Stephen II of Auxonne

Stephen (or Étienne) II (died after 22 July 1173) from the House of Ivrea was Count of Auxonne (1173–1237). He was Stephen II in his House and Stephen I as count of Auxonne.

Stephen II
Count of Auxonne
Coats-of-arms of Auxonne
Diedafter 22 July 1173
Noble familyHouse of Ivrea
Spouse(s)Judith of Lorraine
IssueStephen III of Auxonne
FatherWilliam III of Mâcon
MotherPoncette (or Adelheid/Alice) of Traves

He was the son of William III, count of Mâcon, Vienne and Auxonne and Adelaide-Pontia, heiress of Trier.[1]

His brother was Geraud; the two brothers succeeded their father on 1156.[2] Geraud inherited the counties of Mâcon and Vienne and Stephen II received the county of Auxonne from William III and the lordship of Traves from his mother.[2]

He died after 22 July 1173 and he succeeded by his only child, Stephen III.

Issue

He married c. 1170 to Judith, daughter of Matthias I, Duke of Lorraine[3] and he had:

References

  1. Bouchard 1987, p. 277.
  2. Bouchard 1987, p. 277-278.
  3. Bouchard 1987, p. 278.

Sources

  • Bouchard, Constance Brittain (1987). Sword, Miter, and Cloister: Nobility and the Church in Burgundy, 980-1198. Cornell University Press.
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