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Burchard II, Duke of Swabia

c. 883–926 · 10th century · Also known as Burchard II

Burchard II was Duke of Swabia from 917. After King Conrad I executed the previous duke Erchanger, Burchard took control of Alamannia, defeated King Rudolf II of Upper Burgundy at Winterthur in 919 and was recognised by Henry the Fowler the same year. He was killed in 926 while on campaign in Italy.

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Duchy of Swabia

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Burchard II, Duke of Swabia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/burchard-ii-duke-of-swabia
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