Reginald II, Count of Burgundy facts for kids
Reginald II (born in 1061 – died around 1097) was an important leader in the Middle Ages. He held the title of count of Burgundy, which meant he ruled a large area called Burgundy. He was also the count of other places like Mâcon, Vienne, and Oltingen.
Reginald was born in 1061. His father was William I, Count of Burgundy, a powerful ruler. Reginald was the oldest son in his family. He had a brother named Stephen I, Count of Burgundy, who later became a count too. Another one of his brothers even became a very important religious leader, Pope Callixtus II.
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Becoming a Count
When Reginald was 25 years old, his father passed away in 1087. Reginald then took over his father's role and became the new Count of Burgundy. At the same time, he also gained control of the area known as the County of Mâcon.
Family Life
Reginald II married a woman named Regina of Oltingen. Through this marriage, he gained even more land and power, becoming the Count of Oltingen. Reginald and Regina had a son together, who was named William II, Count of Burgundy. William II would later follow in his father's footsteps and become a count himself.
His Death
Historians are not completely sure about when and where Reginald II died. Some records suggest he might have died around 1095, before a big event called the First Crusade began. Other records say he might have died later, around 1102, while he was in a faraway land known as the Holy Land. It's also possible that he went on the First Crusade with his brothers, Stephen I and Hugh, who was the archbishop of Besançon.
See also
Want to learn more? Check out the article in Spanish: Reginaldo II de Borgoña para niños
