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Otto-William, Count of Burgundy

c. 958–1026 · 11th century

Otto-William (c. 958–1026) was the first Count of Burgundy and founder of the comital house of the Free County. A son of Adalbert of Italy and grandson of King Berengar II, he was adopted by his stepfather Duke Henry of Burgundy and after 1002 contested the duchy, unsuccessfully, with King Robert II. He held Mâcon and gave Nevers to his son-in-law Landry.

Otto-William, Count of Burgundy
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