Gilbert, Duke of Burgundy

Gilbert of Chalon or Giselbert (died April 8 956) was duke of Burgundy between 952 and 956. He ruled Burgundy in the name of his wife, Ermengarde, sister of Hugh the Black, with whom he had two daughters: Adelais and Liutgarde. Gilbert never managed to maintain the independence of the duchy in the struggles for power of 10th century France. In 955, he became a vassal of Hugh Capet, count of Paris and was compelled to give his oldest daughter to Hugh's son Odo of Paris.

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April 8 - 956 - Duke of Burgundy - 952 - Hugh the Black - Hugh Capet, count of Paris - Odo of Paris

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See also: Dukes of Burgundy family tree

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