Adelaide, Countess of Auxerre

Adelaide of Auxerre (1251–1290) was ruling Countess of Auxerre in 1262-1290. [1]

Adelaide of Auxerre
Countess of Auxerre
Reign1262-1290
PredecessorMatilda II, Countess of Nevers
SuccessorWilliam of Chalon
Born1251
Died1290
Noble familyBurgundy
Spouse(s)John I, Count of Auxerre
IssueWilliam of Chalon
FatherOdo, Count of Nevers
MotherMatilda II, Countess of Nevers

She was a daughter of Eudes of Burgundy and Mathildis II of Bourbon. In 1262 she succeeded her mother as Countess of Auxerre. In 1268 she married John I of Chalon, Lord of Rochefort, son of John – they had one child, William (died 1304). After her husband's death she married an Arab Muslim man.

References

  1. Alice Saunier-Seïté, Les Courtenay. Destin d'une illustre famille bourguignonne, éditions France-Empire, 1998 (ISBN 2-7048-0845-7)


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