burgundy duchy
MÂCON & BEAUJEU
v5.0Updated13 September 2025
RETURN TO INDEX
RETURN TO BURGUNDY DUCHY INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. COMTESet VICOMTES de MÂCON.2
A. COMTES de MÂCON..2
B. COMTES de MÂCON (IVREA)8
C. COMTES de MÂCON, COMTES d'AUXONNE (IVREA/BOURGOGNE-COMTE)19
D. COMTES de MÂCON et de VIENNE 1147-1240.27
E. VICOMTES de MÂCON..37
Chapter 2. NOBILITYin MÂCON.44
A. SEIGNEURS de BRANCION(GROSSUS)44
B. SEIGNEURS de SENNECEY..60
Chapter 3. BEAUJEU.61
A. SEIGNEURS de BEAUJEU..62
B. SEIGNEURS de BEAUJEU[FOREZ-ALBON]88
The town of Mâcon is located on the Saôneriver, about 15 kilometres south-east of Cluny abbey and about twice thatdistance south of Tournus. It is today situated in the eastern part of thepresent-day Frenchdépartement of Saône-et-Loire on the border withAin. In medieval times the county lay in the southern part of the area whichlater evolved into the duchy of Burgundy, although administratively from thelate 10th to the early 13th centuries it was ruled by a branch of the family ofthe counts of Burgundy. Alix heiress of the county of Mâcon and her husbandJean de Dreux sold the county to Louis IX King of France in [1238/39]. Theearliest reference which has been traced to "comitatus Matisconensis"is in a charter of Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franksdated 853[1]. The earlierpagus Matisconensis covered the same territory as thebishopric of Mâcon[2]. Guillaume "le Pieux" Duke of Aquitaine was also known as Comte de Mâcon, a title which he presumably held in his capacity as Comted'Auvergne. Mâcon’s original dependence from the county of Auvergneis confirmed by the charter dated 825 under whichHildebaudBishop of Mâcon granted property “in...pago Matescense villam...Cluniacus”to “Warinus comes...et uxori suæ Albanæ” [identified as Warin Comted’Auvergne, who died in 853][3]. He appointed Raculf as Vicomte de Mâcon, who witnessed a charter assuch in 893[4],and whose daughter married Aubry de Narbonne who became Comte de Mâcon. Mâconremained under the jurisdiction of the comtes d'Auvergne, as shown by a charterof "Girbaldus", "residente quondam domno Wilelmoiuniore, comite, Matiscone", dated May 926, indicating Guillaume II Duke of Aquitaine who was also Comted'Auvergne.
AUBRY[Alberic]de Narbonne, son of MAYEUL Vicomte de Narbonne & his wife --- (-[10 Sep] 945, bur BesançonSaint-Etienne). A charter dated 15 Jun 911,under which Arnust Archibishop of Narbonne donated property to Saint-Paul deNarbonne, names "infantes Majolo vicecomite et uxori suæRaymundæ...Walchario et...Albericho vicecomite", the wording implyingthat the parents were deceased at that date. The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hecsunt nomina comitum Matisconensium. Primus, Albericus Narbonensis qui,accipiens filiam Raculfi vicecomitis, post mortem Bernonis Matiscensisepiscopi, comitem se fecit : post hunc Leotaldus filius ejus ; atque postillum, Leotaldus filius eius ; atque post illum , Albericus filius Leotaldicomitis ; quo mortuo, dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illius accepit". Comte de Mâcon. "Berno episcopus"donated property to "Albericus comes" by charter dated "die Martis Kal Jan anno VIII regnante Rodulfo rege" [930] subscribed by"comes Letaldus, uxor eius Berta...", although, as noted below, the reference to Letaud's wife Bertasuggests that this charter is misdated. "Hugo...comeset marchio" donated property "in comitatu Belnensi...inuilla...Nolliacus et...in uilla Crisentiaco", for the souls of “genitorisnostri Richardi et Adheleidis”, in the presence of “Gilbertus comes,Albericus comes et filius eius Leotaldus et Adso noster fidelis”, bycharter dated 1 Sep 936, subscribed by “...Roberti uicecomitis...”. "Albericus comes"donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [936/41] subscribedby "Letaudi, Ermentrudis coniugis sue". The necrology of Mâcon Cathedral records the death "IV IdSep" of "Albericus comes", although this entry could alternatively refer to Count Aubry [II] (see below).
mTOLANA[Adela?]de Mâcon,daughter of RACULF Vicomte de Mâcon & his wife --- (-after [941], maybeafter 28 Mar 943). The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in thecartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, names "Albericus Narbonensis" and refers to his marriage to "filiam Raculfi vicecomitispost mortem domini Bernonis Matiscensis episcopi". "Tolosane" is named as wife of Alberic in acharter of her son Letaud dated [12 Apr] 935 and "Etolane"mother of Letaud in the latter's charter dated 8 May [955]. "Letaudus comes et uxor mea Berta" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon for the souls of "patris meiAlberici…et matris mee Tolane…Irmengardis quondam uxoris sue" bycharter dated to [941] subscribed by "Alberici filii sui". A charter dated 28 Mar 943 records that “tu et uxor tua Adela”donated property “site...in Salinis...iuxta burgum...Arecii cum ecclesiasancti Melanni...et ecclesiam sancti Mauricii in Camblacio” toSaint-Maurice d’Agaune[15]. The editors of this edition suggest that the unnamed “tu” in thisdocument was Aubry Comte de Mâcon.
Comte Aubry & his wife had three children:
1. LETAUD [Leotold]de Mâcon ([915?]-3Nov 961). The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hecsunt nomina comitum Matisconensium. Primus, Albericus Narbonensis qui,accipiens filiam Raculfi vicecomitis, post mortem Bernonis Matiscensisepiscopi, comitem se fecit : post hunc Leotaldus filius ejus ; atque postillum, Leotaldus filius eius ; atque post illum , Albericus filius Leotaldicomitis ; quo mortuo, dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illius accepit". He succeeded his father asComte de Mâcon.
- see below.
2. HUMBERTde Mâcon (-before958). A manuscript genealogy, datedto the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comes Vesoncius etUmbertus comes Marisconensis fratres". "Leutaldus atque et Umbertus filii…Alberici [comitis]"are named in an undated charter of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon. "Albericus comes…filii mei Letboldus et Umbertus"donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [930]. "Unberti fratris eius" consented to the donationof Letald Comte de Mâcon dated Feb 944. Seigneur de Salins.
- SEIGNEURS deSALINS.
3. ADELAde Mâcon (-after Feb 944). “Leotaldus et uxormea Berta” donated “mansus indominicatus cum æcclesia Beati Martini,quem mihi Lanbertus, consanguineus meus, dedit, et soror mea Attalamichipostea reddidit, situs in pago Cabillonense, in villa Flagiaco..." toCluny by charter dated Feb 944 (“anno VIII regnante Ludovicho rege”). The wording of this donation suggests a connection between “Lanbertus”[identified as Lambert Comte de Chalon, see the document BURGUNDY DUKES-BEAUNE& CHALON) and “Attala” which has not been ascertained.
LETAUD[Leotold]de Mâcon, son of AUBRY[I] Comte de Mâcon & his wife Tolana de Mâcon ([915?]-3 Nov 961). The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, includedin the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hec sunt nominacomitum Matisconensium. Primus, Albericus Narbonensis qui, accipiens filiamRaculfi vicecomitis, post mortem Bernonis Matiscensis episcopi, comitem sefecit : post hunc Leotaldus filius ejus ; atque post illum, Leotaldus filiuseius ; atque post illum , Albericus filius Leotaldi comitis ; quo mortuo,dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illius accepit". A manuscript genealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records"Letaldus comes Vesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres". "Albericus comes…filii mei Letboldus et Umbertus"donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [930]. "Letaudus comes", his wife and their parents arenamed in his donation to Cluny dated [12 Apr] 935. "Hugo...comes et marchio"donated property "in comitatu Belnensi...in uilla...Nolliacus et...inuilla Crisentiaco", for the souls of “genitoris nostri Richardi etAdheleidis”, in the presence of “Gilbertus comes, Albericus comes etfilius eius Leotaldus et Adso noster fidelis”, by charter dated 1 Sep 936,subscribed by “...Roberti uicecomitis...”. “Leuttaldus” donated “ecclesias...invilla...Gradiacus in honore Sancti Mauricii...alia in rure...Pontiliacus”,for the souls of “senioris mei Hugoni...Archicomitis...genitoris meiAlberici ac genetricis meæ Attalæ”, to the church of Besançon, with theconsent of “Umberti fratris illius”, by charter dated 951, subscribed by“Widonis, Windilsmodi, Ugonis comitis Atoariorum...Alberici vicecomitis...”. He succeeded his father asComte de Mâcon. He islast named in a charter dated 961, but had presumably died before his son'sdonation dated Jan 962 which the latter made for the soul of his parents. The necrology of Mâcon Cathedral records the death "IIINon Nov" of "Letaudus comes".
m firstly ([930/935])ERMENGARDE,daughter of Comte MANASSES & his wife Ermengarde --- (-before [941]). "Albericus comes" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [936/41] subscribed by "Letaudi,Ermentrudis coniugis sue". She is named as wife of Letaud in the latter's charter dated [12Apr] 935, which also names both his and her parents. It is possible that she wasErmengarde,daughter of Manassès Comte de Dijon & his wife Ermengarde, who are the onlycontemporary noble couple with these names which has so far been identified inthe region. The charter dated 14 Jan 971 under which her son"Albericus comes" donated property "in pagoMatisconensi in villa…Lancus", which came to him from "Iohanneepiscopo cum sorore sua Rotrude", to the abbey of Tournus may point toan alternative origin[32]. This document suggests a relationship between the bishop and the donor,especially because the bishop’s sister is named. The identity of "BishopJean" has not yet been found. "Letauduscomes et uxor mea Berta" donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâconfor the souls of "patris mei Alberici…et matris mee Tolane…Irmengardisquondam uxoris sue" by charter dated to [941] subscribed by "Albericifilii sui"[33]. "Ermengardis dilettæ condam uxoris" is named in a donationmade by her husband for her soul dated Feb 944.
m secondly ([941])BERTA, daughter of---. Berta is named as wife of "Letaudus comes" in thelatter's charters to Cluny dated Mar 943, Mar 944, and Mar 946. The sources are contradictory when it comes to estimating thedate of their marriage. "Berno episcopus" donated property to"Albericus comes" by charter dated "die Martis Kal Jananno VIII regnante Rodulfo rege" [930], subscribed by "comesLetaldus, uxor eius Berta". However, the source referred to above dated [12 Apr] 935 namesErmengarde as the wife of Letaud at that date. The most likely explanation isthat the former charter is incorrectly dated, especially in view of the Mâconcharter of Letaud's father which is dated [930] (see above) and which names histwo sons without naming their wives. "Letaudus comes et uxor mea Berta" donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon for the souls of "patris meiAlberici…et matris mee Tolane…Irmengardis quondam uxoris sue" bycharter dated to [941] subscribed by "Alberici filii sui". "Berte comitisse" witnessed a charter ofManassès Archbishop of Arles dated Sep 948. Szabolcs de Vajay suggests that Berta was the daughter of Garnier [Warnarius] Vicomte de Troyes & his wife Tetberga d'Arles, but this seems difficult to sustainchronologically. "Lettaldus comes et uxor mea Berta" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter subscribed by "Albericifilii sui"[40]. This charter is dated to [960] in the compilation, but this must be incorrectconsidering the earlier references to the third wife of Letaud.
m thirdly (949 or before)RICHILDE, daughter of---. "Richildis" witnessed the donation of "Leotbaldumcomitis" to Cluny dated 948. "Richelde" is named as wife of Letaud in thelatter's donations to Cluny dated 949 and [955].
Letaud & his first wife had one child:
1. AUBRY [Alberic] [II]de Mâcon([935/40]-[10 Sep], after 17 Nov [before 981/82]). The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hec sunt nomina comitum Matisconensium. Primus,Albericus Narbonensis qui, accipiens filiam Raculfi vicecomitis, post mortemBernonis Matiscensis episcopi, comitem se fecit : post hunc Leotaldus filiusejus ; atque post illum, Leotaldus filius eius ; atque post illum , Albericusfilius Leotaldi comitis ; quo mortuo, dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illiusaccepit"[43]. "Letauduscomes et uxor mea Berta" donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâconfor the souls of "patris mei Alberici…et matris mee Tolane…Irmengardisquondam uxoris sue" by charter dated to [941] subscribed by "Albericifilii sui"[44]. "Albericus" is named as son of Letaud in the latter'sdonations to Cluny dated 948 and [955]. "Albericus Matisconensis comes" names"Letaudi patris mei…[et] Ermengardis matris mee" in hisdonation of "ecclesiæ sancti Germani Ipgiacensis" to Clunyby charter dated Jan 962. He succeeded his father asComte de Mâcon. "Albericus comes"donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa…Lancus", whichcame to him from "Iohanne episcopo cum sorore sua Rotrude", tothe abbey of Tournus by charter dated 14 Jan 971, signed by "Leotaldi,Alberici, Ermentrudis coniuge sua…". "Albericus comes"donated property "in pago Matisconensis in villa… Aponiacus"to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jan 971, subscribed by "Ermentrudisconiuge sua, Leotaldi, Umberti, Odoldrici…". The necrology of Mâcon Cathedral records the death "IV IdSep" of "Albericus comes", although this entry could alternatively refer to Count Aubry I (see above). m ([Mar 966/14Jan 971]) as her first husband,ERMENTRUDE,daughter of [RAGENOLD Comte de Roucy] & his wife Alberade of Lotharingia([947/52]-[5 Oct 1002/1004]). "Ermentrudis conjuge sua"subscribed the charter dated 14 Jan 971 under which "Albericus comesMatisconensis" donated property "in Aponiaco villa"to Cluny[49]. Her marriage date is indicated by her absence from the charter of "Albericuscomes Matisconensis" dated Mar 966. "Ermentrudis" is named as daughter of"Alberada filia …Gerbergæ" in the Continuator ofFlodoard, which does not name either her father or her husband but specifiesthat Ermentrudis was the mother of Agnes (Ctss de Poitou). Bouchard highlights the absence of proofthat the husband of Alberade of Lotharingia was Ragenold Comte de Roucy. The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartularyof Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records the marriage of "dominus Guillelmuscomes" with the wife of "Albericus filius Letaudi comitis". Rodulfus Glaber states that "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorumducis filius" married the sister of "Brunone Lingonensi episcopo"[54]. She married secondly (before [981/82]) as his first wife,Othon Guillaume[di Ivrea], who succeeded asComte de Mâcon in right of his wife. Thegenealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hec sunt nomina comitum Matisconensium. Primus,Albericus Narbonensis qui, accipiens filiam Raculfi vicecomitis, post mortemBernonis Matiscensis episcopi, comitem se fecit : post hunc Leotaldus filiusejus ; atque post illum, Leotaldus filius eius ; atque post illum , Albericusfilius Leotaldi comitis ; quo mortuo, dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illiusaccepit"[55]. Comte Aubry [II] & his wife had three children:
a) [LETAUD de Mâcon. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. "Albericus comes" donated property "in pagoMatisconensi in villa…Lancus", which came to him from "Iohanneepiscopo cum sorore sua Rotrude", to the abbey of Tournus by charterdated 14 Jan 971, signed by "Leotaldi, Alberici, Ermentrudis coniugesua…"[56]. "Letaudi" subscribed the charter of "Albericuscomes Matisconensis" dated 14 Jan 971. The relationship, if any, between the donor and "Letaudi"is not specified in either document, but his priority position in the firstdocument suggests that he may have been the donor’s son.]
b) [AUBRY de Mâcon. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Abbé de Saint-Paul at Besançon after 991. "Albericuscomes" donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa…Lancus",which came to him from "Iohanne episcopo cum sorore sua Rotrude",to the abbey of Tournus by charter dated 14 Jan 971, signed by "Leotaldi,Alberici, Ermentrudis coniuge sua…". The relationship, if any, between thedonor and "Alberici" is not specified, but his prominentposition in the list of subscribers suggests that he may have been the donor’sson.]
c) BEATRIX de Mâcon . A manuscriptgenealogy, dated to the early 12th century, records "Letaldus comesVesoncius et Umbertus comes Marisconensis fratres…ex Letaldo, Albericus…exAlberico Beatrix, ex Beatrice Gosfrido de Castello Landonensi". André de Fleury’sVita Gauzlinirecords that “Albericus comes Nandonensium” donated “Alodum inAltissiodorensi territorio” to Fleury and that “Beatrix Nandonensiumcomitissa” donated “prædia”. Her second marriage is confirmed by the charter of her son"Albericum illius supradicti Gosfredi filium et heredum"dated 26 May 1028 (see below) approved by"fratribus ipsius Alberici, filiis Hugonis Pertice…Gosfredoet Letoldo"[61]. m firstlyGEOFFROY[I]Comte de Gâtinais, son of ---(-after Nov 991). m secondly ([1000])HUGUES du Perche, sonof [FOUCOIS Comte de Mortagne & his wife Melisende Vicomtesse de Châteaudun]. Comte de Gâtinais.
GUGLIELMO[Otto]di Ivrea, son of ADALBERTO II associate-King of Italy & his wifeGerberge [de Chalon] ([960/62]-Dijon 21 Sep 1026, bur Dijon, Abbaye de Saint-Bénigne). Rodulfus Glaber names "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" and records that, as a boy, he wassecretly stolen from the land of the Lombards and restored to his mother "withno small cunning by a certain monk". "Einricus…imperator"confirmed the property of the abbey of Fruttuaria, referring to propertydonated by "Otto qui et Vuillielmus comes filius Adalberti nepos Berengarii regis", by charter dated 1014. It is assumed therefore that Guillaume was imprisoned as a child by Emperor Otto I in Italy after his father andpaternal grandfather were deposed as kings of Italy. Heused both names “Othon” and “Guillaume”: Bijard lists 71 primary sources inwhich “Othon-Guillaume” is named, sometimes with both names together, sometimeswith either one or the other, and concludes that “Otton (Otto) est un nominitial. Guillaume (Willelmus) est le cognomen”. Bijard’s analysis suggests that the name “Guillaume” derived fromOthon-Guillaume’s possible maternal ancestry (see the document BURGUNDYNOBILITY-BEAUNE & CHALON for the discussion). He does not speculate on theorigin of “Othon”, which does not appear in the child’s known ancestry. Two alternativesseem possible. Firstly, “Othon/Otto” was attributed to the child when EmperorOtto (then king of Germany) invaded Italy in Aug 961: as Othon-Guillaume wasborn around that time, maybe the emperor forced himself on the family as thechild’s godfather. Secondly, the second husband of the child’s mother Gerbergewas originally named “Eudes/Odo”, and his brother “Otton/Eudes” (see thedocument BURGUNDY DUKES), their names presumably derived from their maternalancestry as the emperor was their maternal uncle: in this case, Othon-Guillaumewould have adopted “Othon” after his mother’s second marriage (dated to [973]). Only the first possibility fits with Bijard’s conclusion about Othon being thechild’s original name. Assuming his conclusion is correct, maybe “Guillaume”was another baptismal name, agreed by the emperor on the family’s insistencebecause it was not a name associated with the family of the deposed kings ofItaly. The Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne, interpolated into the Chronicle ofAlberic de Trois-Fontaines, names "Guilelmum Ottonem et eiusmatrem Gerbergam" when recording that he was adopted by his mother'ssecond husband "dux Burgundie Henricus". He succeeded in [981] asComte de Mâcon, by rightof his first wife. He was declared heir to the duchy of Burgundy and installedas Comte de Nevers by his stepfather in 986. "DomnusHugo comes Cabilonensium" donated property "in pagoAugustudunensi in villa Martiniacensi" to Paray-le-Monial by undatedcharter [but presumably dated before the donor became bishop], subscribed by"Hugonis comitis, Ottonis nepotis eius, Teudbaldi nepotis eius,Maltidis sororis eius". Othon-Guillaume was recognised as duke of Burgundy on the death of his stepfather in 1002, but deprived of hisinheritance by Robert II King of France in Spring 1003 when the latter invaded Burgundy with troops lent by Richard II Duke of Normandy. Rodulfus Glaber records that "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" rebelled against the king [Robert II] on one occasion, supported by his son-in-law Landry Comte de Nevers. "Comes Otto" donatedproperty to Saint-Bénigne-de-Dijon for the souls of "Heinrici ducis quieum loco filii adoptavit et genetricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti ducis acfilii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis" by charter dated 1004. Othon-Guillaume continued to claim the duchy of Burgundy, butreconciled himself with the king of France in 1005, finally renouncing hisclaims in 1015. He was designatedcomes Burgundiæ, presumably a descriptive title with no precise territorialsignificance at that time although Othon did own extensive territories in Burgundy. There was continuous hostility between Othon-Guillaume and [his uncle] Huguesde Chalon Bishop of Auxerre over control of Mâcon: Adémar de Chabannes records that “Willelmus, cognomine Buccauncta, comes Matisconensis” built a castle against “Cluniacensemonasterium propter superandum Hugonem comitem”, who attacked and capturedit [dated to 1013 by the editor of the edition consulted]. "Vualterius Æduorum presul" donated property tothe abbey of Flavigny by charter dated 1018, subscribed by "Landricuscomes, Otto comes nepos Hugonis episcopi, Tetbaldus comes nepos ipsius episcopi". “Comes Octo cognomento Vuillelmus” donated property “mihisecundum parentum successionem...infra alpes Pinninarum et flumen Padum etflumen Duriæ Bauticæ quod iuxta urbem Euoreiam” to Fruttuaria monastery,for the souls of “meæ et uxoris et filiorum et filiarum”, by charterdated 28 Oct 1019[73]. "Widoclericus" donated property "in pago Cabillonense" toCluny by charter dated 1020, subscribed by "Ugo comes et episcopus etnepos eius Otto comes…". The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijonrecords the death in 1027 of "Otto qui et Willelmus dictus est comes"and his burial at St Bénigne[75]. The memorial on the tomb of "Nobiliter natus Guillelmus et Otho vocatus"records his death "1027 XI Kal Oct". The necrology of Autun Saint-Martinrecords the death “XVI Id Dec” of “Guillelmus dux Burgundie, anno1025”[77].
m firstly (before [981/82]) as her second husband,ERMENTRUDE, widow ofAUBRY[II]Comte de Mâcon,daughter of RAGENOLD Comte de Roucy & his wife Alberade of Lotharingia([947/52]-[5 Oct 1002/1004]). "Ermentrudis" is named asdaughter of"Alberada filia …Gerbergæ"in the Continuator of Flodoard, which does not name either her father or herhusband but specifies that Ermentrude was the mother of Agnes, the latter naming both her parents in charters (see below). Bouchard highlights the absence of proof that the husband ofAlberade of Lotharingia was Ragenold Comte de Roucy. Her second marriage is confirmed by the genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records "Hecsunt nomina comitum Matisconensium. Primus, Albericus Narbonensis qui,accipiens filiam Raculfi vicecomitis, post mortem Bernonis Matiscensisepiscopi, comitem se fecit : post hunc Leotaldus filius ejus ; atque postillum, Leotaldus filius eius ; atque post illum , Albericus filius Leotaldicomitis ; quo mortuo, dominus Guillelmus comes uxorem illius accepit". Her birth date is estimated from her son by her first marriagebeing named in 971. "Ermentrudis conjuge sua" consented tothe donation of land "in Aponiaco villa" by "Albericuscomes Matisconensis" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jan 971. The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon, included in the cartularyof Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, records the marriage of "dominus Guillelmuscomes" with the wife of "Albericus filius Letaudi comitis". Rodulfus Glaber states that "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorumducis filius" married the sister of "Brunone Lingonensi episcopo" who supported him in his rebellion against the king [Robert II][83]. "Otto comes, Irvis comitissa" subscribed a charterdated to [994] under which "Milo…uxoris mee Ermengarde"donated property to Cluny[84]. It is assumed that "Irvis" is a copyist error or abbreviationfor "Ermentrudis" as no other reference to a countess of thisname has been found. Her date of death is indicated bythe Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon which records a donation by "Ottocomes cognomento Willelmus" with "filii eius Rainaldi"dated 1004 "pro anima Hinrici Ducis, qui eum loco filii adoptavit etgenitricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti Ducis, ac filii sui Widonis etHermintrudis coniugis". This is presumably the donation recorded in the charter dated1004 under which"Comes Otto" donatedproperty to Saint-Bénigne-de-Dijon for the souls of "Heinrici ducis quieum loco filii adoptavit et genetricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti ducis acfilii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis".
m secondly (before 1016)ADELAIS,daughter of --- (-29 May 1026, bur Montmajour, near Arles). "Ottocomes et uxor mea Adila" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by two charters dated to 1015 or before (during the reign of Robert IKing of France) both subscribed by "Rainaldi filii sui". "Otto comes et uxor mea Adeleidis et filius meusRainaldus atque Otto nepos meus" donated property to Cluny by charterdated to [1015][88]. "Otto comes qui nominatur Willelmus" issued a charter dated 2Nov 1023 subscribed by "Raynardi comitis, Adheleydis uxoris eius[eiusprobably =Raynardi notOtto]". The origin of Otto-Guillaume's second wife is not known withcertainty. Most secondary source genealogies assume that she wasAdelais[Blanche]d'Anjou, widow firstly ofEtiennede Brioude, widow secondly ofRaymondComte de Toulouse, divorced wife thirdly ofLouis V King of the Franks,widow fourthly ofGuillaume[II]Comte de Provence,daughter of Foulques II "le Bon" Comte d’Anjou & his first wifeGerberge ---. Adelais's supposed fifth marriage is deduced from the following:Count Othon-Guillaume's wife is named Adelais inseveral charters[90],and Pope Benedict VIII refers to "domnæ Adeleidi comitissæ cognomentoBlanchæ" with "nuruique eius domnæ Gerbergæ comitissæ"when addressing her supposed husband, Gerberga presumably being Count Othon-Guillaume's daughter by hisfirst wife who was the widow of Adelaide-Blanche d’Anjou's son by her fourthhusband. However, the document in question appears not to specify that "domnæAdeleidi…" was the wife of Othon Guillaume and the extracts seen (thefull text has not yet been consulted) do not permit this conclusion to bedrawn. It is perfectly possible that Adelais-Blanche was named in the letteronly in reference to her relationship to Othon Guillaume’s daughter. If herfifth marriage is correct, Adelais would have been considerably older than hernew husband, and probably nearly sixty years old when she married(Othon-Guillaume's first wife died in [1002/04]), which seems unlikely. Another difficulty is presented by three entries dated 1018, 1024 and 1026which appear to link Adelais to Provence while, if the fifth marriage wascorrect, she would have been with her husband (whose death is recorded in Sep1026) in Mâcon. These entries are: firstly, "Adalax comitissa materVillelmi quondam Provintie comitis et Geriberga eque comitissa…eiusdemprincipis olim uxor" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille forthe soul of their late son and husband respectively by charter dated 1018; secondly, "Vuilelmus filius Rodbaldi" donatedproperty "in comitatu Aquense in valle…Cagnanam" to MarseilleSaint-Victor by charter dated 1024, signed by "Adalaiz comitissa,Vuilelmus comes filius Rodbaldi"; and thirdly, a manuscript written by Arnoux, monk atSaint-André-lès-Avignon, records the death in 1026 of "Adalax comitissa". The necrology of Saint-Pierre de Mâcon records the death "IVKal Jun" of "Adalasia comitissa vocata regali progenie orta".
Comte Othon [I] & his first wife had five children:
1. GUYde Mâcon ([982]-1004 or before, bur Dijon Saint-Bénigne). The Chronicle of StBénigne de Dijon records a donation by "Otto comes cognomento Willelmus"with "filii eius Rainaldi" dated 1004 "pro anima Hinrici Ducis, qui eum loco filii adoptavit et genitricis sue Gerberge uxoris predictiDucis, ac filii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis". "Comes Otto" donatedproperty to Saint-Bénigne-de-Dijon for the souls of "Heinrici ducis quieum loco filii adoptavit et genetricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti ducis acfilii sui Widonis et Hermintrudis coniugis" by charter dated 1004. The Chronicle of St Bénigne de Dijonrecords that he was buried at St Bénigne many years before his father. m (before 999) --- . The name and origin of the wife of Comte Guy are not known. Settipani highlights Chaume’s hypothesis that Comte Othon[II]’s mother was descended from Létaud Comte de Macon, in order to explain theatavus relationship between Létaud and Othon [II] recorded in her son’s[9 Jun 1017/28 Aug 1025] charter cited below, although he highlights otherdifficulties with the suggestion. Comte Guy & his wife had one child:
a) OTHON[II]de Mâcon([1000]-[1033/41]). The Chronicle ofSaint-Bénigne, interpolated into the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines,names "Ottonem" as son of "Guido", whenrecording that Guido died before his father "Otto Guillelmus"and in a later passage records that "filius alterius filii eiusGuidonis, alter comes Otto" succeeded his paternal grandfather in"terram ultra Sagonnam", dividing the territory with hispaternal uncle "comes Rainaldus". He succeeded his father in [1004], and his grandfather in 1026,asComte de Mâcon.
- see below.
2. MATHILDE de Mâcon (-13 Nov or 13 Dec 1005, bur Auxerre Saint-Etienne). RodulfusGlaber states that "Landrico Neuernis comite" was married tothe oldest daughter of "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, AdalbertiLongobardorum ducis filius" & his wife, when recording that ComteLandry supported his father-in-law in the latter's rebellion against the king[Robert II][101]. She is named in the charter dated to [1028/40] under which "Rainaldus…comes"donated property "in pago Nevernense…Belmontis" to Clunyfor the souls of "patris mei Landrici et matris mee Matildis…". Her father gave her Nevers, which she brought as dowry to herhusband. The necrology of Auxerre cathedral records the death 13 Dec of "Mathildiscomitissa, Landrici coniux". m ([989])LANDRY[IV]de Monceaux, sonof BODO Seigneur de Monceaux-le-Comte & his wife --- (-11 May 1028). Hewas invested in 990 as Comte de Nevers by his father-in-law as a reward forservices. Seneschal of France. Comte d'Auxerre 1015.
3. GERBERGE de Mâcon ([985]-[1020/23]). Rodulfus Glaber states that "Willemus…Arelatensis"married one of the daughters of "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" & his wife but does not name her. She is named in several charters of Saint-Victor de Marseille. "Wilelmus comes Provincie coniugisque mea Girberga cum filionostro Wilelmo" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille bycharter dated 1013[106]. "Adalax comitissa mater Villelmi quondam Provintie comitis et Geribergaeque comitissa…eiusdem principis olim uxor" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille for the soul of their late son and husband respectively bycharter dated 1018[107]. "Geriberga comitissa" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille for the soul of "senioris mei Guilelmi comitis Provincie"and for "filiorumque nostrorum…Wilelmo, Fulcho, Jozfredus" bycharter dated 1019[108]. m ([1002])GUILLAUME III Comte deProvence, son of GUILLAUME II Comte de Provence et d'Arles & hissecond wife Adelais [Blanche] d'Anjou (-1018 before 30 May).
4. RENAUD de Mâcon ([990]-3/4Sep 1057, bur Besançon). TheChronicle of St Bénigne de Dijon records a donation by "Otto comescognomento Willelmus" with "filii eius Rainaldi"dated 1004 "pro anima Hinrici Ducis, qui eum loco filii adoptavit etgenitricis sue Gerberge uxoris predicti Ducis, ac filii sui Widonis etHermintrudis coniugis". The Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne,interpolated into the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines, records that"filius eius [=comes Otto Guilelmus] comes Rainaldus"succeeded his father in "terram ultra Sagonnam" dividing theterritory with his nephew "filius alterius filii eius Guidonis, altercomes Otto"[110]. He succeeded his father in 1026 asComte Palatin deBourgogne.
- COMTES PALATINSde BOURGOGNE.
5. AGNES de Mâcon([990/95]-Saintes 10 Nov 1068,bur Poitiers, Priory of Saint-Nicolas). Agnesis named as daughter of "Ermentrudis"inthe Continuator of Flodoard, which specifies that she was mother of "Wido". Her birth date range is estimated on the basis of the estimatedbirth date range of her mother. Rodulfus Glaber states that "Willemus…Pictauensis"married one of the daughters of "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" & his wife. "Agnes comitissa filia Ottonis cognomento Willelmicomitis Matiscensis, uxor…Wilelmi ducis Aquitanorum" donated propertyto Cluny by charter dated [1020]. TheChronico Sancti Michaelis records that "Gaufredus Martellus Andegavensiscomes" married "Agnetem comitissam Pictavensem"incestuously in 1032[114]. TheChronicæ Sancti Albini records the marriage"1032 Kal Jan" of "Gaufridus comes, Agnetem comitissamincesto", indirectly indicating her origin in a later passage whichrecords the marriage "1043 XII Nov" of "Hainricusimperator [et] filiam Agnetis comitissæ". Her origin is clarified by theChronicæ Sancti Albini which records themarriage "1043XII Kal Nov…apud Vesbrianim" of "Henricus imperator…filiam Willelmi comitis Pictavorum et Agnetis"[116]. Geoffroy Comte d'Anjou & his wife founded the abbey of La Trinité de Vendômeby charter dated 31 May 1040, signed by "Goffridi comitis Andegavorum,Agnetis conjugis suæ…". A powerful personality, she succeeded in defeating her stepsonDuke Eudes and installed her own son as Duke of Aquitaine, Comte de Poitou. Regent of Aquitaine for her son 1039-1044. She arranged herdaughter's marriage with Emperor Heinrich III in 1043 and lived at the imperialcourt after this time. "Goffredus…comes atque Agnes…uxor" donated property to the monks of La Trinité, Vendôme by charter dated 6Jan 1049 subscribed by "Willelmi ducis Aquitanorum, Goffredi puerifratris illius"[118]. "Gaufredus Andegavorum comes…uxor mea Agnes" made a donation to the priory of Saint-Nicholas de Poitiers by undated charterwhich also names "eius [Agnetis] filii comites…Pictavenses". A charter dated to [1060/67] recites aprior donation to Saint-Aubin d'Angers by"Hildegardiscomitissa", who retained a life interest in the property which, afterthe death of the donor, was sold in turn to "Agneti comitissa"(recording her divorce from "comitum Gaufridum"), "comitemGaufridum…Gaufridi nepotem" and finally "fratre eius Fulconi"who restored it to the abbey[120]. After her separation from her second husband, in 1047 she founded the abbey ofNotre-Dame de Saintes, where she became a nun in 1068. "Agnes" founded the abbey of Saint-Nicolas at Poitouwith the consent of "ambobus filiis Guillelmi et Gauffrido" bycharter dated [1050][122]. "Aquitanorum…dux Gaufridus" confirms in his charter dated[1058/68] that "mea mater Agnes…frater meus Guillelmus" wereboth buried in the priory of Saint-Nicolas de Poitiers. The necrology of Vendôme La Trinité records the death "IVId Nov" of "Agnes comitissa". m firstly (1019) as histhird wife,GUILLAUMEIII"le Grand"Comte dePoitou, GUILLAUME V Duke of Aquitaine, son of GUILLAUME IV"Fier-à-Bras" Duke of Aquitaine [GUILLAUME II Comte de Poitou] &his wife Emma de Blois ([969]-Abbaye de Maillezais 31 Jan 1030). m secondly (1 Jan 1032, divorced [1049/52]) ashis first wife,GEOFFROY d'Anjou,son of FOULQUES III "Nerra" Comte d'Anjou & his second wifeHildegarde [de Metz] (14 Oct [1006/07]-14 Nov 1060). He succeeded his fatherin 1040 asGEOFFROY II "Martel"Comte d'Anjou.
OTHON[II]de Mâcon, son of GUY[I] Comte [de Mâcon] & his wife [--- de Chalon] ([1000]-[1033/41]). The Chronicle of Saint-Bénigne, interpolatedinto the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines, names "Ottonem"as son of "Guido", when recording that Guido died before hisfather "Otto Guillelmus" and in a later passage records that"filius alterius filii eius Guidonis, alter comes Otto"succeeded his paternal grandfather in "terram ultra Sagonnam",dividing the territory with his paternal uncle "comes Rainaldus". He succeeded his father in [1004], and his grandfather in 1026,asComte de Mâcon. "Ottonis adolescens comes"subscribed a charter dated 1004 under which "Flotbertus et uxor meaRotrudis" donated property "in pago Matisconense" toSaint-Vincent-de-Mâcon[126],although "adolescens" appears to be an inappropriate word inlight of Othon's likely birth date. The Chronicle ofSt Bénigne de Dijon records a donation by "Higelbertus miles de villaMilleponto", who became a monk at St Bénigne before dying, signed by"Brunone episcopo, Willelmo Comite, Rainaldo Comite, ipsius filio,Ottone comite, filii eius Widonis filio" dated 1007. "Otto comes et uxor mea Adeleidiset filius meus Rainaldus atque Otto nepos meus" donated property to Clunyby charter dated to [1015][128]. He received the county of Scodingue under an agreement with his paternal uncleRenaud which provided for the division of the territories of his paternalgrandfather. “Otho comes Matiscensis” confirmed the donation of “villamAniscum...in vicinio Araris fluminis sitam”, which “ex hereditate SanctiVincentii ad ius comitatus nostri ab antiquis delegata obvenit : sicuti iamantè comes Leotaldus atavus meus, per testamentum, præcepto Ludovici regis”,to Cluny, for the souls of “meæ, et patris mei Guidonis, necnon avi meiOthonis cognomento Wilelmi, et uxoris meæ, et filii mei Gaufredi”, byundated charter, dated to [9 Jun 1017/28 Aug 1025] (issued “apudMatisconum...regnante Roberto Rege cum filio Hugone”). "Otto comes Matisconensis"donated property "in villa Cavaniaco Molendinumque super Graonnam"to Cluny by charter dated 1030, witnessed by "Gauzelini episcopi". "Oddo comes" confirmed a donation to Clunyby charter dated 11 Aug 1031 signed by "Gausfredi filius eius, Widonisfilii Gausfredi comitis". "Otto comes Matisconensis" donated property"in villa Cavaniaco" to Cluny by charter dated 1049, whichnames "Gaufredus filius meus", the date presumably being in error if the estimated death date ofCount Otto is correct as shown above. Comte Othon lost the use of his legs in laterlife[133].
m [firstly] (before 1016)ELISABETH deVergy, daughter of [HENRI de Vergy & hiswife ---] (-after 1023). Her origin is deduced from the charter dated to [15Feb 1023] under which "Humbertus archidiaconus…avunculus meus Beraldusarchidiaconus" donated property to Cluny to establish the church atVergy, signed by "Helisabeth soror eius comitissa…cum infantibus suisGozfredo scilicet atque Rotberto, Gibaldus nepos eius", on the basis that no other Ctss Elisabeth has been identified inBurgundy at this time and that the name of her son "Gozfredo"is confirmed in other documentation. "Otto comes Maticensis"donated property to Cluny for the souls of "patris meiGuidonis, necnon avi mei Ottonis cognomento Wilelmi et uxoris mee et filii meiGaufredi" by charter dated to [1017/25], subscribed by "Elisabeth uxoris eius"[135]. The editor of this compilation notes that Elisabeth was Othon's second wife,maybe because he distinguishes between his unnamed "uxoris mee"and the name of the subscriber or because his son is described as "filii mei" not "filii nostri". "Otto comes…et coniux mea Elisabeth" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by"Ugonis vicecomitis, Willemi fratris eius". "Wigo vicecomes et uxor mea Eufemia" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by"Elisabeth comitissa". "Otto comes apud Matisconem civitatem" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by"Helisabeth uxoris eius". "Otto…comes coniuxque mea Helisabeth" donatedproperty "in pago Linguonensi in comitatu Oscherensi in villa Fisciaco"to Cluny by charter dated 29 Jul [1030 or before], which refers to thedonations being confirmed "post uxoris mee iam dicte Helisabethdiscessum"[140],showing that Elisabeth predeceased her husband.
[m secondlyHELIE, daughter of ---. "Ottoniscomitis, Ilie uxoris eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [1017/49]under which "Wido" donated property to Cluny. It is not certain that this refers to a second wife of ComteOthon as "Ilie" could be a derivation of Elisabeth. It isalso not impossible that it is derived from "Adelais", the name ofthe second wife of Othon's grandfather, Othon-Guillaume Comte de Macon, who mayhave been the subscriber of this charter if it is dated to the earlier part ofthe suggested date range.]
Comte Otto &his [first] wife had two children:
1. GEOFFROY de Mâcon (-17 Dec before 1065). "Gausfredi filius eius" subscribed a charter of "Oddocomes" dated 11 Aug 1031. He and his brother witnessed the charter under which their motherand maternal uncle founded a church in the castle of Vergy in 1023. Hesucceeded in 1041 asComte de Mâcon. "Joffredus comes"donated serfs to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1033/65]. The necrology of Mâcon Cathedral records the death "XVIKal Jan" of "Gaufridus comes", although this entry could alternatively refer to Count Aubry I (see above). m as her firsthusband,BEATRIX, [sister of GUY Capels], daughter of --- (-[1072]). A Cluny charter dated [1080] records that"nobilis iuvenis…Wigo…cognomina Capels" returned from Romegravely ill but, before he died, donated property to Cluny which wassubsequently claimed by "comes…Matiscensis" who had marriedGuy's sister, and also states that "predicta comitissa, quam iam comesreliquerat ob certas causas" married secondly "miles…Witfredus". The charter is subscribed by "Umberto de Bellojoco…uxoris eius, domni Dalmatii fratris Huberti". Geoffroyappears to be the only Comte de Mâcon to whom this charter can refer. There isno reference to his father's wife having a brother named Guy, nor to her havingbeen left by her husband. Beatrix married secondlyWilfried,chevalier. Comte Geoffroy & his wife had one child:
a) GUY[II]de Mâcon ([1040]-1109). "Widonis filii Gausfredi comitis [filiiOddonis comitis]" subscribed a charter of "Oddo comes"dated 11 Aug 1031[146]. However, it is unlikely that Guy could have been born before [1040], given theestimated birth dates of his paternal grandfather and great-grandfather. Hesucceeded his father [before 1065] asComte de Mâcon. Heresigned in 1078 (after 19 Feb) to become a monk at the abbey of Cluny. The date is identified from two charters, the first dated 19 Feb 1078 subscribedby "Wuidonis comitis Matiscensis", the second dated 1078 underwhich "Wido aliquando comes Matisconensis…in monasterio Cluniaco"conferred property on Cluny, presumably on entering the abbey. He became the first prior of the Abbey of Souvigny, but requestedhis return to Cluny in [1095]. m(before 14 Nov 1066)MAIORIS, daughterof ---. "Guido comes" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [1067] subscribed by "Maitris comitisse". "Guido comes" also supported a donationto Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated [1077] subscribed by "Maioriscomitisse"[149]. Ctss Maioris became a nun at the convent of Marcigny when her husband retiredto the abbey of Cluny. [Note: According toEuropäische Stammtafeln[150],the wife of Guy [II] Comte de Mâcon wasMayor García de Navarra,daughter of García VI "él de Nájera" King of Navarre & his wife Etiennette de Foix. The source on which this is based is not known,although it is true that her name suggests a Spanish connection. However,"Raimundus frater meus, Armesilda et dompna Maior germanas regis…"subscribed a charter dated 25 Feb 1070 under which "Sancius rex…cumuxore mee Placentie regine" donated property to the monastery of SanMillán de la Cogolla[151],which appears to disprove the hypothesis as Comte Guy [II] and his wife weremarried before that date, as shown by the charter dated [1067] quoted above. Asimilar charter of King Sancho, dated 20 Nov 1071, is also confirmed by "Regimundusfrater meus, Eximina et Ermesilda et domna Maior germanas meas…". The close ties between Burgundy and Spain started during thereign of Fernando I King of Castile, who established an annual rent of 120ounces of gold in favour of the abbey of Cluny some time after 1055. It is therefore not impossible that the marriage of Comte Guy with a Spanish princess of a different origin was agreed in order toprovide an early symbol of this cooperation.] Comte Guy & his wife had[four or more] children:
i) GUYde Mâcon (-after 1078). Rameau cites, but does not quote or give theprecise citation reference for, the epitaph of Comte Guy which records that"ses deux fils Gui et Ponce" entered Cluny at the same time astheir father[154].
ii) PONSde Mâcon (-after 1078). Rameau cites, but does not quote or give the precise citation reference for,the epitaph of Comte Guy which records that "ses deux fils Gui et Ponce" entered Cluny at the same time as their father.
iii) daughters (-after 1078). Rameau states that"la comtesse Maitris et ses filles" entered the monastery ofMarcigny when Comte Guy retired to Cluny but does not cite the primary sourcereference[156].
2. ROBERT de Mâcon . "Humbertus archidiaconus…avunculus meus Beraldusarchidiaconus" donated property to Cluny by charter dated to [15 Feb1023] which established the church of Vergy, signed by "Helisabethsoror eius comitissa…cum infantibus suis Gozfredo scilicet atque Rotberto, Gibaldus nepos eius"[157].
The first few generations of this familyare shown here in outline form only, for convenience: full details are shown inthe document BURGUNDY KINGDOM NOBILITY.
RENAUD de Mâcon,son of OTHON GUILLAUME Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his first wife Ermentrude de Roucy ([990]-3/4 Sep 1057, bur Besançon). Rodulfus Glaber names "Rainaldus"as one of the sons of "Willemus, Henrici ducis priuignus, Adalberti Longobardorum ducis filius" & his wife. He succeeded his father in 1026 asRENAUD I Comte de Bourgogne, although at thattime the "county of Burgundy" did not yet exist as such, the titlebeing purely descriptive of the area in which Renaud exercised his power.
- other children:COMTES de BOURGOGNE.
1. GUILLAUMEde Bourgogne (-12 Nov 1087, bur Besançon). Guillaume of Jumièges names “Adeliz” asthe first daughter of “dux Richardus” and his wife “GoiffredumBritannorum comitem...sororem...Iudith”, adding that she married “RainaldoBurgundionum comiti” by whom she had “Willelmum et Widonem”. He succeeded his father in 1057 asGUILLAUME I"le Grand"ComtePalatin de Bourgogne. He succeeded in 1078 asComte de Mâcon, when his cousin Guy [II] Comte de Mâcon entered holy orders.
a) RENAUD (-Palestine 1097 or Summer 1101). "Rainaldus comes Matisconensis" made a donation to Cluny dated [1086] subscribed by "Willelmi patris mei". His father installed him in [1078] asComte de Mâcon. He succeeded his father in 1087 asRENAUD II Comte Palatinde Bourgogne.
i) GUILLAUME ([1085]-murdered after 3 Jan 1125). His parentage is confirmed by his charterdated 12 Sep 1095 under which "Guillelmus comes filio Rainaldi"confirmed a donation by "mater mea Cuniza Cononis filia" tothe abbey of Marcigny-sur-Loire. He succeeded his father in 1097 asGUILLAUME II"l'Allemand"ComtePalatin de Bourgogne,Comte de Mâcon.
(a) GUILLAUME ([1110]-murdered Payerne, Switzerland 1 Mar 1127). A charter ofSaint-Vincent-de-Mâcon dated to [1126/43] refers to "post mortemcomitis Willelmi et Alemani patris alterius Willelmi". TheGesta Friderici of Otto of Freising names "Gwillehelmus…puer…exparte patris consanguineus, Conradi vero ducis sororis filius". He succeeded his father in 1125 asGUILLAUME III"l'Enfant"ComtePalatin de Bourgogne,Comte de Mâcon.
b) ETIENNE [I] "Tête-Hardie" (-murdered Ascalon 27 May 1102). He and his brothers Raimond and Hugues calledthemselves sons of the "most noble count William" in alate-11th century document[165]. He succeeded in [1087] asComte de Mâcon, Seigneur de Varasque.
i) RENAUD de Mâcon (-22 Jan 1148 or 20 Jan 1149). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontainesnames "Elizabeth sororem comitis Raynaldi de Burgundia"as wife of "Hugo comes Campanie", but the primary source which confirms their parentage has not beenidentified. He succeeded his father in 1102 asComte de Mâcon,under the guardianship of his uncle Guy, who was then Archbishop of Vienne. He succeeded his second cousin in 1127 asRENAUDIII Comte Palatin de Bourgogne.
- COMTESde BOURGOGNE.
ii) GUILLAUME de Mâcon (-27 Sep 1155). TheChronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Renaldus [de Burgundia] fratrem comitem Guilelmum" when recording his marriage. He succeeded in 1120 asComte de Mâcon.
- see below.
GUILLAUME[III]de Mâcon, sonof ETIENNE [I] "Tête-Hardie" Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] &his wife Beatrix of Lotharingia (before 1102-27 Sep 1155). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comes Renaldus [de Burgundia] fratrem comitemGuilelmum" when recording his marriage. He succeeded in 1120 asComte de Mâcon. Comte d'Auxonne 1127. He joined the Second Crusade 1147-1149. Guillaume enjoyed someinfluence in Vienne as shown by the following document: Konrad III King ofGermany confirmed the rights of the archbishop and chapter over Vienne,specifying that he removed (“alienamus”) “Willelmum Matisconensemcomitem” [Guillaume [III] Comte de Mâcon] from “predicta urbe”, bycharter dated 6 Jan 1146[170]. “Raynaldus Burgundiæ comes” donated property to Besançon cathedral, withthe consent of “fratris nostri Guillermi comitis et...collateralis nostræAgathæ Lotharingiæ ducis filiæ”, by charter dated 1148. Regent of Bourgogne-Comté for his niece Beatrix, whom heattempted to deprive of her inheritance: one of Sigebert’s continuatorsrecords, when recording Beatrix’s marriage, that “filiam comitisBurgundionum Reinaldi” had been imprisoned by “patruus suus comesWilhelmus” after her father died. “Comes Stephanus...et fratrem meum comitem Gerardum”settled disputes with Charlieu abbey, with the consent of “matrisnostræ...comitis Willelmi patris nostri et avi nostri domini Theobaldi de Treva”,by charter dated 28 Oct 1157[173].
mPONCEde Traves Dame de Traves,daughter of THIBAUT Seigneur de Traves & his wife Alix --- (-15 Apr after1157). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Aleydecomitissa qui fuit unica heres de Treva, relicta Theobaldi de Rogemont"as wife of "comitem Guilelmum". Bouchard points out that Thibaut [I] Seigneur de Rougemont wasstill alive when Comte Guillaume is alleged to have married Ponce de Traves andsuggests that the chronicle confused her with her mother. It is more likely that Alberic confused Ponce with her sisterAlix, who is reported to have married Thibaut [II] Seigneur de Rougemont. "Willelmus Masticonensis comes et Burgundie"donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun1147, confirmed by "Poncia comitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephanoet Gerardo"[176]. The necrology of La Charité records the death “XVII Kal Mai” of “Ponciacomitissa Burgundiæ”[177].
Mistress (1): ---. The name of Comte Guillaume's mistress is not known. Thename of her son suggests that she was Italian.
Comte Guillaume [III] & his wife had two children:
1. ETIENNE[II]d'Auxonne (-[21 Jul/early Sep] 1173). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comites Stephanum de Ultrasagonam et Gerardum Viennensem" as sons of "comes Renaldus [de Burgundia] fratremcomitem Guilelmum" & his wife. "Willelmus Masticonensis comes et Burgundie"donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun1147, confirmed by "Poncia comitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephanoet Gerardo"[179]. He succeeded his father in 1155 as Comte d'Auxonne, Seigneur de Traves. “ComesStephanus...et fratrem meum comitem Gerardum” settled disputes withCharlieu abbey, with the consent of “matris nostræ...comitis Willelmi patrisnostri et avi nostri domini Theobaldi de Treva”, by charter dated 28 Oct1157[180]. “Stephanus comes Burgundie et dominus de Treve” donated land “apudLedonium”to Tart abbey, with the consent of “Judithcomitissa uxore mea”, by charter dated 1173. He died before mid-Sep 1173, the date ofa charter under which "Girardus in Burgundia comes Matisconensis"donated property to Cîteaux in memory of "Stephanus comes frater meus". m (1170 or before)JUDITH de Lorraine, daughterof MATHIEU I Duke of Lorraine & his wife Bertha [Judith] von Staufen (-19Mar after 1173). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in 1193 names"Aaliz mater ducis Burgundie Odonis uxor…Hugonis et Iutta mater comitisStephani avia…Iohannis Cabilonensis" as sisters of "dux Symonet Fredericus de Bites et comes Matheus Tullensis et Theodericus". "Stephanus comes Burgundie", on leaving for Jerusalem, donated property to Cîteaux with the consent of "frater meus comesGerardus et comitissa Joeta uxor mea" by charter dated 1170. “Stephanus comes Burgundie et dominus de Treve” donatedlandto Tart abbey, with the consent of “Judithcomitissa uxore mea”, by charter dated 1173. The necrology of La Charité records thedeath “XIV Kal Apr” of “Iootha comitissa mater comitis Stephani”. Comte Etienne II & his wife had one child:
a) ETIENNE[III]d'Auxonne (before Oct 1172-Marnay 16 Mar 1241). "Stephanus comes Burgundie"donated property to Cîteaux with the consent of "uxoris mee Joete etfilii mei Stephani" by charter dated 3 Oct 1172. He succeeded his father in 1173 as Comte d'Auxonne, Comtede Traves, Seigneur de Scey-sur-Saône, de Frotey et d'Oiselay.
- see below.
2. GERARD d'Auxonne (-15 Sep1184). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comites Stephanum de Ultrasagonam et Gerardum Viennensem" as sons of "comes Renaldus [de Burgundia] fratremcomitem Guilelmum" & his wife. "Willelmus Masticonensis comes et Burgundie"donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun1147, confirmed by "Poncia comitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephanoet Gerardo"[189]. He succeeded in 1147 asComte de Mâcon.
- see below, Part D, COMTES deMÂCON et de VIENNE.
Comte Guillaume [III] had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):
3. MALASPINA (-[1170] or after). "Willelmus Matisconensis comes et Burgundie" donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun 1147, confirmed by "Ponciacomitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephano et Gerardo", witnessed by"…Malaspina filius comitis…". "W[illelmus] comes Burgundie"addressed a letter to many nobles including "Malespine filio meo"relating to the donation of the abbey of Balma to Cluny, dated 1147 after 23Aug[191]. "Girardus comes Vienne et Matisconi"donated property "in pago Bisumtinensi in burgo Ledonis" to Cluny "pro salute anime…genitoris mei Guilelmi comitis et matrie mee" bycharter dated [1170] subscribed by "…Mala Spina frater meus…". His absence from the list of "filiis meis" in the first of these charters suggests that Malaspina was anillegitimate son of Comte Guillaume, although this is not explicitly stated inthe sources identified.
ETIENNE[III]d'Auxonne, son of ETIENNE[II] Comte d'Auxonne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wife Judith de Lorraine(before Oct 1172-Marnay 16 Mar 1241). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "alter Stephanus"as son of "[comes] Stephanum de Ultrasagonam". "Stephanus comes Burgundie" donated property toCîteaux with the consent of "uxoris mee Joete et filii meiStephani" by charter dated 3 Oct 1172. He succeeded his father in 1173 asComte d'Auxonne, Comtede Traves, Seigneur de Scey-sur-Saône, de Frotey et d'Oiselay. “Stephanuscomes filius comitis Stephani Burgund.” confirmed the donation of “unaMontea apud Ledonium” madeto Tart abbey by “patermeus” by undated charter[195]. He continued the struggle against Othon [II] ComtePalatin de Bourgogne, but was defeated in battle several times. A charterdated 1197 records the agreement between “Stephanus comes Auxone…assensuBeatricis uxoris mee et Stephani filii mei" and "Odo duxBurgundie" concerning "Auxonam villam". "Stephanus comes Burgondie et dominus Treve"made donations to the church of St Marcel, Chalon by charter dated 1201 whichnames "comes Stephanus pater meus…et…Stephani filii mei". “Stephanus comes Burgundie” donated property to Charlieuabbey, with the approval of “Johanne filio meo”, by charter dated 1209. “Etienne de Chalon Comte de Bourgogne” received “sesdroits sur Montbarrey et Montigny-lez-Vesoul” from Othon II Comte Palatinde Bourgogne in exchange for “ceux...à Choie” by charter dated 1213. “Ioannes comes Burgundiæ et Cabilonensis” exchangedproperty with “domino et consanguineo meo Hugone Duci Burgundiæ”, withthe consent of “Mathildis uxor dicti comitis et comes Stephanus pater dicticomitis Cabilonens. et Agnes uxor eiusdem comitis Stephani et Hugo filiuspredicti comitis Cabilon.”, by charter dated 1237. The necrology of the abbey of La Charité records the death “XVIIKal Apr” 1260 of “comes Stephanus pater comitis Iohannis”.
m firstly ([1186], divorced [1197/1199]) as her first husband,BEATRIX de Chalon,daughter and heiress of GUILLAUME [II] [de Thiern] Comte de Chalon-sur-Saône& his wife --- (-Tournus 7 Apr 1227, bur Abbaye de la Ferté-sur-Grosne). The necrology of Saint-Vincent confirms that Guillaume's successor was hisdaughter when it records the death "III Non Jan" of "W Cabilonensis comes", adding "et pro filia sua comitissa". Her first marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 1227 underwhich "Simon de Joinville, comme mari de Béatrix, filled'Etienne comte d'Auxonne et de Béatrix comtesse de Chalon" sworehomage to the duke of Burgundy for the château de Marnay. A charter dated 1197 records the agreement between “Stephanuscomes Auxone…assensu Beatricis uxoris mee et Stephani filii mei" and"Odo dux Burgundie" concerning "Auxonam villam". She married secondly (before 1200) as his first wife,Guillaume[III]des Barres Seigneur d'Oissery. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not been identified. She succeeded her father in 1203 as Ctss de Chalon. “Beatrix cometissaCabilonensis” made an agreement with the abbey of Autun Saint-Martinrelating to “mansis in territorio de Chenovis” by charter dated Aug 1226. The necrology of Saint-Vincent records the death "VII IdApr" of "Beatrix nobilis comitissa Cabilonensis". The necrology of Maizières records the death "VII Id Apr"of "Beatricis comitisse Cabilonensis".
[m secondly](bigamously [1196/98])BLANDINE de Cicon,daughter of --- de Cicon & his wife --- (-after Nov 1208). Courcellesstates that Etienne married “Blandine de Cicon”, having learned of hisconsanguinity with his first wife Beatrix de Chalon, before that first marriagewas annulled, the nullity of both marriages being declared subsequently. He does not cite the source on which this information is based. “Stephanus comes Burgundiæ” granted property “apud Sistum et FresneSancti Mammeris et Torreres et Novamvillam” to “Stephano filio meo deBlandina de Cicons” and “Blandina mater eiusdem Stephani...quamdiu vivet”,provided that she would retain only half “si...capere maritum voluerit”,with the consent of “Iohannes filius meus”, by charter dated Nov 1208.
m thirdly (before 1212)AGNES de Dreux, daughter of ROBERT [II] Comte de Dreux & his wife Yolande de Coucy ([1195]-19 Sep 1258). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontainesnames one of the seven daughters (mentioned fourth in the list) of "comitide Brana Roberto" & his wife Yolande as "Agnes" specifying that she married "in Burgundia…comiti Stephano patri Iohannis Cabilonensis"[210]. “Estiennes cons de Bourgoigne et…Jehans cons de Chalon et…Agnes famme leconte Esteveon” granted rights to the inhabitants of Auxonne by charterdated 1229[211]. “Ioannes comes Burgundiæ et Cabilonensis” exchanged property with “dominoet consanguineo meo Hugone Duci Burgundiæ”, with the consent of “Mathildisuxor dicti comitis et comes Stephanus pater dicti comitis Cabilonens. et Agnesuxor eiusdem comitis Stephani et Hugo filius predicti comitis Cabilon.”, bycharter dated 1237[212]. The necrology of the abbey of La Charité records the death “XIV Kal Oct”of “Agnes comitissa de Axona”.
[m fourthly([bigamously?] before 1218)MARGUERITEDame d'Oiselles, sister of ISABELLE Dame d'Amboise, daughter of ---. Themarriage is referred to by Bouchard based on a manuscript in theBibliothèqueNationale[214]. If it is correct, Comte Etienne must have been separated from his third wifesoon after their marriage (unless this fourth marriage was bigamous, likeEtienne’s second marriage), but no record of this has been found. In any case,the charter dated 1229 which names Etienne’s living third wife with her husbandappears to confirm that his third marriage was not dissolved and that such afourth marriage would have been invalid. The only possible "Isabelle Dame d'Amboise" during this period was Isabelle de Blois Ctss deChartres, daughter of Thibaut V Comte de Blois et de Chartres, who marriedSulpice [III] Seigneur d'Amboise before 1196. Her sister Marguerite succeeded their father as Ctss de Blois in1218. No record has been found that she was also "Dame d'Oiselles". In any case, she was married to her third husband Gauthier [II] Seigneurd'Avesnes from some time after 1200 until she died in 1230. There is thereforeno clear explanation for the reference in the document discovered byBouchard.]
Etienne III & his first wife had fivechildren:
1. ETIENNE d'Auxonne (-shortlyafter 1204). A charter dated 1197 records the agreement between “Stephanuscomes Auxone…assensu Beatricis uxoris mee et Stephani filii mei" and"Odo dux Burgundie" concerning "Auxonam villam". "Stephanus comes Burgondie et dominus Treve"made donations to the church of St Marcel, Chalon by charter dated 1201 whichnames "comes Stephanus pater meus…et…Stephani filii mei".
2. AGNES d'Auxonne(-[1218/23]). Her parentage is indicated by thecharter dated Jan 1261 under which “Jehans cuens de Borgoigne et sire deSalins” confirmed homage by “Ameys de Monbeliard sires de Monfacon,nostre nies” to “la contesse Lore, nostre fome”. It is also indicated by the charter dated Jul 1237 under which[her brother] “Joannes comes Burgundiæ et dominus Salinensis” grantedproperty “in Puteo meo de Salino” to “Amedeo domino Montisfalconisnepoti meo”[219]. "Ricardus comes Montisbiligardis"confirmed a donation to Bellevaux abbey, made by "RichardMontisfalconis et Amedei patris mei", with the consent of "uxoremea Agnete et filiis meis Theoderico, Amedeo et Stephano", by charterdated 1218[220]. Her absence from her husband’s charter dated 1223 suggests that she had diedbefore that date. m ([1200/05])RICHARD[III]Comte de Montbéliard,son of AMEDEE de Montfaucon Comte de Montbéliard & his first wife Beatrix--- (-17 Jun 1227).
3. CLEMENCE d'Auxonne(-after 1235). Theprimary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not beenidentified. Abbess of Baume, resigned. m(1212)BERTHOLDV Herzog von Zähringen, son of BERTHOLD IV Herzog von Zähringen & his first wifeHeilwig [von Froburg]([1160]-18 Feb 1218, burFreiburg Münster).
4. JEAN"l'Antique/leSage"d'Auxonne (1190-30 Aug 1267,bur Abbaye de Bourguignon-lès-la Charité, Haunte-Saône). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "alter Stephanus" as son of "[comes] Stephanum de Ultrasagonam" and father of "IohannisCabilonensis"[221]. “Stephanus comes Burgundie” donated property to Charlieu abbey, with theapproval of “Johanne filio meo”, by charter dated 1209. He was recorded in 1214 as "son of countess Beatrix ofChalon"[223]. He succeeded his mother in 1227 asComte de Chalon. After exchanging Chalon for Salinswith Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, he becameSeigneurde Salins in 1237.
- COMTES de CHALON.
5. BEATRIX d'Auxonne (-20 Mar1261, bur La Charité). Herfirst and second marriages are indicated by the testament of her daughter"Agnetis dominæ Fuciniaci", dated 9 Aug 1268, which madebequests to "dominæ Beatrici dominæ de Thoria et Villario sorori suæ etfiliis suis…Simoni de Joinville dom. de Jaiz fratri suo". Her parentage is indicated by the charterdated Jul 1225 under which "Simon seigneur de Joinville,sénéchal de Champagne" reached an agreement with "Jean de Chalon son beau-frère". It is confirmed by the charter dated 1227 under which "Simon de Joinville, comme mari de Béatrix, fille d'Etienne comte d'Auxonne etde Béatrix comtesse de Chalon" swore homage to the duke of Burgundy for the château de Marnay[226]. Dame de Marnay. "Simon seigneur de Joinville, sénéchal de Champagne" donated property to Molesme, with the consent of "sa femmeBéatrix", by charter dated 1224. "Beatrix dame de Joinville executricetestamentaire de Simon sire de Joinville son mari mort l'année précédente"donated property to the abbey of Boulancourt by charter dated Feb 1235. “Jehans cuens de Bourgoingne et sires de Salins” confirmedthe donation to the abbey of la Charité made by “Beatris ma suer dame deMarnay” and by “Simon son fil seignour de Jays” by charter dated Dec1255[229]. The necrology of the abbey of La Charité records the death “XIII Kal Apr”1260 of “Beatricis filiæ comitis Stephani in conventu dominæ de Mernay”. m firstly (1210,separated) as his first wife,AIMON[II]Seigneur de Faucigny, son of HENRISeigneur de Faucigny & his wife Comtesson de Genève (-[Apr/Oct] 1253). m secondly (before 1224) as his second wife,SIMON Seigneurde Joinville, son of GEOFFROI [IV] Seigneur de Joinville &his wife Helvide de Dampierre (-May 1233). Sénéchal de Champagne 1224.
Etienne III & his second [wife] had one[illegitimate] child:
6. ETIENNE d'Oiselay([1196/99]-after May 1269, bur Abbaye de La Charité). “Stephanus comes Burgundiæ”granted property “apud Sistum et Fresne Sancti Mammeris et Torreres etNovamvillam” to “Stephano filio meo de Blandina de Cicons” and “Blandinamater eiusdem Stephani...quamdiu vivet”, provided that she would retainonly half “si...capere maritum voluerit”, with the consent of “Iohannesfilius meus”, by charter dated Nov 1208. Seigneur d’Oiselay.
- SEIGNEURSd'OISELAY.
Etienne III & his fourth [wife]possibly had [one [illegitimate] child]:
7. [SIMON . According to Bouchard, he and his brother Etienne were sons of their father'sthird or fourth marriages[232]. Clearly that was not the case with Etienne (see above). In the case of Simon,Bouchard cites sources which she says indicate that he was Seigneurd'Oyselles. “Oyselles” would indicate a connection with his supposed father’sfourth wife, but the sources cited by Bouchard do not appear relevant: in oneof them Simon Seigneur de Joinville (second husband of Beatrix d’Auxonne) names“fratrem meum Iohannem comitem Cabilonensem”, while the others make noreference either to Simon or to Oyselles. Unless further information comes to light, it is suggested thatthis Simon never existed.]
GERARD[I]de Bourgogne, son of GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Mâcon [Bourgogne-Comté] & hiswife Ponce dame de Traves (-15 Sep 1184). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comites Stephanum de Ultrasagonam et Gerardum Viennensem" as sons of "comesRenaldus [de Burgundia] fratrem comitem Guilelmum" & his wife. "Willelmus Masticonensis comes et Burgundie"donated "abbatiam de Balma" to Cluny by charter dated 14 Jun1147, confirmed by "Poncia comitissa uxore mea et filiis meis Stephanoet Gerardo"[235]. He succeeded in 1147 asComte de Mâcon. He is also recorded asComte de Vienne,although as noted in the document BURGUNDY KINGDOM NOBILITY his influence (andthat of his descendants) in Vienne may have been no more than symbolic. “ComesStephanus...et fratrem meum comitem Gerardum” settled disputes withCharlieu abbey, with the consent of “matris nostræ...comitis Willelmi patrisnostri et avi nostri domini Theobaldi de Treva”, by charter dated 28 Oct1157[236]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” granted “casamentum donni Pontii deCuisello” to “comiti Girardo et filiæ meæ uxori eius”, by undatedcharter witnessed by “Hugo de Tramelay conestabulus...” which alsorefers to a dispute between “Simon de Commarcey” and “comitemGirardum”[237]. Louis VII King of France issued judgment against “comitem GerardumViennensem” in a dispute with the church of Mâcon by charter dated 1166. "Stephanus comes Burgundie", on leaving for Jerusalem, donated property to Cîteaux with the consent of "frater meus comesGerardus et comitissa Joeta uxor mea" by charter dated 1170. Philippe II King of France issued judgment against “Girardumcomitem Viennensem” in a dispute relating to Pierre-Pertuis near Vezelay bycharter dated 1180[240]. The necrology of Besançon Saint-Etienne records the death “XVI Kal Oct”of “Gerardus Viennensis comes” and the donations made for him by “Willermuseius filius...Gualcherius dominus Salinensis eiusdem comitis filius”.
mMAURETTEde Salins, daughterof GAUCHER [IV] Seigneur de Salins & his wife --- (-after 1218). TheChronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" as "filiam Galteri de Salins". “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” granted “casamentumdonni Pontii de Cuisello” to “comiti Girardo et filiæ meæ uxori eius”,by undated charter witnessed by “Hugo de Tramelay conestabulus...” whichalso refers to a dispute between “Simon de Commarcey” and “comitemGirardum”[243]. “Gualcherius Salinensis dominus” donated property “in villa de Sup”to Besançon Saint-Etienne, and to “Guido nepos meus Salinensisarchidiaconus...in vita sua”, confirmed by “comes Girardus et Mauracomitissa et domina de Salinis” by charter dated 1175 witnessed by “...Hugode Tremelay, Guido frater eius...Wuillelmus de Cicum, Odilo de Cicum”. Heiress of Salins. “Girardus comes Viennæ et Matisconensis etMaura comitissa et domina Salinensis” donated property to SalinsSaint-Anatoile, for the soul of “domini Gualcherii Salinensis”, bycharter dated 1175 witnessed by “...Hugo de Tremelay, Guido frater eius”. “M...Matisconis et Vihennæ comitissa” confirmed anagreement between “Morestinus miles de Tolosa” and Rosières abbey bycharter dated 1192, witnessed by “Guillermus senex de Salinis...”. “Moreta Viennensis comitissa et filii mei comes VuillelmusGaucherus et Girardus” donated property “territorium in quo modo grangiade Illes sita est” to Rosières abbey by charter dated 1200. "Galcherus Salinensis dominus"founded the abbey of Golliane, with the consent of "Mora matre meacomitissa", by charter dated 1218.
Comte Géraud [I] & his wife had eight children:
1. GUILLAUME[IV]de Vienne (-1224). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensemet Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum"as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife. A charter dated [1180/81] records a settlement of a disputeconcerning churches at Macon between "comitem Gerardum Matisconensem"and the monks of Cluny and names "comes Willelmus pater comitisGerardi…[et] Willelmus et Gaucherius filii sui". He succeeded his father asComte de Mâcon,[titular] Comte de Vienne.
- see below.
2. GAUCHER de Vienne (-10 Aug 1219, bur Gouaille abbey). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensemet Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum"as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife. A charter dated [1180/81] records a settlement of a disputeconcerning churches at Macon between "comitem Gerardum Matisconensem"and the monks of Cluny and names "comes Willelmus pater comitisGerardi…[et] Willelmus et Gaucherius filii sui". He succeeded as Seigneur de Salins.
- SEIGNEURS de SALINS.
3. GERAUD de Vienne(-after 1200). TheChronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensem et Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum" as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife. “...Girardus filius comitis Girardi...” witnessed thecharter dated 6 Dec 1189 under which “Rogerius dominus de Munneth”donated property to Rosières abbey. “Moreta Viennensis comitissa et filii mei comes VuillelmusGaucherus et Girardus” donated property “territorium in quo modo grangiade Illes sita est” to Rosières abbey by charter dated 1200. Seigneur de Vadans: “Willelmus comes Viennensis etMatisconensis et Gaucherus dominus de Salins et Girardus dominus de Wadens”donated property to Rosières abbey by charter dated 1200.
4. ETIENNE de Vienne (-1195). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensemet Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum"as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife. He was electedArchbishop of Besançonbut died before he could take office. The Chronicle ofAlberic de Trois-Fontaines records in 1195 that, after the death of "inBurgundia...Bisuntinensi electo Stephano" who had succeeded “archiepiscopoTheoderico”, “Amedeus” was elected as archbishop and held office for25 years[259].
5. RENAUD de Vienne (-after Jul 1228). “Reginaldus frater Guillelmi Viennensis etMatisconensis comitis” donated property “apud Montem Bertaudi” to “JohanniMatisconensi comiti et Alaydi nepti meæ uxori eiusdem Johannis comitis” bycharter dated Jul 1228[260].
6. BEATRIX de Vienne (-8 Apr1230). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines refers to one of the unnamed sisters of "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensem et Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum" as mother of "comes Thomas de Sabaudia"[261]. The primary source which confirms her name has not beenidentified. "Thomas…Mauriannensis comes et marchio Italiæ"confirmed the donations made by "pater meus…[et] domini comitisHumberti…abavi mei" to the canons of Saint-Jean de Maurienne, with theadvice of "B. matris mee et…tutore meo Bonifacio marchioneMontisferrati", by charter dated 12 Jun 1189. The necrology of Hautecombe records the death of"Beatrix comitissa" 8 Apr 1230. m ([1175]) as his fourth wife,HUMBERT III Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie,son ofAMEDEE III Comte de Maurienne et de Savoie &his wife Mathilde d'Albon [Viennois](Avigliana 4 Aug 1136-Chambéry 4 Mar 1189, bur Abbaye de Hautecombe).
7. ALEXANDRINE de Vienne (-after 1242). The primary sourcewhich confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m (1188) as his second wife,ULRIC[V]de Bâgé Seigneur de Bâgé et deBresse, son of RENAUD [III] Seigneur de Bâgé et de Bresse & his wife ---(-before 1220).
8. IDA de Vienne (-1224 or after, bur Abbaye de Gouailles,near Salins). “Simon...Lotharingorumdux et marchio” confirmed property of Saint-Dié, with the consent of “uxorisnostræ Idæ”, by undated charter. Her parentage and two marriages are indicated by the followingdocument: “Ida ducissa Lotharingiæ domina de Coloniaco, soror comitisWillelmi et Galcheri domini Salinensis” chose burial “in ecclesia deGoyle cum fratre fundatore” by charter dated 1219. “Ida ducissa et domina de Marbo” confirmed revenue “inputeo domini Salinensis” to Gouailles abbey by charter dated 1224. m firstly (1170)HUMBERT[II]Seigneur de Coligny,son of GUERRIC Seigneur de Coligny & his wife ---(-1190). m secondly(after 1190) as his second wife,SIMONII Duke of Lorraine, son of MATHIEU I Duke of Lorraine & his wifeBertha [Judith] von Staufen (before 1152-1 Apr 1206,bur Stürzelbronn).
GUILLAUME[IV]de Vienne, sonof GERAUD [I] Comte de Mâcon et de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] & his wifeMaurette de Salins (-1224, bur [church of Tournus, Galilee]). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names "comitem Guilelmum Matisconensem sive Viennensemet Galterum de Salins et quemdam Gerardum et Stephanum Bisuntinensem electum"as children of "[comes] Gerardum Viennensem" & his wife. He succeeded his father in 1184 asComte de Mâcon,[titular]Comte deVienne. "Dominum Gaucherium de Borbonio,dominamque Matildem uxorem meam" granted concessions to Clunyby charter dated 1189 which names "domino Guillelmo fratre meo". Guillaume [IV] de Vienne Comte de Mâcon donated property toMiroir abbey, in the presence of “Amé seigneur de Coligny et Humbert deColigny son frère”, by charter dated 1206. "Willermus, Wiennensis et Matisconensis comes"confirmed an agreement between "Girardum comitem Matisconensem…patrismei" and Cluny by charter dated Jan 1217. “W. comes Viennensis et Matisconensis” restored property “apudVillamnovam...Silviniacus” to Tournus by charter dated Apr 1222. The memorial of Abbé Bérard records the death in 1224 of “Guillelmuscomes Viennæ et Matisconis” and his burial “in Galilæâ ecclesiæTrenorchiensis”[272]. Assuming that this entry indicates Guillaume’s burial at Galilee in a churchaffiliated with Tournus, he presumably died while on pilgrimage.
m firstlyPONTIA de Beaujeu,daughter of HUMBERT [III] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Alix de Savoie. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage hasnot been identified.
m secondlySCHOLASTIQUEde Champagne, daughter of HENRI I "le Libéral" Comte de Champagne & his wife Marie de France (-1219). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines names the two daughters of "comitissa Maria Campaniensis" as "Colatiam uxorem comitis Guilelmi Matisconensis et Mariam uxorem comitis Balduini Flandrensis". “Scolastica Viennensis et Matisconensis” donated propertyto “abbatia Miratorii” where she chose to be buried, with the consent of“mariti mei Guillelmi et filiorum meorum Girardi et Henrici”, by charterdated 23 Dec 1208[274]. “G. W. comitis Viennæ et Matisconis primogenitus” settled a disputebetween his father and Tournus, referring to “mater mea et uxor mea”(both unnamed), by charter dated 1211.
Comte Guillaume [IV] & his second wife had four children:
1. GERAUD[II]de Vienne (-[1224/25]). “Scolastica Viennensis et Matisconensis”donated property to “abbatia Miratorii” where she chose to be buried,with the consent of “mariti mei Guillelmi et filiorum meorum Girardi etHenrici”, by charter dated 23 Dec 1208. “G. W. comitis Viennæ et Matisconis primogenitus” settleda dispute between his father and Tournus, referring to “mater mea et uxormea” (both unnamed), by charter dated 1211. "Geraldus filius comitis Guillelmi" confirmedthe agreement of "avi mei bone memorie comitis Gerardi" and “patrismei comitis Guillelmi” and Cluny by charter dated Jan 1217. Seigneur de Vienne, during his father’s lifetime: “Girardusprimogenitus comitis Matisconensis et dominus Viennæ” noted the settlementof a dispute between Tournus and Cluny by charter dated 1220. He succeeded his father in 1224 asComte de Mâcon,[[titular]Comte de Vienne]. It should be noted that he is called “dominus” not “comes” ofVienne in the following charter of his daughter and son-in-law: “Johannescomes Matisconensis et nobilis domina A. uxor mea filia bonæ memoriæ dominiGirardi de Viennæ” made donations to Tournus, including rights in the wood“Mortuum vocatur”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1233. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines points to his deathin [1224/25] when naming "Henrico Viennensi fraterGerardi iam defuncti" in 1225. m (before 1211)GUIGONEde Forez, daughter of GUY [III] Comte de Forez [Albon] & hissecond wife Adelasia --- (-after 1239). "Patrismei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratrismei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 underwhich "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated propertyto Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis"who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæliberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for hisbrother[282]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers tothe marriage of "Gerardus Viennensis comitis filius"and "sororis comitis Forensis Guigonis" but does not name her. The latest date of her marriage is indicated by the followingcharter: “G. W. comitis Viennæ et Matisconis primogenitus” settled adispute between his father and Tournus, referring to “mater mea et uxor mea”(both unnamed), by charter dated 1211. "Guigona relicta Gerardi quondam domini Vienne"relinquished her rights in the county of Forez to "G. comes Nivernensiset Forensis frater meus" by charter dated Nov 1230. Dame de Marclop en Forez. "G. domina de Marclopeio sorornobilis G. comitis Nivernensis et Forensis" donated property to thepriory of Saint-Rambers en Forez, by charter dated 30 Dec 1230. Comte Géraud [II] & his wife had one child:
a) ALIX de Vienne ([1205/15]-25 Jul or 23 Aug [1258/61]). The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines refers to, but does not name, the only daughter of "GerardusViennensis comitis filius" & his wife, and names her husband"unus fratrum Philippe comitisse Barrensis Iohannes",specifying that he thereby became "comes Masticonensis". Her birth date range shown above is speculative based on the daterange of her marriage. She succeeded her father in [1224] asCtss de Mâcon,[titular]Ctss deVienne. A seal confirms that she and her husband held both thecounties of Mâcon and Vienne, reading “Johannis de Brana cois Vienne et deMascon”[288]. The latest date of her marriage is established by a charter dated Aug 1226under which her husband donated property to Guy Chevrier. The following charter indicates that the county of Vienne wastransferred to Alix’s paternal uncle Henri before Sep 1227: “Henricus comesViennensis” noted the fief held by “domino Petro de Hormont” from “consanguineoet domino meo Theobaldo comite Campaniæ...apud Barrum super Albam” bycharter dated Sep 1227[290]. “Reginaldus frater Guillelmi Viennensis et Matisconensis comitis”donated property “apud Montem Bertaudi” to “Johanni Matisconensicomiti et Alaydi nepti meæ uxori eiusdem Johannis comitis” by charter datedJul 1228[291]. “Johannes comes Matisconensis et nobilis domina A. uxor mea filia bonæmemoriæ domini Girardi de Viennæ” made donations to Tournus, includingrights in the wood “Mortuum vocatur”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1233. A charter dated Jun 1235 records that “Johannes comesMatisconensis et Aalis comitissa Matisconensis” acquired “gardam deCheveriaco” from “fideli suo Stephano domino de Vilars”. “A. comitissa Matisconensis...et J. comes Matisconensisdominus et maritus noster” relinquished their rights to revenue fromChampagne in favour of “domino Hugone de Antigneio” who renounced rights“in parte uxoris suæ materteræ nostræ in comitatu Matisconensis” bycharter dated Oct 1235[294]. “Johannes comes Matisconensis et…Aales comitissa eius uxor” agreed thesale of “comitatum Matisconensem” to Louis IX King of Franceby charter dated Feb [1238/39], presumably to fund his crusading journey. The necrology ofMaubuisson records the death "VIII Kal Aug" of "Alaidisquondam comitisse Matisconensis". Gallia Christiana records that Alix became Abbess ofNotre-Dame du Lys, near Melun in 1246, and her death 23 Aug [1258/61] (noprimary source cited)[297]. m ([1218/Aug 1226])JEAN de Dreux, son ofROBERT [II]"le Jeune" Comte de Dreux & his second wife Yolande de Coucy(1198-Tripoli[Jan/Apr 1240], but Tripoli Hospitallers). Comte de Mâcon,[titular]Comte de Vienne, by right of his wife. As noted above, the county of Vienne wastransferred to his wife’s paternal uncle Henri soon afterwards. “Johannes comes Matisconensis et…Aales comitissa eius uxor”agreed the sale of “comitatum Matisconensem” to Louis IX King of Franceby charter dated Feb [1238/39], presumably to fund his crusading journey. William of Tyre (Continuator) names "Johan de Drues conte de Mascon" among those whotook part in the crusade from France which landed at Acre in 1239. In a later paragraph, William of Tyre (Continuator) records that"Johans li cuens de Mascon" died at Tripoli and was buried “oumostier del Ospital de Saint Johan”, in early 1240 from the context.
2. GUILLAUME de Vienne (-1255). Canon at Mâcon. Doyen of St Etienne deBesançon. [Titular]Comtede Vienne, in succession to his brother Henri. He was excommunicatedby Pope Gregory IX 22 Mar 1233 for his misdemeanours. "WilelmusViennensis quondam filius Wilelmi Matisconensis et Viennensis comitis"donated property to the church of Besançon Saint-Etienne, for the souls of"fratrum suorum Gerardi et Henrici piæ recordationis", bycharter dated 1235[301]. He left the church to marry. “W. cuens de Vienne” guaranteed payment by “monseigneurPerron de Bormont” to “monseigneur le Roy de Navarre”, just as “sesperes...estoit homme, mon frere Henri Comte de Vienne”, by charter datedMar 1247[303]. “W. cuens de Vienne” guaranteed payment by “monseigneur Perron deBormont” to “monseigneur le Roy de Navarre”, just as “sesperes...estoit homme, mon frere Henri Comte de Vienne”, by charter datedMar 1247[304]. The following charter indicates that Guillaume ceased to be Comte de Viennebefore 1250:"Hugo comes de Vienna dominusPagneii" donated property to the abbey of Mont-Sainte-Marie, for thesouls of "patris mei Wilelmi[error for Hugonis]comitisViennensis et matris meæ Beatricis", by charter dated 1250 which names"Wilelmum comitem Viennensem avunculum meum". The necrology of Mâcon records the deathof “Guillelmo comite Viennensi, tunc decano Bisuntinensi”. m firstly (1243)AGNES de Ferrette,daughter of ULRIC [II] Comte de Ferrette [Pfirt] & his first wife [--- de Belvoir] . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not beenidentified. m secondly(before 6 Jun 1249)as her first husband,ISABELLE de Lorraine, daughterof MATHIEU II Duke of Lorraine & his wife Catherine de Limbourg([1231/34]-May 1266). The primary source which confirms her parentage and twomarriages has not been identified. She married secondly(1257) as his first wife,Jean de Salins. “Jehans cuens de Borguogne et sires de Salins” donated “Rochefort...Chevignyet...Bielne” to “Jehanz notre fil” in view of his marriage to “Ysabelsrour Ferri duc de Lorrainne qui fut feme Guillaume cay en arriers conte deVianne”, by charter dated Jun 1256.
3. HENRI de Vienne (-killed Geneva19 May 1233). “ScolasticaViennensis et Matisconensis” donated property to “abbatia Miratorii”where she chose to be buried, with the consent of “mariti mei Guillelmi etfiliorum meorum Girardi et Henrici”, by charter dated 23 Dec 1208. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Henrico Viennensi frater Gerardi iam defuncti" when recording that he and"Iohanne Cabilonensi filio comitis Stephani"captured "comitis Barrensis" in 1225 "ante nataleDomini"[309]. Seigneur de Montmorot et de Vadans. [Titular]Comte de Vienne: “Henricuscomes Viennensis” noted the fief held by “domino Petro de Hormont”from “consanguineo et domino meo Theobaldo comite Campaniæ...apud Barrumsuper Albam” by charter dated Sep 1227. The memorial of Abbé Bérard records the death “apudGehenuam...XIV Kal Jun” 1233 of “Henricus comes Viennæ”. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Henricus de Vienna" was killed "in Burgundia" in 1233. Betrothed (1216) toMARGUERITE de Beaujeu,daughter of GUICHARD [IV] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Sibylle de Hainaut [Flanders] (-16 Nov ----). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his daughters "Agnetam primogenitamnostram…filiam autem nostram Margaritam…Philippam autem filiam nostram…minoremautem filiam nostram Sibillam", providing for the betrothal ofMarguerite to "Henrico filio comitis Willelmi Masconensis" inhis testament dated 18 Sep 1216. m as her first husband,ELISABETHde Salins, daughter of JEAN [I] "l'Antique/le Sage" Comte de Chalon & his first wife Mathilde de Bourgogne (-Château de Vadans 31Mar 1277). “Iohannes comes Burgundie et Cabilonis” confirmed a donationto la Charité made by “Elisabet filia mea uxor quondam Henrici comitisViennensis” by charter dated 1233. "Joannes comes Burgundie etCabilonis" confirmed a donation to the abbey of la Charité by "Elizabeth filia mea, uxor quondam Henrici comitis Viennensis" bycharter dated 1242[315]. The primary source which confirms her [second] andthird marriages has not been identified. She married [secondly (1233 or after,separated before 1248) as his first wife,Ulric[II]Comte de Ferrette,] and[thirdly] (before Apr 1241)Henri de Vergy Seigneur de Mirebeau.
4. BEATRIX de Vienne (-afterMar 1235). “A.comitissa Matisconensis...et J. comes Matisconensis dominus et maritus noster”relinquished their rights to revenue from Champagne in favour of “dominoHugone de Antigneio” who renounced rights “in parte uxoris suæ materterænostræ in comitatu Matisconensis” by charter dated Oct 1235. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated1250 under which [her son]"Hugo comes deVienna dominus Pagneii" donated property to the abbey ofMont-Sainte-Marie, for the souls of "patris mei Wilelmi comitisViennensis et matris meæ Beatricis", naming "Wilelmum comitemViennensem avunculum meum". Her son inherited the titular right to the county of Vienne. m (before Feb 1219)HUGUESSeigneur d'Antigny, son of --- (-after Mar 1235).
No proof has been found to confirm theparentage of the following person. Babey suggests that he was closely relatedto the Mâcon family, and may have been an illegitimate son of Guillaume [IV]Comte de Mâcon[318]. He bases his suggestion on onomastics, Hugues’s apparent succession toGuillaume de Vienne (son of Guillaume [IV]) as canon at Mâcon, his closeconnection with Cluny, and his having a personal seal which indicatesmembership of an influential family. Babey analyses possible families namedMirebel in Burgundy, without identifying references to this Hugues in any ofthem[319]. If Hugues was related to the Mâcon family, the chronology suggests that hecould have been the illegitimate son either of Guillaume [IV] or of one ofGuillaume [IV]’s sons.
1. HUGUES de Mirebel (-16 May 1255). Canon at Mâcon. He constructed the parish churchof Saint-Albain at Mâcon, as noted below. "Hugo de Mirebello precentorMatisconensis" promised Cluny the reversion of property which hereceived from Chartres ("nos prebendam, quam nobis in Carnotensiecclesia concesserunt") by charter dated Feb 1235, sealed by hispersonal seal[320]. "Hugo de Mirebello cantor" and others noted an exchange ofproperty between Cluny and Mâcon abbeys involving "nobilis vir J.dominus Branceduni" and others by charter dated 31 Jan 1240. The necrology of Mâcon records the death 16 May 1255 of “Hugode Miribello cantor huius ecclesiæ” and his donation, noting also that heconstructed “apud Sanctum Albanum...aulam lapideam et multa alia bastimenta”.
E. VICOMTES de MÂCON
1. RACULF (-after 893). A document of Lothar II Kingof Lotharingia dated 865 relating to the king's reacceptance of his wifeTheotberga names "de comitibus Milo, Ratherius, Erlandus, Theutmarus,Weremboldus, Rocolfus comes" as those swearing allegiance. Vicomte de Mâcon . Guillaume "le Pieux" Duke ofAquitaine appointed Raculf asVicomte de Mâcon. "Raculfivicecomitis" signed a charter dated [1/9] Nov 893 under which "Hava…Christifamula" gave "quondam villam meam…Cluniacum…in pagoMatisconense" to "Wilelmo fratri meo". m ---. The name ofRaculf's wife is not known. Raculf & his wife had one child:
a) TOLANA[Adela?]de Mâcon(-after [941], maybe after 28 Mar 943). The genealogy of the Comtes de Mâcon,included in the cartulary of Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, names "AlbericusNarbonensis" and his marriage to "filiam Raculfi vicecomitispost mortem domini Bernonis Matiscensis episcopi", after which he madehimself first Comte de Mâcon[325]. "Tolosane" is named as wife of Alberic in a charter of her sonLetaud dated [12 Apr] 935 and "Etolane" mother of Letaud inthe latter's charter dated 8 May [955]. "Letaudus comes et uxor mea Berta" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon for the souls of "patris meiAlberici…et matris mee Tolane…Irmengardis quondam uxoris sue" bycharter dated to [941] subscribed by "Alberici filii sui". A charter dated 28 Mar 943 records that “tu et uxor tua Adela”donated property “site...in Salinis...iuxta burgum...Arecii cum ecclesiasancti Melanni...et ecclesiam sancti Mauricii in Camblacio” toSaint-Maurice d’Agaune[328]. The editors of this edition suggest that the unnamed “tu” in thisdocument was Aubry Comte de Mâcon. mAUBRY[Alberic]de Narbonne Comte de Mâcon,son of MAYEUL Vicomte de Narbonne & his wife --- (-[10 Sep] 945, burBesançon Saint-Etienne).
2. ETIENNE (-after 923). Vicomte de Mâcon. Vicomte Etienne subscribeda charter dated to before 923 relating to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon.
MAYEUL [II], son of [MAYEUL [I] Vicomte de Narbonne & his wifeRaymonde ---] (-[Jun 949/20 Apr 950]). Vicomtede Mâcon. The parentage of Vicomte Mayeul is not known, but it lookslikely that he was an otherwise unknown younger brother of Aubry Comte deMâcon. His name, as well as the use of the names Gauthier, Raymonde and Aubryamong his descendants, indicates a close connection with the family of thevicomtes de Narbonne. From a chronological point of view, it is probable thathe was of the same generation as Aubry Comte de Mâcon. It would also makesense that Comte Aubry appointed his younger brother as his vicomte when hearrived in Mâcon. It does not appear likely that Mayeul [II] was the sameperson as shown in the document TOULOUSE NOBILITY as Mayeul [III], as a charternames the wife of Mayeul [II] as Landrada, whereas another charter names thetwo wives of Mayeul [III] as Esther and Ranilo. Vicomte Mayeul is named in anundated charter relating to the inheritance of Landry, in the cartulary ofSaint-Vincent de Mâcon[330]. Vicomte Mayeul subscribed a charter dated to 936 relating to Saint-Vincent deMâcon[331]. “Leotaldi comite, Maioli vicecomiti…” subscribed a charter dated Jun 949under which “Narduinus et uxor mea Aya” donated property to Cluny, although the charter dated 4 May 948 which names “Vualteriumvicecomitem” (see below)[333]suggests that Mayeul’s son had already succeeded his father as vicomte by thatdate, indicating presumably that one or other of these charters is misdated.
mLANDRADE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 20 Apr 950 under which “Vualterius”granted property “in pago Matisconense in agro Fusciacense in villaDavagiaco…Modoenus patri meo Magiolo et matri mee Landradane donavit” to “soromea Deo sacrata Raimodis”.
Mayeul & his wife had [three]children:
1. GAUTHIER (-after 16 Jun 961). His parentage is confirmed by the charterdated 20 Apr 950 under which “Vualterius” granted property “in pagoMatisconense in agro Fusciacense in villa Davagiaco…Modoenus patri meo Magioloet matri mee Landradane donavit” to “soro mea Deo sacrata Raimodis”,subscribed by “Teudoni qui consensit”. Vicomte de Mâcon. A charter dated 4 May 948 notedobligations to Cluny of “Vualterius” relating to property “in villaVerchesoni et in Galna seu in Petrolio”, in the presence of “Vualteriumvicecomitem…et monachi…Maiolus”. “Leotaldi comitis…Vualterii vicecomitis…” subscribed acharter dated 17 & 20 Apr 950 under which “duas feminassorores…Agi…Ettela” recognised obligations to Cluny relating to property “inpago Matisconense, in villa Davagiaco”. "Leutaldi imperatorii comitis" donated propertyto Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [937/62] subscribed by "…Walteriivicecomitis, Alberici vicecomitis". "Walterius vicecomes" donated property toSaint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [954/62]. "Letaudi comitis et fidelibus suis Walterium vicecomitemet Nardinum atque Raterium necnon et Rotbertum" donated property toSaint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [954/60]. A charter dated 16 Jan 961 noted obligations to Cluny of “Vulflays…etuxore sua Constantia” relating to property “in villa Vinzellas”, inthe presence of “Leotaldi comitis, cum filio suo Alberico, Vualteriusvicecomes…”[341]. m ---. The name of Gauthier’s wife isnot known. Gauthier & his wife had [one possible child]:
a) [AUBRY[Alberic] (-after [937/62]). Vicomte de Mâcon. "Leutaldiimperatorii comitis" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon bycharter dated to [937/62] subscribed by "…Walterii vicecomitis,Alberici vicecomitis". The presence of two vicomtes in this charter suggests that thesecond may have been appointed as associate by the first, in which case it islikely that they were father and son.]
2. RAYMONDE (-after 20 Apr 950). “Vualterius” granted property “inpago Matisconense in agro Fusciacense in villa Davagiaco…Modoenus patri meoMagiolo et matri mee Landradane donavit” to “soro mea Deo sacrataRaimodis” by charter dated 20 Apr 950.
3. [TEUDOIN(-after 20 Apr 950). “Vualterius” granted property to “soro mea Deosacrata Raimodis” by charter dated 20 Apr 950, subscribed by “Teudoniqui consensit”[344]. The fact that Teudoin was the only person noted as consenting to thetransaction suggests that he had a personal interest in the property inquestion, presumably as co-heir which could mean that he was Gauthier’s youngerbrother, although no proof has been to corroborate this hypothesis.]
Two possible brothers [the name “Narduin”suggests a family connection with Narduin Vicomte de Nevers,although the chronology (particularly the marriage date of Euphemiashown below) appears to suggest that they were not the same person]:
1. NARDUIN (-after 16 Oct 982). Vicomte deMâcon. A charter dated 1 Jun 964 relates to a property dispute between “Girolduset uxor sua Gotdoltrudis” and “Aremberto et uxore sua Adalgardis”,in the presence of “Alberici comitis et Nardoini vicecomitis…”. “Albericus…comes” donated a servant to Cluny by charterdated Mar 966, subscribed by “…Norduini vicecomiti…”. "Narduinus" donatedproperty to Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire bycharter dated 16Oct 982, subscribed by "Wigonis vicecomitis et uxore sua Eufemia". m [AYA, daughter of ---. Itis possible that Narduin was the same person as “Narduinus et uxor mea Aya”who donated property to Cluny by charter dated Jun 949. If this is correct, the death date of their daughter (see below)suggests that the couple must have been recently married at the date of thatdocument.] [mJUDITH, daughter of ---. It is also possiblethat Narduin Vicomte de Mâcon was the same person as"Narduinus et uxor eius Iudit" who donated property toTournus, for the souls of "…fratris sui Suggerii", to theabbey of Tournus by charter dated 978 or 981.] Narduin & his wife had [one] child:
a) EUPHEMIA (-after 1030). "Wigonisvicecomitis et uxore sua Eufemia" subscribed the charter dated 16 Oct982 under which"Narduinus" donatedproperty to Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire. "Wigo [et]…Eufemia uxor mea"made a joint donation to Cluny dated 1030 for the souls of his parents andbrother, which also names “Narduino vicecomiti et filie eius Eufemie”. "Wigo vicecomes et uxor mea Eufemia" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30] subscribed by"Elisabeth comitissa". m (before 16 Oct 982)GUIGUES[I]Vicomte de Lyon, son of BERARD& his wife Blismodis --- (-after 1030).
2. [SUGER(-before [981]). It is also possible, as noted above, that Narduin Vicomte deMâcon was the same person as "Narduinus et uxoreius Iudit" who donated property to Tournus, for the souls of "…fratrissui Suggerii", to the abbey of Tournus by charter dated 978 or 981.]
1. ERLEBAUD (-after Jul 1000). Vicomte de Mâcon. "Erlebaldusvicecomes et Gislardus" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon bycharter dated Jul 1000[354]. This charter is dated during the period in which Wigo is recorded as Vicomte deMâcon. It is not certain whether Erlebaud was also vicomte in Mâcon or inanother county. If the former is the case, it would appear that there were twovicomtes in Mâcon at the same time.
2. ELDEBERT (-after 1022). Vicomte de Mâcon. "Eldebertivicecomitis…" subscribed a charter dated 1022 (before 20 Oct) underwhich “Ademarus” donated property “ecclesia…Testorius…in aiceSubdionense” to Cluny[355].
Two brothers:
1. HUGUES (-after [1018/30]). ["Ugo" donated property “capellaSancta Maria…in monte Monmelardo” to Cluny by charter dated 984 (beforeApr)[356]. "Hugo atque Artaldus filius meus" donated property “in pagoAugustudunensi…Mons Malardus cum ecclesia” to Cluny by charter dated Apr984[357]. As pointed out below, it is not certain that these two charters relate to thesame Hugues who was later vciomte de Mâcon, although the apparent inheritanceof the vicomté by Hugues’s supposed grandson Archambaud suggests that this isprobably the case. Vicomte de Mâcon. "Otto comes…et coniux meaElisabeth" donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter datedto [1018/30] subscribed by "Ugonis vicecomitis, Willemi fratris eius". "…Ugo vicecomes…" subscribed that charter dated1019 under which "Hugo episcopus Autisiodorensium" donatedproperty to Cluny[359]. m ---. The name of Hugues’s wife is notknown. Hugues & his wife had [one] child:
a) [ARTAUD(-before 1037). "Hugo atque Artaldus filius meus" donatedproperty “in pago Augustudunensi…Mons Malardus cum ecclesia” to Clunyby charter dated Apr 984[360]. It is not certain that Artaud was the son of Vicomte Hugues. However, theapparent inheritance of the vicomté de Mâcon by Artaud’s son Archambaudsuggests that this is probably the case. m---. The name of Artaud’s wife is not known. Artaud & his wife had onechild:
i) ARCHAMBAUD (-6 Aug [1039/40]). Hisparentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1037 under which "Archimbaldusvicecomes" donated property "ecclesiam…beati Laurentiimartyris…in pago Matisconensi…[et] in villa..Vigoseto" to Cluny,on leaving for Jerusalem, the same document also confirming the donation ofproperty “de curte Monmalardis” made by “avus meus Hugo et pater meusArtaldus”[361]. Vicomte de Mâcon.
- see below.
2. GUILLAUME (-after [1018/30]). "Otto comes…et coniux mea Elisabeth"donated property to Saint-Vincent de Mâcon by charter dated to [1018/30]subscribed by "Ugonis vicecomitis, Willemi fratris eius".
ARCHAMBAUD,son of ARTAUD & his wife --- (-6 Aug [1039/40]). His parentage is confirmed by thecharter dated 1037 under which "Archimbaldus vicecomes"donated property "ecclesiam…beati Laurentii martyris…in pagoMatisconensi…[et] in villa..Vigoseto" to Cluny, on leaving for Jerusalem, the same document also confirming the donation of property “de curteMonmalardis” made by “avus meus Hugo et pater meus Artaldus”. Vicomte de Mâcon. "Archimbaldus vicecomes"confirmed the donation of property "ecclesia Sancti Laurentii"to Cluny by charter dated 1039. The necrology of Macon Saint-Pierre records the death “VIII IdAug” of “Archinbaldus vicecomes”.
mBEATRIX, daughter of ---. "Beatrix" donated property "in pago Lucdunensi inloco…Salzeto" to Cluny by charter dated to [1040], signed by “Beatricis,uxor Archimbaldi vicecomitis nuper defuncti”.
Archambaud & his wife had twochildren:
1. HUGUES “lo Blans/Albus” (-25 Oct ----). The primary source which confirmshis parentage has not been identified, although the names given to his sonsindicates that this family connection is probably correct. Vicomte de Mâcon. "Hugonis vicecomitis…" subscribed a charter dated 17 May &24 Aug 1067 under which "Willelmus et uxor mea Aimeruz…"donated property “ecclesiam beatissime…martiris Genivere” to Cluny[367]. “Vicecomes Ugo” donated property “capellam B. Andreæ…in vicecomitatu”to Saint-Pierre de Mâcon, with the consent of “Widone comite seniori meo”,undated but dated to [1065/78] because of the mention of Comte Guy. The necrology of Saint-Pierre de Mâcon records the death “VIIIKal Nov” of “Ugo vicecomes, qui reddidit…capellam sancti Andreæ cumvicaria, annuente Vuidone comite”. m ---. The name ofHugues’s wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had two children:
a) ARTAUD [I] Le Blanc . The primary source which confirms his parentage hasnot been identified. Vicomte de Mâcon. m ---. The name of Artaud’s wife is notknown. Artaud & his wife had two children:
i) ARTAUD [II] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has notbeen identified. Vicomte de Mâcon. m ---, daughter of --- Seigneur de Miribel &his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage hasnot been identified. Artaud [II] &his wife had [three] children:
(a) ARTAUD [III] (-after 1 Sep 1180). The primary source which confirms hisparentage has not been identified. Vicomtede Mâcon.
(b) [ARCHAMBAUD[II] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Vicomte de Mâcon.] m ---. The name of Archambaud’s wife is not known. Archambaud & his wife had two children:
(1) RENAUD (-after Oct 1220). “Rainaudus et Hulricus, fratres, filiiquondam vicecomitis Matisconensis” granted property “quicquid habebantultra Ligerim…Croset” to “Guigoni comiti Forisiensi nepoti nostro”by charter dated Oct 1220[370]. It is assumed that Renaud and his brother no longer held the vicecomitaltitle. The precise family relationship between the comtes de Forez andvicomtes de Mâcon has not been traced, but it may have been through the motherof the donee under this charter, Guy [IV] Comte de Forez.
(2) OLRY (-after Oct 1220). “Rainaudus et Hulricus, fratres, filiiquondam vicecomitis Matisconensis” granted property “quicquid habebantultra Ligerim…Croset” to “Guigoni comiti Forisiensi nepoti nostro”by charter dated Oct 1220[371]. It is assumed that Olry and his brother no longer held the vicecomital title.
(c) BERNARD Le Blanc (-after 1167). The primary source which confirms hisparentage has not been identified.
ii) ARCHAMBAUD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not beenidentified. m ---. The name ofArchambaud’s wife is not known. Archambaud & his wife had one child:
(a) ETIENNE . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not beenidentified.
b) ARCHAMBAUD . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not beenidentified. m ---. The name ofArchambaud’s wife is not known. Archambaud & his wife had one child:
i) HUGUES (-after [1150]). The primary source which confirms his parentagehas not been identified.
2. ARTAUD de Néronde (-bur Saint-Rigaud). Artaud founded the abbey of Saint-Rigaud,naming his father and one of his ancestors “Boson filius quondam Bosonis”. m as her first husband,ETIENNETTE, daughter of ---. Auguste Bernardsays that Artaud’s widow Etiennette remarried and neglected to fulfil theobligations of her first husband concerning the abbey of Saint-Rigaud until shefell gravely ill[373].
The castle of Brancion is located above thevillage of La-Chapelle-sous-Brancion about 8 kilometres west of Tournus, 25kilometres north of Mâcon and about the same distance south ofChalon-sur-Saône, in the present day French département of , arrondissement ,canton.
1. WARULF (-after 21 Mar [919/22]). He subscribed the 21 Mar [919/22?]charter of his son Liébaud quoted below. m firstlyROTRUDE, daughter of ---. She is namedas mother of Liébaud in his Apr 927 charter quoted below. m secondlyBERTAIDE,daughter of ---. She subscribed the 21 Mar [919/22?] charter of her stepsonson Liébaud quoted below. Warulf & his first wife had one child:
a) LIEBAUD [de Brancion] (-after 2 Sep930). "Leotbaldus et uxor mea Garlendis" donated property"in villa Dumbinas" to Cluny, for the souls of "Avaneet pro genitoribus vel ceteris parentibus nostris...Willelmi comitiset...Willelmo seniore meo nepote eius", by charter dated 21 Mar[919/22?], subscribed by "Guarulfi genitoris mei et uxoris eiusBertaidis et fratris mei Guarulfi...". "Leutbaldus" donated property "Privisiaco"to Cluny, for the souls of "meæ vel parentum meorum seu seniorismei...nec non pro Avanæ, sed et...quondam conjugis meæ Garlindæ", bycharter dated [924/25][375]. "Leutbaldus" donated "mansum...in villaPrisciaco" to Cluny, for the souls of "meæ et omnium parentummeorum et senioris mei...et pro Avane quoque et omnibus christianis",by charter dated Jun 925[376]. "Leotbaldus et uxor mea Doda" donated property "invilla Blanusco...ecclesiam sancti Martini et aliam ecclesiam...sicut pater meusVuarulfus cum Vuilelmo dividit" to Cluny, for the souls of "dominemeæ Avane necnon Vigelmi comitis et patris mei Vuarulfi genitricisque meeRotrudis atque fratris mei item Vuarulfi", by charter “actumBranciduno” dated Apr 927. "Leotbaldus et uxor mea Doda" donated property"æcclesiam...in Blanusco..." to Cluny, for the souls of "Willelmiducis et Avane, Willelmi quoque domini mei...et patris mei Warulfi et matrismeæ Rotrudis atque fratris mei Warulfi", by charter dated 2 Sep 930. m firstlyGARLINDE, daughter of --- (-[919/24]). "Leotbalduset uxor mea Garlendis" donated property "in villa Dumbinas"to Cluny by charter dated 21 Mar [919/22?]. "Leutbaldus" donated property "Privisiaco"to Cluny, for the souls of "...quondam conjugis meæ Garlindæ",by charter dated [924/25][380]. m secondly ([924/Apr 927])DODA, daughter of ---. "Leotbaldus etuxor mea Doda" donated property "in villa Blanusco..."to Cluny by charter “actum Branciduno” dated Apr 927. Liébaud & his first wife had [two or more children]:
i) [WARULF [de Brancion] . The primary source which confirmshis parentage has not been identified, but his name and that of his sonsuggests that he was the son of Liébaud [de Brancion]. If that is correct, thedates of the two charters in which he is named suggest that he would have beenborn from his supposed father’s first marriage. "Guarulfus et uxor meaAlsoendis" donated property "in villa...ad Montetum...et...invilla Petronna..." to Cluny by charter “actum Branciduno” dated[951/52][382]. "Warulfo et uxori eius Aremburgi et filio eorum primogenito...Leutbaldocum consensu fratrum" donated property "in villa Ipgiaco"to Cluny by charter dated Aug 960. m firstly ALSOENDE,daughter of ---. "Guarulfus et uxor mea Alsoendis" donatedproperty "in villa...ad Montetum...et...in villa Petronna..."to Cluny by charter “actum Branciduno” dated [951/52]. m secondlyAREMBURGE, daughter of ---. "Warulfo etuxori eius Aremburgi et filio eorum primogenito...Leutbaldo cum consensufratrum" donated property "in villa Ipgiaco" to Clunyby charter dated Aug 960[385]. Warulf & his second wife had [two or more] children:
(a) LIEBAUD [de Brancion] . "Warulfoet uxori eius Aremburgi et filio eorum primogenito...Leutbaldo cum consensufratrum" donated property "in villa Ipgiaco" to Clunyby charter dated Aug 960[386]. "Leutbaldus" donated a serf to Cluny by charter “actumBranciduno” dated [12 Nov 968/11 Nov 969].
(b) son(s) . His/their existence is confirmed bythe Aug 960 charter quoted above.
ii) [son(s) . His/their existence is confirmed bythe Aug 960 charter quoted above.]
b) WARULF (-[919/Apr 927]). He subscribed the 21 Mar [919/22?] charter ofhis brother Liébaud quoted above. "Leotbaldus et uxor mea Doda"donated property "in villa Blanusco...ecclesiam sancti Martini et aliamecclesiam...sicut pater meus Vuarulfus cum Vuilelmo dividit" to Cluny,for the souls of "...atque fratris mei item Vuarulfi", bycharter “actum Branciduno” dated Apr 927. The wording of this charter suggests that Warulf was deceased atthe time.
No indication has been that the followingfamily was descended from the family shown above. The absence of the namesLiébaud and Warulf suggests that the two families may not have been related.
1. JOSSERAND [I] . He is named in a charter dated to after 1074 which recordsclaims made against Cluny by his grandson "Bernardus filiusBernardi…Grossus" relating to "ecclesiam de Aina"donated by "frater suus Jocerannus" for the souls of "avisui Joceranni et patris sui Bernardi". m ---. The name ofJosserand’s wife is not known. Josserand [I] & his wife had threechildren:
a) LANDRY[I]Grossus . A charterdated to [1049/1109] records donations to Cluny "in villa Sarciaco"by "Landricus cognomento Grossus". "Landricus Grossus" donated property "avia quæ vadit secus condaminam de Talangunto usque ad boscum de Tremble"authorised by "frater eius Bernardus Grossus", and "JoscerannusGrossus" donated a serf, authorised by "Landricus et Bernardusfratres", to Cluny by charter dated to [1049/1109]. A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "BernardusGrossus" to Cluny for the burial of "quodam filio suoJoceranno defuncto", with the consent of "Landricus quoqueGrossus et Bernardus filii eius". A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "JocerannusGrossus" on becoming a monk at Cluny, with the consent of "LandricusGrossus et Bernardus Grossus fratres eius". "Landricus Grossus" reached agreement with Cluny respecting merchants by charter dated to [1070] which names "fratrum meumdomnum Bernardum" and is witnessed by "Joceranni filii eius". m ---. The name ofLandry’s wife is not known. Landry [I] & his wife had two children:
i) BERNARD Grossus . A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "BernardusGrossus" to Cluny for the burial of "quodam filio suoJoceranno defuncto", with the consent of "Landricus quoqueGrossus et Bernardus filii eius".
ii) JOSSERAND Grossus . "Landricus Grossus" reached agreement with Cluny respecting merchants by charter dated to [1070] which names "fratrum meumdomnum Bernardum" and is witnessed by "Joceranni filii eius".
b) BERNARD[I]Grossus (-after [1074]). "Bernardusprænomine Grossus" donated property to Mâcon Saint-Vincent by charterdated 1055[397]. "Bernardus cognomento Grossus"notified his rights "in villa…Montiniacus" by charter dated to[1031/60][398]. "Landricus Grossus" donated property "a via quæ vaditsecus condaminam de Talangunto usque ad boscum de Tremble" authorisedby "frater eius Bernardus Grossus", and "JoscerannusGrossus" donated a serf, authorised by "Landricus et Bernardusfratres", to Cluny by charter dated to [1049/1109].
- see below.
c) JOSSERAND[II]Grossus . A charterdated to [1049/1109] records donations by "Jocerannus Grossus"on becoming a monk at Cluny, with the consent of "Landricus Grossus etBernardus Grossus fratres eius". Prior of Cluny. A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations"in manu domni Jozeranni cognomento Grossi, tunc temporis priorisCluniacensis"[401].
BERNARD[I]Grossus, son ofJOSSERAND [I] Grossus & his wife --- (-after [1074]). "Bernardusprænomine Grossus" donated property to Mâcon Saint-Vincent by charterdated 1055[402]. "Bernardus cognomento Grossus"notified his rights "in villa…Montiniacus" by charter dated to[1031/60][403]. "Landricus Grossus" donated property "a via quæ vaditsecus condaminam de Talangunto usque ad boscum de Tremble" authorisedby "frater eius Bernardus Grossus", and "JoscerannusGrossus" donated a serf, authorised by "Landricus et Bernardusfratres", to Cluny by charter dated to [1049/1109]. A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "JocerannusGrossus" on becoming a monk at Cluny, with the consent of "LandricusGrossus et Bernardus Grossus fratres eius". "Bernardus cognomina Grossus" returned "villamCiciacum" by Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon by charter dated to [1063/72]which records that it was regranted in fief to "ipsi Bernardo et duobusfiliis eius…Gausceranno et Bernardo". "Bernardo Grosso cognomine" witnessed a charterdated 1069 which records a donation to Cluny by "Guido cum uxore meaMaria"[407]. A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "Bernardus Grossus"to Cluny for the burial of "quodam filio suo Joceranno defuncto",with the consent of "Landricus quoque Grossus et Bernardus filii eius". A charter dated to [1074] records claims made against Clunyby "Bernardus miles cognomento Grossus cum filio suo Gauceranno"relating to rights "in Sancto Ypolito et in Montiniaco et in Vallis".
mERMENTRUDE, daughter of---. "Ermentrudis [uxor Bernardi Brancidunensis]" donatedproperty "in villa…Lium…et in villa…Nocles et in villa Caisiaco et invilla Macheriaco…post mortem Widonis nepotis mei" to Cluny by charterdated to [1100][410]. "Ermentrudis, mulier Bertardi Brancidunensis" donated property"ad Cuelatam et ad Colonias" to Cluny for her burial in themonastery by charter dated to [1100], which names "Vuidone…nepote suo".
Bernard [I] & his wife had [seven]children:
1. JOSSERAND [III]Grossus (-after1074). "Bernardus cognomina Grossus" returned "villamCiciacum" by Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon by charter dated to [1063/72]which records that it was regranted in fief to "ipsi Bernardo et duobusfiliis eius…Gausceranno et Bernardo". "Gauserandus, filius Bernardi, cognomento Grossi, etfratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo, Bonspar" donated property"in comitatu Cabilonensi in pago…Munt" to Cluny by charterdated 10 Jul 1070[413]. "Jocerannus cognomento Grossus" donated "ecclesiam deAina" to Cluny by charter dated 1074. A charter dated to [1074] records claims made against Clunyby "Bernardus miles cognomento Grossus cum filio suo Gauceranno"relating to rights "in Sancto Ypolito et in Montiniaco et in Vallis". "Jocerannus cognomento Grossus de castro Uscela"donated "ecclesiam…sancti Laurentii…[et] in villa…Cimandris"to Cluny by charter dated 1074. A charter dated to [1049/1109] records donations by "BernardusGrossus" to Cluny for the burial of "quodam filio suoJoceranno defuncto", with the consent of "Landricus quoqueGrossus et Bernardus filii eius".
2. [JOSSERAND(-bur Cluny). A charter dated to [1074/96] records that, after the death of"Bernardi Grossi", "Gauceranno et Bernardo filiis eius"became monks and that "Landricus Grossus filius iam dicti Bernardi etfrater horum cum alio Bernardo fratre suo" returned "villaSiciaci" to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon. There is an apparent contradiction between this charter and thecharter quoted above which records that Bernard Grossus (presumably Bernard [I]) donated property for the burial of his son at Cluny. It would appeartherefore that the fathers of these two individuals named Josserand Grossusmust have been different persons.]
3. BERNARD Grossus (-after 7 Sep 1117). "Bernardus cognomina Grossus"returned "villam Ciciacum" by Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon bycharter dated to [1063/72] which records that it was regranted in fief to"ipsi Bernardo et duobus filiis eius…Gausceranno et Bernardo". "Gauserandus, filius Bernardi, cognomento Grossi, etfratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo, Bonspar" donated property"in comitatu Cabilonensi in pago…Munt" to Cluny by charterdated 10 Jul 1070[420]. A charter dated to after 1074 records claims made against Cluny by "Bernardusfilius Bernardi…Grossus" relating to "ecclesiam de Aina"donated by "frater suus Jocerannus" for the souls of "avisui Joceranni et patris sui Bernardi". A charter dated to [1074/96] records that, after the death of"Bernardi Grossi", "Gauceranno et Bernardo filiis eius"became monks and that "Landricus Grossus filius iam dicti Bernardi etfrater horum cum alio Bernardo fratre suo" returned "villaSiciaci" to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon. Prior of Cluny. "Bernardus prior avunculus eorum"witnessed the charter dated 23 Jun 1116 which records the confirmation by"Bernardus cognomento Grossus filius Landrici Grossi qui et ipse filiusfuit Bernardi Grossi de Ousiella" of his ancestors’ donations to Cluny[423]. "Bernardus de Usella cognomento Grossus, filius…Landrici Grossi"claimed serfs from Cluny by charter dated 7 Sep 1117, witnessed by "Bernardusprior Cluniacensis avunculus eius, itemque Bernardus de Meleto avunculus eius…".
4. LANDRY[II]Grossus (-after [1100]). "Gauserandus, filius Bernardi, cognomentoGrossi, et fratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo, Bonspar" donatedproperty "in comitatu Cabilonensi in pago…Munt" to Clunyby charter dated 10 Jul 1070[425]. A charter dated to [1074/96] records that, after the death of "BernardiGrossi", "Gauceranno et Bernardo filiis eius" becamemonks and that "Landricus Grossus filius iam dicti Bernardi et fraterhorum cum alio Bernardo fratre suo" returned "villa Siciaci"to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon[426]. A charter dated to [1100] records claims against Cluny by "LandricusGrossus, Bernardi Grossi heres et filius" relating to a serf, signedby "Joceranni filii eius".
- see below.
5. HUGUES Grossus (-after 10 Jul 1070). "Gauserandus, filius Bernardi,cognomento Grossi, et fratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo, Bonspar"donated property "in comitatu Cabilonensi in pago…Munt" to Clunyby charter dated 10 Jul 1070[428].
6. BOMPAR Grossus (-after 10 Jul 1070). "Gauserandus, filius Bernardi,cognomento Grossi, et fratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo, Bonspar"donated property "in comitatu Cabilonensi in pago…Munt" to Clunyby charter dated 10 Jul 1070[429].
7. BERNARD Grossus (-after 1074). A charter dated to [1074/96] records that, afterthe death of "Bernardi Grossi", "Gauceranno etBernardo filiis eius" became monks and that "Landricus Grossusfilius iam dicti Bernardi et frater horum cum alio Bernardo fratre suo"returned "villa Siciaci" to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon. same person as...? BERNARD“de Meleto” (-after 7 Sep 1117). "Bernardus de Usella cognomentoGrossus, filius…Landrici Grossi" claimed serfs from Cluny by charterdated 7 Sep 1117, witnessed by "Bernardus prior Cluniacensis avunculuseius, itemque Bernardus de Meleto avunculus eius…".
8. daughter . Her parentage and marriage areconfirmed by a charter dated to [1049/1109] which records a donation ofproperty "in…villa Cassenolis" to Cluny made by "Dalmatiusde Gineio et uxor eius, soror Landrici Grossi". mDALMAS de Gineio, son of ---.
1. JOSSERANDGrossus (-after 1074). "Landricus Grossus" donated property "a via quæ vaditsecus condaminam de Talangunto usque ad boscum de Tremble", and "JoscerannusGrossus" donated a serf, authorised by "Landricus et Bernardusfratres", to Cluny by charter dated to [1049/1109]. "Josseranus cognomento Grossus"donated "ecclesiam S. Laurentii prope Matisconem" to Clunyby charter dated 1074[434].
LANDRY[II]Grossus, son of BERNARD Grossus& his wife --- (-after [1100]). "Gauserandus,filius Bernardi, cognomento Grossi, et fratres mei Bernhardus, Landricus, Hugo,Bonspar" donated property "in comitatu Cabilonensi inpago…Munt" to Cluny by charter dated 10 Jul 1070. A charter dated to [1074/96] records that, after the death of"Bernardi Grossi", "Gauceranno et Bernardo filiis eius"became monks and that "Landricus Grossus filius iam dicti Bernardi etfrater horum cum alio Bernardo fratre suo" returned "villaSiciaci" to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon. A charter dated to [1100] records claims against Clunyby "Landricus Grossus, Bernardi Grossi heres et filius"relating to a serf, signed by "Joceranni filii eius".
m ---. The name of Landry’s wife is not known.
Landry [I] & his wife had fivechildren:
1. JOSSERAND Grossus (-after [1100]). A charter dated to [1100] records claims against Clunyby "Landricus Grossus, Bernardi Grossi heres et filius"relating to a serf, signed by "Joceranni filii eius".
2. BERNARD [V]Grossus (-before [1147]). "Bernardus Grossus"donated a serf to Cluny by charter dated [1100], signed by "Ermengardeuxoris eius"[439]. "Bernardus cognomento Grossus filius Landrici Grossi qui et ipse filiusfuit Bernardi Grossi de Ousiella" confirmed the donations to Cluny byhis father, grandfather and great-grandfather of property "in bosco deBreias" by charter dated 1110, which names "frater meusLandricus et de altero fratre meo Widone puero…sorore autem sua que nundummariti duxerat" and an addition dated 23 Jun 1116 which records thereturn from Jerusalem of "idem Bernardus Grossus" and hispresence "et fratres sui Landricus et Wido". A charter dated to [1115] records a decision involving donationsto Cluny by the ancestors of "Bernardus cognomento Grossus". "Bernardus de Usella cognomento Grossus, filius…LandriciGrossi" claimed serfs from Cluny by charter dated 7 Sep 1117,witnessed by "Bernardus prior Cluniacensis avunculus eius, itemqueBernardus de Meleto avunculus eius…". "Bernardus cognomento Grossus dominus castri…Uxella"donated property "circa clausum de Montibus" to Cluny,in the hands of "patruo meo Bernardo priore Cluniacensi", bycharter dated 1124[443]. “Bernardus Grossus et Jocerannus filius eius” relinquished rights infavour of La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to [1126/47]. “Bernardus Grossus et Jocerannus filius eius” donated partof “bosco...juxta Graunnam” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to[1142/43][445]. "Bernardus Grossus", on leaving for Jerusalem, acknowledgedthe rights of Cluny in certain property, witnessed by "Bernardus deMileto avunculus eiusdem Bernardi Grossi, et Rotbertus filius eius…Jocerannusquoque et Henricus filii eius", and after his death "Gauscerannusfilius eius" confirmed this, by charter dated to [1147]. mERMENGARDE de Lorraine,daughter of THIERRY II Duke of Lorraine & his second wife Gertrude de Flandre. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in 1193 refers to"soror…comitis Theoderici et ducis Symonis" as wife of "cuidemforti castellano de Burgundia Bernardo", by whom she had "Iosceranumet sorores eius, qui de sorore comitis Cabilonensis genuit Henricum patrem Iosceranni Grossi"[447]. "Bernardus Grossus" donated a serf to Cluny by charter dated[1100], signed by "Ermengarde uxoris eius". Bernard & his wife had [eight or more] children:
a) JOSSERAND [IV]Grossus (-after 1172). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in1193 refers to "soror…comitis Theoderici et ducis Symonis" aswife of "cuidem forti castellano de Burgundia Bernardo", bywhom she had "Iosceranum et sorores eius, qui de sorore comitisCabilonensis genuit Henricum patrem Iosceranni Grossi". Seigneur de Brancion.
- see below.
b) SEGUIN (-after 1172). “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini etSofridi” donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum”to La Ferté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, bycharter dated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” andwitnessed by “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale,nepotes mei...”[450].
c) SOFRID (-after 1172). “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini etSofridi” donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum”to La Ferté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, bycharter dated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” andwitnessed by “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale,nepotes mei...”[451].
d) [son . Assuming that all three witnesses ““JocerannusGrossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale, nepotes mei...” who arenamed in the 1172 charter quoted below were “nepotes” of the donor, thefather of Josserand was a younger brother of the donor presumably deceased atthe time.] m ---. one child:
i) JOSSERAND de Brancion (-after 1172). “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini etSofridi” donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum”to La Ferté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, bycharter dated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” andwitnessed by “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale,nepotes mei...”[452].
e) son . m---. One child:
i) SEGUIN de Brancion (-after 1172). “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini etSofridi” donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum”to La Ferté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, bycharter dated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” andwitnessed by “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale,nepotes mei...”[453].
f) LANDRY (-[1147]). “Jocerannus Grossus” donated property “interritorio de Leiva” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne, for the soul of “fratrissui Landrici canonici”, by charter dated to [soon after 1147].
g) [daughter . The different name of Seguin de laSale suggests that he was related to the donor of the charter dated 1172,quoted below, through his mother, although it is not impossible that the namederived from property granted by the donor’s father to a younger son.] m ---. One child:
i) SEGUIN de la Sale (-after1172). “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini et Sofridi”donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum” to LaFerté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, by charterdated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” and witnessedby “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale, nepotesmei...”[455].
h) daughters . The Chronicle of Alberic deTrois-Fontaines in 1193 refers to "soror…comitis Theoderici et ducisSymonis" as wife of "cuidem forti castellano de Burgundia Bernardo", by whom she had "Iosceranum et sorores eius, quide sorore comitis Cabilonensis genuit Henricum patrem Iosceranni Grossi".
3. LANDRY Grossus (-after 23 Jun 1116). "Bernardus cognomento Grossus filiusLandrici Grossi qui et ipse filius fuit Bernardi Grossi de Ousiella"confirmed the donations to Cluny by his father, grandfather andgreat-grandfather of property "in bosco de Breias" by charterdated 1110, which names "frater meus Landricus et de altero fratre meoWidone puero…sorore autem sua que nundum mariti duxerat" and anaddition dated 23 Jun 1116 which records the return from Jerusalem of "idemBernardus Grossus" and his presence "et fratres sui Landricuset Wido"[457].
4. GUY Grossus (-after 23 Jun 1116). "Bernardus cognomento Grossus filiusLandrici Grossi qui et ipse filius fuit Bernardi Grossi de Ousiella"confirmed the donations to Cluny by his father, grandfather andgreat-grandfather of property "in bosco de Breias" by charterdated 1110, which names "frater meus Landricus et de altero fratre meoWidone puero…sorore autem sua que nundum mariti duxerat" and anaddition dated 23 Jun 1116 which records the return from Jerusalem of "idemBernardus Grossus" and his presence "et fratres sui Landricuset Wido"[458].
5. daughter . "Bernardus cognomentoGrossus filius Landrici Grossi qui et ipse filius fuit Bernardi Grossi deOusiella" confirmed the donations to Cluny by his father, grandfatherand great-grandfather of property "in bosco de Breias" bycharter dated 1110, which names "frater meus Landricus et de alterofratre meo Widone puero…sorore autem sua que nundum mariti duxerat"and an addition dated 23 Jun 1116 which records the return from Jerusalem of"idem Bernardus Grossus" and his presence "et fratressui Landricus et Wido".
JOSSERAND[IV]Grossus, son of BERNARD [V]Grossus & his wife Ermengarde de Lorraine (-after 1172). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in1193 refers to "soror…comitis Theoderici et ducis Symonis" aswife of "cuidem forti castellano de Burgundia Bernardo", bywhom she had "Iosceranum et sorores eius, qui de sorore comitisCabilonensis genuit Henricum patrem Iosceranni Grossi". “Bernardus Grossus et Jocerannus filius eius” relinquishedrights in favour of La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to [1126/47]. “Bernardus Grossus et Jocerannus filius eius” donated partof “bosco...juxta Graunnam” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to[1142/43][462]. "Bernardus Grossus", on leaving for Jerusalem, acknowledgedthe rights of Cluny in certain property, witnessed by "Bernardus deMileto avunculus eiusdem Bernardi Grossi, et Rotbertus filius eius…Jocerannusquoque et Henricus filii eius", and after his death "Gauscerannusfilius eius" confirmed this, by charter dated to [1147]. Seigneur de Brancion et d’Uxel. "JotcerannumGrossum et Hugonem fratrem eius…" witnessed the charter dated to[1147] under which "domnus Hugo de Berriaco filius…Rotlanni Bresent"transferred revenue to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon. “Jocerannus Grossus” donated property “in territorio deLeiva” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne, for the soul of “fratris sui Landricicanonici”, by charter dated to [soon after 1147]. "Jocerannus cognomento Grossus" donated property"in silva de Gron" to Cluny by charter dated to [1170]. “Jocerannus de Branciun, frater Seguini et Sofridi”donated “Molendinum et bateorum...Colungetes prope Luniacum” to LaFerté, with the support of “Humberto canonico fratre meo”, by charterdated 1172, signed by “...Seguini, Sofridi fratrum meorum” and witnessedby “Jocerannus Grossus, Seguinus de Branceun, Seguinus de la Sale, nepotesmei...”[467].
m (1164) as her first husband,ALIX de Chalon,daughter of [GUILLAUME [II] Comte de Chalon & his wife ---] (-before 23 Mar1187). Her parentage is indicated, and her first marriage confirmed, by theChronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Henricum, patremIosceranni Grossi" as the son of "Iosceranum" and"sorore comitis Cabilonensis". From a chronological point of view, her first marriage dated to1164 suggests that she must have been the daughter of Comte Guillaume [II]. She married secondly as his second wife,Ulric de Bâgé Seigneur de Bâgéet de Bresse. Her second marriage is confirmed by thecharter dated to [1203/15] which records an agreement between"dominam de Brantione et filios eius…Bernardus Grossus etGuillelmus Grossus…Ulricus de Baugiaco maritus domine de Brancione"and Cluny, brokered by "episcopo Cabilonensis et…domina Beatrixcomitissa Cabilonensi".
Josserand [IV] & his wife had twochildren:
1. HENRI[I]Grossus (-before Apr 1214). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Henricumpatrem Iosceranni Grossi" as son of "Iosceranum et…sororecomitis Cabilonensis". Seigneur de Brancion. “Henricum Grossum” and theabbey of La Ferté settled a dispute concerning property “inter Graunnam etGrisun...” by charter dated 1194. "Bernardus Grossus", on leaving for Jerusalem, acknowledged the rights of Cluny in certain property, witnessed by "Bernardusde Mileto avunculus eiusdem Bernardi Grossi, et Rotbertus filiuseius…Jocerannus quoque et Henricus filii eius", and after his death"Gauscerannus filius eius" confirmed this, by charter dated to[1247][472]. m asher first husband,BEATRIX de Vignory,daughter of BARTHELEMY Seigneur de Vignory & his wife Elvide de Brienne (-after 1228). Herparentage and first marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Apr 1214, inwhich"Valterius dominus de Vagnoiri"witnessed the settlement of disputes between Cluny and "JocerannumGrossum", at the request of "Joceranni Grossi nepotis mei". She married secondlyDalmas de Semur Seigneur de Luzy. The primary source which confirms her second marriagehas not been identified. "Beatrix Grossadomina de Osellis" confirmed the settlement agreed between "dominusJocerannus filius noster" and Cluny by charter dated Jul 1224. Henri & his wife had two children:
a) JOSSERAND[V]Grossus (-killed in battle Mansurah 1250). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Henricumpatrem Iosceranni Grossi" as son of "Iosceranum et…sororecomitis Cabilonensis". "Valterius dominus de Vagnoiri" witnessed acharter dated Apr 1214, at the request of "Joceranni Grossi nepotis mei",under which "Masticonensis et Viennæ comes" recorded thesettlement of disputes between Cluny and "Jocerannum Grossum". "Joscerannus Grossus" recorded an agreement with Cluny relating to "Sancto Ypolito", naming "dominumRainaldum de Montbelet et Henricum fratrem meum…" among hostages forthe performance of the arrangement, by charter dated Aug 1214. "Beatrix Grossa domina de Osellis" confirmed thesettlement agreed between "dominus Jocerannus filius noster"and Cluny by charter dated Jul 1224. "Jocerannus Grossi dominus Brancionis et castellanusdomini Reginaldi in Burgundia" confirmed an agreement between Clunyand "nobilis Guido de Serciaco" by charter dated 26 May 1232. "Joscerannus Grossus dominus Branceduni"confirmed a donation by "dominus Jocerannus de Nanton miles…dominaGuillelma uxor eius" to Cluny by charter dated Jul 1236. Seigneur de Courtevais: “Josserandus Grossus Branciduni etCortevasii dominus” granted privileges to the town of Courtevais by charterdated Jan 1236 (presumably O.S.). "Joscerannus Grossus dominus Branceduni" sold"castrum nostrum de Bonteavant et villam de Brey et de Contuberto",confirmed by "Henricus filius dicti domini Jocerannus" withthe consent of "matre mea" to Cluny by charter dated Mar 1237. "Josseranus Grossus dominus Branceduni et...Margaretaeius uxor filia Galcheri quondam domini Salinensis...ac Henricus filius noster"exchanged their rights "in Baronia tota de Salinis" withHugues IV Duke of Burgundy for "terra...apud Egnay" by charterdated Jun 1239[483]. "Jocerandus dominus Branceduni"acknowledged a debt to Autun Saint-Symphorien by charter dated 1249. “Henricus dominus de Luziaco”approveda grant made by “Jocerando domino Branciduni” to “Huguetedomine de Marigne, Theobado eius filio”, as contained in “litteriseiusdem Jocerandi patris nostri”, by charter dated Aug 1249. This charter implies that Josserand [V] was still alive at thatdate. m (1221) as her second husband,MARGUERITE de Salins,widow ofGUILLAUME de Sabran Comte deForcalquier, daughter of GAUCHER de Vienne Seigneur de Salins& his first wife Mathilde de Bourbon (-[Mar 1257/1259]). Her parentage andfirst marriage are confirmed, and her second marriage is indicated, by thecharter dated Oct 1240 in which “Vuillelmus filius Vuillelmi de Sabrano,quondam comitis Fourchacherii” names “matris nostre Margarite, domineBranceduni, filie Gaulcheri, quondam domini Salinensis” when selling thebarony of Salins to “Johanni comiti Burgundie et domino Salinensi”. She succeeded her father in 1219 asDame de Salins. "Margarita filia Walcheri quondam domini de Salinis" donated"unam caldariam" to "consanguinei mei Stephani comitisBurgundiæ", with the consent of "viri mei Jocerani domini deBrancion", by charter dated 1220. "Marguerite de Brancion", on the advice of"Jocerand le Gros son mari", renounced any rights "surla baronnie de Bourbon" in favour of "Archambaud de Bourbonson frère" by charter dated 31 Oct 1221. "Joscerannus Grossus dominus Branceduni" sold"castrum nostrum de Bonteavant et villam de Brey et de Contuberto",confirmed by "Henricus filius dicti domini Jocerannus" withthe consent of "matre mea" to Cluny by charter dated Mar 1237. She sold Salins to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy. "Josseranus Grossus dominus Branceduniet...Margareta eius uxor filia Galcheri quondam domini Salinensis...ac Henricusfilius noster" exchanged their rights "in Baronia tota deSalinis" with Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy for "terra...apudEgnay" by charter dated Jun 1239. "Marguerite dame de Brancion" acknowledged adebt to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, with the consent of "Henry seignorde Brancion mon fil", by charter dated Mar 1257 (presumably O.S.). Josserand & his wife had two children:
i) HENRI [III]Grossus (-[1260/Feb1261]). "Joscerannus Grossus dominus Branceduni" sold "castrumnostrum de Bonteavant et villam de Brey et de Contuberto", confirmedby "Henricus filius dicti domini Jocerannus" with the consentof "matre mea" to Cluny by charter dated Mar 1237. "Josseranus Grossus dominus Branceduni et...Margaretaeius uxor filia Galcheri quondam domini Salinensis...ac Henricus filius noster"exchanged their rights "in Baronia tota de Salinis" withHugues IV Duke of Burgundy for "terra...apud Egnay" by charterdated Jun 1239[493]. Seigneur de Luzy: “Henricus dominus de Luziaco” approved a grant made by“Jocerando domino Branciduni” to “Huguete domine de Marigne, Theobadoeius filio”, as contained in “litteris eiusdem Jocerandi patris nostri”,by charter dated Aug 1249[494]. Seigneur de Brancion. "Henri seigneur de Brancion et de Luzy etHéloïse sa femme" confirmed privileges of "leurs bourgeois deLuzy" by charter dated Apr 1252. “Marguerite dame de Branciun” acknowledged a debt toHugues IV Duke of Burgundy, with the consent of “Henriz segnor de Branciunmun fil”, by charter dated Mar 1253. “Henris sires de Brancion” sold “Brancion...Huseles...Beaumont...laPeurere[la Perrière = “today” l’Epervière]...” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy, who granted Henri annualrevenue from “la Porcherece...[et] sur une terre proche la Porcheresse”,by charter dated Jun 1259[498]. m firstlyHELOISE,daughter of --- (-after Apr 1252). "Henri seigneur de Brancion et deLuzy et Héloïse sa femme" confirmed privileges of "leursbourgeois de Luzy" by charter dated Apr 1252. m secondly ([1253/57?])FAUQUE de la Perrière [l’Epervière], daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de la Perrière [l’Epervière]et de Beaumont-sur-Grosne[500] &his wife Elisabeth --- (-after Oct 1293). Canat de Chizy gives a genealogicaltable with two generations of Fauque’s supposed paternal ancestry (the datesattributed to her father are dubious), and four generations of supposed collaterals: there are no links with other families inMedieval Lands. Bazinnames “Fauquette de l’Epervière, fille de Guillaume” as the second wifeof Henri, specifying that her family held their castle at Gigny and wasmentioned in the cartulary of La Ferté, adding that she swore homage to Olivierabbé de Maizières for “sa maison du Breuil, à Demigny” by charter dated1259[502]. Canat de Chizy comments that Fauque must have participated in her husband’ssale recorded in the charter dated Jun 1259, which included two of her familyproperties “...Beaumont...la Peurere[Perrière = Epervière, see above]...”. Niepce (following Canat de Chizy) provides some background on herfortune which was “si considérables que le duc de Bourgogne put en formerdeux châtellenies, celle de la Colonne et celle de Beaumont...unies, plus tard,en une seule sous le nom de Beaumont-la-Colonne” but which was “engloutiedans le même gouffre où disparut la puissance de Brancion” which was due to“les prodigalités” of Josserand [V] and the expense incurred in fundinghis participation in the crusade with his son Henri. Canat de Chizy records that “dans les pactes de familles”Fauque retained “le fief et châtel de Cortevaix” as her dower (seebelow)[505]. “Madame Fauque fille Monseignor Guillaume de la Poinrere[mistranscriptionfor “La Perrière”]...cey en arriers femme Monseignor Henri deBrancion” confirmed the sale of “Brancion...Usseles...Baumont...laColoume que aucun apelent la Poinrere...” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy byher husband, the duke confirming to her the fief “la Porcherece” andnearby land, while making some provision for “la fille de la devant diteDame Fauque et dou devant dit Henri...Marguerite”, by charter dated Feb1261[506]. An enquiry in 1266 recorded that “Falqueta, relicta Henrici, quondam dominiBranciduni” requested “saisinam castri de Corteveis...dati in dotem seudotalicium ab ipse Henrico”, challenged by “Ansero de Serciaco,armigero, qui erat in saisina dicti castri, racione uxoris sue [...jamdefuncte], sororis ipsius Henrici...pro se et Johanne filio suo ac dicte uxorissue”, judgment in her favour dated 1266. Two charters of Chalon-sur-Saône Saint-Vincent dated 1291 nameFauque as “dame de Cortevaix”. Faget de Casteljau records a charter dated 1293 which records anagreement between “Faulques de Cortevais veuve d’Henri de Brancion” andLancharre abbey, naming [her granddaughter] “Faulques de Choiseul fille deRenard seigneur de Traves”. Canat de Chizy and Niepce quote from the original charter: “Falquadomina de Cortevais, relicta...Henrici quondam domini Branceduni” donatedproperty to Lancharre “si...Falqueta, impubes filia Renaldi de Traves,quondam domicelli, et uxoris sue Margarite, filie nostre, benefacta sitmonialis Eucherie” by charter dated Oct 1293. Canat de Chizy records that, after her death, “Cortevaix passaà la famille de Louaise, issue de celle de La Perrière”, one of whosemembers “Josseran” sold it in 1335 to the duke of Burgundy. Henri & his second wife had one child:
(a) MARGUERITE de Brancion ([1255/58?]-after Oct 1293). “Madame Fauque filleMonseignor Guillaume de la Poinrere...cey en arriers femme Monseignor Henri deBrancion” confirmed the sale of “Brancion...Usseles...Baumont...laColoume que aucun apelent la Poinrere...” to Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy byher husband, the duke confirming to her the fief “la Porcherece” andnearby land, while making some provision for “la fille de la devant diteDame Fauque et dou devant dit Henri...Marguerite”, by charter dated Feb1261[512]. Niepce records that Laives was her dowry on her marriage (no source cited). “Renardus de Choiseul domicellus filius domini Roberti deChoiseul et Margarita uxor eius filia Henrici quondam domini Branciduni”ratified the sale of land by [his father-in-law] Henri de Brancion, with theconsent of “Robertus de Choiseul dominus de Trave”, by charter dated Feb1272[514]. Europäische Stammtafeln records her second marriage in 1293 to “Geoffroysn d’Auxelles, test. Jan 1302, 13 Nov 1302†”[515]. The corresponding primary sources have not been identified. Marguerite isnamed as living in her mother’s Oct 1293 charter cited above. m firstly (before Feb 1272)RAYNARD[I]de Choiseul,son of ROBERT de Choiseul Seigneur de Traves & his wife Isabelle deRougemont (-[1285?/Oct 1293]). m secondly(Feb 1293[516][O.S./N.S.?])GEOFFROY d’Auxelles Seigneur de laFranchevelle, son of [HENRI d’Auxelles & his wife Isabelle deBourlémont[517]](-[Jan/13 Nov] 1302).
ii) ALUIS (-[May 1260/1266]). “Ansier de Sercy écuyer et Aluys sa femmefille Jocerant seignour de Brancion” renounced rights over “la maison deBeaumont...” in favour of Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy and “Aluys”requested “mon seignor Henri de Brancion mon frère” the money granted by“li diz Joceranz mes pères...quant il me donna en famme au seignor de Leret”as well as the grant given by “ma mère Marguerite dame de Brancion...puis lamort de mon père”, by charter dated May 1260. An enquiry in 1266 recorded that “Falqueta, relicta Henrici,quondam domini Branciduni” requested “saisinam castri deCorteveis...dati in dotem seu dotalicium ab ipse Henrico”, challenged by “Anserode Serciaco, armigero, qui erat in saisina dicti castri, racione uxoris sue[...jam defuncte], sororis ipsius Henrici...pro se et Johanne filio suo acdicte uxoris sue”, judgment in her favour dated 1266. m firstly (before 1250)---Seigneur de Leret, son of ---. m secondly (before May 1260)ANSIER de Sercy, son of --- (-after 1266).
b) HENRI [II]Grossus (-after Aug1214). "Joscerannus Grossus" recorded an agreement with Cluny relating to "Sancto Ypolito", naming "dominum Rainaldum deMontbelet et Henricum fratrem meum…" among hostages for theperformance of the arrangement, by charter dated Aug 1214.
2. HUGUES Grossus (-after [1147]). "Jotcerannum Grossum et Hugonem fratremeius…" witnessed the charter dated to [1147] under which "domnusHugo de Berriaco filius…Rotlanni Bresent" transferred revenue toSaint-Vincent-de-Mâcon[521].
Sennecey, now Sennecey-le-Grand, is locatedabout 5 kilometres north of Tournus and about 30 kilometres north of Mâcon inthe present-day Frenchdépartement Saône-et-Loire,arrondissementChalon-sur-Saône,canton Tournus.
1. [THIBAUT [I]de Sennecey (-after 1113). Seigneurde Sennecey: Niepce names “Tibert seigneur de Sennecey” as one ofthe witnesses of the 1113 charter which records the foundation of LaFerté-sur-Grosne[522]. This has not been verified as the printed copy in the corresponding cartulary doesnot include the witness list[523]. If he is correct, the chronology suggests that Thibaut [I] was a differentperson from Thibaut [II] who is named below.] [The date range indicatesuncertainty whether the following entry refers to Thibaut [I] or Thibaut [II]. “Tibertus de Seniceo...” witnessed the charter dated to [1126/47] whichrecords “Bernardus Grossus et Jocerannus filius eius” relinquishingrights in property in favour of La Ferté-sur-Grosne.]
2. ALARD[I]de Sennecey (-after 6 Apr1113). The chronology suggests that Alard [I] could have been the brother ofThibaut [I]. “...Aalardus de Seniceo...” witnessed the charter dated tobefore 6 Apr 1113 under which “Arleis de Martilliaco...” donatedproperty to La Ferté-sur-Grosne.
3. BERNARD SOFRID de Sennecey (-[1140?). The chronology suggests that Bernard Sofrid could havebeen the brother or son of Thibaut [I]. Seigneur de Sennecey: “BernardusSofridus dominus castri Senicei, Bertrannus de Ver, Aalardus de Seniceo,Richardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated to [1130] under which “Arleiusde Martilliaco...” donated property to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. A charter dated to [1140] notified that “Hugo, cantorCabilonis, et Guido de Fontanis, frater eius...” donated property to LaFerté-sur-Grosne, with the consent of Guy’s named sons and of “filiisBernardi Sofridi de Seniceo, Tiberto, Sofrido, Landrico”. The consent of the three sons, without their father consentinghimself, suggests that he was recently deceased or had retired from activelife. m ---. Bernard Sofrid’s wife’sname is not known. Bernard Sofrid & his wife had three children:
a) THIBAUT [II]de Sennecey (-after[1158]). [The date range indicates uncertainty whether the following entryrefers to Thibaut [I] or Thibaut [II]. “Tibertus de Seniceo...”witnessed the charter dated to [1126/47] which records “Bernardus Grossus etJocerannus filius eius” relinquishing rights in property in favour of LaFerté-sur-Grosne[528].] A charter dated to [1140] notified that “Hugo, cantor Cabilonis, et Guido deFontanis, frater eius...” donated property to La Ferté-sur-Grosne, with theconsent of Guy’s named sons and of “filiis Bernardi Sofridi de Seniceo,Tiberto, Sofrido, Landrico”. “Domini a quibus illud pratum predictus Morannus tenebat,Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Aalardus et Richardus filiuseius...” approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “MorannusSurdus” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Hugo Beraldus,Aalardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated 28 Mar 1147 under which “Willelmuscomes Cabilonis et Huo filius ducis Burgundie” donated “territorium deExartbertra [Battrey]...” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. A charter dated to [1150] records that “Tibertus deSeniceo...et Landricus frater eiusdem Tiberti antefatis monachis Firmitatis”authorised the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Guido Neriols deBuxiaco”[532]. “Aalardus de Seniceo, laudante filio suo Richardo” exchanged propertywith La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to [1150], witnessed by “Tibertusde Seniceo...”[533]. Seigneur de Sennecey: “...Tibertus dominus castri Senicei, Richardusde Seniceo...” witnessed the charter dated to “peu avant 1158” underwhich “Guichardus prepositus Gibriaci...” donated property to LaFerté-sur-Grosne[534]. “...Tibertus de Seniceo, Richardus Blancus de Seniceo...” witnessed thecharter dated to “peu avant 1158” which confirmed an earlier donation toLa Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Herbertus de Sancto Ambrosio...”. “...Tibertus dominus Senicei, Hugo Beraldus, Richardus deSeniceo...” witnessed the charter dated to [1158] under which “PetrusBressens...” donated property to La Ferté-sur-Grosne.
b) SOFRID de Sennecey (-[1140/42?]). A charter dated to [1140] notified that “Hugo,cantor Cabilonis, et Guido de Fontanis, frater eius...” donated property toLa Ferté-sur-Grosne, with the consent of Guy’s named sons and of “filiisBernardi Sofridi de Seniceo, Tiberto, Sofrido, Landrico”. His absence from the 1142/43 charter in which his two brothersare named suggests that Sofrid was deceased at the time.
c) LANDRY de Sennecey (-after [1150]). A charter dated to [1140] notified that “Hugo,cantor Cabilonis, et Guido de Fontanis, frater eius...” donated property toLa Ferté-sur-Grosne, with the consent of Guy’s named sons and of “filiisBernardi Sofridi de Seniceo, Tiberto, Sofrido, Landrico”. “Domini a quibus illud pratum predictus Morannus tenebat,Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Aalardus et Richardus filiuseius...” approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “MorannusSurdus” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Hugo Beraldus,Aalardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated 28 Mar 1147 under which “Willelmuscomes Cabilonis et Huo filius ducis Burgundie” donated “territorium deExartbertra [Battrey]...” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. A charter dated to [1150] records that “Tibertus deSeniceo...et Landricus frater eiusdem Tiberti antefatis monachis Firmitatis”authorised the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Guido Neriols deBuxiaco”[541].
The [1142/43] charter cited below indicatesthat Thibaut [II] de Sennecey and his brother Landry (see above) held propertyjointly with Alard [II] and his son Richard, suggesting a close familyrelationship. Maybe Alard [II] was the brother or first cousin of Thibaut’sfather.
1. ALARD [II]de Sennecey (-[1150/58]). “Bernardus Sofridus dominus castri Senicei, Bertrannus de Ver, Aalardus deSeniceo, Richardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated to [1130] underwhich “Arleius de Martilliaco...” donated property to LaFerté-sur-Grosne[542]. “Hominibus suis...milites...Aalardus de Seniceo et Richardus filius eius...”approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Bernardus Grossu etJocerannus filius eius” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Domini a quibus illud pratum predictus Morannus tenebat,Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Aalardus et Richardus filiuseius...” approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “MorannusSurdus” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Hugo Beraldus,Aalardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated 28 Mar 1147 under which “Willelmuscomes Cabilonis et Huo filius ducis Burgundie” donated “territorium deExartbertra [Battrey]...” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. “Aalardus de Seniceo, laudante filio suo Richardo”exchanged property with La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to [1150],witnessed by “Tibertus de Seniceo...”. Alard presumably died before 1158 when his son is named incharters without his father. m ---. The name of Alard’s wife is not known. Alard [II] & his wife had onechild:
a) RICHARD [I] “Blanc”de Sennecey (-after[1163/64]). “Bernardus Sofridus dominus castri Senicei, Bertrannus de Ver,Aalardus de Seniceo, Richardus de Seniceo” witnessed the charter dated to[1130] under which “Arleius de Martilliaco...” donated property to LaFerté-sur-Grosne[547]. “Hominibus suis...milites...Aalardus de Seniceo et Richardus filius eius...”approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Bernardus Grossu etJocerannus filius eius” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Domini a quibus illud pratum predictus Morannus tenebat,Tibertus de Seniceo, Landricus frater eius, Aalardus et Richardus filiuseius...” approved the donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “MorannusSurdus” by charter dated to [1142/43]. “Aalardus de Seniceo, laudante filio suo Richardo”exchanged property with La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated to [1150],witnessed by “Tibertus de Seniceo...”. “...Tibertus dominus castri Senicei, Richardus de Seniceo...”witnessed the charter dated to “peu avant 1158” under which “Guichardusprepositus Gibriaci...” donated property to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. “...Tibertus de Seniceo, Richardus Blancus de Seniceo...”witnessed the charter dated to “peu avant 1158” which confirmed anearlier donation to La Ferté-sur-Grosne made by “Herbertus de SanctoAmbrosio...”[552]. “...Tibertus dominus Senicei, Hugo Beraldus, Richardus de Seniceo...”witnessed the charter dated to [1158] under which “Petrus Bressens...”donated property to La Ferté-sur-Grosne. “Richardus de Seniceo” donated property “intraclausarum Perrerie et unam peciam terre...” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne bycharter dated to [1163/64][554].
The precise relationship between the laterfamily members and the Sennecey family shown above has not been confirmed. Thecontinued use of the names Alard and Richard suggests that they weredescendants of Alard [II].
1. RICHARD [II]de Sennecey (-after[1200]). Niepce records that “Richard de Senice...” witnessed a charterdated to [1200] under which “Guy de Senecey son fils” donated his rights“sur le domaine de Chazeuil” to “Sainte-Hélène” (no sourcecitation)[555]. He identifies Richard [II] as the same person as Richard [I], which is unlikelyto be correct given that the latter was named in [1130] (see above). It isalso unclear from Niepce’s text whether the document actually specified “Guyde Senecey son fils”: it seems unusual for Guy to have donated propertyduring the lifetime of his father. Until further information emerges, the twoare shown here separately.
2. GUY[I]de Sennecey (-after1209). He donated property under the [1200] charter cited above under Richard[II]. Niepce records that “Guido de Senice” witnessed a charter dated1209 under which “Girard de Vecours” donated land “à Laives...”to La Ferté-sur-Grosne (no source citation). same person as...? GUY deSennecey ). The identity ofthe second husband of Helvis du Puiset is unclear. The chronology suggeststhat he may have been Guy [I]. m as hersecond husband,HELVIS duPuiset, widow of ---, daughter of HUGUES [IV] du Puiset Seigneur duPuiset, Vicomte de Chartres, Comte de Bar-sur-Seine & his wife PetronilleCtss de Bar-sur-Seine (-1215 or after).
1. ALARD [III]de Sennecey (-[after1223?]). He is named as father of the four donors in the 1223 charter citedbelow. His mention in the document suggests that he was recently deceased orhad retired from active life. m ---. The name of Alard’s wife is not known. Alard [III] & his wife had fourchildren:
a) ALARD [IV]de Sennecey (-after1223). Niepce records that “Alard, Guy, Richard et Gauthier de Senecey,fils d’Alard” donated land “à Laives” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne bycharter dated 1223, sealed by “Guillaume de la Tour, évêque de Chalon”(no source citation)[557]. same person as...? ALARD de Sennecey. It is uncertain whether this was the same person as Alard [IV]. m ---. The primary source which confirms thename of Alard’s wife has not been identified. Alard & his wife had onechild:
i) HUGUES de Sennecey . Canon at Chalon. “Dominus Hugo de Seneceyo canonicusCabilonensis filius quondam Aalardi de Seneceyo militis” swore homage tothe abbot of Tournus for “quicquid dominus Hugo de Prato miles quondamtenebat ab ipso in fingio Trenorchiensi” by charter dated early Jan 1287(O.S.?)[558]. same person as...? HUGUES de Sennecey(-1318, bur La Ferté-sur-Grosne). Niepce identifies the same Hugues as the onewho was made “chantre du Chapitre” of Chalon in 1318, noting his deaththe same year and place of burial (no source citation). This date seems late if Hugues was the son of Alard [IV].
b) GUY[II]de Sennecey (-after1223). He is named as joint donor with his brothers in the 1223 charter citedabove under Alard [IV].
c) RICHARD[III]de Sennecey (-after1223). He is named as joint donor with his brothers in the 1223 charter citedabove under Alard [IV].
d) GAUTHIER de Sennecey (-after 1223). He is named as joint donor with his brothers in the1223 charter cited above under Alard [IV].
1. GUY [III]de Sennecey . Niepceidentifies Guy [II] as the same person as Guy [I]. It is unclear whether this is correct. An alternative ispresumably that he was the same person as Guy [II]. Seigneur de Sennecey:“Guido dominus Senitiaci” swore homage to the abbot of Tournus for “infeodo totam castellaniam Seniciaci, excepta turre, et quicquid habet citraGrahonnam versus Trenorchium...”, also sworn by “Colinus filius, et uxoreiusdem O. [error for “G.”?]et eius soror H.”, by charterdated 1227[561]. Niepce records that Guy [II] “et Nicolas son fils” founded a hospice andchapel at La Ferté-sur-Grosne, undated (no source citation). mO---, daughter of ---. She is referred to butnot named in full in the 1227 charter cited above. Guy [III] & his wifehad children:
a) NICOLAS [Colin]de Sennecey . He isnamed in the 1227 charter cited above. Niepce records that Guy [II] “etNicolas son fils” founded a hospice and chapel at La Ferté-sur-Grosne,undated (no source citation)[563].
2. H---de Sennecey . She isreferred to but not named in full in the 1227 charter cited above.
The primary source which confirms the nameof the Guy [IV]’s father has not been identified. According to Juénin, Guy [IV]was the grandson of Guy [III].
1. ---de Sennecey(-1274 or before). He presumably died before the Mar 1274 (O.S.) charter citedbelow in which his son swore allegiance for the family properties. m ---. The primary source which names the motherof Guy [IV] has not been identified. An indication of her family origin isprovided by the Mar 1274 (O.S.) charter cited below which names her sister “materteranostra quondam uxore domini Anseri de Piperia militis”, assuming that “matertera”was used in its strict sense of maternal aunt. One child:
a) GUY [IV]de Sennecey (-beforeJan 1300). Seigneur de Sennecey: “Guido dominus Seniciaci miles”swore homage to the abbot of Tournus for “quicquid...per alium ubicumquecitra Gradonam versus Trenorchium, excepta domo nostra de Seneceyo...”, andfor “quidquid nobis advenit a matertera nostra quondam uxore domini Anseride Piperia militis”, by charter dated Mar 1274 (O.S.). Guy presumably died before the Jan 1299 (O.S.) cited below underhis successor Guillaume.
Two siblings. The primary source whichconfirms the parentage of Guillaume [I] has not been identified: the chronologyappears to suggest that he was the son or brother of Guy [IV].
1. GUILLAUME [I]de Sennecey (-[Nov1314/Apr 1316]). Seigneur deSennecey: The abbot of Tournus granted certain fiefs to “Guillelmodomicello domino castri de Seneceyo” by charters dated Jan 1299 (O.S.) andAug 1301, the latter granting the fief held by “Dominus Johannes de Nantonemiles...in parochiatibus Sancti Germani de Bussis et Sancti Juliani propeSeneceyum...tenuisset ratione uxoris suæ quondam sororis Guillelmi dominiSeneceyi...ex qua suscepit filium Jocerandum”. Plancher records that Guillaume [I] sold revenue at Virey toRobert de Desise Bishop of Chalon, whose 1315 testament refers to this sale (nosource citation)[567]. Niepce says that Guillaume [I] was named in a list of Burgundian noblesgathered at Dijon in Nov 1314 (no source citation). It is supposed that Guillaume died before Apr 1316, the date ofthe charter in which his wife is named alone (see below). mMARGUERITE deFrolois, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Frolois et deMarigny-sur-Ouche & his second wife Agnes de Saint-Verain Dame de Vézinnes(-after Feb 1327). Europäische Stammtafeln records her parentage andmarriage[569]. The primary source which confirms her precise parentage has not beenidentified. A longstanding dispute with the bishop of Chalon concerning “l’hospicedu portail de Grosne” was settled, after the mediation of Pierre de SavoieArchbishop of Lyon (at the request of “Jean de Sennecey, chanoine de Lyon,grand-vicaire de Saint-Jean”), ratified by Marguerite and sealed byArchbishop Pierre Apr 1316[570]. “Guillaume de Sennecey et Marguerite de Frolois sa mère” sworeallegiance to Eudes Duke of Burgundy for “entre les rivières de Deroux et deNantouse, au diocèse de Chalon” by charter dated Mar 1324 (no sourcecitation)[571]. “Marguerite de Frolois domina de Seneceyo, Guillaume de Sennecey son filsdomicellus”, with the consent of “nobles dames Marguerite et Jeannette,filles de Marguerite de Frolois, dame de Sennecey, sœurs du seigneur son fils”,agreed with other nobles a division of the woods in their territories bycharter dated Feb 1326 (presumably O.S.). Guillaume [I] & his wife had three children:
a) GUILLAUME[II]de Sennecey ([1308/12?]-1376). His birth date isestimated on the assumption that he was too young a child to be named with hismother in the Apr 1316 charter cited above, but bearing in mind the likelybirth date of his daughter Marguerite. He was named with his mother in the Mar1324 and Feb 1326 (O.S.?) charters cited above. Seigneur de Sennecey: Seigneurde Traves et de Laives: “Guillaume de Traves...seigneur de Laives”donated “tous ses prés sis dans la prairie de Raveneaul, avec la justice”to the monks of La Ferté-sur-Grosne by charter dated 23 Jun 1354. “Dominus Guillaume de Traves et de Layve, miles” confirmeddonations made “par ses prédécesseurs dans la paroisse de Saint-Martin deLaives” to La Ferté-sur-Grosne, “surtout parce que plusieurs de sesparents et amis avaient leur sépulture dans cette abbaye”, confirmed hisown donation of “ses prés de Raveneaul”, and donated other property bycharter dated 23 Apr 1356[575]. Bazin says that the donor was Guillaume de Traves, son of Raynard [I] deChoiseul. Niepce, however, says that the donor was named “seigneur de Traves”in both these documents and identifies him as Guillaume [II]: the numerous references to the abbey of La Ferté-sur-Grosne citedabove suggest that both entries do refer to the Sennecy not the Choiseul-Travesfamily. Niepce says that Guillaume [II] often resided at Dijon where he built“un hôtel qui porta longtemps le nom d’Hôtel de Sennecey” (no sourcecitation)[577]. m ([1330/33?])ALIX de ---,daughter of --- ([1315/20?]-after 1376). Niepce says that Guillaume [II] deSennecey married “une Alide, de laquelle, dit Saint-Julien de Balleure, jen’ai pu trouver le surnom”: he cites no sources which name “Alide”with her husband[578]. Bazin records that Guillaume de Traves, son of Raynard [I] de Choiseul, wassucceeded in Laives by “sa nièce Alix” who brought the property into theSennecey family when she married “Guillaume de Sennecey” (no sourcecited)[579]. Theprimary sources which confirm all this information have not been identified. Alix was presumably heiress of Traves in the county of Burgundy, which shepassed to her husband. Follow her hyperlink for more discussion of her familyorigin. She survived her husband (see below under her son Jean). Guillaume[II] & his wife had two children:
i) MARGUERITE de Sennecey ([1332/35?]-1389 or after, [maybe after 1407]). Her birth date is estimated fromher marriage date. Niepce records the “titres authentiques” whichconfirm the date of her first marriage (no source citation). Europäische Stammtafeln records Traves entering theToulongeon family with the 17 Oct 1347 marriage of “Jean sn de Toulongeon et dela Bastie...1363†” with“Marguerite de Sennecey, Dame de Villeneuve test 1389, ET v Guillaume Baron deS. et de Traves u Aleide”, along with the couple’s Toulangeon descendants, andher second marriage “nach 1363” to “Odot de Montagu (Burgund-Capet) sn deCommarey et de Laverenges†1406”. On the other hand, Niepce records the husband of “Odot deMontagu” as a second daughter of Guillaume [II] named Marguerite, noting acharter dated 1407 in which the couple was named (no source citation). Robert records the testament of “Margueritede Senecey, dame de Villeneuve, femme d’Odet de Montaigu (1345 et 1393)”dated 1389 (no text)[583],which suggests that Niepce was incorrect. Père Anselmerecords that one of the heiresses of Renaud/Raynard [II] de Choiseul-Traves [notnamed, but the chronology and the context suggests that this was Marguerite deSennecey] “porta la terre de Traves dans la maison de Toulongeon”. m firstly (contract 17 Oct1347)JEAN Seigneur de Toulongeonet de la Bastie, son of [FROMOND Seigneur de Toulongeon & his wife ---] (-[before1363]). m secondly [as his first wife,]OUDOT de BourgogneSeigneur de Commarey et de Laverenges, son of GERARD de MontaguSeigneur de Montoillet & his wife Alix de Champsenis (-[after 1407]).
ii) JEAN de Sennecey (-after 11 Dec 1402). Niepce records his parentage, noting thatone of his first acts after succeeding his father “fut de régler avec samère Alide ses droits de succession” (no source citation). Seigneur de Sennecey. He was succeeded by hisgreat-nephew, grandson of his sister Marguerite de Toulongeon. mRICHARDE du Quart,daughter of HENRI Seigneur du Quart [d’Escars] et de Gergy & his wifePentisalée de Saluces. Niepce records her parentage and marriage, notiing aletter dated 9 Mar 1394 in which Jean “Sire de Sennecey-le-Chastel,chevalier” acknowledged receipt of dowry from his marriage with “dameRicharde du Quart, sa femme, fille de messire Henri, seigneur du Quart et enpartie de Gergy, chevalier...qui lui étoit due par Pentisalée de Saluces, femmedu dit Henry”, confirmed by the duke of Burgundy 11 Dec 1402 (no sourcecitation)[586].
b) MARGUERITE de Sennecey . She is named as sister of Guillaume [II] in the Feb 1326 chartercited above under their mother.
c) JEANNETTE de Sennecey . She is named as sister of Guillaume [II] in the Feb 1326 chartercited above under their mother.
2. ---de Sennecey(-before Aug 1301). The Aug 1301 charter cited above under her brotherGuillaume [I] names “Dominus Johannes de Nantone miles...uxoris suæ quondamsororis Guillelmi domini Seneceyi...ex qua suscepit filium Jocerandum”. mJEAN Seigneur deNanton, son of ---.
The precise relationships between thefollowing persons and the main Sennecey family have not been ascertained.
1. GUY de Sennecey (-11 [Oct/Nov] 1269). Bishop of Chalon. Gallia Christianarecords the election of “Guido de Senecey ex antiqua stirpe baronum deSeneceio, ex canonico et præposito Nivernensi” as bishop of Chalon 1264. Gallia Christiana records the death of “Guido deSenecey” “IV Id Oct” or “III Id Nov” 1269. Niepce records details of events during his bishopric, especiallydisputes with Hugues IV Duke of Burgundy.
2. HENRI de Sennecey (-[Oct 1311/early 1312]). Abbé de Tournus:Gallia Christianarecords “Henricus de Seneceyo ex antiqua et nobili gente Tornusium etCabilonem ortus” as abbé de Tournus from 1306 to 1311. Juénin says that “je ne doute point que...Abbé Henri ne futfrere, ou peut-etre oncle, de...Guillaume...et il pouvoit être neveu de Gui deSenecey mort Evêque de Chalon en 1269”, noting that he was “Chambrier deTournus” in late-Nov 1299, “peu après...prieur de S. Pourçain”, receivedhomages as abbot of Tournus 17 Jun 1306, and was last named as such in acharter dated Oct 1311[591].
3. JEAN de Sennecey (-after Apr 1316). Canon at Lyon. A longstanding dispute with thebishop of Chalon concerning “l’hospice du portail de Grosne” wassettled, after the mediation of Pierre de Savoie Archbishop of Lyon (at therequest of “Jean de Sennecey, chanoine de Lyon, grand-vicaire de Saint-Jean”),ratified by Marguerite and sealed by Archbishop Pierre Apr 1316.
Beaujeu, in the area known as Beaujolais,is located about 20 kilometres south-west of Mâcon and the same distancenorth-west of Villefranche-sur-Saône, in the present-day Frenchdépartementof Rhône,arrondissement Villefranche-sur-Saône,cantonBelleville. In medieval times, the area developed semi-autonomously but waslinked to the counties of Forez and Lyon to the south and to the duchy ofBurgundy to the north. It is possible that the Seigneurs de Beaujeu wererelated to the comtes de Lyon et de Forez. Samuel Guichenon, in hisHistoirede la Souverainté de Dombes written in 1662, cites earlier secondarysources which suggest that they descend from "Umfred, fils d'un comtede Lyon et de Forest, son frère, inhumés en l'église de Saint-Irénée de Lyon". This is based on an epitaph (disappeared by the date ofGuichenon's work) which records the death in "the year 99" of"Artaudus comes Lugdunensis et comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci etUmfredus frater eius et mater eorum". Guichenon cites another version of the epitaph, from "uneancienne généalogie manuscrite" which he found in the archives of the"chapitre de Saint-Jean de Lyon", which reads "Artaudus comes Lugdunensis ac Forensis,dominus Bellijoci, anno 999" and "Artaldus filius et matereius". The editor of the 1874 edition of Guichenon records yetanother version, from "la chronique trouvée à Belleville"which reads "…Artaldus comes Lugd. et Forensis dns Stephanus comesfrater eius et Amphredus Bellijoci dns et pater et frater eorum, obiit dictusArtaldus 993". Guichenon's conclusion is that none of these versionsis likely to be genuine, based on his supposition that pre-1000 epitaphs areinfrequent and that the authentic ones which do survive record only names andtitles not the territories ruled. He adds that the chronology is such that, ifthe Beaujeu family did descend from the comtes de Lyon, "Berardus"cited below could have been the brother of Gerard Comte de Lyon, and son ofComte Artaud [I] who lived in 900. Auguste Bernard states that the seigneurs de Beaujeu descendedfrom "Bernard ou Béraud ou Gérard", who he says was theyoungest of the three sons of Guillaume [I] Comte de Lyon to whom his fathergranted "la sirerie de Beaujolais", but he cites no primarysource on which he bases his statement. From an onomastic point of view, neither of the names typical ofthe family of the Comtes de Lyon (Artaud and Gérard) is found in the family ofthe Seigneurs de Beaujeu, although this is not of course conclusive proof thatthe relationship did not exist.
[Two siblings:]
1. GUICHARD (-before [973/74]). "Bernardus et Berardus"donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa Locis" to Clunyfor the souls of "fratris nostri Lantberti et avunculi nostri Wichardi",referring to Cluny as the burial place of the former, by charter dated [12 Nov973/11 Nov 974][597].
2. [--- . Assuming that "avunculus"is used in its strict sense in the 973/74 charter cited above, thisunidentified person was Guichard's sister.] m---. Four children:
a) GUICHARD (-after Jan 976). "Vuichardus et Berardus"donated property "ex rebus fratris nostri Bernardi…in pago Matisconensiin villa Tisiaco" to Cluny by charter dated Jan 976, subscribed by"Berardi, Vuicardi, Gotefredi, Adalberti".
b) BERNARD (-before Jan 976). "Bernardus et Berardus"donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa Locis" to Clunyfor the souls of "fratris nostri Lantberti et avunculi nostri Wichardi",referring to Cluny as the burial place of the former, by charter dated [12 Nov973/11 Nov 974], subscribed by "Wichardi, Bernardi, Berardi, Landrici,Erpii, Arnulfi, Arberti". "Vuichardus et Berardus" donated property "exrebus fratris nostri Bernardi…in pago Matisconensi in villa Tisiaco"to Cluny by charter dated Jan 976, subscribed by "Berardi, Vuicardi,Gotefredi, Adalberti".
c) BERARD [I] (-after Jan 976). "Bernardus et Berardus"donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa Locis" to Clunyfor the souls of "fratris nostri Lantberti et avunculi nostri Wichardi",referring to Cluny as the burial place of the former, by charter dated [12 Nov973/11 Nov 974], subscribed by "Wichardi, Bernardi, Berardi, Landrici,Erpii, Arnulfi, Arberti". "Vuichardus et Berardus" donated property "exrebus fratris nostri Bernardi…in pago Matisconensi in villa Tisiaco"to Cluny by charter dated Jan 976, subscribed by "Berardi, Vuicardi,Gotefredi, Adalberti".
d) LAMBERT (-before [973/74], bur Cluny). "Bernardus et Berardus"donated property "in pago Matisconensi in villa Locis" to Clunyfor the souls of "fratris nostri Lantberti et avunculi nostri Wichardi",referring to Cluny as the burial place of the former, by charter dated [12 Nov973/11 Nov 974][603].
The exact relationship between the abovefamily sub-group and Bérard husband of Wandelmode is not known, but the commonuse of the names Guichard, Bérard and Lambert suggests that the two familieswere closely related. Maybe they were related through Bérard's mother.
[Three] siblings:
1. BERARD [II] (-[9 Dec 961/966]). "Berardus" donated property "in villa Morgono,comitato Matisconense" to Cluny dated Oct 957,consented to by "Arlulfo" who has not been identified. The church of Pierre Aigue was founded on land "in pagoL[ugdu]nensi" owned by "Berardum" by undated charter,dated to the 10th century, signed by "Berardi, Wandelmodis, Humberti…". [A charter dated 22 Aug, dated to [1060/1108], records donationsin "pago Lugdunensi" to the church of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by"predicti fundatores", including property "in villaCharenthahie" donated by "duo fratres…Berardus et Josmarus". It is not known whether this charter relates to Bérard [II] andhis otherwise unrecorded brother.] mWANDELMODE, daughter of --- (-after [987/96]). "Vuandalmodis" is named as wife of Bérard in his donation to Cluny dated Oct 957[607]. Her origin is not known. Chaume proposed that she wasWandelmode de Salins,daughter of Humbert de Salins & his wife Wandalmode ---, for onomasticreasons because of her own name as well as the names of her son Humbert andgrandson Letaud[608]. The church of Pierre Aigue was founded on land "in pago L[ugdu]nensi"owned by "Berardum" by undated charter, dated to the 10thcentury, signed by "Berardi, Wandelmodis, Humberti…". "Vuandalmodis et filius meus Vuichardus" donatedproperty "in pago Augustodunense…in villa Trescurtis…[et] in villaVualiaco" to Cluny for the soul of "Letaudi filii mei" by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by "Vuigonis, Lamberti, Girardi,Bernardi, Josberti, Aimini, Annoni, Humberti, Ermenardi, Roberti, Ermenrici". Bérard & his wife had [nine] children:
a) HUMBERT [I] (-before 1016). The church of Pierre Aigue was founded on land "in pago L[ugdu]nensi"owned by "Berardum" by undated charter, dated to the 10thcentury, signed by "Berardi, Wandelmodis, Humberti…".
- see below.
b) GUICHARD [I] (-[987/96]). "Vuichardus" donated property"in pago Lucdunense in villa Ronnenco ecclesiam…sancti Georgii"to Cluny by charter dated 978, signed by "Vuichardus et uxor eiusAialmodis, Milo, Stephanus, Vuigo, Umfredus, Agno, Rotlandus"witnessed by "Umbertus, Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus,Bermundus, Raimodis, Aldebaldus". Guichenon also refers to this charter, adding that the donationwas for the souls of "Beraud son père…Vandalmode sa mère", but this does not appear in the transcription in the Bruelcompilation. The charter may be the confirmation of an earlier donation of the church of St George, in the same town, by Guichard's brother Humbert,assuming that "sancti Germani" in the earlier charter was atranscription error for "sancti Georgii". "Vuandalmodiset filius meus Vuichardus" donated property "in pagoAugustodunense…in villa Trescurtis…[et] in villa Vualiaco" to Clunyfor the soul of "Letaudi filii mei" by charter dated to[987/96][614],which indicates that Wandelmode was not deceased at the date of the 978charter. m (before [969/70]) as hersecond husband,ALMODIS, widow ofHUGUES, daughter of ---. Her first two marriagesare indicated by the charter dated [11 Jul 969/10 Jul 970] under which "Ailmodis"donated property "in pago atque in comitatu Lugdunensi…ecclesiam…sanctiMartini in villa…Oratorias [et] in villa Lazeniaco ecclesiam…sancti Johannis[et] in villa…Liergio ecclesiam…sancti Ferreoli" to Cluny for thesouls of "Bermundi et Gislane et senioris mei Hugonis atque Vuichardiet fratris eius Stephani atque Bermundi", which names "seniormeus Vuichardus" and is signed "Vuichardi atque Ailmodis". According to Guichenon, Almodis donated property "Casoja"to Cluny by charter dated 977 which names her daughter Viceline, Guichard herfather, and Ansède subsequent husband of Ailmodis. This charter has not been found in the Bruel compilation. Itmust be incorrectly dated if the charter of "Vuandalmodis et filiusmeus Vuichardus" is correctly dated to [987/96]. Guichard [I] & his wife had one child:
i) WENCELINE (-977 or after). According to Guichenon, Almodis donated property"Casoja" to Cluny by charter dated 977 which names herdaughter Viceline, Guichard her father, and Ansède later husband of Ailmodis, but this charter has not been found in the Bruel compilation.
c) [MILO(-after 978). "…Milo, Stephanus, Vuigo, Umfredus…" signed thecharter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny[619]. It is possible that these four witnesses were Guichard's brothers.]
d) ETIENNE (-[before 967]). "Ailmodis" donated property to Clunyfor the souls of "…Vuichardi et fratris eius Stephani atque Bermundi"by charter dated [11 Jul 969/10 Jul 970]. "…Milo, Stephanus, Vuigo, Umfredus…" signed thecharter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny[621]. It is possible that these four witnesses were Guichard's brothers which, ifcorrect, would mean that Etienne was not deceased at the date of the earliercharter cited above.
e) HUGUES (-after Dec 994). "Unbertus"donated property "in pago Lugdunensi in villa…Quinciaco" to Clunyby charter dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Ugoni fratri eius". "Hugo" donated property "in pagoMatiscensi in villa Lintiniaco in ago Bliacensi" to Cluny for bycharter dated Dec 994, subscribed by "Humberti, Emeldis, Berardi,Vuichardi"[623],the subscribers presumably being Hugues oldest brother, his wife and two oldestsons.
f) LETAUD (-before [987/96]). "Vuandalmodis et filius meusVuichardus" donated property "in pago Augustodunense…in villaTrescurtis…[et] in villa Vualiaco" to Cluny for the soul of "Letaudifilii mei" by charter dated to [987/96].
g) [GUY(-after [987/96]). "Wigo" donated property "in pagoAugustodunense…in villa Vissalar…[et] in villa Giblas" to Cluny, andrefers to "ecclesiam de Attolas et in villa Matur mansum unum quemWichardus dedit Sancto Petro", for the soul of "fratrisGuichardi…et patris nostri Blisardi et matris nostre Blismodis" bycharter dated to [987/96], which names "frater meus Lambertus"and is subscribed by "Lamberti, Umberti, Willelmi, Wigonis, Ugonis,Arberti, Bladini"[625]. The references to Guichard and Humbert in this document suggest a familyconnection with the family of the Seigneurs de Beaujeu. It is possible that"Blisardi et…Blismodis" are copyist errors for "Berardi…Wandelmodis",in which case Guy and Lambert would have been two other sons of theirs. Thisappears to be corroborated by the charter dated to [987/96] subscribed by"Vuigonis, Lamberti…Humberti…" under which "Vuandalmodiset filius meus Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny for the soul of"Letaudi filii mei". "…Milo, Stephanus, Vuigo, Umfredus…" signed thecharter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny[627]. It is possible that these four witnesses were Guichard's brothers.]
h) [ONFROI(-after 978). "…Milo, Stephanus, Vuigo, Umfredus…" signed thecharter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny[628]. It is possible that these four witnesses were Guichard's brothers. "Umfredus"donated property "in pago Lugdunense ecclesiam…sancti Aunemundi"to Cluny for the souls of "Vuichardi, Umberti, Vuigoni"(presumably the donor's brothers), by charter dated [11 Jul 976/10 Jul 977],subscribed by "Tedonis, Anscherici, Ugoni, Milonis archipresbiteri,Stephani, item Umfredi".]
i) [LAMBERT(-after [987/96]). "Wigo" donated property for the soul of"fratris Guichardi…et patris nostri Blisardi et matris nostre Blismodis"by charter dated to [987/96], which names "frater meus Lambertus"and is subscribed by "Lamberti, Umberti, Willelmi, Wigonis, Ugonis,Arberti, Bladini"[630]. "Vuigonis, Lamberti…Humberti…" subscribed the charter dated to[987/96] under which "Vuandalmodis et filius meus Vuichardus"donated property to Cluny for the soul of "Letaudi filii mei"[631].] same person as…? LAMBERT(-[993/1000]). "Lantbertus miles…et uxor meaEma et filii mei Wichardus et Gausfredus atque Berardus" donatedproperty "in villa…Curtiacus" to Cluny by undated charter,dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Walterii, Wigonis". There is no proof that this co-identity is correct. However, thenames of his sons Guichard and Berard suggest a connection with the family ofthe Seigneurs de Beaujeu. m as her first husband,EMMA---. "Ema" donated property "inpago Matisconense in agro Ainniacensis ad Crevadicios" to Clunywith the consent of "filio meo Gauceranno" by undated charter,dated to [996/1031], which names "seniori meo Bernardo",subscribed by "Gauceranni filii eius, Emme filie eius, Vuichardi etuxoris eius, Hugonis, Vualterii". She married secondly (before 11 Nov 1003)Bernard, brother of Mayeul, ---. "Emma et Maiolus clericus, frater senioris mei Bernardi" donated property"in comitatu Matisconensi in pagro Puziaco in villa Busserias"to Cluny for the soul of "senioris mei Bernardi" by charterdated 11 Nov 1003, subscribed by "Wichardi…". She maybe married thirdlyOdilo---. "Emma uxor condam Odilonis" donated property"in pago Matisconense in villa Ammoniaco in agro Ainacensi" to Cluny by charter dated [24 Oct 1007/23 Oct 1008], subscribed by "Vuichardi…". Lambert & his wife had four children:
i) GUICHARD . "Lantbertus miles…et uxor meaEma et filii mei Wichardus et Gausfredus atque Berardus" donatedproperty "in villa…Curtiacus" to Cluny by undated charter,dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Walterii, Wigonis". "…Vuichardi et uxoris eius…" subscribed thecharter dated to [996/1031] under which "Ema" donated propertyto Cluny[637]. m ---.
ii) GAUSFRED . "Lantbertus miles…et uxor meaEma et filii mei Wichardus et Gausfredus atque Berardus" donatedproperty "in villa…Curtiacus" to Cluny by undated charter,dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Walterii, Wigonis". "Gauceranni filii eius…" subscribed the charterdated to [996/1031] under which "Ema" donated property to Cluny[639].
iii) BERARD . "Lantbertus miles…et uxor meaEma et filii mei Wichardus et Gausfredus atque Berardus" donatedproperty "in villa…Curtiacus" to Cluny by undated charter,dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Walterii, Wigonis".
iv) EMMA . "…Emme filie eius…"subscribed the charter dated to [996/1031] under which "Ema"donated property to Cluny[641].
2. [JOSMAR. A charter dated 22 Aug, dated to [1060/1108],records donations in "pago Lugdunensi" to the church of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by "predicti fundatores", includingproperty "in villa Charenthahie" donated by "duofratres…Berardus et Josmarus". It is not known whether this charter relates to Bérard [II] andhis otherwise unrecorded brother.] same person as…? JOSMAR . There is no direct indication that thisco-identity is correct. However, no other "Josmarus" is namedin the cartulary of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu. m---. The name of Josmar’s wife is not known. Josmar & his wife had onechild:
a) HUGUES. "Hugo filius eius" donated part of "prato de Buxo" to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu after the death of "domniJosmari viri bone memorie" by undated charter dated to the 11thcentury[643].
3. TIBURGE . Guichenon states that "Berardus" had a sisternamed Tiburge but does not cite the primary source on which this is based.
HUMBERT[I], son of BERARD & his wife Wandelmode [de Salins] (-before 1016). The church of Pierre Aigue wasfounded on land "in pago L[ugdu]nensi" owned by "Berardum"by undated charter, dated to the 10th century, signed by "Berardi,Wandelmodis, Humberti…". The chronology of the charters in which he, his brothers and hissons are named suggests that Humbert was one of the oldest of his parents'children. "Humbertus…[et] Ameldis uxor mea" made a donationof property "in pago Lucdunensi in villa Ronnenco…capellam…sanctiGermani…" to Cluny by charter dated [11Jul 966/10 Jul 967], subscribedby "Umbertus, Ameldis, Beraldus filius eius, Arbertus, Letaudus,Bladinus, Arnaldus, Girbertus, Ugo, Girardus, Arbertus, Aldebaldus". "Umbertus, Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus,Bermundus, Raimodis, Aldebaldus" witnessed the charter dated 978 underwhich "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny, the first five witnesses presumably being Guichard's brotherHumbert, the latter's wife and their three sons. "Humbertuset uxor mea Emeldis" donated property "in pago Matisconensi invillam…Morgonum" to Cluny by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by"Berardi, Wichardi et Letaudi filiorum ipsorum". "Vuigonis, Lamberti…Humberti…"subscribed the charter dated to [987/96] under which "Vuandalmodis etfilius meus Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny for the soul of"Letaudi filii mei". "Umbertus et uxor mea Aimeldis"donated property "in pago Lugdunensi" to Cluny by charterdated 994, subscribed by "Berardi, Wicardi, Letaudi et filiorum eius…", the subscribers presumably being the sons of the joint donorsdespite the wording of the document. "Quidamnobilis Humbertus…cum uxore sua…Hemelt cum filiis ac filiabus…Wicardus,Lietoldus" confirmed his father’s donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu,for the souls of "patris sui Berardi et matris sue Wandalmodis",by charter dated to [990/1000], signed by "Berardi, Wicardi…".
m ([966/67] or before)EMELDIS,daughter of --- (-[997/98]). "Humbertus…[et] Ameldis uxor mea"made a donation of property to Cluny by charter dated [11Jul 966/10 Jul 967]. "Umbertus, Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus…"witnessed the charter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus"donated property to Cluny[653],these five witnesses presumably being Guichard's brother Humbert, the latter'swife and their three sons. "Quidam nobilis Humbertus…cum uxoresua…Hemelt cum filiis ac filiabus…Wicardus, Lietoldus" confirmed hisfather’s donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu, for the souls of "patrissui Berardi et matris sue Wandalmodis", by charter dated to[990/1000], signed by "Berardi, Wicardi…".
Humbert [I] & his wife had [eight]children:
1. BERAUD (-[after 994]). "Beraldus filius eius" subscribedthe charter of "Humbertus…[et] Ameldis uxor mea" dated [11 Jul966/10 Jul 967][655]. "Umbertus, Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus…" witnessedthe charter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus" donatedproperty to Cluny[656],these five witnesses presumably being Guichard's brother Humbert, his wife andtheir three sons. "Humbertus et uxor meaEmeldis" donated property "in pago Matisconensi invillam…Morgonum" to Cluny by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by"Berardi, Wichardi et Letaudi filiorum ipsorum". "Umbertus et uxor mea Aimeldis" donated property"in pago Lugdunensi" to Cluny by charter dated 994, subscribedby "Berardi, Wicardi, Letaudi et filiorum eius", the subscribers presumably being the sons of the joint donorsdespite the wording of the document. "Quidamnobilis Humbertus…cum uxore sua…Hemelt cum filiis ac filiabus…Wicardus,Lietoldus" confirmed his father’s donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu,for the souls of "patris sui Berardi et matris sue Wandalmodis",by charter dated to [990/1000], signed by "Berardi, Wicardi…".
2. GUICHARD [II] (before 978-[1031/50]). "Humbertus et uxor mea Emeldis" donated property"in pago Matisconensi in villam…Morgonum" to Cluny by charterdated to [987/96], subscribed by "Berardi, Wichardi et Letaudi filiorumipsorum"[660].
- see below.
3. LETAUD . "Umbertus, Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus…"witnessed the charter dated 978 under which "Vuichardus"donated property to Cluny[661],these five witnesses presumably being Guichard's brother Humbert, his wife andtheir three sons. "Humbertus et uxor meaEmeldis" donated property "in pago Matisconensi invillam…Morgonum" to Cluny by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by"Berardi, Wichardi et Letaudi filiorum ipsorum". "Umbertus et uxor mea Aimeldis" donated property"in pago Lugdunensi" to Cluny by charter dated 994, subscribedby "Berardi, Wicardi, Letaudi et filiorum eius", the subscribers presumably being the sons of the joint donorsdespite the wording of the document. "Quidamnobilis Humbertus…cum uxore sua…Hemelt cum filiis ac filiabus…Wicardus,Lietoldus" confirmed his father’s donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu,for the souls of "patris sui Berardi et matris sue Wandalmodis",by charter dated to [990/1000], signed by "Berardi, Wicardi…".
4. [HUGUES. "Ricoarie uxoris eius ac filii eorum Humberti, Hugonis avunculi eius"subscribed the charter dated to [1031/60] under which "Wicardus veniensde Bellijoco" donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon "recordanspeccata…pater suus Wicardus". Ifavunculus is given its literal interpretation, Hugueswould have been the maternal uncle of Guichard [I]. If this is correct, itwould also explain the absence of Hugues from the two charters dated 994 and to[987/96] which are subscribed by the three known sons of Humbert [I].]
5. ETIENNE . Guichenon names "Etienne, Beraurd, Elisabeth, Wandelmode" as younger children of Humbert & his wife but does not citethe primary source on which this is based.
6. BERAUD . Guichenon names "Etienne, Beraurd, Elisabeth, Wandelmode" as younger children of Humbert & his wife but does not citethe primary source on which this is based.
7. ELISABETH . Guichenon names "Etienne, Beraurd, Elisabeth, Wandelmode" as younger children of Humbert & his wife but does not citethe primary source on which this is based.
8. WANDELMODE . Guichenon names "Etienne, Beraurd, Elisabeth, Wandelmode" as younger children of Humbert & his wife but does not citethe primary source on which this is based.
GUICHARD[II], son of HUMBERT [I] &his wife Emeldis --- (-[1031/50]). "Umbertus,Ameldus, Berardus, Vuichardus, Letaudus…" witnessed the charter dated978 under which "Vuichardus" donated property to Cluny, these five witnesses presumably being Guichard's brother Humbert,his wife and their three sons. "Humbertus etuxor mea Emeldis" donated property "in pago Matisconensi invillam…Morgonum" to Cluny by charter dated to [987/96], subscribed by"Berardi, Wichardi et Letaudi filiorum ipsorum". "Umbertus et uxor mea Aimeldis" donated property"in pago Lugdunensi" to Cluny by charter dated 994, subscribedby "Berardi, Wicardi, Letaudi et filiorum eius", the subscribers presumably being the sons of the joint donorsdespite the wording of the document. "Quidamnobilis Humbertus…cum uxore sua…Hemelt cum filiis ac filiabus…Wicardus,Lietoldus" confirmed his father’s donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu,for the souls of "patris sui Berardi et matris sue Wandalmodis",by charter dated to [990/1000], signed by "Berardi, Wicardi…". "Wichardus" donatedproperty "in pago Augustodunensi…in villa Mozocst" to Clunyby undated charter dated to [993/1048], subscribed by "Adelaidis uxoriseius, Wichardi filii eius". "Wichardus" donated property "inloco…Rocam in villa Quinciaco" to Cluny by charter dated 1020,subscribed by "Adeledis uxoris eius, Wichardi filii eius".
mADELAIDE, daughter of ---. "Wichardus" donated property "in loco…Rocamin villa Quinciaco" to Cluny by charter dated 1020, subscribed by"Adeledis uxoris eius, Wichardi filii eius".
Guichard [II] & his wife had fourchildren:
1. GUICHARD [III] (-after 31 Mar 1070). "Wichardus" donated property "in loco…Rocamin villa Quinciaco" to Cluny by charter dated 1020, subscribed by"Adeledis uxoris eius, Wichardi filii eius".
- see below.
2. [HUGUES(-[after 1076]). A charter dated 1076 recalls the foundation of Notre-Dame deBeaujeu and lists donations, including those of "Huguo et Guichardus etStephanus cum filiis ac filiabus nostris de Bellojoco" confirmingdonations by "Berardus et Vuandalmodis atque Humbertus cum filiis acfiliabus eorum, parentibus nostris". Bouchard suggests that the three wereGuichard [III] and his two brothers. However, the fact that Guichard is named after his supposedbrother Hugues suggests that this interpretation may not be correct.] m ---. The name of Hugues's wife is not known. Hugues & his wife had [two] children:
a) GUIGUES (-[after 10 Nov 1090]). "Stephanus [de Bellojoco]"donated property to Cluny with the consent of "Wigo filius Hugonisconsobrinus eius, necnon etiam Humbertus, Wichardus atque Dalmatius filiiWichardi, consobrini ipsius similiter…atque Wichardi monachi consobrini ipsiusStephani" by charter dated [1070]. ["Dalmatius cognomento de Verneis" donated"in villa de Stopis in loco…Fontanellis…[et] in villa de Gercione"to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by charter dated 10 Nov 1090, signed by "Guigoniset Stephani nepotum meorum".]
b) [GUICHARD(-after [1070]). "Stephanus [de Bellojoco]" donated propertyto Cluny with the consent of "Wigo filius Hugonis consobrinus eius,necnon etiam Humbertus, Wichardus atque Dalmatius filii Wichardi, consobriniipsius similiter…atque Wichardi monachi consobrini ipsius Stephani" bycharter dated [1070][682]. Although this document does not name the father of "Wichardi monachi",it is likely that this was Hugues de Beaujeu.]
3. [ETIENNE(-[after 1076]). A charter dated 1076 recalls the foundation of Notre-Dame deBeaujeu and lists donations, including those of "Huguo et Guichardus etStephanus cum filiis ac filiabus nostris de Bellojoco" confirmingdonations by "Berardus et Vuandalmodis atque Humbertus cum filiis acfiliabus eorum, parentibus nostris". Bouchard suggests that the three were Guichard [III] and his twobrothers[684]. However, the fact that Guichard is named after his supposed brother Huguessuggests that this interpretation may not be correct.] m ---. The name of Etienne's wife is not known. Etienne & his wife had [two] children:
a) [ETIENNE(-after 1090). Bouchard suggests that he and his brother were sons of theolder Etienne[685]. However, no primary source in which he is named suggests that this may becorrect, apart from their names. "Stephanus [de Bellojoco]"donated property to Cluny with the consent of "Wigo filius Hugonisconsobrinus eius, necnon etiam Humbertus, Wichardus atque Dalmatius filiiWichardi, consobrini ipsius similiter…atque Wichardi monachi consobrini ipsiusStephani" by charter dated [1070]. ["Dalmatius cognomento de Verneis" donated"in villa de Stopis in loco…Fontanellis…[et] in villa de Gercione"to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by charter dated 10 Nov 1090, signed by "Guigoniset Stephani nepotum meorum".] "Stephanus" donated land in "pagoLugdunensi in parroectia Draciaci in villa Bossedo" to Notre-Dame deBeaujeu, for the soul of "fratris sui Letaldi" after thelatter was killed and the donor himself wounded, by charter dated 1090, signedby "Umberti, Auxilie uxoris sue…".]
b) [LETAUD(-1090). Bouchard suggests that he and his brother were sons of the olderEtienne[689]. However, no primary source in which he is named suggests that this may becorrect, apart from their names. "Stephanus" donated land in"pago Lugdunensi in parroectia Draciaci in villa Bossedo" toNotre-Dame de Beaujeu, for the soul of "fratris sui Letaldi"after the latter was killed and the donor himself wounded, by charter dated1090, signed by "Umberti, Auxilie uxoris sue…".]
4. WANDELMODE . A charter dated 1076 recalls the foundation of Notre-Dame deBeaujeu and lists donations, including the donation by "Vuandalmodissoror domini Guichardi" of "una vicaria…secus Arderim".
GUICHARD[III], son of GUICHARD [II] [Seigneur deBeaujeu] & his wife Adelaide --- (-after 31 Mar 1070). "Wichardus"donated property "in loco…Rocam in villa Quinciaco" to Clunyby charter dated 1020, subscribed by "Adeledis uxoris eius, Wichardifilii eius"[692]. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to[1031/60] under which "Wicardus veniens de Bellijoco" donatedproperty to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon "recordans peccata…pater suusWicardus", subscribed by "Ricoarie uxoris eius ac filii eorumHumberti, Hugonis avunculi eius".
mRICHOARA[de Salornay, daughter of ROCLENUS & his wifeTesta ---]. Guichenon names the wife of Guichard [III] as Richoara de Salornay, although the editor of the 1874 edition says that this is notcertain in the absence of any document which proves her parentage. "Wichardus miles de Bellojoco" donated property"in comitatu Matisconensi in villa Brurericus in agro Biliaco"to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon by charter dated to [1031/62] subscribed by "uxoriseius Ricoare et filiorum eius Humberti, Guichardi et Dalmacii". "Ricoarie uxoris eius ac filii eorum Humberti, Hugonisavunculi eius" subscribed the charter dated to [1031/60] under which"Wicardus veniens de Bellijoco" donated property toSaint-Vincent-de-Mâcon "recordans peccata…pater suus Wicardus". She is named with her husband and sons in charters dated to[1031/60]. Richoara donated the church of Vitry to Cluny for the souls of"patris mee Rocleni et matris mee Tedce et sponsi mei domni Wichardi"by charter dated [1055] subscribed by "Joceranni Rufi,Wichardi, Umberti, Wichardi, Dalmatii, Gaumarii, Petri". By a second charter dated [1055] "Richoara uxor Wichardide Bellojoco" donated the church of Vitry with the consent of "viromeo Wichardo et filiis meis Humberto et Dalmatio et filiabus meis" toCluny, which confirms that after the death of Richoara "Lebaldus deIgonia gener eius" was obliged to accept this donation to settle adispute with the abbey[698].
Guichard [III] & his wife had sevenchildren:
1. HUMBERT [II] (-[1102/03]). "Wichardusmiles de Bellojoco" donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon bycharter dated to [1031/62] subscribed by "uxoris eius Ricoare etfiliorum eius Humberti, Guichardi et Dalmacii". "Ricoarie uxoris eius ac filii eorum Humberti, Hugonisavunculi eius" subscribed the charter dated to [1031/60] under which"Wicardus veniens de Bellijoco" donated property toSaint-Vincent-de-Mâcon "recordans peccata…pater suus Wicardus". "Stephanus [de Bellojoco]" donated property toCluny with the consent of "Wigo filius Hugonis consobrinus eius, necnonetiam Humbertus, Wichardus atque Dalmatius filii Wichardi, consobrini ipsiussimiliter…atque Wichardi monachi consobrini ipsius Stephani" bycharter dated [1070][701]. ["Humbertus Beljocensis", who was married to "filiamAmedei comitis Savoiensis", donated property "Carruptum…[et]Capolerium" to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by undated charter, dated in thecompilation to [1080/90][702]. As noted discussed more fully below under Humbert [II]’s second wife, it ispossible that this charter relates to Humbert [III] Seigneur de Beaujeu,assuming that the speculative dating is incorrect.] "Umberti, Auxilieuxoris sue" subscribed the charter dated 1090 which records thedonation to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by "Stephanus". "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia et infantes eorumGuicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed the donation toNotre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094. m firstlyWANDELMODE de Thiern,daughter of GUILLAUME de Thiern & his wife Adelaide de Chalon. The primarysource which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m secondly ([1080])AUXILIA,daughter of --- (-[6 Sep] after 1094). "Auxilia uxor domni Humberti"donated property to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by undated charter, dated in thecompilation to [1090][705]. "Umberti, Auxilie uxoris sue" subscribed the charter dated1090 which records the donation to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by "Stephanus". "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia et infantes eorumGuicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed the donation toNotre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094. According toEuropäische Stammtafeln, she wasAuxilia de Savoie,daughter ofAmédée II Comte de Savoie & his wife Jeanne [de Genève]. Presumably this supposition is based on the undated charter,dated in the compilation to [1080/90], under which "HumbertusBeljocensis", who was married to "filiam Amedei comitisSavoiensis", donated property "Carruptum…[et] Capolerium"to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu[709]. Guichenon suggests that there is confusion between Auxilia and Alix de Savoie, wife of Humbert [III] Seigneur de Beaujeu (see below). The basis for dating the charter in question to [1080/90] has notbeen ascertained and, assuming that this does not depend on dating the churchdignitaries who are named in the document ("Petri, Guiscardi etStephani supradictæ ecclesie"), this confusion appears possible. Thenecrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records "Humberti et Auxilie uxorisdomini Bellijoci" on "VII Id Sep", but it is not clear which death is commemorated. Humbert [II]& his second wife had six children:
a) GUICHARD [IV] (-Cluny 23 Sep 1137). "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia et infantes eorum Guicchardus etHumbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed the donation to Notre-Dame deBeaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094.
- see below.
b) HUMBERT . "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia et infantes eorumGuicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed the donation toNotre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094.
c) GUIGUES . "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia et infantes eorumGuicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed the donation toNotre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094.
d) HUGUES (-Nov 1127). "Domnus Humbertus et uxor sua…Auxilia etinfantes eorum Guicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo" confirmed thedonation to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charter dated 1094. Canon at Mâcon and Lyon, Abbé de Saint-Just at Lyon by [1117].
e) ELISABETH . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not beenidentified.
f) WANDELMODE. The primary sourcewhich confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m [as his first/second wife,]RENARD[III]Comte de Joigny,son of RENARD [II] Comte de Joigny & his wife Vaindemonde de Courtenay(-1150).
2. GUICHARD (-after [1070]). "Wichardus miles de Bellojoco"donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon by charter dated to [1031/62]subscribed by "uxoris eius Ricoare et filiorum eius Humberti, Guichardiet Dalmacii"[716]. His parentage is recorded in charters dated between 1031 and 1060. "Stephanus[de Bellojoco]" donated property to Cluny with the consent of "Wigofilius Hugonis consobrinus eius, necnon etiam Humbertus, Wichardus atqueDalmatius filii Wichardi, consobrini ipsius similiter…atque Wichardi monachiconsobrini ipsius Stephani" by charter dated [1070].
3. DALMAS (-1090 or after). "Wichardus miles de Bellojoco"donated property to Saint-Vincent-de-Mâcon by charter dated to [1031/62]subscribed by "uxoris eius Ricoare et filiorum eius Humberti, Guichardiet Dalmacii"[718]. His parentage is recorded in charters dated between 1031 and 1060. "Stephanus[de Bellojoco]" donated property to Cluny with the consent of "Wigofilius Hugonis consobrinus eius, necnon etiam Humbertus, Wichardus atqueDalmatius filii Wichardi, consobrini ipsius similiter…atque Wichardi monachiconsobrini ipsius Stephani" by charter dated [1070]. m ---. The name ofDalmas's wife is not known. Dalmas & his wife had one child:
a) daughter . Guichenon refers to the onlydaughter of Dalmas de Beaujeu, married to Guy de Chabeu, but does not cite theprimary source on which this is based. mGUY de Chabeu, son of ---.
4. HUGUES . "Umbertus de Bellojoco et mater meaRichoara et fratres mei Vuichardus, Dalmacius et Hugo" donated the church of Mont Melard to Savigny by charter dated 1081.
5. daughter. The origin of the wife of Liébaud de Digoine is determined from the secondcharter dated [1055] under which "Richoara uxor Wichardi de Bellojoco"donated the church of Vitry with the consent of "viro meo Wichardo etfiliis meis Humberto et Dalmatio et filiabus meis" to Cluny, whichconfirms that after the death of Richoara "Lebaldus de Igonia genereius" was obliged to accept this donation to settle a dispute with theabbey[722]. mLIEBAUD[I]Seigneur de Digoine, son ofJOSSERAND Seigneur de Digoine & his wife ---. "Jocerannus de Digonia" donated property to Cluny, confirmed after his death by "Letbaudus de Digonia filius eius…filius ipsius Leubaudi, Letbaudus iunior",by two undated charters which refer to the unnamed wife of "Letbaudus[senior]"[723].
6. ALSINDE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage hasnot been identified. mGUIGUES, son of --- (-22 Apr 1075).
7. WANDELMODE. The primarysource which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. mGUILLAUME[I]Comte de Lyon et de Forez,son of ARTAUD [II] Comte de Lyon et de Forez & his wife Raymonde ---(-after 1097).
GUICHARD[IV], son of HUMBERT [II][Seigneur de Beaujeu] & his second wife Auxilia --- (-Cluny 23 Sep 1137). He "Domnus Humbertus et uxorsua…Auxilia et infantes eorum Guicchardus et Humbertus et Guigo et Ugo"confirmed the donation to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by Herbert de Senecé by charterdated 1094[724]. Seigneur de Beaujeu. "Vichardus de Beljoco" signed theundated charter, dated to [1095/1120] under which "DurannusBeljoecensis ecclesie tunc decanus cim germanis meis Berardo et Pontio etnepote nostro Letbaldo" confirmed donations to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu. He retired to Cluny. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeurecords the death "IX Kal Oct" of "Guichardus Bellijoci in Cluniacensi monasterio anno 1137".
m(after 23 May 1107)LUCIENNEde Rochefort,daughterof GUY [II] "le Rouge" de Rochefort Seigneur de Rochefort-en-Yvelines& his second wife Adelais de Crécy dame de Gournay-sur-Marne ([1090/95]-6May, 1138 or after). Her betrothal to Louis de France, later Louis VI King of France, is recorded by Orderic Vitalis, who calls her "Luciana", names her father and specifies that she later married "Guiscardode Bello Loco"[727]. "Luciana soror Hugonis de Creciaco"donated her property "apud Agglias et Buxiacum" to Longpont,with the consent of "Ludovicus rex Francorum quia ex eius feodo erat",in the presence of "Hugone de Creciaco…Radulfo comite, Manasse deTurnomio…et Beatrix uxor eius", by charter dated to [1137]. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "IINon Mai" of "Luciana…mater domini Humberti Bellijoci"[729].
Guichard [IV] & his wife had eightchildren:
1. GUICHARD de Beaujeu ([1108/10?]-18 Aug after 1118). The primary source which confirms themention in 1118 of Guichard and his two named sisters (see below) has not beenidentified. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "XVKal Sep" of "Vuichardus Belijocensis filiusdomini Humberti"[730].
2. GAUTHIER de Beaujeu . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not beenidentified. Canon at Beaujeu.
3. BAUDOUINde Beaujeu (-26 Jul ----,young). The necrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "VIIKal Aug" of "Bauduinus puer filius Guichardi domini Bellijoci".
4. [ETIENNE de Beaujeu. Deacon: "Stephanus Beljocensis decanus" isnamed in, and also witnessed, a charter dated to [1144/66]. The document contains no reference to any relationship with thefamily of the Seigneurs de Beaujeu, although this is a possibility as Etiennewas a family name used in previous generations.]
5. ALIX de Beaujeu . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not beenidentified. 1118.
6. MARIE de Beaujeu . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not beenidentified. 1118.
7. [daughter. Her parentage and marriage areassumed from the charter dated to [1170] under which "Humbertus deBellojoco" confirmed that "Guigo comes Forensis nepos meus"relinquished claims over Savigny abbey. mGUY[I]Comte de Lyon et de Forez, son of GUIGUES RAYMOND d'Albon& his wife Ita Raymond de Forez ([1095]-26 or 27 Oct 1138).]
8. HUMBERT [III]de Beaujeu ([1120]-[late-Oct[1192]/1193]). The primary source whichconfirms his parentage has not been identified. Seigneur de Beaujeu. He went on crusade in 1142, joining the Templars in Jerusalem but giving up theOrder on his return. "Humberto…de Bellojoco et filiis eiusdem Gui etHumberto…" witnessed the charter dated 16 Jul 1158 under which "Guigocomes Forensis" granted safe passage to the Knights Hospitallers. "Humbertus de Bellojoco" confirmed that "Guigocomes Forensis nepos meus" relinquished claims over Savigny abbey,which arose after "vicecomitem de Poliniac et filium suum Heracium"were captured, by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Guido deGarlanda et Guido Pincerna et Guido de Capreosa consanguineus meus…". "Umbertum de Bello Joco patrem” and “Umbertumfilium suum" made a peace agreement by charter dated 30 Mar 1184. ["Humbertus Beljocensis", who was married to"filiam Amedei comitis Savoiensis", donated property "Carruptum…[et]Capolerium" to Notre-Dame de Beaujeu by undated charter, dated in thecompilation to [1080/90][737]. As discussed more fully above under the second wife of Humbert [II] Seigneur deBeaujeu, it is possible that this charter relates to Humbert [III], assumingthat the speculative dating is incorrect.] "Umbertus Bellijoci” ceded“castellum Montis Malasti et castellaniam et terram...in preposituraRonengs, Polleivum...castellum Limanni et castellaniam Pomerium...FrancamVillam...Chamelletum...Amplum Puteum...Grandem Rivum...Pratrum Major...SanctumBonitum...Becias...Bella Rochi...Sanctum Germanum...” to “Guigone comiteForensi..." by charter dated end-Oct [1192]. Humbert [III] presumably died before the [1193/95] charter of hisgrandson Guichard [V], cited below. m ([1140])ALIX[Elise]de Savoie, daughter of AMEDEE III Comte de Savoie & hisfirst wife Adelaide --- ([1123/25]-). Her origin is alluded to in theChronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "pater Wichardi [de Belloico] senior Humbertus" as "nepos ex sorore comitisSabaudie", although she is not named in this source. Her birth date range is estimated based on the birth of hersecond son in 1142, as shown inEuropäische Stammtafeln.Dame de Châteauneuf-en-Valromey, de Virieu-le-Grand, et deCordon-en-Bugey[741]. "Amedeus comes et marchio" confirmed donations toSaint-Sulpice en Bugey, for the soul of "filii mei Humberti",by charter dated to [1148], which also names "uxore mea Matildi",confirmed by "Aalasia comitissa de Bello Joco…cum filio meo Guichardo". Humbert [III] & his wife had five children:
a) HUGUES de Beaujeu ([1140/42?]-[before 16 Jul 1158?]). A manuscript genealogy of theCabinet de d'Hozier refers to "une charte de 1194" which names"Hug, Guichard, Humbert et Guy" as the children of "Humbertet Alexie sa femme"[743]. No other indication concerning this charter has been found: maybe it has notsurvived. The name order suggests that Hugues was his parents' oldest son,assuming that the document was correctly recorded by d’Hozier. Publishedsecondary sources,Europäische Stammtafeln for example, showHugues as the third son: the basis for that suggestion has not been traced. Guichenon names "Hugues de Beaujeu" as father of Guicharde deBeaujeu, wife of Archambaud [VI] Vicomte de Comborn (see below for discussionabout Guicharde’s parentage)[744]. It is assumed that Hugues, if he was his father’s oldest son, died before 16Jul 1158 as he is not named with his father and two brothers "Humberto…deBellojoco et filiis eiusdem Gui et Humberto…" who witnessed thecharter of that date under which "Guigo comes Forensis"granted safe passage to the Knights Hospitallers.
b) GUICHARDde Beaujeu (-19 Aug 1165). A manuscript genealogy of theCabinet de d'Hozier refers to "unecharte de 1194" which names "Hug, Guichard, Humbert et Guy" as the children of "Humbert et Alexie sa femme". "Amedeus comes et marchio"confirmed donations to Saint-Sulpice en Bugey, for the soul of "filii meiHumberti", by charter dated to [1148], which also names "uxoremea Matildi", confirmed by "Aalasia comitissa de Bello Joco…cum filio meo Guichardo". "Humberto…de Bellojoco et filiiseiusdem Gui et Humberto…" witnessed the charter dated 16 Jul 1158under which "Guigo comes Forensis" granted safe passage to theKnights Hospitallers[748]. As noted below, maybe "Gui" in that document was an error for"Guichard". The primary source which confirms Guichard’s dateof death has not been identified.
c) HUMBERT [IV]de Beaujeu (-[1189]). A manuscript genealogy of theCabinet de d'Hozier refers to "une charte de 1194" which names "Hug,Guichard, Humbert et Guy" as the children of "Humbert etAlexie sa femme"[749].
- see below.
d) GUY de Beaujeu (-[16Jul 1158/1195]). A manuscript genealogy of theCabinet de d'Hozierrefers to "une charte de 1194" which names "Hug,Guichard, Humbert et Guy" as the children of "Humbert etAlexie sa femme"[750]. If that document is correctly reported, Guy was the fourth son. However,"Humberto…de Bellojoco et filiis eiusdem Gui et Humberto…"witnessed the charter dated 16 Jul 1158 under which "Guigo comesForensis" granted safe passage to the Knights Hospitallers, which suggests that Guy was one of his father’s older sons, unless"Gui" represents an error for "Guichard". Ashe is not named as second heir to Guichard [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu in thelatter's [1195] first testament (see below), Guy presumably died before thatdocument.
e) PONTIA de Beaujeu. The primarysource which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m as his first wife,GUILLAUME[IV]Comte de Mâcon,[titular]Comte de Vienne, son ofGERAUD [I] Comte de Mâcon, [titular] Comte de Vienne [Bourgogne-Comté] &his wife Maurette de Salins (-1224, bur [church of Tournus, Galilee]).
The identity of Guicharde's parents isunknown. The document cited below suggests that she was the surviving heir ofthe Beaujeu inheritance in [1195], jointly with the sister of Guichard [V]Seigneur de Beaujeu. Guicharde’s property interests in the barony of Beaujeuwere extensive, as confirmed by four charters dated between Oct 1246 and Jul1248 under which her two sons sold their rights, inherited from their mother,to Humbert [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu:
· A charter dated Oct 1246 records an agreementbetween "Bernardus de Comborn" [Guicharde’s older son Bernard[II] Vicomte de Comborn] and Humbert [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu [see below], underwhich Bernard renounced rights "in terra et baronia Bellijoci ex partedominæ Guichardæ quondam matris nostræ", in return for revenue grantedto "Archambaldo…vicecomiti de Comborn patri nostro" andassigned “in castellaniis sive baillivis suis de Chamelets, de Tiseio, deGrandirivo, et sancto Bonito, et de Bellarocha” by "dominusGuichardus de Bellojoco[Guichard [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu]quondam pateripsius Humberti", all held in fief from “prædicto Humberto dominoBellijoci”[752]. The previous grant between Guichard [V] to Guicharde’shusband, noted in this document, appears to relate to the former’s 18 Sep 1216testament cited below.
· "Bernard vicomte de Comborn etArchambaud son fils" requested Pope Innocent IV to confirm theprevious agreement, by charter dated 2 Sep 1247. The Pope’s confirmation has not been found, but his involvementemphasises the local importance of the properties in question.
· [Guicharde’s younger son] "Guichard deComborn, fils d’Archambaud, vicomte de Comborn" ceded his rights “surla baronnie de Beaujeu du chef de Guicharde sa mère” to "Humbert deBeaujeu”, in return for “cinquante livres de rente à lui assignées surles châtellenies de Chamelet, Thisy, Grandris, Saint-Bonnet, Belleroche...",by charter dated Jun 1248[754].
· "Guichardus de Comborn filius quondamArchambaudi bonæ memoriæ vicecomitis de Comborn" sold his rights “interra seu baronia Bellijoci...sita...in parrochiis de Cobbeysolles et de sanctoNicecio de Volgo et in castellaniis seu balliis de Chamelet, de Tysiaco, deGrandirivo, de sancto Bonito et de Bellarocha...” to "Humbertodomino Bellijoci" by charter dated Jul 1248.
Jean Bunot has highlighted that the extentof these properties suggests that Guicharde could only have transmitted herrights in Beaujeu to her sons if she was descended from the family through theagnatic line[756]. Assuming that is correct, there would presumably have been two branches of theBeaujeu family, one represented in [1195] by Guicharde, the other by Guichard[V] and his sister. The precise property split between the two branches would presumablyhave been agreed some time in the 1170s/1180s (documents now lost), maybearound the same time as Guicharde’s marriage to attract such a prominenthusband as the vicomte de Comborn. Presumably the arrangement would have beenconfirmed by the testament of Humbert [III] (also now lost).
Concerning Guicharde’s precise relationshipto the Beaujeu family, there appear to be two possibilities:
Firstly, her father could have been one ofHumbert [IV]’s (older?) brothers. As noted above, Guichenon names "Hugues de Beaujeu", probably oldest son of Humbert [III], as Guicharde’sfather (no source cited)[757]. However, that suggestion seems improbable if, as suggested above, Hugues died “[before16 Jul 1158?]”, especially in light of Guicharde’s possible [1184/87] marriage date. An alternative could be that Guichard, Humbert [III]’s second son, was herfather, which appears to fit better chronologically with her marriage date ifshe was born posthumously or just before he died (19 Aug 1165).
Secondly, if all Humbert [IV]’s brothersdied childless, Guicharde could have been descended from an (otherwiseunrecorded?) brother of Humbert [III]. It should be noted that Guicharde isnot named “de Beaujeu” in any of the sources in which she is mentioned. Inthis second case, therefore, one possibility is that Guicharde’s mother (daughteror granddaughter of Humbert [III]’s unidentified brother?) was the lastsurviving descendant of her branch of the Beaujeu family and transmitted herrights to her daughter (father unknown).
Since writing theabove, an anonymous (undated) commentary on the love poems of Bertrand de Born (incorporatedinto Antoine Thomas’s 1888 edition of the poems) has come to light, althoughThomas comments (referring to the texts of this commentary) that “comme ilest impossible le plus souvent d’en contrôler l’exactitude, nous nous borneronsà le reproduire”[758]. The commentary, as an introduction to Born’s poem “Eu m’escondisc”, records “madomnaGuischarda, de la molher del vescomte de Comborn, d’un valen domna que fo deBergonha, sor d’en Guischart de Beljoc” which if correct indicates that she was the sister of Guichard [V]Seigneur de Beaujeu who is named below, which contradicts the 1216 second testamentof Guichard [V] which names her “Guicharda consanguinea nostra” not “sorornostra”. Stroński also refers to this “ancienne biographieprovençale...(“vida”)” (still undated) with “dix-huit commentaires deschansons (“razos”)”, noting that “elle a toujours été acceptée par tousles critiques telle quelle” but stating that “Le but de la présenteétude est de démontrer que cette histoire amoureuse de Bertran de Born a étéinventée de toutes pièces par l’ancien biographe, qui n’avait aucuneconnaissance directe de l’époque du troubadour”. In a later chapter,Stroński discusses in particular “Guischardade Beaujeu” and concludes “une fois de plus, l’information de l’anciennebiographie n’est pas tout à fait exacte, comme le prouvent les documents concernantla famille de Beaujeu”, noting in particular Guichard [V]’s 1216 testament. The result isthat Guicharde’s parentage remains unproven.
1. GUICHARDE. "DominiVicardi Bellijoci" drew up a first testament dated to [1195], when hewas unmarried, leaving Beaujeu to his (unnamed) sister and Bugey ("terramde Beuzeis") to "Vicardo, filio domine Vicarde"[presumably Guichard de Comborn, younger son of this Guicharde]. "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names "Guichardaconsanguinea nostra" in his second testament dated 18 Sep 1216, whenrecording his agreement with her that Bugey should be left to the testator'sthird son instead of to Guicharde (hinting at the earlier testament dated to[1195] under which the testator left the territory to Guicharde's son). "Archambaldus vicecomes deComborn" recorded the burial "apud Obazinam" of"dominam Guischardam uxorem nostram" by charter dated May 1221. Her extensive property interests in Beaujeu are referenced in theOct 1246 charter cited under her son Bernard [II](follow her husband’s hyperlink). Her marriage is dated from her absence from the original text of theChronique de Geoffroy de Vigeois, which is dated to [1184]. m ([1184/87?])ARCHAMBAUD[VI]Vicomte de Comborn,son of ARCHAMBAUD [V] Vicomte de Comborn & his wife Jordana de Périgord(-1229 or after).
HUMBERT[IV]de Beaujeu, son of HUMBERT[III] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Alix [Elise] de Savoie (-[1189]). A manuscript genealogy of theCabinet de d'Hozier refers to "une charte de 1194" which names "Hug,Guichard, Humbert et Guy" as the children of "Humbert etAlexie sa femme"[766]. "Humberto…de Bellojoco et filiis eiusdem Gui et Humberto…"witnessed the charter dated 16 Jul 1158 under which "Guigo comesForensis" granted safe passage to the Knights Hospitallers. "Umbertum de Bello Joco patrem” and “Umbertumfilium suum" made a peace agreement by charter dated 30 Mar 1184. He died on the Third Crusade (the primary source which confirmsthat this information is correct has not been identified).
m ([1160]) as her second husband,AGNES de Thiern Dame de Montpensier-en-Auvergne, widow ofRAYMOND de Bourgogne Comte de Grignon [Capet], daughter of GUY de Thiern Seigneur de Montpensier & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage hasnot been identified. Her two marriages are deduced from the Chronicle ofAlberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "Agnes de Montepancerii inAlvernia" as the mother of "domni de Belloioco Wichardi"(her son by her second marriage) and specifies that she was also mother of"Mathilde comitisse Nivernensis". “Agnes comitissa de Monte Pancero etde Grinnumniaco” donated annual revenue to Cîteaux, for the souls of “domnimei Raimundi filiique nostri Hugonis”, by charter dated 1156 after Jun.
Humbert [IV] & his wife had threechildren:
1. GUICHARD [V]de Beaujeu (-Dover27 Sep 1216, bur Cluny[771]). The primary source which confirms hisparentage has not been identified. He succeeded his grandfather asSeigneurde Beaujeu. "Guichardum...de Bello Joco” swore allegiance tothe archbishop of Lyon for “feodorum...Villa Franca, Polliacum, castrum deChamallet, quod nuper a Guigone, filio comitis Forensis, in feodum recepit..."by charter dated to [1193/95]. "Domini Vicardi Bellijoci" drew up afirst testament dated to [1195], when he was unmarried, leaving Beaujeu to his(unnamed) sister and Bugey ("terram de Beuzeis") to "Vicardo,filio domine Vicarde". "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus"names his wife and children in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216[774]. He died fighting with the king's forces. The 13th centuryHistoire des ducs de Normandie et des roisd’Angleterre records that "Guichars de Biaugeu" died atthe siege of Dover[776]. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "V KalOct" of "Guichardus nobilissimus vir dominus Bellijoci"and "commemoracio domine Sibille uxoris sue". m ([1196/98])SIBYLLE de Hainaut,daughter of BAUDOUIN VIII Count of Flanders [BAUDOUIN V Comte de Hainaut] &his wife Marguerite I Ctss of Flanders (-9 Jan 1217, bur Cluny). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines in 1191 names "Elizabeth Francie reginam…Hyolenz uxorem Petri Autisiodorensis et Sibiliam domnamBellioci uxorem Wichardi" as the three daughters of "Balduinus[Haynaco]"[779]. "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names "uxoret amica nostra Sibilla" in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. Guichard [V] & his wife had eight children:
a) HUMBERT [V]de Beaujeu (-Egypt25 Jul 1250, bur Cluny). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his sons "Guichardofilio nostro…Henrico…duos minores…primogenitum nostrum Humbertum…quartum filiumnostrum et minorem", specifying that Humbert was appointed Seigneur deBeaujeu, in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. He succeeded his father in 1216 asSeigneur de Beaujeu.
- see below.
b) GUICHARDde Beaujeu (-before 1256). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his sons "Guichardo filionostro…Henrico…duos minores…primogenitum nostrum Humbertum…quartum filiumnostrum et minorem", specifying that Guichard was appointed Seigneurde Montpensier, in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names "fratremmeum Guichardum dominum Montis Pancerii et dilectum meum Raynaldum dominumBaugiaci et Raynaldum de Foresio" in his testament dated Jul 1248.
- SEIGNEURS deMONTPENSIER.
c) HENRIde Beaujeu (-before 1264). "Guichardus Belli Jocidominus" names his sons "Guichardo filio nostro…Henrico…duosminores…primogenitum nostrum Humbertum…quartum filium nostrum et minorem",specifying that Henri was appointed Seigneur de Bugey, in his testament dated18 Sep 1216[784].
d) LOUIS de Beaujeu (-23 Aug----). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his sons"Guichardo filio nostro…Henrico…duos minores…primogenitum nostrumHumbertum…quartum filium nostrum et minorem" specifying that heentrusted his youngest son to "domino et consanguineo nostro Renaldo Lionensi archiepiscopo" to become a canon in his testament dated 18Sep 1216[785]. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "VI KalSep" of "dom Ludovicus de Bellijoco canonicus noster".
e) AGNESde Beaujeu (-11 Jul 1231, bur Clairvaux). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names hisdaughters "Agnetam primogenitam nostram…filiam autem nostramMargaritam…Philippam autem filiam nostram…minorem autem filiam nostram Sibillam"in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the secondmarriage of "Theobaldus comes Campaniensis" and "Agnetemsororem Humberti filiam Wichardi de Belloioco". m (1222) as his secondwife,THIBAUT IV Comte de Champagne,son of THIBAUT III Comte de Champagne & his wife Infanta doña Blanca deNavarra (Pamplona 3 May 1201-Pamplona 8 Jul 1253, bur Pamplona). He succeededhis maternal uncle in 1234 asTEOBALDO I"le Grand"King of Navarre.
f) MARGUERITE de Beaujeu(-16 Nov ----). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his daughters"Agnetam primogenitam nostram…filiam autem nostram Margaritam…Philippamautem filiam nostram…minorem autem filiam nostram Sibillam", providingfor the betrothal of Marguerite to "Henrico filio comitis Willelmi Masconensis" in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. The necrology of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "XVIKal Dec" of "Marguarita filia domini Guichardi de Bellijoco etSibyllæ uxoris eius". Betrothed (1216) toHENRI de Vienne, son of GUILLAUME [IV] Comte de Mâcon, [titular] Comte de Vienne & his second wifeScholastique de Champagne (-Geneva 1233). Seigneur de Montmorot et deVadans. [Titular] Comte de Vienne.
g) PHILIPPA de Beaujeu . "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names hisdaughters "Agnetam primogenitam nostram…filiam autem nostramMargaritam…Philippam autem filiam nostram…minorem autem filiam nostram Sibillam",entrusting Philippa to his sister Alix, who was by then a nun at Fontevraud, inhis testament dated 18 Sep 1216. .
h) SIBYLLEde Beaujeu (before1216-1265, bur St Vincent de Mâcon). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names hisdaughters "Agnetam primogenitam nostram…filiam autem nostramMargaritam…Philippam autem filiam nostram…minorem autem filiam nostram Sibillam"in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. The marriage contract of "Humbertus dominusBellijoci…Sibillam sororem meam" and "Rainaldo domino Balgiaco"is dated Jan 1229[793]. The death of "comitissa de Balgiaco uxor quondam Petri le Gros"is recorded "1265 Kal Aug" and her burial at Saint-Vincent deMâcon is recorded in an epitaph at the abbey. m firstly (1 Jan 1229)RENAUD[IV]Seigneur de Bâgé, son of ULRIC[V] Seigneur de Bâgé et de Bresse & his second wife Alexandrine de Vienne[Bourgogne-Comté] (-before Mar 1250). msecondlyPIERRE "leGros"de Brancion Seigneur deVisargent, son of ---.
2. ALIXde Beaujeu (-17 Dec [1219]). "R de Niv" grantedprivileges to the monks of Cluny with the consent of "uxore mea Aalide"by charter dated 1188[795]. "Domini Vicardi Bellijoci" drew up a first testamentdated to [1195], when he was unmarried, leaving Beaujeu to his (unnamed) sisterand Bugey ("terram de Beuzeis") to "Vicardo, filiodomine Vicarde"[796]. "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" entrusted hisdaughter Philippa to "sorori nostre quondam de Tournouerre comitisse"in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. "R[ainaldus] de Niv[ernis]" granted concessionsto Cluny "uxore mea Aalide laudante" by charter dated 1188. She became a nun at Fontevraud after her husband died. mRENAUD de NeversSeigneur de Decize, son of GUILLAUME [IV] Comte de Nevers & his wife Idavon Sponheim [Carinthia] (-Acre 5 Aug 1191).
3. PIERREde Beaujeu . The primarysource which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Provost of LaCharité-sur-Loire 1219.
HUMBERT[V]de Beaujeu, son of GUICHARD[V] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Sibylle de Hainaut (-Egypt25 Jul 1250, bur Cluny). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his sons "Guichardofilio nostro…Henrico…duos minores…primogenitum nostrum Humbertum…quartum filiumnostrum et minorem", specifying that Humbert was appointed Seigneur deBeaujeu, in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216. He succeeded his father in 1216 asSeigneur de Beaujeu. He went to Constantinople in 1239. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci"names "Margarita uxor mea" his son "Guichardum…"his daughters "Ysabellis filia mea…Sybilla filia mea…filius Byatricisfilie mee…filiam meam Margaritam", specifying that Isabelle was "nuncuxorem Raynaldi de Foresio" and would inherit if his son Guichard diedwithout issue, that Sibylle was "nunc uxorem Ademarii de Peyters""fratrem meum Guichardum dominum Montis Pancerii et dilectum meumRaynaldum dominum Baugiaci et Raynaldum de Foresio" in his testamentdated Jul 1248.
m (contract 18 Jul 1218)MARGUERITE deBâgé Dame de Miribel, daughter of GUY [I] Seigneur de Bâgé & hiswife --- (-20 Dec before Mar 1252). The marriage contract of "Guido deBalgiaco…filiam meam primogenitam Margaritam" and "Humberto deBellijoco" is dated 18 Jul 1218. A charter dated Jul 1229 records an agreement between "Margaritadomina Bellijoci" and the abbot of l’Isle-Barbe regarding "rebusad castelli Miribelli", donated by "Guigo de Balgiaco dominusMiribelli" for his burial at the abbey. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names "Margaritauxor mea" in his testament dated Jul 1248. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death"XIII Kal Jan" of "Marguarita domina Bellijocis".
Humbert [V] & his wife had fivechildren:
1. GUICHARD [VI]de Beaujeu (-8 or 9 May1265). "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his son "Guichardum…" in his testamentdated Jul 1248[806]. He succeeded his father in 1250 asSeigneur de Beaujeu. The AnniversaryBook of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "VIII Id Mai"of "Guichardus dominus Bellijoci, Belleville sepultus",referring on the same date to "Humbertus pater eius qui decessit inpartibus transmarinis…domina Margarita soror eiusdem domina de Monte S Johannis"[807]. m (Papal dispensation 14 Nov 1250,[1260]) as her first husband,BLANCHEde Salins, daughter of JEAN [I] "le Sage" Comte de Chalon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his second wife Isabelle de Courtenay(-1306). Pope Innocent IV issued a dispensation for the marriage of “nobiliviro G. nato quondam...domini Bellijoci” and “Blanca nata J. comitisBurgundiæ domini Salinensis”, despite “quarto consanguinitatis gradu”,dated 14 Nov 1250[808]. “Jehans cuens de Bourgoigne et sires de Salins” granted “Rochefort,Saint-Juliain, Orgelet et Valnantois” to “es enfanz que nous avonsde…Ysabel…Johan, Estevenet et Perrenin…dame Blanche dame de Biaujuel”, bycharter dated 25 Mar 1263[809]. “Jean comte de Bourgogne seigneur de Salins” requested Thibaut V Comtede Champagne to take homage for Fontaine-Macon from “Blanche sa fille jadisépouse de Guichard seigneur de Beaujeu” by charter dated 1267. She married secondly (1268)Béraud[VII]Seigneur de Mercœur. "Blanchede Châlon dame de Belleville, veuve de Guichard sire de Beaujeu et ensuite deBéraud de Mercœur fils de Béraud de Mercœur" donated property to thefrères mineurs de Villefranche by charter dated Jun 1282. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between themonks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominamBlanchiam, relictam domini Guichardi, quondam domini Bellijoci”.
2. ISABELLEde Beaujeu (-Jan or 22 Aug 1297). "Guidonemcomitem Forisiensem et Raynaudum de Forisio fratres" and "Humbertumdominum Bellijoci" agreed the dowry for the daughter of the latter"Elizabeth…relictam Simonis quondam domini de Luzi in uxoremRaynaudo supradicto" by charter dated Dec 1247. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names hisdaughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricis filie mee…Margaritam",specifying that Isabelle was "nunc uxorem Raynaldi de Foresio"and would inherit if his son Guichard died without issue, in his testamentdated Jul 1248[814]. She succeeded her brother in 1265 asDame de Beaujeu. A charter dated[1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicumdominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Ysabellam matrem suam,relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis, patris sui”. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death"XI Kal Sep" of "domina Ysabella comitissa Forensisdomina Bellijoci, soror domini Guichardi". m firstly ([1240])SIMON[II]de Semur Seigneur de Luzy, sonof DAMAS de Semur Seigneur de Luzy & his wife Beatrix de Vignory (-before1247). m secondly (Feb or Nov 1247)RENAUD[I]Comte de Forez,son of GUY [IV] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his first wife Philippa [Mathilde] de Dampierre (-13 Nov 1270).
3. SIBYLLEde Beaujeu (-after Jul 1248). "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his daughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricisfilie mee…Margaritam", specifying that Sibylle was "nuncuxorem Ademarii de Peyters", in his testament dated Jul 1248. Dame de Belleroche. Under her testament dated Mar 1249, "Alaysde Roians, domina castri Sancti Johannis de Bornay, uxor quondam nobilis viridom Ose Sicce" bequeathes property to "Dome Sibilleuxori nobilis viri domi Audemari de Pictavia, nepotis mei…nobilemdomam Flotam filiam meam…". She was later known asFLEUR(or "Flote" assuming that there is a transcription error in thefollowing document) as shown by the charter dated Mar 1317 under which "Guichardusdominus Belli-ioci et…Guichardus de Marziaco miles" confirmed "castrumde Bellarupe" to "Aymarus de Pictavia Comes Valentinensissenior" from the succession of "dominæ Floræ quondam matrissuæ filiæque quondam…Humberti quondam domini Belli-ioci". m (before 1243) as hisfirst wife,AYMAR[III]de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois,son of GUILLAUME de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his wife Flotte de Royans (-1277, bur Bonlieu).
4. BEATRIX de Beaujeu(-[before Jul 1248]). "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his daughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricisfilie mee…Margaritam", in his testament dated Jul 1248, which suggests that Beatrix was deceased at the time. A charterdated 1 Jul 1299 records an agreement between "Robert comte d’Auvergneet de Boulogne, Béatrix sa femme, Guillaume de Bourbon sire de Bessay, etMathilde sa femme, lesdites Béatrix et Mathilde filles de Faucon seigneur deMontgascon" and "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" relatingto the succession of "Humbert jadis sire de Beaujeu et d’Isabelle safille", Béatrix and Mathilde representing "leur grand’mèreBéatrix de Beaujeu, qui avait épousé Robert de Mongascon, père dudit Faucon". m as his first wife,ROBERTSeigneur de Montgascon, son of --- (-after May 1255).
5. MARGUERITEde Beaujeu (-18 Jan 1260). "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his daughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricisfilie mee…Margaritam" in his testament dated Jul 1248. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not beenidentified. Prioress at Pelletins. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame deBeaujeu records the death "VIII Id Mai" of "Guichardusdominus Bellijoci, Belleville sepultus", referring on the same date to"…domina Margarita soror eiusdem domina de Monte S Johannis"and on "VI Id Mai" to "domina Margarita de Monte S Johannis"[823]. mBERAUD dela Mothe-Saint-Jean, son of --- (-before 1248).
The primary sources which confirm theparentage and marriages of the members of this family have not been identified,unless otherwise stated below.
LOUIS de Forez, sonof RENAUD Comte de Forez Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Elisabeth de Beaujeu (-23 Aug 1295). The testamentof "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is datedJun 1270 and names "Guiotum filium meum…Ludovico filio meo clerico…". He succeeded in 1272 asSeigneur deBeaujeu et de Dombes. "Ludovicus dominusBellijoci" confirmed the rights of "villa Tysiaci"granted by "Humberti quondam domini Bellijoic, avi nostri…bonæ memoriænobilis viri Guichardi avunculi nostri quondam domini Bellijoci, necnon…matrisnostræ Isabellæ Comitissæ Forensis, dominæ quondam Bellijoci", bycharter dated Feb 1274[825]. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Clunyand "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominamYsabellam matrem suam, relictam domini Raynaudi, quondam comitis Forensis,patris sui”, “dominam Johannam, relictam Guidonis, quondam fratris dictiLudovici, et comitis Forensis”, “dominam Blanchiam, relictam dominiGuichardi, quondam domini Bellijoci”, and “domina Helienor uxor dominiBellijoci predicti”[826]. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death "X KalSep" of "Ludovicus dominus Bellijoci".
m (1270)ELEONORE de Savoie,daughter of THOMAS II Comte de Savoie & his second wife Beatrice Fieschi (-24 Aug 1296). "Amadeo deSabaudia…Helienora sorore eiusdem" renounced her rights over the county of Savoy in favour of "Thome et Amedei fratrum suorum", withthe consent of "domine B. comitisse matris sue", by charterdated 25 May 1273[828]. The preceding charter was ratified by "Louis Seigneur de Beaujeu"her husband by charter dated 26 May 1273. "Lodovico de la Forest Signore di Beaujeu"reachedagreement with "Tomaso di Savoia" concerning the dowrypayment of "Eleonora Sorella di questo e moglie deldetto Ludovico"bycontract dated Aug 1274[830]. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreementbetween the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci",and names “domina Helienor uxor domini Bellijoci predicti”. The Anniversary Book of Notre-Dame de Beaujeu records the death"IX Kal Sep" of "domina Elyenors de Sabaudia, dominaBellijoci" and her donation to the church.
Louis & his wife had --- children:
1. GUICHARD [VI]de Beaujeu (-Paris1331). "Amédée Comte de Savoie" donated property to "Guichard Seigneur de Beaujeu"in return for the latter renouncing any rights in the county of Savoyinherited from "Eleonore de Savoie sa mère" by charter dated25 Jun 1308[833]. Seigneur de Beaujeu.
- see below.
2. HUMBERT de Beaujeu (-killed in battle 1325). Seigneur de Montmerle. mCATHERINE Roerce,daughter of --- (-1322).
3. GUILLAUME de Beaujeu(-1337). Bishop of Bayeux.
4. THOMAS de Beaujeu(-1306). Canon at Lyon.
5. PIERRE de Beaujeu . Canon at LaCharité-sur-Loire.
6. LOUIS de Beaujeu(-1300). Archdeacon of Troyes.
7. MARGUERITE de Beaujeu(-1338 or after). "Jean de Châlon comte d’Auxerre" declared, at the time of hismarriage to "Marguerite, fille de Louis sire de Beaujeu", thathis father-in-law had agreed to make payment [of dowry] by charter dated 28 Jan1290[834]. "Margarita de Bello-joco, relicta Joannis de Cabilone Comitis Autissiodorensis et domini de Rupeforti" renounced rights after herhusband's death, by charter dated 5 Nov 1309. Dame de Saint-Julien. m([28 Jan 1290]) as his third wife,JEAN de Chalon Comted'Auxerre, son of JEAN [I] "le Sage/l'Antique" Comte deChalon, later Seigneur de Salins [Bourgogne-Comté] & his second wifeIsabelle de Courtenay (1243-before 10 Nov 1309).
8. ELEONORE de Beaujeu. A charter dated30 Jun 1291 records an arbitral sentence between “Louis sire de Beaujeu”and “Humbert sire de Thoire et de Villars” requiring the latter to grant“Chatillon-la-Palud le fief qu’il tient...du sire de Beaujeu” and theformer to grant “sa fille Eléonore en mariage à Humbert fils émancipé dusire de Villars”, who granted “le château du Chatelard” as her dower. m (contract Lyon30 Jun 1291)HUMBERT[IV]Seigneur de Thoire et de Villars,son of HUMBERT [III] Seigneur de Thoire et Villars & his first wifeMarguerite --- (-28 Nov 1336).
9. ISABELLE de Beaujeu . Abbess of Saint-Pierre 1317.
10. BEATRIX de Beaujeu . Nun at Poletins.
11. JEANNE de Beaujeu . Nun at Poletins.
12. CATHERINE de Beaujeu. The marriagecontract between "Iean de Chasteauvillain" and “Catherinede Beaujeu” is dated 15 Aug 1305 and provides “la terre de Semur enBrienois” as dower[837]. "Iean de Chasteauvillain seigneur de Luzy" acknowledgedreceipt from “Guichart seigneur de Beaujeu” of part of the dowrypromised under the marriage contract with “Catherine seur dudit seigneur deBeaujeu”, and confirmed that “ledit seigneur de Luzy” hadtransferred “audit seigneur de Beaujeu la terre et seigneurie de Semur”under his marriage with “Ieanne fille dudit seigneur de Luzy”, bycharter dated “du jeudy apres les octaves de S. Martin d’hyver” 1320. m (15 Aug 1305) as hissecond wife,JEAN de ChâteauvillainSeigneur de Luzy, son of GUY de Châteauvillain Seigneur de Luzy& his second wife Isabelle de Jaligny (-after 1325).
GUICHARD[VI]de Beaujeu, son of LOUIS de Forez Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Eleonore de Savoie (-Paris 1331). "Amédée Comte de Savoie" donated property to "Guichard Seigneur de Beaujeu"in return for the latter renouncing any rights in the county of Savoyinherited from "Eleonore de Savoie sa mère" by charter dated25 Jun 1308[839]. Seigneur de Beaujeu.
m firstly (contract 18 Jun 1300)JEANNE de Genève,daughter of AMEDEE [II] Comte de Genève & his wife Agnes de Chalon[Bourgogne-Comté] (-23 Feb 1303). The contract of marriage between "Guichardde Beaujeu" and "Jeanne fille d’Amédée comte de Genève"is dated 18 Jun 1300[840].
m secondly (contract Jan 1308)MARIE de Châtillon,daughter of GAUCHER [V] de Châtillon-sur-Marne Comte de Porcien & his firstwife Isabelle de Dreux [Capet] (-after 18 Apr 1318). The marriage contractbetween "Gauchier de Chasteillon conte de Porcien et connestable deFrance...Marie fille" and “Guichars sires de Biaugieu” is datedJan 1308[841].
m thirdly (1320)JEANNE deChâteauvillain Dame de Semur, daughter of JEAN de ChâteauvillainSeigneur de Luzy & his first wife --- (-after 26 Sep 1352). "Ieande Chasteauvillain seigneur de Luzy" acknowledged receipt from “Guichartseigneur de Beaujeu” of part of the dowry promised under the marriagecontract with “Catherine seur dudit seigneur de Beaujeu”, and confirmedthat “ledit seigneur de Luzy” had transferred “audit seigneur deBeaujeu la terre et seigneurie de Semur” under his marriage with “Ieannefille dudit seigneur de Luzy”, by charter dated “du jeudy apres lesoctaves de S. Martin d’hyver” 1320. A settlement was agreed between "Ieanne deChasteauvillain dame de Beaujeu" and “Iean de Chasteauvillain sonfrere” concerning the succession of “Iean de Chasteauvillain leur pere”by charter dated 17 May 1339[843]. A settlement was agreed between "Iehanne de Chasteauvillain dame deBeaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume, Robert et Loys ses enfanset Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tous de feu...Guichart iadisseigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouart seigneur deBiaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settled disputes bycharter dated 1339[844]. "Jeanne de Châteauvillain veuve de Guichard le Grand sire de Beaujeu"agreed with "Etienne de Lay sire de Saint-Lager executeur du testamentdudit Guichard" on payments from her husband’s estate by charter dated26 Sep 1352[845].
Guichard [VI] & his first wife had onechild:
1. MARIE de Beaujeu(-after 29 Jun 1337). m (contract 14 Jan 1329) as his secondwife,JEAN[I]l'ArchévêqueSeigneur de Parthenay, son of GUILLAUME [VI] l’ArchévêqueSeigneur de Parthenay & his first wife Jeanne de Montfort (-1 May 1358, bur Parthenay Franciscan Church).
Guichard [VI] & his second wife had twochildren:
2. EDOUARD [I]de Beaujeu (1316-killedin battle Ardres 1351). Seigneur deBeaujeu. A settlement was agreed between "Iehanne deChasteauvillain dame de Beaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume,Robert et Loys ses enfans et Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tousde feu...Guichart iadis seigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouartseigneur de Biaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settleddisputes by charter dated 1339. Seigneur de Montpensier-en-Auvergne. The testament and codicilof "Edouard sire de Beaujeu", dated 27 Mar & 6 Apr 1347,named "son fils aîné Antoine" as his heir. m (contract 12 Feb 1333)MARIE deThil, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Thil et de Marigny & hisfirst wife Agnes de Frolois Dame de Vezinnes (-4 Mar 1360). Her marriage isconfirmed by the contract of marriage between "Dominum Jacobum deSabaudia Principem Achayæ" and her daughter "DomicellamMargaritam de Bellojoco", dated 16 Jul 1362, which names "DominusAntonius dominus Bellijoci frater dictæ domicellæ…bonæ memoriæ Dom. Eduardi etDom. Mariæ de Til Dom. quondam Bellijoci patris et matris dictorum Dom. AntoniiDom. nunc Bellijoci et dictæ domicellæ Margaritæ". Edouard & his wife had two children:
a) ANTOINEde Beaujeu ([1343]-14 Aug 1374). The testament and codicil of "Edouardsire de Beaujeu", dated 27 Mar & 6 Apr 1347, named "sonfils aîné Antoine" as his heir. Seigneur de Beaujeu. The contract of marriage between"Dominum Jacobum de Sabaudia Principem Achayæ" and "DomicellamMargaritam de Bellojoco" is dated 16 Jul 1362, and names "DominusAntonius dominus Bellijoci frater dictæ domicellæ…bonæ memoriæ Dom. Eduardi etDom. Mariæ de Til Dom. quondam Bellijoci patris et matris dictorum Dom. AntoniiDom. nunc Bellijoci et dictæ domicellæ Margaritæ". The testament of "Antoine sire de Beaujeu",dated 30 May 1361, named “Guillaume de Beaujeu sire d’Amplepuis son oncle”as his universal heir, substituting successively “Robert de Beaujeu aussison oncle...Edouard sire de Perreux son cousin germain”. The testament of "Antoine sire de Beaujeu",dated 12 May 1369, names as his universal heir “son cosuin Edouard deBeaujeu sire de Perreux” should he die childless. m (4 Aug 1362)BEATRIXde Chalon Dame de Broyes, daughter of JEAN de Chalon[Bourgogne-Comté] Seigneur d’Arlay & his first wife Marguerite de Mello(-after Jul 1402). "Guillelmus et Guichardus de Belloioco milites"claimed against “Beatricem de Cabilone relictam defuncti Anthonii quondamdomini Belliioci”, reciting that “defunctus Guichardus quondam dominusBellijoci” had first married “defuncta Margareta” by whom he had “defunctusEduardus dominus...Bellijoci et prænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he hadmarried secondly “defuncta Ioanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had sevenchildren “defunctus Guichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni,dictus Guillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[853].
b) MARGUERITEde Beaujeu (1346-1402). The contract of marriage between "DominumJacobum de Sabaudia Principem Achayæ" and "DomicellamMargaritam de Bellojoco" is dated 16 Jul 1362, and names "DominusAntonius dominus Bellijoci frater dictæ domicellæ…bonæ memoriæ Dom. Eduardi etDom. Mariæ de Til Dom. quondam Bellijoci patris et matris dictorum Dom. AntoniiDom. nunc Bellijoci et dictæ domicellæ Margaritæ". A dispensation for the marriage between "Giacomo di Savoia Principe d'Acaja" and "Margarita figlia delfu Edoardo Signore di Beaujeu" was granted by "Amedeo diSavoia Vescovo di Moriena Subdelegato Apostolico" 18 Jul 1362. Her marriage was agreed as a condition ofthe treaty of 2 Jul 1362 which settled the dispute between her future husbandand Amédée VI Comte de Savoie. Dame de Berzay. The testament of "Dominus Jacobusde Sabaudia Princeps Achayæ filius et hæres…Domini Philippi de SabaudiaPrincipis Achayæ quondam" dated 16 May 1366 bequeaths the dowry underthe contract of marriage of "Dominæ Margaretæ de Bellojoco eius conjugi". She conspired to exclude her step-sonfrom the succession in Piemonte, in favour of her own sons. After the suppression of the rebellion of her stepson, she wasobliged to resign the guardianship of her infant sons in 1369 in return for anannual pension of 3,000 florins, and was interned in a Franciscan convent. The testament of "Margarite de Beaujeu Princesse de laMorée, relicte de…Jaques de Sauoye Prince de la Morée" dated 21 Oct1388 chooses her burial "en l’Eglise des Freres Meneurs de Pinerol…auecques mon…Seigneur et Mary Monsieur Jaques de Sauoye jadis Prince de la Morée"and names as her heirs "mes…fils Amies de Sauoye Prince de la Morée…etLoys de Sauoye mon…fils" and, in default of male descendants, "mononcle Monsieur Jean seigneur de Til". Dame de Berzay. m(contract 16 Jul 1362, Episcopal dispensation 18 Jul 1362)JACQUESde Savoie Signore del Piemonte,son of PHILIPPEde Savoie Signore del Piemonte, Prince of Achaia & his second wife Catherine de Viennois ([6/16] Jan 1315-Pinerolo 14 May 1367).
3. MARGUERITEde Beaujeu (-1336). The marriage contract between"Guichart seigneur de Biaueiu chevalier...sa fille" and “Charlesseigneur de Montmorency escuier” is dated 7 Jan 1331. An epitaph at Val abbey records the death "la veille dela Tiphaine" 1336 of “madame Marguerite de Beaugeu iadis fame demessire Charles de Montmorency”. m (contract 7 Jan 1331) ashis first wife,CHARLES[I]Seigneur de Montmorency, son ofJEAN Seigneur de Montmorency &his wife Jeanne de Calletot (-11 Sep 1381, bur Notre-Dame du Val).
Guichard [VI] & his third wife had sixchildren:
4. BLANCHE de Beaujeu (-before 1385). "Blanche de Beaujeu fille de feu Guichardsire de Beaujeu et de Jeanne de Châteauvillain, et femme de Jean seigneur deLinières" renounced her parental succession for payment received from"Guichard, Guillaume, Robert et Louis ses frères" by charterdated 1 Sep 1346[863]. "Guillelmus et Guichardus de Belloioco milites" claimedagainst “Beatricem de Cabilone relictam defuncti Anthonii quondam dominiBelliioci”, reciting that “defunctus Guichardus quondam dominusBellijoci” had first married “defuncta Margareta” by whom he had “defunctusEduardus dominus...Bellijoci et prænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he hadmarried secondly “defuncta Ioanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had sevenchildren “defunctus Guichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni,dictus Guillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[864]. m (before 1 Sep 1346)JEAN de Linières, son of ---.
5. ELEONORE de Beaujeu . Prioress at Poletins.
6. GUICHARD [VII]de Beaujeu ([1327/28]-killedin battle Poitiers 19 Sep 1356). Asettlement was agreed between "Iehanne de Chasteauvillain dame deBeaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume, Robert et Loys ses enfanset Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tous de feu...Guichart iadisseigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouart seigneur deBiaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settled disputes bycharter dated 1339[865]. Seigneur de Perreux: "Guichard de Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux, fils deGuichard sire de Beaujeu et frère d’Edouard sire de Beaujeu, alors âgé de 14ans et sous tutelle de Guichard de Semur" approved a donation made by"Edouard sire de Beaujeu à Marie du Thil sa femme pour le douaire decelle-ci" by charter dated 8 Aug 1342. The testament of "Guichard de Beaujeu sire de Perreuxchevalier fils de feu Guichard jadis sire de Beaujeu", dated 2 May1353, named "son fils Edouard pour son héritier universel". m (contract 14 May 1343)MARGUERITE de PoitiersDame de Luzy, daughter of LOUIS de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his wifeMarguerite de Vergy Dame de Vadans (-after 15 Oct 1391). The marriage contractbetween "Guichard de Beaujeu fils de Jeanne de Châteauvilain damedouairère de Beaujeu" and "Marguerite de Poitiers fille deLouis de Poitiers comte de Valentinois et de Marguerite de Vergy" isdated 14 May 1342[868]. The testament of "Ludovicus de Pictavia Comes Valentinensis et Diensis",dated 23 May 1345, appoints "filium suum unigenitum Aimarum de Pictavia"as his heir, with "...filium primo nasciturum ex...filia sua Margaritauxore domini Guichardi de Belloioco...Aimarum de Vouta nepotem suum...Ludovicuseius fratrem" as last substitute, and provides for the dowry of "Margaritæfiliæ suæ uxori domini Guichardi de Belloioco". “Marguerite de Vergy comtesse de Valentinois et Marguerite dePoitiers sa fille dame de Perreux” sold “le château et la seigneurie deVadans” to the duke of Burgundy by charter dated 1357. Dame de Luzy: "Jean de Châteauvilain seigneur deLuzy" sold “la terre et forteresse de Luzy” to “Margueritede Poitiers dame de Perreux veuve de Guichard de Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux”by charter dated 29 Apr 1361[871]. "Jean de Châteauvilain seigneur de Bourbon jadis seigneur deLuzy" acknowledged receipt of payment from “Marguerite de Poitiersdame de Perreux et de Luzy” for “la terre et châtellenie de Luzy” bycharter dated 5 Nov 1361[872]. "Edouard de Beaujeu et sa mère Marguerite de Poitiers veuve de Guichardde Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux" agreed her dower, including property “provenantde la succession de Jeanne de Châteauvillain mère dudit Guichard de Beaujeu”,while the former agreed to pay “la dot de sa sœur Marie qui était mariée àJean de Montaigu seigneur de Sombernon”, by charter dated 30 Jul 1368. The testament of "Edouard sire de Beaujeu",dated 15 Oct 1391, in the case of his dying without legitimate childrenappointed “Lous fils du duc de Bourbonnais” as his heir, and in default“celui des fils dudit duc et d’Anne sa femme que ceux-ci voudront choisir”,provided a pension for “Marguerite de Poitiers sa mère”, and bequeathed“la châtellenie de Thizy” to “Eléonore de Beaufort sa femme, nièce dupape Grégoire XI”[874]. Guichard & his wife had six children:
a) PHILIBERT de Beaujeu (-before 2 May 1353). Theprimary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Hepresumably died before 2 May 1353, the date of his father’s testament whichnames his brother Edouard as their father’s heir.
b) EDOUARD [II]de Beaujeu ([1351/52]-Perreux 1400). His birth date isestimated from a charter dated 22 Jul 1375 which records that "Edouardsire de Beaujeu...n’avait pas encore vingt-cinq ans révolus", taking into account the 2 May 1353 testament of his father. Thetestament of "Guichard de Beaujeu sire de Perreux chevalier fils de feuGuichard jadis sire de Beaujeu", dated 2 May 1353, named "sonfils Edouard pour son héritier universel". Seigneur de Perreux. The testament of "Antoine sire deBeaujeu", dated 30 May 1361, named “Guillaume de Beaujeu sired’Amplepuis son oncle” as his universal heir, substituting successively “Robertde Beaujeu aussi son oncle...Edouard sire de Perreux son cousin germain”. "Edouard de Beaujeu et sa mère Marguerite de Poitiersveuve de Guichard de Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux" agreed her dower,including property “provenant de la succession de Jeanne de Châteauvillainmère dudit Guichard de Beaujeu”, while the former agreed to pay “la dotde sa sœur Marie qui était mariée à Jean de Montaigu seigneur de Sombernon”,by charter dated 30 Jul 1368[878]. The testament of "Antoine sire de Beaujeu", dated 12 May 1369,names as his universal heir “son cosuin Edouard de Beaujeu sire de Perreux”should he die childless[879]. The testament of "Aymarus de Pictavia Comes Valentinensis et Diensisdictus Grossus", dated 9 Feb 1372, appoints "dominum Odoardumde Belloioco nepotem suum" as substitute heir. Seigneur de Beaujeu. "Guillelmus et Guichardus deBelloioco milites" claimed against “Beatricem de Cabilone relictamdefuncti Anthonii quondam domini Belliioci”, reciting that “defunctusGuichardus quondam dominus Bellijoci” had first married “defunctaMargareta” by whom he had “defunctus Eduardus dominus...Bellijoci etprænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he had married secondly “defunctaIoanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had seven children “defunctusGuichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni, dictusGuillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[881]. "Edouard sire de Beaujeu et Eléonore de Beaufort sa femme"sold “la terre de Chalamont en Bresse” to “Louis de Sancerre maréchalde France”, reserving the right of repurchase for himself and for “Guichardde Beaujeu son cousin”, by charter dated 29 Jun 1388. The testament of "Edouard sire de Beaujeu",dated 15 Oct 1391, in the case of his dying without legitimate childrenappointed “Lous fils du duc de Bourbonnais” as his heir, and in default“celui des fils dudit duc et d’Anne sa femme que ceux-ci voudront choisir”,provided a pension for “Marguerite de Poitiers sa mère”, and bequeathed“la châtellenie de Thizy” to “Eléonore de Beaufort sa femme, nièce dupape Grégoire XI”[883]. He ceded Beaujeu to Louis de Bourbon in the 1390s. m(contract 14 Nov 1370)ELEONORE de Beaufort,daughter of GUILLAUME [III] Roger de Beaufort Vicomte de Turenne, Comte deBeaufort & his wife Eléonore de Comminges (-1420). A manuscript genealogyof the Beaufort family (date not specified) names“Elionordimdominam de Belliloco, Margaritam dominam de Poliniaco, Ceciliam comitissamValentin. et Diens., Ioannam dominam de Baucio et comitissam Avelini, quæpostea nupsit Guidoni de Chavigny” as the four daughters of “Guillelmuscomes Bellifortis et vicecomes Turenæ, uxorem...Alienordim de Convenis”. The marriage contract between“Edoardum de Belloioco dominum de Perreux” and “Guillelmumde Belloforti vicecomitem Turenæ...Helionors eiusdem domini vicecomitis filiæ”is dated 14 Nov 1370[885]. The testament of "Edouard sire de Beaujeu",dated 15 Oct 1391, in the case of his dying without legitimate childrenappointed “Lous fils du duc de Bourbonnais” as his heir, and in default“celui des fils dudit duc et d’Anne sa femme que ceux-ci voudront choisir”,provided a pension for “Marguerite de Poitiers sa mère”, and bequeathed“la châtellenie de Thizy” to “Eléonore de Beaufort sa femme, nièce dupape Grégoire XI”[886]. Comtesse de Beaufort, Vicomtesse de Turenne. Charles VI King of France confirmed that“nostre...cousineHeleonor de Beaufort dame de Beaujeu, comtesse de Beaufort et d’Alest,vicomtesse de Turenne” swore allegiance after the death of “feuAnthoinete de Turene en son vivant mareschale de France, comtesse et vicomtessedesdits comté et vicomté et niece de la suppliante” by charter dated 5 Jul1417[887]. The testament of“dominaHelionora de Belloforti domina de Belloioco”, dated 16 Aug 1420, choseburial “in conventu abbatiæ Belliioci” with her husband “dominiEdoardi quondam domini Belliioci”, bequeathed “comitatumDalex...baronias de Baigneux et d’Andosa” to “Ludovico de Canilhac suoconsanguineo” with “Bertrandum de Canilhac fratrem dicti Ludovicijuniorem” as substitute, and “in vicecomitatu Turenæ...baroniis deBouzol et du Fay...” to “Amenionem de Belloforti ipsius testatricisconsanguineum” with “Petrum de Belloforti fratrem eiusdem” assubstitute[888]. Edouard [II] & his wife had one child:
i) GUICHARD de Beaujeu (1372-1372).
c) MARIEde Beaujeu (-before 14 Feb 1406). "Edouard de Beaujeu et sa mèreMarguerite de Poitiers veuve de Guichard de Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux"agreed her dower, including property “provenant de la succession de Jeannede Châteauvillain mère dudit Guichard de Beaujeu”, while the former agreedto pay “la dot de sa sœur Marie qui était mariée à Jean de Montaigu seigneurde Sombernon”, by charter dated 30 Jul 1368. Dame de Boissy. "Marie de Beaujeu dame de Sombernon etde Boissy en Brie" acknowledged receipt of money from “Edouard sirede Beaujeu son frère” by charter dated 23 Apr 1395. m (before 30 Jul 1368)JEAN deMontagu Seigneur de Sombernon, son of GUILLAUME de MontaguSeigneur de Sombernon et de Malain & his first wife --- (-6 Jun 1391).
d) ALIXde Beaujeu (-1418). The marriage contract between "Jocerandde Lavieu seigneur de Feugerolles" and “Alix de Beaujeu fille defeu Guichard de Beaujeu seigneur de Perreux et de Marguerite de Poitiers”,the last-named providing the dowry, is dated 27 Dec 1372. "Edouard sire de Beaujeu chevalier en son nom et au nomd’Alix de Beaujeu sa sœur veuve de Josserand seigneur de Feugerolles"settled the marriage contract “de ladite dame avec Etienne de Sancerreseigneur de Vailly”, by charter dated 20 Dec 1380. m firstly (contract 27 Dec1372)JOSSERAND de Lavieu Seigneur de Feugerolles,son of --- (-before Dec 1380). m secondly(contract 20 Dec 1380)ETIENNE de Sancerre Seigneurde Vailly, son of ---. m thirdlyGUY [IV]deDalmas Baron de Cousan, son of --- (-1418).
e) JEANNE de Beaujeu (-after 22 Apr 1415). The marriage contract between "Hugueninseigneur de Saint-Trivier en Dombes" and “Jeanne de Beaujeu fillede Guichard seigneur de Perreux”, with “Edouard seigneur de Perreuxfrère de ladite Jeanne” paying the dowry, is dated 31 Jul 1371. The testament of "Jeanne de Beaujeu, veuve de Hugues deSaint-Trivier", dated 22 Apr 1415 (N.S.), names “Antoine deSaint-Trivier neveu de son mari” as her heir. m (contract 31 Jul 1371)HUGUES de Saint-Trivier, son of ---(-before 22Apr 1415).
f) BLANCHE de Beaujeu . Nun at Marcigny.
7. GUILLAUMEde Beaujeu (-1406). Asettlement was agreed between "Iehanne de Chasteauvillain dame deBeaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume, Robert et Loys ses enfanset Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tous de feu...Guichart iadisseigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouart seigneur deBiaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settled disputes bycharter dated 1339[895]. The testament of "Antoine sire de Beaujeu", dated 30 May 1361,named “Guillaume de Beaujeu sire d’Amplepuis son oncle” as his universalheir, substituting successively “Robert de Beaujeu aussi son oncle...Edouardsire de Perreux son cousin germain”. "Guillelmus et Guichardus de Belloioco milites"claimed against “Beatricem de Cabilone relictam defuncti Anthonii quondamdomini Belliioci”, reciting that “defunctus Guichardus quondam dominusBellijoci” had first married “defuncta Margareta” by whom he had “defunctusEduardus dominus...Bellijoci et prænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he hadmarried secondly “defuncta Ioanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had sevenchildren “defunctus Guichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni,dictus Guillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[897]. Seigneur de Cenves. Governor of Berry. m firstly---de Villedieu, daughter of ---. m secondlyAGNES deSaint-Germain dame de l'Estours, daughter of ---. m thirdlyMARGUERITEde Gorse, daughter of ---. Guillaume & his --- wife hadchildren:
a) EDOUARDde Beaujeu (-after 1404). mJACQUELINE dame deLinières, daughter of ---.
b) GUICHARD de Beaujeu (-young).
c) JEANNE de Beaujeu . mJEAN de Saint-Symphorien Seigneur de Chamouset, son of ---.
8. ROBERTde Beaujeu (-1380). A settlement was agreed between "Iehanne deChasteauvillain dame de Beaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume,Robert et Loys ses enfans et Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tousde feu...Guichart iadis seigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouartseigneur de Biaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settleddisputes by charter dated 1339. The testament of "Antoine sire de Beaujeu",dated 30 May 1361, named “Guillaume de Beaujeu sire d’Amplepuis son oncle”as his universal heir, substituting successively “Robert de Beaujeu aussison oncle...Edouard sire de Perreux son cousin germain”. Seigneur d'Arcinges. "Guillelmus et Guichardus deBelloioco milites" claimed against “Beatricem de Cabilone relictamdefuncti Anthonii quondam domini Belliioci”, reciting that “defunctusGuichardus quondam dominus Bellijoci” had first married “defunctaMargareta” by whom he had “defunctus Eduardus dominus...Bellijoci etprænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he had married secondly “defunctaIoanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had seven children “defunctusGuichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni, dictusGuillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[900]. mAGNES deChaudenay, daughter of --- (-after 28 Feb 1391).
- SEIGNEURSde JOUX et de BELLEVILLE,SEIGNEURS de MONTCOCQUIER.
9. LOUISde Beaujeu (-after 1365). A settlement was agreed between "Iehanne deChasteauvillain dame de Beaujeu tant en son nom comme tuteresse de Guillaume,Robert et Loys ses enfans et Guichart de Beaujeu son aisné filz...enfans tousde feu...Guichart iadis seigneur de Biaugieu et de ladite dame" and “Edouartseigneur de Biaugieu filz de feu monseigneur Guichart dessusdit” settleddisputes by charter dated 1339. Seigneur d'Alloignet. Governor of Beaujolais. The testament of "Louisde Beaujeu sire d’Alloignet", dated 12 Jul 1366, named “Antonia deBeaujeu sa fille” as his universal heir unless “sa femme ne mette aujour un fils posthume”[903]. "Guillelmus et Guichardus de Belloioco milites" claimedagainst “Beatricem de Cabilone relictam defuncti Anthonii quondam dominiBelliioci”, reciting that “defunctus Guichardus quondam dominusBellijoci” had first married “defuncta Margareta” by whom he had “defunctusEduardus dominus...Bellijoci et prænominati Anthonii genitor”, that he hadmarried secondly “defuncta Ioanna de Castrovillani” by whom he had sevenchildren “defunctus Guichardus pater Eduardi domini Bellijoci moderni,dictus Guillelmus...defunctus Robertus...pater superius nominati alteriusappellantium...necnon defuncti Ludovicus, Maria, Margareta et Blancha”, bycharter dated 1385[904]. m (1356)JEANNEde Beaujeu-sur-Saône, daughter of ---. Louis & his wife had onechild:
a) ANTOINETTEde Beaujeu (-[1385]). Thetestament of "Louis de Beaujeu sire d’Alloignet", dated 12 Jul1366, named “Antonia de Beaujeu sa fille” as his universal heir unless “safemme ne mette au jour un fils posthume”. mJACQUES d'Arguel, son of --- (-1387).