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Reginald I
Spouse(s) Alice of Normandy
Issue
William I, Count of Burgundy
Guy of Burgundy
Noble family House of Ivrea
Father Otto-William, Count of Burgundy
Mother Ermentrude of Roucy
Born 986
Died 1057 (aged 70-71)
Reginald I of Burgundy
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Reginald I was an important leader in a place called the Free County of Burgundy. He was the second count of this area. Reginald was born in the year 986. His father was Otto-William, who was the first count of Burgundy. His mother was Ermentrude of Roucy.

Becoming Count of Burgundy

Reginald I became the Count of Burgundy in 1026. This happened after his father, Otto-William, passed away. Being a count meant he was the main ruler and protector of the region. He was responsible for its people and lands.

Reginald's Family Life

In 1016, Reginald I married Alice of Normandy. She was an important person from the region of Normandy. Together, Reginald and Alice had several children.

Their children included:

  • William I
  • Guy
  • Hugh
  • Falcon (also known as Fouques)

After Reginald I passed away in 1057, his son, William I, took over as the next Count of Burgundy.

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