Burkhard I, Count of Zollern
| Burkhard I | |
|---|---|
| Count of Zollern | |
 Painting of Burkhard I from Peleș Castle | |
| Born | Before 1025 |
| Died | 1061 |
| Noble family | Hohenzollern |
| Father | Friedrich of Sülichgau |
| Mother | Irmentrud of Nellenburg |
Burkhard I, Count of Zollern (Latin: Burchardus, Burcardus; born c. before 1025; killed as part of a feud in 1061[1]) is considered the first well-documented ancestor of the Hohenzollern dynasty.[2] Because of his name, it has been attempted to link the Hohenzollern family's descent to the medieval Burchardings family, but without success.[3] His father may have been Friedrich, a count in the Sülichgau area (roughly corresponding to today's Tübingen district). His mother may have been Irmentrud, the daughter of Count Burkhard of Nellenburg.[1]
In the annals of the monk Berthold of Reichenau from the year 1061, Buchardus de Zolorin and Wezil de Zolorin are mentioned. Based on this source, Burkhard was killed due to a feud. Little is known about the aforementioned persons themselves, or their possible relationship.
The next documented member of the dynasty is Friedrich I, Count of Zollern, who was probably a son or a grandson of Burkhard I.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Burkhard I. von Zollern ("de Zolorin")". Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ↑ Schmid, Ludwig (1862). "Geschichte der Grafen von Zollern-Hohenberg". Geschichte der Grafen von Zollern-Hohenberg. Anhang. Historisch-topographische Zusammenstellung der Grafschaft und Besitzungen des Hauses Zollern-Hohenberg. Google Book: Gebrüder Scheitlin. p. XXV. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ↑ Schultze, Johannes; Seigel, Rudolf (1972). "Hohenzollern, Dynastengeschlecht". Neue deutsche Biographie, Bd.: 9, Hess - Hüttig, Berlin. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
External links
- Page at genealogie-mittelalter.de
- Page at Genealogie Mittelalter - Mittelalterliche Genealogie im Deutschen Reich bis zum Ende der Staufer
| Burkhard I, Count of Zollern Born: before 1025 Died: 1061 | ||
| Preceded by Unknown |
Lord of Zollern | Succeeded by Friedrich I |