Stephen I, Count of Burgundy

A map of western Anatolia, showing the route followed by Stephen I, leading to the Battle of Mervisan

Stephen I (1065–1102), Count Palatine of Burgundy, shared his father's nickname "the Rash" (French tête hardie). He was Count of Burgundy and Count of Mâcon and Vienne.

Born into a powerful and influential family, he was the son of Count William I of Burgundy and his wife Stephanie. His younger brothers were Reginald II, Count of Burgundy and Pope Callixtus II.

Stephen succeeded to the County in 1097, following the death in the Crusades of his elder brother. He participated in the Crusade of 1101, helping with the capture of Ancyra and fighting in the disastrous Battle of Mersivan, whence he barely escaped.

Stephen died shortly thereafter, in 1102, aged 37. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Reginald III of Burgundy.

Family

He was married to Beatrix of Lorraine, daughter of Gerard, Duke of Lorraine and Hedwige of Namur. Beatrix died in 1116/1117. Their children were:

• 1) Isabella, who married Hugh, Count of Champagne who later renounced her and their son Eudes.
• 2) Renaud III (see above)
• 3) William III of Mâcon
• 4) Clemence/Marguerite, d. 1164, who married Guigues IV d'Albon, Dauphin de Viennois. They were parents of Guigues V of Albon

See also

• Crusades

External links

• Medieval Lands Project on Stephen I, Count of Mâcon