Adelaide, Countess of Auxerre
Adelaide of Auxerre (1251–1290) was ruling Countess of Auxerre in 1262-1290. [1]
Adelaide of Auxerre | |
|---|---|
| Countess of Auxerre | |
| Reign | 1262-1290 |
| Predecessor | Matilda II, Countess of Nevers |
| Successor | William of Chalon |
| Born | 1251 |
| Died | 1290 |
| Noble family | Burgundy |
| Spouse(s) | John I, Count of Auxerre |
| Issue | William of Chalon |
| Father | Odo, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Matilda 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
- Alice Saunier-Seïté, Les Courtenay. Destin d'une illustre famille bourguignonne, éditions France-Empire, 1998 (ISBN 2-7048-0845-7)
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