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Renauld I, Count of Nevers
Count of Nevers
Reign 1028 - 1040
Predecessor Landry, Count of Nevers
Successor William I
Spouse(s)
Hedwig of France
(m. 1016)
Father Landerich of Monceau
Mother Matilda of Mâcon
Died (1040-05-29)29 May 1040
Seignelay (Yonne), France

Renauld I (died 29 May 1040) was a French nobleman. He was the Count of Nevers and Count of Auxerre from 1028 until his death at the battle of Seignelay against Robert I, Duke of Burgundy.

Family

Renauld was the son of Landerich of Monceau and Matilda of Mâcon.

Marriage

He married Hedwig (or Advisa) of France on 25 January 1016, daughter of Robert II, King of France and Constance of Arles.

Children

  • William I of Nevers (c. 1030–1083/1097)
  • Henry of Nevers (died 1067)
  • Guy of Nevers (died 1067)
  • Robert of Nevers Baron of Craon (c. 1035–1098)
  • Adelaide of Nevers
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