Bertrand II of Provence

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William VI Bertrand II (died 1093^[1]) was count of Provence following the death of his father Geoffrey I in 1062, though he is not mentioned until the next year (1063). He was either the eldest or second eldest son of Geoffrey. His brother, Geoffrey II, inherited Forcalquier.

There is much confusion concerning the last counts of Provence of the first and native dynasty. Both Geoffrey I and his brother Fulk Bertrand had sons named either William or Bertrand. It seems that Bertrand's cousin, Bertrand I, ruled as marchio (margrave) until his death around 1094 and was succeeded in his titles by Raymond IV of Toulouse.

His first wife was Theresa, daughter of Ramiro I of Aragon. His second wife was Adelaide of Cavenez. Their daughter, Adelaide, inherited Forcalquier from her uncle.