Renauld I, Count of Nevers | |
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Count of Nevers | |
Reign | 1028 - 1040 |
Predecessor | Landerich of Monceau |
Successor | William I |
Died | Seignelay (Yonne), France | 29 May 1040
Spouse(s) | |
Father | Landerich of Monceau |
Mother | Matilda of Mâcon |
Renauld I (died 29 May 1040 [1] ) was a French nobleman. He was the Count of Nevers and Count of Auxerre from 1028 until his death at the battle of Seignelay against Robert I, Duke of Burgundy. [1]
Renauld was the son of Landerich of Monceau and Matilda of Mâcon. [2]
He married Hedwig (or Advisa) of France on 25 January 1016, daughter of Robert II, King of France and Constance of Arles. [3]
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