Isembard, Count of Autun facts for kids

Isembard (also spelled Isembart or Isembert) was an important nobleman from the Kingdom of Burgundy. He was also a count of Autun, which meant he was a powerful local ruler in charge of a region called Autun. His father was Warin of Provence.

Isembard's Early Life and Role

Isembard lived during a time when kings needed strong, loyal people to help them rule. As a count, he was a key figure in his region, helping the king manage the land and keep order.

Working for King Charles the Bald

In the year 850, King Charles the Bald sent Isembard and another count, Aledramn of Barcelona, on an important mission. Their job was to deal with a rebellious leader named William of Septimania. However, Isembard and Aledramn were tricked and captured.

Years later, in 858, Isembard showed his loyalty to King Charles again. He attended a big meeting called the synod of Quierzy. There, he was one of the important leaders who promised to be faithful to the king. Later that year, he joined King Charles in Burgundy when the king almost went to war with Louis the German.

Land and Power

Isembard's loyalty was rewarded by the king. In 859, he received a large estate, called a villa, in a region known as Narbonnais. This land was given to him forever, as his own property. This showed how much the king trusted him.

By 864, Isembard had an even more important role. He became a royal missus, which was like a special royal agent sent to check on different parts of the kingdom. He also became the viscount of Narbonne. A viscount was another important local official, often in charge of a city or district. Giving Isembard these roles showed that King Charles wanted to keep his influence strong, even in distant parts of his kingdom.

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