitis, Willelmi fratris eius…"[497]. "Tedberga comitissa" donated property to Cluny for the souls of "senioris mei Artaldi et filiorum meorum Artaldi et Giraldi" by charter dated Mar 1010[498]. It is noted in the compilation that the document was subscribed by "Artaldi senioris eius, Artaldi filii eius, Giraldi filii eius" but that these subscriptions are only found in the cartulary version, the subscribers being unrecorded in the original charter[499]. There is clearly a mismatch between these signatories and the date of death of Artaud [II], assuming that both his death date and the date of the charter are correct. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "V Id Jun" of "Tyeburga comitissa que dedit Sancto Stephano duos anaphos argenteos et unam fibulam auream cum preciosissimis gemmis"[500]. "Theuterga…comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Ainay for the soul of "senioris mei Artbaldi" by charter dated 13 Apr 1012, subscribed by "Rothildis filie sue"[501].

Artaud [II] & his wife had three children:

1. ARTAUD [III] (-[11 Feb] ---- or [24 Mar] ----, before [1017]). "Girardus comes" donated property "in pago Lugdunensi in ago Tarnantensi in finibus villæ…Conziacus" to Savigny for the souls of "patris mei Artaldi et matris meæ Theotbergiæ et fratris mei Artaldi" by charter dated [1017][502]. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "III Id Feb" of "Artaldus comes, qui dedit Sancto Stephano…Flescanges villam" and the death "IX Kal Apr" of "Artaldus vicecomes qui dedit Lucennacum Sancto Stephano"[503], although it is not known to which Artaud these entries refer. The necrology of Savigny also records the death "IV Id Feb" of "Arthaudus comes Forensis qui…dedit prioratum de Arnaco…"[504].

2. GERAUD (-[5 Mar or 20 Sep] after 1046). "Girardus comes" donated property "in pago Lugdunensi in ago Tarnantensi in finibus villæ…Conziacus" to Savigny for the souls of "patris mei Artaldi et matris meæ Theotbergiæ et fratris mei Artaldi" by charter dated [1017][505]. "Geraldus comes et uxor mea Adalaix" donated the church of Saint-Pierre d´Aurec to the abbey of Saint-Michel-l´Ecluse en Savoie, by charter dated "VIII Id Feb regnante Rodulfo rege die Jovis", subscribed by "Artaldus et Gaufredus seu Vilelemus eorum filii"[506]. Radulfus Glaber records that “Geraldus comes” attempted to impose “suum filium puerulum” (unnamed) as archbishop of Lyon after the death of archbishop Burchard in 1033[507]. "Girardi comitis" witnessed a charter dated 1046 under which "Gauzerannus" donated property "ecclesiam Sancti Joannis Baptistæ de Tarnanto…et ecclesiam Sancti Victorie…in pago Lugdunensi" to the abbey of Savigny[508]. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "III Non Mar" of "Geraldus comes"[509]. The necrology of the priory of Ambierle en Roannois records the death "XII Kal Oct" of "Gerardus comes"[510]. m ADELAIDE, daughter of ---. "Geraldus comes et uxor mea Adalaix" donated the church of Saint-Pierre d´Aurec to the abbey of Saint-Michel-l´Ecluse en Savoie, by charter dated "VIII Id Feb regnante Rodulfo rege die Jovis", subscribed by "Artaldus et Gaufredus seu Vilelemus eorum filii"[511]. According to Auguste Bernard, she was Adelaide, daughter of Pons de Gévaudun & [his first wife ---], but he cites no primary or secondary source on which this is based[512]. The source in question appears to be La Mure, which provides the same information but also omits any primary source reference[513]. Géraud & his wife had five children:

a) ARTAUD [IV] (-[14 May 1078/6 Dec 1079]). "Geraldus comes et uxor mea Adalaix" donated the church of Saint-Pierre d´Aurec to the abbey of Saint-Michel-l´Ecluse en Savoie, by charter dated "VIII Id Feb regnante Rodulfo rege die Jovis", subscribed by "Artaldus et Gaufredus seu Vilelemus eorum filii"[514]. Comte de Forez.

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b) GEOFFROY GUILLAUME . "Geraldus comes et uxor mea Adalaix" donated the church of Saint-Pierre d´Aurec to the abbey of Saint-Michel-l´Ecluse en Savoie, by charter dated "VIII Id Feb regnante Rodulfo rege die Jovis", subscribed by "Artaldus et Gaufredus seu Vilelemus eorum filii"[515].

c) [ROTULPHE ([1015/25]-). La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Rotulpha ou Rotulphe de Forez" as "la seconde des fille de [Comte Géraud]", adding that she married "Guy I Seigneur de Lavieu…vicomte"[516]. He cites "Antoine de Laval" as his source, the preceding page clarifying that this refers to "les mémoires manuscrits du docte Forésien Antoine de Laval", presumably a contemporary of La Mure´s although this is not stated[517]. Auguste Bernard also refers to her and her marriage, citing La Mure but no other source[518]. In the absence of any primary source, there must be some doubt about her existence and marriage, based on the following reasoning. "Geraldi…comitis…Vuigonis senioris" subscribed the undated charter, "regnante Rodulfo rege" so dated to [993/1032], under which "filii Fredelanni, Hugo et Bernardus" founded the priory of Arnas in Beaujolais[519]. La Mure identifies the subscribers as Géraud Comte de Forez and Guigues [Vicomte] de Lavieu[520]. If this identification is correct, the dating of the charter quoted above suggests that Rotulphe (if she existed) was probably too young to have been the wife of Vicomte Guigues. In addition, other sources (see Part C of this chapter below) name Guigues [I] Vicomte [de Lyon] in 982 and [1030], and name his wife Euphemia. It is therefore likely that "Guigues de Lavieu Vicomte" was the same person as Guigues [I] Vicomte de Lyon. m GUIGUES de Lavieu, son of ---.]

d) [son ([1020/25]-). Radulfus Glaber records that “Geraldus comes” attempted to impose “suum filium puerulum” (unnamed) as archbishop of Lyon after the death of archbishop Burchard in 1033[521]. It would seem that a birth date range of [1020/25] would be consistent with “puerulum”. The name of this son is not known. He may have been the son who is named Geoffroy Guillaume above.]

e) [PREVE . La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Sainte Prève" as the daughter of "Gérard…comte de Lyon et de Forez…et…Adalaix", citing "la tradition locale…de Pomiers" and adding that she founded the priory of Pomiers en Forez and was murdered by her brothers after refusing to marry a local lord[522]. He cites no primary source on which he bases his statements, and until confirmation emerges it is preferable to show Prève in square brackets to indicate doubt about her affiliation.]

3. ROTHILDIS (-after 13 Apr 1012). "Theuterga…comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Ainay for the soul of "senioris mei Artbaldi" by charter dated 13 Apr 1012, subscribed by "Rothildis filie sue"[523].

ARTAUD [IV] de Forez, son of GERAUD Comte de Forez & his wife Adelaide --- (-[14 May 1078/6 Dec 1079]). "Geraldus comes et uxor mea Adalaix" donated the church of Saint-Pierre d´Aurec to the abbey of Saint-Michel-l´Ecluse en Savoie, by charter dated "VIII Id Feb regnante Rodulfo rege die Jovis", subscribed by "Artaldus et Gaufredus seu Vilelemus eorum filii"[524]. Comte de Forez. Auguste Bernard cites a charter dated to before 1061 under which Artaud, son of Gérard, confirmed a donation to the church of Aurec, approved by his (unnamed) wife[525]. Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Comte Artaud at the council of Worms in 1076 for his attacks on the church of Lyon[526]. "Vuillelmus comes Foresii" donated property to Savigny by charter dated [14 May 1078] which names "comes Artaldus pater eius"[527].

m RAYMONDE, daughter of ---. "Raymode matre mea" consented to the donation to Cluny dated 1078 by "Artaldus comes Forensis", named immediately after "Willelmus filius eius [Artaldi]"[528].

Artaud [II] & his wife had two children:

1. GUILLAUME [I] (-killed in battle Nikaia Jun 1097). "Vuillelmus comes Foresii" donated property to Savigny by charter dated [14 May 1078] which names "comes Artaldus pater eius"[529]. "Vuillelmi comitis filii Artaldi" subscribed a charter dated 6 Dec 1079 under which "Falco de Yconio" donated property to Savigny in praise of "Artaldi Forisiensis comitis"[530]. Comte de Forez. "Willelmus filius eius" consented to the donation to Cluny dated 1078 by "Artaldus comes Forensis"[531]. "Willelmus comes Forensis" donated the church of Saint-Julien de Moind lez Montbrison to the archbishop of Lyon, before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 1096, before 10 Dec[532]. William of Tyre names “Guillelmus comes de Foreis” among those who left on the First Crusade in 1096 with Robert Count of Flanders[533]. Albert of Aix names "…comes una Willelmus de castello Foreis…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[534]. William of Tyre names “Willelmus comes de Foreis” among those killed during the siege of Nikaia[535]. Albert of Aix records that "…comes de Foreis…" was killed at the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[536]. m WANDALMODIS de Beaujeu, daughter of GUICHARD [II] Sire de Beaujeu & his wife Richoara [de Salernay]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She is not named as the wife of Comte Guillaume [I] by La Mure. Guillaume [I] & his wife had two children:

a) GUILLAUME [II] (-after 1107). "Filii eius…Guillermus et Eustachius" confirmed the donation by "pater Guillermus" to Montbrison by undated charter[537]. Comte de Forez. Auguste Bernard refers to a charter dated 1107 which was issued by Comte Guillaume but does not provide the source reference[538]. He became a Carthusian monk[539]. He was assassinated by Gauceran vicomte de Lavieu who accused Guillaume of having raped his wife[540].

b) EUSTACHE (-[1110/17]). "Filii eius…Guillermus et Eustachius" confirmed the donation by "pater Guillermus" to Montbrison by undated charter[541]. Comte de Forez. Auguste Bernard refers to a charter under which Eustache granted the château de Saint-Trivier to the seigneur de Beaujeu but does not provide the source reference[542]. No primary source has been identified which provides any indication of the date of Eustache´s death but presumably he did not long survive his older brother.

2. ITA RAYMONDE . The Origine et Historia Brevi Nivernensium Comitum records that "Guillelmus…[filios]…Renaldum" married firstly "filiam unicam [Artaldi] comitis Foratensis"[543]. La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Guy-Raymond de Viennois" married "Ide-Raymonde de Forez, fille d´Artaud V…comte de Lyon et de Forez et d´Ide son épouse" and refers to the couple´s donation of "quelques terres situées au pays de Forez" to Cluny dated 1085, adding that the property in question was Ita´s dowry[544]. La Mure does not quote the charter nor does he provide a precise source reference, apart from referring to Guichenon´s Histoire de Savoie. This charter has not been found in the compilation of Cluny charters edited by Bernard and Bruel so presumably it has since disappeared. It is not now therefore possible to state whether the charter explicitly confirms Ita Raymonde´s affiliation, although on this point there appears no reason to doubt that La Mure had the document available when he was writing as his description of its contents is precise. Two difficulties remain. The first is the date of the supposed Cluny charter, as at that time Guigues would still have been a child (his estimated birth date appears robust). The second difficulty is that Ita must have been considerably older than her second husband, assuming that she was the same daughter who had previously married Renaud [II] Comte de Nevers, as she had a daughter by her first marriage when Guigues Raymond must still have been an infant. These problems would be solved if Artaud [II] Comte de Forez et de Lyon in fact had two daughters, despite the Origine et Historia asserting that Comte Renaud´s wife was "filiam unicam". It should be noted that no source has been identified which confirms that Guigues´s wife had previously been the wife of Comte Renaud. If there was really only one daughter, she must have been divorced from her first husband, although no source has been found which confirms that this is correct. It should be noted that La Mure asserts that Renaud [II] Comte de Nevers was Ita´s second husband, married after the death of Guigues, but this appears difficult to reconcile with the chronology of the different families with which she was connected. m firstly (divorced) as his first wife, RENAUD [II] Comte de Nevers, son of GUILLAUME I Comte de Nevers & his wife Ermengarde Ctss de Tonnerre (-5 Aug 1089). m secondly (before 1085) GUIGUES RAYMOND d'Albon, son of GUIGUES [II] "Vetus" Comte d'Albon & his second wife Ines de Barcelona ([1074/75]-5 Dec after 1096).

B. COMTES de LYON et de FOREZ (COMTES d'ALBON)

GUY [I] d'Albon, son of GUIGUES RAYMOND d'Albon & his wife Ita Raymond de Forez ([1095]-26 or 27 Oct 1138). La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Guigues ou Guy I…comte de Lyon et de Forez" was the son of Guigues-Raymond and his wife Ita Raymonde and refers to his donation to Cluny dated 1137 for the souls of "son père ledit Guigues surnommé Raymond et…sa mere ladite Ide surnommée Raymonde"[545]. La Mure does not quote the charter in question nor provide a precise source reference, apart from referring to "les sieurs Du Bouchet, d´Hozier et Guichenon". This charter has not been found in the compilation of Cluny charters edited by Bernard and Bruel so presumably has since disappeared. The family origin of Guy/Guigues appears confirmed by another charter, dated 1173, quoted by La Mure (also without providing the source citation reference) under which his grandson "comes Guigo" donated property "a Vienna usque ad Antonem et usque Burgundium" to the church of Lyon on condition he did not succeed to [the county of Viennois] ("nisi jure hæreditario, ex linea consanguinitatis aliis exclusis, ad ipsum successio fueris devoluta")[546]. He succeeded in [1110/17] as Comte de Lyon et de Forez. "Guigo comes Forensis" donated property to Montbrison by undated charter[547]. The necrology of Savigny records the death "VI Kal Nov" of "Guigo comes Forensis qui ecclesie nostra dedit xxx s forcium annuales…"[548]. The necrology of Saint-Thomas-en-Forez records the death "VII Kal Nov" of "Guido comes Forensis"[549].

m [--- de Beaujeu, daughter of GUICHARD [III] Sire de Beaujeu & his wife Lucienne de Rochefort. Her parentage and marriage are assumed from the charter dated to [1170] under which "Humbertus de Bellojoco" confirmed that "Guigo comes Forensis nepos meus" relinquished claims over Savigny abbey[550].]

Guy [I] & his wife had [two] children:

1. [GUILLAUME (-after 1135). La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guillaume" as eldest son of Comte Guy [I] and his wife, adding that "selon les mémoires du sieur de Laval" he became a Carthusian monk in 1135[551]. La Mure cites no primary source which confirms Guillaume´s parentage.]

2. GUY [II] (-6 Dec 1206, bur Abbaye de Bonlieu). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Comte de Lyon (until [1173]) et de Forez. "Guigo comes Forensis" granted safe passage to the Knights Hospitallers by charter dated 16 Jul 1158, witnessed by "Humberto…de Bellojoco et filiis eiusdem Gui et Humberto…"[552]. "Guigonem comitem Forensem" reached agreement with the church of Lyon by charter dated 15 Oct 1167[553]. Pope Alexander III confirmed an agreement between "Guigoni Forensi comiti…et filium tuum Guigonem" and the archbishop of Lyon concerning the church of Lyon, by bull dated 1 Apr 1173[554]. "Guigo comes Forensis et…Guigo filius eius" donated property to the monastery of Val-Benoît by charter dated 1184[555]. "Guigo comes Forensis et Raynaldus primæ ecclesiæ Lugdun. archiepiscopus" confirmed a donation to the monastery of Val-Benoît made by "matrone…Willelma de Rossillone soror Jauserandi de Piseys et mater Bearudæ uxoris Ramerii Albe de Chamas" by charter dated 1195[556]. "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[557]. "Guigo comes Forensis" confirmed donations to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu by "virum nobilem Willelmum de Baffia", confirming donations by "avus suus…Willelmus de Baffia", by charter dated 1205[558]. "Guigo comes Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu by charter dated 1206[559]. The necrology of Saint-Thomas-en-Forez records the death "VIII Id Dec" of "Guigo comes"[560]. m GUILLELME, daughter of --- (-12 May ----). The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "IV Id Mai" of "Willelma comitissa Forensis mater domini Raynaudi quondam archiepiscopi Lugdunensis"[561]. The necrology of Savigny also records the death "IV Id Mai" of "domina Villerma comitissa Forensi mater domini Reynaudi comitis Forensis"[562]. The necrology of Saint-Pierre, Lyon records the death "IV Id Mai" of "Guillelma comitissa de Foreis"[563]. Guy [II] & his wife had four children:

a) GUY [III] (-Acre 28 Nov [1202], bur Acre, Church of St John). Pope Alexander III confirmed an agreement between "Guigoni Forensi comiti…et filium tuum Guigonem" and the archbishop of Lyon concerning the church of Lyon, by bull dated 1 Apr 1173[564]. Comte de Forez.

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b) RENAUD (-21 Oct 1226). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death of "archiepiscopus Lugdunensis Renaldus…filius comitis Forensis"[565]. Archbishop of Lyon [1193]. "Guigo comes Forensis et Raynaldus primæ ecclesiæ Lugdun. archiepiscopus" confirmed a donation to the monastery of Val-Benoît made by "matrone…Willelma de Rossillone soror Jauserandi de Piseys et mater Bearudæ uxoris Ramerii Albe de Chamas" by charter dated 1195[566]. Regent of Forez 1203/15. "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother, with the consent of "patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa", by charter dated Dec 1203[567]. "Rainaudus…prime Lugdunensis ecclesie minister" confirmed the grant of exemptions to the Chartreuse d'Oujon by "Guigo comes Forensis pater noster", by charter dated 1212[568]. "Raynaudus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister" founded an anniversary for "fratris nostri Guigonis comitis Foresii…qui sepultus fuit apud Accon in ecclesia Hospitalis", with the consent of "Guigonis nepotis nostri", by charter dated 1215 which names "Guigo comes pater noster"[569]. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "XI Kal Nov" of "Raynaudus archiepiscopus Lugdunensis"[570].

c) HUMBERT (-5 Apr ----). Canon of St Jean, Lyon. Abbot of Saint-Just. The necrology of Saint-Pierre, Lyon records the death "Non Apr" of "Humbertus abbas S Justi filius comitis Forensis"[571].

d) CLEMENCE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. She is not mentioned by La Mure. 1229.

GUY [III] de Forez, son of GUY [II] Comte de Forez & his wife Willelme --- (-Acre 28 Nov [1202], bur Acre, Church of St John). Pope Alexander III confirmed an agreement between "Guigoni Forensi comiti…et filium tuum Guigonem" and the archbishop of Lyon concerning the church of Lyon, by bull dated 1 Apr 1173[572]. "Guigo comes Forensis et…Guigo filius eius" donated property to the monastery of Val-Benoît by charter dated 1184[573]. Comte de Forez. "Guigo comes Lugdunensis atque Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, with the consent of "uxor eius…Alix…coram patre meo Guigone comite" by charter dated 1201[574]. La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez reports the death at Acre of Comte Guy "suivant les mémoires du sieur de Laval" and his burial "en l´église…[des] chevaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem", dating the event to after a charter he issued in France dated 1202 and before the election of Baudouin IX Count of Flanders as emperor in 1204, settling for 1202 as the year of his death[575]. The necrology of Saint-Thomas-en-Forez records the death "IV Kal Dec" of "Guigo comes"[576]. "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother, with the consent of "patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa", by charter dated Dec 1203[577]. The dating of this charter suggests that 1202 was the correct year of Comte Guy´s death, as it is unlikely that news of the event could have reached western Europe from the near East by Dec 1203 if he has died at the end of the previous month. His place of burial is confirmed by the charter dated 1215 under which his brother "Raynaudus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister" founded an anniversary for "fratris nostri Guigonis comitis Foresii…qui sepultus fuit apud Accon in ecclesia Hospitalis", with the consent of "Guigonis nepotis nostri"[578].

m firstly (repudiated) ASCURAA, daughter of ---. The fact of this first marriage is confirmed by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] under which “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee” and adds that Guy [III] Comte de Forez was also father of “comes Guido de Nevers, pater dicti Guidi” by his second wife married during the lifetime of his first wife[579]. Her name is confirmed by the charter dated 1244 under which her grandson "Guillelmus de Bafia junior" reached agreement with "G. comitem Forensem" concerning his rights to "toto comitatu Forensi" which he held "jure hereditario partim nomine avie mee l´Ascuraa…mater mea unica filia et heres ipsius…filia unica comitis Forensis Guigonis Branda et neptis comitis patri Magni", with the consent of "domino Guillelmo de Bafia patre nostro"[580]. As discussed in more detail below, Boudet misinterprets the source which confirms "S" as the initial letter of the name of Ascuraa´s daughter as applying to Ascuraa herself, and suggests that "Ascuraa" was a nickname[581]. A suggestion about her family origin is made by Durand who points out that an article in the charter dated 1244, which records the settlement between the Baffie and Forez families, provides that "le comte Guy V" will help "Guillaume de Baffie" to enter in possession of "la terre de Saint-Bonnet" if "Dauphine fille de Josserand de Saint-Bonnet vient à mourir sans enfants"[582], and concludes that "on est amené à conclure que l´Ascuraa elle-même était une fille de la maison de Saint-Bonnet" through whom Guillaume de Baffie had a legitimate claim to inherit the territory[583].

m secondly ALIX, daughter of --- (-before 21 Aug 1222, bur Bonlieu). "Guigo comes Lugdunensis atque Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, with the consent of "uxor eius…Alix…coram patre meo Guigone comite" by charter dated 1201[584]. According to La Mure, she was "Alix…de Sully" but he cites no primary source which confirms that this is correct[585]. If this family origin is right, from a chronological point of view she must have been the daughter of Gilles [III] Sire de Sully who died in [1195]. However, none of the names associated with the Sully family are found among her descendants and, until further information comes to light, there seems to be an insufficient factual basis to show the connection by hyperlink, even in square brackets. "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[586]. Her date of death is set by the charter dated 21 Aug 1222 under which "Comes Forensis Guigo" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the soul of "Alasiæ matris meæ bonæ memoriæ"[587]. Her place of burial is confirmed by the charter dated Jun 1225 under which "Guigo comes Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the burial of "matris nostræ"[588].

Guy [III] & his first wife had one child:

1. S--- (-after 1254). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] under which “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee” and adds that Guy [III] Comte de Forez was also father of “comes Guido de Nevers, pater dicti Guidi…frater fuit mater matris meæ superius nominatæ” by his second wife whom he married during the lifetime of his first wife[589]. Baluze records as unknown the name of the wife of Guillaume [II] de Baffie[590]. La Mure states that "la troisième et dernière fille de Guy III Comte de Forez" was "Eléonore de Forez" who, after the termination of her betrothal to "Guillaume fils de Guy II Comte d´Auvergne", married "un grand seigneur d´Auvergne nommé Guillaume de Baffie, seigneur de Baffie et de Viveron"[591]. In this way, La Mure conflates the daughter of Comte Guy [III] by his first marriage, who married Guillaume de Baffie, with his younger daughter who was betrothed to Guillaume d´Auvergne. Secondary sources since that time have consistently stated that the wife of Guillaume de Baffie was named Eléonore, but it appears that there is no primary source which confirms that this is correct. An indication of her name has been found: Vachez records that "M. Noël Thiollier" examined the original of the Mar [1241/42] charter "aux Archives Nationales" and found that the phrase "mater matris meæ superius nominatæ" in fact reads "mater matris meæ superius nominatæ S"[592]. Boudet incorrectly assumes that "S" in this document refers to Guillaume de Baffie´s mother-in-law, who is referred to as "Ascuraa" in other sources which Boudet therefore suggests was a nickname[593]. However, it is clear from the Latin of the passage that "matris meæ superius nominatæ S" constitutes a single phrase, all in the genitive case, and that "S" therefore refers to Guillaume´s wife not his mother-in-law ("mater" in the same document, nominative case). m GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Baffie, son of DALMAS [III] Seigneur de Baffie & his wife --- (-after 1254).

Guy [III] & his second wife had [six] children:

2. GUY [IV] (-Castellaneta, Apulia 29 Oct 1241, bur Notre-Dame de Montbrison). "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[594]. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] under which “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee” and adds that Guy [III] Comte de Forez was also father of “comes Guido de Nevers, pater dicti Guidi” by his second wife married during the lifetime of his first wife[595]. Comte de Forez. "Raynaudus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister" founded an anniversary for "fratris nostri Guigonis comitis Foresii…qui sepultus fuit apud Accon in ecclesia Hospitalis", with the consent of "Guigonis nepotis nostri", by charter dated 1215 which names "Guigo comes pater noster"[596]. "Comes Forensis Guigo" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the soul of "Alasiæ matris meæ bonæ memoriæ", by charter dated 21 Aug 1222[597]. "Guigo comes Forensis" founded the church of Notre-Dame de l´Espérance de Montbrison by charter dated 1223[598]. He succeeded as Comte de Nevers in 1226, by right of his wife. William of Tyre (Continuator) names "le conte de Fores qui estoit cuens de Nevers de par sa feme" among those who took part in the crusade from France which landed at Acre in 1239[599]. He died while returning from Crusade with Thibaut King of Navarre, Comte de Champagne[600]. The testament of "comes Nivernensis et Forensis" is dated 1239, before leaving on crusade, and names "Guigonem filium meum primogenitum…Raynaldum alium meum" (adding that he wished the latter to enter the church)[601]. Betrothed (Betrothed [1205/06], [terminated?]) to PHILIPPA [Mathilde] de Dampierre, daughter of GUY [II] Sire de Dampierre-sur-Aube et de Bourbon & his wife Mathilde Dame de Bourbon (-1223). Philippe II King of France confirmed the conditions of the proposed marriages between "Guigue fils du comte de Forez, et une fille de Guy de Dampierre" and "Archambaud, fils de Guy de Dampierre, et Guigone, fille dudit comte de Forez" by charter dated [10 Apr 1205/1 Apr 1206][602]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. This betrothal was presumably terminated before the series of disputes which broke out between the Forez and Dampierre/Bourbon families in 1210, which led to Guy´s betrothal to Ermengarde d´Auvergne, but later revived. Betrothed (1210, [terminated?]) to ERMENGARDE d'Auvergne, daughter of GUY [II] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Petronille de Chambon (-16 Jan 1225). An undated charter records that "Reginaldus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister…et pater meus comes Forensis et Guido comes Arverniæ" agreed the marriages, firstly of "G. fratris mei" and "filias G. comitis Arverniæ", and secondly of "filius…dicti comitis Arverniæ" and "filiam fratris mei G. quondam comitis Forensis"[603]. La Mure describes the background to this betrothal: Philippe II King of France had dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont, Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon supported the king in this move, while the county of Forez supported the comte d´Auvergne[604]. However, in a later passage he records that the betrothal of the daughter of Guy de Forez and Guillaume [X] d´Auvergne was terminated "par le changement des affaires qui survint ès Maisons d´Auvergne et de Forez"[605]. La Mure does not state what happened to Ermengarde´s betrothal to Guy [IV] Comte de Forez at the time, but it appears likely that it was terminated too, and presumably revived at some later date after the death of Guy´s first wife. m firstly ([1216]) PHILIPPA [Mathilde] de Dampierre, daughter of GUY [II] Sire de Dampierre-sur-Aube et de Bourbon & his wife Mathilde Dame de Bourbon (-1223). Philippe II King of France confirmed the conditions of the proposed marriages between "Guigue fils du comte de Forez, et une fille de Guy de Dampierre" and "Archambaud, fils de Guy de Dampierre, et Guigone, fille dudit comte de Forez" by charter dated [10 Apr 1205/1 Apr 1206][606]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. La Mure dates this marriage to "environ 1216"[607]. As noted above, the political difficulties involving the Forez, Bourbon-Dampierre, and Auvergne families must have resulted in the earlier betrothal to Philippa [Mathilde] being terminated but later revived. The primary source which confirms the actual marriage has not yet been identified. One possibility is that two different daughters of Guy [II] Sire de Dampierre were involved, which would explain the different names used in secondary sources. m secondly (Betrothed 1210 [terminated?], [1223/24]) ERMENGARDE d'Auvergne, daughter of GUY [II] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Petronille de Chambon (-16 Jan 1225). An undated charter records that "Reginaldus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister…et pater meus comes Forensis et Guido comes Arverniæ" agreed the marriages, firstly of "G. fratris mei" and "filias G. comitis Arverniæ", and secondly of "filius…dicti comitis Arverniæ" and "filiam fratris mei G. quondam comitis Forensis"[608]. La Mure describes the background to this betrothal: Philippe II King of France had dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont, Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon supported the king in this move, while the county of Forez supported the comte d´Auvergne[609]. However, in a later passage he records that the betrothal of the daughter of Guy de Forez and Guillaume [X] d´Auvergne was terminated "par le changement des affaires qui survint ès Maisons d´Auvergne et de Forez"[610]. La Mure does not state what happened to Ermengarde´s betrothal to Guy [IV] Comte de Forez at the time, but it appears likely that it was terminated too, and presumably revived at some later date. "Guido comes Nivernensis et Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the soul of "bonæ recordationis Ermengardis quondam uxoris meæ comitissæ Forensis", by charter dated [2/7] Jan 1226[611]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Saint-Thomas-en-Forez records the death "XVII Kal Feb" of "Ememgertis comitisse"[612]. m thirdly (Jul 1226) as her second husband, MATHILDE de Courtenay Ctss de Nevers, d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre, widow of HERVE [IV] Seigneur de Donzy, daughter of PIERRE I Emperor of Constantinople Seigneur de Courtenay & his first wife Agnes Ctss de Nevers, d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre ([1188]-29 Jul 1257, bur Abbaye de Réconfort, near Monceaux-le-Comte). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Mathildem" as only daughter of "comitis Petris" & his first wife, specifying that she married firstly "Herveio Gaufridi filio de Giam et de Dunzeio" and secondly "comiti Gugoni Forensi"[613]. "Mathildis comitissa Nivernensis" donated property to the abbey of Corbigny by charter dated May 1226 for the soul of "H quondam bone memorie domini et mariti nostri comitis Nivernensis"[614]. "Guido Nivernensis comes et Mathildis comitissa uxor eiusdem comitis" took under their protection a family belonging to Saint-Cyr by charter dated Jan 1229[615]. "G. comes et M. comitissa Nivernensis et Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the soul of "bonæ memoriæ quondam comitis Nivernensis", by charter dated Jan 1236[616]. The necrology of Sens cathedral records the death "IV Kal Aug" of "Matildis comitissa Nivernensis"[617]. Guy [IV] & his first wife had two children:

a) GUY [V] (-[12 Sep] 1259). The testament of "comes Nivernensis et Forensis" is dated 1239, before leaving on crusade, and names "Guigonem filium meum primogenitum…Raynaldum alium meum"[618]. Comte de Forez. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] under which “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee” and adds that Guy [III] Comte de Forez was also father of “comes Guido de Nevers, pater dicti Guidi” by his second wife married during the lifetime of his first wife[619]. "Guidonem comitem Forisiensem et Raynaudum de Forisio fratres" and "Humbertum dominum Bellijoci" agreed the dowry for the daughter of the latter "Elizabeth…relictam Simonis quondam domini de Luzi in uxorem Raynaudo supradicto" by charter dated Dec 1247[620]. m (1224) as her first husband, ALIX de Chacenay Dame de Chacenay, daughter of ERARD [III] Sire de Chacenay & his wife Emmeline de Broyes (-before 1278). Her two marriages are confirmed by the undated charter under which "Guillelmi vicecomitis de Meloduno et Aalidis uxoris eius" confirmed money received by "prædictæ Aalidis" from "dominum Guidonem quondam comitem Forensem eius virum atque fratrem Renaudi de Foreisio moderni comitis"[621]. Her first marriage is confirmed by the contract of divorce between "Erardus dominus Chascegnay" and "Emeline uxoris mee", with the consent of "Elisabeth domine Castri Villani et Simonis filii sui", dated Sep 1224, which provides for the dowry of "M. filiam meam" on her marriage to "comiti Gigeti"[622], although it is unclear why Alix is referred to as "M". "Gui comte de Forest et sire de Chacenay" granted concessions "à cause de dame Aalis de Chacenay sa femme, fille de feu Erars seigneur de Chacenay…[à] tous les sujets du dit Chacenay" by charter dated Aug 1255[623]. She married secondly ([12 Sep 1259/10 Aug 1260]) Guillaume [III] Vicomte de Melun. "Guillelmus vicecomes de Melonduno et Aalidis uxor eius" confirmed receipt of property from "Johanne domino de Castrovillani et fratre Roberto abbate monasterii Arremarnensis" relating to the inheritance of "dicte Aalidis" by charter dated 3 Jul 1261[624]. An arrêt of the Parlement de Paris ordered "comes Forisiensis" to pay the dowry of "Alicie de Chacenaio épouse dudit vicomte" to "vicecomiti Meledunensi" dated 12 Jun 1267[625].

b) RENAUD (-13 Nov 1270). The testament of "comes Nivernensis et Forensis" is dated 1239, before leaving on crusade, and names "Guigonem filium meum primogenitum…Raynaldum alium meum" (adding that he wished the latter to enter the church)[626]. Comte de Forez 1259.

- see below.

3. RENAUD (-after Jun 1247). La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez reports a charter dated Jun 1247 (without giving the precise source citation reference) under which "Raynaudus de Foresio canonicus Lugdunensis", as uncle of Guy [V] Comte de Forez, confirmed a transaction involving the convent of Joursey en Forez[627]. Canon at Lyon.

4. GUIGONE (-after 1239). "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[628]. Philippe II King of France confirmed the conditions of the proposed marriages between "Guigue fils du comte de Forez, et une fille de Guy de Dampierre" and "Archambaud, fils de Guy de Dampierre, et Guigone, fille dudit comte de Forez" by charter dated [10 Apr 1205/1 Apr 1206][629]. No evidence has been found that this marriage was ever finalised. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the marriage of "Gerardus Viennensis comitis filius" and "sororis comitis Forensis Guigonis" but does not name her[630]. "Guigona relicta Gerardi quondam domini Vienne" relinquished her rights in the county of Forez to "G. comes Nivernensis et Forensis frater meus" by charter dated Nov 1230[631]. Dame de Marclop en Forez. "G. domina de Marclopeio soror nobilis G. comitis Nivernensis et Forensis" donated property to the priory of Saint-Rambers en Forez, by charter dated 30 Dec 1230[632]. Betrothed ([1205/06]) to ARCHAMBAUD de Dampierre, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Mathilde de Bourbon Dame de Bourbon (-killed in battle Cognat, Allier 23 Aug 1242). He succeeded his mother in 1228 as Sire de Bourbon. m ([1220]) GERARD [II] Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne, son of GUILLAUME [IV] Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his second wife Scholastique de Champagne (-[1224/25]).

5. MARQUISE (-[1237/39]). "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[633]. Her marriage is indicated by the testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci", dated Jun 1270, which names her son "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution[634]. m GUY [VI] Seigneur de Thiern, son of GUY [V] Seigneur de Thiern & his wife Clémence de Courtenay (-after 1233).

6. [daughter . The relationship between the Forez and Roussillon families is indicated by the documents which are quoted below, under "M---", wife of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon, who, it is suggested, may have been the daughter of an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez. The arguments on which this proposed relationship is based are as follows. Firstly, it is not known with certainty whether the connection between the two families was through the father or mother of Guillaume de Roussillon (the son of Artaud [IV] and his wife). However, the charter dated Nov 1262, quoted below, suggests that the relationship was through his mother: if Artaud [IV] himself had been the relative of the Forez family, it seems that the Nov 1262 document would have been unnecessary as Artaud could automatically have transferred his rights to his oldest son by testament. Artaud´s presence in the document does not necessarily indicate that he held the rights in his own name: they could be rights held through his wife. Secondly, the order of beneficiaries in the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez, quoted below, is presumably significant in determing the natre of the family connection. The document provides for bequests, in order, to "consanguineo meo domino Ano domino d´Oliergue…Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo". The former is identified as Agnon [VI] Seigneur d´Olliergues, the senior male representative of the descendants of the oldest daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez who married Guillaume de Baffie (see the document AUVERGNE for the Baffie and Olliergues families). It is likely therefore that "Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo" was in some way junior in claim to Agnon [VI]. The marriage of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon is dated to [before 1238], which suggests that his wife is unlikely to have been born much later than [1223]. If that date is correct, the chronology of the Olliergues family suggests that it is improbable that she was an otherwise unrecorded younger sister of Agnon [VI]´s mother. There appear to be two possibilities: either Artaud´s wife was the daughter of an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez, or she was the granddaughter of a younger sibling of Comte Guy [III]. The former is the most likely possibility: all the other beneficiaries under the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez were descendants of his grandfather, and it seems unlikely that Comte Renaud would have considered it necessary to provide in his testament for another family representative descended from his great-grandfather. In conclusion, until further information comes to light, if the relationship between the Roussillon and Forez families was through Artaud [IV] de Roussillon´s wife, it is likely that she was the daughter of an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez. Concerning the identity of this daughter´s husband, one possibility is that he was Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève. The connection between the Roussillon and Genève families is suggested by an undated charter under which "Amedée de Genève Evesque de Die" (identified as the son of Comte Guillaume [II]) is called "oncle d´Amedée de Roussillon" (who was a younger son of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon)[635]. The testament of "Thomas de Sabaudia primogenitus…domini Thomæ de Sabaudia comitis", dated 14 May 1282, which names "consanguineum meum R. patrem dominum Aymarum archiepiscopum Lugdunensem" (the latter identified as another younger son of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon) also indicates a connection as the relationship with the Savoie family was presumably through the comtes de Genéve[636]. Vachez, in an article dealing with the Roussillon family, approaches a conclusion when he states that Artaud [IV]´s wife was "Marie de Genève, fille de Guillaume Comte de Genève et de Marie ou Alix de la Tour"[637]. However, his explanation is contradictory and confusing. He asserts firstly that the marriage of Artaud [IV] with "Marie" was childless (nullifying completely his explanation for the relationship which is stated in the undated charter) and secondly that Artaud´s children were born from a supposed second marriage with "Artaude de Forez, fille de Guy IV comte de Forez", presumably in an attempt to explain the presence of Guillaume de Roussillon in the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez. The major problem with identifying Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève as the father of "M---" is the number of children attributed to Comte Guillaume and his known wife which makes it difficult to explain why "M---" and her descendants should have been singled out in relation to the Forez inheritance. This difficulty would be resolved if the daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez was the first wife of Comte Guillaume and the mother of a single daughter, her husband marrying again after she died. If all this speculation is correct, it is possible that this daughter was the same one who had earlier been betrothed to Guillaume d´Auvergne, who is described as the last remaining unmarried daughter in her betrothal agreement (see below).] m [as his first wife,] [GUILLAUME [II] Comte de Genève, son of GUILLAUME [I] Comte de Genève & his second wife Béatrix de Faucigny (-25 Nov 1252).]

7. [ELEONORE] (-after 1210). La Mure states that "la troisième et dernière fille de Guy III Comte de Forez et de son épouse Alice de Suilly" was "Eléonor de Forez" who, in a charter "alléguée par Justel de l´an 1210", was betrothed to "Guillaume fils de Guy II Comte d´Auvergne", that the betrothal was terminated "par le changement des affaires qui survint ès Maisons d´Auvergne et de Forez", and that the same daughter later married "un grand seigneur d´Auvergne nommé Guillaume de Baffie, seigneur de Baffie et de Viveron"[638]. In this way, La Mure conflates the daughter of Comte Guy [III] by his first marriage, who married Guillaume de Baffie as demonstrated by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] quoted above, with his younger daughter who was betrothed to Guillaume d´Auvergne. This must be incorrect in light of the source which names the older daughter, wife of Guillaume de Baffie, as "S" (see above). In an earlier passage, La Mure describes the background to this betrothal: Philippe II King of France had dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont, Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon supported the king in this move, while the county of Forez supported the comte d´Auvergne[639]. The agreement is confirmed in the undated charter which records that "Reginaldus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister…et pater meus comes Forensis et Guido comes Arverniæ" agreed the marriages, firstly of "G. fratris mei" and "filias G. comitis Arverniæ", and secondly of "filius…dicti comitis Arverniæ" and "filiam […reliquæ filiæ fratris mei] fratris mei G. quondam comitis Forensis"[640]. This charter makes it clear that this daughter was the last remaining (unmarried) daughter ("reliquæ filiæ") of Comte Guy [III], but the document does not name her. La Mure gives no indication of the basis on which he names her "Eléonor", but presumably his source was Justel´s Histoire d´Auvergne (not yet consulted). No record has been found which indicates that this betrothal was ever finalised into a marriage, although the late date of Guillaume [X]´s recorded marriage suggests that he may have been married before and remarried only after the death of his earlier wife, who would presumably have died childless. Betrothed ([1210]) to GUILLAUME [X] Comte d'Auvergne, son of GUY [II] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Petronille de Chambon (-1246, bur Le Bouchet).

RENAUD de Forez, son of GUY [IV] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his first wife Philippa [Mathilde] de Dampierre (-13 Nov 1270). The testament of "comes Nivernensis et Forensis" is dated 1239, before leaving on crusade, and names "Guigonem filium meum primogenitum…Raynaldum alium meum" (adding that he wished the latter to enter the church)[641]. "Guidonem comitem Forisiensem et Raynaudum de Forisio fratres" and "Humbertum dominum Bellijoci" agreed the dowry for the daughter of the latter "Elizabeth…relictam Simonis quondam domini de Luzi in uxorem Raynaudo supradicto" by charter dated Dec 1247[642]. Comte de Forez 1259. "Reynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Sine Muri Briennensis ac Elisabeth eius uxor" granted privileges to Marcigny by charter dated 1261, before 25 Dec[643]. Sire de Beaujeu 1267. The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guiotum filium meum…Ludovico filio meo clerico" as his heir and, in substitution, "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" who should if he inherits provide for "domino Guidoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo canonicus Lugdunensis…Hugoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo fratri eiusdem canonici Guidonis…consanguineo meo domino Ano domino d´Oliergue…Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo", and provides a bequest to "uxor nostra Ysabella comitissa Forensis et domina Bellijoci "[644].

m (Feb or Nov 1247) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Beaujeu, widow of SIMON de Semur Sire de Lucy, daughter of HUMBERT [V] Sire de Beaujeu & his wife Marguerite de Bâgé Dame de Miribel (-Jan or 22 Aug 1297). "Guidonem comitem Forisiensem et Raynaudum de Forisio fratres" and "Humbertum dominum Bellijoci" agreed the dowry for the daughter of the latter "Elizabeth…relictam Simonis quondam domini de Luzi in uxorem Raynaudo supradicto" by charter dated Dec 1247[645]. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his daughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricis filie mee…Margaritam", specifying that Isabelle was "nunc uxorem Raynaldi de Foresio" and would inherit if his son Guichard died without issue, in his testament dated Jul 1248 [646]. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. She succeeded her brother in 1265 as Dame de Beaujeu. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Ysabellam matrem suam, relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis, patris sui”[647]. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "XI Kal Sep" of "domina Ysabella comitissa Forensis domina Bellijoci, soror domini Guichardi"[648].

Renaud & his wife had four children:

1. GUY [VI] (-19 Jan 1278, bur Montbrison). The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guiotum filium meum…Ludovico filio meo clerico…"[649]. Comte de Forez.

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2. LOUIS (-23 Aug 1295). The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guiotum filium meum…Ludovico filio meo clerico…"[650]. "Ludovicus dominus Bellijoci" confirmed the rights of "villa Tysiaci" granted by "Humberti quondam domini Bellijoic, avi nostri…bonæ memoriæ nobilis viri Guichardi avunculi nostri quondam domini Bellijoci, necnon…matris nostræ Isabellæ Comitissæ Forensis, dominæ quondam Bellijoci", by charter dated Feb 1274[651]. Sire de Beaujeu. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Ysabellam matrem suam, relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis, patris sui”, “dominam Johannam, relictam Guidonis, quondam fratris dicti Ludovici, et comitis Forensis”, “dominam Blanchiam, relictam domini Guichardi, quondam domini Bellijoci”, and “domina Helienor uxor domini Bellijoci predicti”[652].

- SIRES de BEAUJEU.

3. GUICHARD (-before Jun 1270). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1265. It is assumed that he died before Jun 1270, the date of his father´s testament in which he is not named. m (1269) ELEONORE de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE IV Comte de Savoie & his second wife Cécile [Passerose] de Baux. She is not mentioned in either the 19 Sep 1252 or 24 May 1253 wills of her father[653], which suggests that she may have born posthumously, in which case she must have been the twin of her sister Constance. The testament of "Beatrice Vedova del Re Berengario Conte di Provenza" dated 14 Jan 1264 makes bequests "…a Contesson…più ad Eleonora altra sua figlia…"[654]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

4. ETIENNETTE (-24 Apr ----). The necrology of Sainte-Croix de Lyon records the death "XXIV Kal Mai" of "dom Stephane filie dom Renaudi de Forio uxoris dom Jo. lo Vito quondam"[655]. It is assumed that she died before Jun 1270, the date of her father´s testament in which she is not named. m as his [second] wife, JEAN [le Viteaux], son of ---. This was not Jean's only marriage, as shown by the necrology of Sainte-Croix de Lyon which records the death "XV Kal Oct" of "Katerine uxoris Jo lo Vito"[656]. This entry, read together with the entry commemorating Jean´s wife Etiennette (see above), suggests that Catherine was his first wife and Etiennette his second.

GUY [VI] de Forez, son of RENAUD Comte de Forez [Albon] & his wife Isabelle de Beaujeu (-19 Jan 1278, bur Montbrison). The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guiotum filium meum…Ludovico filio meo clerico…"[657]. Comte de Forez. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Ysabellam matrem suam, relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis, patris sui” and “dominam Johannam, relictam Guidonis, quondam fratris dicti Ludovici, et comitis Forensis”[658]. The first testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated 29 May 1275, chooses his burial "in ecclesia beatæ Mariæ Montisbrisonis", names "Isabellam filiam meam" as his heir, and names "consanguinei domini Humberti de Bellojoco, militis, domini Montis Penserii et conestabuli Franciæ…Joannæ…uxoris meæ…Ludovicum fratrem meum"[659]. The second testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated Nov 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Ysabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam…Johannæ uxoris meæ et tutorum liberorum meorum"[660]. The third testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated 27 Dec 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Isabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam" (adding that he wished the latter to enter the church) "Johannæ uxori meæ"[661]. His place of burial is confirmed by the testament of his son "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 16 Aug 1334, which chooses his burial "in ecclesia beate Marie Montisbrisonis in tumulo parentum meorum"[662].

m (1268) as her first husband, JEANNE de Montfort, daughter of PHILIPPE de Montfort Seigneur de Castres et de la Ferté-Alais & his wife Jeanne de Levis ([1255/60][663]-1300, bur Montbrison). A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Ysabellam matrem suam, relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis, patris sui” and “dominam Johannam, relictam Guidonis, quondam fratris dicti Ludovici, et comitis Forensis”[664]. She married secondly (1278) Louis de Savoie Baron de Vaud. The testament of "dominæ Joannæ de Monteforti quondam comitissæ Forensis, uxorisque quondam…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" dated Nov 1293 chooses her burial "in cimiterio Fratrum Minorum Montisbrisonis" and makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora, Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…a Pietro di Lei figlio…altri suoi Benidto Lodovico suo figlio"[665]. Her place of burial is confirmed by the testament of her daughter "dominæ Isabellæ de Foresio domine de Mercorio" dated 7 Mar 1331 which chooses her burial "in domo Fratrum Minorem Montisbrisonis, in tumulo…matris meæ"[666].

Guy [VI] & his wife had three children:

1. ISABELLE ([1273/May 1275]-after 29 Jan 1337, bur Montbrison). The first testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated 29 May 1275, chooses his burial "in ecclesia beatæ Mariæ Montisbrisonis", names "Isabellam filiam meam" as his heir, and names "consanguinei domini Humberti de Bellojoco, militis, domini Montis Penserii et conestabuli Franciæ…Joannæ…uxoris meæ…Ludovicum fratrem meum"[667]. The second testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated Nov 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Ysabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam…Johannæ uxoris meæ et tutorum liberorum meorum"[668]. "Johannes comes Forensis adultus" agreed with "Beraldo de Mercorio nepoti…domini Beraldi domini Mercorii filioque quondam domino Beraldi de Mercorio, filii quondam ipsius domini Mercorio" the dowry of "Yzabelle sponsa sua sororeque ipsius comitis et filia quondam…Guidonis quondam comitis Forensis" by charter dated Jun 1290[669]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora…"[670]. The testament of "dominæ Isabellæ de Foresio domine de Mercorio" is dated 7 Mar 1331, chooses her burial "in domo Fratrum Minorem Montisbrisonis, in tumulo…matris meæ", and appoints "nepotem meum dominum Guiotum de Foresio primogenitum…fratris mei comitis Forensis" as her heir[671]. m (1 Jun 1290) BERAUD [VIII] Sire de Mercœur, son of BERAUD [VII] Sire de Mercœur & his wife Blanche de Salins (-5 Apr 1321).

2. LAURE ([1275/76]-[1319/20 Jun 1320]). The second testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated Nov 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Ysabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam…Johannæ uxoris meæ et tutorum liberorum meorum"[672]. It is likely that Laure was her father´s second child. Both she and her brother Jean are named in their father´s Nov 1277 testament. This second testament was written to substitute Jean as his father´s heir in place of the older daughter Isabelle. If Laure had been born after Jean, it is unlikely that she would have been named in the document, which was presumably written soon after Jean´s birth. The third testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated 27 Dec 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Isabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam" (adding that he wished the latter to enter the church) "Johannæ uxori meæ"[673]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora…"[674]. Nun at Bonlieu. "Joannes comes Forensis" constituted the dowry for "domicella Lora…soror sua" when entering religion at Bonlieu monastery by charter dated Jul 1295[675]. "Joannes comes Forensis" founded an anniversary for "Loræ sorori nostræ, moniali quondam monasterii Boni Boci" at Bonlieu monastery by charter dated Nov 1330[676].

3. JEAN [I] ([1276/Nov 1277]-3 Jul 1334, bur Montbrison). The second testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated Nov 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Ysabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam…Johannæ uxoris meæ et tutorum liberorum meorum"[677]. The court of Lyon confirmed the guardianship of "Gioanni figlio pupillo di Guidone Conte di Forest" naming "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Madre del detto Gioanni" and her second marriage with "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud fratello del Conte Amedeo" by charter dated 23 Jun 1283[678]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora…"[679]. Comte de Forez. Seigneur de Saint-Bonnet 1291. The testament of "Joannes comes Forensis" is dated 16 Aug 1324, chooses his burial "in ecclesia beate Marie Montisbrisonis in tumulo parentum meorum", appoints "filium meum Raynaudum" as his heir in seven castles in anticipation of his marriage contracted with "Margaritam filiam domini Philipi de Sabaudia principis Achaye" and in the inheritance of "quondam Alisie de Viannesio matris sue", bequeathes property to "Johanni filio meo", appoints "Guiotum filium meum" as his heir and refers to the marriage contracted between him and "dominum Ludovicum de Claromonte…Johannam filiam"[680]. "Joannes comes Forensis" founded an anniversary for "Loræ sorori nostræ, moniali quondam monasterii Boni Boci" at Bonlieu monastery by charter dated Nov 1330[681]. The codicil of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 2 Jul 1333, adjusts his bequests to his three [legitimate] sons and provides for "Johannem et Raynaudum filios meos naturales…Johannetam filiam meam naturalem"[682]. The necrology of Notre Dame de Montbrison records the death 3 Jul 1334 of "Joannes comes Forensis"[683]. m firstly (contract Vienne 28 Mar 1296) ALIX de Viennois, daughter of HUMBERT de la Tour du Pin Dauphin de Viennois & his wife Anne Dauphine de Viennois (-Saint-Saturnin-du-Port 14 Nov 1309, bur Saint-Saturnin-du-Port, transferred 1311 after 7 Mar to Montbrison Notre-Dame). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Delphini filia…Alysiam" and "Joannes comes Foresius"[684]. The contract of marriage between "dominum Humbertum, delphinium, comitem Viennensem et Albonensem dominumque de Turre et dominam Annam eius uxorem…Alasiam…filiam" and "Johannem comitem Forensem" is dated 28 Mar 1296 at Vienne[685]. A charter dated "die dominica post brandones" in 1311 provides for the transfer of the remains of "dominæ Alasiæ de Viennensio quondam comitissæ Forensis", buried "in ecclesia Sancti Saturnini de Portu" where she had died, to "ecclesiam nostram beatæ Mariæ Montisbrisonis" where she had chosen her burial[686]. m secondly as her third husband, ELEONORE de Savoie, widow firstly of GUILLAUME Comte d'Auxerre [Bourgogne-Comté] and secondly of DREUX [IV] de Mello Seigneur de Sainte-Hermine, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle [Simone] de Bâgé Dame de Bâgé ([1279]-1324). The "Act of emancipation" of "Eleonora di Savoia" aged 12 by "Conte Amedeo di Savoia suo Padre" is dated 25 Jan 1292[687]. If this is correct, it is unlikely that her first child was born in 1292, as shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[688]. "Eleonora figlia del Conte Amedeo di Savoia e della Contessa Sibilla Moglie di Guglielmo di Chalon Conte d'Auxerre" renounced her rights of inheritance from her parents in favour of "suoi Padre e Madre, e di Oddoardo ed Aymone suoi fratelli" as part of the arrangements concerning her dowry, by charter dated "la festa di S. Vincenzo 1292"[689]. "Guglielmo di Chalon Conte d'Auxerres" donated property to "Eleonora figlia del Conte Amedeo di Savoia sua Moglie" in contemplation of marriage by charter dated 7 Jan 1292[690]. The Papal dispensation for the marriage of "il Conte Giov di ---e" and "la principessa Eleonora figlia del Conte Amedeo V di Savoia" notwithstanding 4^o consanguinity is dated 7 Jan 1291[691]. The testament of "Sibilla Contessa di Savoia Dama di Bauge Moglie del Conte Amedeo di Savoia" dated 1294 grants bequests "ad Eleonora Moglie del Conte Guglielmo d'Auxerre sua figlia…"[692]. The testament of "Conte Amedeo di Savoia" dated 27 Sep 1307 names "…Eleonora, Margarita, ed Agnes sue figlie"[693]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. m thirdly (after 1324) LAURE de Savoie, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his first wife Adeline de Lorraine (before 1278-1334). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Jean [I] & his first wife had four children:

a) JEANNE . The marriage contract between "Johannæ filiæ domini Joannis comitis Forensis" and "domino Aymaro domino de Rossillone" is dated 8 May 1318[694]. The Papal dispensation for the marriage between "Aymaro domino Rossilionis" and "Johanne nata…Johannis comitis Forensis" is dated 20 Mar 1318, and refers to their relationship "ex uno latere tertio, ex altero quarto gradibus…consanguinitatis" (without giving details of the descents)[695]. m (Papal dispensation 3^o and 4^o 20 Mar 1318, contract 8 May 1318) AYMAR Seigneur de Roussillon, son of ARTAUD [V] Seigneur de Roussillon & his wife Alix de Poitiers/Valentinois (-after 1355).

b) GUY [VII] (19 Apr 1299-Sainte-Colombe, couvent des Cordeliers, near Vienne 23 Jun 1358, bur Montbrison, église de Notre-Dame). An ancient missel records the birth "1299 XIII Kal Mai" of "Guido primogenitus domini Johannis comitis Forensis et dominæ Aliziæ de Vienne" and his subsequent baptism[696]. Comte de Forez.

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c) RENAUD (-[1369/70]). Canon at Lyon, Vienne and Valence cathedrals before 1317. Deacon at Chalon-sur-Marne cathedral 1317. Canon at Bayeux 1323. Seigneur de Malleval, de Rocherlaine et de Saint-Germain Laval. The testament of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 16 Aug 1324, appoints "filium meum Raynaudum" as his heir in seven castles in anticipation of his marriage contracted with "Margaritam filiam domini Philipi de Sabaudia principis Achaye" and in the inheritance of "quondam Alisie de Viannesio matris sue"[697]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names his nephews Guy and Raimond de Forez[698]. "Domini Reynaudus et Johannes filii…domini Johannis comitis Forensis" agreed to respect the provisions of their father´s testament by charter dated 15 Feb 1333 (O.S.), which names "bone memorie domine Alaysie de Vienesio comitisse Forensis matris quondam antedictorum Reynaudi et Johannis"[699]. m (contract 3 May 1324, 10 Jun 1324) MARGUERITE de Savoie, daughter of PHILIPPE de Savoie Prince of Achaia & his first wife Isabelle de Villehardouin Pss of Achaia (Feb 1303-after 8 Dec 1371). The contract of marriage between "nobilem Raynaudum de Forisio, natum…domini Johannis comitis Forensis" and "nobilem Margaritam filiam…domini Philippi de Sabaudia principis Achaye" is dated 3 May 1324[700]. The testament of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 16 Aug 1324, appoints "filium meum Raynaudum" as his heir in seven castles in anticipation of his marriage contracted with "Margaritam filiam domini Philipi de Sabaudia principis Achaye" and in the inheritance of "quondam Alisie de Viannesio matris sue"[701].

d) JEAN (-after 8 Aug 1334). The testament of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 16 Aug 1324, bequeathes property to "Johanni filio meo"[702]. Canon at Paris 1323. "Domini Reynaudus et Johannes filii…domini Johannis comitis Forensis" agreed to respect the provisions of their father´s testament by charter dated 15 Feb 1333 (O.S.), which names "bone memorie domine Alaysie de Vienesio comitisse Forensis matris quondam antedictorum Reynaudi et Johannis"[703]. The testament of "dominus Johannes de Foresio, canonicus ecclesie Parisiensis", dated 8 Aug 1334, bequeathes property to "Johannino et Raymundino fratribus suis naturalibus…dominorum Guidonis comitis Forensis et Reginaldi fratrum suorum"[704]. The necrology of the Eglise Cathédrale de Paris records the death "4 Aug" of "Johannis filii comitis de Foresiis"[705].

Jean [I] had three illegitimate children by an unknown mistress or mistresses:

e) JEAN (-after 8 Aug 1334). The codicil of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 2 Jul 1333, adjusts his bequests to his three [legitimate] sons and provides for "Johannem et Raynaudum filios meos naturales…Johannetam filiam meam naturalem"[706]. The testament of "dominus Johannes de Foresio, canonicus ecclesie Parisiensis", dated 8 Aug 1334, bequeathes property to "Johannino et Raymundino fratribus suis naturalibus…"[707].

f) RENAUD [Raymond] (-after 8 Aug 1334). The codicil of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 2 Jul 1333, adjusts his bequests to his three [legitimate] sons and provides for "Johannem et Raynaudum filios meos naturales…Johannetam filiam meam naturalem"[708]. The testament of "dominus Johannes de Foresio, canonicus ecclesie Parisiensis", dated 8 Aug 1334, bequeathes property to "Johannino et Raymundino fratribus suis naturalibus…"[709].

g) JEANNETTE (-after 2 Jul 1333). The codicil of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 2 Jul 1333, adjusts his bequests to his three [legitimate] sons and provides for "Johannem et Raynaudum filios meos naturales…Johannetam filiam meam naturalem"[710].

GUY [VII] de Forez, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Forez & his first wife Alix de Viennois (19 Apr 1299-Sainte-Colombe, couvent des Cordeliers, near Vienne 23 Jun 1358, bur Montbrison, église de Notre-Dame). An ancient missel records the birth "1299 XIII Kal Mai" of "Guido primogenitus domini Johannis comitis Forensis et dominæ Aliziæ de Vienne" and his subsequent baptism[711]. The first testament of "dominæ Isabellæ de Foresio domine de Mercorio" is dated 7 Mar 1331, chooses her burial "in domo Fratrum Minorem Montisbrisonis, in tumulo…matris meæ", and appoints "nepotem meum dominum Guiotum de Foresio primogenitum…fratris mei comitis Forensis" as her heir[712]. "Johannus Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes dominusque de Turre" granted all his rights over Le Puy to "nepoti nostro Guioto de Foresio…comitem Forensis [Johannem] filio ac sororis nostre domine Alasie comitisse Forensis" by charter dated 9 Dec 1339[713]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names his nephews Guy and Raimond de Forez[714]. Comte de Forez. The testament of "Guido comes Forensis", dated 16 Dec 1357, chooses burial "in ecclesia mea beate Marie Montisbrisonis in tumulo parentum meorum", bequeathes property to "Johannam…filiam meam" in connection with her marriage to "comitem dalphinum Alvernie", to "Johannis filio meo…filium meum Ludovicum", and appoints "fratrum meum dominum Raynaudum de Forisio…" as guardians of "liberis meis impuberibus"[715].

m (3 Aug 1324) JEANNE de Clermont, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Clermont "le Boiteux" Comte de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis Sire de Bourbon [later Duc de Bourbon] [Capet] & his wife Marie de Hainaut ([1311/12]-30 Dec 1402, bur Montbrison, église des Cordeliers). The testament of "Joannes comes Forensis", dated 16 Aug 1324, appoints "Guiotum filium meum" as his heir and refers to the marriage contracted between him and "dominum Ludovicum de Claromonte…Johannam filiam"[716]. "Jehane de Bourbon comtesse de Foureis, fille ainsnée de messire Loys duc de Bourbon, fils ainé du fils monseigneur Sainct Loys roi de France, et femme de messire Guis conte de Fourais" donated property to the church of Notre-Dame de Montbrison by charter dated 11 Sep 1372[717]. "Domina Johanna de Borbonio, relicta…Guidonis comitis Forensis, comitissa Forensis" donated her rights in the county of Forez to "dominam Annam Dalphine duchissam Borbonii, filiam suam et…dominum Ludovicem ducem Borbonii eius nepotem, conjuges" by charter dated 5 Jul 1382[718]. The testament of "Johanna de Bourbonio comitissa Forensis, filiaque…domini Ludovici ducis Borbonii, comitis Claromontis et Marchie, et domine Marie Heynaut, coniugem, relicta…domini Guidonis comitis Forensis quondam", dated 13 Jun 1400, bequeathed property to "dominum ducem Bourboni, comitem Claromontensem et Forensem, et Annam Dalphinam, duchissam Bourbonii, nepotem et filiam meos", and founded an anniversary for "domine Margarite de Sabbadia…sororgie mee, quondam consortis…fratris mei domini Reynaudi de Foresio"[719].

Guy [VII] & his wife had [five] children:

1. JEANNE (10 May 1337-17 Feb 1369). An ancient missel records the birth 10 May 1337 "Jehane fille du comte Guy de Forez & de Jehane de Bourbon"[720]. The testament of "Guido comes Forensis", dated 16 Dec 1357, bequeathed property to "Johannam…filiam meam" in connection with her marriage to "comitem dalphinum Alvernie"[721]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 17 Feb 1369 of "Johanna de Forests comitissa Claromontis dominaque terræ de Mercorio"[722]. m (contract 22 Jun 1357) as his first wife, BERAUD [II] "le Grand Dauphin" Comte de Clermont, son of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his first wife Marie de Villemur (-17 Jan 1400).

2. [child ([Mar/May] 1338-). No record has been found of this child except that the ancient missel which records the births of the other children of Comte Guy [VII] and his wife specify that Louis and his brother and sister were third, fourth and fifth children of their parents[723]. According to La Mure, this child was "Jacerand de Forez…abbé de Saint-Pierre de Vienne" who, he assumes, was the oldest child[724].]

3. LOUIS (Saint-Galmier 16 Mar 1339-killed in battle Brignais 6 Apr 1362). An ancient missel records the birth 16 Mar 1338 (presumably O.S.) "à Saint Galmyer Loys tiers enfant desdits Guy & Jehane"[725]. The testament of "Guido comes Forensis", dated 16 Dec 1357, bequeathes property to "Johannis filio meo…filium meum Ludovicum", and appoints "fratrum meum dominum Raynaudum de Forisio…" as guardians of "liberis meis impuberibus"[726]. Comte de Forez. m ([1358/62]) [JEANNE] de [Rogier], daughter of [GUILLAUME [III] Rogier Comte de Beaufort, Vicomte de Turenne & his wife ---]. The index of archives at Forez refers to a document relating to the dowry of "filiæ domini vicecomitis Turionensis" on her marriage to "Ludovicum comitem Forensem"[727]. She was presumably the daughter of Guillaume [III] Rogier Comte de Beaufort, who had bought the viscounty of Turenne from Cécile de Comminges in 1350 for 145,000 gold florins[728], although the primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. La Mure names her Jeanne but does not cite the corresponding primary source which confirms her name.

4. JEAN [II] (1343-15 May 1372). An ancient missel records the birth in 1343 "à Saint Galmyer Jehan quatrième enfant desdits Guy & Jehane"[729]. The testament of "Guido comes Forensis", dated 16 Dec 1357, bequeathes property to "Johannis filio meo…filium meum Ludovicum", and appoints "fratrum meum dominum Raynaudum de Forisio…" as guardians of "liberis meis impuberibus"[730]. Comte de Forez. A charter dated 18 May 1370 refers to Louis Duc d´Anjou as "curateur de Mgr Jean de Forez", and records the authorisation by Charles V King of France of the transfer of the former´s rights in the county of Forez to Louis II Duc de Bourbon, who was the husband of Comte Jean´s niece Anne de Clermont[731]. This suggests that Comte Jean suffered some incapacity and was incapable of ruling the county himself. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Montbrison records the death 15 May 1372 of "princeps Joannes comes Forensis", adding that "Joanna de Borbonio comitissa eius mater" founded an anniversary for him[732].

5. ODILE (Verdier 5 Oct 1345-[young]). An ancient missel records the birth 5 Oct 1345 "au Verdyer, Odile cinquième enfant desdits Guy & Jehane de Bourbon"[733].

C. VICOMTES de LYON

1. ADEMAR (-after 28 Mar 944). Vicomte de Lyon. A charter dated 28 Mar 944 noted the obligations to Cluny of “Ademaro Lugdunensi vicecomite” relating to “Tosciaco”, in the presence of “domni Hugonis…marchionis” and subscribed by “…Leotaldi comitis, Caroli comitis, Vuilelmi comitis…”[734].

1. BERARD (-before 1030). m BLISMODIS, daughter of ---. "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea" made a donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the souls of "Berardi patris mei [et]…Blismodis matris mee"[735]. Bérard & his wife had two children:

a) GUIGUES [I] (-[22 Jan] after 1030). "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea" made a donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the souls of "Berardi patris mei [et]…Blismodis matris mee ac fratris mei Wichard seu infantibus meis"[736]. Vicomte de Lyon. "Wigonis vicecomitis et uxore sua Eufemia" subscribed the charter dated 16 Oct 982 under which "Narduinus" donated property to Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire[737]. "Wigo vicecomes et uxor mea Eufemia" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by "Elisabeth comitissa"[738]. “Geraldi…comitis…Vuigonis senioris” consented to the donation by “Adzelena abbatissa” to Savigny by charter dated to [1030][739]. Another charter dated to [1033] refers to the same donation and names “Vuigonis vicecomitis”[740]. The necrology of the priory of Ambierle en Roannois records the death "XI Kal Feb" of "Vuigo vicecomes"[741]. m (before 16 Oct 982) EUPHEMIA, daughter of NARDUIN Vicomte de Mâcon & his wife [Aya ---] (-after 1030). "Wigonis vicecomitis et uxore sua Eufemia" subscribed the charter dated 16 Oct 982 under which "Narduinus" donated property to Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire[742]. "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea" made a joint donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the souls of his parents and brother, which also names “Narduino vicecomiti et filie eius Eufemie”[743]. "Wigo vicecomes et uxor mea Eufemia" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by "Elisabeth comitissa"[744]. Guigues [I] & his wife had --- children:

i) children . "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea" made a donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the souls of "…infantibus meis"[745].

b) GUICHARD (-[before 1030]). "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea" made a donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the soul of "Wichardi fratris mei" and their parents[746].

It is probable that Guigues [II] was one of the children of Guigues [I] but the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified.

1. GUIGUES [II] (-after 1039). Vicomte de Lyon. “Guigo vicecomes” donated property “in pago Lugdunensi…castrum Mons Meruli [Montmerle]” to Cluny by charter dated to [Jan/Nov] 1039, subscribed by “Hugonis comitis, Tietbaldi comitis, Ermessendis vicecomitisse…”[747]. A charter dated 10 Feb 1093 defines property referring to "terram…que fuit olim coqui vicecomitis Wigonis"[748], although it is not certain that this refers to one of the vicomtes de Lyon names Guigues. m ERMESENDE, daughter of ---. “Guigo vicecomes” donated property “in pago Lugdunensi…castrum Mons Meruli [Montmerle]” to Cluny by charter dated to [Jan/Nov] 1039, subscribed by “…Ermessendis vicecomitisse…”[749].

1. [GUIGUES [III] [de Lavieu] . La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Rotulpha ou Rotulphe de Forez" as "la seconde des fille de [Comte Géraud]", adding that she married "Guy I Seigneur de Lavieu…vicomte"[750]. He cites "Antoine de Laval" as his source, the preceding page clarifying that this refers to "les mémoires manuscrits du docte Forésien Antoine de Laval", presumably a contemporary of La Mure´s although this is not stated[751]. Auguste Bernard also refers to her and her marriage, citing La Mure but no other source[752]. In the absence of any primary source, there must be some doubt her existence and marriage, based on the following reasoning. "Geraldi…comitis…Vuigonis senioris" subscribed the undated charter, "regnante Rodulfo rege" so dated to [993/1032], under which "filii Fredelanni, Hugo et Bernardus" founded the priory of Arnas in Beaujolais[753]. La Mure identifies the subscribers as Géraud Comte de Forez and Guigues [Vicomte] de Lavieu[754]. If this identification is correct, the dating of the charter quoted above suggests that Rotulphe (if she existed) was probably too young to have been the wife of Vicomte Guigues. In addition, other sources (see above) name Guigues [I] Vicomte [de Lyon] in 982 and [1030], and name his wife Euphemia. It is therefore likely that "Guigues de Lavieu Vicomte" was the same person as Guigues [I] Vicomte de Lyon. m ROTULPHE de Forez, daughter of GERAUD Comte de Forez & his wife Adelaide --- ([1015/25]-).]

1. GAUCERAN de Lavieu (-after [1107]). “Gauzerannus de Laviaco” consented to the donation by “Vuillelmus” to Savigny by charter dated to [1090][755]. Gauceran vicomte de Lavieu murdered Guillaume [II] Comte de Forez, who he accused of having raped his wife, after which the vicomté was confiscated[756]. m ---. The name of Gauceran´s wife is not known.

It is assumed that the following family group was closely related to the family of the vicomtes de Lyon, considering that the castle of Montme rle was the subject of a donation to Cluny by a charter dated to [Jan/Nov] 1039 by “Guigo vicecomes” (see above). It is assumed that Guichard de Montmerle was too young to have been the same person as Guichard, brother of Vicomte Guigues [I]. Assuming that the birth date of Achard de Montmerle is correctly estimated as shown below, it would be chronologically consistent for Guichard de Montmerle to have been the son of Guigues [III] [de Lavieu].

1. GUICHARD de Montmerle (-after 19 Apr 1066). Guichard de Montmerle donated property “l´église de Saint-Didier de Vendonissa” to the abbaye de Romans by charter dated 19 Apr 1066[757]. m ---. The name of Guichard´s wife is not known. Guichard & his wife had two children:

a) ACHARD de Montmerle ([1065/80]-after 1097). “Acardus miles de castro…Montem Merulum, filius…Wicardi…de Monte Merulo” mortgaged property to Cluny before leaving for Jerusalem by charter dated 12 Apr 1096, which names “Bernardus miles de Chaycheo et uxor eius Girberga qui erat soror Acardi” and is subscribed by the latter couple[758]. It is assumed that Achard was a young adult at the time as the charter makes provision for his dying without legitimate heirs, and names no existing children.

b) GERBERGE (-after 12 Apr 1096). “Acardus miles de castro…Montem Merulum, filius…Wicardi…de Monte Merulo” mortgaged property to Cluny before leaving for Jerusalem by charter dated 12 Apr 1096, which names “Bernardus miles de Chaycheo et uxor eius Girberga qui erat soror Acardi” and is subscribed by the latter couple[759]. m BERNARD de Chachez, son of --- (-after 1106). Bernard & his wife had one child:

i) ACHARD de Chachez (-after 1106).

D. SEIGNEURS de MONTLUEL

1. PIERRE [I] de Montluel . Seigneur de Montluel et de Montaney. m ---. The name of Pierre´s wife is not known. Pierre [I] & his wife had one child:

a) HUMBERT [I] de Montluel (-after 1 Aug 1236). Seigneur de Montluel. "Humbertus dominus Montislupolli" donated property to the monastery of Portes by charter dated 1227[760]. "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli…et Petrus filius noster" donated property to the abbey of Isle-Sainte-Barbare by charter dated Apr 1235[761]. "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli" donated property to the abbey of Isle-Sainte-Barbare by charter dated May 1235[762]. The testament of "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli", dated 1 Aug 1236, appoints as his heirs "Alasiam filiam meam…Helizabeth filiam meam…Margaretam filiam meam…Matthiam filiam meam" and provides dowries for each of them[763]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. Humbert [I] & his wife had five children:

i) PIERRE [II] (-after Apr 1235). "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli…et Petrus filius noster" donated property to the abbey of Isle-Sainte-Barbare by charter dated Apr 1235[764].

ii) ALASIE . The testament of "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli", dated 1 Aug 1236, appoints as his heirs "Alasiam filiam meam…Helizabeth filiam meam…Margaretam filiam meam…Matthiam filiam meam" and provides dowries for each of them[765]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m BERLION de la Tour-du-Pin, son of ALBERT Seigneur de la Tour-du-Pin & his wife --- (-murdered [1249/50]).

iii) ELISABETH . The testament of "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli", dated 1 Aug 1236, appoints as his heirs "Alasiam filiam meam…Helizabeth filiam meam…Margaretam filiam meam…Matthiam filiam meam" and provides dowries for each of them[766]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m ARNAUD Guille, son of ---.

iv) MARGUERITE . The testament of "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli", dated 1 Aug 1236, appoints as his heirs "Alasiam filiam meam…Helizabeth filiam meam…Margaretam filiam meam…Matthiam filiam meam" and provides dowries for each of them[767]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m --- Seigneur de Saint-Amour, son of ---.

v) MATHIA . The testament of "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli", dated 1 Aug 1236, appoints as his heirs "Alasiam filiam meam…Helizabeth filiam meam…Margaretam filiam meam…Matthiam filiam meam" and provides dowries for each of them[768]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m GUIGUES Seigneur de Buyes, son of ---.

1. HUMBERT [II] de Montluel . m ISABELLE de Savoie-Vaud, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] (after Nov 1293-).

2. HUMBERT [III] de Montluel (-after 1289). Seigneur de Montluel. m ALIX de la Tour-du-Pin, daughter ALBERT [III] Sire de la Tour-du-Pin & his wife Beatrix de Coligny (-after 1289).

3. GUY de Montluel (-before Jul 1304). "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli" donated property to Sainte-Croix, in accordance with the last wishes of "inclytæ recordationis Jeanneta filia…Guyoti quondam domini Montislupelli", as requested of "dominam Montislupelli et Coloniaci quondam matrem ipsius Joanetæ et…Joannem dominum Montislupelli fratrem quondam dictæ Joannetæ", by charter dated 1319[769]. m MARGUERITE de Coligny, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Coligny & his wife ---. Guy & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN de Montluel . "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli" donated property to Sainte-Croix, in accordance with the last wishes of "inclytæ recordationis Jeanneta filia…Guyoti quondam domini Montislupelli", as requested of "dominam Montislupelli et Coloniaci quondam matrem ipsius Joanetæ et…Joannem dominum Montislupelli fratrem quondam dictæ Joannetæ", by charter dated 1319[770].

b) JEANNETTE de Montluel . "Humbertus dominus Montislupelli" donated property to Sainte-Croix, in accordance with the last wishes of "inclytæ recordationis Jeanneta filia…Guyoti quondam domini Montislupelli", as requested of "dominam Montislupelli et Coloniaci quondam matrem ipsius Joanetæ et…Joannem dominum Montislupelli fratrem quondam dictæ Joannetæ", by charter dated 1319[771].

c) MARGUERITE (-after 31 Jul 1343). A charter dated 31 Jul 1343 records an agreement between "Dominus Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis" agreed with "dominus Philippus de Vienna dominus de Pymont et Guido de Vienna eius filius primogenitus, consanguinei eiusdem domini Delphini" about the inheritance of "domina Margareta de Montelupello, uxore quondam eiusdem domini Philippi…filia Guidonis quondam domini Montislupelli"[772]. m PHILIPPE de Vienne Seigneur de Ruffey, son of HUGUES de Vienne Seigneur de Pagny & his wife Marguerite de Ruffey (-[1370]).

E. SIRES de THOIRE et VILLARS

The following is an outline of this family included to show its connections with other noble families. Europäische Stammtafeln includes a fuller version but it is not known whether this is based on primary source data or not[773]. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not been identified, unless otherwise indicated below.

1. HUMBERT [II] de Thoire (-before 1216). Sire de Thoire. m ALIX de Coligny, daughter of HUMBERT [II] Sire de Coligny & his wife Ida de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Jun 1228 under which her sons "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Toiria miles frater eius" agreed with "Dom. Alberto de Turre" to relinquish their claims over the succession of Coligny through "Dom. Alisiæ de Coloniaco matris meæ" held by "Hugo dominus Coloniaci et Willelmus frater eius"[774]. Humbert & his wife had [four or more] children:

a) ETIENNE [I] de Thoire (-after Jun 1228). Sire de Thoire. Sire de Villars, de iure uxoris. "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Thoria frater eius" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi, for the soul of "patris nostri Humberti de Thoiria et filiis ipsius fratris nostri" by charter dated 26 Oct 1225[775]. "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Toiria miles frater eius" agreed with "Dom. Alberto de Turre" to relinquish their claims over the succession of Coligny through "Dom. Alisiæ de Coloniaco matris meæ" held by "Hugo dominus Coloniaci et Willelmus frater eius", by charter dated Jun 1228[776]. m AGNES de Villars, daughter of ETIENNE [II] Seigneur de Villars & his wife --- (-after 1242). Etienne [I] & his wife had one child:

i) ETIENNE [II] de Thoire (-1250, bur Saint-Claude). Sire de Thoire et Villars. "Amedeus dominus de Coloniaco" recognised the property of the abbot of St Eugendius, granted by "dominus Bernardus de Toria tunc temporis Bellicensis episcopus et abbas S. Eugendi domino Stephano de Villars nepoti suo", by charter dated Jan 1231[777].

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b) BERNARD de Thoire (-after Jun 1228). "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Thoria frater eius" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi, for the soul of "patris nostri Humberti de Thoiria et filiis ipsius fratris nostri" by charter dated 26 Oct 1225[778]. "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Toiria miles frater eius" agreed with "Dom. Alberto de Turre" to relinquish their claims over the succession of Coligny through "Dom. Alisiæ de Coloniaco matris meæ" held by "Hugo dominus Coloniaci et Willelmus frater eius", by charter dated Jun 1228[779]. "Amedeus dominus de Coloniaco" recognised the property of the abbot of St Eugendius, granted by "dominus Bernardus de Toria tunc temporis Bellicensis episcopus et abbas S. Eugendi domino Stephano de Villars nepoti suo", by charter dated Jan 1231[780].

c) sons . "Stephanus dominus de Villars et…Bernardus de Thoria frater eius" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi, for the soul of "patris nostri Humberti de Thoiria et filiis ipsius fratris nostri" by charter dated 26 Oct 1225[781].

ETIENNE [II] de Thoire, son of ETIENNE [I] Sire de Thoire & his wife Agnes de Villars (-1250, bur Saint-Claude). Sire de Thoire et Villars. "Amedeus dominus de Coloniaco" recognised the property of the abbot of St Eugendius, granted by "dominus Bernardus de Toria tunc temporis Bellicensis episcopus et abbas S. Eugendi domino Stephano de Villars nepoti suo", by charter dated Jan 1231[782]. A charter dated 11 Aug 1242 records the settlement of disputes between "Bonifacium de Sabaudia electrum Bellicensem" and "Stephanum dom de Villar", naming "Humb. de Vileta…Aymard de Brianzon…" among the guarantors[783].

m BEATRIX de Faucigny, daughter of AYMON [II] Seigneur de Faucigny & his wife Beatrix de Bourgogne-Comté (-after May 1279). The testament of "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci" is dated Feb 1234, appoints "Agnetem filiam suam", betrothed to "Petro de Sabaudia filio condam Thome Comit. Sabaud.", as his heir in default of male heirs, and reserves the dowry of "alterius filiarum suarum Beatricis"[784]. A charter dated 19 Oct 1255 records that "Beatricis relicte Stephani domini de Thoire et Villars" transferred property inherited from "patris earumdem sororum" to "Agnetis sororis eiusdem Beatrice et uxoris dicti Petri de Sabaudia", at the request of "Petri de Sabaudia"[785]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[786]. Guerry Seigneur d´Aubonne ceded the seigneurie d´Aubonne 23 Aug 1259 to Pierre Comte de Savoie, whose daughter Beatrix transferred it to her maternal aunt Beatrix de Faucigny, mother of Humbert [III] Sire de Thoire et Villars, as a result of the judgment of Edmund, son of Henry III King of England, dated 3 Aug 1271[787]. "Humbertus dominus de Thoire et de Villars" reached agreement with the priory of Nantua, with the consent of "Henricus de Villars canonicus Lugdunensis et Beatrix domina de Thoire mater dictorum Humberti et Henrici", by charter dated 22 Aug 1270[788].

Etienne [II] & his wife had six children:

1. HUMBERT [III] (-14 May 1301, bur Saint-Claude). Sire de Thoire et Villars. "Humbertus dominus de Thoire et de Villars" reached agreement with the priory of Nantua, with the consent of "Henricus de Villars canonicus Lugdunensis et Beatrix domina de Thoire mater dictorum Humberti et Henrici", by charter dated 22 Aug 1270[789]. m firstly BEATRIX de Bourgogne, daughter of EUDES III Duke of Burgundy [Capet] & his second wife Alix de Vergy ([1216]-). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the book of fees of the church of Lyon which records “domino de Villars et de Thoiré” holding “tota terra Montisregalis quæ est ultra Sagonam...usque ad Gebennas” which he received “in dotem suæ uxoris sororis ducis Burgundiæ”[790]. Dame de Montréal, d´Arbent et de Martignat. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. m secondly MARGUERITE, daughter of ---. m thirdly as her second husband, JORDANE de Grandson, widow of AIMON [III] de la Tour, daughter of PIERRE [I] Sire de Grandson & his wife Agnes de Neuchâtel. Humbert [III] & his second wife had five children:

a) HUMBERT [IV] (-28 Nov 1336). Sire de Thoire et Villars.

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2. HENRI de Thoire . Canon at Lyon. "Humbertus dominus de Thoire et de Villars" reached agreement with the priory of Nantua, with the consent of "Henricus de Villars canonicus Lugdunensis et Beatrix domina de Thoire mater dictorum Humberti et Henrici", by charter dated 22 Aug 1270[791].

HUMBERT [IV] de Thoire et Villars, son of HUMBERT [III] Sire de Thoire et Villars & his second wife Marguerite --- (-28 Nov 1336). Sire de Thoire et Villars.

m (contract Lyon 30 Jun 1291) ELEONORE de Beaujeu, daughter of LOUIS [I] Sire de Beaujeu & his wife Eléonore de Savoie (-10 Sep 1344).

Humbert [IV] & his wife had eight children:

1. HUMBERT [V] (-18 Aug 1372). m firstly (Papal dispensation 3^o 30 Apr 1331, 10 Sep 1334) BEATRIX de Savoie, daughter of PHILIPPE de Savoie Prince of Achaia & his second wife Catherine de Viennois (-1340). She is not named in her father's testament dated 9 Jun 1330[792]. The Papal dispensation dated 30 Apr 1331 permitted the marriage of "Umberto di Vilars" and "Beatrisina figlia di Filippo di Savoia Principe d'Accaja" despite 3^o consanguinity[793]. "Filippo di Savoia" declared that he had not paid the dowry to "Umberto di Vilars" relating to his marriage to "Beatrice figlia di detto Filippo e Moglie del detto Umberto", by charter dated 10 Sep 1334[794]. The testament of "Beatrice di Savoia Dama di Thoire e di Villars" dated 28 Oct 1339 appoints as her heirs the children to be born from her marriage, or if there are none "il de Lei Marito, ed Odoardo di Savoia fratello di essa Testatrice"[795]. m secondly (Papal dispensation 10 Jul 1342) BEATRIX de Chalon, daughter of JEAN [II] Comte d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Alix de Bourgogne dame de Montfleur (-after 16 Dec 1369). "Johans de Chalon comtes d´Auxerre et sires de Rochefort" made a declaration dated 2 Jul 1342 following the marriage of "Beatrix nostre fille" and "le Seigneur de Villars"[796]. Dame de Mongefond. Humbert [V] & his first wife had one child:

a) MARIE (-before 27 Mar 1385). m (contract 7 Apr 1351) GUY de Vienne [Neublans] Seigneur de Ruffey et de Chevreaux, son of --- (-[after 1410]).

Humbert [V] & his second wife had three children:

b) ALIX (-after 12 Jun 1400). The contract of marriage between "Filippo figlio di Giacomo di Savoia Principe d'Acaja" and "Louisa di Villars figlia d'Umberto de Toyre de Villars" is dated 19 Sep 1362[797]. m firstly (contract 19 Sep 1362[798]) PHILIPPE de Savoie Seigneur de Vigan, son of JACQUES de Savoie Signor del Piemonte, titular Prince of Achaia & his second wife Sibylle de Baux (Aug 1340-castle of Avigliana Oct 1368). m secondly (1378) HUGUES de Vienne [Neublans] Seigneur de Sellières, son of --- (-1390 or after).

c) ELEONORE (-1400 before 16 Oct). m firstly EDOUARD de Beaujeu, son of ---. m secondly (contract 6 Aug 1372) PHILIPPE [III] de Lévis Seigneur de la Roche-en-Regnier, Vicomte de Lautrec, Seigneur de Marly, son of --- (-before 15 Nov 1380, bur Le Puy Dominicans).

d) HUMBERT [VI] ([1342/43]-Trévoux 24 Jul 1423). m firstly (contract 21 May 1350) ALIX de Roussillon, daughter of AYMAR de Roussillon Seigneur d´Annonay & his wife --- (-after 11 Oct 1367). m secondly (contract Annecy 2 Mar 1368, divorced) as her second husband, MARIE de Genève, widow of JEAN de Chalon Sire d'Arlay [Bourgogne-Comté], daughter of AMEDEE III Comte de Genève & his wife Mathilde de Boulogne [Auvergne] (-after 28 Aug 1396). m thirdly (contract 11 Oct 1383) ISABELLE d´Harcourt, daughter of JEAN [III] Comte d'Harcourt et d'Aumâle & his wife Catherine de Bourbon (13 Jun 1371-16 Apr 1443). Dame de Roussillon et de Rivière. Humbert [VI] & his first wife had one child:

i) HUMBERT (-[25 May 1363/23 Feb 1267]).

Humbert [VI] & his second wife had two children:

ii) HUMBERT [VII] (-1400 after 10 Mar). Comte de Genève. m (contract 3 Nov 1381, 15 Nov 1389) LOUISE de Poitiers, daughter of LOUIS de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his first wife Cécile Rogier de Beaufort (-after 1400). The marriage contract between "Humbert de Villars fils de Humbert seigneur de Villars" and "Loyse fille de Loys de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois" is dated 3 Nov 1381[799].

iii) LOUISE . m GUILLAUME de Vienne [Neublans] Seigneur de Saint-Georges et de Sainte-Croix (-[11 Mar 1435/1445]).

2. JEAN . Seigneur de Montelier et de Belvoir. m AGNES de Montagu, daughter of ---. Jean & his wife had one child:

a) JEANNE de Villars (-after 1376). m as his first wife, ANTOINE de la Tour Seigneur de Châtillon, son of PIERRE [V] de la Tour Seigneur de Châtillon & his wife Agnes de Grandson (-before 25 May 1405).

3. AMEDEE (-[1310/14], bur Bonmont). Seigneur d´Aubonne, after the death of his father[800].

4. ISABELLE . m (contract La Balme 9 Feb 1337) as his second wife, HENRI de Bourgogne Seigneur de Montroud et de Montaigu, son of HUGUES de Bourgogne Sire de Salins, Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Alix von Andechs-Merano Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne (-after 23 Jun 1340).

5. ELEONORE (-after 20 Oct 1365, bur Miroir Abbey). m (before 1298) ETIENNE de Coligny Seigneur d´Andelot, son of --- (-1342, bur Miroir Abbey).

6. AGNES (-after 15 May 1326). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 20 Aug 1370 under which her son´s son-in-law "Rodulphus comes Gruerie" sold the succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii"[801]. She succeeded her brother Amedée as dame d´Aubonne[802]. m GUILLAUME Alamandi, son of --- (-after 1332).

F. SIRES de VILLARS

1. ETIENNE [I] de Villars (-after 16 Sep 1151). Seigneur de Villars. A charter dated 16 Sep 1151 records that "Stephanus de Villars" attacked "Rocca-Tailla…castro" and ordered the cessation of the attack[803].

2. ALARD de Villars (-after [1174/76]). "Uldricus de Villariis Lugdunensis decanus" donated property to the monastery of Cassane, with the support of "Alardus frater predicti Uldrici et alter Uldricus filius Alardi", by charter dated [1174/76][804]. m ---. The name of Alard´s wife is not known. Alard & his wife had one child:

a) ULRIC de Villars . "Uldricus de Villariis Lugdunensis decanus" donated property to the monastery of Cassane, with the support of "Alardus frater predicti Uldrici et alter Uldricus filius Alardi", by charter dated [1174/76][805].

3. ULRIC de Villars (-after [1174/76]). Deacon of Lyon. "Uldricus de Villariis Lugdunensis decanus" donated property to the monastery of Cassane, with the support of "Alardus frater predicti Uldrici et alter Uldricus filius Alardi", by charter dated [1174/76][806].

4. ETIENNE [II] de Villars . Seigneur de Villars. m ---. Etienne [II] & his wife had one child:

a) AGNES de Villars (-after 1242). m ETIENNE Sire de Thoire, son of HUMBERT [II] Sire de Thoire & his wife Agnes de Coligny (-after 1228).

Chapter 4. COMTES de GENEVE

The county of Geneva was located in the mid-eastern part of the Welf kingdom of Burgundy, to the south and west of the town of Geneva. After the Burgundian kingdom was inherited by Konrad II King of Germany in 1032, temporal jurisdiction over the town of Geneva itself was ceded to the bishop of Geneva, who continued to rule there until 1532 when the bishop was expelled. The counts continued to rule the surrounding territoire (sometimes referred to as "Genevois").

A. COMTES de GENEVE

1. MANASSES (-after [894] or [918]). "Manasseus comes" donated property "in pago Genouense…in villa Mustiniaco" [Montigny, near Evian] to the church of Lausanne, in return for his burial, by charter dated "Non Sep anno III regnante domino nostro Ruodolfo regis" which names "Dominus Hieronymus" as bishop, signed by "Alexandrane que viro suo consensit, Geylendo comite, Turimberto, Adelberto"[807]. It is not clear whether the dating clause refers to Rudolf I King of Burgundy or his successor King Rudolf II. The year is therefore either [891] or [915]. However, Bishop Jerome was recorded until 892, which suggests that King Rudolf I was the correct ruler. "Manasses comes" donated property "in pago Genevense in fine Hercolana in villa Mustiniaco" to Lausanne by charter dated "V Kal Mai anno VI regnante domino nostro Rodolpho rege", also naming "domini Hieronimi episcopi", signed by "Alexandrone que viro suo consensit, Warimberto, Gerlendo, Turinberto, Litone, Ratone, Amaldrico"[808]. The same difficulty presents itself relating to the date of this document as with the earlier one. The location of the property in the second donation suggests that Manassés was Comte [de Genève]. m ALEXANDRANE, daughter of --- (-after [894] or [918]). "Manasseus comes" donated property "in pago Genouense…in villa Mustiniaco" [Mustinie] in return for his burial by charter dated "Non Sep anno III regnante domino nostro Ruodolfo regis", signed by "Alexandrane que viro suo consensit…"[809].

[Two] possible siblings:

1. MANASSES (-after 20 Jun [1015]). "Adalbertus comes palacii regis…Manasæus comes, Rotbertus nepos eius, Rodulfus advocatus, Amalricus comes et frater Rius Adalgandus, Cono, Leuto, Teodoenus comes, Lanbertus et frater eius, Adalbertus, Willingus, Loslenus, Anselmus pater Anselmi episcopi, Rotbertus frater eius, Vuisbertus filius Amalrici, Witbertus et frater Dodo filii Vuinisi, Adalbertus iudex, Borcardus et fratres eius Vuido et Hugo, filii Teotaldi, Dodo, Turumbertus, Cono et filius eius, Udulricus, Maynerius, Udulricus filius Vuilerii" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[810]. "Manasæus comes, Rotbertus nepos eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1002 under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[811]. "Manasseum comitem et uxorem suam Ermengardam" donated property "in pago Gebennensis" to Grenoble cathedral by charter dated 20 Jun [1015][812]. Comte [de Genève]. An undated charter, dated to [991/1025], records an agreement between "comes Manasseus et uxor sua Ermengarda" with Humbert Bishop of Grenoble relating to certain properties, signed by "Anianæ filiæ comitis"[813]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 20 Jun [1015]). "Manasseum comitem et uxorem suam Ermengardam" donated property "in pago Gebennensis" to Grenoble cathedral by charter dated 20 Jun [1015][814]. An undated charter, dated to [991/1025], records an agreement between "comes Manasseus et uxor sua Ermengarda" with Humbert Bishop of Grenoble relating to certain properties, signed by "Anianæ filiæ comitis"[815]. Manassès & his wife had one child:

a) ANIANE . An undated charter, dated to [991/1025], records an agreement between "comes Manasseus et uxor sua Ermengarda" with Humbert Bishop of Grenoble relating to certain properties, signed by "Anianæ filiæ comitis"[816].

2. [--- . Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1019/20] under which her son "Robertus comes" donated property "in pago Genovense et ini villa de Peloniaco" to the monastery of Pellionex, for the souls of "Episcopi Geroldi qui locum construxit…Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti…Conradi Patris Roberti…ipsius Roberti…et…filii sui Conradi et…Hugonis clerici parentis Roberti"[817]. Her son is described as "nepos" of Comte Manassès but the term is ambiguous and the precise relationship is not known. She may even have been the same person as Manassès´s daughter Aniane, although this hypothesis appears inconsistent with her grandson Conrad being the father of Géraud Comte de Genève, as suggested below, as the chronology suggests fewer generations between Comte Manassès and Comte Géraud. m CONRAD [I] [Conon?], son of --- (-before 1020). It is possible that Conrad [I] was the same person as Cono, who is named in charters of Rudolf III King of Burgundy dated 1016 and 15 Feb 1018. Conrad & his wife had one child:

a) ROBERT ([960/70]-after 1020). "…Manasæus comes, Rotbertus nepos eius…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[818]. His birth date range is estimated on the assumption that his son Conrad [II] was born in [980/95], as postulated below. It is not known whether "nepos" in this document indicates that Robert was the nephew or grandson of Manassès, or even that they were related more remotely. Comte de Genève. The Catalogi Abbatum Sancti Eugendi Iurensis names "Rudolfi regis Teutonum et in partibus Galliarum…per Burchardum fratrum suum archiepiscopum et per filium Hugonem Gebennensem episcopum et alium Hugonem Gebennensem episcopum et Rotbertum comitem Gebennensem" with the date 1020[819]. "Robertus comes" donated property "in pago Genovense et ini villa de Peloniaco" to the monastery of Pellionex, for the souls of "Episcopi Geroldi qui locum construxit…Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti…Conradi Patris Roberti…ipsius Roberti…et…filii sui Conradi et…Hugonis clerici parentis Roberti", by charter dated to [1019/20], signed by "Conradi filii Roberti"[820]. m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had one child:

i) CONRAD [II] [Conon?] ([980/95]-after 1020). "Robertus comes" donated property "in pago Genovense et ini villa de Peloniaco" to the monastery of Pellionex, for the souls of "Episcopi Geroldi qui locum construxit…Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti…Conradi Patris Roberti…ipsius Roberti…et…filii sui Conradi et…Hugonis clerici parentis Roberti", by charter dated to [1019/20], signed by "Conradi filii Roberti"[821]. No further reference has been found to Conrad. However, the name "Conon" given by Géraud Comte de Genève to his older son suggests a family relationship. If this is correct, the chronology appears consistent with Conrad [II] being the husband of Bertha and therefore the father of Comte Géraud, in which case Conrad [II] would have been born in [980/995].

Two relatives, the precise family connections are not known:

1. HUGUES (-after [1019/20]). "Robertus comes" donated property "in pago Genovense et ini villa de Peloniaco" to the monastery of Pellionex, for the souls of "Episcopi Geroldi qui locum construxit…Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti…Conradi Patris Roberti…ipsius Roberti…et…filii sui Conradi et…Hugonis clerici parentis Roberti", by charter dated to [1019/20], signed by "Conradi filii Roberti"[822]. The phrase "Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti" is difficult to interpret. As "Patris" is also capitalised in the document, it is likely that "Nepotis" indicates the relationship not a proper name. It also appears that "Senioris Roberti" should be read together with "Hugonis Nepotis" as if it read "Hugonis nepotis senioris Roberti". If this is correct, "Roberti" indicates the donor not another Robert. The question then arises, who was the "senior" of Robert Comte de Genève? The obvious answer would be Rudolf III King of Burgundy. However, if this was correct it is more likely that the document would have specified "regis" rather than "senioris". It is possible that it refers to "Hugo episcopus de Geneva civitate", who countersigned the document, or another ecclesiastical dignitary who was Robert´s suzerain in respect of the property which was donated under the charter.

2. HUGUES (-after [1019/20]). "Robertus comes" donated property "in pago Genovense et ini villa de Peloniaco" to the monastery of Pellionex, for the souls of "Episcopi Geroldi qui locum construxit…Hugonis Nepotis, Senioris Roberti…Conradi Patris Roberti…ipsius Roberti…et…filii sui Conradi et…Hugonis clerici parentis Roberti", by charter dated to [1019/20], signed by "Conradi filii Roberti"[823].

1. ---, son of --- . Carutti identifies the husband of Mathilde as Hugo [IX] Graf von Egisheim, but he cites no primary source on which this hypothesis is based[824]. m MATHILDE of Burgundy, daughter of CONRAD I “le Pacifique” King of Burgundy [Welf] & his wife Mathilde de France [Carolingian]. "Rodulfus rex et Mathildis soror eius" are named as children of "Mathilde…filia…Gerberga" in the Continuator of Flodoard, which specifies that Mathilde was mother of Berta who was mother of "Geroldus Genevensis"[825]. One child:

a) BERTHA . "Rodulfus rex et Mathildis soror eius" are named children of "Mathilde…filia…Gerberga" in the Continuator of Flodoard, which specifies that Mathilde was mother of Berta who was mother of "Geroldus Genevensis"[826]. m ---. The name of Bertha's husband is not known. However, it would not be chronologically impossible if he was Conrad, son of Robert Comte de Genéve, who is shown above. Bertha & her husband had two children:

i) GERAUD ([1010/20]-after [1061]). "Rodulfus rex et Mathildis soror eius" are named as children of "Mathilde…filia…Gerberga" in the Continuator of Flodoard, which specifies that Mathilde was mother of Berta who was mother of "Geroldus Genevensis"[827]. As Géraud´s son Conon was probably adult when he donated property, recorded in a charter dated to [1061] (see below), it is unlikely that Géraud was born much later than [1020]. Comte de Genève. Géraud Comte de Genève supported the challenge by Eudes II Comte de Blois to the succession of Emperor Konrad I [II] King of Germany to the kingdom of Burgundy after the death of King Rudolf III in 1033[828]. Herimannus records that "Reginolf et Gerolt Burgundiones" submitted to Heinrich III King of Germany "apud Solodurum" [Solothurn] in 1045[829]. "Cono Geraldi comitis filius" donated property to the abbey of Ainay, with the consent of "Geraldi comitis patris sui", by charter dated to [1061][830]. [m firstly GISELA, daughter of ---. Guichenon names Gisela as the first wife of Géraud Comte de Genève[831]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.] m [secondly] ([1060/70]) as her second husband, TETBERGA, widow of LOUIS Seigneur de Faucigny, daughter of ---. Her first marriage is proved by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "…matrie mee Teberge" to Cluny[832]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the undated charter, dated to [1088/99], under which "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix, signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[833]. Géraud & his [first] wife had [one possible child]:

(a) [JEANNE (-[1095]). Guichenon names Jeanne as the wife of Comte Amedée II referring to various secondary sources[834]. Her origin is not known with certainty, but Guichenon, referring to "Henninges" (no precise citation), suggests "avec…assurance et…probabilité" that she was the daughter of Gerold Comte de Genève and his first wife Gisela ---[835]. From his discussion, it does not appear that this speculation is based on any surviving primary source and it is not known how accurate it might be. m ([1065/70]) AMEDEE de Savoie, son of ODDON Comte de Chablais & his wife Adelaida di Susa ([1048/50]-26 Jan 1080, bur Saint-Jean de Maurienne). He succeeded his brother in 1078 as AMEDEE II Comte de Savoie, Marchese di Susa.]

Géraud & his [first/second] wife had one child:

(b) CONON (-before 1080). "Cono Geraldi comitis filius" donated property to the abbey of Ainay, with the consent of "Geraldi comitis patris sui", by charter dated to [1061][836]. The chronology suggests that Conon must have been considerably older than his brother Aimon [I] and therefore was probably born from his father´s [first] marriage.

Géraud & his [second] wife had one child:

(c) AIMON [I] ([1065/80]-12 May [1125/28]). "Patris Geraldi et fratris Cononis, comes Aymo successor" donated property to the church of Leman, at the request of "fratris Burchardi monachi", by undated charter[837]. Comte de Genève.

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ii) CONON (-1107). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Bishop of Maurienne 1088. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[838], he was the possible son of Comte Aimon [I]. However, the chronology is too broad for him to have been the brother of Comte Amedée [I].

AIMON [I] de Genève, son of GERAUD Comte de Genève & his [second] wife Tetberga --- ([1060/65]-12 May [1125/28]). "Patris Geraldi et fratris Cononis, comes Aymo successor" donated property to the church of Leman, at the request of "fratris Burchardi monachi", by undated charter[839]. Comte de Genève. Vassal of the bishop of Geneva. Avoué of St Victor, Geneva. "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix by undated charter, dated to [1088/99], signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[840]. "Aymo…Genevensium comes" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi by charter dated 1090, signed by "Itæ uxoris eius, Geraldi filii eius"[841]. "Aymo comes Gebennensis et Amadeus filius eius" renounced rights to certain property in favour of the church of Saint-Martin by undated charter[842]. "Aymone…comite" approved the donation by Guy Bishop of Geneva of the church of Saint-Jean de Genève to the monastery of Ainay, near Lyon, by charter dated 1113[843]. A charter dated 1124 records an agreement between Humbert Bishop of Geneva and "Aymone comite"[844]. The necrology of Saint-Claude records the death "IV Id Mai" of "Aymo comes Gebennensis"[845].

m [firstly] ITA, daughter of --- (-after 1090). "Aymo…Genevensium comes" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi by charter dated 1090, signed by "Itæ uxoris eius, Geraldi filii eius"[846].

[m secondly ---. The chronology of this family suggests that Comte Amedée [I] may have been his father´s son by an otherwise unrecorded second marriage.]

Aimon [I] & his [first] wife had one child:

1. GERAUD (-after 1090). "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix by undated charter, dated to [1088/99], signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[847]. "Aymo…Genevensium comes" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Eugendi by charter dated 1090, signed by "Itæ uxoris eius, Geraldi filii eius"[848].

Aimon [I] & his [second] wife had two children:

2. AMEDEE [I] ([1100/10]-28 Jun 1178). "Aymo comes Gebennensis et Amadeus filius eius" renounced rights to certain property in favour of the church of Saint-Martin by undated charter[849]. "Amedeus filius Gebennensis comitis" renounced rights over "Guilermo Rufo" in favour of the church of Geneva by undated charter[850]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[851], he was the son of Comte Aimon [I]. However, it is unlikely that he was the son of Comte Aimon´s wife Ita if his date of death is correct. Comte de Genève. "Amedeus comes Gebennensis" granted privileges to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the absolution of "patris et matris et uxoris mee" and for the salvation of "filii mei", by charter dated 2 Jul 1137[852]. A charter dated 1139 records the foundation of Hauterive abbey by Guy Bishop of Lausanne and donations "in manu Dominus Wilhelmus de Glana", donations made with the consent of "Amadeus comes Gebennensis" and witnessed by "Willelmus de Glana, Torinus et Joran de Grueria, Radulphus de Ponte"[853]. "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[854]. A charter dated 24 Feb 1155 records an agreement between the Bishop of Geneva and "Amedeo comite" relating to jurisdiction over the town of Geneva[855]. Avoué of Geneva 1156. "A…comes Gebennensis" granted rights to the abbey of Hautcrêt by charter dated 1162[856]. "Amedeus Gebennensium comes…et filius eius Guillelmus" restored the rights of the bishopric of Geneva, with the consent of "Amedeus quoque junior filius comitis", by undated charter[857]. A charter dated 1177 records that "Dominus Bertolfus Dux" founded the town of Fribourg, witnessed by "…Amedeus comes Gebennarum, Uldricus de Novocastro…"[858]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 28 Jun of "Amedeus comes Gebenensis"[859]. m firstly (before 1131) MATHILDE de Cuiseaux, daughter of HUGUES Seigneur de Cuiseaux et de Clairvaux & his wife --- (-before 2 Jul 1137). "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[860]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Her date of death is set by the charter dated 2 Jul 1137 under which her husband "Amedeus comes Gebennensis" granted privileges to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the absolution of "patris et matris et uxoris mee"[861]. m secondly --- [de Domène], daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her origin and marriage has not yet been identified. 1147, 1170. Amedée [I] & his first wife had [two or more] children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] (-25 Jul 1196). "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[862]. Comte de Genève.

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b) other child[ren] (-after 2 Jul 1137). "Amedeus comes Gebennensis" granted privileges to the monastery of Saint-Martin, for the absolution of "patris et matris et uxoris mee" and for the salvation of "filii mei", by charter dated 2 Jul 1137[863].

Amedée [I] & his second wife had two children:

c) COMTESSON (-before 1188). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 19 Sep 1202 under which her son "Willelmus de Fulciniaco" granted protection to Chamonix, "cum avunculus meus Willelmus comes Gebennensis"[864]. "Henricus de Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "uxore sua Comitissa", by undated charter, dated to [1188][865]. Dame de Clermont. m HENRI Seigneur de Faucigny, son of AIMON Seigneur de Faucigny & his wife --- (-14 Nov 1197).

d) AMEDEE (-[Dec 1210/17 Oct 1211]). "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[866]. "Amedeus Gebennensium comes…et filius eius Guillelmus" restored the rights of the bishopric of Geneva, with the consent of "Amedeus quoque junior filius comitis", by undated charter[867]. A charter dated 8 Sep 1192 records a donation to Bellelay abbey, with the consent of "Amedeo…comite de Gebenna", later confirmed by "Amedeus filius eius"[868]. Seigneur de Gex. "Amedeus dominus de Iaiz" confirmed previous donations to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filiis meis Stephano et Amedeo", by charter dated 17/18 Dec 1210[869].

- SIRES de GEX.

3. GUILLAUME (-before 1153). "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[870].

GUILLAUME [I] de Genève, son of AMEDEE [I] Comte de Genève & his first wife Mathilde de Cuiseaux ([1131/37]-25 Jul 1196). "Amedeus Gebennensis comes" donated property to the monastery of Abondance "in manu…consanguinei mei domini Bocardis ipsius ecclesiæ abbatis", for the souls of "patris mei Aymonis et matris meæ Itæ et Willelmi fratris mei et Matildis uxoris mæ" and for the protection of "filiorum meorum Wilelmi et Amedei", by charter dated 1153[871]. "Amedeus Gebennensium comes…et filius eius Guillelmus" restored the rights of the bishopric of Geneva, with the consent of "Amedeus quoque junior filius comitis", by undated charter[872]. Comte de Genève. "Willelmus…Gebennensis comes" founded the Chartreuse monstery of Pommiers, with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus…B. quoque uxor mea et filius meus Aymo quinquennis", by charter dated 1179[873]. A charter dated 1187 records an arbitration concerning the differences between "Wilielmum comitem Gebenn." and the bishop of Geneva[874]. "Wilermus Gebennensium et Valdensium comes" confirmed donations by "bonæ memorie predecessoris mei Aymonis [error for Amedei] comitis", with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus", by charter dated 1192, witnessed by "Turumbertus de Lucingio"[875].

m firstly AGNES de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE III Comte de Savoie & his second wife Mathilde d'Albon (-before 1172). The death is recorded "Pridie Kal Aug" in 1194 of "dna Juliana abb.sa Sc.ti Andreæ", noting donations by "f.ris sui Humberti comiti Sabaudiæ" and "Agnetis sororis sue Gebennensis comitisse"[876].

m secondly BEATRIX de Faucigny, daughter of AIMON [I] Seigneur de Faucigny & his wife ---. "Willelmus…Gebennensis comes" founded the Chartreuse monstery of Pommiers, with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus…B. quoque uxor mea et filius meus Aymo quinquennis", by charter dated 1179[877]. Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names her daughter "Margareta filia domni de Fusceneis de matre Guilelmi, filii Humberti comitis Gebenensis" as wife of "comitis Thome de Sabaudia"[878].

Guillaume [I] & his first wife had one child:

1. HUMBERT (before 1174-before 10 May 1225). "Willelmus…Gebennensis comes" founded the Chartreuse monstery of Pommiers, with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus…B. quoque uxor mea et filius meus Aymo quinquennis", by charter dated 1179[879]. "Wilermus Gebennensium et Valdensium comes" confirmed donations by "bonæ memorie predecessoris mei Aymonis [error for Amedei] comitis", with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus", by charter dated 1192, witnessed by "Turumbertus de Lucingio"[880]. Comte de Genève. "Dominus Humbertus comes, nepos eius" confirmed the donation to Oujon by "Petrus de Ternie" [Ternier] by charter dated to [1195/1207][881]. The donor, and his precise family relationship to Comte Humbert, have not yet been identified. "Humbertus et Willelmus fratres et comites Gebenn." granted the prior of Saint-Victor the right to fortify the monastery by charter dated 1220[882]. m ---. The name of Humbert's wife is not known. Humbert & his wife had three children:

a) PIERRE (-1249). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Archdeacon at Langres 1236. Matthew of Paris records the death in 1249 of "Petrus de Geneure natione Provincialis…" and his marriage[883]. m as her first husband, MATILDA de Lacy, daughter of GILBERT de Lacy of Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire & his wife Isabel --- (-Apr 1303). A charter dated 19 Feb 1244 relates to the inheritance of "W. de Lacy in…comitatu [Hereford]" by "Matillidi uxori Petri de Geneva, neptem et unicam heredem predicti Waltheri" and "sorori ipsius Matillidis"[884]. A charter dated 14 May 1244 restored to "John de Verdun and Margaret his wife, granddaughter and one of the heirs of Walter de Lascy, and to Peter de Geneve and Matilda his wife, granddaughter and another of Walter´s heirs, all the lands in Meath whereof Walter was seised at his death"[885]. "Ebulo de Geneve and Christiana de Mariscis" were granted "a yearly fair at Tristedermot, Ireland to last for 8 days" by charter dated 4 Nov 1248 witnessed by "…Peter de Geneve…"[886]. Matthew of Paris names "Matildam elegantem filiam Walteri de Lasey in Hybernia" as wife of "Petrus de Geneure natione Provincialis…" when recording her husband's death in 1249[887]. She married secondly (1252 before 8 Aug) Geoffroy de Joinville Seigneur de Vaucouleurs (-21 Oct 1314). Pierre & his wife had two children:

i) son . Matthew of Paris records that "Petrus de Geneure natione Provincialis…" was survived by "filium…et filiam" by his wife but does not name either of them[888].

ii) daughter . Matthew of Paris records that "Petrus de Geneure natione Provincialis…" was survived by "filium…et filiam" by his wife but does not name either of them[889].

b) EBLE (-after 12 May 1259). "Ebulo de Geneve and Christiana de Mariscis" were granted "a yearly fair at Tristedermot, Ireland to last for 8 days" by charter dated 4 Nov 1248 witnessed by "…Peter de Geneve…"[890]. King Henry III granted the marriage of "Christiana de Mariscis, one of the heirs of Walter de Rydelesford" to "Ebulo de Geneve" by charter dated 4 Nov 1248[891]. "Ebalus de Gebenn. filius…Humberti quondam comitis Gebenn." ceded his hereditary rights over the county of Geneva to "D. Petro de Sabaudia consanguineo suo" by charter dated 4 May 1259[892]. "Ebalus de Gebenn. filius Umberti quondam comitis Gebenn." appointed "D. Petrum de Sabaudia…consanguineum meum" as his heir "in tota hereditate mea paterna", in opposition to "Rodulfum de Gebenn. et fratres suos", by charter dated 12 May 1259 at London, witnessed by "Symonis de Joinvilla Dni. de Jaz…"[893].

c) ALISIA . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1210] under which "Turumbertus de Lucingio, domini Fulciacensis dapifer" donated property to the abbey of Sixt, witnessed by "Alisia uxor eiusdem Rodulphi…filie Humberti Gebennensis comitis"[894]. m as his second wife, RODOLPHE de Faucigny dit de Lucinge, son of RODOLPHE de Faucigny "l'Allemand" & his wife Emma Aynard de Domène (-1233 or after).

d) [BEATRIX . Charrière suggests that the wife of Ebles [IV] was the daughter of Humbert Comte de Genève[895]. He states that the testament of Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève, dated 9 Nov 1252, names her son Aymon Bishop of Geneva as "consanguineus", but this reference is not in the text of the version of this document which has been consulted[896]. From a chronological point of view, the suggestion seems reasonable, as the birth of Beatrix´s grandson is estimated to [1245]. m EBLES [IV] Sire de Grandson, son of EBLES [III] de Grandson & his wife Jordane --- (-after 1235).]

Guillaume [I] & his second wife had five children:

2. AIMON (1174-[1191/95]). "Willelmus…Gebennensis comes" founded the Chartreuse monstery of Pommiers, with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus…B. quoque uxor mea et filius meus Aymo quinquennis", by charter dated 1179[897].

3. MARGUERITE [Beatrix] (-8 Apr 1257, bur Abbaye de Hautecombe). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Margareta filia domni de Fusceneis de matre Guilelmi, filii Humberti comitis Gebenensis" as wife of "comitis Thome de Sabaudia"[898]. As noted below, Marguerite is also called Beatrix in later sources. No explanation has been found for these dual names. The fact that "Beatrix" appears in a seal shows that it was not a transcription error. "Thomæ comitis et marchionis…et…Nichola [presumably a transcription error] filia comitis Gebennarum" granted privileges to the citizen of Susa by charter dated 25 Feb 1198[899]. The Complete Peerage[900] refers to unspecified "later writers" who evolved an incorrect theory that Thomas I Comte de Maurienne was married firstly to Béatrix and, after her death without issue, secondly to Marguerite, daughter of Guillaume de Faucigny, who was the mother of his children. The same source confirms that the two names in fact refer to the same person. A charter dated 1224 records an agreement between "Thomæ com. Sabaud" and the bishop of Sion, witnessed by "ipse Thomas comes, Amedeus primogenitus illius, Comitissa uxor Thomæ, eorum quatuor filii clerici…Willelmus, Thomas, Petrus et Bonifacius"[901]. "M. comitissa Maurian. uxor Thomæ comitis Maurianensis et marchionis Italiæ" donated property, with the consent of "Thomas com. Maurianæ et filii mei Amedeus et Aymo", by charter dated Dec 1227[902]. "Beatrix uxor comitis Thomæ, Amadeus primogenitus et Aymo filii eius" confirmed the purchase of Chambéry by "Thoma comite" by charter dated 1232, with the seal of "Beatricis comitisse Sabaudie"[903]. "Contessa Margarita di Savoia Marchesa in Italia" donated property to "Tomaso suo figlio Conte di Fiandra e d'Hainaut" with the consent of "Conte Amedeo di Savoia suo figlio Primogenito", by charter dated 4 Jan 1244[904]. The Pingonio Chronicon records the death "VI Id Apr" in 1257 of "Domina Beatrix de Gebennis comitissa Sabaudie et domina de Narembors, parens comitum Sabaudie"[905]. m ([1196]) THOMAS I Comte de Savoie, son of HUMBERT III Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie & his fourth wife Béatrix de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] (Château de Carbonara 1178 after 26 Jun-Moncalieri 1 Mar 1233, bur Saint-Michel de la Cluse).

4. AMEDEE (-17 Dec [1220]). Bishop of Maurienne 1213. "Willelmus comes Gebennensis" swore homage to the archbishop of Tarantasia for the valley of Hauteluce, with the consent of "dominus Amedeus…Maurianensis episcopus frater noster", by charter dated 30 Jul 1220[906]. A charter dated 12 Jan 1270 records donations by Pierre Bishop of Maurienne to found anniversaries for his predecessors "dominus Amedeus Maurianensis episcopus frater quondam…Villelmi comitis Gebennensis…dominus Amedeus Maurianensis episcopus frater quondam domini Villelmi de Miribello"[907].

5. GUILLAUME [II] (-25 Nov 1252). "Dominus Willelmus Gebenensis…frater Humberti comitis Gebenensis" issued letters of protection to Chamonix by charter dated 13 Mar 1205, naming "pater eius Willelmus comes Gebennensis bone memorie"[908]. Comte de Genève.

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6. AGATHE (-Finale 1247). "Dominus Henricus Savonensis Marchio et eius uxor Domina Agatha Comitissa filia quondam Comitis Geben." donated property to "Dominæ Petronillæ Abbatiæ Sanctæ Mariæ de Bitumine" by charter dated 1216[909]. m (1216) as his second wife, ENRICO [II] Marchese di Carretto e Savona, son of ENRICO [I] "il Guercio" Marchese di Carretto e Savona & his wife Comitissa --- (Savona 1165-Finale 1231).

GUILLAUME [II] de Genève, son of GUILLAUME [I] Comte de Genève & his second wife Béatrix de Faucigny (-25 Nov 1252). "Dominus Willelmus Gebenensis…frater Humberti comitis Gebenensis" issued letters of protection to Chamonix by charter dated 13 Mar 1205, naming "pater eius Willelmus comes Gebennensis bone memorie"[910]. Comte de Genève. The previously quoted document shows that Guillaume did not share power with his brother as count immediately after the death of their father. "Humbertus et Willelmus fratres et comites Gebenn." granted the prior of Saint-Victor the right to fortify the monastery by charter dated 1220[911]. "Willelmus comes Gebennensis" swore homage to the archbishop of Tarantasia for the valley of Hauteluce, with the consent of "dominus Amedeus…Maurianensis episcopus frater noster", by charter dated 30 Jul 1220[912]. "G. comes Gebenn." donated property to the bishopric of Geneva by charter dated 6 Jul 1223, witnessed by "uxoris sue"[913]. Avoué of Chamonix. "Willelmus comes Gebenn." obtained a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor by charter dated 16 Feb 1228 which names "Rodulfum filium meum…et dominam comitissam" among the guarantors[914]. "Willelmus…comes Gebenn." recognised a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor, confirmed by "A. comitissa…Rodulfus filius comitis", by charter dated 13 Jan 1231, witnessed by "eiusdem uxor Alaysia comitissa"[915]. "Vullielmus comes Gebenn., Ales uxor nostra et Rodulphus filius noster" granted compensation to the bishopric of Geneva for the wrongs which they had committed by charter dated Feb 1236[916]. "Vullielmi comitis et Rodulphi eius filii" consented to the sale of property to the bishopric of Geneva by charter dated 1245[917]. "Petrus de Sabaudia" and "Guillelmus comes Geben., Rodulphus et Henricus filii dicti comitis" appointed "D. Ph…Lugdunen. ecclesie Electum" [Philippe de Savoie] to arbitrate disputes between them, by charter dated 10 Jun 1250[918]. "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[919]. The testament of "Willelmus comes Gebenn.", dated 9 Nov 1252, names "primogenitum nostrum Rodulfum" as his heir, makes bequests to "filio nostro Amedeo…Dien. Ep", and is witnessed by "…A. comitissa Geben….Artaudus de Rossellon…"[920].

[m firstly --- de Forez, daughter of GUY [III] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his second wife Adelasia ---. This possible first marriage of Comte Guillaume [II] is speculative, but it provides the best explanation for the different primary source documents which indicate family relationships between the Roussillon family and the Forez and Genève families. Dealing firstly with the relationship between the Roussillon/Forez relationship, this is indicated by the documents which are quoted below under this person´s possible daughter "M---", wife of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon. Assuming for the moment that the relationship was through the wife of Artaud [IV], it is reasonable to suppose that it was through an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez, based on the following logic. Firstly, it is not known with certainty whether the Roussillon/Forez connection was through the father or mother of Guillaume de Roussillon (the son of Artaud [IV] and his wife). However, the charter dated Nov 1262, quoted below, suggests that the relationship was through his mother: if Artaud [IV] himself had been the relative of the Forez family, it seems that the Nov 1262 document would have been unnecessary as Artaud could automatically have transferred his rights to his oldest son by testament. Artaud´s presence in the document does not necessarily indicate that he held the rights in his own name: they could have been rights held through his wife. If that is correct, presumably "M---" was still alive in Nov 1262. If she had been dead, her rights would already have vested in her children, so her husband´s presence in the document would have been unnecessary (unless he was acting in the name of any children who were still minors). Secondly, the order of beneficiaries in the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez is presumably significant in determining the nature of the connection with the Roussillon family. The document provides for bequests, in order, to "consanguineo meo domino Ano domino d´Oliergue…Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo". The former is identified as Agnon [VI] Seigneur d´Olliergues, the senior male representative of the descendants of the oldest daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez who married Guillaume de Baffie (see the document AUVERGNE for the Baffie and Olliergues families). It is likely therefore that "Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo" was in some way junior to Agnon [VI] in his rights to the Forez inheritance. The marriage of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon is dated to [before 1238], which suggests that his wife is unlikely to have been born much later than [1223]. If that date is correct, the chronology of the Olliergues family suggests that it is improbable that she was an otherwise unrecorded younger sister of Agnon [VI]´s mother. There appear to be two possibilities: either Artaud´s wife was the daughter of an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez, or she was the granddaughter of a younger sibling of Comte Guy [III]. The former is the most likely possibility: all the other beneficiaries under the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez were descendants of his grandfather, and it seems unlikely that Comte Renaud would have considered it necessary to provide in his testament for another family representative who was descended from his great-grandfather. In conclusion, until further information comes to light, if the relationship between the Roussillon and Forez families was through Artaud [IV] de Roussillon´s wife, it is likely that she was the daughter of an otherwise unrecorded younger daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez. Turning to the Roussillon/Genève family connection, this is suggested by an undated charter under which "Amedée de Genève Evesque de Die" (identified as the son of Comte Guillaume [II]) is called "oncle d´Amedée de Roussillon" (who was a younger son of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon)[921]. The testament of "Thomas de Sabaudia primogenitus…domini Thomæ de Sabaudia comitis", dated 14 May 1282, which names "consanguineum meum R. patrem dominum Aymarum archiepiscopum Lugdunensem" (the latter identified as another younger son of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon) also indicates a connection as the relationship with the Savoie family was presumably through the comtes de Genéve[922]. Vachez, in an article dealing with the Roussillon family, approaches a conclusion when he states that Artaud [IV]´s wife was "Marie de Genève, fille de Guillaume Comte de Genève et de Marie ou Alix de la Tour"[923]. However, his explanation is contradictory and confusing. He asserts firstly that the marriage of Artaud [IV] with "Marie" was childless (nullifying completely his explanation for the relationship which is stated in the undated charter) and secondly that Artaud´s children were born from a supposed second marriage with "Artaude de Forez, fille de Guy IV comte de Forez", presumably in an attempt to explain the presence of Guillaume de Roussillon in the Jun 1270 testament of Renaud Comte de Forez. The major problem with identifying Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève as the father of "M---" is the number of children attributed to Comte Guillaume and his wife which makes it difficult to explain why "M---" and her descendants should have been singled out in relation to the Forez inheritance. However, this difficulty would be resolved if the daughter of Guy [III] Comte de Forez was the first wife of Comte Guillaume, and the mother of a single daughter, her husband marrying again after she died.]

m [secondly] ([before 1215]) ALIX, daughter of --- (-after 5 Oct 1256). "Willelmus…comes Gebenn." recognised a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor, confirmed by "A. comitissa…Rodulfus filius comitis", by charter dated 13 Jan 1231, witnessed by "eiusdem uxor Alaysia comitissa"[924]. "Vullielmus comes Gebenn., Ales uxor nostra et Rodulphus filius noster" granted compensation to the bishopric of Geneva for the wrongs which they had committed by charter dated Feb 1236[925]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Guichenon states that she was "filia…Alberti III domini de Turre Pini et Mariæ de Turre-Averniæ" adding that she received "in dotem castra Cornillonis et de Bornant" as shown by her testament dated 5 Oct 1256[926]. If this affiliation was correct, she would have been Alix de la Tour du Pin, daughter of Albert [II] de la Tour du Pin & his wife Marie d'Auvergne. However, Bert Kamp has pointed out that there is no information available which confirms the basis for Guichenon´s statement and that the marriage of her son Rodolphe, with his first cousin (if Alix had been the daughter of Albert [II]), makes this affiliation improbable giving the difficulties in obtaining the necessary papal dispensation at the time[927]. This difficulty would be resolved if Rodolphe was in fact the son of Guillaume [II]´s supposed first marriage. A further line of enquiry to pursue is tracing the ownership of the dower properties which are mentioned by Guichenon: it is unclear why he would have referred to these at all in the sentence concerning Alix´s parentage unless they could be traced back to the Tour du Pin family. The date of her marriage is suggested by the estimated birth date of her son Rodolphe (see below). "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[928]. The testament of "Willelmus comes Gebenn." is dated 9 Nov 1252 and names "primogenitum nostrum Rodulfum…filio nostro Amedeo…Dien. Ep…A. comitissa Geben."[929]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[930]. The testament of "A. comitissa Gebenn." is dated 5 Oct 1256 and bequeathes "castrum de Curnillon et…totum de Bornans…" to "filio nostro Rodolpho comiti Gebenn."[931].

Guillaume [II] & his [first wife had one child]:

1. [M--- ([before 1223]-[Nov 1262/Jun 1270]). The wife of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon is referred to in the charter dated May 1251 which records the donation to the priory of Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue of "molendinum de Givret juxta las Moleyres" and the appointment of "dominum Artaudum et Vuilielmum filium suum de Rossilion et Guigoni Pagani dominum d´Argentau" as guarantors, and was witnessed by "domina M. comitissa uxor prædicti domini Artaudi de Rossilion"[932]. A charter dated 7 Aug 1274 records the confirmation of the donation of "molendinum de Givret juxta las Moleyras" and names "Artaudi domini de Rossilione, Gulielmi de Rossilione, et…dominæ M. comitissæ uxoris prædicti domini Artaudi de Rossilione et Guigonis Pagani"[933]. Vachez states that Artaud [IV]´s wife was "Marie"[934], although he cites no primary source which indicates that "M" in the source quoted above represents an abbreviation for "Maria". Her possible family origin provides an intriguing puzzle. A close family connection between the Roussillon family and the Forez family is indicated by the testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci", dated Jun 1270, which names "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution and states that, if he inherits, he should provide for "domino Guidoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo canonicus Lugdunensis…Hugoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo fratri eiusdem canonici Guidonis…consanguineo meo domino Ano domino d´Oliergue…Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo" (the last-named being identified as the son of Artaud [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon)[935]. The Roussillon/Forez relationship is confirmed by the charter dated Nov 1262, under which "Artaud sire de Roussillon…Aymar, Amedée, Alyse et Beatrix ses enfants" donated their rights "sur la succession de feu Guy comte de Forez" to "Guillaume fils dudit Artaud"[936][937]. The possible relationship between the Roussillon and Genève families is also explained fully above under "M---"´s mother. If all the speculations are correct, as explored further above, Artaud´s wife would be the daughter of Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève] & his [first] wife --- de Forez. It should be emphasised that this is speculative, and that other alternatives are possible, particularly if the Roussillon/Forez relationship was through Artaud himself and not his wife. One last point concerns the title "comitissa" accorded to Artaud´s wife in the 1251 and 1274 sources which are quoted above. There are two possible explanations. Firstly, the word could suggest that "M---" was the widow of an unidentified "comes" when she married Artaud, and retained the title as a matter of courtesy after her [second] marriage. It is unlikely that she would have held the title in her own right as heiress to a "comes", as there is no record of the title being transmitted to her son. Secondly, if Artaud´s wife was related to the Genève family, "comitissa" could have been a corruption of "Contesson/Comtessone", a family nickname which was used by "Beatrix dite Comtessone" another possible daughter of Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève who is named below. [m firstly --- Comte, son of ---.] m [secondly] ([before 1238]) ARTAUD [IV] Seigneur de Roussillon, son of ARTAUD [III] Seigneur de Roussillon & his wife Alix de Glane ([1200/05]-after 1270).]

Guillaume [II] & his [first/second] wife had one child:

2. RODOLPHE ([before 1215]-29 May 1265). "Willelmus comes Gebenn." obtained a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor by charter dated 16 Feb 1228 which names "Rodulfum filium meum…et dominam comitissam" among the guarantors[938]. Comte de Genève.

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Guillaume [II] & his [second] wife had [seven] children:

3. AMEDEE (-after 21 Jan 1275). The testament of "Willelmus comes Gebenn." is dated 9 Nov 1252 and names "primogenitum nostrum Rodulfum…filio nostro Amedeo…Dien. Ep…A. comitissa Geben."[939]. Provost at Lausanne 1247. Bishop of Dié. "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[940]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[941].

4. AIMON (-1 Mar 1263). "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[942]. "Rodulphus comes Gebenn., Aymo Cantor Gebenn. et Henricum fratres" donated property to the bishopric of Geneva, for the injuries of "comite Humberto avunculo nostro et comite Willermo patre nostro", with the consent of "domine Allasie matris nostre comitisse Gebenn. et…Amedei Dien. episcopi fratris nostri", by charter dated 3 Feb 1253[943]. Provost at Lausanne 1251. Cantor at Geneva 1252. Bishop of Viviers 1255. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 1 Mar of "Aymo episcopus Viuariensis, frater comitis Gebenn." for whose anniversary "Amedeus Dyensis episcopus frater suus" donated vines planted by "Hugo de Gebenna"[944].

5. HENRI (-before 1273). "Petrus de Sabaudia" and "Guillelmus comes Geben., Rodulphus et Henricus filii dicti comitis" appointed "D. Ph…Lugdunen. ecclesie Electum" [Philippe de Savoie] to arbitrate disputes between them, by charter dated 10 Jun 1250[945]. "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[946]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[947]. "Rodulphus comes Gebenn., Aymo Cantor Gebenn. et Henricum fratres" donated property to the bishopric of Geneva, for the injuries of "comite Humberto avunculo nostro et comite Willermo patre nostro", with the consent of "domine Allasie matris nostre comitisse Gebenn. et…Amedei Dien. episcopi fratris nostri", by charter dated 3 Feb 1253[948]. The testament of "Beatricis relictæ Raimundi Berengarii comitis Provinciæ", dated 14 Jan 1264, adds bequests to "…filiabus Rodolphi et Henrici de Gebennis…"[949]. m ---. The name of Henri's wife is not known. Henri & his wife had two children:

a) BEATRIX . "Guido…Lingon. Ep." withdrew his claim against "R…Gebenn. Ep…fratri nostro" relating to the dowries of "Henricus de Gebenn…frater noster…Beatricem et Elienort filias legitimas dicti Henrici" by charter dated 13 Oct 1278[950]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m --- de Lunel, son of ---.

b) ELEONORE . "Guido…Lingon. Ep." withdrew his claim against "R…Gebenn. Ep…fratri nostro" relating to the dowries of "Henricus de Gebenn…frater noster…Beatricem et Elienort filias legitimas dicti Henrici" by charter dated 13 Oct 1278[951]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m (1273) BERTRAND [IV] des Baux Prince d'Orange, son of RAYMOND [I] des Baux Prince d'Orange & his wife Malberjone d'Aix (-1314 after 21 Jul, bur Orange).

6. ROBERT (-14 Jan 1287). "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[952]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[953]. Seigneur de Ternier et du Vuache. Canon at Vienne 1252. Provost at Lausanne 1255. Bishop of Geneva 1276. "Robertus…Gebenn. Ep." declared that "Aymo comes Gebenn…nepos noster" acted as guarantor for "Humbertum de Saysello dominum de Aquis" by charted dated 27 Apr 1277[954].

7. GUILLAUME . "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[955]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[956].

8. GUIGUES (-6 May 1291). "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[957]. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[958]. Bishop of Langres 1266. "Guido…Lingon. Ep." withdrew his claim against "R…Gebenn. Ep…fratri nostro" relating to the dowries of "Henricus de Gebenn…frater noster…Beatricem et Elienort filias legitimas dicti Henrici" by charter dated 13 Oct 1278[959]. Seigneur de Ternier et du Vuache after 1287.

9. [BEATRIX [Contesson] . Raymond de Mévouillon and his wife Beatrix dite Comtessone promised to respect the testament of Raymond´s father by charter dated 21 Aug 1251[960]. It is possible that the wife of Raymond Seigneur de Mévouillon was the daughter of Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève. The testament of "Beatricis relictæ Raimundi Berengarii comitis Provinciæ", dated 14 Jan 1264, adds bequests to "…Contissoni dominæ Medullionis nepti suæ…"[961]. As can be seen above, the mother of Beatrix de Savoie Ctss de Provence was the sister of Comte Guillaume [II]. Contesson would therefore have been the first cousin of Ctss Beatrix on her mother´s side of the family. The fact that Beatrix´s daughter, Beatrix, names Marguerite de Genève as "sa parente" in a 25 Jul 1300 document (see the document PROVENCE) is consistent with this hypothesis. In addition, Beatrix [Contesson] named one of her daughters Agathe, which would have been the name of her sister if she had been Comte Guillaume´s daughter. m (before 21 Aug 1251) RAYMOND Seigneur de Mévouillon, son of ---.]

10. AGATHE . "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[962]. Abbess of Sainte-Catherine 1253/1273.

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following family members have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

RODOLPHE de Genève, son of GUILLAUME [II] Comte de Genève & his [first/second] wife [--- de Forez/Alix ---] ([before 1215]-29 May 1265). "Willelmus comes Gebenn." obtained a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor by charter dated 16 Feb 1228 which names "Rodulfum filium meum…et dominam comitissam" among the guarantors[963]. His birth date is indicated by a charter dated 24 Mar 1229 under which "Rodolphe son fils…" swore to respect a peace treaty between his father Guillaume Comte de Genève and Aimon Seigneur de Faucigny, suggesting that Rodolphe must have been at least an adolescent or young adult at the time[964]. "Willelmus…comes Gebenn." recognised a loan from the monastery of Saint-Victor, confirmed by "A. comitissa…Rodulfus filius comitis", by charter dated 13 Jan 1231, witnessed by "eiusdem uxor Alaysia comitissa"[965]. "Vullielmus comes Gebenn., Ales uxor nostra et Rodulphus filius noster" granted compensation to the bishopric of Geneva for the wrongs which they had committed by charter dated Feb 1236[966]. "Coenetus dominus Genuliaci" donated rights to la Chartreuse d'Oujon, confirmed by "domini mei Radulfi filii comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated Feb 1237[967]. "Vullielmi comitis et Rodulphi eius filii" consented to the sale of property to the bishopric of Geneva by charter dated 1245[968]. "Petrus de Sabaudia" and "Guillelmus comes Geben., Rodulphus et Henricus filii dicti comitis" appointed "D. Ph…Lugdunen. ecclesie Electum" [Philippe de Savoie] to arbitrate disputes between them, by charter dated 10 Jun 1250[969]. "Villelmus comes Gebennensis" confirmed the foundation of the Chartreuse monastery of Pomiers by "Villelmo patre meo", with the consent of "Alesia comitissa uxor mea et Rodulphus filius noster primogenitus cum filiis nostris…Amedeo…episcopi Diensi, Aymone cantore Gebennensi, Henrico, Roberto canonico Viennensi, Villelmo, Guigone", for the soul of "Humberti fratris nostri quondam comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 1252[970]. The testament of "Willelmus comes Gebenn." is dated 9 Nov 1252 and names "primogenitum nostrum Rodulfum…filio nostro Amedeo…Dien. Ep…A. comitissa Geben."[971]. Comte de Genève. "Amedeus…Dien. Ep. filius quondam D. Guillelmi bone memorie comitis Geben." delegated the execution of his father´s testament to "fratrem nostrum Rodulphum primogenitum", with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum…Henrici layci, Roberti canonici Vien., Guillelmi et Guigonis clericorum filiorum antedicti D. comitis Geben.", by charter dated 8 Jan 1253, witnessed by "Ay. dno. Fucign…Dne. Alaysie…matris nostre comitisse Gebenn…religiose Dne. Agathe sororis nostre Abbatisse de Monte…"[972]. "Rodulphus comes Gebenn., Aymo Cantor Gebenn. et Henricum fratres" donated property to the bishopric of Geneva, for the injuries of "comite Humberto avunculo nostro et comite Willermo patre nostro", with the consent of "domine Allasie matris nostre comitisse Gebenn. et…Amedei Dien. episcopi fratris nostri", by charter dated 3 Feb 1253[973]. "Rodulphus comes Gebenn." swore homage to "D. Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 19 Aug 1263[974]. The testament of "Beatricis relictæ Raimundi Berengarii comitis Provinciæ", dated 14 Jan 1264, adds bequests to "…filiabus Rodolphi et Henrici de Gebennis…"[975]. An undated charter confirmed the agreement ending the war between the bishop of Lausanne and "Aymo dominus de Fucigniaco", sworn by "viros nobiles dominum Petrum de Sabaudia et R comitem Gebennensem"[976].

m (contract 8 Jun 1241) MARIE de la Tour-du-Pin Dame de Varey, daughter ALBERT [III] Sire de la Tour-du-Pin & his wife Beatrix de Coligny (-1266 or after). The marriage contract between "Willelmi comitis Gebenn…R. filium" and "Guigonis Dalphini Vienn. et Albonensis…dominam M. filiam domini A. de Turre" is dated 8 Jun 1241[977].

Rodolphe & his wife had six children:

1. AIMON [II] (-18 Nov 1280). Comte de Genève. "Robertus…Gebenn. Ep." declared that "Aymo comes Gebenn…nepos noster" acted as guarantor for "Humbertum de Saysello dominum de Aquis" by charted dated 27 Apr 1277[978]. Vicomte de Marsan 1279. m firstly (16 Sep 1271) AGNES de Montfaucon, daughter of AMEDEE Comte de Montbéliard & his wife Mathilde von Saarbrücken (-19 Aug 1278). m secondly ([Jun/Aug] 1279) as her third husband, CONSTANCE de Moncada Ctss de Bigorre Vicomtesse de Marsan, widow firstly of Infante don ALFONSO de Aragón and secondly of HENRY of Cornwall, daughter of GASTON VII de Montcada Vicomte de Béarn & his wife Mathe de Mastas Ctss de Bigorre ([1245/50]-26 Apr 1310). Aimon [II] & his first wife had two children:

a) JEANNE (-after Jan 1296). Dame de Vuache. m (before 1286) PHILIPPE de Vienne Seigneur de Pagny, son of HUGUES de Vienne Seigneur de Pagny & his wife Alix --- (-1303).

b) CONTESSON [Agathe] (-after 13 Feb 1302). “Jehans dit de Vienne chevaliers sires de Mirebaul” settled disputes with Robert III Duke of Burgundy concerning “la ville de Autume”, with the consent of “Contesson de Genoves famme doudit Monseignour Jehans seingnor de Mirebaul”, by charter dated 1302[979]. m (before May 1286) JEAN de Vienne Seigneur de Mirabel, son of HUGUES de Vienne Seigneur de Pagny & his wife Alix --- (-after 1311).

2. GUY (-1294). Canon at Langres 1280. Archdeacon at Dijon 1282. Thesaurarius of St Fraimbourg, Senlis.

3. HENRI (-Sep 1297). Archdeacon at Langres 1283. Archdeacon at Tonnerre 1289. Archbishop of Bordeaux 1289.

4. AMEDEE [II] (-22 May 1308, bur Montagny). Comte de Genève. Amedée V Comte de Savoie, after negotiating with the Bishop of Geneva, declared himself protector of Geneva 1 Oct 1285, challenging the authority of the Comte de Genève. After defeating the Dauphin de Viennois at Bellecombe, he obliged the Dauphin and the Comte de Genève to become his vassals under the Treaty of Annemasse[980]. "Amedeus Geben comes" granted property to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filii eius Guillermus et Amedeus", by charter dated to [1290/1308][981]. A 14th century Chronicle of Geneva records the death 22 May 1308 of "D. Amedeus comes Gebenn. apud lu Bacho" and his burial the next day "apud la Montagny"[982]. m (contract 1 Jun 1285) AGNES de Chalon, daughter of JEAN I "le Sage" Seigneur de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his third wife Lauretta de Commercy (-end 1350). Amedée [II] & his wife had five children:

a) GUILLAUME [III] (-25 Nov 1320). "Amedeus Geben comes" granted property to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filii eius Guillermus et Amedeus", by charter dated to [1290/1308][983]. His parentage is confirmed by the contract of marriage between "Guglielmo figlio del Conte Amedeo di Geneva" and "la Principessa Agnes figlia del Conte Amedeo di Savoia" is dated 31 Aug 1297[984]. Comte de Genève.

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b) AMEDEE ([1294]-22 Apr 1330). "Amedeus Geben comes" granted property to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filii eius Guillermus et Amedeus", by charter dated to [1290/1308][985]. Canon at Geneva, Lyon and Langres 1306. Canon at Köln and Mainz 1310. Canon at Paris, Vienne, Valence and Viviers 1318. Bishop of Toul 1321. The Obituaire de Saint-Mansuy records the death "22 Apr" of "Amedeus episcopus"[986].

c) JEANNE (-23 Feb 1303). The contract of marriage between "Guichard de Beaujeu" and "Jeanne fille d´Amedée comte de Genève" is dated 18 Jun 1300[987]. m (1300) as his first wife, GUICHARD [VI] Seigneur de Beaujeu, son of LOUIS de Forez Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Eleonore de Savoie (-Paris 1331).

d) MARIE . 1306.

e) HUGUES (-20 Nov 1365). Seigneur d'Anthon et de Varey 1308. Seigneur de Cruseilles et de Hauterive 1333. Seigneur de Gex 1344/1355. The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos made bequests to "Hugoni de Gebennis Dom. de Antone et de Varey…consanguineo meo…Dom. Politæ uxori Dom. Hugonis de Gebennis…"[988]. After Hugues de Genève Seigneur de Gex attacked Savoie, Amedée VI Comte de Savoie captured Gex 11 Nov 1352, finally defeating Hugues at La Bâtie des Abrets in Apr 1354[989]. "Hugo de Gebennis miles dominus de Anthone et de Varey…cum bonæ memoriæ Guichardus quondam Dominus de Anthone" granted privileges to the monastery of Anthon by charter dated 31 May 1363[990]. m firstly ([1305]) ISABELLE Dame d'Anthon, de Pérouges, de Gorges et de Loyettes, daughter of ---. 1323. m secondly ELEONORE de Joinville, daughter of GUILLAUME de Joinville Seigneur de Gex & his wife Jeanne de Savoie (-before 24 Oct 1360). The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos made bequests to "Hugoni de Gebennis Dom. de Antone et de Varey…consanguineo meo…Dom. Politæ uxori Dom. Hugonis de Gebennis…"[991]. Hugues & his first wife had three children:

i) AIMON (-4 Dec 1369, bur Paris). Seigneur d'Anthon. m firstly BEATRIX de Montbel, daughter of GUILLAUME de Montbel & his wife Marguerite de Joinville. m secondly as her second husband, JEANNE de Vienne, widow of GEOFFROY de Charny, daughter of GUILLAUME de Vienne Sire de Mirebeau & his wife --- (-after 23 May 1428).

ii) AMEDEE (-28 Jun 1419). Cardinal deacon of Santa Maria Nuova 1383.

iii) BEATRIX (-after 31 Aug 1392). A continuation of the Chronica Jacobi de Aquis records that "Frederico", son of "Thomas…Marchese di Salucio", married "Beatrix figlola di Ugo Conte di Geneva"[992]. m ([1360]) FEDERIGO II Marchese di Saluzzo, son of TOMMASO II Marchese di Saluzzo & his wife Riccarda Visconti of Milan ([1332]-1396).

5. JEAN (-1297). Abbot of St Seine 1280. Bishop of Valence and Dié 1283.

6. MARGUERITE (-after 8 Dec 1322, bur Crest Franciscan Monastery). The Papal dispensation (3^o and 4^o consanguinity) for the marriage of "nobili viro Ademaro de Pictavia" and "nobili muliere Margarita nata quondam Rodulfi comiti Gebennensis, sorore…episcopi Valentini" is dated 31 Jan 1289[993]. m (Vienne 14 May 1288, Papal dispensation 31 Jan 1289) as his second wife, AIMAR [IV] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, son of AYMAR [III] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois et de Diois & his first wife Sibylle de Beaujeu (-[10/19] Oct 1329).

GUILLAUME [III] de Genève, son of AMEDEE [II] Comte de Genève & his wife Agnes de Chalon [Bourgogne-Comté] (-25 Nov 1320). His parentage is confirmed by the contract of marriage between "Guglielmo figlio del Conte Amedeo di Geneva" and "la Principessa Agnes figlia del Conte Amedeo di Savoia" dated 31 Aug 1297[994]. Comte de Genève. A 14th century Chronicle of Geneva records the death "IX Kal Nov" in 1320 of "D. Guillelmus comes Gebenn."[995].

Betrothed (Papal dispensation 7 Jan 1291) to BEATRIX de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle de Bâgé (-[7 Jan 1291/1294]). The Papal dispensation for the marriage of "Principessa Beatrice di Sav. figliuola del Conte Amedeo V di Sav." and "Principe Guglielmo figlio del Conte Amedeo di Geneva" notwithstanding 4^o consanguinity is dated 7 Jan 1291[996]. She presumably died soon after her betrothal. She is not named in the testament of her mother dated 1294[997].

m (contract 31 Aug 1297[998]) AGNES de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle de Bâgé (-4 Oct 1322). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Agnetem tertiam Amedei et Sibyllæ eius primæ uxoris filiam" and "Guillermus comes Gebennensis"[999]. "Agnese figlia emancipate del Conte Amedeo di Savoia" renounced her inheritance from her mother "fu Contessa Sibilla" in favour of her father by charter dated 2 Sep 1297[1000], presumably in connection with the arrangements for her dowry, the document being dated three days after her marriage contract. The contract of marriage between "Dominus Amedeus comes Sabaudiæ…Agnesiæ filiæ dicti domini comitis Sabaudiæ" and "domino Amedeo comiti Gebennensi…domini Guillelmi filii ipsius domini comitis Gebennensis" is dated 31 Aug 1297[1001].

Mistress (1): EMERAUDE de la Frasse, daughter of ---.

Guillaume [III] & his wife had two children:

1. MARGUERITE .

2. AMEDEE [III] ([1311]-18/19 Jan 1367). Comte de Genève. m (contract 15 Feb 1334, Jun 1334) MATHILDE d´Auvergne, daughter of ROBERT [VII] Comte d'Auvergne et de Boulogne & his second wife Marie de Flandre (-after 28 Aug 1396). The marriage contract between "Amedeo comite Gebennensi" and "Johanne et Guidone natis bonæ memoriæ domini Roberti quondam Boloniæ et Arverniæ comitis...ac Godofredo fratre et Margareta sorore...domicellam Mathildem fratrum prædictorum sororem" is dated 15 Feb 1334[1002]. She is named in the charter dated 17 Aug 1347 under which "Conte Amedeo di Geneva e Metilde di Bologna sua Consorte" deposited money with "Abate di S. Michele della Chiusa" for the dowry of "Maria Loro figlia future Sposa di Filippo Principe d'Acaia", to be returned in case she died[1003]. "Dominus Robertus de Gebennis…Romane ecclesie cardinalis, et…domina Mathildis de Bolonia eius genitrix, comitissa, et Petrus eius filius comes Gebennensis, consors et nati bone memorie…Amedei quondam comitis Gebennensis" executed the testament of Comte Amedée [III] 5 Dec 1371[1004]. The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, makes bequests to "Matildim de Bolonia comitissam Gebennensem sororem meam...Petrum eius filium nepotem meum...masculum primogenitum...domino Roberto de Gebennis...nepote meo..."[1005]. Amedée & his wife had ten children:

a) AIMON [III] ([1334/35]-Pavia 30/31 Aug 1367). Comte de Genève. Aimon [III] had two illegitimate children by an unknown mistress or mistresses:

i) JEAN bâtard de Genève (-after 1407). Seigneur de Gandiac.

ii) OLIVIER bâtard de Genève (-after 1406).

b) AMEDEE [IV] (-Paris 4 Dec 1369). Comte de Genève. m as her second husband, JEANNE de Vergy, widow of GEOFFROY [I] de Charny Seigneur de Savoisy, daughter of ---.

c) JEAN (-[23 Sep/4 Nov] 1370). Comte de Genève.

d) PIERRE (-Avignon Mar 1392). The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, makes bequests to "Matildim de Bolonia comitissam Gebennensem sororem meam...Petrum eius filium nepotem meum...masculum primogenitum...domino Roberto de Gebennis...nepote meo..."[1006]. Canon at Lille and at St Lambert, Liège 1358. Provost of Sainte-Croix, Liège 1362. Chancellor of the bishopric of Amiens 1365. Comte de Genève 1370. "Dominus Robertus de Gebennis…Romane ecclesie cardinalis, et…domina Mathildis de Bolonia eius genitrix, comitissa, et Petrus eius filius comes Gebennensis, consors et nati bone memorie…Amedei quondam comitis Gebennensis" executed the testament of Comte Amedée [III] 5 Dec 1371[1007]. m (contract 2 May 1374) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Joinville Dame de Vaudémont, widow of JEAN de Bourgogne Sire de Montaigu [Capet], daughter of HENRI Sire de Joinville & his wife --- ([1354]-28 Apr 1417, bur Joinville). She married thirdly ([4 Jun/19 Jul] 1393) Ferry de Lorraine Comte de Vaudémont.

e) ROBERT (1342-Avignon 16 Sep 1394). The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, makes bequests to "Matildim de Bolonia comitissam Gebennensem sororem meam...Petrum eius filium nepotem meum...masculum primogenitum...domino Roberto de Gebennis...nepote meo..."[1008]. Bishop of Thérouanne 1361. Bishop of Cambrai 1368. Provost of St Cassius, Bonn 1371. Cardinal 1371. "Dominus Robertus de Gebennis…Romane ecclesie cardinalis, et…domina Mathildis de Bolonia eius genitrix, comitissa, et Petrus eius filius comes Gebennensis, consors et nati bone memorie…Amedei quondam comitis Gebennensis" executed the testament of Comte Amedée [III] 5 Dec 1371[1009]. He was elected anti-Pope CLEMENT VII in 1378. Seigneur de Cruseilles. Comte de Genève 1392.

f) MARIE (-after 28 Aug 1396). The contract of marriage between "Jacobum de Sabaudia Principem Achayæ…Philippum de Sabaudia, filium dicti domini principis" and "Amedeum comitem Gebennesii…Mariam ipsius domini comitis filiam" is dated 4 Aug 1346[1010]. "Conte Amedeo di Geneva e Metilde di Bologna sua Consorte" deposited money with "Abate di S. Michele della Chiusa" for the dowry of "Maria Loro figlia futura Sposa di Filippo Principe d'Acaia", to be returned in case she died, by charter dated 17 Aoct 1347[1011]. Betrothed (contract 4 Aug 1346) to PHILIPPE de Savoie, son of JACQUES de Savoie Signor del Piemonte, titular Prince of Achaia & his first wife Beatrice d'Este (Aug 1340-castle of Avigliana Oct 1368). m firstly (1361 after 3 Oct) as his second wife, JEAN de Chalon Sire d'Arlay, son of HUGUES I Sire d'Arlay et de Vitteaux [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Beatrix de la Tour du Pin (-25/26 Feb 1362). m secondly (contract Annecy 2 Mar 1368, divorced) as his second wife, HUMBERT [VI] de Thoire et Villars, son of HUMBERT [V] Sire de Thoire et Villars & his second wife Béatrix de Chalon [Bourgogne-Comté] ([1342/43]-Trévoux 24 Jul 1423). He succeeded his father in 1372 as Sire de Thoire et Villars.

g) BLANCHE (-1420). Dame de Frontenay. m (Papal dispensation 2 Jul 1363) HUGUES [II] de Chalon Sire d'Arlay, son of JEAN de Chalon Sire d'Arlay & his first wife Marguerite de Mello (1334-1388).

h) JEANNE (-before 15 Feb 1389). m (contract 12 Jul 1358) as his second wife, RAYMOND [V] des Baux Prince d'Orange, son of RAYMOND [IV] des Baux Prince d'Orange & his wife Anne de Viennois-de la Tour-du-Pin (-Avignon 10 Feb 1393, bur Orange).

i) YOLANDE . It is supposed that Yolande was betrothed to Béraud [II] not Béraud [I], assuming that the primary sources which record the known wife of the latter in 1358, 1365 and 1371 are accurately reported, and that the marriage did not take place for some reason. This is the solution adopted by Père Anselme, who records 1348 as the date of the betrothal without indicating any primary source on which this date is based[1012]. Betrothed ([1348], contract 6 Jul 1353) BERAUD [II] Dauphin de Clermont, son of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his wife Marie de Villemur (-17 Jan 1400). He succeeded his father in 1356 as Comte de Clermont. m (1360 after 17 Jan) as his second wife, AIMERY [VI] Vicomte de Narbonne, son of AMAURY [V] Vicomte de Narbonne & his [first/second wife] [Catherine de Poitiers-Valentinois/Tiburge d'Usson] (-1388).

j) CATHERINE (-Vigone 17 Oct 1407). The contract of marriage between "Amedeo di Savoia Principe d'Acaja" and "Cattarina di Geneva Sorella del Conte Pietro di Geneva" is dated 7 Sep 1380[1013]. m (contract 7 Sep 1380 and Papal dispensation 3^o and 4^o 8 Sep 1380[1014], 22 Sep 1380) AMEDEE de Savoie Signore del Piemonte, son of JACQUES de Savoie Signor del Piemonte, titular Prince of Achaia & his third wife Marguerite de Beaujeu (1363-7 May 1402).

Guillaume [III] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

3. PIERRE bâtard de Genève (-1374).

- Families of GENEVE-LULLIN and GENEVE-BORINGE[1015].

B. COMTES des EQUESTRES

The county of Nyon ("Neodunum") in Vaud was otherwise known as "pagus Equestricus". The charter quoted below suggests that it may have included the town of Geneva in the early 10th century. Gingins-la-Sarra suggests that the county of Geneva was divided, after the death of Comte Manassès [I] at the end of the 9th century, into the county of Ge neva proper (comitatus Genenensis) and the county of Equestria (comté des Equestres, comitatus Equestricus) which lay on the northern bank of the river Rhône and included the territory of the later seigneurs de Gex[1016]. He suggests that the new county lay south of the river Aubonne, west of lake Geneva and the county of Vaud, and east of the second chain of the Jura mountains, the county of Seoding in the diocese of Besançon, and the canton of Nantua (comitatus Varesinus, based on the château de Varey) in the diocese of Lyon, and corresponded with the ecclesiastical deaconate of Outre-Rhône (decanatus Ultra Rhodani), later called the deaconate of Aubonne or Gex[1017].

1. AIRBERT (-before 20 Feb [911], bur Satigny). "Eldegardis" donated property for the soul of "iugalis mei quondam bone recordationis Ayrberti comitis" to the monastery of Saint-Pierre de Satigny "in pago Equestrico" by charter dated "X Kal Mar anno xxiii regnante donno nostro Rodulfo rege"[1018]. This dating clause would indicate 934 if it refers to Rudolf II King of Burgundy, but 911 if it relates to King Rudolf I. It appears from the documents cited below that Anselm was Comte des Equestres in 934, which would suggest that the earlier date is correct, although this is not beyond all doubt. Gingins-la-Sarra suggests that 912 is the correct date[1019]. m EDELGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 20 Feb [911]). "Eldegardis" donated property for the soul of "iugalis mei quondam bone recordationis Ayrberti comitis" to the monastery of Saint-Pierre de Satigny "in pago Equestrico" by charter dated 20 Feb 934[1020].

Two brothers:

1. ANSELM [I] (-[961/62]). "Bertagia" challenged an inheritance "in pago Equestrico" by charter dated 18 Jan 926, which names "Turumbertum comitem, et Anselmum comitem de pago Equestrico atque Hugonem conte palatio" comprising the court, Anselm being described in another part of the document as "comes in vico Sancti Gervasi"[1021], which probably refers to a suburb of the town of Geneva. "Hugo comes palatinus, Wido comes, Anselmus comes, Engelseacus comes…" were present at the election of Libon Bishop of Lausanne in 928[1022]. "Anselm comes et Udalrich comes Anselmi frater" witnessed a charter of Conrad I King of Burgundy dated 28 Mar 943[1023]. "Chuonradus…rex" made donations to the abbey of Cluny by charter dated 27 Jun 943, subscribed by "Hugo comes, Odolricus Comes palatii, Anricus filius Ludovici, Anselmus comes, Odolricus comes Anselmi frater, Odo comes, Leutoldus comes, Humbertus"[1024]. "Magnerius episcopus [Bishop of Lausanne] et advocatus suus Anselmus comes" are named in the charter of the bishop dated 3 Feb 961[1025].

2. ODALRIC (-after 27 Jun 943). "Anselm comes et Udalrich comes Anselmi frater" witnessed a charter of Conrad I King of Burgundy dated 28 Mar 943[1026]. "Chuonradus…rex" made donations to the abbey of Cluny by charter dated 27 Jun 943, subscribed by "Hugo comes, Odolricus Comes palatii, Anricus filius Ludovici, Anselmus comes, Odolricus comes Anselmi frater, Odo comes, Leutoldus comes, Humbertus"[1027].

[Three] siblings:

1. ANSELM [II] (-before [1019]). "Otto…imperator augustus" donated property "in pago Bibligouue in comitatu Anshelmi in villa Chupinga" to the bishopric of Chur in exchange for property "predii…Adalberto filio Liutuuardi…in pago Suerzza in comitatu Gotefridi in villa Alemuntinga" by charter dated 22 Apr 966[1028]. "…Anselmus episcopus Augustensis…Anselmus pater Anselmi episcopi, Rotbertus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1029]. A charter dated Jan 1006 records that "Vuillelmus de monte Ioveto" donated property to "S. Egidio" of which one was "in valle Mugnana", in which "Anselmus" held three parts and "Uldricus comes" held the fourth, and the other "in loco Intola" in which "Uldiricus comes" held two parts[1030]. m ALDIUD, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 19 Aug [1019] of "Burchardus sancta Viennensis archiepiscopus et Udolricus frater meus et advocatus meus" granted property "in pago Genevensi…in villa Marischa…a circio Lemani lacus" made "pro remedio animarum…genitore nostro Anselmo sive pro genetrice nostra Aaldui"[1031]. A series of documents, including this charter, shows that Aldiud had been the mistress of Conrad I King of Burgundy, probably before her marriage to Anselm, and that she gave birth to Burchard Archbishop of Lyon by the king. This is established as follows. Firstly, the Chronicon Hugonis names the king´s son, the archbishop of Lyon, as "Burchardus, Rodulfi regis frater, Conradi ex concubina filius"[1032]. Secondly, Burchard´s mother´s name is confirmed as Aldiud by a charter dated 14 Feb 1005, which records that "Burchardum Lugdunensem archiepiscopum" donated property "in loco Oponlongis infra comitatum Ottingen" which he had "ex patre matris suæ Aldiud quod rex Chuonradus ei præbuit" to Anselm bishop of Aosta[1033]. Thirdly, the name of the father of Anselm Bishop of Aosta is confirmed as Anselm in the charter of Rudolf III King of Burgundy for Romainmotier dated [1001/02], which was witnessed by "…Anselmus episcopus Augustensis…Anselmus pater Anselmi episcopi…"[1034]. Fourthly, a charter dated 1 Nov 1002, noted by Rivaz in his compiled index of Burgundian charters, confirms that Anselm Bishop of Aosta and Burchard Archbishop of Lyon were brothers: "Burchard archévêque de Lyon et abbé de Saint-Maurice" [Aldiud´s illegitimate son] granted property "dans les comtés de Valais et de Vaud" to "Gauslin", with the consent of "Anselme son frère évêque d'Aoste et prévôt de ladite abbaye"[1035]. Fifthly, Anselm and Aldiud were also parents of Burchard Archbishop of Vienne and Udalrich his avocatus, as shown by the charter dated 19 Aug [1019] referred to above[1036]. The conclusion therefore is that the only way in which Burchard Archbishop of Lyon could have been the brother of the three brothers Anselm, Burchard and Odalric is if they shared the same mother, who gave birth to them by different fathers. Aldiud´s relationship with the earliest counts of Savoy is indicated by Rodolfus Glauber who describes Burchard, son of Count Humbert "aux Blanches Mains", as nepos of Aldiud's illegitimate son[1037]. This relationship is explained by Count Humbert's wife being the legitimate daughter of Anselm and Aldiud, as shown below. The Chronicon Hugonis specifies that the king´s son Burchard was appointed archbishop (dated to 978) when still a child[1038]. This presumably dates Aldiud´s relationship to the King Conrad to [965/70], which is probably before she married Anselm. Anselm [II] & his wife had four children:

a) ODALRIC [Ulrich] (-after 19 Aug [1019]). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1039], Aldiud and her husband were grandparents of Anselm Bishop of Aosta, Bouchard Archbishop of Vienne and Udalrich, advocatus of the church of Vienne. This is a mistake as the charters quoted below indicate that the couple were the parents, not grandparents, of the brothers. A charter dated Jan 1006 records that "Vuillelmus de monte Ioveto" donated property to "S. Egidio" of which one was "in valle Mugnana", in which "Anselmus" held three parts and "Uldricus comes" held the fourth, and the other "in loco Intola" in which "Uldiricus comes" held two parts[1040]. His parentage is indicated by the charter dated 19 Aug [1019] of "Burchardus sancta Viennensis archiepiscopus et Udolricus frater meus et advocatus meus" which granted property "in pago Genevensi…in villa Marischa…a circio Lemani lacus" made "pro remedio animarum…genitore nostro Anselmo sive pro genetrice nostra Aaldui"[1041]. It appears that Odalric can be identified as "avunculo meo comite Oudolrico…in villam…Ursaria" from whom "Aimo, Sedun…episcopus", identified as the son of Humbert Comte de Maurienne and Odalric´s sister Auxilia, stated in a charter dated 12 Jun 1052 that he inherited property which Bishop Aimon then donated to the church of Sion "per manum advocatis mei comitis Oudalrici"[1042]. The probable relationship between the family and this last named "advocatis mei comitis Oudalrici" (who is probably identified as Ulrich [I] Graf von Lenzburg) is discussed below.

b) ANSELM [III] (-after 1026). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1043], Aldiud and her husband were grandparents of Anselm Bishop of Aosta, Bouchard Archbishop of Vienne and Udalrich, advocatus of the church of Vienne. This is a mistake as the charters quoted below indicate that the couple were the parents, not grandparents, of the brothers. Bishop of Aosta. "…Anselmus episcopus Augustensis…Anselmus pater Anselmi episcopi…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1044]. Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters, notes a charter dated 1 Nov 1002 under which "Burchard archévêque de Lyon et abbé de Saint-Maurice" [illegitimate son of Conrad II King of Burgundy by Aldiud] granted property "dans les comtés de Valais et de Vaud" to "Gauslin", with the consent of "Anselme son frère évêque d'Aoste et prévôt de ladite abbaye"[1045]. A charter dated 14 Feb 1005 records that "Burchardum Lugdunensem archiepiscopum" [illegitimate son of King Conrad] donated property "in loco Oponlongis infra comitatum Ottingen" which he had "ex patre matris suæ Aldiud quod rex Chuonradus ei præbuit", through "advocatorem suum Vuidonem", to "Anselmum Augustanum episcopum" in exchange for "terram S. Mauritii in valle Augustana"[1046]. Anselm Bishop of Aosta donated property "in valle…Augustana et in loco…Coriolo" to the abbey of Saint-Maurice by charter "die dominica VIII Kal Nov" (25 Oct, 996, 1002, 1013, 1019 or 1024), witnessed by "Burcardus archiepiscopus…"[1047].

c) BOUCHARD (-after 19 Aug [1019]). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1048], Aldiud and her husband were grandparents of Anselm Bishop of Aosta, Bouchard Archbishop of Vienne and Udalrich, advocatus of the church of Vienne. This is a mistake as the charters quoted below indicate that the couple were the parents, not grandparents, of the brothers. Archbishop of Vienne. Rudolf III King of Burgundy donated property to Vienne Saint-Maurice, at the request of "Irmengarda regina, Burkardo Lugdunensi archiepiscopo fratre suo, nec non Burchardo Viennensi archiepiscopo", by charter dated 1 Aug 1011[1049]. A charter dated 19 Aug [1019] of "Burchardus sancta Viennensis archiepiscopus et Udolricus frater meus et advocatus meus" granted property "in pago Genevensi…in villa Marischa…a circio Lemani lacus" made "pro remedio animarum…genitore nostro Anselmo sive pro genetrice nostra Aaldui"[1050].

d) AUXILIA . "Amedeus filius Uberti comitis et Adaelgida uxor mea" donated "ecclesia S. Mauricii…in pago…Maltacena" to the priory of Bourget by charter dated 22 Oct 1030, signed by "Uberti comitis, Anciliæ uxoris eius, Amedei comitis, Adilæ uxoris eius…Rodulphi regis, reginæ Ermengardis, Odonis, Antelmi"[1051]. The parentage of Auxilia is deduced from her son Burchard being described by Rodolfus Glaber as nepos of Burchard Archbishop of Lyon[1052], who was the illegitimate son of Conrad I King of Burgundy and his mistress Aldiud, wife of Anselm, who must therefore have been Auxilia´s parents. Her parentage is also suggested by the charter dated 12 Jun 1052 under which her son "Aimo, Sedun…episcopus" donated property, inherited from "avunculo meo comite Oudolrico…in villam…Ursaria", to the church of Sion "per manum advocatis mei comitis Oudalrici"[1053]. Szabolcs de Vajay [1054] suggests that Count Humbert had two wives: firstly "---, sister of Graf Ulrich [von Lenzburg]" and secondly "Auxilia, relative of Saint Odilon de Mercœur abbé de Cluny". Europäische Stammtafeln[1055] shows only one wife "Auxilia von Lenzburg", in an amalgam of these two proposed wives. None of the sources so far consulted in the preparation of the present document suggest that Humbert had two wives. Until more information comes to light, the simpler solution has been adopted in this document. The primary source which indicates Auxilia's relationship with the Mercœur family (see AQUITAINE NOBILITY) has not yet been identified. m ([995/1000]) HUMBERT, son of --- ([970/75]-[1 Jul 1047/51], bur Saint-Jean de Maurienne). He was installed in 1043 as HUMBERT I "blancis manibus/of the White Hands" Comte de Maurienne, and later as Comte de Chablais.

2. ROBERT (-after [1001/02]). "…Anselmus episcopus Augustensis…Anselmus pater Anselmi episcopi, Rotbertus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1056].

3. [--- . It would not be surprising if there was a family relationship between the Burgundian nobleman Anselm [II] and the family of the Grafen von Lenzburg. The indicators of this relationship are as follows. Firstly, "Aimo, Sedun…episcopus", who is identified as Aimon son of Anselm [II]´s daughter Auxilia, donated property which he had inherited from "avunculo meo comite Oudolrico" to the church of Sion, by charter dated 12 Jun 1052[1057]. "Avunculo meo comite Oudolrico" can probably be identified with Odalric/Ulrich, son of Anselm [II], who is shown above. Secondly, the same charter records that Bishop Aimon acted in this donation "per manum advocatis mei comitis Oudalrici". Bishop Aimon also acted through "Odvolrici eiusdem ecclesie aduocati" in a charter dated 23 Dec 1043[1058]. The "advocatus" of bishops and other ecclesiastical dignataries can often be identified as family members. Thirdly, "Odalricus comes de Lenceburc" donated "allodium quod pater meus et mater in monte…Novum castrum emerunt" to the church of Sion by charter dated to [1036/54][1059], which shows that the Lenzburg family had a connection with the bishopric of Sion. It is therefore suggested that "Odalricus comes de Lenceburc" who is named in the [1036/54] charter and "advocatis mei comitis Oudalrici", named in the 23 Dec 1043 and 12 Jun 1052 documents, were the same person and can be identified as Ulrich [I] Graf von Lenzburg. As Odalric/Ulrich, son of Anselm [II], is not recorded as having children, it is likely that the relationship with the Lenzburg family was through the female line. The chronology suggests that this might have been through the mother of Graf Ulrich [I] who could have been a sister of Anselm [II]. m ---. Possible children:]

[- GRAFEN von LENZBURG.]

1. AIMON [Anno] (-after [983]). "Anno comes…Adalbertus comes" subscribed a charter, dated to [982/83], under which Conrad I King of Burgundy confirmed an exchange of properties at Gimel, comté des Equestres, and in the county of Vaud by the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune[1060].

Two brothers:

1. AMALRIC [I] (-after 1002). "Marinus" donated property "in comitatu Æquestrico in villa…Balgedelco", for the soul of "senioris mei Amalrici", by charter dated 4 Mar [996][1061]. "…Amalricus comes et frater eius Adalgandus…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1062]. m ---. Amalric & his wife had [two children]:

a) ROBERT (-after 1002). "…Rotbertus frater eius Vuisbertus filius Amalrici…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1063]. Gingins-la-Sarra suggests that Robert, son of Comte Amalric [I], was ancestor of the Seigneurs de Mont[1064].]

[- SEIGNEURS de MONT.]

b) VUITBERT . "…Rotbertus frater eius Vuisbertus filius Amalrici…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1065].]

2. ADALGAUD (-after 1002). "…Amalricus comes et frater eius Adalgandus…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[1066].

C. SEIGNEURS de FAUCIGNY

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, except where otherwise indicated below.

1. ERMENRAD, son of --- . m ---. The name of Ermenrad's wife is not known. Ermenrad & his wife had one son:

a) LOUIS . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which his son "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi…" to Cluny[1067]. Seigneur de Faucigny. [1030]/[1060]. m as her first husband, TETBERGA, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "…matrie mee Teberge" to Cluny[1068]. She married secondly [as his second wife,] Géraud Comte de Genève. Her second marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix, signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[1069]. Louis & his wife had three children:

i) GUILLAUME (-1124 or after). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "…Guillelmi fratris mei…" to Cluny[1070]. Seigneur de Faucigny.

- see below.

ii) GUY (-1 Nov [1119]). Bishop of Geneva 1083. "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie et matrie mee Teberge" to Cluny by charter dated 4 Sep 1119, on condition that "Radulfus nepos meus" retained the advocacy of the church, witnessed by "Aymonis comitis Gebennensis, Guillelmi filius eius, Guillelmi Dardelni, Gauceranni fratris eius, Fulconis fratris eorum"[1071]. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "Kal Nov" of "Guido episcopus Gebennensis atque canonicus Sancti Stephani"[1072].

iii) AMEDEE (-after 1088). "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix by undated charter, dated to [1088/99], signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[1073].

GUILLAUME de Faucigny, son of LOUIS Seigneur de Faucigny & his wife Tetberga --- (-1124 or after). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "…Guillelmi fratris mei…" to Cluny[1074]. Seigneur de Faucigny. "Aymo comes Gebennensis et filius meus Giroldus" founded the priory of Chamonix by undated charter, dated to [1088/99], signed by "uterini fratres comitis, Willelmus Fulciniacus et Amedeus…"[1075].

m OTTILIE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "…Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1076].

Guillaume & his wife had five children:

1. RODOLPHE (-[1 Feb 1125/1126]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1077]. "Girardus Alingiensis, Rodulphus de Fulciniaco, Uldricus comes, Anselmus, Willelmus, Amedeus filius eiusdem Girardi" witnessed the charter dated to [1094] under which "Humbertus comes et marchio" donated property to the abbey of Aulps ["in pago Gebennensi in valle…Alpis"][1078]. Seigneur de Faucigny. "Aimericus vice comes Tarentasiensis, Rodulphus de Foucigniaco…" witnessed the charter dated 1 Feb 1125 under which "Amedeus comes Mauriannensis et marchio" donated property to Mont-Jove[1079]. m ---. The name of Rodolphe's wife is not known. Rodolphe & his wife had [seven] children:

a) AIMON (-before 29 Dec 1168). Seigneur de Faucigny. "Aymo dominus Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "fratribus suis Rodulpho et Guillermo", by undated charter, dated to [1140][1080].

- see below.

b) ARDUCIUS (-25 Jul 1185). Bishop of Geneva 1135. "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1081]. "Aymo de Fulciniaco" founded the Chartreuse abbey of Reposoir by charter dated 1151, witnessed by "…Arducius Gebennensis episcopus frater meus, et Rodulphus Alamandi similiter frater meus…"[1082]. Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178, witnessed by "…Alimarus de Castellione, Turumbertus filius eius…"[1083].

c) GUY . 1140.

d) RODOLPHE "Alamandi/l'Allemand" (-[1178/80]). "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1084]. "Aymo dominus Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "fratribus suis Rodulpho et Guillermo", by undated charter, dated to [1140][1085]. "Aymo de Fulciniaco" founded the Chartreuse abbey of Reposoir by charter dated 1151, witnessed by "…Arducius Gebennensis episcopus frater meus, et Rodulphus Alamandi similiter frater meus…"[1086]. "Rodolphe de Faucigny" settled disputes with the monastery of Reposoir founded by his father, by charter dated 29 Dec 1168 witnessed by "…Henri fratris mei et prévôt de Genève…Rodolphe Alaman et Raimond patruorum meorum…"[1087]. Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178, witnessed by "…Alimarus de Castellione, Turumbertus filius eius…"[1088]. m (before 155) EMMA, daughter of GUIGUES Aynard de Domène & his wife Audisia ---. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1145/65] under which "Guigo de Domina filius domini Pontii Ainardi" donated property to the monastery of Domène, with the consent of "filia sua uxor Rodulfi de Fulciniaco et uxor sua…Audisia et dominus Raymundus Berrengarius frater suus"[1089]. "Guillaume chevalier fils de Rodolphe de Faucigny cognomento Alamant" donated property to the monastery of Abondance, with the consent of "sa mère Emma, sa demme Agnès et de son frère Rodolphe damoiseau", by charter dated 1180[1090]. Rodolphe & his wife had two children:

i) RODOLPHE de Faucigny dit de Lucinge (-1233 or after). "Guillaume chevalier fils de Rodolphe de Faucigny cognomento Alamant" donated property to the monastery of Abondance, with the consent of "sa mère Emma, sa demme Agnès et de son frère Rodolphe damoiseau", by charter dated 1180[1091].

- SEIGNEURS de LUCINGE.

ii) GUILLAUME . "Guillaume chevalier fils de Rodolphe de Faucigny cognomento Alamant" donated property to the monastery of Abondance, with the consent of "sa mère Emma, sa femme Agnès et de son frère Rodolphe damoiseau", by charter dated 1180[1092]. Europäische Stammtafeln suggests that he was the possible ancestor of the family of FAUCIGNY-GRESY[1093]. m (before 1180) AGNES, daughter of ---. "Guillaume chevalier fils de Rodolphe de Faucigny cognomento Alamant" donated property to the monastery of Abondance, with the consent of "sa mère Emma, sa femme Agnès et de son frère Rodolphe damoiseau", by charter dated 1180[1094].

e) GUILLAUME . "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1095]. "Aymo dominus Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "fratribus suis Rodulpho et Guillermo", by undated charter, dated to [1140][1096].

f) RAYMOND . "Rodolphe de Faucigny" settled disputes with the monastery of Reposoir founded by his father, by charter dated 29 Dec 1168 witnessed by "…Henri fratris mei et prévôt de Genève…Rodolphe Alaman et Raimond patruorum meorum…"[1097]. Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178, witnessed by "…Alimarus de Castellione, Turumbertus filius eius…"[1098]. m ---. The name of Raymond´s wife is not known. Raymond & his wife had one child:

i) RODOLPHE de Thoire (-after Dec 1234). "Rodolphus de Thoria" donated property to la Chartreuse de Valon, for the soul of "patris mei Raymundi de Fulciniaco", by charter dated Dec 1234[1099]. Europäische Stammtafeln suggests that he was the possible ancestor of the SEIGNEURS de THOIRE-ROUSSY[1100].

g) [PONCE (-Sixt [1178]). Abbot of Sixt 1144. Abbot of Abondance 1171/72.]

2. LOUIS . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1101]. 1119.

3. RAYMOND (-after [1135]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1102]. "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1103]. m PETRONILLE, daughter of --- (-after [1135]). "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1104].

4. GERAUD (-1 Jul 1129). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1105]. Bishop of Lausanne [1105/07]. The cartulary of Notre-Dame de Lausanne records that "Giroldus filius W. sapientis de Funcinie" succeeded as Bishop of Lausanne after the death of "Cono filius Uldrici comitis de Feni", and died "aput Sanctum Symphorianum…Kal Jul" and was buried "apud Lustriacum in capitulo kal Jul"[1106].

5. AMEDEE (-[1124/25]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1119 by which "Wido…Gebennensis episcopus" donated "ecclesiam de Condominio" for the souls of "patris mei Ludovici et avi mei Ermenradi et Guillelmi fratris mei et filiorum eius Rodulfi, Ludoici, Raimundi et episcorum Geraldi Lausannensi et Amadei Morianensis nepotum meorum et matris eorum Utilie…" to Cluny[1107]. Bishop of Maurienne.

AIMON de Faucigny, son of RODOLPHE Seigneur de Faucigny & his wife --- (-before 29 Dec 1168). Seigneur de Faucigny. "Aymo dominus de Foucigniaco" donated property to the monastery of Sixt by charter dated 1126, witnessed by "…Nantelmus de Graillié milites"[1108]. "Reymondus de Fucignii et Petronilla eius uxor" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "nepotibus suis Ardusio episcopo Gebennensi, Aymone, Rodulpho et Guillermeto militibus", by undated charter, dated to after [1135][1109]. "Aymo dominus Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "fratribus suis Rodulpho et Guillermo", by undated charter, dated to [1140][1110]. "Aymon dominus Foucigniaci" granted property "in territorio S. Pauli. Gebenn. dyocesis…inter Dranciam et Brest" to "nobilis vir Aymon dominus de Blonay, consanguineus noster" by charter dated Apr 1146[1111]. "Aymo de Fulciniaco" founded the Chartreuse abbey of Reposoir by charter dated 1151, witnessed by "…Arducius Gebennensis episcopus frater meus, et Rodulphus Alamandi similiter frater meus…"[1112]. "Aimon seigneur de Faucigny" donated property to the Chartreuse de Vallon, with the consent of "sa femme Clémence et de son fils Rodolphe", by charter dated to [1161/81][1113].

m CLEMENCE, daughter of ---. "Aimon seigneur de Faucigny" donated property to the Chartreuse de Vallon, with the consent of "sa femme Clémence et de son fils Rodolphe", by charter dated to [1161/81][1114].

Aimon & his wife had seven children:

1. RODOLPHE (-before 1178). "Aimon seigneur de Faucigny" donated property to the Chartreuse de Vallon, with the consent of "sa femme Clémence et de son fils Rodolphe", by charter dated to [1161/81][1115]. Seigneur de Faucigny. "Rodolphe de Faucigny" settled disputes with the monastery of Reposoir founded by his father, by charter dated 29 Dec 1168 witnessed by "…Henri fratris mei et prévôt de Genève…Rodolphe Alaman et Raimond patruorum meorum…"[1116]. "Henricus de Fulciniaco" confirmed donations to la Chartreuse du Reposoir by "Aimo pater meus…et frater meus Rodolphus", with the support of "fratre meo Wuillermo" by charter dated 21 Oct 1185[1117].

2. HENRI (-14 Nov 1197). "Rodolphe de Faucigny" settled disputes with the monastery of Reposoir founded by his father, by charter dated 29 Dec 1168 witnessed by "…Henri fratris mei et prévôt de Genève…Rodolphe Alaman et Raimond patruorum meorum…"[1118]. Provost at Geneva cathedral 1168. Seigneur de Faucigny. Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum" and "domini Henrico de Fulciniaco et fratribus suis Guillelmo et Aymone et Marchisio", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178[1119]. "Henricus de Fulciniaco" confirmed donations to la Chartreuse du Reposoir by "Aimo pater meus…et frater meus Rodolphus", with the support of "fratre meo Wuillermo" by charter dated 21 Oct 1185[1120]. "Henricus de Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "uxore sua Comitissa", by undated charter, dated to [1188][1121]. m COMTESSON de Genève, daughter of AMEDEE [I] Comte de Genève & his second wife --- [de Domène] (-after [1188]). "Henricus de Fucignii" donated property to the abbey of Aulps, with the consent of "uxore sua Comitissa", by undated charter, dated to [1188][1122]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 19 Sep 1202 under which her son "Willelmus de Fulciniaco" granted protection to Chamonix, "cum avunculus meus Willelmus comes Gebennensis"[1123]. Dame de Clermont. Henri & his wife had three children:

a) GUILLAUME (-[19 Sep/Oct] 1202). Seigneur de Faucigny. "Willelmus de Fulciniaco" granted protection to Chamonix, "cum avunculus meus Willelmus comes Gebennensis", by charter dated 19 Sep 1202[1124]. "Aimo de Fulciniaco", with the advice of "tutoris mei Nantelmi de Miolans", confirmed prior donations to la Chartreuse du Reposoir by "frater meus Vuillermus", by charter dated Feb 1210[1125]. "Aymo dominus de Fulc." transferred his rights to Chamonix, previously held by "bo. me. W. fratri meo", to "dno. W. comiti Gebenensi" by charter dated 20 Apr 1229[1126].

b) AIMON [II] (-[Apr/Oct] 1253). Seigneur de Faucigny. "Aimo de Fulciniaco" confirmed the properties of la Chartreuse du Reposoir by charter dated 9 Oct 1202[1127]. "Aimo de Fulciniaco", with the advice of "tutoris mei Nantelmi de Miolans", confirmed prior donations to la Chartreuse du Reposoir by "frater meus Vuillermus", by charter dated Feb 1210[1128]. "Aimon seigneur de Faucigny" confirmed the donations to la Chartreuse de Vallon by "son père Henri" by charter dated May 1221[1129]. "Haimonem dominum de Fucignie" reached an agreement with the bishop of Lausanne concerning the advocacy of the church of Lausanne, which Aimon claimed had been granted by "comitibus de Ciburc", by charter dated 1226[1130]. An undated charter confirmed the agreement ending the war between the bishop of Lausanne and "Aymo dominus de Fucigniaco", sworn by "viros nobiles dominum Petrum de Sabaudia et R comitem Gebennensem"[1131]. "Aymo dominus de Fulc." transferred his rights to Chamonix, previously held by "bo. me. W. fratri meo", to "dno. W. comiti Gebenensi" by charter dated 20 Apr 1229[1132]. The testament of "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci" is dated Feb 1234, appoints "Agnetem filiam suam", betrothed to "Petro de Sabaudia filio condam Thome Comit. Sabaud.", as his heir in default of male heirs, and reserves the dowry of "alterius filiarum suarum Beatricis"[1133]. m firstly (1210, separated) as her first husband, BEATRIX d'Auxonne, daughter of ETIENNE [III] Comte d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Beatrix de Chalon (-20 Mar 1261). Her first and second marriages are indicated by the testament of her daughter "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, which made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[1134]. Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated Jul 1225 under which "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" reached an agreement with "Jean de Chalon son beau-frère", by charter dated Jul 1225[1135]. It is confirmed by the charter dated 1227 under which "Simon de Joinville, comme mari de Béatrix, fille d'Etienne comte d'Auxonne et de Béatrix comtesse de Chalon" swore homage to the duke of Burgundy for the château de Marnay[1136]. Dame de Marnay. She married secondly (before 1224) as his second wife, Simon Sire de Joinville (-May 1233). "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Molesme, with the consent of "sa femme Béatrix", by charter dated 1224[1137]. "Beatrix dame de Joinville executrice testamentaire de Simon sire de Joinville son mari mort l'année précédente" donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt by charter dated Feb 1235[1138]. m secondly (before 9 Oct 1231) as her second husband, FLOTTE de Royans, widow of GUILLAUME [II] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, daughter of RAIMBAUD BERENGER de Royans "Ossassica" & his wife Alix de la Tour du Pin. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 9 Oct 1231 under which "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci" mortgaged "castrum de Cresta…dotis dominæ Flotæ uxoris suæ…quondam fuit uxor Willelmi de Pictavia" to "W…electo Valentino"[1139]. 1227/1257. Aimon [II] & his first wife had two children:

i) AGNES (-11 Aug 1268, bur Faucigny, Abbaye de Contamine). The testament of "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci" is dated Feb 1234, appoints "Agnetem filiam suam", betrothed to "Petro de Sabaudia filio condam Thome Comit. Sabaud.", as his heir in default of male heirs, and reserves the dowry of "alterius filiarum suarum Beatricis"[1140]. The first testament of "Petrus filius quondam Thome comitis Sabaudie" dated Feb 1234 (N.S.) appoints the children to be born from his marriage to "Annete filia nob. viri Ay. Dni Fuciniaci"[1141]. Dame de Faucigny. The testament of "Petri de Sabaudia", dated 8 Jun 1255 at London, names "Beatrix filia sua…Eleonora Angliæ regina…Philippum electrum Lugdunensem fratrem suum, Agneti…Fuciniacensi uxori suæ", and names Henry III King of England as his executor[1142]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci" dated 17 Oct 1262 appoints "Petrum de Sabaudia maritum suum…et Beatricem filiam suam uxorem Guigonis Dalphini Viennensis" as her heirs[1143]. A second testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci conjugis Petri de Sabaudia" dated 16 Nov 1262 elects her burial "in ecclesia Contaminæ", and appoints "Beatricem filiam suam uxorem Guigonis Dalphini, Vienn. et Albon. comitis" as her heir in one third of her property and her husband as heir in the other two thirds[1144]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, appointed "Beatricem comitissam Viennensem et Albonensem filiam suam" as her heir, chose her burial "in ecclesia Contaminæ in Fuciniaco", and made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[1145]. m (Betrothed Feb 1234, after 25 Jun 1236) PIERRE de Savoie, son of THOMAS I Comte de Savoie & his wife Marguerite [Beatrix] de Genève (castle of Susa 1203-Pierre Châtel [14] May 1268, bur 16 May 1268 Abbaye de Hautecombe). He succeeded his nephew in 1263 as PIERRE II "le Petit-Charlemagne" Comte de Savoie.

ii) BEATRIX (-after 8 Mar 1276). The testament of "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci" is dated Feb 1234, appoints "Agnetem filiam suam", betrothed to "Petro de Sabaudia filio condam Thome Comit. Sabaud.", as his heir in default of male heirs, and reserves the dowry of "alterius filiarum suarum Beatricis"[1146]. A charter dated 19 Oct 1255 records that "Beatricis relicte Stephani domini de Thoire et Villars" transferred property inherited from "patris earumdem sororum" to "Agnetis sororis eiusdem Beatrice et uxoris dicti Petri de Sabaudia", at the request of "Petri de Sabaudia"[1147]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, made bequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ et filiis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo"[1148]. Guerry Seigneur d´Aubonne ceded the seigneurie d´Aubonne 23 Aug 1259 to Pierre Comte de Savoie, whose daughter Beatrix transferred it to her maternal aunt Beatrix de Faucigny, mother of Humbert [III] Sire de Thoire et Villars, as a result of the judgment of Edmund, son of Henry III King of England, dated 3 Aug 1271[1149]. m ETIENNE [II] Sire de Thoire et Villars, son of ETIENNE [I] Sire de Thoire & his wife Agnes de Villars (-1250).

Aimon [II] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

iii) AIMON de Faucigny . 1262/1268.

c) [BEATRIX] .

3. GUILLAUME . Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum" and "domini Henrico de Fulciniaco et fratribus suis Guillelmo et Aymone et Marchisio", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178[1150]. "Henricus de Fulciniaco" confirmed donations to la Chartreuse du Reposoir by "Aimo pater meus…et frater meus Rodolphus", with the support of "fratre meo Wuillermo" by charter dated 21 Oct 1185[1151]. 1178.

4. AIMON . Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum" and "domini Henrico de Fulciniaco et fratribus suis Guillelmo et Aymone et Marchisio", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178[1152].

5. MARCHAND . Arducius Bishop of Geneva and "Henricus dominus de Focigniaco nepos noster" granted concessions to the monastery of Contamine, in the presence of "R. Teutonici et Raymondi fratrum nostrorum, Willelmi et Aymonis nepotum nostrorum" and "domini Henrico de Fulciniaco et fratribus suis Guillelmo et Aymone et Marchisio", by charter dated "die veneris" Jun 1178[1153].

6. BEATRIX . "Willelmus…Gebennensis comes" founded the Chartreuse monstery of Pommiers, with the consent of "Humbertus filius meus…B. quoque uxor mea et filius meus Aymo quinquennis", by charter dated 1179[1154]. Her parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names her daughter "Margareta filia domni de Fusceneis de matre Guilelmi, filii Humberti comitis Gebenensis" as wife of "comitis Thome de Sabaudia"[1155]. m as his second wife, GUILLAUME de Genève, son of AMEDEE [I] Comte de Genève & his first wife Mathilde de Cuiseaux ([1131/37]-25 Jul 1196). He succeeded his father in 1178 as Comte de Genève.

7. ALEYDE . Nun.

D. SEIGNEURS de GEX (GENEVE)

AMEDEE de Genève, son of AMEDEE [I] Comte de Genève & his second wife --- [de Domène] (-[Dec 1210/17 Oct 1211]). "Amedeus Gebennensium comes…et filius eius Guillelmus" restored the rights of the bishopric of Geneva, with the consent of "Amedeus quoque junior filius comitis", by undated charter[1156]. A charter dated 8 Sep 1192 records a donation to Bellelay abbey, with the consent of "Amedeo…comite de Gebenna", later confirmed by "Amedeus filius eius"[1157]. Seigneur de Gex. "Amedeus dominus de Iaiz" confirmed previous donations to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filiis meis Stephano et Amedeo", by charter dated 17/18 Dec 1210[1158]. His date of death is set by a charter dated 17 Oct 1211 which confirms the donation by "domina --- uxor quondam Amedei Gebennensis domini de Jaz, filiique illius" to the bishopric of Geneva[1159].

m PONCIA, daughter of --- (-[May/Oct] 1211). "B….Bellicen. episcopus" confirmed the donation to the church of Lausanne by "Poncia neptis mea, uxor D. Amadei de Jaiz et Stephanus filius eorum", by charter dated 1212[1160]. The primary source which confirms her parentage more precisely has not yet been identified.

Amedée & his wife had two children:

1. ETIENNE (-[1212/35]). "Amedeus dominus de Iaiz" confirmed previous donations to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filiis meis Stephano et Amedeo", by charter dated 17/18 Dec 1210[1161]. Seigneur de Gex. "B….Bellicen. episcopus" confirmed the donation to the church of Lausanne by "Poncia neptis mea, uxor D. Amadei de Jaiz et Stephanus filius eorum", by charter dated 1212[1162].

2. AMEDEE (-14 or 16 Feb 1247). "Amedeus dominus de Iaiz" confirmed previous donations to the Chartreuse d'Oujon, with the consent of "filiis meis Stephano et Amedeo", by charter dated 17/18 Dec 1210[1163]. Seigneur de Gex. "Amedeus dominus de Jayz" granted concessions on payment of taxes to the priory of Satigny by charter dated 1233[1164]. "Amedeus dominus de Jayz" certified a renunciation of rights by "D. Memerius miles de Versenai", by charter dated 1234[1165]. "Amedeus D. de Jaiz" swore homage to "Petro de Sabaudia filio Thome quondam comitis Sabaudie" [in his capacity as Seigneur de Faucigny], save for his fidelity to "comitis Gebennensis", by charter dated 12 Jun 1234[1166]. "Amedeus dominus de Gex" granted compensation to the bishopric of Geneva for the wrongs which he had committed, with the consent of "Dne Beatricis uxoris sue", by charter dated 30 Jul 1236[1167]. m (contract 4 Jun 1227) BEATRIX de Bâgé, daughter of ULRIC [V] Sire de Bâgé & his second wife Alexandrine de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-after 23 Nov 1251). The marriage contract of "Amedeus dominus de Gez" and "Beatricem filiam domini de Baugiaco" is dated 4 Jun 1227 and names "Rainoldo de Baugiaco fratri meo"[1168]. "Amedeus dominus de Gex" granted compensation to the bishopric of Geneva for the wrongs which he had committed, with the consent of "Dne Beatricis uxoris sue", by charter dated 30 Jul 1236[1169]. "Leoneta filia et heres…Amedei quondam domini de Jaiz" promised not to marry without the consent of "D. Petro de Sabaudia", with the consent of "D. Willelmi comitis Vyenensis tutoris mei", by charter dated 23 Nov 1251, witnessed by "…G. domini de Baugis et domine B matris mee"[1170]. Amedée & his wife had four children:

a) son (-before 23 Nov 1251). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

b) LEONETE (-16 Nov 1302). "Leoneta filia et heres…Amedei quondam domini de Jaiz" promised not to marry without the consent of "D. Petro de Sabaudia", with the consent of "D. Willelmi comitis Vyenensis tutoris mei", by charter dated 23 Nov 1251, witnessed by "…G. domini de Baugis et domine B matris mee"[1171]. The marriage between "Simon fils de feu Simon de Joinville" and "Léonète fille de feu Amedée seigneur de Gex" is noted in the charter dated Jan 1252, under which Simon also promises "Pierre de Savoie et Philippe évêque de Lyon" to pay the dowry of "chacune de ses belles-sœurs Marguerite et Isabelle, filles dudit Amedée"[1172]. Dame de Gex. "Symon de Junvilla dominus de Jaz" reached agreement with the priory of Saint-Victor concerning the village of Viaison by charter dated Mar 1258 (N.S.), witnessed by "Leonete uxoris nostre"[1173]. "Simon de Joinville miles dominus de Jays et…Leoneta uxor eius domina de Jays" confirmed a donation to the monastery of Nantua by "Amedeus quondam dominus de Jays, pater dictæ Leonete, bonæ memoriæ", by charter dated 1276[1174]. "Leona Dna de Jayz et…Petrus filius eius miles" swore homage to "D. Amedei de Sabaudia" by charter dated 14 Aug 1285[1175]. m (Jan 1252) SIMON de Joinville, son of SIMON Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Beatrix d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-3 Jun 1276). Sire de Marnay. Seigneur de Gex. "Ebalus de Gebenn. filius Umberti quondam comitis Gebenn." appointed "D. Petrum de Sabaudia…consanguineum meum" as his heir, against "Rodulfum de Gebenn. et fratres suos", by charter dated 12 May 1259, witnessed by "Symonis de Joinvilla Dni. de Jaz…"[1176].

c) MARGUERITE (-after Jan 1252). The marriage between "Simon fils de feu Simon de Joinville" and "Léonète fille de feu Amedée seigneur de Gex" is noted in the charter dated Jan 1252, under which Simon also promises "Pierre de Savoie et Philippe évêque de Lyon" to pay the dowry of "chacune de ses belles-sœurs Marguerite et Isabelle, filles dudit Amedée"[1177].

d) ISABELLE (-after Jan 1252). The marriage between "Simon fils de feu Simon de Joinville" and "Léonète fille de feu Amedée seigneur de Gex" is noted in the charter dated Jan 1252, under which Simon also promises "Pierre de Savoie et Philippe évêque de Lyon" to pay the dowry of "chacune de ses belles-sœurs Marguerite et Isabelle, filles dudit Amedée"[1178].

E. SEIGNEURS de GEX (JOINVILLE)

SIMON de Joinville, son of SIMON Seigneur de Joinville & his second wife Beatrix d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-3 Jun 1276). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated Dec 1255 in which “Symons de Jenvile sires de Jay” names “Beatrix dame de Mernay ma mere et…son mari Symon signour de Jenville seneschaux de Champaigne mon pere”[1179]. Sire de Marnay. Sire de Gex. "Symon de Junvilla dominus de Jaz" reached agreement with the priory of Saint-Victor concerning the village of Viaison by charter dated Mar 1258 (N.S.), witnessed by "Leonete uxoris nostre"[1180]. "Ebalus de Gebenn. filius Umberti quondam comitis Gebenn." appointed "D. Petrum de Sabaudia…consanguineum meum" as his heir, against "Rodulfum de Gebenn. et fratres suos", by charter dated 12 May 1259, witnessed by "Symonis de Joinvilla Dni. de Jaz…"[1181]. The testament of "Agnese Dama di Faussigny" dated 9 Aug 1268 makes bequests "a Beatrice Dama di Thoyre, e di Villars sua Sorella, ed a suoi figliuoli…a Simone di Jonville Signore di Gex suo fratello"[1182]. "Simon de Joinville miles dominus de Jays et…Leoneta uxor eius domina de Jays" confirmed a donation to the monastery of Nantua by "Amedeus quondam dominus de Jays, pater dictæ Leonete, bonæ memoriæ", by charter dated 1276[1183].

m (Jan 1252) LEONETE Dame de Gex, daughter of AMEDEE Sire de Gex [Genève] & his wife Beatrix de Bâgé (-16 Nov 1302). The marriage between "Simon fils de feu Simon de Joinville" and "Léonète fille de feu Amedée seigneur de Gex" is noted in the charter dated Jan 1252, under which Simon also promises "Pierre de Savoie et Philippe évêque de Lyon" to pay the dowry of "chacune de ses belles-sœurs Marguerite et Isabelle, filles dudit Amedée"[1184]. "Symon de Junvilla dominus de Jaz" reached agreement with the priory of Saint-Victor concerning the village of Viaison by charter dated Mar 1258 (N.S.), witnessed by "Leonete uxoris nostre"[1185]. "Léonète dame de Gex et des fils Pierre et Guillaume" acknowledged the debt to "Béatrix comtesse de Viennois et d´Albon" for the dowry of "leur fille et sœur Béatrix de Gex mariée à Gui fils d´Odon Alamand", approved by "Marguerite femme de Pierre de Gex"[1186]. "Simon de Joinville miles dominus de Jays et…Leoneta uxor eius domina de Jays" confirmed a donation to the monastery of Nantua by "Amedeus quondam dominus de Jays, pater dictæ Leonete, bonæ memoriæ", by charter dated 1276[1187]. "Leona Dna de Jayz et…Petrus filius eius miles" swore homage to "D. Amedei de Sabaudia" by charter dated 14 Aug 1285[1188]. A charter dated Mar 1297 records an alliance between "Humbers Daufins de Vienn. et de Albon cuens et sires de la Tor et…Anne Daufine de Viennoys et de Albon comtesse…et…Johans leur aynes fiz" and "nostre…tante Madame Leone dame de Gez et…nostre…cosyn Mes. Guillaume de Jonville chevalier fil de cele Dame Leone" to provide mutual help against "le Conte de Savoye"[1189]. The precise family relationship between Leonete Dame de Gex and Humbert Dauphin de Viennois or his wife has not yet been traced.

Simon & his wife had five children:

1. PIERRE de Joinville (-[1286/7 Mar 1289]). "Léonète dame de Gex et des fils Pierre et Guillaume" acknowledged the debt to "Béatrix comtesse de Viennois et d´Albon" for the dowry of "leur fille et sœur Béatrix de Gex mariée à Gui fils d´Odon Alamand", approved by "Marguerite femme de Pierre de Gex"[1190]. Seigneur de Gex. "Pierre seigneur de Gex" renewed his homage to Amedée Comte de Savoie, with the consent of "sa mere Léonète", by charter dated 1 Jan 1286[1191]. m (before 4 Feb 1278) MARGUERITE, daughter of ---. "Léonète dame de Gex et des fils Pierre et Guillaume" acknowledged the debt to "Béatrix comtesse de Viennois et d´Albon" for the dowry of "leur fille et sœur Béatrix de Gex mariée à Gui fils d´Odon Alamand", approved by "Marguerite femme de Pierre de Gex"[1192].

2. GUILLAUME de Joinville (-after 1310). "Léonète dame de Gex et des fils Pierre et Guillaume" acknowledged the debt to "Béatrix comtesse de Viennois et d´Albon" for the dowry of "leur fille et sœur Béatrix de Gex mariée à Gui fils d´Odon Alamand", approved by "Marguerite femme de Pierre de Gex"[1193]. Seigneur de Gex. "Guillaume de Gex damoiseau" swore homage to Amedée Comte de Savoie, with the consent of "sa mere Léonète", by charter dated 7 Mar 1289[1194]. A charter dated Mar 1297 records an alliance between "Humbers Daufins de Vienn. et de Albon cuens et sires de la Tor et…Anne Daufine de Viennoys et de Albon comtesse…et…Johans leur aynes fiz" and "nostre…tante Madame Leone dame de Gez et…nostre…cosyn Mes. Guillaume de Jonville chevalier fil de cele Dame Leone" to provide mutual help against "le Conte de Savoye"[1195]. m (contract 5 Feb 1293) JEANNE de Savoie, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] (-after 24 Oct 1360). The contract of marriage between "Guglielmo Signore di Gex" and "Gioanetta figlia di Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 5 Feb 1293[1196]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[1197]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Comte de Vaud names his sister Jeanne de Savoie dame de Gex[1198]. Guillaume & his wife had four children:

a) HUGUES de Joinville (-[May 1347/1348]). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 8 Dec 1348 under which “Henry comte de Montbeliart sire de Montfaucon et dame Jehenne sa fille, femme jadis de...Hugar seigneur de Jay” transferred their rights in Durnes held from “Jehenne de Savoie sa tante, mere du dit messire Hugar” to “Lois conte et seigneur de Neuefchastel”[1199]. Seigneur de Gex. "Hugues de Joinville seigneur de Gex" gave a receipt to "Pierre de Berne", by charter dated May 1347[1200]. m (contract 13 Jun 1330) as her first husband, JEANNE de Montfaucon, daughter of HENRI [I] de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard & his wife Agnes de Bourgogne (-after 1370). Her first marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 10, 11, 12 Nov 1348 under which “Loys conte et seignour de Nueschastel” confirmed his transfer of “le chastel et maison for de Dulnay” to “Henry conte de Montbeliart seignour de Montfaucon...son pere” on the marriage of “dame Jehenne de Montbeliart, femme jadis...Hugue sire de Jay”[1201]. She married secondly (before 1356) Guillaume de Vergy Seigneur de Mirebel et de Bourbonne.

b) ELEONORE (-before 24 Oct 1360). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m as his second wife, HUGUES de Genève Seigneur d´Anthon et de Varey, son of AMEDEE [II] Comte de Genève & his wife Agnes de Chalon (20 Nov 1365). Seigneur de Gex.

c) BEATRIX (-before 24 Oct 1360). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

d) MARGUERITE (-before 24 Oct 1360). m GUILLAUME d´Entremonts, son of ---.

e) AGNES (-after 2 May 1349). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (1328) HUMBERT Alamandi Seigneur d´Aubonne, son of GUILLAUME Alamandi & his wife Agnes de Thoire et Villars Dame d´Aubonne (-after 1351).

3. PIERRE de Joinville (-after 31 May 1301). Seigneur de Marnay. "Pierre seigneur de Marnay…" swore to respect the requirements of Philippe IV King of France relating to their holdings in the county of Burgundy by charter dated 31 May 1301[1202]. His descendants, Seigneurs de Marnay et de Divonne, extinct in the male line after 1410, are shown by Père Anselme without citing supporting documentation[1203].

4. BEATRIX . "Léonète dame de Gex et des fils Pierre et Guillaume" acknowledged the debt to "Béatrix comtesse de Viennois et d´Albon" for the dowry of "leur fille et sœur Béatrix de Gex mariée à Gui fils d´Odon Alamand", approved by "Marguerite femme de Pierre de Gex"[1204]. m (before 4 Feb 1278) GUY Alamandi, son of ODON Alamandi & his wife ---.

5. AGNES . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 4 Feb 1278) ---.

F. SEIGNEURS de LUCINGE

RODOLPHE de Faucigny dit de Lucinge, son of RODOLPHE "Alamandi" de Faucigny & his wife Emma de Domène (-1233 or after). "Guillaume chevalier fils de Rodolphe de Faucigny cognomento Alamant" donated property to the monastery of Abondance, with the consent of "sa mère Emma, sa demme Agnès et de son frère Rodolphe damoiseau", by charter dated 1180[1205]. "Girardus Alingiensis, Rodulphus de Fulciniaco, Uldricus comes, Anselmus, Willelmus, Amedeus filius eiusdem Girardi" witnessed the charter dated to [1094] under which "Humbertus comes et marchio" donated property to the abbey of Aulps ["in pago Gebennensi in valle…Alpis"][1206]. A charter dated Apr 1233 records that "dominus Rodulphus de Greysier, filius…domini Rodulphi de Fuciniaco…Alamant" donated property (described as "juxta…terram [de] Dominus Rodulphus de Greysier Dominus de Camera") to la Chartreuse du Reposoir, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Rodulphi…de Lucingio et domini Vullielmi…de Chouis et uxoris suæ, et filiorum dicti Rodulphi de Lucingio et uxoris suæ"[1207].

m firstly KEBERGE, daughter of --- [de Lucinge] & his wife ---. Her family origin and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1210] under which "Turumbertus de Lucingio, domini Fulciacensis dapifer" donated property to the abbey of Sixt "apud…sepultura patris eius", with the consent of "Domini Arducii Gebennensis episcopi et…fratris sui Aimonis" and a later donation with the consent of "Wullielmi Fulciniacensis, domini Rodulphi de Greisier, Wullielmi de Sallanchia nepotis sui…francigena, neptis sue Kebergie et filiorum eiusdem Anguisonis et Rodulphi", clarifying in a later passage that "Rodulphus de Greisier" was father of "filii quem de nepte eiusdem Turumberti Kebergia susceperat"[1208].

m secondly ALISIA de Genève, daughter of HUMBERT Comte de Genève & his wife ---. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1210] under which "Turumbertus de Lucingio, domini Fulciacensis dapifer" donated property to the abbey of Sixt, witnessed by "Alisia uxor eiusdem Rodulphi…filie Humberti Gebennensis comitis"[1209].

Rodolphe & his first wife had three children:

1. ANGUISO (-after [1210]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1210] under which "Turumbertus de Lucingio, domini Fulciacensis dapifer" donated property to the abbey of Sixt, with the consent of "…domini Rodulphi de Greisier…neptis sue Kebergie et filiorum eiusdem Anguisonis et Rodulphi", clarifying in a later passage that "Rodulphus de Greisier" was father of "filii quem de nepte eiusdem Turumberti Kebergia susceperat"[1210].

2. RODOLPHE . His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1210] under which "Turumbertus de Lucingio, domini Fulciacensis dapifer" donated property to the abbey of Sixt, with the consent of "…domini Rodulphi de Greisier…neptis sue Kebergie et filiorum eiusdem Anguisonis et Rodulphi", clarifying in a later passage that "Rodulphus de Greisier" was father of "filii quem de nepte eiusdem Turumberti Kebergia susceperat"[1211]. Seigneur de Lucinge. A charter dated Apr 1233 records that "dominus Rodulphus de Greysier, filius…domini Rodulphi de Fuciniaco…Alamant" donated property to la Chartreuse du Reposoir, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Rodulphi…de Lucingio et domini Vullielmi…de Chouis et uxoris suæ, et filiorum dicti Rodulphi de Lucingio et uxoris suæ"[1212]. m ---. Rodolphe & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME de Lucinge (-before 8 Mar 1276). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Lucinge.

- see below.

3. GUILLAUME . A charter dated Apr 1233 records that "dominus Rodulphus de Greysier, filius…domini Rodulphi de Fuciniaco…Alamant" donated property to la Chartreuse du Reposoir, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Rodulphi…de Lucingio et domini Vullielmi…de Chouis et uxoris suæ, et filiorum dicti Rodulphi de Lucingio et uxoris suæ"[1213]. Seigneur de Chouis. "Vullielmus de Lucingio miles" sold "casale meum de Fucigniaco…Fraxino" to Pierre Comte de Savoie and his wife by charter dated 23 Feb 1263[1214].

GUILLAUME de Lucinge, son of RODOLPHE Seigneur de Lucinge & his wife --- (-before 8 Mar 1276). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

m ELEONORE, daughter of ---. A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1215].

Guillaume & his wife had ten children:

1. HUMBERT de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1216]. "Dominus Humbertus de Lucingio miles et dominus Aymo eius frater, filii quondam domini Vullielmi de Lucingio militis" ceded their rights in the inheritance of "Aymonis de Ravorea patris quondam Joannis de Mollia" to "dominæ Beatricis dominæ Fucigniaci" by charter dated 15 Jul 1296, which names "Raymondo, Francisco et Guillelmo fratribus eorumdem"[1217].

- SEIGNEURS de LUCINGE[1218].

2. AIMON de Lucinge (-15 Jul 1296/May 1306]). A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1219]. "Dominus Humbertus de Lucingio miles et dominus Aymo eius frater, filii quondam domini Vullielmi de Lucingio militis" ceded their rights in the inheritance of "Aymonis de Ravorea patris quondam Joannis de Mollia" to "dominæ Beatricis dominæ Fucigniaci" by charter dated 15 Jul 1296, which names "Raymondo, Francisco et Guillelmo fratribus eorumdem"[1220]. m ---. Aimon & his wife had three children:

a) PIERRE de Lucinge . "Petro, Jacobo et Mermeto, filiis quondam Aymonis de Lucingio militis" divided their inheritance by charter dated 30 May 1306[1221].

b) JACQUES de Lucinge . "Petro, Jacobo et Mermeto, filiis quondam Aymonis de Lucingio militis" divided their inheritance by charter dated 30 May 1306[1222].

c) MERMET de Lucinge . "Petro, Jacobo et Mermeto, filiis quondam Aymonis de Lucingio militis" divided their inheritance by charter dated 30 May 1306[1223].

3. FRANÇOIS de Lucinge (-9 Mar ----, after 15 Jul 1296). A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1224]. "Dominus Humbertus de Lucingio miles et dominus Aymo eius frater, filii quondam domini Vullielmi de Lucingio militis" ceded their rights in the inheritance of "Aymonis de Ravorea patris quondam Joannis de Mollia" to "dominæ Beatricis dominæ Fucigniaci" by charter dated 15 Jul 1296, which names "Raymondo, Francisco et Guillelmo fratribus eorumdem"[1225]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 9 Mar of "Franciscus de Lucingio miles, seneschallus Laus." and his donation[1226].

4. RAYMOND de Lucinge (-after 15 Jul 1296). A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1227]. "Dominus Humbertus de Lucingio miles et dominus Aymo eius frater, filii quondam domini Vullielmi de Lucingio militis" ceded their rights in the inheritance of "Aymonis de Ravorea patris quondam Joannis de Mollia" to "dominæ Beatricis dominæ Fucigniaci" by charter dated 15 Jul 1296, which names "Raymondo, Francisco et Guillelmo fratribus eorumdem"[1228].

5. GUILLAUME de Lucinge (-after 15 Jul 1296). A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1229]. "Dominus Humbertus de Lucingio miles et dominus Aymo eius frater, filii quondam domini Vullielmi de Lucingio militis" ceded their rights in the inheritance of "Aymonis de Ravorea patris quondam Joannis de Mollia" to "dominæ Beatricis dominæ Fucigniaci" by charter dated 15 Jul 1296, which names "Raymondo, Francisco et Guillelmo fratribus eorumdem"[1230].

6. AGNES de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1231].

7. BEATRIX de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1232].

8. AMPHILESIE de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1233].

9. MARGUERITE de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1234].

10. ISABELLE de Lucinge . A charter dated 8 Mar 1276 records disputes between "Domina Beatrix, Viennensis et Albonensis comitissa et domina Fuciniaci" and "dominum Guillelmum de Lucingio" and the settlement with "domina Elyenor uxor quondam domini Gulielmi de Lucingio, Humbertus et Aymo filii et hæredes ipsius domini Gulielmi" in the presence of "domino Aymone de Lucingio", naming "Franciscus, Raymondus, Gulielmus, Agnes, Beatrix, Anfeligia, Margarita et Ysabel, filii et filiæ quondam memorati domini Gulielmi"[1235].

Chapter 5. COMTES de GRUYERE

The history of the county of Gruyère was studied in detail by Hisely in the mid-19th century[1236]. He also published a collection of sources relating to the county[1237]. This mainly consists of documents extracted from the archives of the Swiss cantons of Bern, Fribourg and Vaux, and includes charters from the monasteries of Hautcrêt and Hauterive. However, it is not complete as other sources are referred to, and some quoted, in Hisely´s Histoire. The county of Gruyèr e was located north of Lake Geneva in the eastern part of the kingdom of B urgundy, in the territory of the present-day Swiss canton of Fribourg. Hisely suggests that the area was originally a pagus minor in the early county of Vaud, whose territorial limits he sketches as all the territory north of Lake Geneva as far as Lake Neuchâtel, west of the river Sarine (Saane)[1238]. The "Hochgau" or Ogo was located in the central part of this area, centred on the castle of Œx, around which the county of Gruyère evolved. The opportunity for Gruyère to evolve as a separate county probably resulted from the imperial grant of the county of Vaud to the bishop of Lausanne in 1010. It is not known whether the whole of the territory described by Hisely was the subject of the grant, but, even if it was, it is possible that the bishop would have been unable to exercise temporal jurisdiction throughout the area. Whatever the truth, references to the county of Gruyère emerge from the primary sources in the early 11th century. It is suspected that the comtes de Gruyère were vassals either of the comtes de Genève or the bishops of Lausanne until the early 13th century. At that time, the documentation reveals the growing regional influence of the comtes de Savoie. By charter dated 9 May 1244, "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" granted "castrum nostrum de Grueria" to "domino Petro de Sabaudia", who granted it as a fief to "Willo filio nostro"[1239], although it is unclear whether the arrangement was made by Pierre de Savoie only in his capacity as Seigneur de Faucigny (which he held de iure uxoris). The enfeoffment of the count´s younger son in this document, in place of the count himself and his older son, is curious, but can be explained if a competing vassal relationship with the counts of Geneva or the bishop of Lausanne had not been legally terminated at the time. Whatever the true position, a charter dated 18 Apr 1289, under which Amedée V Comte de Savoie invested "dominus P comes Gruerie et Rodulphus eius nepos, filius quondam Petri de Grueria domicelli" with "castrum de Grueria, castrum de Montsalvans, castrum dou Vanel, castrum Doyz" as vassals[1240], shows that the vassalship under Savoy was well established by that date.

A. COMTES de GRUYERE

1. TUREMBERT (-after 18 Apr 930). According to Hisely, Turembert was "Comte d´Ogo, soit de Gruyère"[1241]. "Manasseus comes" donated property "in pago Genouense…in villa Mustiniaco" [Mustinie] in return for his burial by charter dated 2 Sep [891/92] or [915/16], signed by "Alexandrane que viro suo consensit, Geylendo comite, Turimberto, Adelberto"[1242]. "Manasses comes" donated property "in pago Genevense in fine Hercolana in villa Mustiniaco" to Lausanne by charter dated "V Kal Mai anno VI regnante domino nostro Rodolpho rege", signed by "Alexandrone que viro suo consensit, Warimberto, Gerlendo, Turinberto, Litone, Ratone, Amaldrico"[1243]. "Dominum…comitem Turimbertum" exchanged property in Bulle and Riaz, as well as serfs, with Boson Bishop of Lausanne by charter dated 11 Nov "die martis III Id Nov anno XIII regnante domno nostro Ruodolfo rege", signed by "Turimberti et uxoris sue Auane…"[1244]. Hisely dates this charter to 900, meaning that Rodulf I King of Burgundy was the king referred to in the dating clause[1245]. Hisely identifies the properties in question as located in the county of "Ogo" ["Hochgau"], the name by which the territory of Gruyère was previously known, and suggests that Turembert was therefore Comte de Gruyère[1246]. "Bertagia" challenged an inheritance "in pago Equestrico" by charter dated 18 Jan 926, which names "Turumbertum comitem, et Anselmum comitem de pago Equestrico atque Hugonem conte palatio" comprising the court[1247]. A charter dated 18 Apr 930 records that the monastery of Saint-Maurice d´Agane granted property "in pago Vualdense…et in pago Ausicense…[et] in pago Caputlacense" [Vaud, Ogo, and Chablais], donated by "Ado bone memorie et Tornigus", to "Turimberte et uxor tua Envina…et filie vestre…Adeyleydis" for life[1248]. m AVANE, daughter of --- (-after 18 Apr 930). "Dominum…comitem Turimbertum" exchanged property and serfs with Boson Bishop of Lausanne by charter dated 11 Nov "anno XIII regnante domno nostro Ruodolfo rege", signed by "Turimberti et uxoris sue Auane…"[1249]. A charter dated 18 Apr 930 records that the monastery of Saint-Maurice d´Agane granted property "in pago Vualdense…et in pago Ausicense…[et] in pago Caputlacense" [Vaud, Ogo, and Chablais], donated by "Ado bone memorie et Tornigus", to "Turimberte et uxor tua Envina…et filie vestre…Adeyleydis" for life[1250]. Turembert & his wife had one child:

a) ADELAIDE (-after 18 Apr 930). A charter dated 18 Apr 930 records that the monastery of Saint-Maurice d´Agane granted property "in pago Vualdense…et in pago Ausicense…[et] in pago Caputlacense" [Vaud, Ogo, and Chablais], donated by "Ado bone memorie et Tornigus", to "Turimberte et uxor tua Envina…et filie vestre…Adeyleydis" for life[1251].

[Two] siblings, parents not known:

1. son . m ---. [Two] children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] . Comte de Gruyère. A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century), that "filius eius Hugo", on leaving for Jerusalem, and "Turinus et Hubertus nepotes predicti comitis…alius Torinus et Wido nepotes eius de Perausa…Recho de Villar vicedominus…Arnoldus et fratres eius de Villar…Redboldus de Mangins…Vldricus comitis filius Willermi Lausannensis ecclesie canonicus…Williermus comes…et filius eius Reymundus" donated other property, all confirmed by Girard de Faucigny Bishop of Lausanne[1252]. m AGATHE, daughter of ---. A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum…" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century)[1253]. Guillaume & his wife had [three] children:

i) [HUGUES . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century), that "filius eius Hugo", on leaving for Jerusalem, donated other property[1254]. It is uncertain from the wording of this document whether Hugues was the son of Guillaume or of Ulric.]

ii) RAYMOND . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "…Vldricus comitis filius Willermi Lausannensis ecclesie canonicus…Williermus comes…et filius eius Reymundus" donated property to Rougemont monastery[1255]. According to Hisely, Raymond succeeded his father as Comte de Gruyère but he cites no primary source in which he is named as such[1256].

iii) ULRIC . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "…Vldricus comitis filius Willermi Lausannensis ecclesie canonicus…Williermus comes…et filius eius Reymundus" donated property to Rougemont monastery[1257]. Canon at Lausanne.

b) [--- . m ---.] Two children:

i) TURIN . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century), and "Turinus et Hubertus nepotes predicti comitis…alius Torinus et Wido nepotes eius de Perausa…" donated other property, all confirmed by Girard de Faucigny Bishop of Lausanne[1258].

ii) HUBERT . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century), and "Turinus et Hubertus nepotes predicti comitis…alius Torinus et Wido nepotes eius de Perausa…" donated other property, all confirmed by Girard de Faucigny Bishop of Lausanne[1259].

2. [son/daughter . The charter dated 1 Aug 1115 quoted below confirms the relationship between Comte Guillaume and Comte Ulric. However, it is not known whether the relationship was through the latter´s mother or father. If avunculus in the document is strictly interpreted, the relationship would have been through Ulric´s mother, but such a strict interpretation cannot be guaranteed to be correct. m ---.] One child:

a) ULRIC . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century)[1260]. m BERTA, daughter of ---. A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century)[1261]. Ulric & his wife had [three or more] children:

i) [HUGUES . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century), that "filius eius Hugo", on leaving for Jerusalem, donated other property[1262]. It is uncertain from the wording of this document whether Hugues was the son of Guillaume or of Ulric.]

ii) children . A charter dated 1 Aug 1115 records that "Willermus comes et coniux eius Agatha filiique eorum necnon Vldricus eiusdem comitis avunculi filius et coniux eius Bertha et filii eorum" donated property for the founding of Rougemont monastery (dated to end-11th century)[1263].

[Four] brothers:

1. GUILLAUME [II] (.after 1136). Comte de Gruyère. According to Hisely, Guillaume [II] and his brother Radbod were sons of Raymond, son of Guillaume [I] (see above), but he does not cite the primary source on which this is based[1264]. A charter dated 1136 records that the abbey of Humilimont, near Marsens, was founded "per…potentes dominos de Marsens"[1265]. A charter of Amedée Bishop of Lausanne, dated to the mid-12th century, confirmed the foundation of the abbey and names "Willelmus comes de Grueria et Radbodus frater eius, qui eidem ville [Marsens] dominabantur"[1266]. The necrology of Humilimont records "XVII Kal Dec" donations by "Willermi, Radbodi, Thorinci, Jorandi de Grueria, Vldrici, Borcardi, Otthonis et Alberti, Borcardi et Rodolphi, filiorum Amiconis" of property "de Rueria…inter Marsens et Escharlens"[1267].

2. RADBOD (-after 1136). A charter of Amedée Bishop of Lausanne, dated to the mid-12th century, confirmed the foundation of the abbey and names "Willelmus comes de Grueria et Radbodus frater eius, qui eidem ville [Marsens] dominabantur"[1268]. The necrology of Humilimont records "XVII Kal Dec" donations by "Willermi, Radbodi, Thorinci, Jorandi de Grueria…" of property "de Rueria…inter Marsens et Escharlens"[1269].

3. [TURIN (-after 1139). A charter dated 1139 records the foundation of Hauterive abbey by Guy Bishop of Lausanne and donations made with the consent of "Amadeus comes Gebennensis" and witnessed by "Willelmus de Glana, Torinus et Joran de Grueria, Radulphus de Ponte"[1270]. The necrology of Humilimont records "XVII Kal Dec" donations by "Willermi, Radbodi, Thorinci, Jorandi de Grueria…" of property "de Rueria…inter Marsens et Escharlens"[1271]. Hisely suggests that Turin and Joran were brothers of Comte Guillaume [II][1272]. As noted, Turin is recorded as a name used in the family of the early comtes de Gruyère.]

4. [JORAN (-after 1139). A charter dated 1139 records the foundation of Hauterive abbey by Guy Bishop of Lausanne and donations made with the consent of "Amadeus comes Gebennensis" and witnessed by "Willelmus de Glana, Torinus et Joran de Grueria, Radulphus de Ponte"[1273]. The necrology of Humilimont records "XVII Kal Dec" donations by "Willermi, Radbodi, Thorinci, Jorandi de Grueria…" of property "de Rueria…inter Marsens et Escharlens"[1274]. Hisely suggests that Turin and Joran were brothers of Comte Guillaume [II][1275].]

1. RODOLPHE [I] (-before [1197]). According to Hisely, Rodolphe [I] was the son of Comte Guillaume [II], adding that he was not the brother of Comte Guillaume which, he says, is incorrectly claimed by "quelques généalogistes", but he does not cite the primary source on which he bases his conclusion[1276]. The chronology appears to support Hisely´s conclusion. Comte de Gruyère. "Comes Rodulfus de Grueres" donated property "in loco…Castellens" to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "uxor eius et filius", by charter dated to [1157][1277]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1278]. "Rodulphus comes de Ogo et Agnes uxor eius" donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of "primogenitus eorum", by charter dated 1172, witnessed by "Petrus filius…"[1279]. "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173 witnessed by "Petrus de Monte Silvano, Nantelmus Rufus miles eiusdem Petri, Turinus de Villar"[1280]. "Domnus Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Agnes uxor eius et filii eorum…Willelmus, Petrus, Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Théla, confirmed by charter dated 1177[1281]. m AGNES de Glane, daughter of PIERRE de Glane & his wife --- (-21 Apr or 26 Sep, after [1197]). A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Agnes married "comitis de Ogo"[1282]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1283]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1284]. "Rodulphus comes de Ogo et Agnes uxor eius" donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of "primogenitus eorum", by charter dated 1172, witnessed by "Petrus filius…"[1285]. "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173[1286]. "Agnes comitissa de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the souls of "Rodulphi mariti sui atque filii sui Wilelmi", with the consent of "Petrus et Rodulphus filii eius", by charter dated to [1170][1287]. "Domnus Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Agnes uxor eius et filii eorum…Willelmus, Petrus, Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Théla, confirmed by charter dated 1177[1288]. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1289]. The necrology of Humilimont records the death "XI Kal Mai" of "Agnetis comitisse de Grueria"[1290]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "VI Kal Oct" of "Agnes comitissa de Grueria filia Petri domini de Glanna"[1291]. Raoul & his wife had six children:

a) GUILLAUME (-after 1177). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1292]. "Rodulphus comes de Ogo et Agnes uxor eius" donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of "primogenitus eorum", by charter dated 1172, witnessed by "Petrus filius…"[1293]. "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173[1294]. "Agnes comitissa de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the souls of "Rodulphi mariti sui atque filii sui Wilelmi", with the consent of "Petrus et Rodulphus filii eius", by charter dated to [1170][1295]. "Domnus Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Agnes uxor eius et filii eorum…Willelmus, Petrus, Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Théla, confirmed by charter dated 1177[1296].

b) PIERRE [I] (-after 1200). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1297]. "Rodulphus comes de Ogo et Agnes uxor eius" donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of "primogenitus eorum", by charter dated 1172, witnessed by "Petrus filius…"[1298]. "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173[1299]. "Domnus Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Agnes uxor eius et filii eorum…Willelmus, Petrus, Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Théla, confirmed by charter dated 1177[1300]. Comte de Gruyère. "Agnes comitissa de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the souls of "Rodulphi mariti sui atque filii sui Wilelmi", with the consent of "Petrus et Rodulphus filii eius", by charter dated to [1170][1301]. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1302]. "Dominus Petrus et dominus Rodulfus comites de Gruerie" donated their possessions in Albeuve and Riaz to Lausanne Notre-Dame by charter dated 1200, witnessed by "Rodulfus filius domini R"[1303]. m CLEMENCE d´Estavayer, daughter of ---. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1304]. According to Hisely, the wife of Comte Pierre [I] was the sister of Conon d´Estavayer, provost of Lausanne[1305].

c) AMEDEE (-after 1177). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1306]. "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173[1307]. "Domnus Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Agnes uxor eius et filii eorum…Willelmus, Petrus, Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Théla, confirmed by charter dated 1177[1308].

d) AGATHE (-after 1162). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1309].

e) RODOLPHE [II] (-1238). "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus…Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis et Radulphus clericus filius eius", by charter dated 1173[1310]. "Agnes comitissa de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the souls of "Rodulphi mariti sui atque filii sui Wilelmi", with the consent of "Petrus et Rodulphus filii eius", by charter dated to [1170][1311]. He must have relinquished his ecclesiastical appointments in order to marry, as shown by the following document, presumably because his older brother Pierre was childless. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1312]. Comte de Gruyère. "Dominus Petrus et dominus Rodulfus comites de Gruerie" donated their possessions in Albeuve and Riaz to Lausanne Notre-Dame by charter dated 1200, witnessed by "Rodulfus filius domini R"[1313]. A charter dated 6 Jun 1216 records that "Vldricus comes et Bertodus nepos eius, domini Novicastri" settled a dispute between the church of Lausanne and "Rodulphum comitem de Gruere…et filius suus Rodulphus"[1314]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueriis et Rodulfus filius eius" confirmed a donation to the church of Lausanne by charter dated 9 Feb [1220/21][1315]. "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[1316]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria et Beatrix filia eius uxor predicti Aymonis" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Hauterive by "Belon domina Sancti Pauli…et heredes mei Iohannes et Aymo", by charter dated 1226[1317]. The fact that his son Rodolphe [III] is named as comte de Gruyère in charters dated from 1227 suggests that Comte Rodolphe [II] resigned his functions in his son´s favour in [1226/27]. "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1318]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1319]. m (after 1173) GERTRUDE, daughter of ---. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1320]. According to Hisely, the wife of Comte Rodolphe [II] was "à ce qu´on suppose, de la noble maison de Montagny ou de Montenach", adding in a later passage that Comte Rodolphe was named in a charter dated 1225 among the "consanguinei" of the brothers Aimon and Guillaume de Montagny[1321]. Rodolphe [II] & his wife had three children:

i) RODOLPHE [III] (-[Mar 1267/20 Jul 1270]). "Dominus Petrus et dominus Rodulfus comites de Gruerie" donated their possessions in Albeuve and Riaz to Lausanne Notre-Dame by charter dated 1200, witnessed by "Rodulfus filius domini R"[1322]. Comte de Gruyère.

- see below.

ii) PIERRE . Abbot of Hauterive.

iii) BEATRIX (-after Jun 1255). "Rodulfus comes de Grueria et Beatrix filia eius uxor predicti Aymonis" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Hauterive by "Belon domina Sancti Pauli…et heredes mei Iohannes et Aymo", by charter dated 1226[1323]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter which names "Rodulphus comes de Grueria et Beatrix filia eius uxor Aymonis de Blonay"[1324]. "Aymo dominus de Blonay" confirmed donations to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "Beatricis uxoris nostre et Johannis filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1255[1325]. m AIMON Seigneur de Blonay, son of --- (-after Jun 1255).

f) JEAN (-[before 1240]). The Pingonio Chronicon records that "de Grueria comitum…Rodolphus Johannis filius" had "ex fratre…Johannis, Rodulphum nepotem"[1326]. The wording suggests that Jean had died before the homage sworn by his nephew in 1240 to Amedée IV Comte de Savoie. m ---. The name of Jean´s wife is not known. Jean & his wife had one child:

i) RODOLPHE (-after 1240). The Pingonio Chronicon records that "de Grueria comitum…Rodolphus Johannis filius" had "ex fratre…Johannis, Rodulphum nepotem", adding that "Rodolphus comes Gruerie et Petrus eius filius" excluded "Rodolphum filium Joannis de Grueria" from the homage they swore to Amedée IV Comte de Savoie (dated to 1240)[1327]. The reason for this exclusion is not explained in the document.

RODOLPHE [III] de Gruyère, son of RODOLPHE [II] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Gertrude --- (-[Mar 1267/20 Jul 1270]). "Dominus Petrus et dominus Rodulfus comites de Gruerie" donated their possessions in Albeuve and Riaz to Lausanne Notre-Dame by charter dated 1200, witnessed by "Rodulfus filius domini R"[1328]. A charter dated 6 Jun 1216 records that "Vldricus comes et Bertodus nepos eius, domini Novicastri" settled a dispute between the church of Lausanne and "Rodulphum comitem de Gruere…et filius suus Rodulphus"[1329]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueriis et Rodulfus filius eius" confirmed a donation to the church of Lausanne by charter dated 9 Feb [1220/21][1330]. "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[1331]. Comte de Gruyère. "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1332]. "Rodulfus iuvenis comes de Grueria" mortgaged the avouerie of Vevey to "Aymoni domino de Blonay", with the consent of "uxor Columba predicti comitis Rodulfi et Petrus filius eiusdem", by charter dated 1231[1333]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1334]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1335]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" reached agreement with Lausanne Notre-Dame concerning duties, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri et Willelmi et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris Petri filii mei", by charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38][1336]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1337]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1338]. "R. comes de Grueria" swore homage to "A. comiti Sabaudie et heredibus suis", with the consent of "P. filio nostro", by charter dated 1240[1339]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" granted "castrum nostrum de Grueria" to "domino Petro de Sabaudia", who granted it as a fief to "Willo filio nostro", by charter dated 9 May 1244[1340]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to the church of Saint-Théodule de Gruyère, recently founded, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Willermi cantoris Lausannensis et domini Petris militis", by charter dated May 1254[1341]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria et Petrus filius meus" resolved a dispute between the abbey of Hauterive and "Rodulphus dominus de Albocastro" by charter dated Aug 1258[1342]. "Rudolfus comes de Grueria" freed a family from service so long as they remained citizens of Fribourg, with the consent of "nostrorum filiorum domini Petri ac domini Willelmi cantoris ecclesie Lausanennensis", by charter dated 1264[1343].

m firstly COLOMBE de Belmont, daughter of JORDAN Seigneur de Belmont [Grandson] & his wife --- (-13 Jan [1231/early 1232]). "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[1344]. "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1345]. "Rodulfus iuvenis comes de Grueria" mortgaged the avouerie of Vevey to "Aymoni domino de Blonay", with the consent of "uxor Columba predicti comitis Rodulfi et Petrus filius eiusdem", by charter dated 1231[1346]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 13 Jan of "Columba comitissa Gruerie" and the donation by "R. comes maritus suus…apud Rassonery" for her soul[1347].

m secondly ([late 1231/May 1232]) CECILE, daughter of --- (-before Jan [1238/39]). "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1348]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1349]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1350]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1351]. A charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38] also records "uxoris mee Cecilie nuper defuncte"[1352]. Hisely proceeds under the assumption that Rodolphe´s wives Columba and Cécile were in fact the same person known by two different names[1353]. However, there is a clear break in 1231 between Columba and Cécile, which suggests that they were different people, although if this is correct the chronology of the documents shows that the death of his supposed first wife must have been followed speedily by his second marriage.

m thirdly (before 9 May 1244) GUILLEMETTE, daughter of ---. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" granted "castrum nostrum de Grueria" to "domino Petro de Sabaudia", who granted it as a fief to "Willo filio nostro", by charter dated 9 May 1244 which names "Willma uxore nostra"[1354].

Rodolphe [III] & his first wife had six children:

1. PIERRE [II] (-5 Apr 1304). The Pingonio Chronicon names "Petrus, Bernardus et Vuillelmus" as the sons of "de Grueria comitum…Rodolphus Johannis filius"[1355]. "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[1356]. Comte de Gruyère.

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2. BERNARD . The Pingonio Chronicon names "Petrus, Bernardus et Vuillelmus" as the sons of "de Grueria comitum…Rodolphus Johannis filius"[1357].

3. GUILLAUME (-after Nov 1270). The Pingonio Chronicon names "Petrus, Bernardus et Vuillelmus" as the sons of "de Grueria comitum…Rodolphus Johannis filius"[1358]. "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1359]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1360]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1361]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" reached agreement with Lausanne Notre-Dame concerning duties, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri et Willelmi et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris Petri filii mei", by charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38][1362]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1363]. Canon at Lausanne. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1364]. "Willermus de Grueria canonicus Lausannensis" confirmed the donation to Hauterive abbey by "Rodulfi comitis de Grueria patris mei" by charter dated 31 Dec 1238[1365]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" granted "castrum nostrum de Grueria" to "domino Petro de Sabaudia", who granted it as a fief to "Willo filio nostro", by charter dated 9 May 1244[1366]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to the church of Saint-Théodule de Gruyère, recently founded, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Willermi cantoris Lausannensis et domini Petris militis", by charter dated May 1254[1367]. "Rudolfus comes de Grueria" freed a family from service so long as they remained citizens of Fribourg, with the consent of "nostrorum filiorum domini Petri ac domini Willelmi cantoris ecclesie Lausanennensis", by charter dated 1264[1368]. "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267, witnessed by "venerabilis Willelmi cantoris Lausannensis avunculi et fratris nostri"[1369]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willelmus cantor et canonicus Lausannensis fratres, filii quondam bone memorie domini Rodulphi comitis de Grueria, et Petrus filius dicti domini Petri comitis" donated rights to vines to Hautcrêt abbey by charter dated Nov 1270[1370].

4. AGNES (-before Apr 1285). "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1371]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1372]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1373]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" reached agreement with Lausanne Notre-Dame concerning duties, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri et Willelmi et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris Petri filii mei", by charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38][1374]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1375]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1376]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[1377]. m RODOLPHE Seigneur de Grésy {Grézy-sur-Aix, Savoie}, son of --- (-before Apr 1285).

5. BEATRIX (-after 23 Sep 1227). "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1378].

6. JULIANE (-after Feb 1233). "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[1379]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1380]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1381].

PIERRE [II] de Gruyère, son of RODOLPHE [III] Comte de Gruyère & his first wife Columba --- (-5 Apr 1304). "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[1382]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" confirmed a donation to Hauterive by "Petrus de la Porte…cum consensus fratris mei Nicholai", with the consent of "heredibus meis Petro et Willermo filiis meis…Cecilia comitissa uxor mea, et Agnetis filia mea et Iuliana filia mea", by charter dated May 1232[1383]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" granted rights to Hauterive, with the consent of "Cecilia uxor mea et duo filii mei Petrus et Willelmus, Agnes et Iuliana filie mee", by charter dated Feb [1233/34] witnessed by "…Rudolphus comes senioris…Anselmus et Guido fratres de Vilar…"[1384]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" reached agreement with Lausanne Notre-Dame concerning duties, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri et Willelmi et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris Petri filii mei", by charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38][1385]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1386]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1387]. "R. comes de Grueria" swore homage to "A. comiti Sabaudie et heredibus suis", with the consent of "P. filio nostro", by charter dated 1240[1388]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to the church of Saint-Théodule de Gruyère, recently founded, with the consent of "filiorum suorum domini Willermi cantoris Lausannensis et domini Petris militis", by charter dated May 1254[1389]. "Rodulphus comes de Grueria et Petrus filius meus" resolved a dispute between the abbey of Hauterive and "Rodulphus dominus de Albocastro" by charter dated Aug 1258[1390]. "Rudolfus comes de Grueria" freed a family from service so long as they remained citizens of Fribourg, with the consent of "nostrorum filiorum domini Petri ac domini Willelmi cantoris ecclesie Lausanennensis", by charter dated 1264[1391]. "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267, witnessed by "venerabilis Willelmi cantoris Lausannensis avunculi et fratris nostri"[1392]. Comte de Gruyère. A charter dated 20 Jul 1270 records the judgment relating to a dispute between "dominos de Raronia" and "dominum Petrum comitem Grueriæ, Willermum cantorem Lausannensem fratrem eius, et Petrum filium eiusdem comitis" relating to various property[1393]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willelmus cantor et canonicus Lausannensis fratres, filii quondam bone memorie domini Rodulphi comitis de Grueria, et Petrus filius dicti domini Petri comitis" donated rights to vines to Hautcrêt abbey by charter dated Nov 1270[1394]. "Petrus comes de Grueres" sold land to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "Petri et Perrete liberorum nostrorum et Willermete uxoris dicti Petri", by charter dated 2 Aug 1277[1395]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[1396]. Amedée V Comte de Savoie invested "dominus P comes Gruerie et Rodulphus eius nepos, filius quondam Petri de Grueria domicelli" with "castrum de Grueria, castrum de Montsalvans, castrum dou Vanel, castrum Doyz" as vassals, by charter dated 18 Apr 1289[1397]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Rodulfus, Petrus filii quondam Petri filii dicti domini comitis et Guillermeta relicta predicti Petri bone memorie quondam iunioris comitis" relinquished their rights in property at Villarlod to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 22 May 1290[1398]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "Non Apr" in 1304 of "Petrus comes Gruerie"[1399].

m (before 23 Feb [1237/38]) AMBROSIE, daughter of --- (-3 Oct, 1267 or after). "Rodulphus comes de Grueria" reached agreement with Lausanne Notre-Dame concerning duties, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri et Willelmi et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris Petri filii mei", by charter dated 23 Feb [1237/38][1400]. "Rodulfus comes de Gruieria" donated property to the priories of Rougemont and Payerne, for the soul of "mee uxoris Cecilie", with the consent of "puerorum meorum…Petri et uxoris eius Ambrosie et Willelmi et Agnetis", by charter dated 17 Jan [1238/39][1401]. "Rodulfus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the soul of "uxoris mee Cecilie", with the consent of "filiorum meorum Petri domicelli et Willermi Lausannensis canonici et Agnetis filie mee et Ambrosie uxoris iam dicti Petri filii mei", by charter dated 4 Feb [1238/39][1402]. "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1403]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "V Non Oct" of "Ambrosia comitissa Gruerie"[1404].

Pierre & his wife had four children:

1. PIERRE (-3 Sep 1283). "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1405]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willelmus cantor et canonicus Lausannensis fratres, filii quondam bone memorie domini Rodulphi comitis de Grueria, et Petrus filius dicti domini Petri comitis" donated rights to vines to Hautcrêt abbey by charter dated Nov 1270[1406]. "Petrus comes de Grueres" sold land to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "Petri et Perrete liberorum nostrorum et Willermete uxoris dicti Petri", by charter dated 2 Aug 1277[1407]. "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[1408]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "III Non Sep" in 1283 of "Petrus filius domini Petri comitis Gruerie"[1409]. m GUILLEMETTE de Grandson, daughter of PIERRE [I] Sire de Grandson & his wife Agnes --- (-24 Oct 1307). "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1410]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Petrus comes de Grueres" sold land to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "Petri et Perrete liberorum nostrorum et Willermete uxoris dicti Petri", by charter dated 2 Aug 1277[1411]. "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[1412]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[1413]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Rodulfus, Petrus filii quondam Petri filii dicti domini comitis et Guillermeta relicta predicti Petri bone memorie quondam iunioris comitis" relinquished their rights in property at Villarlod to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 22 May 1290[1414]. "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[1415]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "IX Kal Nov" of "Wuilliermeta comitissa Gruerie"[1416]. Pierre & his wife had three children:

a) RODOLPHE (-before Oct 1307). "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[1417].

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b) PIERRE [III] (-[26 Oct/2 Dec] 1342). "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[1418]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[1419]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Rodulfus, Petrus filii quondam Petri filii dicti domini comitis et Guillermeta relicta predicti Petri bone memorie quondam iunioris comitis" relinquished their rights in property at Villarlod to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 22 May 1290[1420]. Comte de Gruyère. "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[1421]. "Contessons relicta Rodulphi de Grueria domicelli, domina de Vanello et de Monsalveyn et…Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii dicte Contesson et quondam dicti Rodulphi, et…Margareta domina de Corberes uxor dicti Perrodi" granted property to "Petrus dictus Champions de Broc", with the consent of "Petri comitis Gruerie domicelli patrui et tutoris nostri", by charter dated Feb [1309/10][1422]. A charter dated Nov 1314 records the homage by "Perrodus filius quondam Rodulphi de Grueria domini de Monsalvein et de Vanello et Margarete uxor eiusdem Perrodi filia quondam Willelmi condomini de Corberes" to Louis [II] Baron de Vaud [Savoie] and a treaty of alliance between the latter and "domini Petri comitis Gruerie…patrui dicti Perrodi", and names "Iohannem de Enguilisperch dominum de Yllens et de Arconcie nepotem meum"[1423]. "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie" granted rights to the abbey of Humilimont, for the soul of "domine Katherine uxoris nostre", by charter dated Feb [1319/20][1424]. "Perrodus de Grueria domicellus, dominus de Vanello et condominus de Corberes" sold property to the abbey of Humilimont, with the consent of "Ysabelle et Margarete filiarum mearum ac…domini Petri comitis Gruerie patrui mei et Iohannis fratris mei…Hebalus maritus dicte Ysabelle", by charter dated Feb [1322/23][1425]. "Petrus comes de Gruerie" sold property to a doctor in Fribourg by charter dated 18 Aug 1324, which names "Iohaneta uxor quondam…Iohannis de Endilisperch et Willelmus ac Margareta liberi dicte Johannete et dicti quondam Iohannis"[1426]. "Petrus comes et dominus de Gruerie miles" sold property in Morlon to "nobili domine Iohannete condomine de Moleria, uxori Uldrici condomini de Everdes", with the consent of "domine Katherine uxoris nostre", by charter dated 2 May 1327, which names "Margarete quondam uxoris Perrodi de Grueria domini de Vanello nepotis nostri"[1427]. The testament of "Petrus [comes Gruerie]" is dated 19 Jul 1328, appoints "nepotem nostrum dominum Petrum de Grueria militem dominum de Vanello" as his heir, names "Iohannem de Grueria domicellum, dominum de Montesalvant fratrem suum…nepotis nostri Iohannis domini de Arconcie et de Yllens" as default heirs, names "domine Katerine coniugis…nostre", and names "…dominum Gothofredo de Lucingio consanguineum nostrum canonicum Laus…Girardum de Ponte consanguineum nostrum…" among his default executors[1428]. "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie et Petrus de Grueria miles eius nepos dominus de Vanello" held harmless "vir nobilis W. dominus de Yllans et de Arconciey" for a debt guaranteed by the latter relating to the dowry of "unius filiarum ipsarum dicti Petri de Grueria domini de Vanello" for her marriage to "uno filiorum…domini Eberhardi comitis de Kiburg, Burgundie lantgravii", by charter dated end Mar 1335[1429]. The codicil of the testament of "Petrus comes Gruerie" is dated 26 Oct 1342 and names his two nephews and his wife[1430]. m KATHERINA von Weissenburg, daughter of RUDOLF von Weissenburg & his wife Anastasia --- (-after 26 Oct 1342). "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[1431]. Her parentage is confirmed by the anniversary which she founded for her parents at Gruyère Saint-Théodule[1432]. "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie" granted rights to the abbey of Humilimont, for the soul of "domine Katherine uxoris nostre", by charter dated Feb [1319/20][1433]. "Petrus comes et dominus de Gruerie miles" sold property in Morlon to "nobili domine Iohannete condomine de Moleria, uxori Uldrici condomini de Everdes", with the consent of "domine Katherine uxoris nostre", by charter dated 2 May 1327[1434]. Pierre [III] & his wife had one child:

i) daughter (-after 18 Jun 1321). Her parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 18 Jun 1321 under which Jean de la Tour-Châtillon delivered a donation to the monastery of Interlaken "ex parte filie Petri comitis de Grueria"[1435].

c) AGNES (-after 1319, bur Hauterive Abbey). "Agnes domina de Yllens et de Arconcie…Johannisque filii nostri" agreed peace with "Petrus dominus Gruieriæ frater dictæ dominæ Agnetis" by charter dated Mar 1301, prolonged by charter dated May 1302[1436]. Her parentage is confirmed and her marriage indicated by a charter dated Apr 1312 which names "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie, tutor, curator et advocatus domine Agnetis sororis nostre, ac Joannis nepotis nostri et sororum suarum…Contesson, Nicole et Alexie"[1437]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "domini Nicolai de Englisberg militis domini de Illens et Arconcie et domine Agnetis de Grueria eius uxoris" 10 Sep and their burial in the abbey[1438]. The testament of "Petrus [comes Gruerie]" is dated 19 Jul 1328, appoints "nepotem nostrum dominum Petrum de Grueria militem dominum de Vanello" as his heir, names "Iohannem de Grueria domicellum, dominum de Montesalvant fratrem suum…nepotis nostri Iohannis domini de Arconcie et de Yllens" as default heirs[1439], the last named being a descendant of his sister Agnes. m NICOLAS von Englisberg, son of --- (-[1296/1301], bur Hauterive Abbey). "Willelmus de Endilisperg domicellus, advocatus de Friburgo in Hoystellanda" confirmed a new law of Fribourg by charter dated Jul 1285[1440]. A charter dated 1292 records a peace treaty between the town of Fribourg, represented by "Nicholao et Wilhelmo de Enguilisperc fratribus", and "Wilhelmus dominus de Arberg domicellus…Johanne, Tyeterico et Ulrico de Arberg fratribus meis et Rodulpho quondam castellano de Arconcye" by charter dated 1290[1441]. He bought the castle of Arconciel from Guillaume Seigneur d´Arberg[1442]. "Nicolaus Denguilisperc miles, dominus Arconcie et de Yllens" agreed an alliance with Fribourg by charter dated May 1296[1443].

2. JEANNETTE . "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1444].

3. PERRETTE (-after 2 Aug 1277). "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1445]. "Petrus comes de Grueres" sold land to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "Petri et Perrete liberorum nostrorum et Willermete uxoris dicti Petri", by charter dated 2 Aug 1277[1446].

4. COLOMBE . "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[1447].

RODOLPHE de Gruyère, son of PIERRE [II] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Guillemette --- (-before Oct 1307). "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[1448]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[1449]. Amedée Comte de Savoie invested "dominus P comes Gruerie et Rodulphus eius nepos, filius quondam Petri de Grueria domicelli" with "castrum de Grueria, castrum de Montsalvans, castrum dou Vanel, castrum Doyz" as vassals, by charter dated 18 Apr 1289[1450]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Rodulfus, Petrus filii quondam Petri filii dicti domini comitis et Guillermeta relicta predicti Petri bone memorie quondam iunioris comitis" relinquished their rights in property at Villarlod to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 22 May 1290[1451].

m CONTESSON, daughter of ---. "Contessons relicta Rodulphi de Grueria domicelli, domina de Vanello et de Monsalveyn et…Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii dicte Contesson et quondam dicti Rodulphi, et…Margareta domina de Corberes uxor dicti Perrodi" granted property to "Petrus dictus Champions de Broc", with the consent of "Petri comitis Gruerie domicelli patrui et tutoris nostri", by charter dated Feb [1309/10][1452]. A charter dated 27 Aug 1318 records that "Contesseta relicta Rodolphi de Grueria domini de Monsalven et de Vanello…cum Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii mei et quondam domini Rodulphi" had granted property, previously held by "Iohannis filii quondam Iohannis de Vilar militis", to "Perrodo de Cleriez" and the subsequent dispute with "Beylly relicta dicti Perrodi de Cleriez"[1453].

Rodolphe & his wife had three children:

1. PIERRE [IV] (-[3 Mar 1365/19 Sep 1366]). "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[1454]. Seigneur de Vanel. "Contessons relicta Rodulphi de Grueria domicelli, domina de Vanello et de Monsalveyn et…Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii dicte Contesson et quondam dicti Rodulphi, et…Margareta domina de Corberes uxor dicti Perrodi" granted property to "Petrus dictus Champions de Broc", with the consent of "Petri comitis Gruerie domicelli patrui et tutoris nostri", by charter dated Feb [1309/10][1455]. "Petrus et Iohannes filii quondam bone memorie…Rodulphi de Grueria domini de Monsalvein et de Vanello" freed the people of Gessenay by charter dated Oct 1312[1456]. A charter dated Nov 1314 records the homage by "Perrodus filius quondam Rodulphi de Grueria domini de Monsalvein et de Vanello et Margarete uxor eiusdem Perrodi filia quondam Willelmi condomini de Corberes" to Louis [II] Baron de Vaud [Savoie] and a treaty of alliance between the latter and "domini Petri comitis Gruerie…patrui dicti Perrodi", and names "Iohannem de Enguilisperch dominum de Yllens et de Arconcie nepotem meum"[1457]. "Perrodus de Grueria domicellus, dominus de Vanello et condominus de Corberes" sold property to the abbey of Humilimont, with the consent of "Ysabelle et Margarete filiarum mearum ac…domini Petri comitis Gruerie patrui mei et Iohannis fratris mei…Hebalus maritus dicte Ysabelle", by charter dated Feb [1322/23][1458]. Comte de Gruyère. "Petrus et Iohannes domini Grueriæ, comites" reached agreement with the town of Berne by charter dated 2 Dec 1342[1459]. "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie ac Petrus comes dominus in Arberg et…Luqueta de Grueria consors dicti dni Petri comitis domini in Arberg" confirmed the return of property deposited at Hautcrêt abbey by charter dated 9 Oct 1350[1460]. m firstly MARGUERITE Dame de Corbières, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Corbières & his wife --- (-1 Dec 1319, bur Humilimont Abbey). "Contessons relicta Rodulphi de Grueria domicelli, domina de Vanello et de Monsalveyn et…Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii dicte Contesson et quondam dicti Rodulphi, et…Margareta domina de Corberes uxor dicti Perrodi" granted property to "Petrus dictus Champions de Broc", with the consent of "Petri comitis Gruerie domicelli patrui et tutoris nostri", by charter dated Feb [1309/10][1461]. A charter dated Nov 1314 records the homage by "Perrodus filius quondam Rodulphi de Grueria domini de Monsalvein et de Vanello et Margarete uxor eiusdem Perrodi filia quondam Willelmi condomini de Corberes" to Louis [II] Baron de Vaud [Savoie] and a treaty of alliance between the latter and "domini Petri comitis Gruerie…patrui dicti Perrodi", and names "Iohannem de Enguilisperch dominum de Yllens et de Arconcie nepotem meum"[1462]. The necrology of Humilimont abbey records the death "Kal Dec" in 1319 of "Margarete condomine de Corberes uxoris domini Petri de Grueria"[1463]. "Petrus comes et dominus de Gruerie miles" sold property in Morlon to "nobili domine Iohannete condomine de Moleria, uxori Uldrici condomini de Everdes", with the consent of "domine Katherine uxoris nostre", by charter dated 2 May 1327, which names "Margarete quondam uxoris Perrodi de Grueria domini de Vanello nepotis nostri"[1464]. m secondly CATHERINE de la Tour-Châtillon, daughter of JEAN de la Tour Sire de Châtillon & his first wife Elisabeth de Wœdiswyl (-after 22 May 1367). Pierre [IV] & his first wife had three children:

a) ISABELLE (-after 1358). "Perrodus de Grueria domicellus, dominus de Vanello et condominus de Corberes" sold property to the abbey of Humilimont, with the consent of "Ysabelle et Margarete filiarum mearum ac…domini Petri comitis Gruerie patrui mei et Iohannis fratris mei…Hebalus maritus dicte Ysabelle", by charter dated Feb [1322/23][1465]. The primary source which confirms her marriages has not yet been identified. Dame de Corbières. m firstly EBLES de Belmont, son of ---. m secondly GIRARD de Grammont Seigneur de Montferrant, son of ---.

b) AGNES (-[1319/23]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

c) MARGUERITE (-6 Mar 1376, bur Humilimont Abbey). "Perrodus de Grueria domicellus, dominus de Vanello et condominus de Corberes" sold property to the abbey of Humilimont, with the consent of "Ysabelle et Margarete filiarum mearum ac…domini Petri comitis Gruerie patrui mei et Iohannis fratris mei…Hebalus maritus dicte Ysabelle", by charter dated Feb [1322/23][1466]. The necrology of Humilimont records the death in 1376 of "dna Margareta de Grueria quondam dna de Chastillon" and her donation to the abbey[1467]. m PIERRE Seigneur de Châtillon, son of ---.

Pierre & his second wife had six children:

d) daughter . "Petrus comes et dominus Gruerie et Petrus de Grueria miles eius nepos dominus de Vanello" held harmless "vir nobilis W. dominus de Yllans et de Arconciey" for a debt guaranteed by the latter relating to the dowry of "unius filiarum ipsarum dicti Petri de Grueria domini de Vanello" for her marriage to "uno filiorum…domini Eberhardi comitis de Kiburg, Burgundie lantgravii", by charter dated end Mar 1335[1468]. The chronology suggests that she must have been one of the older children of Comte Pierre [IV] by his second marriage. It is not known whether she was the same person as one of the other daughters who are named below. Betrothed ([Mar 1335]) to --- von Kiburg, son of EBERHARD [II] Graf von Kiburg & his wife Anastasia von Signau.

e) RODOLPHE [IV] (-[6 Mar/26 Jun] 1403). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 5/20 Jul 1354 under which "Hugues Alamandi miles dnus Walbonessii et Albone" recorded that "dnus Humbertus Alamandi miles, dnus Albone, frater noster" while alive had borrowed money from "Margarete filie suo, dno Rodulpho eius marito, filio dni Petri militis comitis de Grueria" and that he now repaid the debt[1469]. Comte de Gruyère.

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f) JEAN . The testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvens" is dated 7 Apr 1365, appoints "dnos Rodulphum et Johannem fratres nepotes nostros, filios…dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie…fratris nostri" as his heirs, and chooses his burial "in ecclesia cathedrali beate Marie Lausannensis"[1470]. "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvein miles" granted "nepotes nostros…dnos Rodulphum, deum et comitem Gruerie, et Iohannem Rius fratrem, filios quondam nobilis ---" possession of the castles of Montsalvens and Oex, while retaining the usufruct, by charter dated 19 Sep 1366[1471]. "Mermeta de Grueria relicta viri nob. Henrici de Estratelinges" donated all her property to "nepotem meum Iohannem de Grueria domicellum filium quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie…fratres mei" by charter dated 16 Mar [1366/67][1472]. "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[1473].

g) PIERRE . "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[1474]. Prior of Ribeaumont. The second testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens, miles" is dated 29 Apr 1368, naming the same beneficiaries as the earlier testament but adding his third nephew[1475].

h) ELEONORE (-after 15 Oct 1362). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 15 Oct 1362) AYMON de Billens, son of --- (-after 15 Oct 1362).

i) LUQUETTE (-17 Nov, after 1375). The necrology of Humilimont records the death "XV Kal Dec" of "dne Luquete de Gryeria dne de Arbech" and her donation to the abbey[1476]. m (before 9 Oct 1350) PIERRE Comte d´Arberg, son of GUILLAUME Comte d´Arberg [Neuchâtel] & his wife --- (-[1368/72]).

2. JEAN (-16 Jan or 12 Feb [1369/71]). "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[1477]. Seigneur de Montsalvens. "Contessons relicta Rodulphi de Grueria domicelli, domina de Vanello et de Monsalveyn et…Perrodus et Iohannodus fratres filii dicte Contesson et quondam dicti Rodulphi, et…Margareta domina de Corberes uxor dicti Perrodi" granted property to "Petrus dictus Champions de Broc", with the consent of "Petri comitis Gruerie domicelli patrui et tutoris nostri", by charter dated Feb [1309/10][1478]. "Petrus et Iohannes filii quondam bone memorie…Rodulphi de Grueria domini de Monsalvein et de Vanello" freed the people of Gessenay by charter dated Oct 1312[1479]. "Perrodus de Grueria domicellus, dominus de Vanello et condominus de Corberes" sold property to the abbey of Humilimont, with the consent of "Ysabelle et Margarete filiarum mearum ac…domini Petri comitis Gruerie patrui mei et Iohannis fratris mei…Hebalus maritus dicte Ysabelle", by charter dated Feb [1322/23][1480]. Comte de Gruyère. "Petrus et Iohannes domini Grueriæ, comites" reached agreement with the town of Berne by charter dated 2 Dec 1342[1481]. The testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvens" is dated 7 Apr 1365, appoints "dnos Rodulphum et Johannem fratres nepotes nostros, filios…dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie…fratris nostri" as his heirs, and chooses his burial "in ecclesia cathedrali beate Marie Lausannensis", while the codicil is dated 5 Nov 1365[1482]. "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvein miles" granted "nepotes nostros…dnos Rodulphum, deum et comitem Gruerie, et Iohannem Rius fratrem, filios quondam nobilis ---" possession of the castles of Montsalvens and Oex, while retaining the usufruct, by charter dated 19 Sep 1366[1483]. "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[1484]. The second testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens, miles" is dated 29 Apr 1368, naming the same beneficiaries as the earlier testament but adding his third nephew and "nobili domine Philippe filie quondam nobilis viri Andree Ronoyrie militis, nunc consortis nostre dicti Iohannis comitis"[1485]. The necrology of Humilimont records the death "XVII Kal Feb" of "dni Johannis comitis Gruerie et dni de Montsalvens" and his donation to the abbey[1486]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 12 Feb of "Johannes comes Gruerie, dns de Monsaluens, miles"[1487]. m firstly ISABELLE d´Arberg, daughter of JEAN Seigneur d´Arberg & his wife ---. A charter dated 17 Nov 1366 records the arbitration settling disputes between “Johannem comitem et dominum de Vaulangins” and “Johannem comitem Gruerie dominum de Montsalvens militem” over demands made by the former from the latter “cum domina Ysabella de Vaulangins olim consors prefati domini de Montsalvens awuncula mea” relating to the dowry of the last named[1488]. m secondly (contract 22 Aug 1359) as her second marriage, MARGUERITE de Billens, widow of PIERRE de Duens, daughter of HUMBERT de Billens Seigneur de Palésieux & his wife --- (-[1360/63]). The contract of marriage between "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvens" and "Margareta de Billens, relicta dni Petri de Duens in Geben et Aymo de Billens miles filius quondam Humberti de Billens, dni de Paleysuoux, militis" is dated 22 Aug 1359[1489]. m thirdly (1363 or before) as her second husband, MARGUERITE d´Oron Dame de Blonay, widow of GIRARD de Châtillon, daughter of RODOLPHE d´Oron & his wife --- (-[1363/68]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. m fourthly (before 29 Apr 1368) PHILIPPA Renoyrie, daughter of ANDRE Renoyrie & his wife --- (-after 29 Apr 1368). The second testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens, miles" is dated 29 Apr 1368, naming the same beneficiaries as the earlier testament but adding "nobili domine Philippe filie quondam nobilis viri Andree Ronoyrie militis, nunc consortis nostre dicti Iohannis comitis"[1490].

3. MERMETTE (-after 16 Mar 1367). "Mermeta de Grueria relicta viri nob. Henrici de Estratelinges" donated all her property to "nepotem meum Iohannem de Grueria domicellum filium quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie…fratres mei" by charter dated 16 Mar [1366/67][1491]. m HEINRICH von Strätlingen, son of RUDOLF von Strätlingen & his wife --- (-before 16 Mar 1367).

RODOLPHE [IV] de Gruyère, son of PIERRE [IV] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Marguerite de Corbières (-[6 Mar/26 Jun] 1403). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 5/20 Jul 1354 under which "Hugues Alamandi miles dnus Walbonessii et Albone" recorded that "dnus Humbertus Alamandi miles, dnus Albone, frater noster" while alive had borrowed money from "Margarete filie suo, dno Rodulpho eius marito, filio dni Petri militis comitis de Grueria" and that he now repaid the debt[1492]. The testament of "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvens" is dated 7 Apr 1365, appoints "dnos Rodulphum et Johannem fratres nepotes nostros, filios…dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie…fratris nostri" as his heirs, and chooses his burial "in ecclesia cathedrali beate Marie Lausannensis"[1493]. Comte de Gruyère. "Iohannes comes Gruerie dnus de Monsalvein miles" granted "nepotes nostros…dnos Rodulphum, deum et comitem Gruerie, et Iohannem Rius fratrem, filios quondam nobilis ---" possession of the castles of Montsalvens and Oex, while retaining the usufruct, by charter dated 19 Sep 1366[1494]. "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[1495]. "Rodulphus comes Gruerie, Rodulphus et Maria eius liberi et quondam Margarete eiusdem dni Rodulphi consortis filieque dni Humberti Alamandi militis dni de Albona et de Coppeto, maiores quatuordecim annos" sold their succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii, avi nostrorum dictorum Rodulphi et Marie", to "dno Guillelmo de Grandissono militia dno Sancte Crucis et Albone" for 2,000 florins by charter dated 20 Aug 1370[1496].

m firstly (after 2 May 1349) MARGUERITE Alamandi, daughter of HUMBERT Alamandi Seigneur d´Aubonne & his wife Agnes de Joinville-Gex (-after 24 Oct 1360). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 5/20 Jul 1354 under which "Hugues Alamandi miles dnus Walbonessii et Albone" recorded that "dnus Humbertus Alamandi miles, dnus Albone, frater noster" while alive had borrowed money from "Margarete filie suo, dno Rodulpho eius marito, filio dni Petri militis comitis de Grueria" and that he now repaid the debt[1497]. The testament of "Margareta filia quondam Humberti dni de Albona, consors…dni Rodulphi de Grueris militis" is dated 7 Aug 1360, chooses her burial "in ecclesia Carthusiensium Partis Dei", appoints "dnum Rodulphum maritum et dnum meum…Rodulphum filium meum…et Mariam filiam meam" as her heirs, and in default "Eilinode et Iohannete sororibus meis"[1498].

m secondly ([1363/65]) as her third husband, MARGUERITE de Grandson, widow firstly of HUGUES de Blonay Seigneur de Joux and secondly of PIERRE de Billens Vidame de Romont Seigneur de Palésieux, daughter of PIERRE de Grandson Seigneur de Belmont & his wife Blanche de Savoie (-[10 Aug 1379/1381). "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[1499]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 14 Mar 1363 under which Amedée VI Comte de Savoie enfeoffed "dne Margarite filie quondam nobilis…viri Petri de Grandissono, dni Bellimontis" with the castle of Palésieux[1500].

Rodolphe [IV] & his first wife had two children:

1. RODOLPHE (-[10 Jun/30 Jul] 1401). "Margareta filia quondam Humberti dni de Albona, consors…dni Rodulphi de Grueris militis" is dated 7 Aug 1360, chooses her burial "in ecclesia Carthusiensium Partis Dei", appoints "dnum Rodulphum maritum et dnum meum…Rodulphum filium meum…et Mariam filiam meam" as her heirs, and in default "Eilinode et Iohannete sororibus meis"[1501]. "Rodulphus comes Gruerie, Rodulphus et Maria eius liberi et quondam Margarete eiusdem dni Rodulphi consortis filieque dni Humberti Alamandi militis dni de Albona et de Coppeto, maiores quatuordecim annos" sold their succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii, avi nostrorum dictorum Rodulphi et Marie", to "dno Guillelmo de Grandissono militia dno Sancte Crucis et Albone" by charter dated 20 Aug 1370[1502]. Seigneur de Montsalvens. Bonne de Bourbon regent of Savoy confiscated Aubonne from Othon de Grandson in 1393 and enfeoffed Rodolphe de Gruyère Seigneur de Vaugrenant with the seigneurie for 14,000 gold florins 4 Nov 1393[1503]. m as her first husband, ANTOINETTE de Salins, daughter of ANSELME Sire de Salins, Seigneur de Vaugrenant & his wife Jeanne de Montferrand. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly Jean de Vergy Seigneur d´Autrey. Rodolphe & his wife had four children:

a) CATHERINE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (contract 1413) PIERRE de Vergy Seigneur de Champvent, son of JACQUES de Vergy Seigneur d´Autrey & his wife ---.

b) JEANNE . A manuscript records the death of "Rodulphus de Grueria Comes Grueriæ" leaving "Caterina, Ioanna, Guillemeta et Antonio liberis...Rodulfi filii sui prædefuncti" and the betrothal in 1413 of "Ioannam" and "domino Brissiaci"[1504]. m (contract 26 Jan 1413) HUMBERT de Grolée Seigneur de Bressieux, son of GUILLAUME de Grolée & his wife ---.

c) GUILLEMETTE (-1473 or after). A manuscript records the death of "Rodulphus de Grueria Comes Grueriæ" leaving "Caterina, Ioanna, Guillemeta et Antonio liberis...Rodulfi filii sui prædefuncti" and the betrothal in 1417 of "Guillelmetam" and "comite Valentinensi"[1505]. The testament of "Ludovicus de Pictavia comes Valentin. et Diensis", dated 23 Jun 1419, makes bequests to "consorti suæ dominæ Guillelmetæ de Grueriis..."[1506]. m (contracts Thonon 19 Jul 1417, and Chambéry 11 Feb 1418) as his second wife, LOUIS [II] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, son of AYMAR de Poitiers Seigneur de Veyne, Baron de Bouzols & his wife Guyotte d´Uzès (1354-Baix-sur-Rhone 4 Jul 1419, bur Crest Franciscan Monastery).

d) ANTOINE ([1395]-after 9 Aug 1433). A manuscript records the death of "Rodulphus de Grueria Comes Grueriæ" leaving "Caterina, Ioanna, Guillemeta et Antonio liberis...Rodulfi filii sui prædefuncti" and the betrothals in 1413 of "Ioannam" and "domino Brissiaci", and in 1417 of "Guillelmetam" and "comite Valentinensi"[1507]. Comte de Gruyère. He succeeded his grandfather as Seigneur d´Aubonne, the seigneurie remaining in his family until 1553[1508]. A manuscript records the death of "Anthonius Comes Grueriæ" leaving "Francisco et Ioanne eius liberis naturalibus...seu bastardis, quos legitimate fecit" as his heirs and that their succession was challenged by his sister Jeanne[1509]. m JEANNE de Noyer, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

- COMTES de GRUYERE.

2. MARIE (-before 1383). "Margareta filia quondam Humberti dni de Albona, consors…dni Rodulphi de Grueris militis" is dated 7 Aug 1360, chooses her burial "in ecclesia Carthusiensium Partis Dei", appoints "dnum Rodulphum maritum et dnum meum…Rodulphum filium meum…et Mariam filiam meam" as her heirs, and in default "Eilinode et Iohannete sororibus meis"[1510]. "Rodulphus comes Gruerie, Rodulphus et Maria eius liberi et quondam Margarete eiusdem dni Rodulphi consortis filieque dni Humberti Alamandi militis dni de Albona et de Coppeto, maiores quatuordecim annos" sold their succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii, avi nostrorum dictorum Rodulphi et Marie", to "dno Guillelmo de Grandissono militia dno Sancte Crucis et Albone" by charter dated 20 Aug 1370[1511]. m FRANÇOIS d´Oron, son of ---.

Rodolphe [IV] & his second wife had one child:

3. FRANÇOIS (-after 1388). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur d´Oron. m ISABELLE de Vallaise, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

B. SEIGNEURS de GLANE

Two brothers:

1. PIERRE de Glane (-killed Payerne Abbey 9 Feb or 1 Mar 1127, bur Cluniac priory Nirves). Seigneur de Glane. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "pater [domini Guillelmi de Glana] Petrus et frater suus Guillelmus de Glana" were killed "V Id Feb…apud Paterniacum" in 1126 (O.S.) "cum…comes Viennensi qui etiam comes Solodorensis et dominus Salinensis" and were all buried "in prioratu Cluniacensi…in insula…in lacu de Nirvez"[1512]. The dating of the event is slightly different in one of the Continuations of Sigebert which records that "Guilelmum comitem Sedunensium" [Guillaume III Comte Palatin de Bourgogne] was murdered "1127 III Kal Mar" in the church of Payerne "at the instigation of demons"[1513]. m ---. The name of Pierre´s wife is not known. However, it is possible that she was --- von Oltingen, daughter of KUNO Graf von Oltingen & his wife --- de Luxembourg. The reasoning is as follows. A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…", adding that Emma was "mater Vldrici domini de Arconciei"[1514]. It is assumed that this document means that Emma was heiress of Arconciel, which she brought to the family of the comtes de Neuchâtel. Heinrich IV King of Germany granted “castrum Arunciacum...in pago...Ochtlanden in comitatu Tirensi et villam Faverni et Salam” {Arconciel/Ergenzach in Oechtland in the county of Tirens} to “Cononi comiti” by charter dated 1082[1515]. “Cononi comiti” has not definitely been identified as Kuno Graf von Oltingen. However, if this co-identity is correct, it is reasonable to suppose that Kuno granted Arconciel to his daughter on her marriage. It is interesting to note that Pierre Seigneur de Glane was killed during the same incident with Guillaume III Comte de Palatin de Bourgogne who, if this suggested marriage is correct, would have been the great-nephew of Pierre´s wife, the son of her presumably older sister Regina. Pierre & his wife had five children:

a) GUILLAUME de Glane (-Hauterive Abbey 7 Feb 1142, bur Hauterive). A charter dated 1139 records the foundation of Hauterive abbey by Guy Bishop of Lausanne and donations "in manu Dominus Wilhelmus de Glana", donations made with the consent of "Amadeus comes Gebennensis" and witnessed by "Willelmus de Glana, Torinus et Joran de Grueria, Radulphus de Ponte"[1516]. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records its foundation "V Kal Mar" in 1137 by "Guillelmum de Glana ex…comitum Viennensium familia oriundum"[1517]. A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", and names "Guilelmi…avunculi sui de Glana"[1518]. Guillaume became a monk at Hauterive, where he died[1519]. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records the death "III Id Feb" in 1142 of "dominus Guillelmus de Glana fundator huius domus" and his burial in the abbey[1520].

b) EMMA de Glane (-after 1146). A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Emma was "mater Vldrici domini de Arconciei"[1521]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1522]. Her marriage and family origin are also indicated by a charter dated 1162 under which "Uldricus de Novo castro" donated property to Hauterive abbey "in translatione Domini Guillelmi de Glana avunculi sui"[1523]. “Rodolphus dominus dArcuncie” donated all he possessed “in Alpibus” to Hauterive, with the consent of “uxore sua Emma et filio Uldrico”, by charter dated 1146[1524]. m RODOLPHE [II] Seigneur [de Neuchâtel], son of ULRIC [II] Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife --- (-1164).

c) ITA de Glane . A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Ita married "in Tarrenthesiam"[1525]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1526]. m ---.

d) JULIANE de Glane (-after 1180). A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Juliane was mother of "Petro filio suo"[1527]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1528]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Petrus de Gruiera et Juliana mater eius apud Foz castrum", with the consent of "Agnes soror eius"[1529]. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius et Petronella uxor Petri" donated property to Hauterive by charter dated 1165[1530]. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius de Montsalvan" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1169[1531]. "Petrus de Montsalvant et Juliana mater eius" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1172[1532]. "Iuliana" donated property to Hauterive abbey, and "Petrus de Montsilvan et Iuliana mater eius" confirmed other donations, by charter dated 1180[1533]. m [GUILLAUME de Gruyère Seigneur de Montsalvan], son of --- (-before 1162).

e) AGNES de Glane (-21 Apr or 26 Sep, after [1197]). A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Agnes married "comitis de Ogo"[1534]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1535]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1536]. "Rodulphus comes de Ogo et Agnes uxor eius" donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of "primogenitus eorum", by charter dated 1172, witnessed by "Petrus filius…"[1537]. "Agnes comitissa de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive, for the souls of "Rodulphi mariti sui atque filii sui Wilelmi", with the consent of "Petrus et Rodulphus filii eius", by charter dated to [1170][1538]. "Petrus comes de Grueria et Radulphus frater eius" relinquished rights to revenue from Onnens in favour of the property of Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "Agnes comitissa, Clementia uxor Petri comitis, Gertrudit uxor Rodulphi fratris Petri comitis", by charter dated to [1197][1539]. The necrology of Humilimont records the death "XI Kal Mai" of "Agnetis comitisse de Grueria"[1540]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "VI Kal Oct" of "Agnes comitissa de Grueria filia Petri domini de Glanna"[1541]. m RODOLPHE Comte de Gruyère, son of --- (-before [1197]).

2. GUILLAUME de Glane (-killed Payerne Abbey 9 Feb or 1 Mar 1127, bur Cluniac priory Nirves). The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "pater [domini Guillelmi de Glana] Petrus et frater suus Guillelmus de Glana" were killed "V Id Feb…apud Paterniacum" in 1126 "cum…comes Viennensi qui etiam comes Solodorensis et dominus Salinensis" and were all buried "in prioratu Cluniacensi…in insula…in lacu de Nirvez"[1542]. The dating of the event is slightly different in one of the Continuations of Sigebert which records that "Guilelmum comitem Sedunensium" [Guillaume III Comte Palatin de Bourgogne] was murdered "1127 III Kal Mar" in the church of Payerne "at the instigation of demons"[1543].

1. PONCE de Glane . m ---. The name of Ponce´s wife is not known. Ponce & his wife had one child:

a) ALIX de Glane (-after 1227). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1220 which records an agreement between the bishop of Lyon and "Arthaudum de Rossillione" concerning "terra de Riviria pro dote uxoris suæ" and damage caused by "Pontius de Glana pater uxoris suæ", with the consent of "Arthaudo filio eiusdem Arthaudi"[1544]. "Artaud" donated "les paquerages qu´ils possédaient à Montbreton" to the priory of Saint-Vallier, with the consent "de l´épouse d´Artaud Alix de Glane", by charter dated Jul 1223[1545]. A charter dated 1227 records a peace treaty between "Arthaudum de Rossillon et eius filium" and "Girardum condam filium Poncii de Rossillon", with "dalphinus" reserving his rights "in Rossillon"[1546]. m ([before 1200]) ARTAUD [III] Seigneur de Roussillon, son of --- (-after 1227).

C. SEIGNEURS de MONTSALVAN

According to Hisely, the seigneurs de Montsalvan were a younger branch of the family of the comtes de Gruyère but he does not explain the basis for his statement nor give details of the precise connection[1547]. In one of the charters quoted below, dated 1162, Pierre de Monsalvan is named "Petrus de Gruiera" which suggests that Hisely may be correct. It would fit from a chronological point of view if Guillaume Seigneur de Montsalvan was a younger son of Guillaume [II] Comte de Gruyère.

1. [GUILLAUME de Gruyère] (-before 1162). Seigneur de Montsalvan. Hisely names the husband of Juliane but does not cite the primary source on which this is based[1548]. m JULIANE de Glane, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur de Glane & his wife --- (-after 1180). A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Juliane was mother of "Petro filio suo"[1549]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1550]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Petrus de Gruiera et Juliana mater eius apud Foz castrum", with the consent of "Agnes soror eius"[1551]. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius et Petronella uxor Petri" donated property to Hauterive by charter dated 1165[1552]. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius de Montsalvan" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1169[1553]. "Petrus de Montsalvant et Juliana mater eius" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1172[1554]. "Iuliana" donated property to Hauterive abbey, and "Petrus de Montsilvan et Iuliana mater eius" confirmed other donations, by charter dated 1180[1555]. [Guillaume] & his wife had two children:

a) PIERRE de Montsalvan (-[1180/81]). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Petrus de Gruiera et Juliana mater eius apud Foz castrum"[1556]. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "Rudolpho comite de Grueria et Petro domino Montsalvant fratre dicti Rudolphi, Uldrico domino de Arconciel, et Uldrico comite de Novo-Castro nepotibus…comitis de Glana ex sororibus" consented to donations by "Guillelmum de Glana ex…comitum Viennensium familia oriundum" to the abbey of Hauterive[1557], although Pierre de Montsalvan was the cousin not brother of Rodolphe Comte de Gruyère. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius et Petronella uxor Petri" donated property to Hauterive by charter dated 1165[1558]. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius de Montsalvan" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1169[1559]. "Petrus de Montsalvant et Juliana mater eius" donated property to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 1172[1560]. "Petrus de Monte Silvano, Nantelmus Rufus miles eiusdem Petri, Turinus de Villar" witnessed the charter dated 1173 under which "Radulphus comes de Grueria" donated property to Hauterive abbey, with the consent of "filii eius Willelmus, Petrus, Amadeus"[1561]. "Iuliana" donated property to Hauterive abbey, and "Petrus de Montsilvan et Iuliana mater eius" confirmed other donations, by charter dated 1180[1562]. m PETRONILLE d´Estavayer, daughter of ---. "Juliana et Petrus filius eius et Petronella uxor Petri" donated property to Hauterive by charter dated 1165[1563]. According to Hisely, the wife of Pierre de Montsalvan was the sister of Conon d´Estavayer, provost of Lausanne[1564]. Pierre & his wife had one child:

i) GUILLAUME de Montsalvan (-before 1227). "Willelmus filius Petri de Montsalvan" confirmed the property of Hauterive abbey by charter dated [10/11] Jan [1181/82][1565]. His death without direct heirs is suggested by the charter dated 1227 under which "Willermus filius domini Petri Achardi" confirmed that he held property in fee from "Rodulfo iuvene comite de Gruieri, qui habet filiam domini Jordani de Bealmont" which "avus et pater meus" held from "dominis de Montsalvan"[1566]. The fact that the property of Guillaume de Montsalvan reverted to Rodolphe [III] Comte de Gruyère provides another indication of the probable relationship between the two families.

b) AGNES (-after 1162). A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Petrus de Gruiera et Juliana mater eius apud Foz castrum", with the consent of "Agnes soror eius"[1567].

Chapter 6. COMTES de MONTBELIARD [GRAFEN von MÖMPELGARD]

A. COMTES de MONTBELIARD

THIERRY de Mousson, son of THIERRY de Mousson & his wife Ermentrude de Bourgogne [Comté] ([1076/78]-[mid-Jan] 1163). "Filia Wilelmi comitis de Burgundia Hermentrudis et filii sui Fridericus, Raginaudus, Theodericus" founded the Cluniac abbey of Froidefontaine by charter dated 8 Mar 1105 in which she names "suis antecessoribus…filiis autem Theoderici atque sue uxoris Hermentrudis, Lodewico, Wilelmo, Hugone"[1568]. He inherited his families territories along the Meuse valley in 1103. He was expelled by his Meuse subjects in [1113] because of his intolerable behaviour, and transferred to the county of Montbéliard: the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Theodericus" as brother of "Raynaldum…comes Barri et Montionis" specifying that Thierry was expelled in 1113 and retained only the county of Montbéliard[1569]. Comte de Montbéliard. Etienne Bishop of Metz declared that “frater meus Teodericus comes de Montbiliart” recognised the incorrectness of his claims relating to Gorze Abbey by charter dated to [1138/63], naming “cognati nostri Theoderic, Mettensis primicerii”[1570]. A charter dated to [1145] confirms the donations to Belchamp abbey by "dominus Theodericus comes de Monte Beligardis", with the consent of "Theoderici filii sui"[1571]. "Theodericus comes de Monte Biligardis" donated toll revenues to numerous abbeys, after the death of "Theoderici filii mei", by charter dated 1160[1572]. His death, and that of his son, are recorded in 1163 and before 1160 respectively in the necrology of the abbey of Saint-Pierre le Vif, Sens, where their supposed ancestor Louis died [1016/25][1573].

m ---. The name of Thierry's wife is not known.

Comte Thierry & his wife had four children:

1. SOPHIE de Montbéliard (-Apr 1148). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the first of the two daughters of "Theodoricum de Monte Beliardi" as the wife of "Richardus de Monte Falconis", and their sons "Amedeum Montis Beliardi et archiepiscopum Theodericum Bisuntinensem"[1574]. The necrology of Besançon Saint-Etienne records the death in Apr 1148 of "Sophia uxor Richardi de Montefalcone"[1575]. m ([1124/30]) RICHARD de Montfaucon, son of AMEDEE Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife --- de Neuchâtel (-1162).

2. ETIENNETTE de Montbéliard (-after 4 Dec 1160). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the second of the two daughters of "Theodoricum de Monte Beliardi" as the mother of "Ludovicus de Salvernia"[1576]. Her name is confirmed by the charter dated 1172 under which her son "Ludovicus senior comes de Sarwerden" records donations by "avus meus dominus Fridericus comes de Sarwerden et uxor eius Gertrudis…domino Volmaro patre meo et Stephania mea matre…frater meus Ludovicus" to the abbey of Wœrschweiler (Wernereswilre)[1577]. m FOLMAR von Saarwerden, son of FRIEDRICH [I] Graf von Saarwerden & his wife Gertrud --- (-1165 or after). He took part in the Second Crusade, returning before 10 Aug 1149 when he is recorded at Varangéville[1578].

3. ERMENTRUDE de Montbéliard (-1171 or before). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1171 under which her nephew "Amedeus comes Montis Beligardis" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "Ermentrudis materteræ suæ comitissæ de Rupe", witnessed by "…Oto comes de Rupe præfate comitisse sponsus…"[1579]. m EUDES de la Roche, son of SIMON Comte de la Roche & his wife --- (-after 6 Sep 1178).

4. THIERRY de Montbéliard (-before 1160). A charter dated to [1145] confirms the donations to Belchamp abbey by "dominus Theodericus comes de Monte Beligardis", with the consent of "Theoderici filii sui"[1580]. "Teodoricus comes Montis Biligardis" donated property to the church of Saint-Maimbœuf de Montbéliard, with the consent of "patris mei T. comitis…coniux nostra Gertrudis", by charter dated to [1155], witnessed by "Teobaldus de Rubeo Monte, Gill vicecomes, Rodulfus de Falcunnez"[1581]. His death is recorded before 1160 in the necrology of the abbey of Saint-Pierre le Vif, Sens[1582]. His death is confirmed by the charter dated 1160 under which his father "Theodericus comes de Monte Biligardis" donated toll revenues to numerous abbeys, after the death of "Theoderici filii mei"[1583]. m (before 1155) GERTRUD von Habsburg, daughter of WERNER Graf von Habsburg & his wife --- (-15 Feb [1132/34]). "Teodoricus comes Montis Biligardis" donated property to the church of Saint-Maimbœuf de Montbéliard, with the consent of "patris mei T. comitis…coniux nostra Gertrudis", by charter dated to [1155][1584]. A Habsburg genealogy names "Adelberctum, Gerdrudem de Mümpelgard, Richenzam de Fierrito" as the children of "Wernherus"[1585].

B. COMTES de MONTBELIARD (MONTFAUCON)

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise specified below.

AMEDEE de Montfaucon, son of RICHARD [II] Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife Sophie de Montbéliard ([1125/35]-killed [Mar/May] 1195). A charter dated [10 Feb/23 Jul] 1143 records that "Richardus de Monte Falconis…et filius eius Amedeus" had returned the prévôté de Cirey to Humbert Archbishop of Besançon so he could donate it to Bellevaux abbey[1586]. "Richardus de Montefalconis" donated property to the abbey of Cherlieu, with the consent of "Amedeus filius eius…Girardi Fontisvenne", by charter dated 1148, before Apr[1587]. A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1588]. "Dominus Richardus de Montefalconis…et filius eius Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "filii sui Raynaldi", by charter dated [1149][1589]. He succeeded his maternal grandfather as Comte de Montbéliard in 1163. "Amedeus comes Montis Beligardis" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "Ermentrudis materteræ suæ comitissæ de Rupe", with the consent of "filio suo Ricardo", by charter dated 1171, witnessed by "…Oto comes de Rupe præfate comitisse sponsus…"[1590]. The Annales Marbacenses record that "Hamideus comes de Montebeligardis" was killed in Spring 1195 by "Ottone fratre imperatoris" [Othon Comte Palatin de Bourgogne][1591].

[m firstly ---. No direct evidence has been found to confirm this supposed first marriage. However, the dates of birth estimated for Amedée´s daughter Agnes and son Richard [III] suggest that they were not born from the same mother.]

m [secondly] BEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Domina Beatrix domina de Montefalconis" donated property to the abbey of Grâce-Dieu, with the consent of "Amedei mariti mei", by charter dated to [1170][1592].

m [thirdly] OL---, daughter of ---. "OI. Montisbeligardis comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Grâce-Dieu, for the soul of "mariti sui Amedei comitis Bellisgardis", with the consent of "filie sue Ludovica et Grossa", by charter dated 1195[1593].

Amedée & his [first/second] wife had one child:

1. AGNES de Montfaucon ([1150/55]-23 Oct ----, after 1186). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Agnetis uxoris mee" consented to the donation by "Erardus Brenensis comes" recorded in the latter's charter dated 1166[1594]. The date of this charter suggests that Agnes must have been one of her parents´s older children to have been married before that time. Her birth date range is estimated from the birth of her fourth son which is estimated to [1170/75]. This in turn suggests that she was not born from the same marriage as her brother Richard [III]. "Erardus Brenensium comes…Agnetis uxoris mee et Galterii filii mei" donated property to Basse-Fontaine by charter dated 1185[1595]. "Erardus Brenensium comes" donated property to Basse-Fontaine with the consent of "Agnetis uxoris mee et Galteri et Guillelmi filiorum meorum" by charter dated 1186[1596]. The necrology of Chartres cathedral records the death "X Kal Nov" of "Agnes…comitissa de Breina"[1597]. m (before 1166) ERARD [II] Comte de Brienne, son of GAUTIER [II] Comte de Brienne & his [first/second] wife Humbeline de Baudément (-8 Feb [1190/91]).

Amedée & his [second] wife had [four] children:

2. RICHARD [III] de Montfaucon ([1165/75]-17 Jun 1227). "Amedeus comes Montis Beligardis" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "Ermentrudis materteræ suæ comitissæ de Rupe", with the consent of "filio suo Ricardo", by charter dated 1171[1598].

- see below.

3. GAUTHIER de Montbéliard (-killed in battle 20 Jun 1212). "Richardus comes Montisbeligardi et Galterius frater eius" witnessed the charter dated 1201 which records a donation to the abbey of Cîteaux[1599]. He is named as maternal uncle of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator)[1600]. He joined the Fourth Crusade in 1199, but in 1201 left the main body of crusaders in southern Italy to join Gauthier de Brienne. He arrived in Palestine [before 1205] and was appointed Constable of the kingdom of Jerusalem by King Amaury II in 1205[1601]. He was appointed Regent of Cyprus for his brother-in-law Hugues I King of Cyprus in 1205[1602]. In 1207, he lifted the Seljuk siege of Satalia [Antalya] in southern Asia minor in response to the call of its ruler Aldobrandino, but was himself expelled presumably after attempting to take the town for himself[1603]. He fled Cyprus after the end of his regency in 1210, allegedly taking with him a large part of the royal treasure, and sought refuge at Acre with his nephew Jean de Brienne who had recently married Maria Queen of Jerusalem[1604]. Gauthier later complained to Pope Innocent III about how King Hugues had treated him[1605]. m (before 1205) BOURGOGNE de Lusignan, daughter of AMAURY King of Cyprus & his first wife Echive of Ibelin (-after 1205). She is named by William of Tyre (Continuator) who also gives her parentage, listing her first of the sisters, and names her (second) husband[1606]. Gauthier & his wife had two children:

a) EUDES [Hugues] de Montfaucon (-1247 or after). 1218/47. Lord of Tiberias. Bailli of Jerusalem 1223/27. m ESCHIVA [III] de Bures, daughter of RAOUL de Fauquembergues Prince of Galilee & his wife Agnes Garnier de Sidon (-after Feb 1265). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Eschive et Helvis" as the two children of "Raoul…sire de Tabarie" and his wife "Agnes, la fille Renaut, le sire de Saiete", stating that she was "dame de Thabarie" and married "Heude de Monbeliart"[1607]. Another manuscript of the Lignages names "ceste dame de Thabarie" as wife of "Eudde de Monbeliart"[1608]. Lady of Tiberias until 1247. Pss of Galilee until Feb 1261. Eudes & his wife had three children:

i) MARIE de Montfaucon . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Marie, Johanne et Symone" as the three children of "Heude de Monbeliart" & his wife, stating that Marie married "Hue de Ybelin et morut tantost"[1609]. Another section of the Lignages names "Marie, la fille Eschive, dame de Thabarie" as the wife of Hugues son of "Balian…sire de Baruth"[1610]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly her first cousin, HUGUES d'Ibelin, son of BALIAN Ibelin Lord of Beirut & his wife Echive de Montbéliard ([1231/32]-[1254/55]). m secondly ([1255/60]) JACQUES Ibelin Lord of Jaffa, son of JEAN Ibelin Lord of Jaffa & his wife Maria of Barba'ron [Armenia-Hethum] ([1240]-18 Jun 1276).

ii) JEANNE de Montfaucon (-young). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Marie, Johanne et Symone" as the three children of "Heude de Monbeliart" & his wife, stating that "Johane morut"[1611].

iii) SIMONE de Montfaucon . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Marie, Johanne et Symone" as the three children of "Heude de Monbeliart" & his wife, stating that Simone married "Phelippe de Ybelin, le conestable de Chipre"[1612]. Another section of the Lignages names "Symone de Thabarie, la fille Heude de Monbeliart et de Eschive de Thabarie" as the wife of Philippe Ibelin[1613]. The dispensation issued by Pope Innocent IV for the marriage of "Philippe Ibelin filius Balduini" and "Simonetta de Montbéliard fil. iun. qu. Oddonis comest. Jerosol." is dated 13 Aug 1253[1614]. m (Papal dispensation 13 Aug 1253) PHILIPPE Ibelin Constable of Cyprus, son of BAUDOUIN Ibelin Seneschal of Cyprus & his wife Alix of Bethsan ([1235/40]-[1304/05])

b) ESCHIVA de Montfaucon ([1206/12]-after Apr 1239). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Eschive" as the daughter of "Gautier de Monbeliart" and his wife "Borgoigne", stating that she was the wife of "mesire Belleem, le seignor de Baruth"[1615]. Another rmanuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer names "Girart le nevou de l'arcevesque Estorgue" as husband of "Eschive" daughter of "Gautier de Monbeliart" and his wife Bourgogne[1616]. William of Tyre (Continuator) names her, her father and (first) husband "Geraut de Mont Agu" when recording the death of the last-named[1617]. The archbishop of Nicosia objected to her second marriage on grounds of consanguinity and excommunicated the couple. He was, however, expelled from Cyprus and sought refuge at Acre, before the necessary dispensation was eventually granted[1618]. Pope Gregory IX instructed the archbishop of Nicosia to excommunicate "nobilis vir B[alianus] filius domini Beritensis cum nobili muliere E[chiva] filia quondam nobilis viri G[ualterii] de Montebeliardo, nobilis viri G[erardi] de Monteacuto relicta" on grounds of their 3^o and 4^o consanguinity, by document dated 5 Mar 1231[1619]. m firstly GERARD de Montaigu, son of PIERRE de Montaigu[-en-Auvergne] & his wife Alix [Alasie] --- ([1203]-killed in battle Cyprus [Jun] or 11 Oct 1229). m secondly ([1229/30], declared void 1231, dispensation before 20 Apr 1239[1620]) BALIAN Ibelin Lord of Beirut, son of JEAN Ibelin Lord of Beirut & his second wife Melisende of Arsur ([1209/10]-Askalon 4 Sep 1247).

4. [--- . Her parentage is suggested by the charter dated 1207 under which "P[etrus] de Ceyo nepos Richardi comitis de Montebeligardis" donated property to the abbey of Buillon[1621]. Assuming that nepos is correctly translated as "nephew" in this document, the donor´s name suggests that it was his mother who was the sister of Comte Richard.] m --- [de Scey, son of ---]. One child:

a) PIERRE de Scey (-after 1207). "P[etrus] de Ceyo nepos Richardi comitis de Montebeligardis" donated property to the abbey of Buillon by charter dated 1207[1622]. He was probably father of Richard de Montbeliard ancestor of one branch of the Sires de Scey.

5. ALIX de Montfaucon (-after 1244). The Lignages d'Outremer name "la contece Aalis qui avoit esté feme dou conte Bertot…suer de Gautier de Monbeliart et ante de Eudde de Monbeliart" as wife of "Phelippe…bailli de Chypre"[1623]. The identification of Berthold [II] von Katzenelnbogen as the first husband of Alix de Montfaucon is not certain. The fact that she was not named in the charter of her father´s widow dated 1195 suggests that she was not born from his [third] marriage. "Philippus de Ibelin" donated property to the Knights Hospitallers, with the consent of "…Alicis comitissæ uxoris suæ", by charter dated 15 May 1210[1624]. Boniface abbé de Cîteaux confirmed the authorisation by the archbishop of Nicosia to "domine A[elisie], relicte…domini Philippi de Ybelino" for the foundation of a convent in Nicosia, by charter dated Mar 1244[1625]. m firstly BERTHOLD Graf [BERTHOLD [II] Graf von Katzenelnbogen, son of BERNHARD [I] Graf von Katzenelnbogen & his wife Adelheid von Laufen] (-before [Feb 1207/1210]). m secondly ([Feb 1207/1210]) as his second wife, PHILIPPE Ibelin Bailiff of Cyprus, son of BALIAN Ibelin & his wife Maria Komnene ([1180]-Cyprus end 1227).

Amedée & his second wife had two children:

6. LOUISE de Montfaucon (-after 1195). "OI. Montisbeligardis comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Grâce-Dieu, for the soul of "mariti sui Amedei comitis Bellisgardis", with the consent of "filie sue Ludovica et Grossa", by charter dated 1195[1626].

7. GROSSE de Montfaucon (-after 1195). "OI. Montisbeligardis comitissa" donated property to the abbey of Grâce-Dieu, for the soul of "mariti sui Amedei comitis Bellisgardis", with the consent of "filie sue Ludovica et Grossa", by charter dated 1195[1627].

RICHARD [III] de Montfaucon, son of AMEDEE de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard & his first wife Béatrix --- ([1165/75]-17 Jun 1227). "Amedeus comes Montis Beligardis" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "Ermentrudis materteræ suæ comitissæ de Rupe", with the consent of "filio suo Ricardo", by charter dated 1171[1628]. He is named as maternal uncle of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator)[1629]. He succeeded as Comte de Montbéliard. "Richardus comes Montisbeligardi et Galterius frater eius" witnessed the charter dated 1201 which records a donation to the abbey of Cîteaux[1630]. He is named maternal uncle of Gauthier de Brienne by William of Tyre (Continuator)[1631]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "Richard Montisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charter dated 1218[1632]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" donated property to the abbey of Lucelle, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Theoderici et Amedei", by charter dated 1223[1633].

m ([1200/05]) AGNES d'Auxonne, daughter of ETIENNE [III] Comte d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Beatrix de Chalon (-[1218/23]). Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated Jan 1261 under which “Jehans cuens de Borgoigne et sire de Salins” confirmed homage by “Ameys de Monbeliard sires de Monfacon, nostre nies” to “la contesse Lore, nostre fome”[1634]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "Richard Montisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charter dated 1218[1635]. Her absence from her husband´s charter dated 1223 suggests that she had died before that date.

Richard & his wife had four children:

1. COMTESSON (-after 2 Feb 1251). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 2 Feb 1251 under which "Johannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis" [Jean Sire de Salin, her maternal uncle] noted that "Humbertus dominus de Cossenay, quondam maritus neptis mee" held property from "domino Salinense"[1636]. m HUMBERT Seigneur de Cossonay, son of --- (-before 2 Feb 1251).

2. THIERRY "le Grand" (-1283). "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "Richard Montisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charter dated 1218[1637]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" donated property to the abbey of Lucelle, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Theoderici et Amedei", by charter dated 1223[1638]. He succeeded his father in 1227 as Comte de Montbéliard. "T. comes Montispligardis" issued a charter dated 12 Apr 1231 relating to the fiefs of Grandvillars, Feldkirch and Butenheim (then held by "dominus Richardus de Granwilre, dominus Berhtoldus de Veltkirch, nepos suus, et dominus H. de Butenheim"), held from the abbot of Murbach[1639]. The Annales Colmarienses record the death in 1282 of "comes Montis-Belligardi"[1640]. m (after 15 May 1226) ALIX de [Algéarde] Ferrette Dame de Belfort, daughter of FREDERIC [II] Comte de Ferrette [Pfirt] & his first wife --- von Egisheim. A charter dated 15 May 1226 records that "Fridericum comitem Firretensem" and "Richardum comitem Montisbilig" agreed to end the war between them with the marriage of "Tierricus filius comitis Montisbiligardi major natu" and "Adeardim filiam comitis Firretensis", with the consent of "Olrico et Lodovico filiis ipsius comitis Firretensis"[1641]. Thierry & his wife had four children:

a) RICHARD de Montfaucon (-1279). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m (contract 4 Dec 1255) CATHERINE de Lorraine, daughter of MATHIEU II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Catherine de Limbourg (-after 1279). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

b) SIBYLLE (-[25 Mar 1270/Apr 1277]). Her parentage and marriage confirmed by a charter dated Jun 1251 under which "Houdris sires d´Arcuncey et d´Arberch" granted property at Saint-Blaise to "dame Sebile dame de Neufchastel, fille Thierri conte de Monbeliart sorour ma femme" among the guarantors[1642]. “Rodolfus dominus Novi Castri” donated property to Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of “Sibilla uxore nostra et Ulrico filio nostro necnon aliis liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1263[1643]. “Sibilla domina Novicastri” issued a charter dated Oct 1264 regarding her chapel founded in Crissier, naming “Ulrico filio nostro”[1644]. “Sibilla domina Novi Castri, Ulricus et Amideus filii sui” witnessed the charter dated 25 Mar 1270 under which “Petrus Nufchastel” sold property to Fontaine-André[1645]. m (before 1249) RODOLPHE [III] Seigneur de Neuchâtel, son of BERTHOLD Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his wife --- (-[1263/Oct 1264]).

c) BEATRIX (-after Nov 1249). "Amey de Montbeliart seigr de Monfaucon" guaranteed income for "Biatrix la fame Monsgr. Hodou chevalier d´Arguel mon nevour" by charter dated Nov 1249[1646]. m EUDES d´Arguel, son of --- (-after Nov 1249).

d) AGATHA (-after Jun 1251). Her parentage and marriage confirmed by a charter dated Jun 1251 under which "Houdris sires d´Arcuncey et d´Arberch" granted property at Saint-Blaise to "dame Sebile dame de Neufchastel, fille Thierri conte de Monbeliart sorour ma femme" among the guarantors[1647]. m ULRIC de Neuchâtel Seigneur d´Arberg, son of ULRIC [III] Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his wife --- (-[1276/78]).

3. AMEDEE (-15 Jan 1280, bur Besançon Saint-Etienne). "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "Richard Montisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charter dated 1218[1648]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" donated property to the abbey of Lucelle, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Theoderici et Amedei", by charter dated 1223[1649]. “Joannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis” granted property “in Puteo meo de Salino” to “Amedeo domino Montisfalconis nepoti meo” by charter dated Jul 1237[1650]. “Ameys sire de Monfacon” confirmed his holding of “Willafens” from “mon chier oncle Jeham conte de Bourgoigne et signour de Salins” by charter dated Mar 1243[1651]. “Jehans cuens de Borgoigne et sire de Salins” confirmed homage by “Ameys de Monbeliard sires de Monfacon, nostre nies” to “la contesse Lore, nostre fome”, by charter dated Jan 1261[1652]. m (before Dec 1248) as her second husband, MATHILDE von Saarbrücken, widow of SIMON [II] Seigneur de Commercy, daughter of SIMON III Graf von Saarbrücken & his wife Lorette de Lorraine (-30 Aug 1276, bur Besançon Saint-Etienne). Jean Bishop of Metz confirmed the division of the county of Saarbrücken between "Joffroi mon neveu d´Aspremont et Lorate sa famme fille Simon conte de Salebruche" and "Mahaus et Jehane serors Lorate" by charter dated Apr 1235[1653]. The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. "Mechtildis domina Montis Falconis et vallis Colonie" donated property to "patruus noster…Nuhusensis præpositus" by charter dated 8 Jan 1260[1654]. Her parentage and second marriage are indicated by a charter dated 8 Oct 1271 which relates that Saarbrücken was the fief of the bishop of Metz, recording that "bone memorie Jacobus quondam Metensis episcopus" (son of Ferry II Duke of Lorraine) had enfeoffed "Lorettam relictam…neptem propriam" and that, on the death of the latter, "germane dicte Lorete…primogenita domina Mahout domina Montisfalconis" inherited the castle[1655]. Amedée & his wife had children:

a) JEAN [I] de Montfaucon (-Sep 1306, bur Besançon Saint-Etienne).

b) GAUTHIER [II] de Montfaucon (-May 1309). Seigneur de Montfaucon.

- see below.

c) AGNES de Montfaucon (-19 Aug 1278). m (16 Sep 1271) as his first wife, AIMON II Comte de Genève, son of RODOLPHE Comte de Genève & his wife Marie de Coligny (-18 Nov 1280).

4. RICHARD (-[1277]). "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis" confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "Richard Montisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charter dated 1218[1656]. “Richars de Mombeliart sires de Monfort” sold his property “ou puy de Monmaour” to “Jehan conte de Bourgoigne et signour de Salins, mon signour et mon oncle” by charter dated May 1267[1657]. Seigneur de Courchaton et de Montrond.

- SEIGNEURS d´ANTIGNY[1658].

GAUTHIER [II] de Montfaucon, son of AMEDEE Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife Mathilde von Saarbrücken (-May 1309). Seigneur de Montfaucon.

[m firstly ---. No direct confirmation has been found about this supposed first marriage. However, the document dated Jun 1330 which records the dispute concerning the inheritance of Gauthier [II]´s known wife does not specify that she was the mother of the three sons who are named therein. The dispute concerned the dower granted by Gauthier [II] to his wife, and the tone of the document suggests that she was the stepmother of his three sons, although the matter is not beyond all doubt.]

m [secondly] MATHILDE de la Marche, daughter of SIMON Seigneur de la Marche et de Chaussin & his wife --- (-before 6 Jun 1330). Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 6 Jun 1330 which records the arbitration of a dispute between “Henry de Montbeliart signour de Montfacon chevalier” and “Girart de Montfacon son frere signour de Orbe chevalier” and “Loys de Nuefchaistel chevalier en nom de dame Jehanne de Montfacon say feme, fille jaidis...Jehan de Montbeliard jaidis signour de Montfacon, freres des diz Henry et Girart” relating to the succession of “Mahaut jaidis dame de Chacins et de la Marche” in her dower granted to her by “Wathier de Montbeliart jaidis signour de Montfacon et cay en erriers mary de la dicte Mahat”[1659].

Gauthier [II] & his [first/second] wife had three children:

1. JEAN [II] de Montfaucon (-[17 Sep/4 Nov] 1318). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 6 Jun 1330 which records the arbitration of a dispute between “Henry de Montbeliart signour de Montfacon chevalier” and “Girart de Montfacon son frere signour de Orbe chevalier” and “Loys de Nuefchaistel chevalier en nom de dame Jehanne de Montfacon say feme, fille jaidis...Jehan de Montbeliard jaidis signour de Montfacon, freres des diz Henry et Girart” relating to the succession of “Mahaut jaidis dame de Chacins et de la Marche” in her dower granted to her by “Wathier de Montbeliart jaidis signour de Montfacon et cay en erriers mary de la dicte Mahat”[1660]. Seigneur de Montfaucon. m as her first husband, AGNES de Durnes Dame de Vuillafens-le-neuf, daughter of --- (-after 26 May 1348). “Agnes de Dulnay dame de Wuillaffens le nuef, feme cay en arriers Jehanz de Montbeliar signour de Montfalcon” divided her territories with “Loys de Nuefchestel et...Jehanne de Montfalcon ma fille sa feme” by charter dated 9 Jul 1326[1661]. She married secondly Guillaume de Vergy Seigneur de Mirebel. “Guillaume de Vergey signour de Mirbel et madame sa femme” and “monsignour Eude de la Roiche pour Jehan de Nuefchastel” agreed to divide the territories of “la dicte madame de Mirebel” by charter dated 13 Feb 1347 (O.S.) and 4 Mar 1347 (O.S.)[1662]. “Annex de Durney dame de Mirebel” declared having granted part of “le chastel de Villauffans” to “mon...fil Jehan de Nuechastel...ma fille sa suer”, with the consent of “Guillaume de Vergy sires de Mirebel” for “la dite dame Annel dame de Mirebel ma femme”, by charter dated 26 May 1348[1663]. Jean & his wife had one child:

a) JEANNE de Montfaucon (-[1337]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1 Oct 1325 which records the settlement of disputes between “Agnel de Durnay dame dou Chastelnuef de Villafans et...Looys de Nuefchastel outre Jou...Jehanne de Montfaucon femme dou dit Looys” and “Henri de Montbeliart seignour de Monfaucon” regarding the Montfaucon inheritance[1664]. “Agnes de Dulnay dame de Wuillaffens le nuef, feme cay en arriers Jehanz de Montbeliar signour de Montfalcon” divided her territories with “Loys de Nuefchestel et...Jehanne de Montfalcon ma fille sa feme” by charter dated 9 Jul 1326[1665]. m (before 1 Oct 1325) as his first wife, LOUIS de Neuchâtel, son of RODOLPHE Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife Eléonore de Savoie.Vaud (2 Mar 1305-5 Jun 1373, bur Neuchâtel Notre-Dame).

2. HENRI [I] de Montfaucon (-1367 before 5 Dec). Seigneur de Montfaucon. Comte de Montbéliard. A charter dated 6 Jun 1330 records the arbitration of a dispute between “Henry de Montbeliart signour de Montfacon chevalier” and “Girart de Montfacon son frere signour de Orbe chevalier” and “Loys de Nuefchaistel chevalier en nom de dame Jehanne de Montfacon say feme, fille jaidis...Jehan de Montbeliard jaidis signour de Montfacon, freres des diz Henry et Girart” relating to the succession of “Mahaut jaidis dame de Chacins et de la Marche” in her dower granted to her by “Wathier de Montbeliart jaidis signour de Montfacon et cay en erriers mary de la dicte Mahat”[1666].

- COMTES de MONTBELIARD.

3. GERARD de Montfaucon (-after Jun 1330). A charter dated 6 Jun 1330 records the arbitration of a dispute between “Henry de Montbeliart signour de Montfacon chevalier” and “Girart de Montfacon son frere signour de Orbe chevalier” and “Loys de Nuefchaistel chevalier en nom de dame Jehanne de Montfacon say feme, fille jaidis...Jehan de Montbeliard jaidis signour de Montfacon, freres des diz Henry et Girart” relating to the succession of “Mahaut jaidis dame de Chacins et de la Marche” in her dower granted to her by “Wathier de Montbeliart jaidis signour de Montfacon et cay en erriers mary de la dicte Mahat”[1667]. m ---. The name of Gérard´s wife is not known. Gérard & his wife had one child:

a) JEAN de Montfaucon (-after 18 Jun 1371, bur Grandson). The testament of “Johannes de Montefalcone miles dominus de Vuillaffens le viez filius...Gerardi de Montefalcone quondam de dicto Vuillafens le viez domini”, dated 18 Jun 1371, chooses burial “in ecclesia minorem de Grandisono, Lausannensis diocesis”, appoints “dominam Ysabellam comitissam de Nydoio filiamque domini Ludovici comitis et domini de Novo Castro, Lausannensis diocesis, consanguineam meam” as his heir[1668].

Gauthier [II] & his [second] wife had one child:

4. MATHILDE de Montfaucon (-1360). Her second marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 11 Sep 1336 which records an agreement between “Ferriz Jones cons de Fribour chevaliers et Mahaus de Monffaucon dame de saint Ypolite sa feme” and “Loys de Buefchestel chevaliers et...[ses] enfans...procrees de dame Jehane de Monffaucon [sa] feme, fille Jehan seignour de Monffaucon frere de la dicte dame Mahaut” concerning the succession of “Vauchier cay en arriers seignour de Monffaucon pare de nous Mahaut dessus dicte et...dame Mahaut dame de Chaucins feme dou dit monseigneour Vauchier et meire de nous Mahaut dessus dicte”[1669]. m firstly RICHARD Comte de la Roche, son of --- (-24 Mar 1329). m secondly (1334) as his second wife, FRIEDRICH Graf von Freiburg, son of KONRAD [III] Graf von Freiburg & his first wife Catherine de Lorraine (-9 Nov 1356).

C. COMTES de MONTBELIARD (IVREA/BOURGOGNE-COMTE)

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

RENAUD de Bourgogne, son of HUGUES de Bourgogne Sire de Salins, Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Alix von Andechs-Merano Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne (-9 Aug 1322). The testament of "Alis de Sauoye et de Bergoigne, Contesse Palatine" dated Nov 1278, made with the consent of "nostre…Signor et Mary Philippe de Sauoye et de Bergoigne Comte Palatin", appoints "nostre…fils ainsnés Messire Othes de Bourgoigone Sires de Salins soit Cuens de Bergoigne" as her heir in the county, makes bequests to "nostre…fil Renalt" and names "nostre…fils Iohans"[1670]. Comte de Montbéliard 1282. The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1671].

m (contract 15 May 1282) GUILLEMETTE de Neuchâtel Ctss de Montbéliard, daughter of AMEDEE de Neufchâtel Comte de Montbéliard (-Jul or Sep 1317). The marriage contract between “Renauz fiz cai en arriere a noble baron Huguin comte palatin de Bourgoigne” and “Thierrys cuens de Montbeliard...Guillaume fille Hamey signor de Nuefchestel outre Joux...fiz de dame Sibille sa einznee fille, dame cai en arriere doudit Nuefchestel” is dated 15 May 1282 and confirmed the bridegroom´s inheritance of the county of Montbéliard to which “li diz Hameys, Jehan et Richard si frere” renounced their rights[1672]. “Guillareta filia Amedei de Novo Castro comitessa Montispilgardis” confirmed agreements between “dominus et maritus noster Renaudus de Burgundia comes Montispligardis” and the bishop of Basel by dated 2 Mar 1284[1673]. The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1674].

Renaud & his wife had six children:

1. JEANNE de Bourgogne (-[26 Aug 1347/11 Sep 1349]). Dame d'Héricourt, de Belfort et de Chastelot. m firstly (Betrothed 19 Nov 1295, 1303 before 28 Jul) ULRICH de Ferrette, son of THIEBALD Comte de Ferrette & his first wife Katharina von Klingen (-Basel 11 Mar 1324, bur Thann Barfüsserkirche). Seigneur de Rougemont 1305/1309. He succeeded his father in 1311 as ULRICH III Comte de Ferrette. m secondly (before 23 Feb 1326) RUDOLF HESSO Markgraf von Baden, son of HESSO I Markgraf von Baden & his third wife Adelheid von Rieneck (-17 Aug 1335). m thirdly (before 2 Aug 1339) as his first wife, WILHELM Graf von Katzenelnbogen, son of WILHELM Graf von Katzenelnbogen & his second wife Adelheid von Waldeck (-before 25 Oct 1385).

2. ETIENNE de Bourgogne . Disinherited.

3. ALIX de Bourgogne (-after 13 May 1362[1675]). The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1676]. Dame de Montfleur. m firstly (1317) JEAN II Comte d'Auxerre, son of GUILLAUME Comte d'Auxerre [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Eléonore de Savoie (-1362). m secondly LOUIS de Vienne Seigneur d'Antigny.

4. MARGUERITE de Bourgogne (-after 1 Sep 1314). The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1677].

5. AGNES de Bourgogne ([1295]-1367, bur Montbéliard). The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1678]. Ctss de Montbéliard 1321. m (24 Apr 1320) HENRI de Montfaucon, son of GAUTHIER [II] Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife Mathilde de la Marche (-1367 before 5 Sep). Comte de Montbéliard 1321.

6. OTHENIN de Bourgogne (-1338). The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1679].

D. COMTES de MONTBELIARD (MONTFAUCON)

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

HENRI [I] de Montfaucon, son of GAUTHIER [II] Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife Mathilde de la Marche (-1367 before 5 Sep). Seigneur de Montfaucon. Comte de Montbéliard 1322. A charter dated 6 Jun 1330 records the arbitration of a dispute between “Henry de Montbeliart signour de Montfacon chevalier” and “Girart de Montfacon son frere signour de Orbe chevalier” and “Loys de Nuefchaistel chevalier en nom de dame Jehanne de Montfacon say feme, fille jaidis...Jehan de Montbeliard jaidis signour de Montfacon, freres des diz Henry et Girart” relating to the succession of “Mahaut jaidis dame de Chacins et de la Marche” in her dower granted to her by “Wathier de Montbeliart jaidis signour de Montfacon et cay en erriers mary de la dicte Mahat”[1680].

m (24 Apr 1320) AGNES de Bourgogne, daughter of RENAUD de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard & his wife Guillemette de Neuchâtel Ctss de Montbéliard ([1295]-1367, bur Montbéliard). Ctss de Montbéliard 1321.

Henri & his wife had three children:

1. GAUTHIER de Montfaucon (-1324).

2. ETIENNE de Montfaucon ([1325]-Montbéliard 2 Nov 1397). Comte de Montbéliard. m (contract 13 Aug 1356) MARGUERITE de Chalon, daughter of JEAN de Chalon [Bourgogne-Comté] Seigneur d´Arlay & his first wife Marguerite de Mello ([1338]-Aug 1392). Etienne & his wife had children:

a) HENRI [II] de Montfaucon ([1366]-killed in battle Nikopolis 28 Sep 1396). “Ysabel dame et contesse de Nuefchastel sur le lac” renounced certain rights in the inheritance of “Jehan de Monfacon jadiz signeur de Vuillaffans le viez et dOrbe” in favour of “nobles damoisels Henri et Jehan Phelippe de Montbelliart freres”, sons of “Estienne conte de Montbelliart et signeur de Montfacon” by charter dated 3 Jul 1380[1681]. Seigneur d´Orbe, d´Echallens, de Montagny-le-Corboz. m firstly (18 Jan 1383) MARIE de Châtillon, daughter of GAUCHER de Châtillon-sur-Marne Vicomte de Blaigny & his wife --- de Coucy (-18 Feb 1394). m secondly (Apr 1396) as her first husband, BEATRIX von Fürstenberg, daughter of HEINRICH IV Graf von Fürstenberg & his wife --- (-27 Jul 1433). She married secondly (1399) Rudolf VII Graf von Werdenberg in Rheinegg. Henri [II] & his first wife had four children:

i) HENRIETTE de Montfaucon ([1383] or 1387-Montbéliard 14 Feb 1444, bur Lucelle). Ctss de Montbéliard in Porrentruye, Granges, Passavant et Clerval. m EBERHARD von Württemberg, son of EBERHARD III "der Milde" Graf von Württemberg & his first wife Antonia Visconti of Milan (Stuttgart 23 Aug 1388-Waiblingen 2 Jul 1419, bur Stuttgart Stiftskirche). He succeeded in 1417 as EBERHARD IV "der Jüngere" Graf von Württemberg.

ii) MARGUERITE de Montfaucon (-Vennes 1410). Dame d´Orbe, d´Echallens, de Bottens et de Montagny-le-Corboz. m (contract 14 May 1398) HUMBERT de Villersexel Seigneur de Saint-Hippolyte, Comte de la Roche-en-Montagne, son of --- (-Jun 1438, bur Villersexel).

iii) JEANNE de Montfaucon (-Nozeroy 14 May 1445). Dame de Montfaucon, de Vuillafans, de Bouclans, de Vercel, de Cicon et Réaumont. m (Apr 1411) as his first wife, LOUIS de Chalon, son of JEAN de Chalon Prince d'Orange, Sire d'Arlay & his wife Marie de Baux Pss d'Orange (1390-3 Dec 1463). He succeeded his mother in 1417 as LOUIS II "le Bon" Prince d'Orange.

iv) AGNES de Montfaucon ([1393]-1439). Dame de Marnay et du Fay, Vicomtesse de Blaigny. m (22 Apr 1398) THIEBAUT [VIII] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne], son of --- (-21 May 1459).

b) JEAN-PHILIPPE de Montfaucon . “Ysabel dame et contesse de Nuefchastel sur le lac” renounced certain rights in the inheritance of “Jehan de Monfacon jadiz signeur de Vuillaffans le viez et dOrbe” in favour of “nobles damoisels Henri et Jehan Phelippe de Montbelliart freres”, sons of “Estienne conte de Montbelliart et signeur de Montfacon” by charter dated 3 Jul 1380[1682].

3. JEANNE de Montfaucon (-after 1370). Her first marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 10, 11, 12 Nov 1348 under which “Loys conte et seignour de Nueschastel” confirmed his transfer of “le chastel et maison for de Dulnay” to “Henry conte de Montbeliart seignour de Montfaucon...son pere” on the marriage of “dame Jehenne de Montbeliart, femme jadis...Hugue sire de Jay”[1683]. m firstly (contract 13 Jun 1330) HUGUES de Joinville Seigneur de Gex, son of GUILLAUME de Joinville Seigneur de Gex & his wife Jeanne de Savoie (-[May 1347/1348]). m secondly (before 1356) GUILLAUME de Vergy Seigneur de Mirebeau et de Bourbonne, son of --- (-[13 Jun/10 Dec] 1360).

E. SEIGNEURS d´AUXELLES

1. GUILLAUME (-after 1156). Seigneur d´Auxelles. "Willelmus dominus de Ascella" donated property to the abbey of Bithaine, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Andree, Willelmi et Richardi", by charter dated 1156[1684]. m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had three children:

a) ANDRE . "Willelmus dominus de Ascella" donated property to the abbey of Bithaine, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Andree, Willelmi et Richardi", by charter dated 1156[1685].

b) GUILLAUME . "Willelmus dominus de Ascella" donated property to the abbey of Bithaine, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Andree, Willelmi et Richardi", by charter dated 1156[1686].

c) RICHARD . "Willelmus dominus de Ascella" donated property to the abbey of Bithaine, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Andree, Willelmi et Richardi", by charter dated 1156[1687].

Two brothers. The chronology suggests that they were not the same persons as those named in the charter dated 1156 which is quoted above.

1. GUILLAUME (-after 1240). Seigneur d´Auxelles. "Dominus Guillermus et dominus Ricardus fratres de Acella" confirmed donations to the abbey of Luxeuil by charter dated 1205[1688]. "Wuillelmo et Richardo dominis de Ascella" witnessed a charter dated 1208 which records a donation to the abbey of Bithaine[1689]. "Rainardus dominus de Faucognie", with the consent of "Clementia uxore mea", and "Guillermus et…Richardus domini de Acella" assisted at the foundation of the priory of Saint-Urbain de Saulx by charter dated 1215[1690]. "Guillelmus de Aucella et Richardus frater eius" donated property to the abbey of Bithaine by charter dated 1221[1691]. "Haymo dominus Falconii, vicecomes Visulii" confirmed donations to Bithaine abbey by "domini de Ascella, dominus…Villermus et dominus Richardus frater eius", with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea, Johannes filius meus et Sibilla filia mea", by charter dated 1228[1692]. "Dominum Willelmum de Acella et dominum Richardum fratrem eius" are named as guarantors in a charter dated 1230 relating to the abbey of Bithaine[1693]. "Willermus dominus de Acella" signed a charter dated 1240 relating to the abbey of Bithaine[1694].

2. RICHARD (-after 1246). Seigneur d´Auxelles. "Dominus Guillermus et dominus Ricardus fratres de Acella" confirmed donations to the abbey of Luxeuil by charter dated 1205[1695]. "Wuillelmo et Richardo dominis de Ascella" witnessed a charter dated 1208 which records a donation to the abbey of Bithaine[1696]. "Haymo dominus Falconii, vicecomes Visulii" confirmed donations to Bithaine abbey by "domini de Ascella, dominus…Villermus et dominus Richardus frater eius", with the consent of "Elisabeth uxor mea, Johannes filius meus et Sibilla filia mea", by charter dated 1228[1697]. "Dominum Willelmum de Acella et dominum Richardum fratrem eius" are named as guarantors in a charter dated 1230 relating to the abbey of Bithaine[1698]. "Domina Elisabeth uxor domini Vuillelmi de Cycons" donated property to Bellevaux abbey, with the consent of "domini Richardi de Aucella patris sui et Richardi minoris filii sui", by charter dated 1246[1699]. m ---. The name of Richard´s wife is not known. Richard & his wife had one child:

a) ELISABETH (-after 1246). "Domina Elisabeth uxor domini Vuillelmi de Cycons" donated property to Bellevaux abbey, with the consent of "domini Richardi de Aucella patris sui et Richardi minoris filii sui", by charter dated 1246[1700]. m GUILLAUME Seigneur de Cicon, son of --- (-after 1246).

F. SEIGNEURS de BELMONT

1. HUGUES "Pagan" de Belmont (-after [1134]). Seigneur de Belmont. "Hugo Paganus dominus de Belmont et filii eius Petrus et Poncius" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "dominis suis…comite Raynaldo Burgundie, comite Theodorico Montisbelicardi, comite Simone de Rocha", by charter dated to before 1134[1701]. m ---. The name of Hugues´s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had two children:

a) PIERRE de Belmont . "Hugo Paganus dominus de Belmont et filii eius Petrus et Poncius" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "dominis suis…comite Raynaldo Burgundie, comite Theodorico Montisbelicardi, comite Simone de Rocha", by charter dated to before 1134[1702].

b) PONS de Belmont . "Hugo Paganus dominus de Belmont et filii eius Petrus et Poncius" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "dominis suis…comite Raynaldo Burgundie, comite Theodorico Montisbelicardi, comite Simone de Rocha", by charter dated to before 1134[1703].

G. SEIGNEURS de MONTFAUCON

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

1. CONON [I] de Montfaucon (-after 1039). "…Chuuno de Montefalchone…" witnessed the undated charter, dated to after 1039, under which "Vualcherius miles de Salinis" confirmed donations of "Humberto patri suo"[1704].

[Two brothers], probably sons of Conon [I] although no primary source has been identified which confirms that this is correct:

1. RICHARD [I] de Montfaucon (-[1090]). "…Richardus de Montefalconis…" witnessed an undated document for Romainmotier[1705]. m ---. The name of Richard's wife is not known. Richard [I] & his wife had three children:

a) AMEDEE [I] de Montfaucon (-after [1090/1110]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Montfaucon. 1090/1110. "Dom. Amedeum" judged a dispute between "Amaldricus filius Landrici" [sire de Joux] and Romainmotier, dated to the end-11th century[1706]. m --- de Neuchâtel, daughter of ULRIC Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Amedée [I] & his wife had one child:

i) RICHARD [II] de Montfaucon (-1162). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Montfaucon. Emperor Heinrich V confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis, Amedei et Richardi de Monte-Falconis" by charter dated 8 Jan 1125[1707].

- see below.

b) WELF "le Bourguignon" (-in Palestine 1098). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m RAIMODIS, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Welf & his wife had two children:

i) GUILLAUME de Montfaucon . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1107.

ii) AMEDEE de Montfaucon (-after 1152). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Emperor Heinrich V confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis, Amedei et Richardi de Monte-Falconis" by charter dated 8 Jan 1125[1708]. Seigneur de Neuchâtel. Konrad III King of Germany confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis de Calmillis, Amideo de Novo Castro, Ricardo de Montefalconis" by charter dated 28 May 1139[1709]. m ---. The name of Amedée's wife is not known. Amedée & his wife had one child:

(a) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Neuchâtel . m FROMON de Dramelay, son of ---.

c) BROCHARD de Montfaucon . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1057/98. m ---. The name of Brochard's wife is not known. Brochard & his wife had one child:

i) HUGUES de Montfaucon . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Emperor Heinrich V confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis, Amedei et Richardi de Monte-Falconis" by charter dated 8 Jan 1125[1710]. Konrad III King of Germany confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis de Calmillis, Amideo de Novo Castro, Ricardo de Montefalconis" by charter dated 28 May 1139[1711].

- HERREN von HASENBURG [Sires d'Asuel][1712].

2. [HUGUES de Montfaucon (-[1085]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Bishop of Besançon 1067.]

RICHARD [II] de Montfaucon, son of AMEDEE [I] Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife --- (-1162). Seigneur de Montfaucon. Emperor Heinrich V confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis, Amedei et Richardi de Monte-Falconis" by charter dated 8 Jan 1125[1713]. "Richardus de Monte Falconis" authorised donations to the abbey of Bellevaux by, among others "Rainaldus de Treva", by charter dated 1130, witnessed by "…Guido de Montefalconis"[1714]. Konrad III King of Germany confirmed the foundation of the abbey of Lucelle by "Hugonis de Calmillis, Amideo de Novo Castro, Ricardo de Montefalconis" by charter dated 28 May 1139[1715]. A charter dated [10 Feb/23 Jul] 1143 records that "Richardus de Monte Falconis…et filius eius Amedeus" had returned the prévôté de Cirey to Humbert Archbishop of Besançon so he could donate it to Bellevaux abbey[1716]. "Richardus de Montefalconis" donated property to the abbey of Cherlieu, with the consent of "Amedeus filius eius…Girardi Fontisvenne", by charter dated 1148, before Apr[1717]. A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1718]. "Dominus Richardus de Montefalconis…et filius eius Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "filii sui Raynaldi", by charter dated [1149][1719].

m ([1124/30]) SOPHIE de Montbéliard, daughter of THIERRY Comte de Montbéliard [Bar-Mousson] & his wife --- (-Apr 1148). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the first of the two daughters of "Theodoricum de Monte Beliardi" as the wife of "Richardus de Monte Falconis", and names their sons "Amedeum Montis Beliardi et archiepiscopum Theodericum Bisuntinensem"[1720]. The necrology of Besançon Saint-Etienne records the death in Apr 1148 of "Sophia uxor Richardi de Montefalcone"[1721].

Richard [II] & his wife had five children:

1. AMEDEE [II] de Montfaucon ([1125/35]-killed [Mar/May] 1195). A charter dated [10 Feb/23 Jul] 1143 records that "Richardus de Monte Falconis…et filius eius Amedeus" had returned the prévôté de Cirey to Humbert Archbishop of Besançon so he could donate it to Bellevaux abbey[1722]. He succeeded his maternal grandfather as Comte de Montbéliard in 1163.

- COMTES de MONTBELIARD.

2. RENAUD de Montfaucon (-after 1149). A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1723]. "Dominus Richardus de Montefalconis…et filius eius Amedeus" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "filii sui Raynaldi", by charter dated [1149][1724].

3. THIERRY de Montfaucon (-Ptolemais 1190). A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1725]. Canon, later Archdeacon of Besançon. "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermentrudis", by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "Teodericus decanus Sancti Stephani, atque Stephania abbatissa de Palma soror supradicti decani…"[1726]. He was elected Archbishop of Besançon in 1181. He accompanied Louis Comte de Ferrette on the Third Crusade in 1189. He was present at the siege of Acre, but died from plague soon after[1727].

4. CLEMENCE de Montfaucon . A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1728]. m (before Apr 1148) GERARD Seigneur de Fouvent, son of GUY Seigneur de Fouvent & his wife --- (-on Crusade [1171]). "Richardus de Montefalconis" donated property to the abbey of Cherlieu, with the consent of "Amedeus filius eius…Girardi Fontisvenne", by charter dated 1148, before Apr[1729]. "Dominus Girardus de Fonteuenne" donated property to the abbey of Cherlieu, with the consent of "Stephanus et Walo maiores sui, dominus Guido de Iunciuilla et Clementia uxor Girardi et Humbertus filius eius", by charter dated 1160[1730]. "Gerardus…Widonis filius cum uxore sua Clementia et filiis Humberto et Theoderico" and "Gerardus dominus de Fouvenz", with the consent of "uxore sua et Humberto filio eius", donated property to the abbey of Theulay by undated charters[1731].

5. ETIENNETTE de Montfaucon (-after 1183). A charter dated 14 Jul 1148 records the confirmation of the donation by "dominus Richardus de Montefalchonis" to Besançon Saint-Etienne for the soul of "conjugis", with the consent of "filio eius Teodorico, ipsius ecclesiæ canonico…Amadeus et Raynaldus filii ipsius Richardi…filiæ ipsius uxor domini Gerardi de Fontevennæ et Stephania"[1732]. Abbess of Baume-les-Dames 1162-83. "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermentrudis", by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "Teodericus decanus Sancti Stephani, atque Stephania abbatissa de Palma soror supradicti decani…"[1733].

H. SEIGNEURS de NEUCHÂTEL [en Bourgogne]

1. FROMON de Dramelay . m --- de Montfaucon, daughter of AMEDEE de Montfaucon Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his wife ---.

1. GERARD de Neuchâtel (-after Jun 1259). Connétable de Bourgogne. “Girars de Neufchastel connestable de Bourgoingne” sold “la moitié de Luime dou Puys de Monmaour” to “Jehans comte de Bourgoigne et signour de Salins” by charter dated Jun 1259[1734].

2. THIBAUT [IV] de Neuchâtel (-1337). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne]. m AGNES von Geroldseck, daughter of SIMON [II] Graf von Geroldseck & his wife ---. Thibaut [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) THIBAUT [V] de Neuchâtel (-1366, bur Lieucroissant). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne].

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b) CATHERINE de Neuchâtel (-before 1369). Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 27 Apr 1343 which confirms that the marriage contracted between “Ludovicum dominum de Castro Novo militem” and “domicellam Catherinam de Castro Novo” could be solemnised[1735]. “Thiebax sire de Nuefchastel de la dyocese de Besencon” confirmed the marriage of “Loy signour de Nuefchastel de la dyocise de Losenne” and “damoisaille Katerinne dou dit Nuefchastel de la dicte dyocise de Besencon, suer dou dit monsignour Thiebax” by charter dated 25 May 1343[1736]. m ([27 Apr/25 May] 1343) as his second wife, LOUIS Comte de Neuchâtel, son of RODOLPHE Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife Eléonore de Savoie.Vaud (2 Mar 1305-5 Jun 1373, bur Neuchâtel Notre-Dame).

1. THIBAUT [V] de Neuchâtel, son of THIBAUT [IV] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his wife Agnes von Geroldseck (-1366, bur Lieucroissant). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne]. m firstly (1335) JEANNE de Chalon, daughter of JEAN [II] Comte d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Alix de Bourgogne dame de Montfleur (-[1342]). m secondly (11 Jun 1342) CATHERINE de Chalon, daughter of JEAN de Salins Sire d´Arlay & his second wife Alix de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-[1355]). Thibaut [V] & his first wife had two children:

a) THIBAUT [VI] de Neuchâtel (-1401). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne]. m MARGUERITE de Montaigu, daughter of HENRI Seigneur de Montaigu [Chalon] & his wife ---. Thibaut [VI] & his wife had one child:

i) THIBAUT [VII] de Neuchâtel (-1396). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne]. m ALIX de Joinville, daughter of HENRI [V] de Joinville Comte de Vaudémont & his wife Marie de Luxembourg. Thibaut [VII] & his wife had one child:

(a) THIBAUT [VIII] de Neuchâtel (-1459). Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne]. m AGNES de Monfaucon, daughter of HENRI de Monfaucon Seigneur d´Orbe & his wife ---.

- SEIGNEURS de NEUCHÂTEL.

b) MATHILDE de Neuchâtel (-after 27 Sep 1393). The marriage contract of “Thiebauz sires de Nuefchestel de la dyocise de Besancon...Mahaut fille” and “messire Jehanz dArbey sires de Valangin” is dated 12 May 1355[1737]. “Gräfin Maha geborn von Nuwenburg” opened her fortress Willisau to the troops of Leopold Duke of Austria, by charter dated 7 Jul 1386[1738]. “Mahal de Neufchastel contesse et dame de Valengin et Guillaume dErberg escuier filz jaidiz de...Jeham dErberg jaidiz seignour de Valengin et de ma dicte dame dessus dicte” confirmed franchises to the inhabitants by charter dated 27 Sep 1393[1739]. m (contract 12 May 1355) JEAN Comte d´Arberg, son of GERARD d´Arberg & his wife Ursula von Hasenburg (-1383).

H. COMTES de la ROCHE en MONTAGNE

1. SIMON (-[1134]). Comte de la Roche. "Simon comes de Roca" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "duobus filiis suis Odone et Simone", by charter dated to before 1134[1740]. m ---. The name of Simon´s wife is not known. Simon & his wife had three children:

a) EUDES (-after [1180]). "Simon comes de Roca" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "duobus filiis suis Odone et Simone", by charter dated to before 1134[1741]. Comte de la Roche. "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant by charter dated 1134[1742]. "Comes Odo de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "fratris sui Simone et…uxoris sue et…[comitis] Theoderici Montisbelicardi et filii sui Theodorici…avunculi sui Vidonis et…Bernardi de Rocha et filii eius Barnardi", by charter dated to [1150][1743]. "Comes Odo de Rupe" witnessed the charter dated 1173 under which "Ludovicus comes Ferretensis et dominus de Wadens" confirmed donations to the abbey of Rosières by "domini Vualcherii Salinensis et…domini Friderici imperatoris", previous holders of the castle of Vadans {Vadans, canton d´Arbois, Jura}[1744]. "Ludvicus comes Ferret, Odo comes de Rupe" are named as present in a charter dated 6 Sep 1178 which records a judgment by Emperor Friedrich I "Barbarossa" in favour of the abbey of Baume-les-Dames[1745]. "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermentrudis", by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "Teodericus decanus Sancti Stephani, atque Stephania abbatissa de Palma soror supradicti decani…Simon et Renaudus fratres supradicti comitis"[1746]. m ERMENTRUDE de Montbéliard, daughter of THIERRY [II] Comte de Montbéliard & his wife --- (-1171 or before). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1171 under which her nephew "Amedeus comes Montis Beligardis" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "Ermentrudis materteræ suæ comitissæ de Rupe", witnessed by "…Oto comes de Rupe præfate comitisse sponsus…"[1747].

b) SIMON (-after [1180]). "Simon comes de Roca" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "duobus filiis suis Odone et Simone", by charter dated to before 1134[1748]. "Comes Odo de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "fratris sui Simone et…uxoris sue et…[comitis] Theoderici Montisbelicardi et filii sui Theodorici…avunculi sui Vidonis et…Bernardi de Rocha et filii eius Barnardi", by charter dated to [1150][1749]. "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermentrudis", by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "…Simon et Renaudus fratres supradicti comitis"[1750].

c) RENAUD (-after [1180]). "Odo comes de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Belchamp, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermentrudis", by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "…Simon et Renaudus fratres supradicti comitis"[1751].

2. GUY (-after [1150]). "Comes Odo de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "fratris sui Simone et…uxoris sue et…[comitis] Theoderici Montisbelicardi et filii sui Theodorici…avunculi sui Vidonis et…Bernardi de Rocha et filii eius Barnardi", by charter dated to [1150][1752].

1. BERNARD de Roche (-after [1150]). "Comes Odo de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "fratris sui Simone et…uxoris sue et…[comitis] Theoderici Montisbelicardi et filii sui Theodorici…avunculi sui Vidonis et…Bernardi de Rocha et filii eius Barnardi", by charter dated to [1150][1753]. m ---. The name of Bernard´s wife is not known. Bernard & his wife had one child:

a) BERNARD de Roche (-after [1150]). "Comes Odo de Rocha" donated property to the abbey of Lieucroissant, with the consent of "fratris sui Simone et…uxoris sue et…[comitis] Theoderici Montisbelicardi et filii sui Theodorici…avunculi sui Vidonis et…Bernardi de Rocha et filii eius Barnardi", by charter dated to [1150][1754].

1. --- . m --- (-after [1239]). One child:

a) EUDES (-after 1245). Comte de la Roche. "Odo comes de Rocha et dominus de Chettelin" exchanged property with the abbey of Lucelle, with the consent of "matris nostræ comitissæ de Rocha et uxoris nostræ et liberorum nostrorum", by charter dated Jun 1239[1755]. m ---. Eudes & his wife had [two or more] children:

i) --- .

Chapter 7. SEIGNEURS et COMTES de NEUCHÂTEL

A. SEIGNEURS et COMTES de NEUCHÂTEL

1. ULRIC (-[1070]). Seigneur de Fenis. According to Trouillat, "le château des comtes de Feni" was situated near the village of the same name (Vineltz in German) near Cerlier, on the banks of Lake Bienne[1756]. m [ADALGUIS, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1092 under which [her son] “Humbertus” founded the priory of Corcelles, for the souls of “patris mei Uldrici et matris mee Adalguis, et fratris mei Cononis...”[1757], although it is not completely certain that this document refers to the same Ulrich who was the father of Burchard and Cono. Ulrich & his wife had children:

a) [HUMBERT (-after 1092). “Humbertus” founded the priory of Corcelles, for the souls of “patris mei Uldrici et matris mee Adalguis, et fratris mei Cononis, conjugisque mee, patrisque sui Etzonis et matris sue Aremburgis, et filiorum meorum atque filiarum, antecessorum...meorum Sieboldi et alterius Sieboldi, Rodolphi filii eius, advocati, Uldarici filii eius, Cunonis avunculi mei, Gausberti Sedunensis episcopi”, by charter dated 1092[1758]. It is not certain from this document that Humbert was the brother of Burchard and Cono who are shown below, although the reference to his father and his brother Cono suggests that this co-identity may be correct.] m ---, daughter of ETZO & his wife Aremburge --- (-after 1092). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1092 under which [her son] “Humbertus” founded the priory of Corcelles, for the souls of “...conjugisque mee, patrisque sui Etzonis et matris sue Aremburgis, et filiorum meorum atque filiarum...”[1759]. Humbert & his wife had children:

i) children (-after 1092).

b) BURCHARD (-1107). "Burchardus camerarius archiepiscopi Moguntini" was ordained as bishop of Basel in 1072[1760]. The cartulary of Notre-Dame de Lausanne records that "Cono filius Uldrici comitis de Feni" succeeded "Lambertus filius Lamberti comitis de Granzun" as Bishop of Lausanne, founded "abbaciam Erlacensem", but died within a year and was buried there, and that "Borcardus frater suus episcopus Basiliensis" who built "castrum de Cerlie" confirmed the foundation[1761]. The death of "domnus Burchardus Basiliensis episcopus" is recorded in 1106[1762]. The Annalista Saxo records the death in 1107 of "episcopus…Burchardus Basiliensis"[1763].

c) CONO (-19 Dec [1103/07], bur Erlach abbey). Bishop of Lausanne 1090. The Gesta Episcoporum Lausannensium records the election of "Cono filius Uldrici comitis de Fenis" as bishop of Lausanne[1764]. The cartulary of Notre-Dame de Lausanne records that "Cono filius Uldrici comitis de Feni" succeeded "Lambertus filius Lamberti comitis de Granzun" as Bishop of Lausanne, founded "abbaciam Erlacensem" [Cerlier], was buried there, and that "Borcardus frater suus episcopus Basiliensis" who built "castrum de Cerlie" confirmed the foundation[1765]. The Gesta Episcoporum Lausannensium records the death "XIV Kal Ian" of "Cono electus noster" and his burial "in abbacia Erlacensi"[1766].

1. RODOLPHE [I] (-[1099]). Comte de Fenis et de Neuchâtel. m ---. The name of Rodolphe´s wife is not known. Rodolphe & his wife had one child:

a) ULRIC [II] (-Aug 1132). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ---. The name of Ulric´s wife is not known. Ulric [II] & his wife had three children:

i) RODOLPHE [II] (-1164). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Fontaine-André records the deaths of “domini Manegaldi de Novocastro et fratris sui Rodulphi” and their donations[1767]. Comte de Neuchâtel.

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ii) MANGOLD (-1165). The necrology of Fontaine-André records the deaths of “domini Manegaldi de Novocastro et fratris sui Rodulphi” and their donations[1768]. Seigneur de Nidau et de Strasberg.

iii) BERTHOLD (-1160). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Valangin.

2. --- . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m AMEDEE [I] Seigneur de Montfaucon, son of RICHARD [I] de Montfaucon & his wife ---.

RODOLPHE [II] de Neuchâtel, son of ULRIC [II] Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife --- (-1164). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Fontaine-André records the deaths of “domini Manegaldi de Novocastro et fratris sui Rodulphi” and their donations[1769]. Comte de Neuchâtel. “Rodolphus dominus dArcuncie” donated all he possessed “in Alpibus” to Hauterive, with the consent of “uxore sua Emma et filio Uldrico”, by charter dated 1146[1770].

m EMMA de Glane, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur de Glane & his wife ---. A charter dated 1170, which records the division of revenue for Hauterive abbey, records that "Petrus dominus de Glane" had "quatuor filias…una…Emma…alia Ita…Iuliana alia soror…Agnes quarta soror", adding that Emma was "mater Vldrici domini de Arconciei"[1771]. The necrology of Hauterive commemorates "dominarum quatuor sororum domini Guillelmi de Glana fundatoris nostri, Emmæ uxoris Rodolphi de Novo castro domini de Arconcie, Agnetis uxoris comitis de Ogo et Grueria, Julianæ matris domini de Montsalvens et Ithæ quæ in Tharentasia maritum ignotæ stirpis accepit"[1772]. Her marriage and family origin are also indicated by a charter dated 1162 under which "Uldricus de Novo castro" donated property to Hauterive abbey "in translatione Domini Guillelmi de Glana avunculi sui"[1773]. “Rodolphus dominus dArcuncie” donated all he possessed “in Alpibus” to Hauterive, with the consent of “uxore sua Emma et filio Uldrico”, by charter dated 1146[1774].

Rodolphe & his wife had one child:

1. ULRIC [III] (-[1191/92]). The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "Rudolpho comite de Grueria et Petro domino Montsalvant fratre dicti Rudolphi, Uldrico domino de Arconciel, et Uldrico comite de Novo-Castro nepotibus…comitis de Glana ex sororibus" consented to donations by "Guillelmum de Glana ex…comitum Viennensium familia oriundum" to the abbey of Hauterive[1775]. It appears that "…Uldrico domino de Arconciel, et Uldrico comite de Novo-Castro…" in this document in fact represented the same person. “Rodolphus dominus dArcuncie” donated all he possessed “in Alpibus” to Hauterive, with the consent of “uxore sua Emma et filio Uldrico”, by charter dated 1146[1776]. Seigneur d´Arconciel. “Uldricus de Arcuncie dominus” settled disputes with Hauterive relating to donations made by “Rodolphi patris sui...domini Guillelmi avunculi sui de Glana”, and with the consent of “Berta uxor domini Uldrici de Arcuncie”, by charter dated 1149[1777]. Seigneur de Neuchâtel. “Uldricus dominus de Novocastro” donated all he possessed “in terra rubea” to Hauterive, with the consent of “Bertha uxor eius et Rodolphus filius eorum”, by charter dated 1158[1778]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Petrus de Gruiera et Juliana mater eius apud Foz castrum", by "Uldricus de Novo castro…in donis Radulphi patris sui", with the consent of "Bertha uxor eius", and by "Radulphus comes de Grueria in Arenario de Pratellis" with the consent of "Agnes uxor…et filii eius Wilhelmus, Petrus Amadeus filiaque Agatha"[1779]. A charter dated 1177 records that "Dominus Bertolfus Dux" founded the town of Fribourg, witnessed by "…Amedeus comes Gebennarum, Uldricus de Novocastro…"[1780]. “Uldricus dominus Novi Castri et Berta uxor mea” donated donated the forest of Wavre to Fontaine-André by charter dated 1179[1781]. “Oudalricus comes et dominus Novicastri” founded Kloster Erlach by charter dated to [1180][1782]. “Ulrico Novi Castri domino” settled disputes with Frienisberg convent, with the support of “filii eiusdem...Rudolphus, Ulricus, Bertholdus”, by charter dated 1182[1783]. "Dominus Ulricus de Novo castro" donated property at Granges to the abbey of Bellelay, with the consent of "uxore sua et duobus filiis suis…Rudolpho…et Ulrico", by charter dated 1189[1784]. “Uldaricus dominus Novi Castri et Bertha uxor mea” donated property to Fontaine-André, with the consent of “liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1191[1785]. m BERTA, daughter of --- (-after 1191). “Uldricus de Arcuncie dominus” settled disputes with Hauterive relating to donations made by “Rodolphi patris sui...domini Guillelmi avunculi sui de Glana”, and with the consent of “Berta uxor domini Uldrici de Arcuncie”, by charter dated 1149[1786]. “Uldricus dominus de Novocastro” donated all he possessed “in terra rubea” to Hauterive, with the consent of “Bertha uxor eius et Rodolphus filius eorum”, by charter dated 1158[1787]. A charter dated 1162 confirms the foundation of the abbey of Hauterive and records donations by "Uldricus de Novo castro…in donis Radulphi patris sui", with the consent of "Bertha uxor eius"[1788]. “Uldricus dominus Novi Castri et Berta uxor mea” donated donated the forest of Wavre to Fontaine-André by charter dated 1179[1789]. “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1790]. “Uldaricus dominus Novi Castri et Bertha uxor mea” donated property to Fontaine-André, with the consent of “liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1191[1791]. Ulric [II] & his wife had three children:

a) RODOLPHE [II] (-before 30 Aug 1196). “Uldricus dominus de Novocastro” donated all he possessed “in terra rubea” to Hauterive, with the consent of “Bertha uxor eius et Rodolphus filius eorum”, by charter dated 1158[1792].

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b) ULRIC [IV] (-1 Aug 1225). “Ulrico Novi Castri domino” settled disputes with Frienisberg convent, with the support of “filii eiusdem...Rudolphus, Ulricus, Bertholdus”, by charter dated 1182[1793]. "Dominus Ulricus de Novo castro" donated property at Granges to the abbey of Bellelay, with the consent of "uxore sua et duobus filiis suis…Rudolpho…et Ulrico", by charter dated 1189[1794]. “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1795]. Comte et Seigneur de Neuchâtel. “Uldricus comes et dominus de Novo Castro” donated property Hauterive, with the consent of “fratris mei Berchtoldi Lausannensis ecclesie thesaurarii et...uxoris mei fratris pie recordationis Radulphi comitis...uxore mea”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1196[1796]. “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1797]. "Bertholdus Basiliensis prepositus et Ulricus frater meus et Bertholdus fratruelis meus, domini Novi Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Cerlier by "nostris progenitoribus…fundatoribus et episcopo Ruodolfo Basiliensi cofundatore", by charter dated to [1209][1798]. "Ulricus comes et B. domnus Novi-Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Théla by "bone memorie Ulricus pater noster domnus Novi Castri", with the consent of "Rodulfo domni comitis filio", by charter dated Jul 1214[1799]. A charter dated 6 Jun 1216 records that "Vldricus comes et Bertodus nepos eius, domini Novicastri" settled a dispute between the church of Lausanne and "Rodulphum comitem de Gruere…et filius suus Rodulphus"[1800]. "Ulricus comes et Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri" recognised an obligation to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 14 Jul 1221[1801]. “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1802]. m firstly GERTRUD, daughter of --- (-after 1201). “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1803]. “Uldricus comes et dominus de Novo Castro” donated property Hauterive, with the consent of “fratris mei Berchtoldi Lausannensis ecclesie thesaurarii et...uxoris mei fratris pie recordationis Radulphi comitis...uxore mea”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1196[1804]. “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1805]. m secondly ([1201/02]) JOLANTHE von Urach, daughter of EGINO [IV] "dem Bärtigen" Graf von Urach & his wife Agnes von Zähringen. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Heiress of Arberg. Ulric [IV] & his first wife had one child:

i) RODOLPHE (-before 14 Mar 1257). “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1806]. "Ulricus comes et B. domnus Novi-Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Théla by "bone memorie Ulricus pater noster domnus Novi Castri", with the consent of "Rodulfo domni comitis filio", by charter dated Jul 1214[1807]. “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1808]. Comte de Neuchâtel.

- COMTES de NIDAU.

Ulrich [IV] & his [first/second] wife had nine children:

ii) OTTO (-2 Jul after 1245). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1809]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[1810]. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[1811].

iii) BERTHOLD (-before 14 Mar 1273). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1812]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[1813]. Seigneur de Valangin. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[1814]. Herr von Strassberg. “Dominus B. de Strazperch” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “B. filii nostri”, by charter dated 9 Jul 1254[1815].

- GRAFEN von STRASSBERG.

iv) HENRI (-13 Sep 1274, bur Basel Cathedral). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1816]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[1817]. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[1818]. "Domini Henrici Nüvenburg prepositi Solodorensis" donated property to the monastery of Gottstadt, for the soul of "domini Rodulphi de Nuwenburg comitis fratris sui pie recordationis", by charter dated 14 Mar 1257[1819]. Provost of Solothurn. Bishop of Basel 1263.

v) ULRIC (-[20 Sep 1276/1279]). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[1820]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[1821]. Seigneur d´Arberg.

- SEIGNEURS d´ARBERG, SEIGNEURS de VALANGIN.

vi) GERTRUDE de Neuchâtel (-1260 before 22 Mar, bur Bubikon). The chronicle of Conradi de Fabaria records that "[filium] Diethelmi comitis, Diethelmum" married "filiam comitis de Castro-novo" against the wishes of his father[1822]. The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Ulricus comitis Novicastri" had "multas filias" who married "dominis de Toggenburg, de Falkenstein, de Rötellein, de Regensberg, de Grandisono"[1823]. “Guerdrudis cometissa de Togueburch...per manum filiorum nostrorum Friderici et Willelmi” donated property to Kloster Gottstatt by charter dated 25 Nov 1255[1824]. m DIETHELM [II] Graf von Toggenburg, son of DIETHELM [I] Graf von Toggenburg & his wife Guota von Rapperswil (-25 Jan 1235).

vii) daughter . The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Ulricus comitis Novicastri" had "multas filias" who married "dominis de Toggenburg, de Falkenstein, de Rötellein, de Regensberg, de Grandisono"[1825]. m RUDOLF [I] Graf von Falkenstein, son of ---.

viii) daughter . The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Ulricus comitis Novicastri" had "multas filias" who married "dominis de Toggenburg, de Falkenstein, de Rötellein, de Regensberg, de Grandisono"[1826]. m (before 1225) CONRAD Seigneur de Rothelin, son of ---.

ix) BERTHE de Neuchâtel . The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Ulricus comitis Novicastri" had "multas filias" who married "dominis de Toggenburg, de Falkenstein, de Rötellein, de Regensberg, de Grandisono"[1827]. m LUTOLD [VI] von Regensburg, son of --- (-before 4 Jan 1250).

x) AGNES de Neuchâtel (-after 31 Aug 1263). The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Ulricus comitis Novicastri" had "multas filias" who married "dominis de Toggenburg, de Falkenstein, de Rötellein, de Regensberg, de Grandisono"[1828]. "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[1829]. m PIERRE Sire de Grandson, son of EBLES [IV] Sire de Grandson & his wife Beatrix de Genève (-[29 Dec 1257/15 Jul 1259]).

c) BERTHOLD (-after Jul 1214). “Ulrico Novi Castri domino” settled disputes with Frienisberg convent, with the support of “filii eiusdem...Rudolphus, Ulricus, Bertholdus”, by charter dated 1182[1830]. “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1831]. “Uldricus comes et dominus de Novo Castro” donated property Hauterive, with the consent of “fratris mei Berchtoldi Lausannensis ecclesie thesaurarii et...uxoris mei fratris pie recordationis Radulphi comitis...uxore mea”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1196[1832]. “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1833]. "Bertholdus Basiliensis prepositus et Ulricus frater meus et Bertholdus fratruelis meus, domini Novi Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Cerlier by "nostris progenitoribus…fundatoribus et episcopo Ruodolfo Basiliensi cofundatore", by charter dated to [1209][1834]. Provost of Basel. The Gesta Episcoporum Lausannensium records that "Bertoldus filius Uldrici comitis de Novo-castro" was elected thesaurarius of Lausanne in 1211[1835]. "Ulricus comes et B. domnus Novi-Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Théla by "bone memorie Ulricus pater noster domnus Novi Castri", with the consent of "Rodulfo domni comitis filio", by charter dated Jul 1214[1836].

RODOLPHE [II] de Neuchâtel, son of ULRIC [III] Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his wife Berta --- (-before 30 Aug 1196). “Uldricus dominus de Novocastro” donated all he possessed “in terra rubea” to Hauterive, with the consent of “Bertha uxor eius et Rodolphus filius eorum”, by charter dated 1158[1837]. “Ulrico Novi Castri domino” settled disputes with Frienisberg convent, with the support of “filii eiusdem...Rudolphus, Ulricus, Bertholdus”, by charter dated 1182[1838]. "Dominus Ulricus de Novo castro" donated property at Granges to the abbey of Bellelay, with the consent of "uxore sua et duobus filiis suis…Rudolpho…et Ulrico", by charter dated 1189[1839]. “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1840].

m COMITISSA, daughter of --- (-after 30 Aug 1196). “Radulphus de Novo Castro dominus...Ulricus frater eius” settled a dispute with Hauterive, with the consent of “Berta mater nostra, Bertoldus frater noster, uxoresque nostre Comitisse et Gertrudis”, by charter dated to [1190][1841]. “Uldricus comes et dominus de Novo Castro” donated property Hauterive, with the consent of “fratris mei Berchtoldi Lausannensis ecclesie thesaurarii et...uxoris mei fratris pie recordationis Radulphi comitis...uxore mea”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1196[1842].

Rodolphe [II] & his wife had one child:

1. BERTHOLD (-20 Aug 1261). “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1843]. “Bertoldus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property “apud Linjars” to the church of St Moritz in Nugerol, with the consent of “conjuge sua Richenza et filiis eorum Rvo et Her”, by charter dated 26 Mar 1203[1844]. A charter dated 6 Jun 1216 records that "Vldricus comes et Bertodus nepos eius, domini Novicastri" settled a dispute between the church of Lausanne and "Rodulphum comitem de Gruere…et filius suus Rodulphus"[1845]. The contract of marriage between "Thomas comes Savoyæ…filiam suam Margaritham…infra nubiles annos" and "comiti Hartmanno filio comitis Ulrici de Kyburg" is dated 1 Jun 1218, stating that "Dni Bertholdi comitis de Novocastro et Dni Wilhelmi de Stavayé" acted as guarantors, and with the consent of "Ulricus comes de Kyburg et comes Garnerius frater eius et comitissa uxor comitis de Kyburg"[1846]. "B. comes Novi castri" relinquished rights over the church of Diesse to the abbey of Saint-Jean de Cerlier by charter dated 9 Apr 1218, which names "dominum et patruum nostrum B. Lausannensem episcopum…avus noster U. dominus Novi castri"[1847]. "Ulricus comes et Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri" recognised an obligation to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 14 Jul 1221[1848]. “Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri” sold property to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of “uxor mea Riguencia et filii mei Rodulfus et Hermannus et Willermus”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1224[1849]. “B. dominus Novicastri” donated property to Frienisberg, for the soul of “uxoris mee sororis comitum de Froburg”, with the consent of “filiorum meorum R. et H.”, by charter dated 1225[1850]. “B. dominus Novi Castri” renounced rights in favour of the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Rodulfi, Hermanni et Henrici”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1228[1851]. “Bertoldus dominus Novicastri...et filius noster Rodulfus” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “uxoris sue” [indicating Rodolphe´s wife], by charter dated 29 Sep 1230[1852]. “Berchtoldus dominus Novicastri” sold property in “Tesson” held by “ego et cognati mei Rodulfus comes fratresque sui” to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii mei Rodolfus, Hermannus, Heinricus et uxor mea Nicola”, by charter dated 29 Aug 1231[1853]. "Bertholdus dominus Novi castri" mortgaged "advocatiam…in burgo de Biello", held from the bishop of Basel, by charter dated 1234, witnessed by "nobilis vir Rodolfus comes Novi castri…"[1854]. "Dominus Novi Castri…Bertoldus" confirmed having mortgaged "advocatiam de Bielle", by charter dated 1239, witnessed by "…Hermannus dicti domini Novi Castri filius"[1855]. The Fundatio monasterii…de Altaripa records that "Bertholdus comes de Novo-Castro" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive in 1240 and 1246[1856]. m firstly RICHENZA von Frohburg, daughter of HERMANN Graf von Frohburg & his wife --- (-[20 Oct 1224/1225]). “Bertoldus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property “apud Linjars” to the church of St Moritz in Nugerol, with the consent of “conjuge sua Richenza et filiis eorum Rvo et Her”, by charter dated 26 Mar 1203[1857]. “Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri” sold property to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of “uxor mea Riguencia et filii mei Rodulfus et Hermannus et Willermus”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1224[1858]. “B. dominus Novicastri” donated property to Frienisberg, for the soul of “uxoris mee sororis comitum de Froburg”, with the consent of “filiorum meorum R. et H.”, by charter dated 1225[1859]. m secondly NICOLA, daughter of ---. “Berchtoldus dominus Novicastri” sold property in “Tesson” held by “ego et cognati mei Rodulfus comes fratresque sui” to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii mei Rodolfus, Hermannus, Heinricus et uxor mea Nicola”, by charter dated 29 Aug 1231[1860]. Berthold & his first wife had [four] children:

a) RODOLPHE [III] (-[1263/Oct 1264]). “Bertoldus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property “apud Linjars” to the church of St Moritz in Nugerol, with the consent of “conjuge sua Richenza et filiis eorum Rvo et Her”, by charter dated 26 Mar 1203[1861]. “Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri” sold property to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of “uxor mea Riguencia et filii mei Rodulfus et Hermannus et Willermus”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1224[1862]. “B. dominus Novicastri” donated property to Frienisberg, for the soul of “uxoris mee sororis comitum de Froburg”, with the consent of “filiorum meorum R. et H.”, by charter dated 1225[1863]. “Bertoldus dominus Novicastri...et filius noster Rodulfus” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “uxoris sue” [indicating Rodolphe´s wife], by charter dated 29 Sep 1230[1864]. “Berchtoldus dominus Novicastri” sold property in “Tesson” held by “ego et cognati mei Rodulfus comes fratresque sui” to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii mei Rodolfus, Hermannus, Heinricus et uxor mea Nicola”, by charter dated 29 Aug 1231[1865]. “Rodolfus dominus Novi Castri” donated property to Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of “Sibilla uxore nostra et Ulrico filio nostro necnon aliis liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1263[1866]. m firstly (before 29 Sep 1230) ---. “Bertoldus dominus Novicastri...et filius noster Rodulfus” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “uxoris sue” [indicating Rodolphe´s wife], by charter dated 29 Sep 1230[1867]. m secondly (before 1249) SIBYLLE de Montbéliard, daughter of THIERRY [III] Comte de Montbéliard [Montfaucon] & his wife Alix de Ferrette [Pfirt] (-[25 Mar 1270/Apr 1277]). Her parentage and marriage confirmed by a charter dated Jun 1251 under which "Houdris sires d´Arcuncey et d´Arberch" granted property at Saint-Blaise to "dame Sebile dame de Neufchastel, fille Thierri conte de Monbeliart sorour ma femme" among the guarantors[1868]. “Rodolfus dominus Novi Castri” donated property to Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of “Sibilla uxore nostra et Ulrico filio nostro necnon aliis liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1263[1869]. “Sibilla domina Novicastri” issued a charter dated Oct 1264 regarding her chapel founded in Crissier, naming “Ulrico filio nostro”[1870]. “Sibilla domina Novi Castri, Ulricus et Amideus filii sui” witnessed the charter dated 25 Mar 1270 under which “Petrus Nufchastel” sold property to Fontaine-André[1871]. “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1872]. Rodolphe [III] & his second wife had seven children:

i) ULRIC [V] (-after 1277). “Rodolfus dominus Novi Castri” donated property to Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of “Sibilla uxore nostra et Ulrico filio nostro necnon aliis liberis nostris”, by charter dated 1263[1873]. “Sibilla domina Novicastri” issued a charter dated Oct 1264 regarding her chapel founded in Crissier, naming “Ulrico filio nostro”[1874]. “Sibilla domina Novi Castri, Ulricus et Amideus filii sui” witnessed the charter dated 25 Mar 1270 under which “Petrus Nufchastel” sold property to Fontaine-André[1875]. The bishop of Lausanne instructed “Ulrico et Amedeo fratribus condominis de Novo Castro” not to sell fiefs without permission by charter dated Aug 1270[1876]. “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1877]. “Ulrici condomini [Novi Castri]” witnessed the charter dated Apr 1276 under which “Ulricus Girardus burgensis de Novo Castro” sold property[1878]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus ecclesie Novi Castri, Amedeus, Richardus fratres et condomini Novi Castri” granted protection to Frienisberg by charter dated 1277[1879]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus, Amedeus, Rychardus et Henricus fratres” donated property to Saint-Jean abbey, for the souls of “Rodulfi quondam patris nostri et...Sibille quondam matris nostre”, by charter dated Apr 1277[1880].

ii) AMEDEE (-3 Feb 1286). “Sibilla domina Novi Castri, Ulricus et Amideus filii sui” witnessed the charter dated 25 Mar 1270 under which “Petrus Nufchastel” sold property to Fontaine-André[1881]. Seigneur de Neuchâtel.

- see below.

iii) JOHANN (-after 1290). “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1882]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus ecclesie Novi Castri, Amedeus, Richardus fratres et condomini Novi Castri” granted protection to Frienisberg by charter dated 1277[1883]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus, Amedeus, Rychardus et Henricus fratres” donated property to Saint-Jean abbey, for the souls of “Rodulfi quondam patris nostri et...Sibille quondam matris nostre”, by charter dated Apr 1277[1884]. The marriage contract between “Renauz fiz cai en arriere a noble baron Huguin comte palatin de Bourgoigne” and “Thierrys cuens de Montbeliard...Guillaume fille Hamey signor de Nuefchestel outre Joux...fiz de dame Sibille sa einznee fille, dame cai en arriere doudit Nuefchestel” is dated 15 May 1282 and confirmed the bridegroom´s inheritance of the county of Montbéliard to which “li diz Hameys, Jehan et Richard si frere” renounced their rights[1885]. "Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri…avunculi et curatoris mei Johannis prepositu ecclesie Novi Castri, predictus Johannes et Richardus fratres" confirmed an alliance agreed by the town of Fribourg with Neuchâtel against "nobiles viros Wilhelmum de Arberch et Johannem de Vaulamgins et fratres eorum" by charter dated 1290[1886]. Provost of Neuchâtel.

iv) RICHARD (-after 1290). “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1887]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus ecclesie Novi Castri, Amedeus, Richardus fratres et condomini Novi Castri” granted protection to Frienisberg by charter dated 1277[1888]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus, Amedeus, Rychardus et Henricus fratres” donated property to Saint-Jean abbey, for the souls of “Rodulfi quondam patris nostri et...Sibille quondam matris nostre”, by charter dated Apr 1277[1889]. The marriage contract between “Renauz fiz cai en arriere a noble baron Huguin comte palatin de Bourgoigne” and “Thierrys cuens de Montbeliard...Guillaume fille Hamey signor de Nuefchestel outre Joux...fiz de dame Sibille sa einznee fille, dame cai en arriere doudit Nuefchestel” is dated 15 May 1282 and confirmed the bridegroom´s inheritance of the county of Montbéliard to which “li diz Hameys, Jehan et Richard si frere” renounced their rights[1890]. "Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri…avunculi et curatoris mei Johannis prepositu ecclesie Novi Castri, predictus Johannes et Richardus fratres" confirmed an alliance agreed by the town of Fribourg with Neuchâtel against "nobiles viros Wilhelmum de Arberch et Johannem de Vaulamgins et fratres eorum" by charter dated 1290[1891].

v) HENRI (-[Aug 1278/15 May 1282]). “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1892]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus, Amedeus, Rychardus et Henricus fratres” donated property to Saint-Jean abbey, for the souls of “Rodulfi quondam patris nostri et...Sibille quondam matris nostre”, by charter dated Apr 1277[1893]. A charter dated Aug 1278 records judgment by “Thierris cuens de Monbeliart” settling a dispute between “Amey et Henri de Nuefchestel freres, anfanz dame Sebile nostre fille qui fu” concerning their inheritance and “la pertie a lour sorours...Annelat et Marguerite”[1894].

vi) ANNELAT (-after Aug 1278). A charter dated Aug 1278 records judgment by “Thierris cuens de Monbeliart” settling a dispute between “Amey et Henri de Nuefchestel freres, anfanz dame Sebile nostre fille qui fu” concerning their inheritance and “la pertie a lour sorours...Annelat et Marguerite”[1895].

vii) MARGUERITE (-after 28 Aug 1322). A charter dated Aug 1278 records judgment by “Thierris cuens de Monbeliart” settling a dispute between “Amey et Henri de Nuefchestel freres, anfanz dame Sebile nostre fille qui fu” concerning their inheritance and “la pertie a lour sorours...Annelat et Marguerite”[1896]. “Marguerita de Novo Castro condomina de Blonay” granted rights of inheritance to “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri nepos meus” by charter dated 28 Aug 1322[1897]. same person as...? MARGUERITE (-after 6 Nov 1330). The testament of “Marguereta de Novo Castro uxor quondam Johannis de Blognay”, dated 6 Nov 1330, chose burial in the church of Neuchâtel, and bequeathed property to “Marguerete et Agnelete filiabus meis...Katherine filie Johannis filii mei”[1898]. There is no direct evidence in the document of the parentage of Marguerite, although from a chronological point of view it is possible that she was a daughter of Rodolphe [III] Seigneur de Neuchâtel. She could not have been the daughter of Amedée Seigneur de Neuchâtel, who is recorded elsewhere with a daughter named Marguerite who was an abbess. m JEAN de Blonay, son of --- (-before 6 Nov 1330).

b) HERMANN (-after 1239). “Bertoldus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property “apud Linjars” to the church of St Moritz in Nugerol, with the consent of “conjuge sua Richenza et filiis eorum Rvo et Her”, by charter dated 26 Mar 1203[1899]. “Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri” sold property to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of “uxor mea Riguencia et filii mei Rodulfus et Hermannus et Willermus”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1224[1900]. “B. dominus Novicastri” donated property to Frienisberg, for the soul of “uxoris mee sororis comitum de Froburg”, with the consent of “filiorum meorum R. et H.”, by charter dated 1225[1901]. “Berchtoldus dominus Novicastri” sold property in “Tesson” held by “ego et cognati mei Rodulfus comes fratresque sui” to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii mei Rodolfus, Hermannus, Heinricus et uxor mea Nicola”, by charter dated 29 Aug 1231[1902]. "Dominus Novi Castri…Bertoldus" confirmed having mortgaged "advocatiam de Bielle", by charter dated 1239, witnessed by "…Hermannus dicti domini Novi Castri filius"[1903].

c) [GUILLAUME (-after 20 Oct 1224). “Bertoldus dominus Novi Castri” sold property to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of “uxor mea Riguencia et filii mei Rodulfus et Hermannus et Willermus”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1224[1904]. The editor of the compilation consulted suggests that “Willermus” in this document represents an error or mistranscription for “Henricus”.]

d) HENRI (-after 29 Aug 1231). “B. dominus Novi Castri” renounced rights in favour of the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Rodulfi, Hermanni et Henrici”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1228[1905]. “Berchtoldus dominus Novicastri” sold property in “Tesson” held by “ego et cognati mei Rodulfus comes fratresque sui” to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii mei Rodolfus, Hermannus, Heinricus et uxor mea Nicola”, by charter dated 29 Aug 1231[1906].

AMEDEE de Neuchâtel, son of RODOLPHE [III] Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his second wife Sibylle de Montbéliard (-3 Feb 1286). “Sibilla domina Novi Castri, Ulricus et Amideus filii sui” witnessed the charter dated 25 Mar 1270 under which “Petrus Nufchastel” sold property to Fontaine-André[1907]. The bishop of Lausanne instructed “Ulrico et Amedeo fratribus condominis de Novo Castro” not to sell fiefs without permission by charter dated Aug 1270[1908]. “Sibilia domina Novi Castri, Johannes prepositus ecclesie loci eiusdem, Amedeus, Ricardus et Henricus filii eiusdem domine” confirmed their rights by charter dated Aug 1272, with the consent of “Ulricus nobiscum dominus Novi Castri”[1909]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus ecclesie Novi Castri, Amedeus, Richardus fratres et condomini Novi Castri” granted protection to Frienisberg by charter dated 1277[1910]. “Ulricus, Johannes prepositus, Amedeus, Rychardus et Henricus fratres” donated property to Saint-Jean abbey, for the souls of “Rodulfi quondam patris nostri et...Sibille quondam matris nostre”, by charter dated Apr 1277[1911]. Seigneur de Neuchâtel. A charter dated Aug 1278 records judgment by “Thierris cuens de Monbeliart” settling a dispute between “Amey et Henri de Nuefchestel freres, anfanz dame Sebile nostre fille qui fu” concerning their inheritance and “la pertie a lour sorours...Annelat et Marguerite”[1912]. A contemporary chronicle records the death 3 Feb 1286 of “Amedeus dominus Novi Castri”[1913].

m JORDANE de la Sarraz, daughter of ---. “Henrieta domina Sarrate” shared her territories with “Jordana et Jaqueta sorores nostre” by charter dated 19 Dec 1269, which names “meo domino Humberto de Montefranco et domino Sarrete...Willelmi thesaurarii Lausannensis patrui nostri”[1914]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Dame de Belmont [Grandson].

Amedée & his wife had seven children:

1. RODOLPHE [Raoul] (25 Sep 1274-22 Mar 1343). The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the birth 25 Sep 1274 of “Rodulphus filius Amedei domini et comitis Novi Castri”[1915]. Rudolf I King of Germany granted “castrum...Novum Castrum et villam ipsius castri” to “Rolinus dominus Novi Castri filius quondam Amedei domini de Novo Castro” and enfeoffed it to “Johanni de Cabilone domino de Arlato fratri et fideli nostro” by dated 13 Sep 1288[1916]. "Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri…avunculi et curatoris mei Johannis prepositu ecclesie Novi Castri, predictus Johannes et Richardus fratres" confirmed an alliance agreed by the town of Fribourg with Neuchâtel against "nobiles viros Wilhelmum de Arberch et Johannem de Vaulamgins et fratres eorum" by charter dated 1290[1917]. Comte de Neuchâtel. The testament of “Roul cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 5 Mar 1337 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “Loys mom fil chevalier...Margarete ma fillie feme de monsi Hugue conte de Boeka” (naming “le conte de Kuibur son mari zay en arrier”) and “Sybeleta ma sour...mes sours...Agnex nonne de Sauvement et Nychole nonne de Baumes”[1918]. The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the death 22 Mar 1342 (presumably O.S.) of “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri, maritus domine Elyenor”[1919]. m (contract 18 Oct 1294, 28 Oct 1294) ELEONORE de Savoie-Vaud, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] (-24 Mar 1334). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[1920]. The contract of marriage between "Rodolfo Signore di Neufchâtel" and "Eleonora figlia di Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 18 Oct 1294[1921]. The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the death 24 Mar 1333 (presumably O.S.) of “domina Elienor de Sabaudia domina Novi Castri”[1922]. Rodolphe & his wife had three children:

a) JEANNE de Neuchâtel (3 May 1300-). The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the birth 3 May 1300 of “Johanna primogenita Rodolphi domini Novi Castri”[1923].

b) CATHERINE de Neuchâtel (-after 10 Jun 1359). A contemporary manuscript records the birth in 1303 of “Katerina filia Rodulphi comitis Novi Castri”[1924]. Her first marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 4 Jul 1315 under which “Jehanz filz mon seignour Pierre de Suceve chevalier” agreed to hold “le chastel de Champvent...pour Jehan fil cay en arriers Hombert de Champvent escuier...[et] de Katherine sa feme fille dou dit mon seignour Ro.”[1925]. “Guillaume de Montagny” granted property, with the consent of “Catherine de Neuchâtel sa femme”, by charter dated Jun 1331[1926]. “Catherine de Neuchâtel, veuve de Guillaume seigneur de Montagny, en qualité de tutrice de ses fils Aymon et Henri” sold property, with the consent of “Rodolphe seigneur de Neuchâtel son père”, by charter dated Oct 1334[1927]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names Louis de Neufchatel and his two sisters[1928]. A second testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 10 Jun 1359, names “...ma...suer dame Katherine de Nuefchastel dame de Montjoye...mariey par dues fois”[1929]. “Ludovicus comes et dominus Novi Castri, Lausannensis diocesis” declared that “Johannes dominus de Chauvent” had granted “castra de Champvans et de la Moute” to “Katherine uxori sue sorori nostre filie...Rodulphi comitis et domini Novi Castri patris nostri” by way of dower, that it reverted to him after his sister died, although it should have gone to “Hugonium de Voufflens domicellum, patrem...domine Margarete de Voufflens uxoris et consortis nostre”, and restored it to the latter, by charter dated 1373[1930]. m firstly (before 4 Jul 1315) JEAN Seigneur de Champvent, son of HUMBERT Seigneur de Champvent & his wife ---. m secondly GUILLAUME Seigneur de Montagny, son of --- (-[Jun 1331/Oct 1334]).

c) LOUIS (2 Mar 1305-5 Jun 1373, bur Neuchâtel Notre-Dame). The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the birth 3 May 1300 of “Johanna primogenita Rodolphi domini Novi Castri”[1931]. “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” emancipated “filium nostrum Ludovicum de Novo Castro” and granted him property by charter dated 6 Jul 1325[1932]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names Louis de Neufchatel and his two sisters[1933]. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, chooses burial in the church of Neuchâtel Notre-Dame “en la tombe de ma...feme dame Jehanne de Montfaulcon”, appoints “Jehan de Montfaulcon mon fil que jay hau de la dicte dame Jehanne de Montfaulcon ma premiere feme, et Loys et Roud mes fils que jay de dame Katherine de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Besencon ma feme” as his heirs, bequeathes property to “ma...suer dame Marguerite de Nuefchastel contesse de Boecke...dame Ysabel ma filie contesse de Nidowe”, and appoints “mon frere monsegniour Othe segniour de Gransson” as guardian of his infant children[1934]. A second testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 10 Jun 1359, includes similar provisions but in addition names “Frene ma filie...mes neps messire Franceys sires de la Sarree...ma...suer dame Katherine de Nuefchastel dame de Montjoye...mariey par dues fois”[1935]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, appoints as his heirs “mes...filies Ysabel contesse de Nidoive et dame de Vuillafens le nuef...et Vrena ma filie feme dou conte Egen de Fribourg en Briscouve...” and names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perrenet de Mont et Marguerete sa feme ma bastarde...Girard le bastars de Jehan de Noufchastel mon fil...Perreton mere des ditz Jehan et Vuauthier...Johannete ma bastarde...dame Marguerite ma seur dame de Boudry...”[1936]. The necrology of Neuchâtel records the death 5 Jun 1373 of “dominus Ludovicus comes et dominus Novi Castri”[1937]. m firstly (before 1 Oct 1325) JEANNE de Montfaucon, daughter of JEAN [II] Seigneur de Montfaucon & his wife Agnes de Durnes (-[1337]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1 Oct 1325 which records the settlement of disputes between “Agnel de Durnay dame dou Chastelnuef de Villafans et...Looys de Nuefchastel outre Jou...Jehanne de Montfaucon femme dou dit Looys” and “Henri de Montbeliart seignour de Monfaucon” regarding the Montfaucon inheritance[1938]. “Agnes de Dulnay dame de Wuillaffens le nuef, feme cay en arriers Jehanz de Montbeliar signour de Montfalcon” divided her territories with “Loys de Nuefchestel et...Jehanne de Montfalcon ma fille sa feme” by charter dated 9 Jul 1326[1939]. m secondly ([27 Apr/25 May] 1343) CATHERINE de Neuchâtel, daughter of THIBAUT [IV] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his wife Agnes von Geroldseck (-before 1369). Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 27 Apr 1343 which confirms that the marriage contracted between “Ludovicum dominum de Castro Novo militem” and “domicellam Catherinam de Castro Novo” could be solemnised[1940]. “Thiebax sire de Nuefchastel de la dyocese de Besencon” confirmed the marriage of “Loy signour de Nuefchastel de la dyocise de Losenne” and “damoisaille Katerinne dou dit Nuefchastel de la dicte dyocise de Besencon, suer dou dit monsignour Thiebax” by charter dated 25 May 1343[1941]. m thirdly (contract 1369) MARGUERITE de Wufflens, daughter of HUGUES de Wufflens & his wife --- (-after 1373). The marriage contract between “Louis comte de Neuchâtel” and “Marguerite de Wufflens” is dated 1369[1942]. “Son mari le comte Louis de Neuchâtel” granted “la seigneurie de Champvent” to “Marguerite de Wufflens” by charter dated 1370[1943]. “Frena filia...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri Lausannensis diocesis, uxor...Egenonis comitis Friburgi in Briscue” confirmed grants made by her father to “domine Margarite de Woufflens uxoris...domini Ludovici patris mei” by charter dated 14 Aug 1372[1944]. “Ludovicus comes et dominus Novi Castri, Lausannensis diocesis” declared that “Johannes dominus de Chauvent” had granted “castra de Champvans et de la Moute” to “Katherine uxori sue sorori nostre filie...Rodulphi comitis et domini Novi Castri patris nostri” by way of dower, that it reverted to him after his sister died, although it should have gone to “Hugonium de Voufflens domicellum, patrem...domine Margarete de Voufflens uxoris et consortis nostre”, and restored it to the latter, by charter dated 1373[1945]. Mistress (1): ---. The name of Louis´s first mistress is not known. Mistress (2): ---. The name of Louis´s first mistress is not known. Mistress (3): PERRETONE, daughter of BOURQUIN de Ravine & his wife ---. “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel” granted “nostre chastel de Rochefort” to “Jehan et a Wauthier freres, nostres bastar nez de Pereton filie jadis Borqin de Ravine, pres de Saint Ursenne” by charter dated 1 May 1372[1946]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perreton mere des ditz Jehan et Vuauthier...”[1947]. She married secondly Jacques de Vergy Seigneur d´Autrey. A charter dated 1378 records the dispute between “Isabelle contesse et dame de Nuefchastel” and “signour Jaques de Vergy signour d´Autrey et...dame Margarite de Voufflens dame de Chanvent” over their inheritance[1948]. Louis & his first wife had two children:

i) JEAN “le Bel” (13 Dec 1334-Sep 1369). A contemporary manuscript records the birth 13 Dec 1334 of “Johannes filius domini comitis”[1949]. “Jehan de Nuefchesteal signour de la Marche escuier”, emancipated by “Loys de Nuefchasteal son pere”, summoned “mesire Jehan de Cycons” for incursions into his lands by charter dated 7 Jun 1346[1950]. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, appoints “Jehan de Montfaulcon mon fil que jay hau de la dicte dame Jehanne de Montfaulcon ma premiere feme, et Loys et Roud mes fils que jay de dame Katherine de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Besencon ma feme” as his heirs, bequeathes property to “ma...suer dame Marguerite de Nuefchastel contesse de Boecke...dame Ysabel ma filie contesse de Nidowe”, and appoints “mon frere monsegniour Othe segniour de Gransson” as guardian of his infant children[1951]. The date of his death is estimated from the charter dated 1 Sep 1369 under which Louis Comte de Neuchâtel granted rights to the inhabitants of Landeron in return for the release of “Jehan de Noufchastel nostre fil” and the charter dated 11 Oct 1369 under which “dame Ysabel de Nuefchastel en la diocese de Lausanne contesse de Nydoe, suer...cay en erriers de...Jehans de Nuefchestel signour de Willafans le nuef, nostre niefz novellement trespesse”[1952]. He died in one of the prisons of Philippe Duke of Burgundy, as confirmed by a charter dated 17 Apr 1374 relating to compensation payable for the ransom which had been promised[1953]. m JEANNE de Faucogney, daughter of ---. She married secondly ([Sep 1369/Sep 1370]) Henri de Longwy Seigneur de Rahon. “Ysabel de Nuefchastel contesse de Nydove” and “Jehanne dame de Faucoigney feme deffeu messire Jehan de Nuefchastel, jaidis signour de Vuillafens le nuef, et ores femme de...Henri de Longvi signour de Raon” concerning the dower of the latter from her first marriage by charter dated 5 Oct 1370[1954]. Jean had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

(a) GERARD (-after 27 Nov 1394). “Loys cons et sires de Nuefchastel” granted property to “Gyrar le bastar de Jehan de Nuefchastel nostre fil” by charter dated 20 Apr 1372[1955]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “...Girard le bastars de Jehan de Noufchastel mon fil...”[1956]. The testament of “Isabella comitissa et domina Novi Castri”, dated 27 Nov 1394, bequeathes property to “domino Girardo bastardo de Novo Castro...nostrum nepotem Conradum comitem Friburgi filium quondam Egonis comitis Friburgi et domine Verene de Novo Castro...nostre sororis”[1957].

ii) ISABELLE de Neuchâtel (-25 Dec 1395). A charter dated Mar 1337 (O.S.) relates to the dowry for the marriage of “filium domini Rodulphi comitis et domini de Nydowe” and “Ysabellam...filiam domini Ludovici de Novo Castro”[1958]. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, bequeathes property to “ma...suer dame Marguerite de Nuefchastel contesse de Boecke...dame Ysabel ma filie contesse de Nidowe”[1959]. “Isabelle de Neuchâtel” confirmed the grant of property made by “son père” by charter dated 27 Feb 1373[1960]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, appoints as his heirs “mes...filies Ysabel contesse de Nidoive et dame de Vuillafens le nuef...et Vrena ma filie feme dou conte Egen de Fribourg en Briscouve...”[1961]. The testament of “Isabella comitissa et domina Novi Castri”, dated 27 Nov 1394, chooses burial “in ecclesia collegiata beate Marie de Novo Castro” and bequeathes property to “domino Girardo bastardo de Novo Castro...nostrum nepotem Conradum comitem Friburgi filium quondam Egonis comitis Friburgi et domine Verene de Novo Castro...nostre sororis”[1962]. m (contract Mar 1338) RODOLPHE de Nidau, son of RODOLPHE [III] de Neuchâtel Seigneur de Nidau & his wife ---.

Louis & his second wife had three children:

iii) LOUIS (20 May 1344-18 Nov 1368, bur Neuchâtel Notre-Dame). The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the birth 20 May 1344 of “Ludovicus filius...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri”[1963]. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, appoints “Jehan de Montfaulcon mon fil que jay hau de la dicte dame Jehanne de Montfaulcon ma premiere feme, et Loys et Roud mes fils que jay de dame Katherine de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Besencon ma feme” as his heirs[1964]. “Noster dominus Amedeus comes Sabaudie” granted “castro de Chanvent” to “Ludovicum filium...Ludovici domini comitis Novi Castri” by charter dated 25 Feb 1361[1965]. The testament of “Ludovicus de Novo Castro dominus de Vers, filius...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri”, dated 18 Nov 1368, chooses burial “in ecclesia Novi Castri...super tumulum quondam...Katherine de Novo Castro in Burgundia matris mee”, appoints “domino Ludovico patri meo” as his heir and bequeathes property to “Johanni alompno meo...Girardo alumpno domini Johannis fratris mei...”[1966]. The necrology of Neuchâtel records the death 18 Nov 1368 of “dominus Ludovicus de Novo Castro filius...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri et domine Katherine”[1967]. Louis had [one possible illegitimate child by an unknown mistress]:

(a) [JEAN . The testament of “Ludovicus de Novo Castro dominus de Vers, filius...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri”, dated 18 Nov 1368, bequeathes property to “Johanni alompno meo...Girardo alumpno domini Johannis fratris mei...”[1968]. The second named beneficiary is presumably the illegitimate son of the testator´s brother Jean, the use of the word “alumpno” suggesting therefore that the first named beneficiary was the testator´s own illegitimate son.]

iv) RODOLPHE (-[1354/59]). The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, appoints “Jehan de Montfaulcon mon fil que jay hau de la dicte dame Jehanne de Montfaulcon ma premiere feme, et Loys et Roud mes fils que jay de dame Katherine de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Besencon ma feme” as his heirs[1969]. 611.

v) VARENE (-[10 May 1373/15 Jun 1374]). A second testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 10 Jun 1359, names “Frene ma filie...”[1970]. “Frena filia...Ludovici comitis et domini Novi Castri Lausannensis diocesis, uxor...Egenonis comitis Friburgi in Briscue” confirmed grants made by her father to “domine Margarite de Woufflens uxoris...domini Ludovici patris mei” by charter dated 14 Aug 1372[1971]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, appoints as his heirs “mes...filies Ysabel contesse de Nidoive et dame de Vuillafens le nuef...et Vrena ma filie feme dou conte Egen de Fribourg en Briscouve...”[1972]. “Hegon conte de Fribourg en Beriscow” acknowledged a debt to “Perronet de Mont escuer maistre de lostel ma seour dame Ysabel contesse de Nuefchastel” for “les obseques et lenterrement de ma...feme Frene” by charter dated 15 Jun 1374[1973]. Her son succeeded his maternal aunt as Comte et Seigneur de Neuchâtel in 1395. m (before 21 Oct 1360) EGINO [III] Graf von Freiburg, son of KONRAD [III] Graf von Freiburg & his first wife Catherine de Lorraine (-[7 May/3 Sep] 1385).

Louis had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

vi) MARGUERITE . “Louis comte de Neuchâtel” granted “[le] fief...de Jean d´Epagnier” to “Marguerite sa bâtarde” by charter dated 20 Aug 1364[1974]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perrenet de Mont et Marguerete sa feme ma bastarde...Johannete ma bastarde...”[1975]. m PERRENET de Mont, son of ---. “Hegon conte de Fribourg en Beriscow” acknowledged a debt to “Perronet de Mont escuer maistre de lostel ma seour dame Ysabel contesse de Nuefchastel” for “les obseques et lenterrement de ma...feme Frene” by charter dated 15 Jun 1374[1976].

Louis had one illegitimate child by Mistress (2):

vii) JEANNE . A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perrenet de Mont et Marguerete sa feme ma bastarde...Johannete ma bastarde...”[1977]. It is assumed that Jeanne was older than her two half-brothers as the mother of the latter is named in the testament, indicating a continuing relationship between her and their father.

Louis had two illegitimate children by Mistress (3):

viii) JEAN . “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel” granted “nostre chastel de Rochefort” to “Jehan et a Wauthier freres, nostres bastar nez de Pereton filie jadis Borqin de Ravine, pres de Saint Ursenne” by charter dated 1 May 1372[1978]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perrenet de Mont et Marguerete sa feme ma bastarde...Johannete ma bastarde...”[1979].

ix) GAUTHIER . “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel” granted “nostre chastel de Rochefort” to “Jehan et a Wauthier freres, nostres bastar nez de Pereton filie jadis Borqin de Ravine, pres de Saint Ursenne” by charter dated 1 May 1372[1980]. A third testament of “Loys cons et sires de Noufchastel en la dyocese de Losenne”, dated 10 May 1373, names “Jehan et Vuauthier mes bastard...Perrenet de Mont et Marguerete sa feme ma bastarde...Johannete ma bastarde...”[1981].

d) MARGUERITE de Neuchâtel (-22 Aug, 1382 or after). The marriage contract between “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri...Margarita filia nostra” and “Hartmannus comes de Kiburg, lantgravius Burgundie” is dated 2 May 1319[1982]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names Louis de Neufchatel and his two sisters[1983]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis which names "soceri sui Rudolfi comitis de Novocastro", in relation to "Hartmannus"[1984]. “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” granted property to “Hugo comes de Boeka” in consideration of his marriage to “dominam Margaretam de Novo Castro...filiam nostram” by charter dated 10 Jan 1337[1985]. “Ludovicus comes et dominus Novi Castri” sold property to “sorori nostre...Marguerite de Novo Castro comitisse de Boeka” by charter dated 20 May 1343[1986]. Dame de Boudry. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, bequeathes property to “ma...suer dame Marguerite de Nuefchastel contesse de Boecke...dame Ysabel ma filie contesse de Nidowe”[1987]. The necrology of Fraubrunnen records the death "XI Kal Sep" of "Frouw Margret von Buochegg"[1988]. m firstly (contract Freiburg 2 May 1319, before 17 Jul 1319) HARTMANN [II] Graf von Kiburg, son of HARTMANN [I] Graf von Kiburg [Habsburg] & his wife Elisabeth von Freiburg (-murdered Schloß Thun 31 Oct 1322). m secondly (contract 10 Jan 1337) HUGO Graf von Buchegg, son of --- (-20 May 1347). .

2. GUILLEMETTE (-1317). The marriage contract between “Renauz fiz cai en arriere a noble baron Huguin comte palatin de Bourgoigne” and “Thierrys cuens de Montbeliard...Guillaume fille Hamey signor de Nuefchestel outre Joux...fiz de dame Sibille sa einznee fille, dame cai en arriere doudit Nuefchestel” is dated 15 May 1282 and confirmed the bridegroom´s inheritance of the county of Montbéliard to which “li diz Hameys, Jehan et Richard si frere” renounced their rights[1989]. Ctss de Montbéliard. “Guillareta filia Amedei de Novo Castro comitessa Montispilgardis” confirmed agreements between “dominus et maritus noster Renaudus de Burgundia comes Montispligardis” and the bishop of Basel by dated 2 Mar 1284[1990]. The codicil of Renaud de Bourgogne Comte de Montbéliard, dated 1 Sep 1314, bequeathes property to “dame Guillemette ma femme comtesse de Montbeliard...Aliz ma fille...pour raison du mariage qui se doit faire delle et Jean de Chalon comte dAuxerre...Othenin...Alix et Marguerite et Agnes mes filles...Raoulz de Nuefchesteal...frers de la dite contesse ma feme”[1991]. m (contract 15 May 1282) RENAUD de Bourgogne, son of HUGUES de Bourgogne Sire de Salins, Comte Palatin de Bourgogne & his wife Alix von Andechs-Merano Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne (-9 Aug 1322).

3. ALEXIE (-after Jun 1329). “Domina Alexia de Novo Castro relicta...domini Ulrici militis quondam domini de Porta” declared that “dominus Berchtoldus miles et Rollinus filius noster domicellus condomini de Porta” had guaranteed her revenue from her dowry received from “Rudolfo comite et domino Novi Castri...fratre nostro” by charter dated Jun 1329[1992]. m as his second wife, ULRIC Seigneur de Thorberg, son of --- (-before Jun 1329).

4. MARGUERITE (-before 2 Apr 1334). “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” confirmed his donation to the convent of la Maigrauge after the death of “domine Margarete quondam sororis nostre, monialis et abatisse dicte Macreogie” by charter dated 2 Apr 1334[1993]. Abbess of Maigrauge.

5. SIBYLLE (-after 5 Mar 1338). The testament of “Roul cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 5 Mar 1337 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “Sybeleta ma sour...mes sours...Agnex nonne de Sauvement et Nychole nonne de Baumes”[1994].

6. AGNES (-after 29 Jan 1344). A charter dated 9 Oct 1292 relates to a pension granted by “Novi Castri...Rodulphi domini...et Jordana domina...” for “Agnete sorore predicti Rodulphi” on her reception as a nun at Sauvement[1995]. The testament of “Roul cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 5 Mar 1337 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “Sybeleta ma sour...mes sours...Agnex nonne de Sauvement et Nychole nonne de Baumes”[1996]. “Angnel de Nuefchastel nongne dou Salvement en la dyocese de Besancon” acknowledged receipt of revenue from “mon...nevour monseignour Loy seignour de Nuefchastel”, due under the testament of his father, by charter dated 29 Jan 1343 (O.S.)[1997].

7. NICOLE (-after 5 Mar 1338). The testament of “Roul cons et sires de Nuefchastel”, dated 5 Mar 1337 (O.S.), bequeathed property to “Sybeleta ma sour...mes sours...Agnex nonne de Sauvement et Nychole nonne de Baumes”[1998]. Nun at Baume.

B. COMTES de NIDAU

RODOLPHE de Neuchâtel, son of ULRICH [IV] Comte et Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his first wife Gertrud --- (-before 14 Mar 1257). “Uldricus comes et Novi Castri dominus” donated property to Hauterive, with the consent of “frater meus Bertodus thesaurarius Lausannensis et filius meus Rodulphus et nepos meus Bertodus et uxor mea Gertrudix”, by charter dated 1201[1999]. "Ulricus comes et B. domnus Novi-Castri" confirmed the donations to the abbey of Théla by "bone memorie Ulricus pater noster domnus Novi Castri", with the consent of "Rodulfo domni comitis filio", by charter dated Jul 1214[2000]. “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[2001]. Comte de Neuchâtel. "R. comitem de Thiresten" reached agreement with the abbey of Frienisberg relating to certain property by charter dated to [1230], witnessed by "…R. comes Novi castri…"[2002]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234, witnessed by "Hermannus comes junior de Froburg…"[2003]. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[2004]. "Rodulfus…comes de Novo Castro" donated property at Gottstadt for an abbey, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Rigenza nec non…filii nostri Rodolfi", by charter dated [8/15] Sep 1255[2005]. "Domini Henrici Nüvenburg prepositi Solodorensis" donated property to the monastery of Gottstadt, for the soul of "domini Rodulphi de Nuwenburg comitis fratris sui pie recordationis", by charter dated 14 Mar 1257[2006].

m firstly BERTHA de Granges, daughter of ---. “Domina Bertha de Granges uxor domini Rodolphi comitis de Novocastro” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “predicto R. comite viro suo”, by charter dated 1225[2007].

m secondly RICHENZA, daughter of --- (-after 1263). "Rodulfus…comes de Novo Castro" donated property at Gottstadt for an abbey, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Rigenza nec non…filii nostri Rodolfi", by charter dated [8/15] Sep 1255[2008]. “Rikenza relicta Rodolfi comitis Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filii nostri Ruodolfi”, by charter dated 1263[2009].

Rodolphe & his second wife had two children:

1. RODOLPHE [II] (-[10 Jul 1308/23 Aug 1309]). "Rodulfus…comes de Novo Castro" donated property at Gottstadt for an abbey, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Rigenza nec non…filii nostri Rodolfi", by charter dated [8/15] Sep 1255[2010]. Seigneur de Nidau. A charter dated 1 Apr 1277 records the settlement of a dispute between “Ulricum et fratres eius condominos Novi Castri” and “Rodolfum dominum Nidoe”[2011].

a) RODOLPHE [III] (-killed in battle Laupen 1339). m as her first husband, VERENA de Neuchâtel-Blamont, daughter of THIBAUT [II] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his wife --- (-1372). She married secondly Johann [II] von Habsburg Graf von Laufenburg. Her family origin and her two marriages are indicated by a charter dated 21 Sep 1352 under which [her son] “Graff Rudolf von Nuwenburg herre ze Nydow” appointed Louis Comte de Neuchâtel to arbitrate disputes with “Verenen von Nuwenburg graevinen ze Habspurg, min muoter”, naming “graff Peter herren ze Arberg, minen vetter”[2012]. Rodolphe [III] & his wife had two children:

i) RODOLPHE [IV] de Nidau (-killed in battle Bueren 1375). “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri dominus de Nydova” granted “castrum nostrum Nydouwa” as a fief to “Ludovicus comes et dominus Novi Castri...socer noster” by charter dated 1350[2013]. “Graf Peter von Arberg” sold “burg und stadt zu Arberg” to “graf Rudolph von Neuenburg graf und herr zu Nidau und zu Froburg” and appointed Louis Comte de Neuchâtel “unser graf Peters vetter und unsern graf Rudolphs schwäher” as arbitrator to settle any disputes between them by charter dated 3 Jun 1367[2014]. The testament of “graff Rudolf von Nuwenburg graf und herre ze Nydow und ze Froburg”, dated 15 Apr 1368, bequeathes property to “Elisabethan von Nuwenburg unsern...wibe”[2015]. m (contract Mar 1338) ISABELLE de Neuchâtel, daughter of LOUIS Comte de Neuchâtel & his first wife Jeanne de Montfaucon (-25 Dec 1395, bur Neuchâtel Notre-Dame). A charter dated Mar 1337 (O.S.) relates to the dowry for the marriage of “filium domini Rodulphi comitis et domini de Nydowe” and “Ysabellam...filiam domini Ludovici de Novo Castro”[2016]. “Isabelle de Neuchâtel” confirmed the grant of property made by “son père” by charter dated 27 Feb 1373[2017]. The testament of “Isabella comitissa et domina Novi Castri”, dated 27 Nov 1394, chooses burial “in ecclesia collegiata beate Marie de Novo Castro” and bequeathes property to “domino Girardo bastardo de Novo Castro...nostrum nepotem Conradum comitem Friburgi filium quondam Egonis comitis Friburgi et domine Verene de Novo Castro...nostre sororis”[2018].

ii) ANNE (-[31 May] ----). 1347/1400. The necrology of Fraubrunnen records the death "II Kal Jun" of "Frouw Anna gräfin von Kiburg"[2019], although it is not known whether this entry refers to Anna wife of Graf Hartmann III. m (before 16 Nov 1356) HARTMANN [III] von Kiburg, son of EBERHARD [II] Graf von Kiburg & his wife Anastasia von Signau (-29 Mar 1377). He succeeded in [1360] as Graf von Kiburg, Landgraf in Burgundy.

2. RICHENZA . “Ulricus vir nobilis de Rapoltzstein” donated property in Egensheim to Marmoutier, with the consent of “R. uxoris mee, Jo filii mei, G. et B. filiarum mearum”, by charter dated 2 Oct 1262[2020]. m ULRICH [IV] Herr von Rappoltstein, son of --- (-after 1277).

C. GRAFEN von STRASSBERG

BERTHOLD de Neuchâtel, son of ULRICH [IV] Comte et Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his [first/second] wife [Gertrud---/Jolanthe von Urach] (-before 14 Mar 1273). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[2021]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[2022]. Seigneur de Valangin. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[2023]. Herr von Strassberg. “Dominus B. de Strazperch” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “B. filii nostri”, by charter dated 9 Jul 1254[2024].

m ---. The name of Berthold´s wife is not known.

Berthold & his wife had one child:

1. BERTHOLD (-[1285]). “Dominus B. de Strazperch” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “B. filii nostri”, by charter dated 9 Jul 1254[2025].

- GRAFEN von STRASSBERG[2026].

D. SEIGNEURS d´ARBERG et de VALANGIN

ULRIC de Neuchâtel, son of ULRICH [IV] Comte et Seigneur de Neuchâtel & his [first/second] wife [Gertrud---/Jolanthe von Urach] (-[20 Sep 1276/1279]). “Ulricus comes et dominus Novicastri” donated property to Kloster Erlach, with the consent of “filiis meis Rodolfo, Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1225[2027]. "Ruodolfus comes de Novo castro" donated revenue to the church of Saint-Jean de Cerlier, with the consent of "fratribus meis Ottone, Berchtoldo, Heinrico et Ulrico", by charter dated 5 Dec 1234[2028]. Seigneur d´Arberg. “Rodulphus comes Novi Castri” sold property to the abbey of Saint-Jean, with the consent of “fratrum meorum domini Ottonis prepositi Solodorensis et domini Henrici archidiaconi Basiliensis et domini Ulrici de Arberg et domini Berthodi de Valengin”, by charter dated 9 Jun 1242[2029]. “Ulricus dominus de Arberc” issued a charter dated 1 Mar 1249 concerning a dispute between Kloster Frienisberg and “Chuononem civem de Mureto dictum de Capella”, naming “R. comite Novicastri fratre meo”[2030]. "Uldricus dominus de Arcuncie et de Alberc" swore homage to "Petro de Sabaudia" by charter dated 1251, before 2 Jun[2031]. A charter dated 20 Sep 1276 records the settlement of a dispute between “Ulricum et fratres suos condominos Novi Castri” and “Wulliermum de Arber domicellum...fratres dicto Wulliermo”, with the consent of “Ulricus dominus de Arber pater ipsius Willermi”[2032].

m AGNES de Montbéliard, daughter of THIERRY [III] Comte de Montbéliard [Montfaucon] & his wife Alix de Ferrette [Pfirt]. Her parentage and marriage confirmed by a charter dated Jun 1251 under which "Houdris sires d´Arcuncey et d´Arberch" granted property at Saint-Blaise to "dame Sebile dame de Neufchastel, fille Thierri conte de Monbeliart sorour ma femme" among the guarantors[2033].

Ulric & his wife had five children:

1. GUILLAUME d´Arberg (-[1324]). A charter dated 20 Sep 1276 records the settlement of a dispute between “Ulricum et fratres suos condominos Novi Castri” and “Wulliermum de Arber domicellum...fratres dicto Wulliermo”, with the consent of “Ulricus dominus de Arber pater ipsius Willermi”[2034]. A charter dated 5 Aug 1290 records an alliance between “Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri” and the communes of Neuchâtel and Freiburg against “Wilhelmum de Arberch et Johannem de Valangins et fratres eorum”[2035]. “Wilhelmus dominus de Arberg domicellus” and his supporters except “Johanne, Thyeterico et Ulrico de Arberg fratribus meis et Rodulpho quondam castellano de Arconcye” made peace with the commune of Freiburg by charter dated 30 Mar 1292[2036]. m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had one child:

a) PIERRE d´Arberg (-1368/72]). “Graf Peter von Arberg” sold “burg und stadt zu Arberg” to “graf Rudolph von Neuenburg graf und herr zu Nidau und zu Froburg” and appointed Louis Comte de Neuchâtel “unser graf Peters vetter und unsern graf Rudolphs schwäher” as arbitrator to settle any disputes between them by charter dated 3 Jun 1367[2037]. m (before 9 Oct 1350) LUQUETTE de Gruyère, daughter of PIERRE [IV] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Marguerite de Corbières (-17 Nov, after 1375). The necrology of Humilimont records the death "XV Kal Dec" of "dne Luquete de Gryeria dne de Arbech" and her donation to the abbey[2038].

2. JEAN d´Arberg (-after 3 Mar 1332). A charter dated 5 Aug 1290 records an alliance between “Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri” and the communes of Neuchâtel and Freiburg against “Wilhelmum de Arberch et Johannem de Valangins et fratres eorum”[2039]. “Wilhelmus dominus de Arberg domicellus” and his supporters except “Johanne, Thyeterico et Ulrico de Arberg fratribus meis et Rodulpho quondam castellano de Arconcye” made peace with the commune of Freiburg by charter dated 30 Mar 1292[2040]. “Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri” and “Johannes de Harber condominus de Valengins...et Thetrico fratremeo” agreed arbitrators to settle disputes by charter dated Jan 1294[2041]. “Petrus...Basiliensis episcopus, Johannes, Uldricus et Thetericus de Arberk fratres” and “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” agreed an arbitrator to settle disputes by charter dated 14 Aug 1296[2042]. “Johannes de Arberg, Uldricus et Thetericus fratres et condomini de Vallengins” settled a dispute with the chapter of Saint-Imier by charter dated 21 Oct 1299[2043]. “Jehan dArberg sire de Vaulengin” declared his rights in properties by charter dated 3 Mar 1331 (O.S.)[2044]. m ---. The name of Jean´s wife is not known. Jean & his wife had four children:

a) GERARD d´Arberg (-[12 Mar/26 Aug] 1339). A charter dated 5 Feb 1336 records the settlement of disputes between “Rodulphum comitem et dominum Novi Castri...dominum Ludovicum eius filium, Girardum de Arber dominum de Vaulengins” and “Petrum dominum Grandissoni...dominum Otthonem eius filium”, which recalls event at the time of “mortis domini Johannis patris dicti Girardi”[2045]. By charter dated 12 Mar 1338 (O.S.) “Henric cons de Montbeliart sires de Montfacon”, having exchanged Roches for Valangin with Louis Comte de Neuchâtel, instructed “Girard dArberg seignour de Valengins” to swear homage to Comte Louis[2046]. m as her first husband, URSULA von Hasenburg, daughter of MARQUARD von Hasenburg & his wife ---. Otto Duke of Austria permitted “Marquart von Hasenburg” to grant Hasenburg and “Willisowe” to “Urseln siner Tochter” by charter dated 15 Sep 1330[2047]. “Walther von Arberg Probst ze Munster in Grendval” acknowledged the rights of “mines Bruder Kinden und ze miner Swester, Fro Ursulen, mines Bruder...Graf Gerhartz Husfrovwe” by charter dated 26 Aug 1339[2048]. She married secondly Heinrich Graf von Nellenburg. “Ursule von Hasenburg...frouwe graf Heinrichs von Nellenburg, burgerin ze Zofingen” granted “ir grafschaft ze Willisouwa” to “graf Johans von Valenginz ir sones” by charter dated 28 Sep 1364[2049]. Gérard & his wife had two children:

i) JEAN d´Arberg (-1383). “Johannes de Arberg domicellus dominus de Vaulengyn” donated property to Fontaine-André, with the consent of “Ludovici domini et comitis Novi Castri advunculi mei”, for the soul of “Girardi quondam patris mei”, by charter dated 17 Jun 1351[2050].

- see below.

ii) JORDANE d´Arberg (-after 16 May 1377). “Henmann vom Huss von Ysenheim ritter” renounced his rights over Willisau and Azuel which he held from “fro Jordana min wirtin...von fro Ursullen von Hasenburg ir...muter” in favour of “graff Johansen von Arberg unserm...bruder unn swager” by charter dated 10 May 1377[2051]. “Jordana von Arberg, Henmans vom Hus...wirtin” sold her rights to Hasenburg and Willisau inherited from “unser...mutter Ursellen...von Hasenburg” by charter dated 16 May 1377[2052]. m HENMANN vom Huss von Isenheim, son of --- (-after 16 May 1377).

b) GAUTHIER d´Arberg (-1349). “Walther von Arberg Probst ze Munster in Grendval” acknowledged the rights of “mines Bruder Kinden und ze miner Swester, Fro Ursulen, mines Bruder...Graf Gerhartz Husfrovwe” by charter dated 26 Aug 1339[2053].

c) ISABELLE d´Arberg (-before Aug 1359). A charter dated 17 Nov 1366 records the arbitration settling disputes between “Johannem comitem et dominum de Vaulangins” and “Johannem comitem Gruerie dominum de Montsalvens militem” over demands made by the former from the latter “cum domina Ysabella de Vaulangins olim consors prefati domini de Montsalvens awuncula mea” relating to the dowry of the last named[2054]. m as his first wife, JEAN Comte de Gruyère, son of RODOLPHE de Gruyère & his wife Contesson --- (-16 Jan or 12 Feb [1369/71]).

d) daughter . “Walther...abbet ze Engelberg” agreed with “Graven Johanse von Arberg” to receive “zwein jungvrowen sinen tochtren --- dien jungesten” in the convent by charter dated 25 Jun 1323[2055].

e) daughter . “Walther...abbet ze Engelberg” agreed with “Graven Johanse von Arberg” to receive “zwein jungvrowen sinen tochtren --- dien jungesten” in the convent by charter dated 25 Jun 1323[2056].

3. ULRIC d´Arberg (-after 21 Oct 1299). “Wilhelmus dominus de Arberg domicellus” and his supporters except “Johanne, Thyeterico et Ulrico de Arberg fratribus meis et Rodulpho quondam castellano de Arconcye” made peace with the commune of Freiburg by charter dated 30 Mar 1292[2057]. “Petrus...Basiliensis episcopus, Johannes, Uldricus et Thetericus de Arberk fratres” and “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” agreed an arbitrator to settle disputes by charter dated 14 Aug 1296[2058]. “Johannes de Arberg, Uldricus et Thetericus fratres et condomini de Vallengins” settled a dispute with the chapter of Saint-Imier by charter dated 21 Oct 1299[2059].

4. THIERRY d´Arberg (-after 21 Oct 1299). “Wilhelmus dominus de Arberg domicellus” and his supporters except “Johanne, Thyeterico et Ulrico de Arberg fratribus meis et Rodulpho quondam castellano de Arconcye” made peace with the commune of Freiburg by charter dated 30 Mar 1292[2060]. “Rodulphus dominus Novi Castri” and “Johannes de Harber condominus de Valengins...et Thetrico fratremeo” agreed arbitrators to settle disputes by charter dated Jan 1294[2061]. “Petrus...Basiliensis episcopus, Johannes, Uldricus et Thetericus de Arberk fratres” and “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” agreed an arbitrator to settle disputes by charter dated 14 Aug 1296[2062]. “Johannes de Arberg, Uldricus et Thetericus fratres et condomini de Vallengins” settled a dispute with the chapter of Saint-Imier by charter dated 21 Oct 1299[2063].

5. PIERRE d´Arberg (-after 14 Aug 1296). “Petrus...Basiliensis episcopus, Johannes, Uldricus et Thetericus de Arberk fratres” and “Rodulphus comes et dominus Novi Castri” agreed an arbitrator to settle disputes by charter dated 14 Aug 1296[2064].

JEAN d´Arberg, son of GERARD d´Arberg & his wife Ursula von Hasenburg (-1383). “Johannes de Arberg domicellus dominus de Vaulengyn” donated property to Fontaine-André, with the consent of “Ludovici domini et comitis Novi Castri advunculi mei”, for the soul of “Girardi quondam patris mei”, by charter dated 17 Jun 1351[2065]. “Ursule von Hasenburg...frouwe graf Heinrichs von Nellenburg, burgerin ze Zofingen” granted “ir grafschaft ze Willisouwa” to “graf Johans von Valenginz ir sones” by charter dated 28 Sep 1364[2066].

m (contract 12 May 1355) MATHILDE de Neuchâtel, daughter of THIBAUT [V] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his first wife Jeanne de Chalon (-after 27 Sep 1393). The marriage contract of “Thiebauz sires de Nuefchestel de la dyocise de Besancon...Mahaut fille” and “messire Jehanz dArbey sires de Valangin” is dated 12 May 1355[2067]. “Gräfin Maha geborn von Nuwenburg” opened her fortress Willisau to the troops of Leopold Duke of Austria, by charter dated 7 Jul 1386[2068]. “Mahal de Neufchastel contesse et dame de Valengin et Guillaume dErberg escuier filz jaidiz de...Jeham dErberg jaidiz seignour de Valengin et de ma dicte dame dessus dicte” confirmed franchises to the inhabitants by charter dated 27 Sep 1393[2069].

Jean & his wife had three children:

1. BERNARD d´Arberg (-after 6 Feb 1382). The marriage contract of “graffe Johans von Arberg herre ze Vallesis...Janaten unser tochter” and “herrn Otton von Stouffen” is dated 6 Feb 1382 and names “graffe Bedrnhart unser...Joihans sun”[2070].

2. GUILLAUME d´Arberg . “Mahal de Neufchastel contesse et dame de Valengin et Guillaume dErberg escuier filz jaidiz de...Jeham dErberg jaidiz seignour de Valengin et de ma dicte dame dessus dicte” confirmed franchises to the inhabitants by charter dated 27 Sep 1393[2071].

- SEIGNEURS d´ARBERG, SEIGNEURS de VALANGIN[2072].

3. JEANNE d´Arberg . The marriage contract of “graffe Johans von Arberg herre ze Vallesis...Janaten unser tochter” and “herrn Otton von Stouffen” is dated 6 Feb 1382[2073]. m (contract 6 Feb 1382) OTTO von Staufen, son of ---.

Chapter 8. VAUD and VALAIS

The ecclesiastical diocese of Lausanne (pagus Ultrajuranus) included three distinct counties during the rule of the Rudolfian kings of Burgundy, the county of Vaud (comitatus Waldensis), the county of Avenches or Vully (comitatus Vuisliancensis) and the county of Bargen (comitatus Bargensis)[2074]. Hisely sketches the territorial limits of the early county of Vaud and suggests that it included all the territory north of Lake Geneva as far as Lake Neuchâtel, west of the river Sarine (Saane), including the "Hochgau" or Ogo in which the county of Gruyère later evolved[2075]. "Comitatu Waldense" is first named in a charter of Emperor Karl III dated 885[2076]. The cartulary of Notre-Dame de Lausanne records that Henri Bishop of Lausanne, who was ordained in 985 and was bishop for 25 years, acquired "comitatum Waldense" from "domino imperatore Henrico" [Emperor Heinrich II][2077].

The county of Valais appears to have been controlled by the bishop of Sion. The only separate family of counts so far identified in Valais were the comtes de Granges, who appear briefly in the second half of the 12th century. This chapter also sets out the family of the Sires de la Tour et de Châtillon who were prominent nobles in Sion.

A. COMTES de VAUD

1. TEUDON (-after 1009). "Teudonis comitis" subscribed a charter of the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune dated 1002[2078]. He was banished and his property confiscated in 1009[2079].

Two brothers:

1. LAMBERT (-after 1 Apr 1018). "…Teodoenus comes, Lanbertus et frater eius, Adalbertus, Willingus…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[2080]. "Anselmo episcopo, Lamberto comite, Willingo, Rodulfo, Bertaldo, Udolrico et Adalberto" witnessed the charter dated [1009/10] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy donated property to Romainmotier[2081]. "Sigismundus" donated "hereditatem quam Lambertus comes michi dedit in villa…Belmedense…in comitatu Waldense" to Romainmotier, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Sigismundo et Umberto", by charter dated 1013[2082]. "Domni Umberti comes, Lambertus comes…" witnessed the charter dated 1 Apr 1018 under which "Ratcherius" confirmed a donation to "Sancti Petri Romani monasterio"[2083]. m ---. The name of Lambert´s wife is not known. Lambert & his wife had one child:

a) ERMENBURGE (-26 Oct ----, after 16 Apr 1028). Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed the donation of "medietatem ecclesiæ S. Gorgonii in villa…Albonna in episcopate Vesontiensi", and other property which "Lambertus pater eius" had accepted from the king, by "Hermenburgæ nobiliori schrinæ ortæ" whom "Umberto" had married, by charter dated 16 Apr 1028[2084]. The necrology of Besançon cathedral records the death in Oct “E” of “Ermenburgis mater Hugonis Bisuntiensis Archeip.”[2085]. m HUMBERT [II] Sire de Salins, son of HUMBERT [I] Sire de Salins [Mâcon] & his wife [Wandelmodis ---] (-25 Jul, after Jan 971, bur Besançon Saint-Paul).

2. ADALBERT (-after 1002). "…Teodoenus comes, Lanbertus et frater eius, Adalbertus, Willingus…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[2086].

B. BARONS de VAUD

LOUIS [I] de Savoie, son of THOMAS [II] Conte [Marchese] del Piemonte & his second wife Beatrice Fieschi ([1254]-[10 Jan 1302/27 Apr 1303], maybe 8 Jan 1303). A second testament of "Beatrix relicta…Dom. Reymundi Berengarii comitis provinciæ", dated 22 Feb 1264, adds bequests to "Thomam Amedeum et Ludovicum filios quondam Dom. Thome fratris mei…Alienore filie predicti comitis Thome…"[2087]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2088], Comte Louis was born in Oct 1250 but, for the same reasons as cited in relation to the birth of his older brother Thomas (see the document SAVOY), this date looks unlikely. Baron de Vaud, Seigneur de Moudon, de Romont, de Rue, de Contrey, de Saillon, de Nyon et d'Aubon in 1286, accorded him by his brother Amedée V Comte de Savoie to assure his acceptance of the latter's accession as Count[2089]. "Lois de Savoie Sire de Waut" agreed peace with the town of Fribourg by charter dated 1292[2090]. "Ludovicus de Sabaudia dominus Vaudi" sold the village of "Forel iuxta Savignietum" to the bishop of Lausanne[2091]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" made at Naples 10 Jan 1301 chooses his burial "nella Chiesa di S Pietro dell'Ara di Napoli", appoints "Ludovico di Lui figlio primogenito" or in default "Pietro alto suo figlio Giuniore, e di Lui fratello uterino", and makes bequests "a Bianca, e Cattarina sue figlie…di Lui Consorte Isabella", referring to the possibility of a posthumous child born from his wife[2092]. He died before 27 Apr 1303, the date of the contract of marriage between "Pietro di Grançon Nipote d'Ottone Signore di Grançon" and "Bianca figlia del fu Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud"[2093]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 8 Jan of "d. Ludouicus de Sabaudia" and his donation of revenue from "Cletis…[et] Niudini"[2094].

m firstly ADELINE de Lorraine, daughter of MATHIEU II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Catherine de Limbourg (1251 or before-before 1278). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

m secondly (1278) as her second husband, JEANNE de Montfort, widow of GUY [VI] Comte de Forez [Albon], daughter of PHILIPPE II de Montfort-l'Amaury Seigneur de Castres et de la Ferté-Alais & his wife Jeanne de Lévis ([1255/60]-1300). The court of Lyon confirmed the guardianship of "Gioanni figlio pupillo di Guidone Conte di Forest" naming "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Madre del detto Gioanni" and her second marriage with "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud fratello del Conte Amedeo" by charter dated 23 Jun 1283[2095]. The testament of "dominæ Joannæ de Monteforti quondam comitissæ Forensis, uxorisque quondam…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" dated Nov 1293 chooses her burial "in cimiterio Fratrum Minorum Montisbrisonis" and makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora, Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…a Pietro di Lei figlio…altri suoi Benidto Lodovico suo figlio"[2096]. She is not named in the agreement dated 15 May 1295 which records the partition of property between her brother and sisters[2097], which suggests that she may have died before that date.

m thirdly (contract 1 May 1301) as her third husband, ISABELLE d'Aulnay, widow firstly of BALDONE Signore di Seminara, and secondly of ROBERT de Sauriac, Grand Seneschal of the Kingdom of Sicily, daughter of --- d'Aulnay & his wife --- (-30 Oct 1341). "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" granted "Isabella d'Aulnai sua Consorte" the castle of Iverdun in the diocese of Lausanne by charter dated 1 May 1301[2098]. The contract of marriage between "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Isabella d'Aulnay" is dated 1 May 1301[2099]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 makes bequests "…di Lui Consorte Isabella", referring to the possibility of a posthumous child born from his wife[2100].

Baron Louis & his first wife had one child:

1. LAURE de Savoie (before 1278-1334). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (after 1324) as his third wife, JEAN [I] Comte de Forez, son of GUY [VI] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his wife Jeanne de Montfort ([1275/76]-3 Jul 1334).

Baron Louis & his second wife had eleven children:

2. ISABELLE de Savoie (-[Apr 1289/May 1290]). The contract of marriage between "Beraldo Signore di Mercoeur" and "Isabella di Savoia figlia del fu Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud di Gioanna di Monfort sua seconda Moglie" is dated 31 Mar 1289[2101]. It is assumed that Isabelle was one of her parents´ older children, who died before the birth of her younger sister of the same name. Betrothed (31 Mar 1289) to BERAUD [VIII] Sire de Mercœur, son of BERAUD [VII] Sire de Mercœur & his wife Blanche de Salins (-5 Apr 1321).

3. MARGUERITE de Savoie (-7 Apr 1313, bur Wadgassen). The contract of marriage between "Gio. di Chalon figlio di Stefano Conte d'Auxerre" and "Margarita figlia primogenita di Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated Apr 1293[2102]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2103]. The contract of marriage between "Margarita di Savoia Sorella di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud Vedova di Gio. di annoiri" and "Simone figlio del Conte Gio. di Salbruc" is dated 21 Jun 1309[2104]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Baron de Vaud names his nephew Jean de Saarbrucken and his two sisters[2105]. m firstly (contract Apr 1293, 1 Apr 1293) JEAN de Salins Seigneur de Vignory et de Saint-Dizier, son of ETIENNE de Chalon Seigneur de Rouvres [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Jeanne de Vignory, dame de Vignory (-before 1307). m secondly (contract Vienne 22 May 1309, 21 Jun 1309) SIMON von Saarbrücken, son of JOHANN I Graf von Saarbrücken [Commercy] & his first wife Mathilde d'Aspremont (-1325).

4. JEANNE de Savoie (-after 29 Oct 1360). The contract of marriage between "Guglielmo Signore di Gex" and "Gioanetta figlia di Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 5 Feb 1293[2106]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2107]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Comte de Vaud names his sister Jeanne de Savoie dame de Gex[2108]. m (contract 5 Feb 1293) GUILLAUME de Joinville Seigneur de Gex, son of SIMON de Joinville Seigneur de Gex & his wife Léonète de Gex (-after 1310).

5. LOUIS [II] de Savoie ([1290]-Feb 1349). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Pietro di Lei figlio…altri suoi Benidto Lodovico suo figlio"[2109]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 appoints "Ludovico di Lui figlio primogenitor"[2110]. Her father's testamentary codicil dated 10 Jan 1301, made in Naples, names his sons Louis and Pierre, his daughters Blanche and Catherine, and the possibility of a child by his wife[2111]. He succeeded his father in 1302 as Baron de Vaud. Elected Senator of Rome 1 Aug 1310, he served until Jul 1312, during which time he defended Rome against the supporters of Robert King of Naples [Anjou-Capet][2112]. He renounced all claims to the county of Savoie in 1314 in return for an annual pension of 300 livres and the grant of certain fiefdoms[2113]. Comte Amedée V named him Lieutenant General in Canavese, Piemonte in 1322. He was appointed a member of the Supreme Council of the States of Savoy 1330. Aymon Comte de Savoie named him as one of the guardians of his minor son Comte Amedée VI under his will 11 Jun 1343[2114]. The testament of "Lodovico secundo di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 29 Mar 1340 chooses his burial "nell'Abazia, o sia nella Chiesa dell'Abazia d'Altacomba", names "Ludovico Signore di Vaud suo Padre", makes bequests "ad Isabella di Challon sua Consorte…Cattarina sua figlia…al conte Guidone di Fore zed a Raimundo suo fratello…ed a Gio. di Salabruschi, ed alle due Sorelle di Lui nipoti alter…a Ludovico di Nevfchâtel, ed alle due Sorelle…a Gioanna di Savoia Signora di Gex sua Sorella, nel caso, che sii in vita, altrimenti a suoi figliuoli…a Beatrice di Savoia Dama di Clermont, o a suoi figliuoli…a suoi Nipoti Ottone di Grançon, e Guglielmo suo fratello, ed alle Loro Sorelle" and appoints "stesso Conte Aymone, Isabella di Challon sua Consorte, li Vescovi di Losana, Geneva, Belley" as his executors[2115]. A testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 18 Jan 1349 confirms bequests made to "Isabella di Challon sua Consorte" and refers to the dowry of "Cattarina sua figlia, Moglie del Principe Rodolfo Conte d'Eu e di Guines"[2116]. m (9 Jul 1309) ISABELLE de Chalon Dame de Joigny, de Broyes et de Chavannes, daughter of JEAN [I] de Chalon Seigneur d'Arlay [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Marguerite de Bourgogne [Capet] (-[13 Jun 1352/19 Jun 1359]). "Gioanni di Challon Signore d'Arlay" and "--- di Savoia Signore di Vaud" agreed to transfer property as part of the dowry of "Isabella di Chalon sua Sorella Moglie di detto Signore di Vaud" dated Feb 1309[2117], although "sorella" is presumably an error for "figlia". The contract of marriage between "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Isabella figlia di Gio. di Chalon Signore d'Arlai" is dated 9 Jul 1309[2118]. A charter dated 9 Jul 1309 confirms the marriage between “Jehans de Chalon sires d´Allay…Ysabel sa fille” and “messires Loys de Savoie sires de Waut”, and also names “l´arcevesque de Besençon, frère doudit Jehan” and “la contesse de La Marche tante de ladite Ysabel”[2119]. "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" lifted the obligation of "Guglielmo di Montagny suo Nipote" relating to the dowry for "Isabella di Chalon sua Consorte" by charter dated Dec 1332[2120]. The testament of "Lodovico secundo di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 29 Mar 1340 makes bequests "ad Isabella di Challon sua Consorte…"[2121]. A charter dated 10 Mar 1352, under which "Guillermus comes Namurcensis dominus Vuaudi" issued an arbitral decision relating to a dispute between the chapter of Lausanne and "dominum Iohannem condominium Albone militem", records the intervention of "illustres dominas dominam Ysabellam de Cabilone et dominam Katerinam de Sabaudia eius filiam, conjugem nostrum dominas Waudi" in a certain aspect of the dispute[2122]. "Ysabella de Scabellione domina Novicastri relicta…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" granted rights in her lands to "consanguineorum nostrorum Guilliermi de Grandissono et Ioannis dominorum Albone" by charter dated 13 Jun 1352[2123]. Baron Louis [II] & his wife had two children:

a) CATHERINE de Savoie (-18 Jan 1388, bur Namur, couvent des Franciscains). Her first marriage is confirmed by an agreement dated 22 Jan 1339 between "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Cattarina di Savoia sua figlia Moglie d'Azone Visconti Signore di Milano" relating to the payment of her dowry[2124]. The testament of "Lodovico secundo di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 29 Mar 1340 makes bequests "…Cattarina sua figlia…"[2125]. The Chronique des comtes d´Eu, written in 1390, records that "Raoul", son of "Raoul", married "madame Catherine de Savoye"[2126]. The contract of marriage between "Rodolfo d'Eu Conte di Guines" and "Cattarina figlia di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated Dec 1340[2127]. The testament of "Cattarina di Savoia Contessa di Guines" dated 6 May 1343 appoints as her heirs, if she has no children, "Isabella di Challon sua Madre e premorando questa, Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud suo Padre", chooses her burial "nel Convento de' P. P. Minori di Mion, ove resta sepolto Gio. di Savoia suo fratello", and names "Conte Rodolfo suo marito"[2128]. A testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 18 Jan 1349 confirms bequests made to "Isabella di Challon sua Consorte" and refers to the dowry of "Cattarina sua figlia, Moglie del Principe Rodolfo Conte d'Eu e di Guines"[2129]. Her third marriage is confirmed by an agreement between "Beatrisina di Savoia Vedova di Gaufredo Signore di Clermont" and "Guglielmo Signore di Namur e Cattarina di Savoia sua Consorte figlia di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Mar 1356 which concerns the former's renunciation of property connected with her dowry[2130]. The date of her third marriage is indicated by a charter dated 10 Mar 1352 under which "Guillermus comes Namurcensis dominus Vuaudi" issued an arbitral decision relating to a dispute between the chapter of Lausanne and "dominum Iohannem condominium Albone militem"[2131]. She sold Vaud to Amedée VI Comte de Savoie at Morges 19 Jun 1359 for 160,000 florins[2132]. m firstly (Milan 1 or 10 Oct 1330) AZZONE Visconti Lord of Milan, son of GALEAZZO I Visconti Lord of Milan & his wife Beatrice d'Este (Ferrara 7 Dec 1302-Milan 16 Aug 1339, bur Milan). No issue. m secondly (contract Dec 1340, before 19 Dec 1340[2133]) RAOUL [II] de Brienne Comte d'Eu et de Guines, son of RAOUL I de Brienne Comte d'Eu & his wife Jeanne de Mello, dame de Lormes et de Chateau-Chinon (-beheaded Paris 19 Nov 1350). Connétable de France. No issue. m thirdly (before 10 Mar 1352) GUILLAUME I "le Riche" Comte de Namur, son of JEAN I Comte de Namur [Flanders-Dampierre] & his second wife Marie d'Artois [Capet] (1324-1 Oct 1391, bur Namur, couvent des Franciscains).

b) JEAN de Savoie (-killed in battle Laupen 21 Jun 1339). His parentage is confirmed by the contracts of marriage between "Gio. di Savoia figlio di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Margarita di Chalon figlia di Gio. Signore di Chalon e d'Auxerre" dated 14 Mar 1333 and 18 Dec 1337[2134]. Seigneur de Visieu. The Narratio de Conflictus Laufensis names "dominus Iohannes filius domini Ludwici de Sabaudia domini Waudi" among those killed at Laupen in 1339[2135]. The History of Henricus Dapifer de Diessenhoven records that "filius…comitem Ludewicum de Sabaudia…Rudolfo [comitem Rudolphum de Nidow], Gerhardo [comitem Gerhardum de Waleis]" were killed at the siege of "castrum…Loupen" in 1339 from the context[2136]. m (contracts 14 Mar 1333 and 18 Dec 1337, 14 Mar 1329) as her first husband, MARGUERITE d'Auxerre dame de Courtenot, daughter of JEAN II Comte d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Alix de Bourgogne dame de Montfleur (-11 Oct 1378). Two contracts of marriage between "Gio. di Savoia figlio di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" and "Margarita di Chalon figlia di Gio. Signore di Chalon e d'Auxerre" are dated 14 Mar 1333 and 18 Dec 1337[2137]. A dispute between "Lodovico di Savoia di Vaud" and "Conte d'Auxeres suo Suocero" concerning the dowry of "Margarita di Savoia sua figlia" was settled by charter dated 8 May 1340[2138]. She married secondly Henri de Vienne Seigneur d'Antigny.

Baron Louis [II] had one possible illegitimate child:

c) [BONNE de Savoie (-2 Mar or May 1342). Bonne [Guta] is named in Europäische Stammtafeln[2139] as the legitimate daughter of Louis de Vaud and as wife of the two husbands shown here, but the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. She is not named in the 29 Mar 1340 testament of her father[2140]. It is unlikely that the wife of Duke Bolko II could have been the legitimate daughter of Louis [II] Baron de Vaud: her son was born in [1322/27] when the legitimate children of Baron Louis must still have been under child-bearing age. m firstly MATTHIAS Graf von Trenczin, son of --- (-1318). m secondly ([1321/22]) BOLKO II Duke of Münsterberg, son of BOLKO I Duke of Jauer and Schweidnitz [Piast] & his wife Beatrix von Brandenburg [Askanier] ([1 Feb 1300/1301]-11 Jun 1341).]

6. PIERRE de Savoie (-killed in battle Rome 21 Mar 1312). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Pietro di Lei figlio…altri suoi Benidto Lodovico suo figlio"[2141]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 names "Pietro alto suo figlio Giuniore, e di Lui fratello uterino"[2142]. He was killed recapturing Rome for his brother and Emperor Heinrich VII from supporters of Robert King of Naples [Anjou-Capet].

7. BEATRICE de Savoie (-after 10 Mar 1356). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2143]. Béatrice de Savoie, dame de Clermont was named as a beneficiary under the 29 Mar 1340 testament of her brother Louis II Baron de Vaud[2144], although according to Europäische Stammtafeln she died in 1338[2145]. An agreement between "Beatrisina di Savoia Vedova di Gaufredo Signore di Clermont" and "Guglielmo Signore di Namur e Cattarina di Savoia sua Consorte figlia di Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Mar 1356 concerns her renunciation of property connected with her dowry[2146]. m (1301) GEOFFROY [I] Seigneur de Clermont [en Dauphiné], son of AIMAR de Clermont Seigneur de la Chapelle & his wife Alix de Thoire-Villars (-15 Aug 1332).

8. ELEONORE de Savoie (-24 Mar 1334). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2147]. The contract of marriage between "Rodolfo Signore di Neufchâtel" and "Eleonora figlia di Ludovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 18 Oct 1294[2148]. The martyrology of Neuchâtel records the death 24 Mar 1333 (presumably O.S.) of “domina Elienor de Sabaudia domina Novi Castri”[2149]. m (contract 18 Oct 1294, 28 Oct 1294) RODOLPHE Comte et Seigneur de Neufchâtel, son of AMEDEE Seigneur de Neufchâtel & his wife Jordane de La Sarraz dame de Belmont [Grandson] (-22 Mar 1343).

9. CATHERINE de Savoie (-1305). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2150]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 makes bequests "a Bianca, e Cattarina sue figlie…"[2151].

10. BLANCHE de Savoie (-after Apr 1323). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2152]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 makes bequests "a Bianca, e Cattarina sue figlie…"[2153]. The contract of marriage between "Pietro di Grançon Nipote d'Ottone Signore di Grançon" and "Bianca figlia del fu Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 27 Apr 1303[2154]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Comte de Vaud names his nephew Otto de Grandson, Guillaume his brother and his sisters[2155]. m (contract 27 Apr 1303) PIERRE de Grandson Sire de Belmont, son of JACQUES Sire de Grandson & his wife Béatrice de Neufchâtel (-3 Jul 1349). He succeeded his uncle in 1328 as Sire de Grandson.

11. GUILLAUME de Savoie (after Nov 1293-). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. He is not named in his mother's Nov 1293 testament so was presumably born after that date[2156]. Seigneur de Biolley. m as her first husband, NICOLE d'Alamant, daughter of GERARD Seigneur d'Alamant & his wife ---. Her origin, as well as both her marriages, are proved by an agreement between "Umberto di Rossiglione" and "Luigi di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 4 Jul 1344 names "Nicola moglie del medesimo, e figlia di Girardo Signore d'Alamant, e Moglie in prime nozze di Guglielmo di Savoia fratello del sudetto Luigi"[2157]. She married secondly (before 4 Jul 1344) Umberto di Rossiglione.

12. ISABELLE de Savoie (after Nov 1293-). She is not named in his mother's Nov 1293 testament so was presumably born after that date[2158]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m HUMBERT [II] de Montluel, son of ---.

C. SEIGNEURS d´AUBONNE

The castle of Aubonne was situated about 19 kilometres west of Lausanne. in what is today the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, in the valley of the Aubonne river. The family of the seigneurs d´Aubonne first emerges from the records in the mid-11th century. The charters quoted below show that, from the early 13th century at least, the seigneurie d´Aubonne was divided between the male members of each succeeding generation of the family, who are all referred to as "condomini/co-seigneurs". Guerry co-Seigneur d´Aubonne, head of the senior branch of the family, sold his interests in Aubonne to Pierre Comte de Savoie in 1259. Beatrix, daughter of Comte Pierre, transferred this interest to her maternal aunt Beatrix de Faucigny, mother of Humbert [III] Sire de Thoire et Villars. It eventually passed in the early 14th century to Agnes, daughter of Humbert [III], who was the wife of Guillaume Alamandi (see Part D of this chapter for their descendants). The seigneurie d´Aubonne was the subject of continual disputes between the holders of the various competing sub-divided interests. In the late 14th century, the interests of the "Alamandi" seigneurs were consolidated in the hands of the comtes de Gruyère, while the younger branch of the original Aubonne family, descended from Jacques [II] Seigneur d´Aubonne, younger brother of co-Seigneur Guerry, continued to hold their share. The friction between the two groups persisted well into the 15th century.

Two brothers, parents not known:

1. DODON d´Aubonne . "Turumbertus" donated property "in pago Equestrico in villa Balgeello" to Romainmotier "per manu advocati meo Dooni", undated but dated by Charrière to first half 11th century, possibly late 10th century[2159]. An undated charter, dated to [1049/1109], records that Romainmotier granted land "in villa Brucinis…[et] in villa Germaniaco…helemosinam Turumberti fratris Dodoni de Albona"[2160].

2. TURUMBERT [I] d´Aubonne . "Turumbertus" donated property "in pago Equestrico in villa Balgeello" to Romainmotier "per manu advocati meo Dooni", undated but dated by Charrière to first half 11th century, possibly late 10th century[2161]. The use of the advocatus suggests that the donor held ecclesiastical office, although the text does not state this. If this is correct, he was a different person from the Turumbert [II]. An undated charter, dated to [1049/1109], records that Romainmotier granted land "in villa Brucinis…[et] in villa Germaniaco…helemosinam Turumberti fratris Dodoni de Albona"[2162].

1. TURUMBERT [II] d´Aubonne . As indicated above, it is likely that Turumbert [II] was a different person from Turumbert [I]. If this is correct, it is possible that Turumbert [II] was a descendant of Dodon, although the latter name is not repeated in his known descendants. m ---. The name of Turumbert´s wife is not known. Turumbert [II] & his wife had [two] children:

a) GEROLD d´Aubonne . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2163]. Charrière dates this charter to the second half of the 11th century[2164].

b) [--- . The word "nepotes" in the document quoted below gives rise to the usual problem about the precise relationship which it indicates. In addition, there is no indication whether the five subscribers were all born from the same parents or that they were related in the male line. m ---.] [Five children]:

i) [AMAURY . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2165].]

ii) [GUIDO . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2166].]

iii) [NANTELME [I] . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2167].]

iv) [DALMAS . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2168].]

v) [ODALRIC . "Geroldus filius Turumberti de Albonna" donated property and a serf to Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "nepotes mei Amalricus, Wido, Nantelmus, Dalmacius et Odulricus, canonicus"[2169]. Canon.]

1. HUMBERT d´Aubonne (-after 1172). Seigneur d´Aubonne. Pope Alexander III in a bull dated 12 May [1165] confirmed the privileges of the monastery of Bonmont, including the donation by "Humberti de Pringins et Petri filii eius et Humberti de Albona, ecclesiam de Vizo…"[2170]. "Domini Humberti de Albona" is named in one of the donations to the abbey of Bonmont which are confirmed by Arducius Bishop of Geneva by charter dated 1172, and "Humbertus de Albona et Jacobus filius eius" witnessed another of the donations in the same charter[2171]. "Humbertus de Albona, Jacobus filius eius…" witnessed an undated charter which records a donation by "Oggerius de Marins" to the abbey of Bonmont, presumably dated to late-12th century[2172]. m ---. The name of Humbert´s wife is not known. It appears chronologically possible that she was Pétronille, daughter of ---, who is named by Pope Alexander III in a bull dated 12 May [1165] which confirmed the privileges of the monastery of Bonmont, and includes the donation by "Petronillæ de Albona grangiam de Clareins" which is cited in the document before her supposed husband´s donation[2173]. Humbert & his wife had three children:

a) NANTELME [II] d´Aubonne (-after 1204). Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2174]. "Nantelmus dominus de Albona et Guerricus filius eius…" witnessed a charter dated 1204 which records an agreement between the abbey of Bonmont and "Reimundus de S. Simphoriano"[2175]. m firstly GERRIETTE, daughter of --- (-[17 Mar 1197/1200]). "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2176]. m secondly ([1198/1204]) ALIX, daughter of --- (-after Mar 1235). "Guerricus dominus de Albona" confirmed a donation to Bonmont abbey by his vassal "Gerardus miles de Sotens" of property near "vineam Alyz uxoris Nantelmi de Albona quondam defuncti", by charter dated Mar 1235[2177]. Nantelme & his first wife had three children:

i) GUERRY d´Aubonne (-[23 Aug 1259/19 Aug 1263]). "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2178]. "Nantelmus dominus de Albona et Guerricus filius eius…" witnessed a charter dated 1204 which records an agreement between the abbey of Bonmont and "Reimundus de S. Simphoriano"[2179]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne.

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ii) JACQUES [II] d´Aubonne (-[1235/36]). "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2180]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne.

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iii) ETIENNE d´Aubonne (-after 23 Aug 1255). "Guerricum dominum Albonæ" agreed an exchange of property with "Petrum de Sabaudia", with the consent of "Clementia uxore et Stephano fratre eiusdem Guerrici", by charter dated 23 Aug 1255[2181].

Nantelme & his second wife had one child:

iv) PIERRE d´Aubonne "Putoux/Posthume" (-after 1269). "Guerricus dns de Albona…et Clemencia uxor mea" confirmed donations to Romainmotier, with the consent of "Petrus Putoz frater meus miles et Froyn uxor sua", by charter dated Jun 1238[2182]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. m firstly FROIN, daughter of --- (-after Jun 1238). "Guerricus dns de Albona…et Clemencia uxor mea" confirmed donations to Romainmotier, with the consent of "Petrus Putoz frater meus miles et Froyn uxor sua", by charter dated Jun 1238[2183]. m secondly BINFA, daughter of --- (-after 1269). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Pierre & his first wife had one child:

(a) GUERRY d´Aubonne (-before 1237).

Pierre & his [first/second] wife had two children:

(b) ALEXIE d´Aubonne (-[1310/Oct 1312]). "Franciscus filius quondam domini Petri dicti Puttot condomini de Albona" donated all his property to "Alexie…sorori mee et fillis suis vel filiabus a Petro, filio Petri dicti de Albona, civis Lausannensis procreatis" by charter dated Dec 1283[2184]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. m firstly PIERRE d´Aubonne, son of PIERRE d´Aubonne & his wife ---. Citizen of Lausanne. m secondly (before 1310) PIERRE de Prangins, son of ---.

(c) ETIENNETTE d´Aubonne (-after 1293). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m JEAN de Saint-Oyen, son of --- (-after 1293).

Pierre & his second wife had one child:

(d) FRANÇOIS d´Aubonne (-after Dec 1283). "Franciscus filius quondam domini Petri dicti Puttot condomini de Albona" donated all his property to "Alexie…sorori mee et fillis suis vel filiabus a Petro, filio Petri dicti de Albona, civis Lausannensis procreatis" by charter dated Dec 1283[2185].

b) AIMON d´Aubonne .

c) JACQUES [I] d´Aubonne (-after 1172). "Humbertus de Albona et Jacobus filius eius" witnessed one of the donations to the abbey of Bonmont which are confirmed by Arducius Bishop of Geneva by charter dated 1172[2186]. "Humbertus de Albona, Jacobus filius eius…" witnessed an undated charter which records a donation by "Oggerius de Marins" to the abbey of Bonmont, presumably dated to late-12th century[2187].

- FAMILY d´AUBONNE[2188].

GUERRY d´Aubonne, son of NANTELME [II] Seigneur d´Aubonne & his first wife Gerriette --- (-[23 Aug 1259/19 Aug 1263]). "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2189]. "Nantelmus dominus de Albona et Guerricus filius eius…" witnessed a charter dated 1204 which records an agreement between the abbey of Bonmont and "Reimundus de S. Simphoriano"[2190]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Guerricus dominus de Albona" confirmed a donation to Bonmont abbey by his vassal "Gerardus miles de Sotens" of property near "vineam Alyz uxoris Nantelmi de Albona quondam defuncti", by charter dated Mar 1235, witnessed by "Willermus de Hyenz capellanus fratris mei domini Jacobi"[2191]. "Guerricus dominus Albone" granted toll exemptions to the monks of Oujon, with the consent of "Clementie uxoris mee", by charter dated Aug 1237[2192]. "Guerricus dns de Albona…et Clemencia uxor mea" confirmed donations to Romainmotier, with the consent of "Petrus Putoz frater meus miles et Froyn uxor sua", by charter dated Jun 1238[2193]. "Guerricum dominum Albonæ" agreed an exchange of property with "Petrum de Sabaudia", with the consent of "Clementia uxore et Stephano fratre eiusdem Guerrici", by charter dated 23 Aug 1255[2194]. "Guerricus de Albona miles" granted rights to vines to the abbey of Bonvont, with the consent of "Clemencie uxoris nostre, Stephani, Johannis et Aymonis, filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 22 Jul 1256[2195]. Guerry ceded the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Pierre Comte de Savoie 23 Aug 1259, whose daughter Beatrix transferred it to her maternal aunt Beatrix de Faucigny, mother of Humbert [III] Sire de Thoire et Villars, as a result of the judgment of Edmund, son of Henry III King of England, dated 3 Aug 1271[2196].

m CLEMENCE, daughter of --- (-after 22 Jul 1256). "Guerricus dominus Albone" granted toll exemptions to the monks of Oujon, with the consent of "Clementie uxoris mee", by charter dated Aug 1237[2197]. "Guerricus dns de Albona…et Clemencia uxor mea" confirmed donations to Romainmotier, with the consent of "Petrus Putoz frater meus miles et Froyn uxor sua", by charter dated Jun 1238[2198]. "Guerricum dominum Albonæ" agreed an exchange of property with "Petrum de Sabaudia", with the consent of "Clementia uxore et Stephano fratre eiusdem Guerrici", by charter dated 23 Aug 1255[2199]. "Guerricus de Albona miles" granted rights to vines to the abbey of Bonvont, with the consent of "Clemencie uxoris nostre, Stephani, Johannis et Aymonis, filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 22 Jul 1256[2200].

Guerry & his wife had three children:

1. ETIENNE d´Aubonne (-[22 Jul 1256/1262]). "Guerricus de Albona miles" granted rights to vines to the abbey of Bonvont, with the consent of "Clemencie uxoris nostre, Stephani, Johannis et Aymonis, filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 22 Jul 1256[2201].

2. JEAN d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Guerricus de Albona miles" granted rights to vines to the abbey of Bonvont, with the consent of "Clemencie uxoris nostre, Stephani, Johannis et Aymonis, filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 22 Jul 1256[2202]. A charter dated 17 Aug 1292 records the sale of property by "Iohannes de Albona domicellus" to Bonmont, which required ratification by "Symonem filium eius et per dominum Aymonem fratrem dicti Iohannis, monachum sancti Eugendi"[2203]. "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2204]. m ---. The name of Jean´s wife is not known. Jean & his wife had seven children:

a) SIMON d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). A charter dated 17 Aug 1292 records the sale of property by "Iohannes de Albona domicellus" to Bonmont, which required ratification by "Symonem filium eius et per dominum Aymonem fratrem dicti Iohannis, monachum sancti Eugendi"[2205]. "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2206].

b) GUILLAUME d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2207].

c) JACQUET d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2208].

d) HENRI d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2209].

e) MARGUERITE d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2210].

f) JACQUETTE d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2211].

g) CLEMENCE d´Aubonne (-after 2 Dec 1295). "Iohannes de Albona filius quondam domini Guerrici de Albona, militis, et Symon filius dicti Iohannis, domicelli" sold serfs to Bonmont, with the consent of "dictus Symon, Willermus, Iaquetus, Henricus, Marguareta, Iaqueta et Clemencia, liberi dicti Iohannis", by charter dated 2 Dec 1295[2212].

3. AIMON d´Aubonne (-after 17 Aug 1292). "Guerricus de Albona miles" granted rights to vines to the abbey of Bonvont, with the consent of "Clemencie uxoris nostre, Stephani, Johannis et Aymonis, filiorum nostrorum", by charter dated 22 Jul 1256[2213]. A charter dated 17 Aug 1292 records the sale of property by "Iohannes de Albona domicellus" to Bonmont, which required ratification by "Symonem filium eius et per dominum Aymonem fratrem dicti Iohannis, monachum sancti Eugendi"[2214]. Monk.

JACQUES [II] d´Aubonne, son of NANTELME [II] Seigneur d´Aubonne & his first wife Gerriette --- (-[1235/36]). "Nantelmus de Albona" settled disputes with the monastery of Bonvent, with the consent of "Gerrieta conjux Nantelmi…duobus filiis suis Guerrico et Jacobo", by charter dated 17 Mar 1197[2215]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Jacobus dominus de Albona" confirmed donations to Oujon by "antecessores mei" by charter dated 15 Feb 1212[2216]. "Jacobus de Albona miles" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore mea Beatriz", by charter dated 1219[2217]. "Guerricus dominus de Albona" confirmed a donation to Bonmont abbey by his vassal "Gerardus miles de Sotens" of property near "vineam Alyz uxoris Nantelmi de Albona quondam defuncti", by charter dated Mar 1235, witnessed by "Willermus de Hyenz capellanus fratris mei domini Jacobi"[2218]. "Jacobus dominus de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "domina Beatrix uxore mea et filiis meis Jacobo et Johanne", by charter dated 1235[2219].

m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-after 1262). "Jacobus de Albona miles" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore mea Beatriz", by charter dated 1219[2220]. "Jacobus dominus de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "domina Beatrix uxore mea et filiis meis Jacobo et Johanne", by charter dated 1235[2221]. "Beatrix uxor quondam domini Jacobi de Albona…et Jacobus filius meus, inmo filii mei et filie mee" by charter dated 1236[2222]. "Beatrix relicta Iacobi militis domini de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Iacobi et Iohannis filiorum suorum et omnium filiarum suarum" for the soul of "Jacobi mariti sui", by charter dated 1 Jul 1237[2223]. "Beatrix uxor quondam domini Jacobi de Albona et Jacobus filius meus" protected the rights of property donated to Oujon by charter dated Jul 1238[2224]. "Jacobus dom. Albonæ, Jacobi filius" granted "castro et burgo Albonæ" to Pierre de Savoie, with the consent of "Beatrice matre eius", by charter dated Mar 1242[2225]. "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2226].

Jacques & his wife had six children:

1. JACQUES [III] d´Aubonne ([1212/22]-[Jun 1274/Oct 1277]). "Jacobus dominus de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "domina Beatrix uxore mea et filiis meis Jacobo et Johanne", by charter dated 1235[2227]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Beatrix uxor quondam domini Jacobi de Albona…et Jacobus filius meus, inmo filii mei et filie mee" by charter dated 1236[2228]. "Beatrix relicta Iacobi militis domini de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Iacobi et Iohannis filiorum suorum et omnium filiarum suarum" for the soul of "Jacobi mariti sui", by charter dated 1 Jul 1237[2229]. "Beatrix uxor quondam domini Jacobi de Albona et Jacobus filius meus" protected the rights of property donated to Oujon by charter dated Jul 1238[2230]. The wording of these two charters suggests that Jacques [III] was still a minor when they were written. "Jacobus dom. Albonæ, Jacobi filius" granted "quidquid ipse et filius suus habent in castro et burgo Albonæ" to Pierre de Savoie, with the consent of "Beatrice matre eius", by charter dated Mar 1242[2231]. "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2232]. "Iacobi condomini de Albona domicelli, domini mei, Marguerete uxoris eius, Aymonis et Iohannis filiorum suorum" consented to a sale of property by "Iohannes de Sancto-Symphoriano" to "Nicholao dicto Magnyn burgensi de Albona", by charter dated Jun 1274[2233]. The date of his death is set by a charter dated Oct 1277 which records a sale by "Vuillielmus de Lavignie mistralis de Albona ex parte quondam Iacobi condomini de Albona" of the mestralie d´Aubonne to "domino P. episcopo Sydunensi, tutori Iohannini quondam filii Iacobi, condomini de Albona"[2234]. m firstly ---. The name of Jacques´s first wife is not known. However, the date of birth of his oldest son indicates that there must have been a first marriage. m secondly MARGUERITE [d´Oron, daughter of --- d´Oron & his wife ---]. "Iacobi condomini de Albona domicelli, domini mei, Marguerete uxoris eius, Aymonis et Iohannis filiorum suorum" consented to a sale of property by "Iohannes de Sancto-Symphoriano" to "Nicholao dicto Magnyn burgensi de Albona", by charter dated Jun 1274[2235]. Her family origin is suggested by the charter dated Sep 1285 under which her son "Johannes filius quondam Jacobi condomini de Albona" acknowledged a debt to "domini P…episcopi Sedunensis avunculi mei"[2236]. Jacques [III] & his first wife had one child:

a) son (before Mar 1242-). His existence is confirmed by the charter dated Mar 1242 under which his father "Jacobus dom. Albonæ, Jacobi filius" granted "quidquid ipse et filius suus habent in castro et burgo Albonæ" to Pierre de Savoie[2237]. His absence from the charter dated Jun 1274 (see below) suggests that he had died before this date, unless he was the same person as Jacques [III]´s son Aimon.

Jacques [III] & his [first/second] wife had one child:

b) AIMON d´Aubonne (before [1248/56]-[Sep 1274/Oct 1277]). "Iacobi condomini de Albona domicelli, domini mei, Marguerete uxoris eius, Aymonis et Iohannis filiorum suorum" consented to a sale of property by "Iohannes de Sancto-Symphoriano" to "Nicholao dicto Magnyn burgensi de Albona", by charter dated Jun 1274[2238]. "Aymo, filius Iacobi, condomini de Albona" acted as guarantor, with the agreement of "dicti Iacobi patris mei", for the sale of property made with the consent of "Iacobi de Alamant domicelli" by charter dated Sep 1274[2239]. Aimon´s fulfilling this role presumably indicates that he had passed the age of majority by that date. This suggests that he may have been considerably older than his brother Jean [I] and therefore possibly born from his father´s first marriage. The age of majority in Vaud at that time has not been ascertained, although the charter dated Mar 1317, quoted below, suggests that it may have been 25 years. It is possible that Aimon was the same person as Jacques [III]´s unnamed son who is mentioned in 1242. It appears from the charter dated 1 Aug 1308 quoted below that Aimon was co-Seigneur d´Aubonne, maybe during the lifetime of his father, although no document has been found which refers directly to him with this title. Aimon presumably predeceased his father as he is not named in the charter dated Oct 1277 quoted above. Aimon had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

i) GUILLAUME (-after 1327). A charter dated 1 Aug 1308 records a sale of property to "Willielmo alumpno quondam…domini Aymonis quondam condomini de Albona"[2240].

Jacques [III] & his second wife had two children:

c) JEAN [I] d´Aubonne ([1259/67]-before Mar 1305). "Iacobi condomini de Albona domicelli, domini mei, Marguerete uxoris eius, Aymonis et Iohannis filiorum suorum" consented to a sale of property by "Iohannes de Sancto-Symphoriano" to "Nicholao dicto Magnyn burgensi de Albona", by charter dated Jun 1274[2241]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne.

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d) ARTAUD d´Aubonne (-after 10 Dec 1306). A representative of the convent of Romainmotier granted rights to "Arthaudus condominus Albone et balliuus Vuaudi" by charter dated 10 Dec 1306[2242].

2. JEAN d´Aubonne (-after May 1244). "Jacobus dominus de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "domina Beatrix uxore mea et filiis meis Jacobo et Johanne", by charter dated 1235[2243]. "Beatrix relicta Iacobi militis domini de Albona" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Iacobi et Iohannis filiorum suorum et omnium filiarum suarum" for the soul of "Jacobi mariti sui", by charter dated 1 Jul 1237[2244]. "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2245].

3. JORDANE d´Aubonne (-after May 1244). "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2246].

4. ALIX d´Aubonne (-after May 1244). "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2247].

5. LEONETE d´Aubonne (-after May 1244). "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2248].

6. CLEMENCE d´Aubonne (-after May 1244). "Beatrix quondam uxor domini Jacobi de Albona et duo filii mei Jacobus et Johannes et quatuor filie mee…Jordana, Alays, Leoneta et Clementia" donated revenue to Oujon, with "dominum Guerricum dominum Albone et heredes eius" acting as guarantor, by charter dated May 1244[2249].

1. LOUIS d´Aubonne (-after 20 Oct 1301). The parentage of Louis is not known. Charrière suggests that he may have been the unnamed son of Jacques [III] Seigneur d´Aubonne, referred to in 1242 (see above). However, as noted above, there is an indication that Jacques [III]´s oldest son died young. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne.

JEAN [I] d´Aubonne, son of JACQUES [III] co-Seigneur d´Aubonne & his second wife Marguerite [d´Oron] ([1259/67]-before Mar 1305). "Iacobi condomini de Albona domicelli, domini mei, Marguerete uxoris eius, Aymonis et Iohannis filiorum suorum" consented to a sale of property by "Iohannes de Sancto-Symphoriano" to "Nicholao dicto Magnyn burgensi de Albona", by charter dated Jun 1274[2250]. Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Vuillielmus de Lavignie mistralis de Albona ex parte quondam Iacobi condomini de Albona" sold the mestralie d´Aubonne to "domino P. episcopo Sydunensi, tutori Iohannini quondam filii Iacobi, condomini de Albona" by charter dated Oct 1277[2251]. "Johannes filius quondam Jacobi condomini de Albona" acknowledged a debt to "domini P…episcopi Sedunensis avunculi mei" by charter dated Sep 1285, adding that his uncle had been his guardian "tamquam minor annis"[2252]. The wording of this document suggests that Jean [I] had recently arrived at the age of majority.

m BINFA, daughter of --- (-after 18 May 1350). "Binfa relicta domini Iohannis condomini de Albona et Iohannes filius eius" made a declaration relating to damage to the property of the chapter of Lausanne by charter dated 9 Apr 1313[2253]. "Binfa Bynfaz condomina de Albona et Iohannes eius filius minor viginti quinque annis major…quatuordecim" reached agreement with the chapter of Geneva about vines by charter dated Mar 1317[2254]. A charter dated 24 Feb 1319 records an agreement between "Guilelmum Alamandi et Agnetem de Villariis eius uxorem" and "dominam Bynfa et Iohannem eius filium condominos de Albona" relating to the establishment of a new town at Aubonne[2255].

Jean [I] & his wife had seven children:

1. JEAN [II] d´Aubonne ([1295/1303]-after 18 Sep 1369). Co-Seigneur d´Aubonne. "Binfa relicta domini Iohannis condomini de Albona et Iohannes filius eius" made a declaration relating to damage to the property of the chapter of Lausanne by charter dated 9 Apr 1313[2256]. "Binfa Bynfaz condomina de Albona et Iohannes eius filius minor viginti quinque annis major…quatuordecim" reached agreement with the chapter of Geneva about vines by charter dated Mar 1317[2257]. A charter dated 24 Feb 1319 records an agreement between "Guilelmum Alamandi et Agnetem de Villariis eius uxorem" and "dominam Bynfa et Iohannem eius filium condominos de Albona" relating to the establishment of a new town at Aubonne[2258]. The subservient position of Jean [II] in this charter suggests that he was still under age at that date. "Dominus Iohannes condominus de Albona miles" confirmed two legacies by "Margueretam ipsius militus relictam" and by "Eleenam relictam Iohannis de Lucingio de Dussillier, sororemque dicti militis" in favour of the abbey of Bonmont by charter dated 21 Mar 1344[2259]. The testament of "Domini Iohannis condomini Albone militis" is dated 18 May 1350, appoints "Humbertum filium suum" as heir to property which the testator received from "domina Margareta prima uxore sua filiaque quondam…domini Girardi de Orons militis", and appoints "ipsum puerum masculum" as his universal heir if born to "domina Iohanneta uxor sua filiaque…Iohannis domini de Aniuer, nunc pregnans"[2260]. "Ysabella de Scabellione domina Novicastri relicta…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" granted rights in her lands to "consanguineorum nostrorum Guilliermi de Grandissono et Ioannis dominorum Albone" by charter dated 13 Jun 1352[2261]. The family relationship between Jean [II] d´Aubonne and Isabelle de Chalon Dame de Vaud has not yet been ascertained. A codicil to the testament of "Domini Iohannis condomini Albone militis" is dated 18 Sep 1369 and names "Anthonium et Iacobum fratres, filios suos"[2262]. m firstly MARGUERITE d´Oron, daughter of GIRARD [III] Sire d´Oron & his wife --- (-[12 Jun 1342/21 Mar 1344]). "Dominus Iohannes condominus de Albona miles" confirmed two legacies by "Margueretam ipsius militis relictam" and by "Eleenam relictam Iohannis de Lucingio de Dussillier, sororemque dicti militis" in favour of the abbey of Bonmont by charter dated 21 Mar 1344[2263]. Despite the use of the word "relictam" in this charter, it is assumed from other documentation that Marguerite predeceased her husband and not the reverse. Her parentage is confirmed by the testament of her husband "Domini Iohannis condomini Albone militis", dated 18 May 1350, which appoints "Humbertum filium suum" as heir to property which the testator received from "domina Margareta prima uxore sua filiaque quondam…domini Girardi de Orons militis"[2264]. m secondly JOHANNETTE, daughter of JEAN Seigneur d´Anniviers & his wife --- (-after 11 Mar 1377). Her parentage is confirmed by the testament of her husband "Domini Iohannis condomini Albone militis", dated 18 May 1350, which appoints "ipsum puerum masculum" as his universal heir if born to "domina Iohanneta uxor sua filiaque…Iohannis domini de Aniuer, nunc pregnans"[2265]. Jean [II] & his first and second wives had children:

- CO-SEIGNEURS d´AUBONNE[2266].

2. HELENE d´Aubonne (-before 21 Mar 1344). "Dominus Iohannes condominus de Albona miles" confirmed two legacies by "Margueretam ipsius militis relictam" and by "Eleenam relictam Iohannis de Lucingio de Dussillier, sororemque dicti militis" in favour of the abbey of Bonmont by charter dated 21 Mar 1344[2267]. m JEAN de Lucinge de Duzillier, son of ---.

3. MARGUERITE d´Aubonne (-before 18 May 1350). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m HENRI Tavelli, citizen of Geneva, son of ---.

4. ELEONORE d´Aubonne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

5. ALEXIE d´Aubonne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

6. HENRIETTE d´Aubonne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

7. FRANÇOISE d´Aubonne . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

D. SEIGNEURS d´AUBONNE (ALAMANDI)

As noted above in the Introduction to Part C of the present chapter, the Alamandi family acquired in the early 14th century the interests of the older branch of the original family of the seigneurs d´Aubonne, which had been sold in 1259 by Guerry co-Seigneur d´Aubonne to Pierre Comte de Savoie. The seigneurie d´Aubonne was the subject of continual disputes between the holders of the various competing sub-divided interests. In the late 14th century, the interests of the "Alamandi" seigneurs were consolidated in the hands of the comtes de Gruyère, while the younger branch of the original Aubonne family (see Part C), descended from Jacques [II] Seigneur d´Aubonne, younger brother of co-Seigneur Guerry, continued to hold their share. The friction between the two groups persisted well into the 15th century.

1. PIERRE Alamandi (-before 1309). Seigneur d´Auriis. m ---. The name of Pierre´s wife is not known. Pierre & his wife had one child:

a) JEAN Alamandi (-after 1309). Seigneur d´Auriis. "Joannes de Auriis filius quondam D. Petri de Auriis militis…domini Alamandi de Auriis" sold property to "D. Joannis Dalphini Viennensis et Albonis comitis" by charter dated 10 Jun 1309[2268].

Two brothers:

1. GUIGUES Alamandi (-after 1300). Seigneur de Valbonnais. A charter dated 1300 records an agreement between "Guigonem Alamandi dominum Vallis-Bonesii" and "Joannem canonicum Viennensem Rius fratrem"[2269].

2. JEAN Alamandi (-after 1300). A charter dated 1300 records an agreement between "Guigonem Alamandi dominum Vallis-Bonesii" and "Joannem canonicum Viennensem Rius fratrem"[2270]. Canon at Vienne.

1. GUILLAUME Alamandi de Valbonnais (-after 1332). A charter dated 24 Feb 1319 records an agreement between "Guilelmum Alamandi et Agnetem de Villariis eius uxorem" and "dominam Bynfa et Iohannem eius filium condominos de Albona" relating to the establishment of a new town at Aubonne[2271]. m AGNES de Thoire et Villars, daughter of HUMBERT [IV] Sire de Thoire et Villars & his wife Eléonore de Beaujeu (-after 15 May 1326). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 20 Aug 1370 under which her son´s son-in-law "Rodulphus comes Gruerie" sold the succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii"[2272]. She succeeded her brother Amedée as Dame d´Aubonne[2273]. A charter dated 24 Feb 1319 records an agreement between "Guilelmum Alamandi et Agnetem de Villariis eius uxorem" and "dominam Bynfa et Iohannem eius filium condominos de Albona" relating to the establishment of a new town at Aubonne[2274]. Guillaume & his wife had children:

a) HUMBERT Alamandi (-after 1351). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 20 Aug 1370 under which his son-in-law "Rodulphus comes Gruerie" sold the succession in the seigneuries d´Aubonne et de Coppet, inherited from "dne Agnetis de Villar, quondam dne Albone, et dni Humberti Alamandi, eius filii"[2275]. Seigneur d´Aubonne. m (1328) AGNES de Joinville, daughter of GUILLAUME de Joinville Seigneur de Gex & his wife Jeanne de Savoie (-after 2 May 1349). Humbert & his wife had three children:

i) MARGUERITE Alamandi (-after 24 Oct 1360). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 5/20 Jul 1354 under which "Hugues Alamandi miles dnus Walbonessii et Albone" recorded that "dnus Humbertus Alamandi miles, dnus Albone, frater noster" while alive had borrowed money from "Margarete filie suo, dno Rodulpho eius marito, filio dni Petri militis comitis de Grueria" and that he now repaid the debt[2276]. The testament of "Margareta filia quondam Humberti dni de Albona, consors…dni Rodulphi de Grueris militis" is dated 7 Aug 1360, chooses her burial "in ecclesia Carthusiensium Partis Dei", appoints "dnum Rodulphum maritum et dnum meum…Rodulphum filium meum…et Mariam filiam meam" as her heirs, and in default "Eilinode et Iohannete sororibus meis"[2277]. m (after 2 May 1349) as his first wife, RODOLPHE [IV] de Gruyère, son of PIERRE [IV] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Marguerite de Corbières (-[6 Mar/26 Jun] 1403). He succeeded his uncle in [1370] as Comte de Gruyère.

ii) ELINODE Alamandi (-after 1379). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly FRANÇOIS de Pontverre, son of AIMON de Pontverre Seigneur d´Aigremont & his wife ---. m secondly ARCHIMAND de Grolée chevalier, son of ---.

iii) JEANNE Alamandi (-after 2 Oct 1404). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (1365) OTHON de Grandson, son of GUILLAUME de Grandson Seigneur de Sainte-Croix & his wife ---. Amedée VI Comte de Savoie granted the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Guillaume de Grandson Seigneur de Sainte-Croix, Othon´s father, in 1365[2278]. Rodolphe [IV] Comte de Gruyére sold his rights to the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Guillaume de Grandson Seigneur de Sainte-Croix in 1370 for 2000 florins[2279]. Bonne de Bourbon regent of Savoy confiscated Aubonne from Othon de Grandson in 1393 and enfeoffed Rodolphe de Gruyère Seigneur de Vaugrenant with the seigneurie for 14000 gold florins 4 Nov 1393[2280].

b) HUGUES Alamandi (-after 16 Sep 1364). HIs parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 5/20 Jul 1354 under which "Hugues Alamandi miles dnus Walbonessii et Albone" recorded that "dnus Humbertus Alamandi miles, dnus Albone, frater noster" while alive had borrowed money from "Margarete filie suo, dno Rodulpho eius marito, filio dni Petri militis comitis de Grueria" and that he now repaid the debt[2281]. He succeeded his brother as Seigneur d´Aubonne. He transferred the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Guillaume de la Baume Seigneur de l´Abergement, his son-in-law, in 1357[2282]. m ---. The name of Hugues´s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had one child:

i) CONSTANCE Alamandi . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m GUILLAUME de la Baume Seigneur de l´Abergement, son of --- (-after 1362). Seigneur d´Aubonne 1357.

E. SIRES de GRANDSON

1. LAMBERT (-after 1090). [Comte] de Grandson. m ---. Lambert & his wife had one child:

a) LAMBERT (-after 1090). The Gesta Episcoporum Lausannensium records the election of "Lambertus filius Lamberti comitis de Granzun" as bishop of Lausanne[2283]. The cartulary of Notre-Dame de Lausanne records that "Lambertus…filius Lamberti comitis de Granzun" succeeded "Borcardus Lausannensis episcopus…filius comitis Bucconis de Oltudenges" (killed 24 Dec 1089) as bishop of Lausanne but was removed from office[2284].

1. ADALBERT, son of --- . m ---. The name of Adalbert's wife is not known. Adalbert & his wife had three children:

a) OTHON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87.

b) CONON "Falcon" (-before 1114). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Bouchard suggests that the husband of Aelis de Ramerupt was the same person as Foulques de Bourgogne, son of Renaud Comte de Bourgogne[2285]. However, if Conon died soon "before 1114" as shown in the present document, the suggestion is unlikely to be correct. m AELIS de Ramerupt, daughter of HILDUIN [IV] de Montdidier et de Ramerupt Comte de Roucy & his wife Adelaide de Roucy. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aeliz de Sarrata in Burgundia" as fifth daughter of Ebles Comte de Roucy[2286]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "sexta filia Hilduini comitis Adelidis" as mother of "filium columbine simplicitatis nomine Bartholomeum…[et] Ebalum"[2287]. The Miraculis S. Mariæ Laudunensis records that "nobilissimus princeps in Burgundia…Falco de Jur, vel de Serrata" married "comitis Hilduini [comes Rociensis]…unam ex filiabus eius…Adeladam"[2288]. Conon & his wife had nine children:

i) BARTHOLOMEE [I] (-1158). The Miraculis S. Mariæ Laudunensis names "episcopum domnum Bartholomæum [Remensis ecclesiæ Beatæ Mariæ canonicum et thesaurarium]" as the son of Foulques de Joux and his wife[2289]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "filium columbine simplicitatis nomine Bartholomeum, qui prius fuit thesaurius Remensis ecclesie et Sancti Quintini et Lausannensis, postea vero Laudunensis antistes, novissime devotus in Fusniaco monacus…post quem mater eius genuit Ebalum cum aliis liberis utriusque sexus" as children of "sexta filia Hilduini comitis Adelidis"[2290]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebalum et…episcopum Laudunensem Bartholomeum et eorum sorores" as children of "Aeliz de Sarrata in Burgundia"[2291]. Bishop of Laon 1113, resigned 1151.

ii) EBLES [I] (-15 May [1130/35]). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "filium columbine simplicitatis nomine Bartholomeum, qui prius fuit thesaurius Remensis ecclesie et Sancti Quintini et Lausannensis, postea vero Laudunensis antistes, novissime devotus in Fusniaco monacus…post quem mater eius genuit Ebalum cum aliis liberis utriusque sexus" as children of "sexta filia Hilduini comitis Adelidis"[2292]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebalum et…episcopum Laudunensem Bartholomeum et eorum sorores" as children of "Aeliz de Sarrata in Burgundia"[2293]. He founded Joux in [1126]. m ADELAIDE, sister of ULARD, daughter of ---. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to the wife of "Ebalus" as "sorore comitis Ulardi"[2294]. 1130/35-1141. Ebles & his wife had six children:

(a) EBLES [II] . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum et Bartholomeum" as sons of "Ebalus" & his wife[2295]. 1130/35-1141.

(b) BARTHELEMY [II] (-Jerusalem 1158). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum et Bartholomeum" as sons of "Ebalus" & his wife[2296]. Sire de Grandson et de Belmont. Avocat of Joux.

- see below.

(d) GAUCHER (-after 1154). "Donnus Falco et Cono frater eius Grancione" relinquished rights to certain serfs in favour of Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxor Falconis", by charter dated 1154, witnessed by "dnorum Grantionis Bertolomei, Gaucherii, Cononis filiique eius Willelmi"[2297]. Monk at Romainmotier 1154.

(e) FALCO (-after 1154). "Donnus Falco et Cono frater eius Grancione" relinquished rights to certain serfs in favour of Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxor Falconis", by charter dated 1154, witnessed by "dnorum Grantionis Bertolomei, Gaucherii, Cononis filiique eius Willelmi"[2298].

(f) CONON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. "Donnus Falco et Cono frater eius Grancione" relinquished rights to certain serfs in favour of Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxor Falconis", by charter dated 1154, witnessed by "dnorum Grantionis Bertolomei, Gaucherii, Cononis filiique eius Willelmi"[2299]. 1174. m ---. The name of Conon's wife is not known. Conon & his wife had four children:

(1) GUILLAUME . "Donnus Falco et Cono frater eius Grancione" relinquished rights to certain serfs in favour of Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxor Falconis", by charter dated 1154, witnessed by "dnorum Grantionis Bertolomei, Gaucherii, Cononis filiique eius Willelmi"[2300]. 1184.

(2) GIRARD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1184.

(3) CONON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1184.

a. [JACQUES . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Lausanne 1219/23.]

(4) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m --- Seigneur de Saint-Martin.

iii) HUGUES . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1114.

iv) LOUIS (-18 Mar [1160/62]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Deacon at Lausanne. Bishop of Sion 1130.

v) ERMENTRUDE de Joux . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ebalum et…episcopum Laudunensem Bartholomeum et eorum sorores" as children of "Aeliz de Sarrata in Burgundia", specifying that one sister married "Henrico comiti de Grandi prato"[2301]. The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis refers to "unam sororum domni Bartholomei" as wife of "Henricus de Grandi-prato"[2302]. The Miraculis S. Mariæ Laudunensis names "Ermentrudis" as one of "aliis filiis et filiabus" of Foulques de Joux and his wife, adding that she married "Henricus comes de Grandiprato"[2303]. m HENRI Comte de Grandpré et de Porcien, son of HENRI [Hezelin] Comte & his wife --- de Porcien (-before 1151).

vi) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names the husband of "alteram Bartholomei episcopi sororem" as "Erchenbaldus vicecomes de Mascuns" and their children "Hugonem thesaurarium Remensis ecclesie et Stephanum monachum, Ertaldum, Erchembaldum et sorores eorum" names the children of Ertald as "equivocum sibi Ertaldum" names the husband of one of Ertald's sisters as "Amedeo de Alta-ripa" names "Amedeum Lausanensem episcopum"as son of "Amedeo de Alta-ripa"[2304]. m ARCHAMBAUD Vicomte de Mazuns, son of ---.

vii) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names the husband of "terciam sororem domni Bartholomei" as "Trombertus de Alta-villa" and their sons as "Wibertum et fratrem eius"[2305]. m TROMBERT de Hauterive, son of ---.

viii) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names the husband of "quartam [sororem domni Bartholomei]" as "Paganus de Sancci, que filias habuit"[2306]. m PAGAN de Sanci, son of ---.

ix) daughter . The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names the husband of "quintam [sororem domni Bartholomei]" as "Berlo de Mureno"[2307]. m BERLO de Mureno, son of ---.

c) RIGAUD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87. m HELENE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 1075/87. Rigaud & his wife had four children:

i) OTHON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87.

ii) ADAME . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87.

iii) ARTAUD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87.

iv) JARENTON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1075/87.

BARTHELEMY [II] de La Sarraz, son of EBLES [I] de La Sarraz & his wife Adelaide --- (-Jerusalem 1158). The Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis names "Ebalum et Bartholomeum" as sons of "Ebalus" & his wife[2308]. Sire de Grandson et de Belmont. Avocat of Joux. "Donnus Falco et Cono frater eius Grancione" relinquished rights to certain serfs in favour of Romainmotier, with the consent of "uxor Falconis", by charter dated 1154, witnessed by "dnorum Grantionis Bertolomei, Gaucherii, Cononis filiique eius Willelmi"[2309]. "Dom. Bartholomeus filius Eubali de Grantione", setting out for Jerusalem, donated property to Romainmotier, with the consent of "filius eius Eubalus…et uxor eius Jordana" by charter dated 1158[2310].

m ---. The name of Barthélémy´s wife is not known.

Barthélémy [II] & his wife had two children:

1. EBLES [III] (-after 1177). Sire de Grandson et de Belmont. m JORDANE, daughter of ---. "Ebalus dnus Grandissoni" donated property to Romainmotier, in memory of "Jordana mater mea", with the consent of "ab uxore filii mei Girardi", by charter dated 1233, signed by "Antonia dna Sarrete"[2311]. Ebles [III] & his wife had two children:

a) EBLES [IV] (-after 1235). Sire de Grandson. "Ebalus dnus Grandissoni" donated property to Romainmotier, in memory of "Jordana mater mea", with the consent of "ab uxore filii mei Girardi", by charter dated 1233, signed by "Antonia dna Sarrete"[2312].

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b) GUIRARD de Grandson . Bishop of Valence. Patriarch of Jerusalem.

2. JORDAN (-1227). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Belmont. m ---. The name of Jordan´s wife is not known. Jordan & his wife had one child:

a) COLOMBE de Belmont (-13 Jan [1231/early 1232]). "Rodulfus comes Gruierensis et Rodulfus filius meus" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Théla by "pater meus Rodulfus et mater mea Agnes et fratres mei Willelmus, Amedeus et Petrus", by charter dated 1224 witnessed by "Columba uxor filii mei Rodulfi et Petrus filius eorum"[2313]. "Rodulfus iunior filius Rodulfi comitis de Grueri" donated property to Lausanne, with the consent of "Columba uxore mea filia Jordani domini de Belmunt et…filium meum Wulelmum et filias meas Agnes, Betris et Iulialam" by charter dated 23 Sep 1227, witnessed by "…Rodulfus comes pater dicti R…"[2314]. "Rodulfus iuvenis comes de Grueria" mortgaged the avouerie of Vevey to "Aymoni domino de Blonay", with the consent of "uxor Columba predicti comitis Rodulfi et Petrus filius eiusdem", by charter dated 1231[2315]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 13 Jan of "Columba comitissa Gruerie" and the donation by "R. comes maritus suus…apud Rassonery" for her soul[2316]. m (before 1224) as his first wife, RODOLPHE [III] de Gruyère, son of RODOLPHE [II] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Gertrude --- (-[Mar 1267/20 Jul 1270]). He succeeded in [1226/27] as Comte de Gruyère.

EBLES [IV] de Grandson, son of EBLES [III] Sire de Grandson & his wife Jordane --- (-[26 Jan] after 1235). Sire de Grandson. "Ebalus dnus Grandissoni" donated property to Romainmotier, in memory of "Jordana mater mea", with the consent of "ab uxore filii mei Girardi", by charter dated 1233, signed by "Antonia dna Sarrete"[2317]. [The necrology of Lausanne records the death 26 Jan of "Ybliodus dns Grandissoni" and his donation "ad mensuram Sarrate in decima de Ornye"[2318]. It is not known which Ebles de Grandson this entry refers.]

m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. Charrière suggests that she was Beatrix de Genève, daughter of Humbert Comte de Genève & his wife ---[2319]. He states that the testament of Guillaume [II] Comte de Genève, dated 9 Nov 1252, names her son Aymon Bishop of Geneva as "consanguineus", but this reference is not in the text of the version of this document which has been consulted[2320]. From a chronological point of view, the suggestion seems reasonable, as the birth of Beatrix´s grandson is estimated to [1245].

Ebles [IV] & his wife had children:

1. GIRARD de Grandson (-[1234/35]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de La Sarraz.

2. HENRI de Grandson (-after 3 Feb 1251). Seigneur de Champvent. Aimon Bishop of Geneva recorded that "Henricus dominus de Chanvent frater noster" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Petri et Galcherii filiorum suorum et Aymonis domini Sarrate nepotis sui", by charter dated 3 Feb 1251[2321]. m ---. The name of Henri´s wife is not known. Henri & his wife had three children:

a) PIERRE de Grandson . Aimon Bishop of Geneva recorded that "Henricus dominus de Chanvent frater noster" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Petri et Galcherii filiorum suorum et Aymonis domini Sarrate nepotis sui", by charter dated 3 Feb 1251[2322].

b) GAUCHER de Grandson . Aimon Bishop of Geneva recorded that "Henricus dominus de Chanvent frater noster" donated property to Bonmont, with the consent of "Petri et Galcherii filiorum suorum et Aymonis domini Sarrate nepotis sui", by charter dated 3 Feb 1251[2323].

c) JORDANE de Champvent . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly GIROLD [II] de la Tour, son of [GIROLD [I] Sire de la Tour & his wife ---] (-[after 1262]). m secondly JACQUES Sire de Cossonay, son of ---.

3. PIERRE de Grandson (-[29 Dec 1257/15 Jul 1259]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Grandson.

- see below.

4. AIMON de Grandson . Bishop of Geneva.

PIERRE de Grandson, son of EBLES [IV] Sire de Grandson & his wife Beatrix de Genève (-[29 Dec 1257/15 Jul 1259]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Grandson. [The necrology of Lausanne records the death 2 Jul of "Petrus dns Grandissoni"[2324]. There is no indication to which Pierre de Grandson this entry refers.]

m AGNES de Neuchâtel, daughter of ULRIC [IV] Comte de Neuchâtel & his wife Jolanthe von Urach (-after 31 Aug 1263). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2325].

Pierre & his wife had [nine] children:

1. [OTHON de Grandson ([1245 or before]-12 Apr 1328, bur Lausanne Cathedral). According to the Complete Peerage, Othon, future Lord Grandson, was already recorded in England in 1265, when he received a grant of forfeited houses in the city of London[2326]. If this is correct, he was presumably a young adult at the time, which is inconsistent with his having been "Ottonini", youngest of the six sons of "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono" who are all recorded as under age in 1263[2327]. It must be assumed therefore that Othon was an older son who had already reached the age of majority (maybe 18?) in 1263 and was therefore unrecorded in that document. If that is correct, he must have died at an advanced age, assuming that he was born in [1245] or before. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Othon was summoned to the English parliament from 1299, whereby he is held to have become Lord Grandson [Grandison][2328]. The necrology of Lausanne records the death 12 Apr of "dnus Octho dns Grandissoni miles" and his donation[2329].]

2. JORDANE de Grandson . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly AIMON [III] de la Tour, son of GIROLD [I] Sire de la Tour & his wife --- (-[1276/77]). m secondly as his third wife, HUMBERT Sire de Thoire et Villars Sire d´Aubonne, son of ETIENNE [II] Sire de Thoire et Villars & his wife Beatrix de Faucigny (-14 May 1301, bur Saint-Claude).

3. GUILLEMETTE de Grandson (-24 Oct 1307). "Petrus miles filius…Rodulfi comitis de Gruyeria" donated property to the abbey of Hauterive, with the consent of "domine Ambrosie uxoris nostre et Petri filii nostri et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri necnon filiarum nostrarum Ioannete, Perrete et Columbe", by charter dated Mar 1267[2330]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. "Petrus comes de Grueres" sold land to the bishop of Lausanne, with the consent of "Petri et Perrete liberorum nostrorum et Willermete uxoris dicti Petri", by charter dated 2 Aug 1277[2331]. "Petri filii domini Petri comitis de Grueriis et Willermete uxoris eiusdem Petri iunioris et liberorum suorum Rodolfi et Petri" consented to a donation to Hauterive by charter dated Dec 1279[2332]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Willeta relicta quondam Petri filii eiusdem comitis, Rodulphus et Petrus filii quondam Petri predicte et dicte Willete" declared having received jewels from Hauterive abbey which "domina Agnes, relicta quondam domini Rodulphi condomini de Greysie, soror nostra predicti comitis" had deposited with the abbey, by charter dated Apr 1285[2333]. "Petrus comes de Grueria, Rodulfus, Petrus filii quondam Petri filii dicti domini comitis et Guillermeta relicta predicti Petri bone memorie quondam iunioris comitis" relinquished their rights in property at Villarlod to Hauterive abbey by charter dated 22 May 1290[2334]. "Willelmeta uxor quondam…Petri comitis Gruerie et Petrus eiusdem filius" founded the abbey of la Chartreuse de La Part-Dieu, with the consent of "Katherine uxoris mei dicti Petri, Perrodi et Iohannis filiorum quondam bone memorie Rodulphi de Grueris filii mei dicte Willermete", by charter dated Oct 1307[2335]. The necrology of Gruyère Saint-Théodule records the death "IX Kal Nov" of "Wuilliermeta comitissa Gruerie"[2336]. m (before Mar 1267) PIERRE de Gruyère, son of PIERRE [II] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Ambrosie --- (-3 Sep 1283).

4. PIERRE de Grandson ([1247/55]-after 31 Aug 1263). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2337].

5. GUILLAUME de Grandson ([1248/56]-27 Jun 1335). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2338]. He was summoned to the English parliament from 1299 whereby he is held to have become Lord Grandson [Grandison][2339].

- ENGLISH NOBILITY – GRANDSON.

6. GERARD de Grandson ([1249/57]-before 10 Jun 1284). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2340]. Bishop of Verdun.

7. JACQUES de Grandson ([1250/58]-[1290/97]). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2341]. m BEATRIX de Neuchâtel, daughter of RICHARD de Neuchâtel-en-Bourgogne & his wife Marguerite de Monfaucon. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Jacques & his wife had children:

a) PIERRE de Grandson (-1349). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Belmont.

- see below.

8. HENRI de Grandson ([1251/59]-1286). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2342]. Bishop of Verdun.

9. OTHON de Grandson ([1252/60]-after 31 Aug 1263). "Agnetem dominam de Grandisono relictam domini Petri de Grandisono, tutricem filiorum suorum Petri, Willelmi, Girardi, Jaqueti, Henrici et Ottonini de Grandisono" exchanged property with "Petro comiti Sabaudie" by charter dated 31 Aug 1263[2343]. As discussed above, the chronology suggests that it is unlikely that this Othon was the same person as Othon de Grandson who became Lord Grandson in England.

PIERRE de Grandson, son of JACQUES de Grandson Sire de Grandson & his wife Beatrix de Neuchâtel-en-Bourgogne (-1349). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Sire de Belmont. He succeeded his uncle in 1328 as Sire de Grandson. A charter dated 5 Feb 1336 records the settlement of disputes between “Rodulphum comitem et dominum Novi Castri...dominum Ludovicum eius filium, Girardum de Arber dominum de Vaulengins” and “Petrum dominum Grandissoni...dominum Otthonem eius filium”[2344].

m (contract 27 Apr 1303) BLANCHE de Savoie-Vaud, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] (-after Apr 1323). The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "…Margarita, Gioannetta, Beatrice, Eleonora, Cattarina e Bianca pur sue figlie…"[2345]. The testamentary codicil of "Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated 10 Jan 1301 makes bequests "a Bianca, e Cattarina sue figlie…"[2346]. The contract of marriage between "Pietro di Grançon Nipote d'Ottone Signore di Grançon" and "Bianca figlia del fu Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud" is dated 27 Apr 1303[2347].

Pierre & his wife had seven children:

1. OTHON (-1374 or after). A charter dated 5 Feb 1336 records the settlement of disputes between “Rodulphum comitem et dominum Novi Castri...dominum Ludovicum eius filium, Girardum de Arber dominum de Vaulengins” and “Petrum dominum Grandissoni...dominum Otthonem eius filium”[2348]. The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Comte de Vaud names his nephew Otto de Grandson, Guillaume his brother and his sisters[2349]. The testament of “Loys, cons et sires de Nuefchastel en la dyocese de Losene”, dated 14 Apr 1354, appoints “mon frere monsegniour Othe segniour de Gransson” as guardian of his infant children[2350].

- SIRES de GRANDSON, SEIGNEURS de PESMES.

2. GUILLAUME (-1386). The 29 Mar 1340 testament of Louis [II] de Savoie Comte de Vaud names his nephew Otto de Grandson, Guillaume his brother and his sisters[2351]. "Ysabella de Scabellione domina Novicastri relicta…domini Ludovici de Sabaudia domini Vaudi" granted rights in her lands to "consanguineorum nostrorum Guilliermi de Grandissono et Ioannis dominorum Albone" by charter dated 13 Jun 1352[2352]. Amedée VI Comte de Savoie granted the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Guillaume de Grandson Seigneur de Sainte-Croix in 1365[2353]. Rodolphe [IV] Comte de Gruyére sold his rights to the seigneurie d´Aubonne to Guillaume de Grandson Seigneur de Sainte-Croix in 1370 for 2000 florins[2354]. Bonne de Bourbon regent of Savoy confiscated Aubonne from Othon de Grandson in 1393 and enfeoffed Rodolphe de Gruyère Seigneur de Vaugrenant with the seigneurie for 14000 gold florins 4 Nov 1393[2355].

- SEIGNEURS de SAINTE-CROIX.

3. ISABELLE de Grandson . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m LOUIS Sire de Cossonay, son of ---.

4. JACQUETTE de Grandson (-[1378/81]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 6 Jun 1330) GIRARD de Montfaucon Seigneur d´Orbe (-[1352/53]).

5. AGNES de Grandson (-[1374]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (after 1326) PIERRE [V] de la Tour Sire de Châtillon, son of JEAN de la Tour Sire de Châtillon & his first wife Elisabeth de Wœdiswyl (-after 15 Oct 1350).

6. MARGUERITE de Grandson (-[10 Aug 1379/1381]). "Rodulphus comes et dnus Gruerie, Margareta de Grandisono eius consors, Iohannes de Grueria et Petrus de Grueria, prior prioratus Rubeimontis…fratres dicti dni Rodulphi comitis, filiique quondam bone memorie dni Petri comitis et dni Gruerie" promised not to compromise the interests of "patruus noster dnus Johannes comes Gruerie dnus de Montsalvens" by charter dated 11 Jun 1367[2356]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 14 Mar 1363 under which Amedée VI Comte de Savoie enfeoffed "dne Margarite filie quondam nobilis…viri Petri de Grandissono, dni Bellimontis" with the castle of Palésieux[2357]. m firstly HUGUES de Blonay Seigneur de Joux, son of ---. m secondly (after 12 Jan 1354) PIERRE Sire de Billens Vidame de Romont Seigneur de Palésieux, son of --- (-[1363]). m thirdly ([1363/65]) as his second wife, RODOLPHE Comte de Gruyère, son of PIERRE [IV] Comte de Gruyère & his wife Marguerite de Corbières (-[6 Mar/26 Jun] 1403).

7. CATHERINE de Grandson . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (dispensation 4^o Avignon 22 Apr 1329) as his first wife, OTTO Markgraf von Hachberg, son of RUDOLF Markgraf von Hachberg & his wife Benedikta [Agnes] de Rothelin (-after 18 Mar 1382).

F. COMTES de GRANGES

The village of Granges was located on the left bank of the river Rhône, upstream of Sion, and was the site of three castles[2358]. Comtes de Granges are recorded in the 11th and 12th centuries. However, the information relating to these individuals is insufficient to reconstruct their family with any confidence. Grémaud suggests that Ulric Comte de Granges, whose donation to Sion is recorded in the 11th century as shown below, was the same person as Ulrich [II] Graf von Lenzburg (see the document SWABIAN NOBILITY), who is recorded with connections in Valais. However, it is uncertain whether this co-identity can be correct as the deaths of the two persons are recorded on different dates in the necrology of Sion and the necrology of Granges. After the 12th century, the lords of Granges are no longer recorded with the comital title. It should be noted that a younger branch of the family of the sires de la Tour is recorded in the mid-13th century as co-seigneurs de Granges. It is not known whether they acquired their share in the lordship by inheritance or purchase.

1. ULRIC (-16 Nov ----). Comte de Granges. An undated charter which records the property of the church of Sion, dated to the 11th century, records the donation "ante oppidum Conteiz" by "comitissa Grangensis…et…filius eius Uldricus comes"[2359]. "Girardus Alingiensis, Rodulphus de Fulciniaco, Uldricus comes, Anselmus, Willelmus, Amedeus filius eiusdem Girardi" witnessed the charter dated to [1094] under which "Humbertus comes et marchio" donated property to the abbey of Aulps ["in pago Gebennensi in valle…Alpis"][2360]. The necrology of Granges records the death "XVI Kal Dec" of "Uldricus comes"[2361].

2. --- . Comte [de Granges]. m TIETZA, daughter of --- (-6 Sep ----). The necrology of Sion records the death "V Non Sep" of "Tieze comitisse" (the editor suggests 1052 as the year, but does not explain the basis for his statement)[2362].

3. GIROLD (-9 Jun ----). Comte [de Granges]. The necrology of Sion records the death "V Id Jun" of "Giroldi comitis" and the donation for his soul by "Willermeta uxor eius"[2363]. m GUILLELME, daughter of ---. The necrology of Sion records the death "V Id Jun" of "Giroldi comitis" and the donation for his soul by "Willermeta uxor eius"[2364].

4. ARENBOR . [Comte] de Granges. m ---. The name of Arenbor´s wife is not known. Arenbor & his wife had two children:

a) ULRIC . A charter dated to the end-12th century, which lists the revenues of the chapter of Sion, includes the donation by "Vldricus et Petrus filii Arenbor. Comes de Granges" at Heis[2365].

b) PIERRE . A charter dated to the end-12th century, which lists the revenues of the chapter of Sion, includes the donation by "Vldricus et Petrus filii Arenbor. Comes de Granges" at Heis[2366].

5. OTHON (-after 1181). Comte de Granges. "Petrus de Martiniaco et Turumbertus de Nouila et Otto comes de Grangis et Ludouicus de Druna et Ermeradus ac Johannes Ulboldus" witnessed the charter dated to [1162/73] under which the bishop of Sion confirmed the donation of the church of Louèche to the bishopric of Sion[2367]. "Willelmus de Turre, Humbertus, Oto comes, Tunubertus de Nouila, Johannes Uboz, Eimerradus, Lodoicus, Foco" witnessed the charter dated 1181 which records an agreement between the bishop of Sion and the canons of Sion relating to "hominibus de Louina" {Lowinen}[2368]. The placing of Othon´s name in the middle of the subscription lists of both charters suggests that he was not the dominant nobleman in Valais at the time.

1. --- . The common use of the name "Granges", and the absence of any further reference to Othon Comte de Granges after 1181, suggests that he may have been the husband of Agnes and the father of her two sons. If this hypothesis is correct, the suggested low level of his position in the local nobility is confirmed by the fact that his comital title did not survive him. m AGNES, daughter of --- (-[before 1189]). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1182/89] under which her sons "Lodoicus de Granges et Willermus frater eius" donated revenue from "allodio suo apud Ayent in villa Alba et in villa…Bluvignosch" {Arbaz and Blouvignoux} to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the soul of "matre sua Agnes"[2369]. A charter dated 1189 records that "Agnes de Granges" donated revenue to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, with the consent of "filiorum suorum Lodoici et Willermi", and that later "prefatus Lodoicus" confirmed the donation after the death of "suo fratre Willermo"[2370]. Two children:

a) LOUIS de Granges (-31 Mar ----). "…Lodoicus de Granges…" witnessed the charter of Humbert III Count of Savoy dated 1179[2371]. "Lodoicus de Granges et Willermus frater eius" donated revenue from "allodio suo apud Ayent in villa Alba et in villa…Bluvignosch" {Arbaz and Blouvignoux} to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the soul of "matre sua Agnes", by charter dated to [1182/89][2372]. A charter dated 1189 records that "Agnes de Granges" donated revenue to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, with the consent of "filiorum suorum Lodoici et Willermi", and that later "prefatus Lodoicus" confirmed the donation after the death of "suo fratre Willermo"[2373]. The necrology of Granges records the death "II Kal Apr" of "domini Ludoici"[2374].

b) GUILLAUME de Granges (-[1189]). "Lodoicus de Granges et Willermus frater eius" donated revenue from "allodio suo apud Ayent in villa Alba et in villa…Bluvignosch" {Arbaz and Blouvignoux} to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, for the soul of "matre sua Agnes", by charter dated to [1182/89][2375]. His death is confirmed by the charter dated 1189 which records that "Agnes de Granges" donated revenue to the abbey of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune, with the consent of "filiorum suorum Lodoici et Willermi", and that later "prefatus Lodoicus" confirmed the donation after the death of "suo fratre Willermo"[2376].

Three siblings, parents not known:

1. BOSON de Granges (-2 Jul 1243). Deacon of Sion. "Boso de Granges, decanus Sedun." donated property to the chapter of Sion by charter dated 1228, which names "G. fratri meo"[2377]. Bishop of Sion 1237. "Dnus Boso…ecclesie Sedunensis electus" donated property to Sion, with the consent of "Berthe sororis sue", by charter dated 10 Dec 1237[2378]. The necrology of Sion records the death "VI Non Jul" in 1243 of "Boso bone memorie Sedun. episcopus" and his donation of "ecclesia de Morgi"[2379]. The approximate year of his death is confirmed by the charter dated 22 Jul 1243 which records an agreement relating to the inheritance of "dni Bosonis bone memorie Sedun. episcopi" between "dnam Bertam de Ayent et Ludouicum et Petrum filios suos et Vuilliermetam filiam suam" and "dnum Vulliermum vicedominum de Aniuesio et Agnetem uxorem suam et heredes suos"[2380].

2. G--- de Granges (-[1228/22 Jul 1243]). "Boso de Granges, decanus Sedun." donated property to the chapter of Sion by charter dated 1228, which names "G. fratri meo"[2381].

3. BERTHE (-after 22 Jul 1243). "Dnus Boso…ecclesie Sedunensis electus" donated property to Sion, with the consent of "Berthe sororis sue", by charter dated 10 Dec 1237[2382]. A charter dated 22 Jul 1243 records an agreement relating to the inheritance of "dni Bosonis bone memorie Sedun. episcopi" between "dnam Bertam de Ayent et Ludouicum et Petrum filios suos et Vuilliermetam filiam suam" and "dnum Vulliermum vicedominum de Aniuesio et Agnetem uxorem suam et heredes suos"[2383]. m --- de Ayent, son of --- (-before 22 Jul 1243).

G. SEIGNEURS de MONT

The repetition of the names Robert and Amalric suggest that the following three small family sub-groups, all of whom are named in the first half of the 11th century in Vaud, were closely related.

1. ROBERT, son of AMALRIC [I] Comte [des Equestres] & his wife ---] (-after 1002). "…Rotbertus frater eius Vuisbertus filius Amalrici…" witnessed the charter dated [1001/02] under which Rudolf III King of Burgundy confirmed a donation to Romainmotier[2384]. Gingins-la-Sarra suggests that Robert, son of Comte Amalric [I], was ancestor of the Seigneurs de Mont[2385].

2. ROBERT de Mont . m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had one child:

a) AMALRIC [II] . "Amalricum filium Rodberti de Monte" exchanged property "in commitatu Equestrico in villa Brucins in loco…Cumbis" with Odilon abbé de Romainmotier by undated charter, signed by "Rodulfi regis, Burchardi archiepiscopi…Amalrici filii Errandi", so dated to before 1032[2386]. "Amalricus" donated vines to Romainmotier by charter dated to the first half of the 11th century, signed by "Errando, Dodoni, Wuiberto, Amalrico, Rotberto"[2387].

3. ERRAND . "Errando, Dodoni, Wuiberto, Amalrico, Rotberto" witnessed the charter, dated to the first half of the 11th century, under which "Amalricus" donated vines to Romainmotier[2388]. m ---. The name of Errand´s wife is not known. Errand & his wife had one child:

a) AMALRIC [III] . "Rodulfi regis, Burchardi archiepiscopi…Amalrici filii Errandi" signed the charter dated to before 1032 under which "Amalricum filium Rodberti de Monte" exchanged property "in commitatu Equestrico in villa Brucins in loco…Cumbis" with Odilon abbé de Romainmotier[2389].

Three siblings, the name Amalric indicating a family relationship with the preceding family sub-groups:

1. --- . m ---. Two children:

a) CONON de Mont (-before 30 Sep 1052). "Morandus, Geroldus, Dodo, Chono de Mont et Rodbertus" witnessed the charter dated to [1040/50] under which "Ornadus qui et Paganus et uxor mea…Ancila" promised property to Romainmotier[2390].

b) PONCE (-after 30 Sep 1052). "Poncius" donated property to Romainmotier, for the soul of "fratris mei Cononis" at the request of "avunculi mei Amaldrici quondam Geneuensis prepositi", by charter dated 30 Sep 1052, signed by "Dalmacii consobrini eius…"[2391].

2. AMALRIC [IV] (-after 30 Sep 1052). Provost of Geneva. "Poncius" donated property to Romainmotier, for the soul of "fratris mei Cononis" at the request of "avunculi mei Amaldrici quondam Geneuensis prepositi", by charter dated 30 Sep 1052[2392].

3. --- . m ---. One child:

a) DALMAS (-after 30 Sep 1052). "Poncius" donated property to Romainmotier, for the soul of "fratris mei Cononis" at the request of "avunculi mei Amaldrici quondam Geneuensis prepositi", by charter dated 30 Sep 1052, signed by "Dalmacii consobrini eius…"[2393].

1. --- [de Mont] . [Seigneur de Mont.] m ALWIDE, daughter of ---. "Alwidis de Monte et filii eius Isiliardus cognomento Allamannus, Bertrannus et Ulricus" donated property "in ipsa villa" to Romainmotier by charter dated to [1097/1108][2394]. Three children:

a) ISILIARD "Alamannus" . "Alwidis de Monte et filii eius Isiliardus cognomento Allamannus, Bertrannus et Ulricus" donated property "in ipsa villa" to Romainmotier by charter dated to [1097/1108][2395]. His nickname "Alamannus" could indicate that he was the ancestor of the family later named Alamandi.

b) BERTRAND . "Alwidis de Monte et filii eius Isiliardus cognomento Allamannus, Bertrannus et Ulricus" donated property "in ipsa villa" to Romainmotier by charter dated to [1097/1108][2396].

c) ULRIC . "Alwidis de Monte et filii eius Isiliardus cognomento Allamannus, Bertrannus et Ulricus" donated property "in ipsa villa" to Romainmotier by charter dated to [1097/1108][2397].

1. LOUIS (-before 1177). Seigneur de Mont. A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…Bochet de Monte et Guido de Morlens nepos eius", adding that after the death of Louis and Bochet "avunculo prefati Guidonis, idem Guido de Morlens" confirmed the donation[2398]. "Dominus Lois de Monte" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore sua Amblara, filiisque Conone, Amaldrico, Umberto…alii duo filii eius", by undated charter, in the presence of "domini Lausanensis episcopi nepotis sui"[2399]. m AMBLARA, daughter of --- (-after 1177). A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont[2400]. "Dominus Lois de Monte" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore sua Amblara, filiisque Conone, Amaldrico, Umberto…alii duo filii eius", by undated charter, in the presence of "domini Lausanensis episcopi nepotis sui"[2401]. Louis & his wife had four children:

a) LOUIS . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…"[2402].

b) CONON . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…", the same document recording other donations with the consent of "Cono de Monte et Alais uxor eius…et Ebalus filius eorum" and a further donation by "Cono de Monte et uxor eius Alais" witnessed by "Amaldricus de Monte"[2403]. Seigneur de Mont.

- see below.

c) AMAURY . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…", and a further donation by "Cono de Monte et uxor eius Alais" witnessed by "Amaldricus de Monte"[2404]. "Dominus Lois de Monte" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore sua Amblara, filiisque Conone, Amaldrico, Umberto…alii duo filii eius", by undated charter, in the presence of "domini Lausanensis episcopi nepotis sui"[2405].

d) HUMBERT . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…"[2406]. "Dominus Lois de Monte" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore sua Amblara, filiisque Conone, Amaldrico, Umberto…alii duo filii eius", by undated charter, in the presence of "domini Lausanensis episcopi nepotis sui"[2407]. "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2408]. m GUILLELMA, daughter of ---. "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2409]. Humbert & his wife had six children:

i) GUILLAUME . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2410]. "Dominus Willelmus de Monz, frater domini Nycholai de Monz", leaving on pilgrimage, donated property to Oujon by charter dated to [1244][2411].

ii) LOUIS . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2412].

iii) RAYMOND . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2413].

iv) PIERRE . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2414].

v) ETIENNE . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2415].

vi) NICOLAS . "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Guilelma uxor eiusdem Humberti de Monz et filii eius W[ilelmus], Lodouicus, Remondus, Petrus, Stephanus, Nicholaus", by charter dated 1210[2416]. "Dominus Willelmus de Monz, frater domini Nycholai de Monz", leaving on pilgrimage, donated property to Oujon by charter dated to [1244][2417].

e) LANDRY . Bishop of Sion. "Humbertus de Monz, frater…Landrici Sedunensis episcopi" donated property to Oujon by charter dated 1210[2418].

1. BOCHET de Monte (-before 1177). A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…Bochet de Monte et Guido de Morlens nepos eius", adding that after the death of Louis and Bochet "avunculo prefati Guidonis, idem Guido de Morlens" confirmed the donation[2419].

2. [--- . m ---.] One child:

a) GUY de Morlens . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…Bochet de Monte et Guido de Morlens nepos eius", adding that after the death of Louis and Bochet "avunculo prefati Guidonis, idem Guido de Morlens" confirmed the donation[2420].

CONON de Mont, son of LOUIS Seigneur de Mont & his wife Amblara . A charter dated 1177 records that "Lodouuicus de Monte et uxor eius Amblara" donated property to the monastery of Bonmont, with the consent of "filii eiusdem Lodouici, Cono, Amaldricus, Humbertus…", the same document recording other donations with the consent of "Cono de Monte et Alais uxor eius…et Ebalus filius eorum" and a further donation by "Cono de Monte et uxor eius Alais" witnessed by "Amaldricus de Monte"[2421]. Seigneur de Mont. "Dominus Lois de Monte" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "uxore sua Amblara, filiisque Conone, Amaldrico, Umberto…alii duo filii eius", by undated charter, in the presence of "domini Lausanensis episcopi nepotis sui"[2422].

m ADELAIS, daughter of ---. A charter dated 1177 records donations to the monastery of Bonmont with the consent of "Cono de Monte et Alais uxor eius…et Ebalus filius eorum"[2423].

Conon & his wife had three children:

1. EBLES (-[30 Jan 1237/Jan 1246]). A charter dated 1177 records donations to the monastery of Bonmont with the consent of "Cono de Monte et Alais uxor eius…et Ebalus filius eorum"[2424]. "Hyblo de Monte" donated property to Oujon, and confirmed the donation of "Guido frater meus", by charter dated 10 Jun 1211, in the presence of "Lodouici fratris mei abbatis de Lacu"[2425]. "G. dominus de Genoliaco" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "J. uxor mea, C. filius meus, J. frater meus", by charter dated 1220[2426]. "Cueno dominus de Jonolliey domicellus" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Juliana relicta Guidonis quondam patris ipsius C, et nichola et Ysabeuz sorores eiusdem C", by charter dated 9 Nov 1235, in the presence of "Ebalus dominus de Monz et dominus Jacobus de Albona"[2427]. "Eblo dominus de Monz" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Beatrice uxore mea et filiis meis Heinrico et Eblone", by charter dated 30 Jan 1237[2428]. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Eblo dominus de Monz" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Beatrice uxore mea et filiis meis Heinrico et Eblone", by charter dated 30 Jan 1237[2429]. Ebles & his wife had three children:

a) HENRI . "Eblo dominus de Monz" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Beatrice uxore mea et filiis meis Heinrico et Eblone", by charter dated 30 Jan 1237[2430]. "Henricus et Hyblo domini de Monz" confirmed the donations to Oujon made by "Hyblo pater noster quondam dominus de Monz" by charter dated Jan 1246[2431]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et Nicholete sororis mee et Anselmi domicelli mariti eiusdem N…et domini mei…Henrici domini de Mont", by charter dated 1249, witnessed by "predictorum domini Henrici et fratris eius domini Rodulfi…"[2432]. "Henricus dominus de Monz" confirmed property of Oujon, with the consent of "liberorum nostrorum…Yblonis, Johannis, Ysabez, Beatricis et Clemencie, et Perrete matris ipsorum", by charter dated Oct 1250, witnessed by "Radulphi fratris nostri…Cœneti domini Genulliaci"[2433]. m PERRETE, daughter of ---. "Henricus dominus de Monz" confirmed property of Oujon, with the consent of "liberorum nostrorum…Yblonis, Johannis, Ysabez, Beatricis et Clemencie, et Perrete matris ipsorum", by charter dated Oct 1250, witnessed by "Radulphi fratris nostri…Cœneti domini Genulliaci"[2434].

b) EBLES (-[Jan 1246/1249]). "Eblo dominus de Monz" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Beatrice uxore mea et filiis meis Heinrico et Eblone", by charter dated 30 Jan 1237[2435]. "Henricus et Hyblo domini de Monz" confirmed the donations to Oujon made by "Hyblo pater noster quondam dominus de Monz" by charter dated Jan 1246[2436].

c) RODOLPHE . "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et Nicholete sororis mee et Anselmi domicelli mariti eiusdem N…et domini mei…Henrici domini de Mont", by charter dated 1249, witnessed by "predictorum domini Henrici et fratris eius domini Rodulfi…"[2437].

2. GUY (-before 9 Nov 1235). "Hyblo de Monte" donated property to Oujon, and confirmed the donation of "Guido frater meus", by charter dated 10 Jun 1211, in the presence of "Lodouici fratris mei abbatis de Lacu"[2438]. "Guido de Monz" donated property to Oujon, and confirmed numerous other donations, by charter dated 11 Jul 1211[2439]. Seigneur de Genollier. "G. dominus de Genoliaco" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "J. uxor mea, C. filius meus, J. frater meus", by charter dated 1220[2440]. "Guido de Montibus dominus de Genolie" enfranchised the men in his seigneurie by charter dated 15 Sep 1221[2441]. m firstly ---. m secondly JULIANE, daughter of --- (-after 9 Nov 1235). "G. dominus de Genoliaco" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "J. uxor mea, C. filius meus, J. frater meus", by charter dated 1220[2442]. "Cueno dominus de Jonolliey domicellus" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Juliana relicta Guidonis quondam patris ipsius C, et Nichola et Ysabeuz sorores eiusdem C", by charter dated 9 Nov 1235[2443]. Guy & his first wife had three children:

a) CONON (-[Apr 1250/Mar 1251]). "G. dominus de Genoliaco" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "J. uxor mea, C. filius meus, J. frater meus", by charter dated 1220[2444]. "Cueno dominus de Jonolliey domicellus" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Juliana relicta Guidonis quondam patris ipsius C, et Nichola et Ysabeuz sorores eiusdem C", by charter dated 9 Nov 1235, in the presence of "Ebalus dominus de Monz et dominus Jacobus de Albona"[2445]. "Cuenetus dominus Genulliaci" recognised the wrongs he had committed against Oujon monastery by charter dated 12 Apr 1237, witnessed by "domino Henrico de Monz, Gerardo domino de Altauilla…"[2446]. "Cœnetus dominus Genul" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "due sorores mee Nichola et Hysabez", by charter dated 1241[2447]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et Nicholete sororis mee et Anselmi domicelli mariti eiusdem N…et domini mei…Henrici domini de Mont", by charter dated 1249, witnessed by "predictorum domini Henrici et fratris eius domini Rodulfi…"[2448]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2449]. m PERRETTE, daughter of --- (-after 1249). "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et Nicholete sororis mee et Anselmi domicelli mariti eiusdem N…et domini mei…Henrici domini de Mont", by charter dated 1249[2450]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2451]. "Hugo de Bosson miles et Anselmus de Brussineus domicellus" sold property of Oujon, with the consent of "uxoribus nostris Perreta et Nichola…et…domina Perreta uxore quondam Cononis domicelli domini Genulliaci…et liberis eiusdem…Johanne et Ysabez et Alaiz", by charter dated Mar 1251[2452]. Conon & his wife had three children:

i) JEAN . "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2453]. "Hugo de Bosson miles et Anselmus de Brussineus domicellus" sold property of Oujon, with the consent of "uxoribus nostris Perreta et Nichola…et…domina Perreta uxore quondam Cononis domicelli domini Genulliaci…et liberis eiusdem…Johanne et Ysabez et Alaiz", by charter dated Mar 1251[2454].

ii) ISABELLE . "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2455]. "Hugo de Bosson miles et Anselmus de Brussineus domicellus" sold property of Oujon, with the consent of "uxoribus nostris Perreta et Nichola…et…domina Perreta uxore quondam Cononis domicelli domini Genulliaci…et liberis eiusdem…Johanne et Ysabez et Alaiz", by charter dated Mar 1251[2456].

iii) ALIX . "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2457]. "Hugo de Bosson miles et Anselmus de Brussineus domicellus" sold property of Oujon, with the consent of "uxoribus nostris Perreta et Nichola…et…domina Perreta uxore quondam Cononis domicelli domini Genulliaci…et liberis eiusdem…Johanne et Ysabez et Alaiz", by charter dated Mar 1251[2458].

b) NICOLE (-after Mar 1251). "Cueno dominus de Jonolliey domicellus" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Juliana relicta Guidonis quondam patris ipsius C, et Nichola et Ysabeuz sorores eiusdem C", by charter dated 9 Nov 1235[2459]. "Cœnetus dominus Genul" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "due sorores mee Nichola et Hysabez", by charter dated 1241[2460]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et Nicholete sororis mee et Anselmi domicelli mariti eiusdem N…et domini mei…Henrici domini de Mont", by charter dated 1249[2461]. "Cœnetus dominus Genulliaci" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Perrete uxoris mee et liberorum meorum Johannis et Ysabez et Alaiz et Nichole sororis mee et…Anselmi domicelli maritus eius", by charter dated Apr 1250[2462]. "Hugo de Bosson miles et Anselmus de Brussineus domicellus" sold property of Oujon, with the consent of "uxoribus nostris Perreta et Nichola…et…domina Perreta uxore quondam Cononis domicelli domini Genulliaci…et liberis eiusdem…Johanne et Ysabez et Alaiz", by charter dated Mar 1251[2463]. m ANSELME de Bursinel, son of --- (-after Mar 1251).

c) ISABELLE . "Cueno dominus de Jonolliey domicellus" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "Juliana relicta Guidonis quondam patris ipsius C, et nichola et Ysabeuz sorores eiusdem C", by charter dated 9 Nov 1235[2464]. "Cœnetus dominus Genul" donated property to Oujon, with the consent of "due sorores mee Nichola et Hysabez", by charter dated 1241[2465].

3. LOUIS . "Hyblo de Monte" donated property to Oujon, and confirmed the donation of "Guido frater meus", by charter dated 10 Jun 1211, in the presence of "Lodouici fratris mei abbatis de Lacu"[2466].

H. SIRES de la TOUR

1. PHILIPPE de la Tour (-after 1163). "Phylippus de Turre" donated property to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "filiis suis Phylippo, Scoto et Alberto", by charter dated 1163[2467]. m ---. The name of Philippe´s wife is not known. Philippe & his wife had three children:

a) PHILIPPE . "Phylippus de Turre" donated property to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "filiis suis Phylippo, Scoto et Alberto", by charter dated 1163[2468].

b) SCOT . "Phylippus de Turre" donated property to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "filiis suis Phylippo, Scoto et Alberto", by charter dated 1163[2469].

c) ALBERT . "Phylippus de Turre" donated property to the abbey of Hautcrêt, with the consent of "filiis suis Phylippo, Scoto et Alberto", by charter dated 1163[2470].

1. GUILLAUME [I] de la Tour (-[20 Apr or 19 Oct] [after 1195]). Sire de la Tour. "Aymo de Saillon, Willermus de Turre, Falco de Saisons, Petrus de Martinie, Guido de Alingio" witnessed the charter dated to [1162/78] under which the bishop of Sion granted the church of Saint-Sigismond to the abbey of Saint-Maurice[2471]. A charter dated to [1179] records an agreement between the bishop of Sion and "dnus Willermus de Turre"[2472]. "Willelmus de Turre, Humbertus, Oto comes, Tunubertus de Nouila, Johannes Uboz, Eimerradus, Lodoicus, Foco" witnessed the charter dated 1181 which records an agreement between the bishop of Sion and the canons of Sion relating to "hominibus de Louina" {Lowinen}[2473]. "Willelmus de Turre" donated revenue to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Guillelma uxore mea et infantibus meis Aymone et Willelmo", for the soul of "Petri filii mei", by charter dated to [1184/95][2474]. [The necrology of Sion records the death "XII Kal Mai" of "Willerme domine de Turre" and "XIV Kal Nov" of "Willelmi de (Tur)re" who donated revenue "apud Conblola"[2475].] m GUILLELME, daughter of --- (-[after 1195]). "Willelmus de Turre" donated revenue to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Guillelma uxore mea et infantibus meis Aymone et Willelmo", for the soul of "Petri filii mei", by charter dated to [1184/95][2476]. Guillaume [I] & his wife had three children:

a) PIERRE de la Tour (-before 1195). His parentage and the date of his death are confirmed by the charter dated to [1184/95] under which "Willelmus de Turre" donated revenue to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Guillelma uxore mea et infantibus meis Aymone et Willelmo", for the soul of "Petri filii mei"[2477]. m ---. The name of Pierre´s wife is not known. Pierre & his wife had one child:

i) RODOLPHE de la Tour (-[1234/57]). Two charters dated 1214 and 1215 respectively refer to property held from "Rodulpho de Turre militis"[2478]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2479]. "Rodulphus de Turre miles" confirmed the right of the church of Sion to revenue from certain property by charter dated 1234[2480]. m ---. The name of Rodolphe´s wife is not known. Rodolphe & his wife had three children:

(a) SIMON de la Tour (-before 24 May 1277). "Symon filius quondam dni Rodulphi de Turre militis" sold property, with the consent of "Johannete uxoris sue et Rodulphi filii sui et Jacobete filie sue", by charter dated 16 Mar 1258[2481]. m firstly ---. m secondly as her first husband, JOHANNETTE, daughter of ---. "Symon filius quondam dni Rodulphi de Turre militis" sold property, with the consent of "Johannete uxoris sue et Rodulphi filii sui et Jacobete filie sue", by charter dated 16 Mar 1258[2482]. She married secondly Jacques du Cloître. A charter dated 23 Jun 1277 records an agreement between the church of Sion and "Rodulphum filium quondam Symonis de turre domicellum, Jaquetam sororem suam, et Johannetam uxorem Jacobi de Claustro, Petrum filium ipsius Johannete et dicti Symonis"[2483]. Simon & his first wife had two children:

(1) RODOLPHE de la Tour . "Symon filius quondam dni Rodulphi de Turre militis" sold property, with the consent of "Johannete uxoris sue et Rodulphi filii sui et Jacobete filie sue", by charter dated 16 Mar 1258[2484]. A charter dated 23 Jun 1277 records an agreement between the church of Sion and "Rodulphum filium quondam Symonis de turre domicellum, Jaquetam sororem suam, et Johannetam uxorem Jacobi de Claustro, Petrum filium ipsius Johannete et dicti Symonis"[2485]. m CECILE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Rodolphe & his wife had one child:

a. JOHANNOD de la Tour . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m as her third husband, AGNES de Bex, widow firstly of GUILLAUME Alamant dit de Contheiz, and secondly of CASSON mayor de Louëche, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified.

(2) JACOBETTE de la Tour . "Symon filius quondam dni Rodulphi de Turre militis" sold property, with the consent of "Johannete uxoris sue et Rodulphi filii sui et Jacobete filie sue", by charter dated 16 Mar 1258[2486]. A charter dated 23 Jun 1277 records an agreement between the church of Sion and "Rodulphum filium quondam Symonis de turre domicellum, Jaquetam sororem suam, et Johannetam uxorem Jacobi de Claustro, Petrum filium ipsius Johannete et dicti Symonis"[2487].

Simon & his second wife had one child:

(3) PIERRE de la Tour . A charter dated 23 Jun 1277 records an agreement between the church of Sion and "Rodulphum filium quondam Symonis de turre domicellum, Jaquetam sororem suam, et Johannetam uxorem Jacobi de Claustro, Petrum filium ipsius Johannete et dicti Symonis"[2488].

(b) RODOLPHE de la Tour (-after 18 Nov 1255). "Rodulphus frater Symonis" witnessed a charter dated 18 Nov 1255 of "Symon de Turre domicellus", with the consent of "Rodulphi filii sui"[2489].

(c) daughter (-[23 May ----]). The necrology of Sion records the death "X Kal Jun" of "Rodulfi vicedni de Conteiz…[et] uxoris eiusdem Rodulfi, filie Rodulfi de Turre"[2490]. It is not clear which of the couple died on the date indicated. m RODOLPHE Vidomne de Conthey, son of --- (-[23 May ----]).

b) AIMON de la Tour (-[20 Sep or 29 Sep] [1224/26]). "Willelmus de Turre" donated revenue to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Guillelma uxore mea et infantibus meis Aymone et Willelmo", for the soul of "Petri filii mei", by charter dated to [1184/95][2491]. "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2492]. "Petrus de Turre" sold property to the chapter of Sion, with the consent of "patris mei Aimonis et uxoris mee Agnetis", by charter dated 1218[2493]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2494]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun" to Mont-Joux, with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2495]. "Aymo de Turre miles diocesis Sedun." donated property to Mont-Joux by charter dated 1224[2496]. The necrology of Sion records the death "XII Kal Oct" of "Aymo de Turre miles…uenis" who donated revenue from "apud Castellionem" and "III Kal Oct" of "Aymo de Turre"[2497]. m firstly CLEMENCE de Bex, daughter of GIROLD Seigneur de Bex & his wife --- (-before 1206). The necrology of Sion records a donation by "donni Petri de Langins et dne Clemencie uxoris donni Ay. de Turre"[2498]. m secondly (before 1206) MARGUERITE de Morestel, daughter of [CHALBERT de Morestel & his wife ---] (-after 1221). "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2499]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2500]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2501]. Aimon & his first wife had one child:

i) PIERRE de la Tour (-[31 Oct] [1226/33]). "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2502].

- see below.

Aimon & his second wife had two children:

ii) CHABERT de la Tour . "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2503]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2504]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2505]. "Chabertus et Aymo de Turre" sold vines to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Petri fratris eorum", by charter dated 1226[2506]. "Chalbertus de Mar, Aymo frater eius" donated their possessions "in castro et in districtu de Granges" to the bishop of Sion by charter dated 1226[2507]. m ---. The name of Chabert´s wife is not known.

- SEIGNEURS de GRANGES[2508].

iii) AIMON de la Tour (-after 1249). "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2509]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2510]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2511]. "Chabertus et Aymo de Turre" sold vines to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Petri fratris eorum", by charter dated 1226[2512]. "Chalbertus de Mar, Aymo frater eius" donated their possessions "in castro et in districtu de Granges" to the bishop of Sion by charter dated 1226[2513]. m ISABELLE, daughter of ---.

c) GUILLAUME [II] de la Tour (-after 30 Mar 1221). "Willelmus de Turre" donated revenue to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Guillelma uxore mea et infantibus meis Aymone et Willelmo", for the soul of "Petri filii mei", by charter dated to [1184/95][2514]. A charter dated 23 Mar 1210 notes disputes between "Willermi de Turre militis" and the bishop of Sion[2515]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2516]. [m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-22 Apr ----). The necrology of Lausanne records the death 22 Apr of "dna Beatrix de Turre, uxor Vuillermi domicelli de Turre"[2517]. There is no indication of the identity of Beatrix´s husband. However, Guillaume [II] de la Tour is the only member of the family of this name whose wife is not otherwise recorded.]

1. --- de la Tour . The identify of Perrette´s husband is not known. However, it is likely that he was one of the sires de la Tour whose wives are not otherwise identified in this chapter. m PERRETTE, daughter of ---. The necrology of Granges records the death "III Kal May" of "dna Perreta de Turre"[2518].

PIERRE de la Tour, son of AIMON de la Tour & his first wife Clémence de Bex (-[31 Oct] [1226/33]). "Aimo miles de Turre" enfeoffed "Willermo dicto Leonat" with "domum de Malecuria (Seduni)", with the consent of "Margarete uxor sue et filiorum suorum Petri, Chalberti et Aimonis et uxorum suarum", by charter dated 1214[2519]. "Petrus de Turre" sold property to the chapter of Sion, with the consent of "patris mei Aimonis et uxoris mee Agnetis", by charter dated 1218[2520]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2521]. "Aymo de Turre Sedun., Willermus frater eius, et Rodulphus nepos eorum" donated "capellam suam de Turre Sedun", with the consent of "domina de Morestel uxore dicte Aymonis et eiusdem filiis Petro, Chalberto et Aymone", by charter dated 30 Mar 1221[2522]. "Chabertus et Aymo de Turre" sold vines to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Petri fratris eorum", by charter dated 1226[2523]. [The necrology of Sion records the death "Kal Aug" of "Petrus de Turre", "II Kal Sep" of "Petri de Turre qui fuit de Olun", "XVII Kal Oct" of "Petri de Turre", "II Kal Nov" of "Petri de Turre donni de Baiz", and "IX Kal Dec" of "Petrus de Turre"[2524]. It is not certain to which Pierre de la Tour these entries refer, although the reference to "Baiz" suggests that the penultimate entry refers to the son of Aimon de la Tour as his mother was "de Bex".]

m AGNES, daughter of ---. "Petrus de Turre" sold property to the chapter of Sion, with the consent of "patris mei Aimonis et uxoris mee Agnetis", by charter dated 1218[2525]. "Aimo de Turre" sold property, with the consent of "uxoris sue Margarete et filiorum suorum Petri, Chabel et Aymonis, et uxoris Petri, Agnetis", by charter dated 1221[2526].

Pierre & his wife had two children:

1. GIROLD [I] de la Tour (-after 15 Jan 1256). "Gyroldus dominus de Turre" donated the church of Lœtschen to the abbey of Abondance, for the souls of "Petri patris sui et Aymonis avi sui", by charter dated 1233[2527]. Sire de la Tour. m as her first husband, ---. The name of Géraud´s wife is not known. She married secondly Vautier Loup de Châtillon. Her second marriage is confirmed by a charter dated 18 Aug 1286 of "Alix salterissa de Sancto-Mauricio filia quondam Walteri Lupi de Castellione", in the presence of "Petro filio suo clerico", which recalls "quondam Petro Aremberti primo maritus suo" and "dnus Aymo de Castellione frater dicte Alix miles"[2528]. Girold [I] & his wife had [two] children:

a) AIMON [III] de la Tour (-20 Sep 1276). "Aymo de Turre domicellus" sold property to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Ysabelle uxoris sue", by charter dated 18 Jun 1266[2529]. m firstly (before 1266) ISABELLE, daughter of ---. "Aymo de Turre domicellus" sold property to the church of Sion, with the consent of "Ysabelle uxoris sue", by charter dated 18 Jun 1266[2530]. m secondly as her first husband, JORDANE de Grandson, daughter of PIERRE Sire de Grandson & his wife Agnes de Neuchâtel. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly as his third wife, Humbert Sire de Thoire et Villars Sire d´Aubonne. Aimon [III] & his first wife had one child:

i) PIERRE [IV] de la Tour (-[5 Feb 1307/14 Mar 1309]). Seigneur de Châtillon. A charter dated 1 Sep 1277 records a donation to Sion by "Anselmus de Saxons domicellus, administrator et curator bonorum P. filii quondam dni Ay de Turre militis"[2531].

- see below.

b) [GIROLD [II] de la Tour (-[after 1262]). A charter dated 12 Mar 1244 records an agreement between the bishop of Sion and "dnum Aymonum de Turre et Giroldum nepotem suum"[2532]. m as her first husband, JORDANE de Champvent, daughter of HENRI [I] de Grandson Seigneur de Champvent & his wife ---. She married secondly Jacques Sire de Cossonay. Girold [II] & his wife had one child:

i) NANTELME . A charter dated 12 May 1268 records that "Rodulphus de Rarognia domicellus vicedominus de Seduno" donated property to "Nantelme uxori sue, filie dni Gyroldi de Turre militis"[2533]. m (before 12 May 1268) RODOLPHE de Rarogne, son of ---.

2. AIMON de la Tour (-after 15 Jan 1256). "Aymon de la Tour écuyer" enfeoffed "Boson de Ponto" with property by charter dated 1240[2534]. A charter dated 12 Mar 1244 records an agreement between the bishop of Sion and "dnum Aymonum de Turre et Giroldum nepotem suum"[2535]. "Aymo frater dni Giroldi de Turre" sold property by charter dated 15 Jan 1256[2536].

PIERRE [IV] de la Tour, son of AIMON [III] Sire de la Tour & his first wife Isabelle --- (-[5 Feb 1307/14 Mar 1309]). Seigneur de Châtillon. A charter dated 1 Sep 1277 records a donation to Sion by "Anselmus de Saxons domicellus, administrator et curator bonorum P. filii quondam dni Ay de Turre militis"[2537]. "Petrus de Turre dominus Castellionis" received the homage of "dno Ebaldo de Gresiaco" by charter dated 2 Oct 1290[2538]. "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" donated property, with the consent of "Johannis filii sui", by charter dated 11 Oct 1305[2539]. "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" sold property, with the consent of "Iohannis et Aymonis filiorum suorum (Albertus alter filius impuber erat", by charter dated 5 Feb 1307[2540].

m GUYONNE de Rossillon, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

Pierre [IV] & his wife had four children:

1. ELISABETH de la Tour (-1351 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m PIERRE co-Seigneur de Weissenbourg, son of --- (-[1313]).

2. JEAN de la Tour (-before Aug 1324). "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" donated property, with the consent of "Johannis filii sui", by charter dated 11 Oct 1305[2541]. "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" sold property, with the consent of "Iohannis et Aymonis filiorum suorum (Albertus alter filius impuber erat", by charter dated 5 Feb 1307[2542]. Seigneur de Châtillon. "Iohannis de Turre dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" sold property by charter dated 14 Mar 1309[2543]. "Iohannes et Aymo filii Petri de Turre, dni Castellionis in Vallesio (Albertus frater eorum impuber erat)" sold property by charter dated 11 Feb 1310[2544]. m firstly ELISABETH de Wœdiswyl, daughter of ARNOLD de Wœdiswyl & his wife --- (-1314 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Heiress of Frutigen and Muhelenen. m secondly ELINODE Tavelli, daughter of GUY Tavelli, citizen of Geneva, & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Jean & his [first] wife had three children:

a) PIERRE [V] de la Tour (-after 15 Oct 1350). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Châtillon. "Petrus de Turre, dnus Castellionis" acknowledged a loan by charter dated 28 Feb 1334[2545]. m (after 1326) AGNES de Grandson, daughter of PIERRE [II] Sire de Grandson & his wife Blanche de Savoie-Vaud (-[1374]). Pierre [V] & his wife had children:

i) ANTOINE de la Tour (-before 25 May 1405). Seigneur de Châtillon. A charter dated 27 Oct 1368 records the judgment issued by Amedée VI Comte de Savoie in a dispute between the bishop of Sion and "dnos Anthonium et Iohannem de Turre milites, Petrum eorum fratrem", names "dnum Petrum de Turre quondam patrem dictorum fratrum", and records the burial of "dne Isabelle comitisse de Blandras et dni Anthonii eius filii"[2546]. m firstly JEANNE de Villars, daughter of JEAN de Villars Seigneur de Montelier et de Belvoir & his wife Agnes de Montagu (-after 1376). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly GILLETTE [Belette] de la Tour de Vignay, daughter of EYNARD de la Tour de Vignay & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Antoine & his first wife had one child:

(a) ISABELLE de la Tour . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (1384) JEAN [I] de la Baume Comte de Montrevel, son of ---. Maréchal de France. Governor of Paris.

ii) JEAN de la Tour (-after 22 Mar 1381). A charter dated 27 Oct 1368 records the judgment issued by Amedée VI Comte de Savoie in a dispute between the bishop of Sion and "dnos Anthonium et Iohannem de Turre milites, Petrum eorum fratrem" and names "dnum Petrum de Turre quondam patrem dictorum fratrum"[2547].

iii) PIERRE de la Tour . A charter dated 27 Oct 1368 records the judgment issued by Amedée VI Comte de Savoie in a dispute between the bishop of Sion and "dnos Anthonium et Iohannem de Turre milites, Petrum eorum fratrem" and names "dnum Petrum de Turre quondam patrem dictorum fratrum"[2548]. Prior of Lutry.

iv) BLANCHE de la Tour . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m THURING de Brandis, son of THURING de Brandis & his wife Catherine de Weissenbourg (-killed in battle Valais 1376). .

b) ISABELLE de la Tour (-murdered 4/5 Dec 1365). A charter dated 27 Oct 1368 records the judgment issued by Amedée VI Comte de Savoie in a dispute between the bishop of Sion and "dnos Anthonium et Iohannem de Turre milites, Petrum eorum fratrem", and records the burial of "dne Isabelle comitisse de Blandras et dni Anthonii eius filii"[2549]. m firstly ANTONIO [I] Conte di Biandrate, son of GIOVANNI Conte di Biandrate & his wife --- (-1331). m secondly FRANÇOIS de Compey, son of ---.

c) CATHERINE de la Tour (-after 22 May 1367). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m as his second wife, PIERRE de Gruyère Sire du Vanel, son of RODOLPHE de Gruyère & his wife Contesson --- (-[3 Mar 1365/19 Sep 1366]).

Jean & his [second] wife had one child:

d) FRANÇOISE de la Tour (-after 25 Apr 1396). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m AIMON Sire de Pontverre et d´Aigremont, son of ---.

3. AIMON de la Tour (-24 Apr 1338). "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" sold property, with the consent of "Iohannis et Aymonis filiorum suorum (Albertus alter filius impuber erat", by charter dated 5 Feb 1307[2550]. "Iohannes et Aymo filii Petri de Turre, dni Castellionis in Vallesio (Albertus frater eorum impuber erat)" sold property by charter dated 11 Feb 1310[2551]. Bishop of Sion 1323.

4. ALBERT de la Tour ([1298/1305]-after 11 Feb 1310). "Petrus de Turri dnus Castellionis in Vallesio" sold property, with the consent of "Iohannis et Aymonis filiorum suorum (Albertus alter filius impuber erat", by charter dated 5 Feb 1307[2552]. "Iohannes et Aymo filii Petri de Turre, dni Castellionis in Vallesio (Albertus frater eorum impuber erat)" sold property by charter dated 11 Feb 1310[2553].

Chapter 9. VIENNOIS

The county of Vienne evolved from the pagus Viennensis. It formed part of the kingdom of Lotharingia, formed under the 843 treaty of Verdun which settled the disputes between the sons of Emperor Louis I. The first named count in the area has been identified as the Carolingian noble Gérard. He probably originated in the Ardennes region, and was appointed to govern Vienne by Emperor Lothaire I in the early 850s. Isolated references to different counts at Vienne can be found in primary sources during the second half of the 9th and first half of the 10th centuries but a continuous line of succession of these individuals cannot be reconstructed. The appointment was not hereditary within the same family: six different families who held the title have been identified during this period. The last comte de Vienne during this time was Charles Constantin, son of Louis King [of Provence]. After his death, probably in 962 or soon after, it is not known who held the county. The disappearance from the records of lay counts of Vienne may be explained by the rise to power of the archbishopric of Vienne which may have held town and large parts of the county as their temporal domain. The early comtes de Vienne are shown in Part A. of this chapter.

The county of Albon emerged in the sources from the mid-11th century, although its precise geographical location has not yet been identified. It is unlikely that it was contiguous with the previous county of Vienne, otherwise the name change from Vienne to Albon would be difficult to understand. Jurisdiction over the county of Vienne itself was disputed between the comtes d´Albon, the archbishops of Vienne, and the comtes de Mâcon (see the document BURGUNDY DUCHY NOBILITY) who claimed Vienne from the mid-12th to the mid-13th centuries and later passed their claim to the family of the seigneurs d´Antigny. The comtes d´Albon, when referring to their authority over the area around Vienne, are normally referred to as comtes (later dauphins) de Viennois, as they held so little territory in the town itself. The first member of the family recorded with the comital title was Guigues [III] "Vetus". The earliest document so far identified which links the title of this family to the territory of Albon is the testament of Ramon Berenguer I Comte de Barcelona, dated 12 Nov 1076, which provides for the reversion of his counties to "filium Guigonis de Albion quem habuit de filia sua Agnes" in case of extinction of his descendants in the male line[2554]. No record has been found of the precise date when Guigues [III] was appointed as count, or who appointed him, although it is likely that he was invested either by Emperor Konrad I (Konrad II King of Germany, who had inherited the kingdom of Burgundy from the last independent king Rudolf III in 1032) or his son Emperor Heinrich II (Heinrich III King of Germany). However, no record of Guigues [III] has been found in the surviving charters of either emperor which are included in the MGH compilation of imperial diplomas. Another perspective is provided by an undated charter in the second cartulary of "saint Hugues" whose preamble states that during the time of "Isarni episcopi [10th century]" no counts ruled in "episcopatum Gratianopolitanum" and that when Mallen was bishop (supposed cousin of Comte Guigues [III] "Vétus", see below) "Guigo vetus, pater Guigonis crassi" usurped the title count and seized lands from the bishopric[2555]. Fauché-Prunelle asserts that this preamble was inserted subsequently into the document and is not authentic[2556]. Nevertheless, the absence of earlier documentation which attributes the title count to members of the family is striking. Whatever the truth of the matter, the county was an imperial fief by the mid-11th century, as demonstrated by the patronage shown to the later counts by Emperor Friedrich I "Barbarossa", who arranged important dynastic marriages for them.

The dauphins de Viennois extended their territories to the south-east with the acquisition, by marriage, in the late 14th century of the counties of Gap and Embrun.

The origin of the title "dauphin" has been the subject of much debate. The name is first found in surviving primary sources attributed to Guigues [VI], as shown by the charter dated to [after 1225] which records that "Guigo delphinus et uxor eius…" confirmed an earlier donation by his father to the abbey of Bonnevaux[2557]. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné summarises various outlandish legendary origins which emerged, but concludes that the dolphin was first used as a heraldic symbol by Guigues [VI] and that the title adopted by his descendants simply reflected this use[2558]. Prudhomme states that this conclusion cannot be correct as the emblem is first recorded on the arms of the family in 1237[2559]. He concludes that "delphinus" was a nickname ("surnom"), first borne by St Delphinus at the end of the 4th century and by a 7th century bishop of Lyon, and used personally by Guigues [VI]. It was later used as a type of patronymic by André de Bourgogne [Capet], son of Beatrix heiress of Viennois and granddaughter of Guigues [VI], to highlight his maternal descent[2560]. By the end of the 13th century, the name had evolved into a title, and the first reference to the "delphinatum" of Vienne and Albon dates to 1285[2561]. In addition, the nickname was transformed into a regular name in the family of the comtes d´Auvergne, into which it was transmitted through Marquise, daughter of Guigues [VI][2562]. Humbert [II] Dauphin de Viennois abdicated 16 Jul 1349 in favour of Philippe VI King of France, to whom he sold the Dauphiné for 400,000 écus and an annual pension. The king´s grandson, the future Charles V King of France, was invested as Dauphin de Viennois 16 Jul 1349 and was thereafter called "Monsieur le Dauphin". The tradition whereby the title was borne by the eldest son of the French king was started when King Charles VI granted the title Dauphin de Viennois to his son, the future King Charles VII, soon after his birth in 1368.

A continuous line of descent of the family of the comtes d´Albon can be traced from the late 10th century until their extinction in the male line, probably soon after 1168. It is possible that the family was descended from the comte de Vienne named Guigues who is recorded between 890 and 913 (see Part A.). The reconstruction of this family is rendered difficult by the unbroken succession, from father to son, of individuals named Guigues. In addition, the dates of death of the heads of the family are, for the most part, unknown. The secondary sources which have been consulted during the preparation of the present document provide inconsistent interpretations of the primary source data and none presents a satisfactory final result. The reconstruction which is presented in Part B of this chapter appears consistent with all the information contained in the primary sources which have been identified and contains no loose ends. Nevertheless the conclusions are tentative and other interpretations are possible.

The seigneuries in the county included Clérieux (see Part E. of this chapter), Clermont, Coligny (Part F.), la Tour du Pin (Part G.), Montauban, Mouillon, and Sassenage. The vicomtes de Vienne are shown in Part H.

A. COMTES de VIENNE

GERARD [II], son of [LIUTHARD Comte de Fezensac & his wife Grimhild ---] (-[11 Feb or 4 Mar] 874, bur Avignon). The primary source which identifies Gérard as the son of Liuthard has not yet been identified. Emperor Lothaire confirmed a donation of property "in pago Arduennensi sitam…Villantia" to the abbey of Prüm by "Richardus quondam comes…per Biuinum fratrem suum, et Gerardum et Basinum qui et Tancredus comites" by charter dated 12 Nov 842[2563], although it is not known whether this is the same Gérard. However, as both Gérard and the descendants of Bivin were associated with Provence, it is possible that their association started earlier in the Ardennes. Comte de Vienne. Emperor Lothaire returned property to the church of Lyon, at the request of “Gerardus…comes atque marchio”, by charter dated to [852][2564]. A document issued by Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks dated Nov 853 names "Folcoinus episcopus, Adalgarius, Engilscalcus et Berengarius" as missi in "comitatu Berengarii, Engilscalchi, Gerardi et in comitatibus Reginarii"[2565], although it is not known whether this count Gérard is the same person as the one named in the other references listed below. "Karoli rex, Hlotharii augusti filius" confirmed the privileges of the church of Villeurbane in favour of the church of Lyon at the request of "comes et parens noster ac nutritor Girardus" by charter dated 10 Oct 856[2566]. The precise relationship between Comte Gérard and the Carolingian monarchs has not been established. The Chronico Vezeliacensi records that "Comes Girardus fundator hujus loci" died in 847 and was buried "apud Avinionem civitatem suam"[2567], although the last two digits of the year have been transposed. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "III Non" of "Geraldus comes"[2568]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés records the death "IV Non Mar" of "Gerardi comitis"[2569].

BOSON, son of comte BUVINUS [Bouvin] & his wife --- d'Arles (-Vienne, Isère 11 Jan 887, bur Vienne, cathédrale de Saint-Maurice). The Annals of Hincmar name "Bosone filio Buvini quondam comitis" in 869[2570]. An agreement between Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks and his brother Ludwig II "der Deutsche" King of the East Franks dated Jun 860 names "nobilis ac fidelibus laicis…Chuonradus, Evrardus, Adalardus, Arnustus, Warnarius, Liutfridus, Hruodolfus, Erkingarius, Gislebertus, Ratbodus, Arnulfus, Hugo, item Chuonradus, Liutharius, Berengarius, Matfridus, Boso, Sigeri, Hartmannus, Liuthardus, Richuinus, Wigricus, Hunfridus, Bernoldus, Hatto, Adalbertus, Burchardus, Christianus, Leutulfus, Hessi, Herimannus, item Hruodulfus, Sigehardus"[2571], although it is not known whether "…Boso…" refers to the same person. His brother-in-law Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks gave him the abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune. "Boso comes simulque Bernardus comes ad vicem" donated Nogent "in pago Otmense" for the soul of "quondam amici nostri Odonis comitis…uxoris suæ Guendilmodis" to Saint-Martin-des-Tours by charter dated 871 after 21 Jun[2572]. He was invested as Comte de Vienne in 870 by King Charles II after the latter conquered the kingdom of Provence. He was installed as Comte de Berry in [872] after the deposition of Gérard comte en Aquitaine. He accompanied King Charles II to Italy in 875: an agreement dated Feb 876 of Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks names "Bosonis…ducis et sacri palatii archiministri atque imperiali missi" among those present in Italy with the king[2573]. He was invested as dux regni Italici at Pavia in Feb 876, fulfilling the role of viceroy in the absence of the king. Recalled by Emperor Charles in early 877, Boson left his brother Richard in his place in Italy and became Governor and Comte de Provence [877]. He took part in the general rebellion of 877, refusing to swear allegiance to Louis II "le Bègue" King of the West Franks on his accession[2574]. After the death of King Louis II, "Hugo abbas et Boso et alii" sent "Walterum Episcopum Aurelianensem et Goiranum et Anscherum comites" to Ludwig III King of the East Franks to offer him part of the kingdom in 879[2575]. He was named King BOSON[2576] at Mantaille, near Vienne 15 Oct 879 by the archbishops of Vienne, Besançon, Lyon, Tarentaise, Aix and Arles, and crowned at Lyon a few days later. He installed his capital at Vienne. The reigning Carolingian monarchs formed a league against him, captured Lyon, and besieged Vienne which fell in 882, although Boson refused to capitulate[2577]. The Annales Fuldenses record that the sons of Ludwig II " der Deutsche" King of the East Franks fought "Buosonem in Galliam" in 880 and expelled him from "Madasconam urbem", accepting homage from "Bernhardum qui in ea principatum tenebat"[2578]. The Annales Fuldenses record the death in 887 of "Buosone", leaving a young son by "filia Hludowici Italici regis"[2579]. The epitaph of "Bosonis Regis" records his death "III Id Jan VIII anno regni sui"[2580].

1. GUIGUES [Vigo] (-after 913). Comte de Vienne. "Ricardus…Comes, Wido Comes, Ugo Comes, Adelelmus Comes, Baterius Comes, Teutbertus Comes, Ragenardus Comes…" subscribed a charter dated to [890] which records a council held by "Ermengardis Regina et…Principes Ludovici filii Bosones" at Varennes[2581]. "Guigo comes" donated property to "saint Alexandre, archévêque de Vienne" by charter dated 902[2582]. Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters. notes a charter dated 913 under which "Vigo Comte de Vienne" donated property to Alexandre archbishop of Vienne[2583].

Two brothers, parents not known.

1. SIGBOD (-after 926). Comte de Vienne. "Teutberti" donated property to the church of Vienne, with the consent of "Siebodi comitis…germano suo" by charter dated 13 Apr 926[2584], Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters, noting that he was "Siebou comte de Vienne"[2585] although this geographical epithet does not appear in the original charter.

2. TEUTBERT (-after 926). "Ricardus…Comes, Wido Comes, Ugo Comes, Adelelmus Comes, Baterius Comes, Teutbertus Comes, Ragenardus Comes…" subscribed a charter dated to [890] which records a council held by "Ermengardis Regina et…Principes Ludovici filii Bosones" at Varennes[2586]. Louis King [of Provence] donated monasteriolum Mourtiers to the church of Apt, on the request of "fidelis Teutbertus…comes", by charter dated 896[2587]. "Teutberti" donated property to the church of Vienne, with the consent of "Siebodi comitis…germano suo" by charter dated 13 Apr 926[2588], Rivaz, in his compiled index of Burgundian charters, noting that he was "Siebou comte de Vienne"[2589] although this geographical epithet does not appear in the original charter.

HUGUES, son of THEOTBALD Comte d'Arles & his wife Berta of Lotharingia [Carolingian] ([880]-10 Apr 947). "Hugo comes et marchio" names "patris mei Teutbaldi et matris meæ Berthe…" in a donation by charter dated 924[2590]. "Hugo et Lotharius…reges" name "patris et matris nostræ Teubaldi…et Berte" in their donation to Cluny dated 8 Mar 934[2591], although this incorrectly implies that Ugo and Lothar were brothers instead of father and son, which is proved by other sources. Comte de Vienne. He was elected as UGO King of Italy in 926.

CHARLES CONSTANTIN, son of Emperor LOUIS III, ex-King of Italy & his wife [Adelais ---] ([905/10]-after Jan 962). Flodoard names "Karlo Constantino, Lucdowici Orbi filio"[2592]. "Hludovicus…imperator augustus" gave three serfs to "fideli nostro Bononi" at the request of "filius noster Karolus" by charter dated 3 Jun 924[2593]. He was named Comte de Vienne in 926 by his cousin Raoul King of France, in succession to his cousin Hugues Comte d'Arles, when the latter was proclaimed King of Italy. The province of Vienne was taken from him in [Aug/Sep] 928 and given to Héribert de Vermandois to govern in the name of the latter's son Eudes. Charles Constantin remained at Vienne. He swore allegiance to Conrad "le Pacifique" King of Burgundy in 943[2594]. "Karolus comes" sold land "in villa Brociano" by charter dated 19 May 960 which names "Teutbergi comitisse"[2595].

B. COMTES d'ALBON

1. [GUIGUES (-after [940]). Comte. "Guy comte d´Albon" donated property to "l´église de Romette en Gapençais" by charter dated 940[2596]. The text of this charter has not been seen but the reference to "Albon" suggests either that it is misdated or that it is spurious as geographical qualifications were rarely linked to titles in primary source documentation at that time.]

GUIGUES [I], son of --- (-[7 Sep/18 Oct] 996). "Barnuinus et uxor mea…Teutberge" donated property "in villa Vitrosco" to Saint-André de Bas, Vienne, for the souls of "senioris nostri domini Vigoni domneque Fredeburge", by charter dated "regnante domno Rodulfo rege" (dated to [1012/23] in the compilation, but presumably better dated to [993/96])[2597]. "Wigo et uxor mea Fredeburga" donated property "in comitatu Viennensi in agro Cassiacensi in villa…Vernio" by charter dated Sep [996], subscribed by "Umberti episcopi, Richardi, Vagoni, Bosoni, Adraldi"[2598].

m [as her first husband,] FREDEBURGE, sister of GEOFFROY, daughter of --- ([960/65]-after 1012). "Barnuinus et uxor mea…Teutberge" donated property "in villa Vitrosco" to Saint-André de Bas, Vienne, for the souls of "senioris nostri domini Vigoni domneque Fredeburge", by charter dated "regnante domno Rodulfo rege" (dated to [1012/23] in the compilation, but presumably better dated to [993/96])[2599]. "Fredeburgis matris eius…" subscribed the charter dated [Sep/Oct] 996 under which "Humbertus episcopus Gratianopolitanensis" donated property to Cluny[2600]. "Wigo et uxor mea Fredeburga" donated property "in comitatu Viennensi in agro Cassiacensi in villa…Vernio" by charter dated Sep [996], subscribed by "Umberti episcopi, Richardi, Vagoni, Bosoni, Adraldi"[2601]. "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "Agiltrude regina coniuge nostra nec non archiepiscopo Burchardo fratre nostro et comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[2602]. "Fredeburgæ matris eius…" signed the charter dated 1012 under which "Umbertus Grationopolensis ecclesiæ præsul" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2603]. She was the sister of Geoffroy and sister-in-law of Théobald de Nyon[2604]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2605], Fredeburga married secondly "Arnoul de Theys", although the primary source which confirms his family name has not yet been identified. This supposed second marriage is far from certain. It is allegedly confirmed by an undated charter which records that "Arnulfus et uxor mea Frideburga necnon et filius noster Rodulphus" donated property "unum mansum in episcopatu Gratianopolitano in Valle Navis…les Aberges" to Cluny, witnessed by "Vuigonis comitis"[2606]. The key to identifying the donor Fredeburge lies in the dating of this charter. As noted elsewhere in the present document, the first member of the family of the comtes d´Albon who is recorded with the comital title was Guigues [III] "Vetus". It is not known when he was awarded the title, but he is not recorded with it in other sources before the mid-10th century. If the witness "Vuigonis comitis" was Guigues [III], which is likely, the donor Fredeburga would have been extremely old if she had been his paternal grandmother. Two other factors point to this supposed second marriage being incorrect. Firstly, it is extremely unlikely that Guigues [III]´s maternal grandmother could have given birth to a son by a second marriage, given the birth date estimated for her son by her [first] husband. Secondly, the charter dated 1012 makes no mention of Fredeburge´s second husband, although it is likely that it predated the undated charter. A more likely explanation is that Fredeburge, who married Arnoul, was an otherwise unrecorded daughter of the older Fredeburge by her marriage to Guigues [I], and that the witness to the charter was her nephew. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné accepts that Arnoul was the husband of Guigues [I]´s widow, identifying him as Arnoul, son of Rudolf ("Arnoul, fils du comte Rodolphe"), adding that the latter patronised Fredeburge´s children by her first marriage[2607]. He cites no primary source on which he bases his statement.

Guigues [I] & his wife had [five] children:

1. HUMBERT ([960/70]-[after 1030]). "Humbertus episcopus Gratianopolitanensis" donated property "medietatem castri de Visilia" to Cluny by charter dated [Sep/Oct] 996, subscribed by "Fredeburgis matris eius, Wiguonis fratris eius, Humberti episcopi de Valentia nepotis eius"[2608]. His birth date range is estimated on the assumption that he was adult when appointed to his bishopric. Bishop of Grenoble 990 or before. "Wigo et uxor mea Fredeburga" donated property "in comitatu Viennensi in agro Cassiacensi in villa…Vernio" by charter dated Sep [996], subscribed by "Umberti episcopi, Richardi, Vagoni, Bosoni, Adraldi"[2609]. "Umbertus Grationopolensis ecclesiæ præsul" donated property "locum de Sancto Bartholomeo cum ecclesia de Madernatis" to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre with the consent of "Radulfo rege et regina Ermengarda, et domino archiepiscopo Brocardo, matre quoque mea Fredeburge, atque Maileno nepote meo, simulque aliis nepotibus meis Umberto atque Wigone" by charter dated 1012, signed by "Fredeburgæ matris eius, Wigonis et Umberti filiorum fratris eius, Malleni nepotis eius"[2610]. Prudhomme states that Bishop Humbert was still living in 1030 but had abandoned the administration of his diocesis to his nephew Mallen[2611]. He cites no primary source to support his statement.

2. [RICHARD (-after Sep [996]). "Wigo et uxor mea Fredeburga" donated property "in comitatu Viennensi in agro Cassiacensi in villa…Vernio" by charter dated Sep [996], subscribed by "Umberti episcopi, Richardi, Vagoni, Bosoni, Adraldi"[2612]. Richard is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[2613] as the son of Guigues [I] and his wife Fredeburge. Presumably this is based only on this charter witnessed by "Richard". The document includes no information on the relationship, if any, between the donors and the witnesses, although other sources show that the first witness Bishop Humbert was the couple´s son. This appears to be slim evidence for asserting that Richard was also their son.]

3. GUIGUES [II] (-[1009]). "…Wiguonis fratris eius…" subscribed the charter dated [Sep/Oct] 996 under which "Humbertus episcopus Gratianopolitanensis" donated property to Cluny[2614]. m [GOTELENE, daughter of ---. It is possible that the wife of Guigues [II] was Gotelene if the charter under which "Wigo comes filius Gotelenne" donated "ecclesiam de Visilia" to Cluny refers to Guigues [III] "Vetus"[2615]. Europäische Stammtafeln names her "Gotelana de Clérieux", but assigns her as the wife of Guigues [III] "Vetus/Vieux"[2616], the first wife of Guigues [III] was "Gotelana de Clérieux". No doubt this hypothesis is based on a different interpretation of the same charter. The basis for Europäische Stammtafeln suggesting that Gotelana was "de Clérieux" has not yet been found.] Guigues [II] & his wife had three children:

a) HUMBERT ([995/1000]-[1037]). "…Humberti episcopi de Valentia nepotis eius" subscribed the charter dated [Sep/Oct] 996 under which "Humbertus episcopus Gratianopolitanensis" donated property to Cluny[2617]. His birth date is estimated consistent with the birth date range estimated for his uncle Humbert, although as noted above there is some doubt whether the latter range is correct. Bishop of Valence. "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "Agiltrude regina coniuge nostra nec non archiepiscopo Burchardo fratre nostro et comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[2618]. "…Wigonis et Umberti filiorum fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1012 under which "Umbertus Grationopolensis ecclesiæ præsul" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2619].

b) GUIGUES [III] "Vetus/Vieux" ([995/1000]-Cluny 22 Apr [1074/75]). "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "Agiltrude regina coniuge nostra nec non archiepiscopo Burchardo fratre nostro et comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[2620]. His birth date range, estimated consistent with the birth date ranges estimated for the other members of this family, means that Guigues was probably still a child at the date of this charter. Comte d´Albon.

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c) GUILLAUME (-7 Nov [1012]). "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "Agiltrude regina coniuge nostra nec non archiepiscopo Burchardo fratre nostro et comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[2621]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death "VII Id Nov" of "Guillelmus filius Guigonis comitis"[2622].

4. [daughter . m ---.] One child:

a) MALLEN (-[1036]). "…Malleni nepotis eius" signed the charter dated 1012 under which "Umbertus Grationopolensis ecclesiæ præsul" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2623]. His parentage is not known. However, the 1012 charter is also signed by "…Wigonis et Umberti filiorum fratris eius…", suggesting that Mallenus must have been "nepos" by the donor's sister. Bishop of Grenoble. "Malleni episcopi Gratianopolitani et Wigonis comitis et uxoris eius Adelsendis, filiorumque suorum Umberti et Wigonis" signed a charter dated 26 Aug 1035 relating to the donation of four churches in Vico to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2624].

5. [FREDEBURGE . An undated charter records that "Arnulfus et uxor mea Frideburga necnon et filius noster Rodulphus" donated property "unum mansum in episcopate Gratianopolitano in Valle Navis…les Aberges" to Cluny, witnessed by "Vuigonis comitis"[2625]. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné identifies the donors as Fredeburge, widow of Guigues [I] (see above), and her supposed second husband[2626]. As noted above, the key to identifying the donor Fredeburge lies in the dating of this charter. The first member of the family of the comtes d´Albon who is recorded with the comital title was Guigues [III] "Vetus". It is not known when he was awarded the title, but he is not recorded with it in other sources before the mid-10th century. If the witness "Vuigonis comitis" was Guigues [III], which is likely, the donor Fredeburge would have been extremely old if she had been his paternal grandmother. Two other factors point to Fredeburge not being his grandmother. Firstly, it is extremely unlikely that Guigues [III]´s maternal grandmother could have given birth to a son by a second marriage, given the birth date estimated for her son by her [first] husband. Secondly, she is named in a charter dated 1012 (see above) which makes no mention of Fredeburge´s second husband, although it is likely that it predated the undated charter. A more likely explanation is that Fredeburge, who married Arnoul, was an otherwise unrecorded daughter of the older Fredeburge by her marriage to Guigues [I], and that the witness to the charter was her nephew. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2627], Fredeburge´s husband was "Arnoul de Theys", although the primary source which confirms his family name has not yet been identified. Chorier identifies him as Arnoul, son of Rudolf ("Arnoul, fils du comte Rodolphe"), adding that the latter patronised Fredeburge´s family[2628]. He cites no primary source on which he bases his statement. m ARNOUL [de Theys], son of ---. same person as …? ARNOUL, son of Comte RUDOLF & his wife ---.]

GUIGUES [III] "Vetus/Vieux", son of GUIGUES [II] & his wife [Gotelene ---] ([995/1000]-Cluny 22 Apr [1074/75]). "Rodolfus rex" jointly with "Agiltrude regina coniuge nostra nec non archiepiscopo Burchardo fratre nostro et comitibus Rodulpho et Uberto" gave the castle of Moras to "Umberto episcopo eiusque matri domine Freburgie et nepotibus eius, Wigonis bone memorie filiis, Umberto Wigoni Willelmo" by charter dated 6 Jun 1009[2629]. His birth date range, estimated consistent with the birth date ranges which are estimated for the other members of this family, means that Guigues was probably still a child at the date of this charter. "…Wigonis et Umberti filiorum fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1012 under which "Umbertus Grationopolensis ecclesiæ præsul" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2630]. Comte d´Albon. "Wigo comes filius Gotelenne" donated "ecclesiam de Visilia" to Cluny by undated charter, subscribed by "Wigonis filii sui, Ainardi de Domena, duobus de fratribus suis Attanulfi Wigonis, Bermundi de Aurel, Humberti nepotis sui"[2631]. This charter is dated to [1090] in the compilation of Cluny charters. The document refers to Hugues abbot of Cluny, who is named in documents between 1048 and 1090. If [1090] is the correct date, it would have been signed towards the end of the lives of all three of the Domène brothers who subscribed the document: they are named in charters for Domène between [1027] and [1085][2632]. It is therefore possible that the document dates from earlier in the abbacy of Hugues, in which case the donor could be Guigues [III] "Vetus". If this was correct, it would also resolve the problem of the identity of Gotelene. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné suggests that "Gotelenne" was a corruption derived from the word "Catalonia" and therefore that this charter refers to Guigues [III]´s son by Ines de Barcelona[2633]. This seems an unlikely explanation as the name "Catalonia" has not been observed in contemporary charters to describe Barcelona and adjacent counties collectively (see the document CATALONIA). A charter dated 29 Apr 1050 records the donation by "Guigoni…maiori, qui postea effectus est monachus…et Adelai comitissæ, et alii Guigoni, filio illius Guigonis…et uxori eius Petronillæ" to Saint-Pierre de Vienne[2634]. "…Guigo comes et filius eius Guigo…" witnessed the charter dated 27 Jan 1052 which records an agreement between the archbishop of Vienne and the canons of the church of Romans[2635]. "Vuigo comes" donated property "in parrochia Heroneii" to Domène by undated charter which names "dominus Hugo Prior de Domina" (whose priorship is dated to [1058] to [1072], indicating that the donor was Guigues [III] "Vetus")[2636]. "Guigo comes qui nomine vocor senex atque filius meus Guigo pinguis" donated property to Oulx by charter dated 1063[2637]. “Wigo” (signed “Wigonis comitis”) granted “sponse mee…Agnetis” various properties “in dotalitio”, including “castellum Albionem…Moratum…et Vallem…in comitatu Viennensis” by charter dated “VI Id Mai, luna XX^ma VI^a regnante Henrico rege”, subscribed by “Pontii episcopi”[2638], the date corresponding to the year 1070. He became a monk at Cluny. The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "X Kal Mai" of "Wigo comes"[2639]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death "X Kal Mai" of "Guigo comes qui cognominatus est Vetus"[2640]. No document has yet been found which identifies the year of his death. However, considering the date of his second marriage, and the birth of his son by his second wife, it is likely that he died in [1074/75]. He was dead by 12 Nov 1076, the date of the testament of his father-in-law Ramon Berenguer Comte de Barcelona which provides for the reversion of the testator´s county to "filium Guigonis de Albion quem habuit de filia sua Agnes" in case of extinction of his descendants in the male line[2641]. This wording implies that both Ines and Guigues were deceased at the time. Prudhomme distinguishes two individuals in place of "Guigues [III]"[2642]. He states that the older Guigues died in 1034, married "Gotelenne", and that his son was the second person, Guigues "Vetus". He cites no primary source in support of his theory, in particular no document which indicates that one of the counts Guigues died in 1034. The division of this person into two seems unnecessary to explain the primary sources. The family relationships shown in this document leave no primary source reference unexplained. In any case, it seems appropriate that Guigues "Vetus" should be identified with Guigues [III] as he would have well merited his nickname, assuming that his birth date is correctly estimated as shown above.

m firstly ADELSINDIS, daughter of --- (-after 29 Apr 1050). "Malleni episcopi Gratianopolitani et Wigonis comitis et uxoris eius Adelsendis, filiorumque suorum Umberti et Wigonis" signed a charter dated 26 Aug 1035 relating to the donation of four churches in Vico to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2643]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2644], the first wife of Guigues [III] was "Gotelana de Clérieux". It appears that this hypothesis must be based on the charter dated [1090] under which "Wigo comes filius Gotelenne" donated property to Cluny[2645]. However, as noted above, a better interpretation of the documentation is that "Gotelenne" was the mother of Guigues [III] not his wife. A charter dated 29 Apr 1050 records the donation by "Guigoni…maiori, qui postea effectus est monachus…et Adelai comitissæ, et alii Guigoni, filio illius Guigonis…et uxori eius Petronillæ" to Saint-Pierre de Vienne[2646].

m secondly (10 May 1070) INES de Barcelona, daughter of RAMON BERENGUER I "el Viejo" Comte de Barcelona & his third wife Almodis de la Marche ([1055/56]-[before 12 Nov 1076]). “Wigo” (signed “Wigonis comitis”) granted “sponse mee…Agnetis” various properties “in dotalitio”, including “castellum Albionem…Moratum…et Vallem…in comitatu Viennensis” by charter dated “VI Id Mai, luna XX^ma VI^a regnante Henrico rege”, subscribed by “Pontii episcopi”[2647], the date corresponding to the year 1070. Her parentage is confirmed by the publication of the testament of "comitis Barchinone…Raimundi Berengarii" dated 12 Nov 1076 includes a residuary provision that, in case of the death of his three other children, his counties would revert to "filium Guigonis de Albion quem habuit de filia sua Agnes"[2648]. The wording of the testament implies that both Ines and her husband were deceased at the time.

Guigues [III] & his first wife had two children:

1. HUMBERT ([1025/30]-[1080]). "Malleni episcopi Gratianopolitani et Wigonis comitis et uxoris eius Adelsendis, filiorumque suorum Umberti et Wigonis" signed a charter dated 26 Aug 1035 relating to the donation of four churches in Vico to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2649]. His birth date range is estimated consistent with the birth date ranges estimated for the other members of this family. Bishop of Grenoble.

2. GUIGUES [IV] "Pinguis" ([1025/30]-19 Jan [1106], bur Priory of Saint-Robert). A charter dated to [1100] relates details of a dispute between the bishop and counts of Albon which names "Guigo Vetus, pater Guigonis Crassus…Guigoni comiti, filio Guigonis Crassis"[2650]. "Malleni episcope Gratianopolitani et Wigonis comitis et uxoris eius Adelsendis, filiorumque suorum Umberti et Wigonis" signed a charter dated 26 Aug 1035 relating to the donation of four churches in Vico to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2651]. Comte d'Albon.

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Guigues [III] & his second wife had one child:

3. GUIGUES dit Raymond ([1074/75]-5 Dec after 1096). "Wigo Albionis comes" named "fratres mei Guigonis cognomento Raimundi, Richardi, Armannique" in his donation to Cluny dated 1079[2652]. He is referred to, but not named, in the testament of "comitis Barchinone…Raimundi Berengarii" dated 12 Nov 1076 as residuary beneficiary of the county of Barcelona in case of the death of the testator's three children[2653]. m (1085 or before) as her second husband, ITA [Raymonde] de Forez, [divorced wife] of [RENAUD [II] Comte de Nevers], daughter of ARTAUD [II] Comte de Forez et de Lyon & his wife Raymonde ---. The Origine et Historia Brevi Nivernensium Comitum records that "Guillelmus…[filios]…Renaldum" married firstly "filiam unicam [Artaldi] comitis Foratensis"[2654]. La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Guy-Raymond de Viennois" married "Ide-Raymonde de Forez, fille d´Artaud V…comte de Lyon et de Forez et d´Ide son épouse" and refers to the couple´s donation of "quelques terres situées au pays de Forez" to Cluny dated 1085, adding that the property in question was Ita´s dowry[2655]. La Mure does not quote the charter in question nor provide a precise source reference, apart from referring to Guichenon´s Histoire de Savoie. This charter has not been found in the compilation of Cluny charters edited by Bernard and Bruel so presumably has since disappeared. It is not now therefore possible to state whether the charter explicitly confirms Ita Raymonde´s affiliation, although on this point there appears no reason to doubt that La Mure had the document available when he was writing as his description of its contents is precise. Two difficulties remain. The first difficulty is the date of the supposed Cluny charter, as at that time Guigues would still have been a child (his estimated birth date appears robust). The second difficulty is that Ita must have been considerably older than her second husband, assuming that she was the same daughter who had previously married Renaud [II] Comte de Nevers, as she had a daughter by her first marriage. One possibility is that Artaud [II] Comte de Forez et de Lyon had two daughters, despite the Origine et Historia asserting that Comte Renaud´s wife was "filiam unicam". It should be noted that no source has been identified which confirms that Guigues´s wife had previously been the wife of Comte Renaud. If there was only one daughter, she must have been divorced from her first husband, although no source has been found which confirms that this is correct. It should be noted that La Mure asserts that Renaud [II] Comte de Nevers was Ita´s second husband, married after the death of Guigues, but this appears difficult to reconcile with the chronology of the different families with which she was connected. Guigues & his wife had one child:

a) GUY [Guigues] (-27 Oct 1138). La Mure´s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Guigues ou Guy I…comte de Lyon et de Forez" was the son of Guigues-Raymond and his wife Ita Raymonde and refers to his donation to Cluny dated 1137 for the souls of "son père ledit Guigues surnommé Raymond et…sa mere ladite Ide surnommée Raymonde"[2656]. La Mure does not quote the charter in question nor provide a precise source reference, apart from referring to "les sieurs Du Bouchet, d´Hozier et Guichenon". This charter has not been found in the compilation of Cluny charters edited by Bernard and Bruel so presumably has since disappeared. The family origin of Guy/Guigues appears confirmed by another charter, dated 1173, quoted by La Mure (also without providing the source citation reference) under which his grandson "comes Guigo" donated property "a Vienna usque ad Antonem et usque Burgundium" to the church of Lyon except if he succeeded to [the county of Viennois] ("nisi jure hæreditario, ex linea consanguinitatis aliis exclusis, ad ipsum successio fueris devoluta")[2657]. Comte de Lyon et de Forez [1115].

- COMTES de LYON et de FOREZ.

Guigues [III] had two [probably illegitimate] children by [an unknown mistress]:

4. RICHARD (-after 1079). "Wigo Albionis comes" named "fratres mei Guigonis cognomento Raimundi, Richardi, Armannique" in his donation to Cluny dated 1079[2658]. It is unlikely that Richard and Armand were born from their father´s second marriage as they are not named in their maternal grandfather´s 1076 testament. As they are named after "Guigonis cognomento Raimundi ", it is probable that they were younger brothers or of lesser status, maybe because they were illegitimate.

5. ARMAND (-after 1079). "Wigo Albionis comes" named "fratres mei Guigonis cognomento Raimundi, Richardi, Armannique" in his donation to Cluny dated 1079[2659]. It is unlikely that Richard and Armand were born from their father´s second marriage as they are not named in their maternal grandfather´s 1076 testament. As they are named after "Guigonis cognomento Raimundi ", it is probable that they were younger brothers or of lesser status, maybe because they were illegitimate.

GUIGUES [IV] "Pinguis", son of GUIGUES [d'Albon] & his wife first wife Adelsindis --- ([1025/30]-19 Jan [1106], bur Priory of Saint-Robert). A charter dated to [1100] relates details of a dispute between the bishop and counts of Albon which names "Guigo Vetus, pater Guigonis Crassus…Guigoni comiti, filio Guigonis Crassis"[2660]. "Malleni episcopi Gratianopolitani et Wigonis comitis et uxoris eius Adelsendis, filiorumque suorum Umberti et Wigonis" signed a charter dated 26 Aug 1035 relating to the donation of four churches in Vico to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre[2661]. A charter dated 29 Apr 1050 records the donation by "Guigoni…maiori, qui postea effectus est monachus…et Adelai comitissæ, et alii Guigoni, filio illius Guigonis…et uxori eius Petronillæ" to Saint-Pierre de Vienne[2662]. "…Guigo comes et filius eius Guigo…" witnessed the charter dated 27 Jan 1052 which records an agreement between the archbishop of Vienne and the canons of the church of Romans[2663]. "Guigo comes qui nomine vocor senex atque filius meus Guigo pinguis" donated property to Oulx by charter dated 1063[2664]. Comte d'Albon. "Wigo Albionis comes" named "fratres mei Guigonis cognomento Raimundi, Richardi, Armannique" in his donation to Cluny dated 1079[2665]. "Vuigo comes" donated property "in parrochia Heroneii" to Domène by undated charter[2666]. "Wigo…comes" confirmed a donation to Cluny by charter dated [1100][2667]. "Guigonis comitis, filii Guigonis Veteris…" subscribed the charter dated 22 Jan 1105 relating to a donation to the cathedral of Grenoble[2668]. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné states that an epitaph in the priory of Saint-Robert records the death 19 Jan of "Guigo Grassus Dalphinus primus et monachus" but comments that it was erected long after his death[2669].

m (before 29 Apr 1050) PETRONILLE, daughter of --- ([1039/41]-9 Sep, before 1106, bur Priory of Domene). A charter dated 29 Apr 1050 records the donation by "Guigoni…maiori, qui postea effectus est monachus…et Adelai comitissæ, et alii Guigoni, filio illius Guigonis…et uxori eius Petronillæ" to Saint-Pierre de Vienne[2670]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2671], the first wife of Guigues [IV] was Adelaide de Savoie, daughter of Oddon Comte de Chablais, Marchese di Susa & his wife Adelaida Marchesa di Susa ([1052/53]-[Schloß Twiel] early 1079, bur St Blasius). Another table in Europäische Stammtafeln[2672] shows the first wife of Guigues Comte d'Albon as "Adelais (von Turin)" and their son Guigues [V] Comte d'Albon as co-heir of Adelaida Marchesa di Susa in 1091. The basis for this hypothesis has not been found, but it is unlikely to be correct considering Adelaide's estimated birth date. On the other hand, it is likely that the first wife of Guigues [IV] was a descendant of Adelaida Marchesa di Susa, assuming that it is correct that his son Guigues [V] was one of her co-heirs in 1091. If that is correct, it is possible that his wife was the daughter of Adelaida´s second marriage to Enrico di Monferrato, and therefore born in [1039/41]. If Guigues [IV]´s wife was Petronille named in the charter quoted above, she would have still been a child at the time of the marriage. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death "V Id Sep" of "la comtesse Pétronille, épouse de Guigues le Gras et mère de Guigues le comte"[2673]. Her burial place is confirmed by the charter dated 1106 under which "dominus Vuigo comes et uxor eius Regina quæ fuit de Anglia" confirmed a donation to Domène which states that "matris suæ" was buried in the monastery[2674].

Guigues [IV] & his wife had [three] children:

1. GUIGUES [V] ([1050/70]-21 Dec 1125). A charter dated to [1100] relates details of a dispute between the bishop and counts of Albon which names "Guigo Vetus, pater Guigonis Crassus…Guigoni comiti, filio Guigonis Crassis"[2675]. In 1091, he was co-heir to Adelaida Marchesa di Susa. "Guigo comes, filius Guigonis Crassi" donated property to the cathedral of Grenoble by charter dated 1099[2676]. Comte d'Albon. "Dominus Vuigo comes et uxor eius Regina quæ fuit de Anglia" confirmed a donation to Domène by charter dated 1106 which states that "matris suæ" was buried in the monastery[2677]. "Guigo comes Albionensis" is recorded as present in a charter dated 2 Aug 1107 which relates to a dispute between "fratres Guidonem Viennensium et Hugonem Gratianopolitanum episcopos" relating to property "in pago Salmoracensi"[2678]. An undated charter notes concessions made by "domini Guigonis comitis" to Domène, witnessed by "uxor domini comitis domina Regina et soror eiusdem comitis domina Adelaida…"[2679]. "Dominus Vuigo comes" donated property "cabannaria…in mandamento castri Vorappiæ" to Domène, in the presence of "dominæ Reginæ uxoris domini Vuigonis comitis", by charter dated 1107[2680]. Comte Guigues and his wife "Regina nominate Maheldis" donated property to Chalais abbey, with the approval of "leurs fils Guigues Delfinus et Humbert", by charter dated 31 Oct 1110[2681]. Comte Guigues and his wife "Matelda" donated property to the Hospital of Jerusalem at Gap by charter dated 30 Apr 1112[2682]. A charter dated to [1122] records a donation by "Guigo comes et Matildis uxor eius" of property "in parochia Sancti Saturnini juxta aquam Velciam" to the abbey of Bonnevaux, later confirmed by "Guigo delphinus et uxor eius et Humbertus Podiensis episcopus frater eius", the confirmation witnessed by "Matildis mater eius"[2683]. "Guigo comes filius Petronille" donated property to Oulx, for the soul of "uxorisque mee Matildis", by charter dated to [1101/32], witnessed by "Matiltis regina uxor eius et filius eius Humbertus Aniciensi ecclesie electus…"[2684]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death 21 Dec 1125 of "Guigues le Comte, qui construisit le monastère de Saint-Robert de Cornillon"[2685]. m REGINA [Matilda], daughter of --- [from England] (-[1146/47]). "Dominus Vuigo comes et uxor eius Regina quæ fuit de Anglia" confirmed a donation to Domène by charter dated 1106 which states that "matris suæ" was buried in the monastery[2686]. An undated charter notes concessions made by "domini Guigonis comitis" to Domène, witnessed by "uxor domini comitis domina Regina et soror eiusdem comitis domina Adelaida…"[2687]. "Dominus Vuigo comes" donated property "cabannaria…in mandamento castri Vorappiæ" to Domène, in the presence of "dominæ Reginæ uxoris domini Vuigonis comitis", by charter dated 1107[2688]. "Vuigo comes et uxor eius Mahiol" granted commitments to the monks of Chalais by charter dated to [1108/10][2689]. Comte Guigues and his wife "Regina nominate Maheldis" donated property to Chalais abbey, with the approval of "leurs fils Guigues Delfinus et Humbert", by charter dated 31 Oct 1110[2690]. Comte Guigues and his wife "Matelda" donated property to the Hospital of Jerusalem at Gap by charter dated 30 Apr 1112[2691]. "Guigo comes et Matildis uxor eius" donated property "in parochial Sancti Saturnini juxta aquam Velciam" naming "Humbertus Podiensis episcopus frater eius" dated [1122][2692]. "Guigo comes filius Petronille" donated property to Oulx, for the soul of "uxorisque mee Matildis", by charter dated to [1101/32], witnessed by "Matiltis regina uxor eius et filius eius Humbertus Aniciensi ecclesie electus…"[2693]. A charter dated to [1122] records a donation by "Guigo comes et Matildis uxor eius" of property "in parochia Sancti Saturnini juxta aquam Velciam" to the abbey of Bonnevaux, later confirmed by "Guigo delphinus et uxor eius et Humbertus Podiensis episcopus frater eius", the confirmation witnessed by "Matildis mater eius"[2694]. "La reine Mathilde" donated property to the abbey of Chalais in 1146, confirmed by charter dated 1147 by "Humbert alors évêque du Puy, depuis archévêque de Vienne…le comte Guigues, fils de Guigues dauphin et sa mere"[2695]. Guigues [V] & his wife had [four] children:

a) GUIGUES [VI] ([1090/1100]-killed in battle La Buissière 28 Jun 1142, bur Notre Dame de Grenoble). Comte Guigues and his wife "Regina nominate Maheldis" donated property to Chalais abbey, with the approval of "leurs fils Guigues Delfinus et Humbert", by charter dated 31 Oct 1110[2696]. Comte d'Albon.

- see below.

b) HUMBERT (-26 Jun or 20 Nov 1147). Comte Guigues and his wife "Regina nominate Maheldis" donated property to Chalais abbey, with the approval of "leurs fils Guigues Delfinus et Humbert", by charter dated 31 Oct 1110[2697]. A charter dated to [1122] records a donation by "Guigo comes et Matildis uxor eius" of property "in parochia Sancti Saturnini juxta aquam Velciam" to the abbey of Bonnevaux, later confirmed by "Guigo delphinus et uxor eius et Humbertus Podiensis episcopus frater eius", the confirmation witnessed by "Matildis mater eius"[2698]. Bishop of Puy. "Guigo comes filius Petronille" donated property to Oulx, for the soul of "uxorisque mee Matildis", by charter dated to [1101/32], witnessed by "Matiltis regina uxor eius et filius eius Humbertus Aniciensi ecclesie electus…"[2699]. "Umbertus filius comitis" subscribed a charter dated 1125 under which "Petrus archiepiscopus Viennensis" confirmed donations by his predecessor "Guidonis" to Valence Saint-Rufus[2700], although it is not certain that this refers to Humbert son of Comte Guigues [III]. "La reine Mathilde" donated property to the abbey of Chalais in 1146, confirmed by charter dated 1147 by "Humbert alors évêque du Puy, depuis archévêque de Vienne…le comte Guigues, fils de Guigues dauphin et sa mere"[2701]. Archbishop of Vienne. The necrology of Saint-Robert records the death 26 Jun (20 Nov) 1147 of "Humbert archévêque de Vienne"[2702].

c) GERSENDE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1152. m GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Forcalquier, son of ARMENGOL [IV] "él de Gerp" Conde de Urgel & his second wife Adélaïde de Provence Ctss de Forcalquier (-Avignon 1129).

d) MATHILDE ([1112/16]-after 30 Mar 1148). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records that "Amedeo…secundo, Mauriennæ comiti" married "Guigona Crassi filia"[2703]. The identity of her father is clarified as the passage also names "Humbertus minor Crassi filius" and his appointment ot "archiepiscopatum Viennensem". Europäische Stammtafeln[2704] shows a single marriage of Comte Amedée III, to Mathilde d'Albon, in 1123. It is more likely that Mathilde was his second wife, especially if her likely birth date range is correct. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2705], Mathilde's parents were married [1106-1110]. The same table shows that Mathilde's two brothers, Guigues and Humbert, were mentioned in 1110, indicating that the marriage must have taken place during the earlier part of this date range, if the range is correct. A third child, Gersende d'Albon, must also have born during the early years of her parents' marriage as she herself gave birth to two sons before (or shortly after) the death of her husband in Oct 1129. Assuming all these dates are correct, the timescale is tight for the birth of a fourth child, Mathilde, before 1112 at the earliest. This would make it impossible for Mathilde to have been the mother of Comte Amedée's oldest daughter Alix. "A. comes et marchio cum uxore sua M." donated property to the monastery of Ripalta, with the support of "eorum filio Umberto", by charter dated 9 Jan 1137[2706]. "Amedeus comes et marchio et Maies comitissa uxor eius et Umbertus eorum filius" donated property to the monastery of Saint-Maurice by charter dated 30 Mar 1143[2707]. "Amedeus comes et marchio" confirmed donations to Saint-Sulpice en Bugey, for the soul of "filii mei Humberti", by charter dated to [1148], which also names "uxore mea Matildi", confirmed by "Aalasia comitissa de Bello Joco…cum filio meo Guichardo"[2708]. "Amedeus comes et marchio et Majes comitissa uxor eius et Umbertus eorum filius" confirmed the rights of the monastery of Saint-Maurice d´Agaune by charter dated 30 Mar 1148[2709]. m ([Jul 1134/1135]) as his second wife, AMEDEE III Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie, son of HUMBERT II "le Renforcé" Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie & his wife Gisèle de Bourgogne [Comté] ([1095]-Nicosia 30 Aug 1148).

2. ADELAIDE . An undated charter notes concessions made by "domini Guigonis comitis" to Domène, witnessed by "uxor domini comitis domina Regina et soror eiusdem comitis domina Adelaida…"[2710].

3. [daughter . It is possible that the mother of Amedée was the daughter of Guigues named Adelaide, shown above, but the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified.] m SOFFREDUS [Siboud] d'Hauterive, son of ---. One child:

a) AMEDEE (-after 1122). Monk at Bonnevaux 1119. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné states that "un ancient auteur" (whom he does not name or cite) records that "Guigo comes Albinensis avunculus eius" visited "Amadeus" at Bonnevaux in 1122[2711].

GUIGUES [VI] d'Albon, son of GUIGUES [V] Comte d'Albon & his wife Regina [Matilda] --- ([1090/1100]-killed in battle La Buissière 28 Jun 1142, bur Notre Dame de Grenoble). Comte Guigues and his wife "Regina nominate Maheldis" donated property to Chalais abbey, with the approval of "leurs fils Guigues Delfinus et Humbert", by charter dated 31 Oct 1110[2712]. "Guigo Delphinus" donated "decimas ecclesiæ Heroneii", payment of which "pater meus Guigo comes" relinquished in his favour, to Domène by undated charter[2713]. He succeeded his father as Comte d'Albon. He was known as "Dauphin", the first of the family to be referred to in contemporary charters with the surname "Delfinus". A charter dated to [1122] records a donation by "Guigo comes et Matildis uxor eius" of property "in parochia Sancti Saturnini juxta aquam Velciam" to the abbey of Bonnevaux, later confirmed by "Guigo delphinus et uxor eius et Humbertus Podiensis episcopus frater eius", the confirmation witnessed by "Matildis mater eius"[2714]. " The necrology of the Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs records the death "V Kal Jul" of "Guigo comes"[2715].

m ([1120]) CLEMENCE [Marguerite] de Mâcon, daughter of ETIENNE [I] Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Béatrix de Lorraine (-Abbaye des Ayes [28 Jan/8 Feb] 1164, bur Abbaye des Ayes). The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that "Stephani Burgundiæ comitis filia, soror…Rainaldi et Guillermi, neptisque…Papæ Callixti" married "comitis Guigonis Dalphini" in celebrations conducted by "principe Guigone veteri, eiusdem Guigone patre"[2716]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records that "Guigo secundus" married "Macildam vel Clementiam filiam Stephani seu Sophini, Burgundiæ ducis, neptem papæ Claixti secundi"[2717]. A monumental inscription at the abbey of Ayes, near Grenoble, records the death "VI Id Feb" in 1164 of "Margareta comitissa"[2718]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert records the death "VII Kal Jan" of "Margareta comitissa"[2719].

Guigues [VI] & his wife had three children:

1. GUIGUES [VII] (-Château de Vizille 29 Jul 1162, bur Notre Dame de Grenoble). He succeeded his father as Comte d'Albon, and was also referred to as "Dauphin". "La reine Mathilde" donated property to the abbey of Chalais in 1146, confirmed by charter dated 1147 by "Humbert alors évêque du Puy, depuis archévêque de Vienne…le comte Guigues, fils de Guigues dauphin et sa mere"[2720]. "Dom. comes Albionensium, Guigo…dalphinus", acting with his council of advisers "Arberti de Turre…" and with the advice of "Willelmi de Clariaco Romanensis ecclesie sacristie", gave permission to the inhabitants of Romans to build a wall around their town, by charter dated 1161[2721]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the death in 1162 "in castro suo Visiliæ prope Gratianopolim" of "Guigo tertius" and his burial next to his father[2722]. m ([1155]) BEATRIX, daughter of --- (- bur Notre-Dame de Grenoble). The wife of Guigues [VII] is named Beatrix in secondary sources but the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. Her origin has been the subject of considerable controversy. The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that the son of Marguerite de Viennois married "Imperatore…consanguineam"[2723]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records that "Guigo tertius" married "neptem…primi Federici imperatoris"[2724]. Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné names her Beatrice di Monferrato, daughter of Guglielmo V Marchese di Monferrato & his wife Judith of Austria, stating that her parentage is confirmed by letters from Emperor Friedrich I, dated 1168, addressed to "Guigoni Dalphino" which refer to her as "filia Guillelmi comitis Montisferrati"[2725]. This document has not been found in a search of the MGH compilation of diplomas of Emperor Friedrich. Usseglio suggests that Chorier´s hypothesis is based on a misinterpretation of a charter of Emperor Friedrich II, dated Mar 1238, which is addressed to "Beatricis filiæ quondam Guillelmi Marchionis Montisferrati" (who was the daughter of Guglielmo VI Marchese di Monferrato, and widow of Dauphin André), and confirms privileges granted to Dauphin Guigues [VII] in 1155[2726]. The family connections of Emperor Friedrich I are so numerous that it does not seem worthwhile to speculate on Beatrix´s correct parentage. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[2727], Beatrice married secondly Enrico Marchese di Caretto. However, the only primary source which suggests this second marriage appears to be the late 13th/14th century Vida of the poet Raimbaut de Vaqueiras which describes her as sister of Bonifazio Marchese di Monferrato and states that she married "Enric del Caret"[2728]. However, Raimbaut de Vaqueiras himself calls her "filha del marques" in the famous 'Carros', 'Truan, mala guerra', composed in [1200/01], which emphasises her youth[2729], which seems to suggest that the Beatrice in question must have been the daughter not sister of Marchese Bonifazio. A marriage with Dauphin Guigues would therefore be chronologically impossible. Guigues [VII] & his wife had two children:

a) [GUIGUES [VIII] (-after 1168). Chorier´s Histoire de Dauphiné records that letters from Emperor Friedrich I, dated 1168, were addressed to "Guigoni Dalphino"[2730]. He succeeded his father as Comte d'Albon, and was also referred to as "Dauphin". In light of Chorier´s dubious interpretation of the parentage of the wife of Dauphin Guigues [VII], it is possible that the existence of Guigues [VIII] may have been an invention by Chorier to fit his theories[2731]. No other reference has been found to this alleged Guigues [VIII]. In particular, he never seems to have been mentioned by his supposed sister in her documents. It is suggested that Chorier´s information should be treated with caution.]

b) BEATRIX (1161-Château de Vizille, Isère 15 Dec 1228, bur Abbaye de Ayes, near Grenoble). Her parentage and first marriage are confirmed by a chronicle written by "Guillaume, chanoine de l´église cathédrale de Grenoble" which records that "filiam filii sui" (referring to Marguerite, paternal grandmother of Beatrix) married "comitem S. Ægidii"[2732]. She succeeded her [father/brother] as Ctss d'Albon. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the wife of "Albrico Tailhefer comite Sancti Egidii" was "filia senioris Dalfini" and her second marriage to "dux"[2733]. The Annales S. Benigni Divisionensis record the marriage of Duke Hugues with "Beatricem, filiam Delfini comitis Alboni apud Sanctum Egidium"[2734]. The primary source which confirms her third marriage has not yet been identified. Valbonnais cites the testament of "la duchesse Beatrix" dated 1228 which names "son héritier le Dauphin André son fils…Matilde sa fille aînée femme de Jean Comte de Chalon…Marguerite son autre fille épouse d´Amedée fils du comte de Savoye"[2735]. m firstly (before 11 Oct 1179) ALBERIC "Taillefer" de Toulouse Comte de Saint-Gilles, son of RAYMOND V Comte de Toulouse & his wife Constance de France (-1183 before 1 Sep). "Tallifers Viennensium comes et Albonensium comes" donated property to Oulx by charter dated 11 Oct 1179[2736]. "Taillafers Viennensium et Albonensium comes" confirmed privileges to the abbey of Durbon, granted by "pater meus Raymondus dux Narbonæ, comes Tholosæ, marchio Provinciæ", by charter dated 1183[2737]. m secondly (Saint-Gilles-en-Languedoc 1 Sep 1183) as his second wife, HUGUES III Duke of Burgundy, son of EUDES II Duke of Burgundy & his wife Marie de Blois-Champagne ([1148]-Acre 7 or 25 Aug 1192, bur Abbaye de Cîteaux). m thirdly (1193) HUGUES Seigneur de Coligny-le-Neuf, son of HUMBERT [II] Sire de Coligny & his wife Ida de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] (-killed in battle Serrhai 2 Sep 1205).

2. MARQUISE (-21 Jul 1196, bur Abbaye des Ayes). The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that the two daughters of Marguerite de Viennois married "alteram…Arvenensium comiti, regis Franciæ consanguineo" and "alteram Valentinensium comiti"[2738]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Marchesiam et Delphinam" as the two daughters of "Guigo secundus" and his wife "Macildam vel Clementiam filiam Stephani seu Sophini, Burgundiæ ducis, neptem papæ Claixti secundi", adding that "una comita Arverno, alterna Valentino" married[2739]. A monumental inscription at the abbey of Ayes, near Grenoble, records the death "XII Kal Aug" of "Marchisia"[2740]. m ([1150]) as his second wife, GUILLAUME [VII] "le Jeune" Comte d'Auvergne, son of ROBERT [III] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife --- (-[1169]).

3. [BEATRIX] . The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that the two daughters of Marguerite de Viennois married "alteram…Arvenensium comiti, regis Franciæ consanguineo" and "alteram Valentinensium comiti"[2741]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Marchesiam et Delphinam" as the two daughters of "Guigo secundus" and his wife "Macildam vel Clementiam filiam Stephani seu Sophini, Burgundiæ ducis, neptem papæ Claixti secundi", adding that "una comita Arverno, alterna Valentino" married[2742]. Bearing in mind the [1120] marriage date of her parents of [Beatrix], and the death of her father in 1142 which provides the latest possible date for her birth, Guillaume is the only known Comte de Valentinois to whom this can refer. The primary source which names her has not yet been identified. m as his [second] wife, GUILLAUME de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, son of AYMAR de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his wife --- (-[1187/88]).

C. COMTES d´ALBON, DAUPHINS (BOURGOGNE [CAPET])

ANDRE de Bourgogne, son of HUGUES III Duke of Burgundy & his second wife Beatrix de Viennois Ctss d'Albon (1184-14 Mar 1237, bur Grenoble, église collégiale de Saint-André). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Octavium et Andream" as the two sons of "Beatrice relictis Tallifer" and "Hugo Burgundiæ dux"[2743]. "Hugo Burgundie dux et Albonii comes" donated property to the Templars at Beaune, with the support of "Beatricis uxoris mee et…filiorum meorum Odonis, Alexandri et Dalphini", by charter dated Dec 1188[2744]. Comte de Gap et d'Embrun by right of his first wife in 1202. He succeeded his mother in 1228 as Comte d´Albon, and was also referred to as "Dauphin". A charter dated 1210 records an agreement between "dominus Andreas Dalfinus" and the church of Embrun, relating to donations by "domino Wilelmo bonæ memoriæ comite Forcalcarii" and "eidem Delfino et uxori eius"[2745]. "Andreas comes Albionensis" donated property to Léoncel by charter dated 1227[2746]. "Andreas Dalphinus comes Vienne et Ailbonis" donated property to Léoncel by charter dated 4 Jul 1231[2747]. The testament of "Dom. Andreas Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comitis" is dated 4 Mar 1236, names as his heir "Guigonem filium suum", appoints "Beatricem uxorem suam comitissam matris eiusdem Guigonis" as his tutor, and names "Beatrici filiæ suæ uxori comitis Montis-fortis"[2748]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the death "III Id Mar" in 1237 of "Andreas Delphinus"[2749].

m firstly (Saint-Firmin-sur-le-Buech Jun 1202, separated for consanguinity 1211) BEATRIX de Sabran, daughter and heiress of RAINON [I] de Sabran Seigneur de Caylar et d'Ansouis & his wife Garsende de Forcalquier Ctss de Gap et d'Embrun (1182-after 5 Sep 1215). "Willelmo…comite Forcalquerii filio dominæ comitissæ veterannæ" confirmed the marriage of "Delfino filio dominæ Beatricis…ducissæ Burgundiæ, Albonensis ac Viennensis comitissæ" and "neptem suam…filiam filiæ suæ…Beatricem" and granted her the counties of Embrun and Gap as her dowry, by charter dated [3] Jun 1202[2750]. Ctss de Gap et d´Embrun. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records that "Andreas" married "Beatricem, filiam Guillermi Falcaquerii comitis" and inherited "comitatum Falcaquerium" from her, adding in a later passage that he repudiated her for consanguinity[2751], although this skips a generation in recording the parentage of Beatrix. A charter dated 1210 records an agreement between "dominus Andreas Dalfinus" and the church of Embrun, relating to donations by "domino Wilelmo bonæ memoriæ comite Forcalcarii" and "eidem Delfino et uxori eius"[2752].

m secondly ([1216]) SEMNORESSE de Poitiers, daughter of AYMAR [II] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his wife Philippa de Fay. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Her marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[2753]. Kerrebrouck[2754] says that it is incorrect, but does not give the basis for his doubts. The dates relating to the first and third wives of Dauphin Guigues VI suggest that the chronology is tight for an intermediate marriage. However, Julien Chevalier records that dauphin André was obliged to return her dowry to the Comte de Valentinois in 1223 following her death[2755].

m thirdly (21 Nov 1219) as her first husband, BEATRICE di Monferrato, daughter of GUGLIELMO VI Marchese di Monferrato & his [second] wife Berta di Clavesana ([1204/10]-after 4 Mar 1236). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Andreas Delphinus" and "Beatricem, Guillermi marchionis Montisferrati filiam" after repudiating his first wife[2756]. The testament of "Dom. Andreas Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comitis" is dated 4 Mar 1236, names as his heir "Guigonem filium suum", and appoints "Beatricem uxorem suam comitissam matris eiusdem Guigonis" as his tutor[2757]. Many secondary sources state that Beatrice married, as her second husband, Guy [II] Seigneur de Bâgé (see the document BURGUNDY DUCHY NOBILITY). Guichenon, in his Histoire de Savoie, explains the background to this error, recording that "Pingon, du Buttet, du Chesne et les sainte Marthe…moi après eux" confused the name "Dauphine", under which Guy´s widow is recorded with the title "Dauphine [de Viennois]"[2758], the widow of André Comte d´Albon being the only available person with that title.

André & his first wife had [two] children:

1. BEATRIX de Viennois ([1205]-17 Sep after 1248). The Historia Albigensium of Pierre de Vaux-Cernay records the betrothal of "primogenitum comitis nostri…Almaricum" and "filiam Delphini", dated to 1214 from the context[2759]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Andreas Delphinatum…et…Beatrice…Beatricem filiam" and "Amalrico comiti Montisfortis"[2760]. "Amalricus…dux Narbonæ, comes Tholosæ, vicecomes Biterrensis et dominus Montisfortis" donated property to the church of Embrun, relating to the dowry of "uxoris meæ filiæ comitis Dalphini", by charter dated 13 Dec 1222[2761]. The testament of "Dom. Andreas Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comitis" is dated 4 Mar 1236, names "Beatrici filiæ suæ uxori comitis Montis-fortis"[2762]. "Almaricus comes Montisfortis, Francie constabularius" donated land "in loco…Marescheria" [Marchesserie] to Notre-Dame de la Roche for anniversaries for "…Guidonis Bigorensis comitis fratris nostri", with the consent of "Beatricis uxoris nostre", by charter dated Mar 1237[2763]. The necrology of Port-Royal records the death "XV Kal Oct" of "Beatrix contesse de Montfort jadis femme de Almary conte"[2764]. Betrothed (1207) to GUILLAUME de Nevers, son of HERVE [IV] Seigneur de Donzy Comte de Nevers & his wife Mathilde de Courtenay Ctss de Nevers, d'Auxerre et de Tonnerre (-[1207/12]). m (Betrothed Carcassonne [1214], consummated 1222) AMAURY de Montfort, son of SIMON de Montfort Earl of Leicester, Duc de Narbonne, Comte de Toulouse, Vicomte de Béziers et de Carcassonne, Seigneur de Montfort & his wife Alix de Montmorency (-Otranto [Apr] 1241, bur Rome, St Peter's). He succeeded his father in 1218 as Duc de Narbonne, Comte de Toulouse, Seigneur de Montfort. He later used the title Earl of Leicester.

2. [MARGUERITE de Viennois ([1203/07]-[1242]). The Inventory of the State Archives of Turin[2765] mentions a document dated 1230 which refers to the marriage of Comte Amedée with "Marguerite daughter of André dauphin, comte de Viennois", but without giving the context (marriage contract, appointment of proxy etc.). Although her mother is not named, the date of the document suggests that it is likely that Marguerite would have been born from her supposed father's first marriage. However, there is some doubt whether this reference can be correct. As noted in the document SAVOY, two primary sources indicate that Comte Amedée IV married Marguerite de Bourgogne as his first wife, one source indicating that she was still alive in 1228. Marguerite de Viennois would therefore have been the niece of Comte Amedée´s first wife. Such a relationship by marriage would have necessitated a papal dispensation, which may not have been easily obtained given the closeness of the affinity. In addition, this supposed second marriage would have taken place during the papacy of Pope Gregory IX, who is recorded as granting only 11 dispensations during his 14 year reign (6 of which related to validating existing marriages), which suggests that he was "averse to dispensing from the impediments of relationship"[2766]. Another possibility is that the Inventory of State Archives mistook "daughter" for "sister" in its extract, and that the 1230 document refers to Comte Amedée´s earlier marriage to Marguerite de Bourgogne. The original document has not been consulted to verify whether this is correct. m (before 1221) as his [second] wife, AMEDEE de Savoie, son of THOMAS I Comte de Savoie & his wife Marguerite [Béatrix] de Genève (Montmélian, Savoie 1197-Montmélian 24 Jun or 13 Jul 1253, bur Hautecombe, abbaye royale de Sainte-Marie). He succeeded his father in 1233 as AMEDEE IV Comte de Savoie.]

André & his third wife had [two] children:

3. GUIGUES de Viennois (1225-Aug 1269, bur Chartreuse Abbaye de Prémol). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Guigonem quartum" as son of "Andreas Delphinus" and his wife "Beatricem, Guillermi marchionis Montisferrati filiam"[2767]. The testament of "Dom. Andreas Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comitis" is dated 4 Mar 1236, names as his heir "Guigonem filium suum", and appoints "Beatricem uxorem suam comitissam matris eiusdem Guigonis" as his tutor[2768]. He succeeded his father in 1237 as Comte d´Albon, Dauphin, Comte de Gap et d'Embrun, under the regency of his mother. "G. dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes" confirmed donations to Léoncel by "A. pater noster" by charter dated 22 Jul 1251, which names "nobilis vir quondam Gucelinus de Roians Poncio quondam abbati dicti loci"[2769]. The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea", and confirmed donations made by "…matertera Margarita vel Domina Ducissa avia mea…meæ amitæ quondam comitissæ Sabaudiæ"[2770]. Betrothed (contract [Jan/May] 1240) to CECILE des Baux, daughter of BARRAL Sire de Baux & his wife Béatrice d'Anduze (-21 May 1275). An agreement dated 1240 between "Raymond VII Comte de Toulouse" and "Guigues Comte du Viennois" refers to the marriage of the latter to "Cécile sa nièce, fille de Barral de Baux"[2771]. This betrothal is confirmed by the judgment dated 10 Mar 1261 under which the marriage between "Vienna e Beatrice figlia di Pietro di Savoia" was confirmed as valid despite a prior verbal agreement between "detto Delfino e Cecilia di Beaux figlia del Conte Barallo di Beaux, ed indi Moglie d'Amedeo quarto Conte di Savoia"[2772]. Betrothed (contract before Jun 1240, annulled Jun 1240) to SANCHA de Provence, daughter of RAYMOND BERENGER IV Comte de Provence & his wife Beatrix de Savoie (Aix-en-Provence [1225]-Berkhamstead Castle, Buckinghamshire 5 or 9 Nov 1261, bur Hayles Abbey, Gloucestershire). A charter dated Jun 1240 records the episcopal annulment of the betrothal of "Guigonem Dalphinum Viennæ et Albonis" and "filiam comitis Provinciæ" because of his prior commitment to marry "filia Barralis domini de Baucio"[2773]. It is assumed that this betrothal relates to Sancha, because her two older sisters were married at that date and her younger sister probably too young to have been betrothed. m (Betrothed 3 Dec 1241, [before 22 Apr 1253]) as her first husband, BEATRIX de Savoie Dame de Faucigny, daughter and heiress of PIERRE Comte de Savoie, Duc de Chablais & his wife Agnès Dame de Faucigny ([1237]-21 Apr 1310, bur Faucigny, Chartreuse Monastery of Melans). The marriage contract of "Guigoni Dalphino comiti Viennensi et Albonensi" and "Aymo dominus Fuciniaci…Beatricem filiam Agnetis filiæ suæ ex Petro de Sabaudie" is dated 4 Dec 1241[2774]. The testament of "Petri de Sabaudia", dated 8 Jun 1255 at London, names "Beatrix filia sua…Eleonora Angliæ regina…Philippum electrum Lugdunensem fratrem suum, Agneti…Fuciniacensi uxori suæ", and names Henry III King of England as his executor[2775]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Guigonem quartum" and "Beatricem, Petri comitis Sabaudiæ filiam"[2776]. The contract of marriage between "Guigone Delfino di Vienna e d'Albona" and "Beatrice figlia di Pietro di Savoia" is dated 4 Dec 1241[2777]. The marriage between "Vienna e Beatrice figlia di Pietro di Savoia" was confirmed as valid despite a prior verbal agreement between "detto Delfino e Cecilia di Beaux figlia del Conte Barallo di Beaux, ed indi Moglie d'Amedeo quarto Conte di Savoia", by judgment dated 10 Mar 1261[2778]. The testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci" dated 17 Oct 1262 appoints "Petrum de Sabaudia maritum suum…et Beatricem filiam suam uxorem Guigonis Dalphini Viennensis" as her heirs[2779]. A second testament of "Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci conjugis Petri de Sabaudia" dated 16 Nov 1262 elects her burial "in ecclesia Contaminæ", and appoints "Beatricem filiam suam uxorem Guigonis Dalphini, Vienn. et Albon. comitis" as her heir in one third of her property and her husband as heir in the other two thirds[2780]. The testament of "Conte Pietro di Savoia", dated Sep 1264, appointed "filiam suam Beatricem uxorem Guigonis Dalphini" as his heir[2781]. The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea"[2782]. Regent during the minority of her son in Viennois in 1269. She married secondly (2 Apr 1273) as his second wife, Gaston VII Vicomte de Béarn. Her second marriage is proved by the agreement dated 15 Dec 1284 under which "Gastone Visconte di Bearn Signore di Montricher e Castelvecchio" and "Beatrice figlia del Conte Pietro di Savoia Dama di Faussign sua Consorte" reached agreement with "Umberto Signore di Thoire ed Anna Delfina sua Consorte" concering Comte Gaston's claim to the county of Vienne[2783]. She transferred her possessions to her grandson Jean de La Tour 23 Sep 1282, her lands between Seyssel and Freiburg to her cousin Amedée Comte de Savoie, and the barony of Faucigny 29 Apr 1294 to her son-in-law Humbert de La Tour for the benefit of one of his sons reserving herself the usufruct. Guigues & his wife had four children:

a) ANNE de Viennois (-after 30 Sep 1301, bur Chartreuse Monastery of Salettes). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Ioannem et Annam" as the children of "Guigo quartus e Beatrice", adding that Anne married "Humbertum Coliniacum et Turrem Pineam"[2784]. The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea"[2785]. The marriage contract between "Humbertus dominus de Turre de Cologniaco" and "Anna filia quondam Dom. G. Dalphini et Dom. Beatricis uxoris eiusdem" is dated 1 Sep 1273 and records the consent of "Dom. Roberti Ducis Burgondiæ tutoris eiusdem Annæ et Dom. Gastonis actoris ipsius Annæ et Joannis liberorum predictor Dominorum G. et B."[2786]. She succeeded her brother in 1282 as Ctss d'Albon, although this was disputed by Robert Duke of Burgundy as the nearest male relative. The dispute was settled by Philippe IV King of France in favour of Anne and her husband. At first she ruled jointly with her husband, but transferred all her assets to him in 1286. "Anna dalphina Viennensis et Albonensis comtissa dominaque de Turre" confirmed the donation of "castellanus noster Sancti Nazarii" to Léoncel, by "dome Andrea…avi dom Guigonis dalphini genitoris nostri, filii condam eiusdem don Andree", by charter dated 22 May 1296[2787]. m (contract 1 Sep 1273) her cousin, HUMBERT I Seigneur de la Tour du Pin, son of ALBERT III Seigneur de la Tour-du-Pin & his wife Béatrix de Coligny ([1240]-monastère du Val-Sainte-Marie 12 Apr 1307, bur Val-Sainte-Marie). He was installed as HUMBERT Dauphin de Viennois, Comte d'Albon at Grenoble église collégiale de Saint-André, 3 Oct 1282. Later in life, he became a monk at the Chartreuse Monastery of Val-Sainte-Marie.

- see below, Part C. DAUPHINS de VIENNOIS (LA TOUR-du-PIN).

b) CATHERINE de Viennois (-after 25 Jan 1307). The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea"[2788].

c) JEAN de Viennois (after 17 Jul 1264-Bonneville, Haute Savoie 24 Sep 1282, bur Faucigny, Chartreuse Monastery of Melans). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Ioannem et Annam" as the children of "Guigo quartus e Beatrice", adding that Jean died childless aged 20[2789]. The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea"[2790]. He succeeded his father in 1269 as Comte d'Albon, Dauphin, under the regency firstly of his mother until 1273, and later of Robert Duke of Burgundy. He died after falling from his horse. m (1280) as her first husband, BONNE de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle de Bâgé ([1275]-1300). The primary source which confirms her parentage and first marriage has not yet been identified. She married secondly (5 Jul 1283) as his first wife, Hugues de Bourgogne Seigneur de Maubusson [Bourgogne-Comté].

d) ANDRE de Viennois (1267-after 1270). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

4. [JEAN de Viennois (1227-1239). Ludovico della Chiesa´s Histoire de Piedmont names "Guigo quarto et Gioanni mori intorno al 1239" as the sons of André Comte d´Albon and his wife Beatrice di Monferrato[2791]. The primary source on which this information is not cited, and has not yet been identified. It is not known how accurate this information might be, but until more definite corroboration comes to light, Jean is included here in square brackets.]

D. DAUPHINS de VIENNOIS (LA TOUR-du-PIN)

HUMBERT [I] Sire de la Tour-du-Pin, son of ALBERT [III] Sire de la Tour-du-Pin & his wife Béatrix de Coligny ([1240]-monastère du Val-Sainte-Marie 12 Apr 1307, bur Val-Sainte-Marie). His parentage is confirmed by the testament of his sister-in-law "Adalasiæ relictæ Alberti junioris domini de Turre Pini et de Coloniaco", dated May 1273, which bequeathed property to "Humberto de Turre fratri domini mei et mariti mei…"[2792]. He was installed as Comte d'Albon at Grenoble, église collégiale de Saint-André, 3 Oct 1282. The 1285 treaty between Comte Humbert and Robert Duke of Burgundy, relating to the future succession of Humbert´s son, refers to the "delphinatum Vienne et Albonis"[2793], from which time the title "Dauphin de Viennois" can be assumed to have existed. Amedée V Comte de Savoie, after defeating the Dauphin de Viennois at Bellecombe, obliged both the Dauphin and the Comte de Genève to become his vassals under the Treaty of Annemasse[2794]. Later in life, he became a monk at the Chartreuse Monastery of Val-Sainte-Marie.

m (contract 1 Sep 1273) his cousin, ANNE de Viennois, daughter of GUIGUES Comte d'Albon, Dauphin, Comte de Gap et d'Embrun & his wife Béatrix de Savoie Dame de Faucigny (-after 30 Sep 1301, bur Chartreuse Monastery of Salettes). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Ioannem et Annam" as the children of "Guigo quartus e Beatrice", adding that Anne married "Humbertum Coliniacum et Turrem Pineam"[2795]. The testament of "Guigo Dalphinus, Vienn. et Albonis comitis", dated 27 Jun 1267, appointed "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and made bequests to "Annam et Catharinam filias meas…Beatrix uxor mea"[2796]. The marriage contract between "Humbertus dominus de Turre de Cologniaco" and "Anna filia quondam Dom. G. Dalphini et Dom. Beatricis uxoris eiusdem" is dated 1 Sep 1273 and records the consent of "Dom. Roberti Ducis Burgondiæ tutoris eiusdem Annæ et Dom. Gastonis actoris ipsius Annæ et Joannis liberorum predictor Dominorum G. et B."[2797]. “Humbertus dalphinus Viennensis comes Albensis et dominus de Turre, ac Anna uxor eius, dalphina, comitissa” record by charter dated Jun 1289 that “Rodulphus…Romanorum rex” had granted toll rights to “domino Johanni de Cabilone domino de Allato, consanguineo nostro”[2798]. She succeeded her brother in 1282 as Ctss d'Albon, although this was disputed by Robert Duke of Burgundy as the nearest male relative. The dispute was settled by Philippe IV King of France in favour of Anne and her husband. At first she ruled jointly with her husband, but transferred all her rights to him in 1286. "Anna dalphina Viennensis et Albonensis comtissa dominaque de Turre" confirmed the donation of "castellanus noster Sancti Nazarii" to Léoncel, by "dome Andrea…avi dom Guigonis dalphini genitoris nostri, filii condam eiusdem don Andree", by charter dated 22 May 1296[2799].

Mistress (1): ---. The name of Humbert´s first mistress is not known.

Mistress (2): ---. The name of Humbert´s second mistress is not known.

Humbert [I] & his wife had nine children:

1. JEAN [II] de la Tour du Pin et de Coligny (before [1277]-Pont de Sorgues, Avignon 4 Mar 1319, bur Grenoble église Saint-André). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Joanni, Hugoni, Guigoni sive Guidoni, et Henrico" as the sons of "Humbertum Coliniacum et Turrem Pineam" and his wife Anne[2800]. "Anna Dalphina Vienn. et Albonensis comitissa dominaque de Turre…Humberto Dalphino dict. comitatuum comite dominoque de Turre…consorte suo" donated "Dalphinatum et comitatus Viennæ et Albonis" to "Joanni Dalphino filio suo emancipato" while retaining the usufruct by charter dated 9 Dec 1289[2801]. His emancipation at that time suggests that Jean must have been born before [1277]. He succeeded his father in 1307 as Dauphin de Viennois, Comte d'Albon. The testament of "Dom. Joannes Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes, dominusque de Turre" is dated 26 Aug 1318, chose burial in "ecclesia Beati Andreæ Gratianop. capella Dalphinali", appointed "Dom. Henrici Dalphini fratri suo" as guardian of his children, and appointed "filium suum Guigonem Dalphini" as his universal heir and "filium suum Humbertum fratrem dict. Guigonis…fratrem Dom. Hugonem Dalphini Dominum Fucigniaci…fratri suo Dom. Henrico præd." in default[2802]. A codicil dated 16 Feb 1319 bequeathed money to "filiam suam Katharinam", and another dated 24 Feb 1319 bequeathed money to "Guillelmo spurio fratri suo…Henricum de Drenis nepotem suum"[2803]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the death "V Non Mar" in 1319 of "Delphinus" and his burial at Grenoble[2804]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the death "V Non Mar" in 1319 of "Delphinus" and his burial at Grenoble[2805]. Betrothed (contract broken before 1296) to MARGUERITE de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his first wife Sibylle de Bâgé (-1339). The Chronicon Astense records the marriage in 1296 of "Johannes…Marchio Montisferrati" and "Amadeum Sabaudiæ comitem…Margaritam eius filiam" who had previously been betrothed to "Johanni filio Humberti Delfini"[2806]. m (contract Naples 25 May 1296) BEATRIX of Hungary, daughter of CHARLES MARTEL of Sicily, Principe di Salerno, KÁROLY I titular King of Hungary [Anjou-Capet] & his wife Klementia von Habsburg (Naples after 25 Mar 1290-Convent of Saint-Just, Royannais [1354]). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Joannes Delphinus" and "Beatricem, Caroli secundi Siciliæ et Hierusalem regis neptem, Caroli regis Ungariæ filiam", and her dowry "Serrum Castrum et ius sibi in Aragrandi et Bassamolio" agreed by contract "III Non Jun" in 1298[2807]. The marriage contract between "Karolum secundum…regem Hierusalem et Siciliæ…pro Dom. Beatrice minore septennio nepte sua primogenita bonæ memoriæ…principis Dom. Karoli primogeniti eius Hungariæ regis" and "Dom. Humberti Dalphini Viennen. et Albonis comitis dominique de Turre ac Joannis Dalphini primogeniti sui" is dated 25 May 1296[2808]. When her husband died, she became a nun at Cîteaux. Abbesse de Val de Bressieu, diocese of Grenoble until 15 Feb 1340, when she transferred to the Abbaye des Ayes. Her son founded for her the convent of Saint-Just dans le Royannais. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the burial of "Beatrix Humberti mater" at "cœnobio Sancti Justi"[2809]. Valbonnais quotes accounts dated May 1355 relating to the jewelry of "l´ancienne Dauphine", concluding that they relate to Beatrix of Hungary and that she must therefore have died in 1354[2810]. Mistress (1): ---. The name of Jean´s mistress is not known. Jean [II] & his wife had three children:

a) GUIGUES [VIII] ([1309]-siege of la Perrière 28 Jul 1333, bur Grenoble, Saint-André). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Guigonem et Humbertum" as the sons of "Ioanni" and his wife, adding that Guigues succeeded under the regency of his uncle Henri[2811]. He succeeded his father in 1319 as Dauphin de Viennois. "Henry Dauphin" permitted "nostre…neveu Guigon Dauphin de Viennois…filz et hoir de Monseigneur Jehan Dauphin jadis nostre frere" to take possession of his properties in consideration of his marriage with "Philippes…Roy de France et de Navarre…Madame Ysabel sa fille" by charter dated 25 Jan 1319[2812]. "Guigo dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes dominusque de Turre" wrote to "dom Hugoni Adhemarii condomino Montilii consanguineo nostro" regarding the transfer of "baroniam Medulionis" by "avunculo…nostro dom Henrico Dalphini, testamento…domini et genitoris nostri dom dalphini", by charter dated 6 Apr 1326[2813]. A 14th century Chronicle of Geneva records that "Dalphinus" died in Jul 1333 from infected wounds received during the siege of "castrum Perrerie"[2814]. m (contract Lyon 18 Jun 1316, contract Dole, Jura 17 May 1323, Fond-de-Dole 17 May 1323) as her first husband, ISABELLE de France, daughter of PHILIPPE V King of France & his wife Jeanne Ctss Palatine de Bourgogne (1310-1348). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Guigo" and "Isabellam Philippi Longi Francorum regis et Joannæ Burgundæ filiam"[2815]. Letters dated [May] 1322 confirmed the marriage between "Guigonem Dalphinum Vienn." and "domicellam Isabellam…Philippi quondam Regis Franciæ…filiam"[2816]. A charter dated May 1323 confirms the dowry for the marriage of "Guigone Dalphino Vienn. Albonisque comite" and "D. Isabella filia…Philippi quondam Francorum…Regis et D. Johannæ…Reginæ comitissæque Burgundiæ Palatinæ ac Dominæ Salinarum"[2817]. She married secondly (before 1336) Jean de Faucogney Vicomte de Vesoul (-after 1363). Mistress (1): ---. The name of Guigues´s mistress is not known. Père Anselme says that she may have been the daughter of François de Bardonnanche, whom Guigues [VIII] abducted[2818]. Guigues [VIII] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

i) JEAN (-after Feb 1349). The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos made bequests to "…Dom. Johannis bastardo quondam…Dom. Guigonis Dalphini fratris mei…"[2819]. His uncle Humbert [II] in Feb 1349 gave him the seigneurie de Château-Villain[2820].

b) HUMBERT [II] ([1312]-Clermont-en-Auvergne 22 May 1355, bur Paris Dominican convent). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Guigonem et Humbertum" as the sons of "Ioanni" and his wife[2821]. He succeeded his brother in 1333 as Dauphin de Viennois. "Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis, dux Campisauri, Vienne et Albonis comes ac palatinus" donated property to Cremieu monastery, founded by "dominum Joannem Delphinum quondam patrem nostrum", with the consent of "B. matris eius", by charter dated 7 Feb 1337[2822]. Appointed leader of a crusade against Umur Pasha, he left from Marseille in May 1345, but his fleet was attacked by the Genoese near Rhodes. He returned to France having achieved nothing, before the crusading army defeated a Turkish army at Smyrna[2823]. A charter dated 31 Jul 1343 records an agreement between "Dominus Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis" agreed with "dominus Philippus de Vienna dominus de Pymont et Guido de Vienna eius filius primogenitus, consanguinei eiusdem domini Delphini" about the inheritance of "domina Margareta de Montelupello, uxore quondam eiusdem domini Philippi…filia Guidonis quondam domini Montislupelli"[2824]. He became a Dominican monk at Beauvoir in 1343[2825]. The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos, provided a pension for "Dom. Mariæ de Baucio Dalph. Vienn…consorti meæ", and made bequests to "Hugoni de Gebennis Dom. de Antone et de Varey…consanguineo meo…Galiaco de Salutiis…nepoti meo…Dom. Johannis bastardo quondam…Dom. Guigonis Dalphini fratris mei…Amedeo bastardo meo…Johanni bastardo de Fucigniaco…Humberto de Fucigniaco…Dom. Politæ uxori Dom. Hugonis de Gebennis…Dom. Guillelmæ Alamandi…bastardæ meæ quæ est in monasterio de Salectis…nepti meæ filiæ principis Auraicæ moniali de Salectis ordinis Cartusiensis…"[2826]. He abdicated as Dauphin 16 Jul 1349 in favour of the king of France, to whom he sold the Dauphiné for 400,000 écus and an annual pension[2827]. He adopted the titles Prince de Briançonnois, Duc de Champsor, and Marquis de Cézane. He was awarded the titles Patriarch of Alexandria and Perpetual administrator of the archiepiscopal church of Reims[2828]. The testament of "Dominus Humbertus…Patriarcha Alexandrinus, administrator perpetuus ecclesiæ Remensis et Dalphinus antiquior Vienn." is dated 21 May 1355 and chose his burial "in ecclesia Fratrum Prædictorum Parisiens. juxta sepulchrum bonæ memoriæ Dom. Clementiæ quondam Reginæ Franciæ amitæ nostræ"[2829]. The necrology of Vauvert records the death "X Kal Jun" of "patriarcha Alexandrinus quondam delphinus Viennensis postea archiepiscopus Remensis"[2830]. m (after 26 Jul 1332) MARIE de Baux, daughter of BERTRAND de Baux, Seigneur de Berre, Conte d'Andria e di Montescaglioso & his first wife Béatrice of Sicily [Anjou-Capet] (-Rhodes [Feb/Apr] 1347). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Humbertus Delphinus" and "Mariam Bauciam comitis Montis Campi filiam, Roberti regis Siciliæ neptem"[2831]. "Roberti…Hierusalem et Siciliæ Regis" granted revenue to "Dom. Humbertus Dalphini…nepos noster" in consideration of his marriage with "Domicella Maria nata…Bertrandi de Baucio Montis Caveosi comitis nepte nostra" by charter dated 26 Jul 1332[2832]. The Chronicle of Matthias Nuewenburgensis records that "Delphini Viennenses…iunior Humbertus" married "filiam sororis Roberti regis…[et] [comitis] Novellus"[2833]. The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos provided a pension for "Dom. Mariæ de Baucio Dalph. Vienn…consorti meæ"[2834]. Pope Clement VI sent letters of condolence to "Humberto Dalphino Vienn." on the death of "quondam Mariam conjugem tuam" dated 15 May 1347[2835]. Betrothed (1347) to BLANCHE MARIE de Savoie, daughter of AYMON Comte de Savoie & his wife Violanta di Monferrato ([1335]-Pavia 31 Dec 1387, bur Pavia Santa Chiara). The marriage contract of "Dom. Dalphini" and "Dom. Blanchæ" is dated 15 May 1347 and provides for a dowry given by "Dom. comes Sabaudiæ…dictæ…Blanchæ sorori suæ"[2836]. Betrothed (24 Jun 1348) to JEANNE de Bourbon, daughter of PIERRE Duc de Bourbon & his wife Isabelle de Valois (Château du Bois de Vincennes 3 Feb 1339-Hôtel de Saint-Pol, Paris 6 Feb 1378, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). The marriage contract of "Dom. Humberti Dalphini Vienn." and "Dom. Johannam primogenitam Dom. Ducis [Borbonesii]" is dated 24 Jun 1348[2837]. Mistress (1): ---. The name of Humbert´s mistress is not known. Mistress (2): ---. The name of Humbert´s mistress is not known. Mistress (3): ---. The name of Humbert´s mistress is not known. Humbert II & his wife had one child:

i) ANDRE (5 Sep 1333-Grenoble Oct 1335, bur Grenoble Dominican Church). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the birth of "filium Andræam" to "Humbertus Delphinus" and his wife "Mariam Bauciam comitis Montis Campi filiam, Roberti regis Siciliæ neptem", his death "VI Non Jul" in 1338, and his burial "temple Prædictorum Gratianopolitanorum"[2838]. Betrothed (19 Aug 1335) to Infanta doña BLANCA de Navarra, daughter of FELIPE III King of Navarre Comte d´Evreux & his wife Juana II Queen of Navarre (1330-Château de Neaufles-Saint-Martin, Eure 5 Oct 1398, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). The marriage contract of "Philippus…Navarræ rex…Blancham filiam" and "Dom. Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis…Andream filium et natum primogenitum" is dated 19 Aug 1335[2839].

Humbert [II] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

ii) AMEDEE (-after 1351). The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 made bequests to "…Amedeo bastardo meo…bastardæ meæ quæ est in monasterio de Salectis…"[2840].

Humbert [II] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (2):

iii) CATHERINE (-after 29 Mar 1341). The marriage contract of "P. de Lucingio donatum et filium naturalem Melincti de Lucingio quondam" and "Catherinam donatam et filiam naturalem…Dom. Humberti Dalphini Vienn." is dated 24 Apr 1337[2841]. m (contract 24 Apr 1337, [1338/40]) PIERRE de Lucinge, illegitimate son of MELINET de Lucinge & his mistress --- (-after 1343).

Guigues [VIII] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (3):

iv) daughter (-after 29 Mar 1341). The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 made bequests to "…Amedeo bastardo meo…bastardæ meæ quæ est in monasterio de Salectis…"[2842].

c) CATHERINE (-after 16 Feb 1319). A codicil of Jean Dauphin de Viennois dated 16 Feb 1319 bequeathed money to "filiam suam Katharinam", and another dated 24 Feb 1319 bequeathed money to "Guillelmo spurio fratri suo…Henricum de Drenis nepotem suum"[2843].

Jean [II] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

d) MAINFREDIN (-after 12 Apr 1336). "Frater Mainfredinus Ordinis Prædicatorum conventus Tardonensis donatus ut dicitur…Dom. Johannis Dalphini" made a declaration at the château de la Balme dated 12 Apr 1336[2844].

2. ALIX (-Saint-Saturnin-du-Port 14 Nov 1309, bur Saint-Saturnin-du-Port, transferred 1311 after 7 Mar to Montbrison Notre-Dame). Her parentage and first betrothal are confirmed by the charter dated 1 Jan 1295 under which "Beatrice figlia del Conte Pietro di Savoia Signore di Faussign" granted property to "Conte Amedeo di Savoia suo Cugino" as dowry for "Alisia figlia d'Umberto Delfino di Vienna futura Sposa di detto Conte Amedeo", in particular an expectation to "il Castello di Versoye" subject to the rights of "Guglielmo Signore di Gex e di Leona sua Madre"[2845]. The contract of marriage between "dominum Humbertum, delphinium, comitem Viennensem et Albonensem dominumque de Turre et dominam Annam eius uxorem…Alasiam…filiam" and "Johannem comitem Forensem" is dated 28 Mar 1296 at Vienne[2846]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Delphini filia…Alysiam" and "Joannes comes Foresius"[2847]. A charter dated "die dominica post brandones" in 1311 provides for the transfer of the remains of "dominæ Alasiæ de Viennensio quondam comitissæ Forensis", buried "in ecclesia Sancti Saturnini de Portu" where she had died, to "ecclesiam nostram beatæ Mariæ Montisbrisonis" where she had chosen her burial[2848]. Betrothed (1 Jan 1295 or before, contract broken before 28 Mar 1296) to AMEDEE V "le Grand" Comte de Savoie, son of THOMAS [II] Conte [Marchese] di Piemonte & his second wife Beatrice Fieschi ([1253]-Avignon 16 Oct 1323). m (contract 28 Mar 1296) as his first wife, JEAN [I] Comte de Forez, son of GUY [VI] Comte de Forez & his wife Jeanne de Montfort ([1275/76]-3 Jul 1334).

3. MARIE (-after 1355). [The marriage contract between "Humbertum Dalphinum Vienn. et Albon. comitem dominum de Turre et de Coloniaco…filiam unam…illam…quæ primo ad ætatem nubilem pervenerit" and "Aymarum de Pictavia comitem Valentinens…unum ex filiis…illi…qui primo pervenerit ad ætatem matrimonium contrahendi" is dated 14 Jul 1283[2849].] The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Delphini filia…Mariam" and "Aymaretus comitis Aymari Pictavii filius"[2850]. Her marriage was agreed in 1288 as part of the arrangements for the second marriage of Comte Aymar [V] to Marguerite de Genève[2851]. m (betrothed 14 May 1288, before 1297) AYMAR de Poitiers, son of AYMAR de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois et de Diois & his first wife Hippolyte de Bourgogne dame de Saint-Vallier (-Baix-en-Vivarais [27 Sep 1339/8 Jan 1340], bur Crest Franciscan Monastery).

4. HUGUES de la Tour et de Coligny (before [1285]-1329). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Joanni, Hugoni, Guigoni sive Guidoni, et Henrico" as the sons of "Humbertum Coliniacum et Turrem Pineam" and his wife Anne[2852]. A charter dated 3 Feb 1297 records the emancipation of "Humberto Dalphino Vienn. et Albon. comite dominoque de Turre…Hugone eius filio" and the grant to him of "castrum Montis-Bonoudi" held in fee by "Gileti Alamandi filii quondam Odonis Alamandi et filii Sibillæ d´Ays uxoris quondam dict. Odonis"[2853]. Baron de Faucigny: "B. domina Fucigniaci" mandated "Guigo Alamandi dominus Vallis Bonesii" to grant "terram Fucigniaci" to "D. Hugoni filio…D. Humberti Dalphini Vienn. et Albon. comitis dominique de Turre" by charter dated Jan 1303[2854]. "Hugo Dalphini Dominus terræ Fucigny" thanked the town of Fribourg for not helping the comte de Savoie in his war against him by charter dated Aug 1321[2855]. m (contract 9 Sep 1309) MARIE de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE V Comte de Savoie & his second wife Marie de Brabant (-before 7 May 1334). "Conte Amedeo di Savoia" gave a guarantee to "Ugone Delfino Signore di Faussign" relating to the promise to transfer "il Castello di Beaufort" on the marriage of the latter to "la figlia primogenita di detto Conte" by charter dated 15 Nov 1308[2856]. The contract of marriage between "Amedeum comitem Sabaudie…Mariæ de Brabantia…unam de filiabus…Maria vel Catherina" and "Hugonem Dalphini dominum Fucigniaci" is dated 9 Sep 1309[2857]. Her name is confirmed by the declaration of emancipation by "Conte Amedeo di Savoia suo Padre" of "Maria di Savoia" by charter dated 9 Sep 1309[2858]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Mariam quartam Amedei et Mariæ secundæ eius uxoris filiam" and "Hugo Delphini frater, dominus Fucigniaci"[2859]. "Maria figlia del Conte Amedeo di Savoia e di Maria di Brabant Contessa di Savoia" renounced her rights of inheritance from her father and mother in favour of "Edoardo di Lei fratello" by charter dated 9 Sep 1310[2860]. Hugues had [two] illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

a) BEATRIX bâtarde de la Tour . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1340. m PIERRE Carminian du Pré, son of ---.

b) [JEAN bâtard de Faucigny (-after 29 Jan 1347). The testament of "Dom. Humb. Dalph. Vienn. Sedis Apst. Capitaneus Generalis" is dated 29 Jan 1347 at Rhodos made bequests to "…Johanni bastardo de Fucigniaco…Humberto de Fucigniaco…"[2861]. Jean´s father is not named in the document but it is difficult to see who else he could have been besides Hugues de la Tour Baron de Faucigny. It is possible that "Humberto de Fucigniaco" was another relation, maybe the son of Jean.]

5. GUIGUES (-Pont-de-Sorgues-en-Provence 5 Mar 1319, bur Saint-André de Grenoble). The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Joanni, Hugoni, Guigoni sive Guidoni, et Henrico" as the sons of "Humbertum Coliniacum et Turrem Pineam" and his wife Anne[2862]. Baron de Montauban. m BEATRIX de Baux, daughter of BERTRAND [I] de Baux Conte di Avellino & his [second wife Agathe de Mévouillon] (-after 3 Aug 1344). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Guigues & his wife had one child:

a) ANNE (-after 27 Nov 1357). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (Papal dispensation 28 May 1317, before 31 Jan 1318) RAYMOND [IV] de Baux Prince d'Orange, son of BERTRAND [IV] de Baux Prince d'Orange & his wife Eléonore de Genève (-1340 after 9 Sep).

6. MARGUERITE de la Tour du Pin . A continuation of the Chronica Jacobi de Aquis records that "Federico primo" married "Margarita figlola di Ulberto Dalfino"[2863]. "Humbertus Dalphinus Viennensis et Albonis comes dominusque de Turre et Anna dalphina eius consors" appointed a proxy for the negotiation of the marriage of "unam ex filiabus nostris" and "filium marchionis Saluciarum" by charter dated 14 Aug 1302[2864]. The marriage contract between "Humbertum Dalphinum Viennensem…Margaritam filiam" and "Mainfredum IV marchionem Salutiarum…Fredericum primogenitum" is dated 3 Sep 1303[2865]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus records the marriage of "Delphini filia…Margaretam" and "Federicus Mainfredi marchionis Salutiarum filius"[2866]. She is named in a quittance dated 30 Jan 1308 given by "Freilino Saluzzo