Rudolf of Burgundy ^{1 2}

  General Notes:

Raoul or Rudolph of Burgundy (died January 15, 936) was duke of Burgundy between 921/923 and king of the Franks from this date to his death.

Rudolph inherited the duchy of Burgundy from his father, Richard of Autun, but was elected king of France in 923, by an assembly of nobles, to substitute Robert I of France. Assuming the crown, he passed Burgundy to his younger brother, Hugh the Black, after only two years as duke. He married Emma of Paris, sister of Hugh Capet, count of Paris, but had no known descendants.

  Noted events in his life were:

• He was a Duke of Burgundy.

• Acceded: King of France, 923.

Rudolf married Emma of Paris, daughter of Robert I of France and Beatrice de Vermandois.

  Marriage Notes:

Rudolf and Emma had no known descendants.