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Adelaide of Savoy

d. 1079

Duchess consort of Swabia from 1062 to 1079

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About Adelaide of Savoy

Adelaide of Savoy (; c.1050/2 – 1079), In 1071 Adelaide cleared herself of the accusation of adultery in the presence of Pope Alexander II. Rudolf was required to reconcile with Adelaide. At the same time, Henry IV attempted to repudiate her sister Bertha, also without success.

In 1077, an assembly of revolting German princes elected Rudolf anti-king. He was crowned by Archbishop Siegfried I of Mainz on March 26, with Adelaide as his consort. When the Great Saxon Revolt broke out, Adelaide remained in Swabia, defending her husband's lands, whilst Rudolf campaigned against Henry IV in Saxony.

Adelaide died during the Easter period of 1079, apart from her husband at Hohentwiel Castle. She was buried in the monastery of St. Blasien.

Issue With Rudolf, Adelaide had at least four children: Agnes of Rheinfelden, married Berthold II of Zähringen Adelaide of Rheinfelden, married King Ladislaus I of Hungary Bertha of Rheinfelden, Countess of Kellmünz, married Ulrich X, Count of Bregenz Otto (died young) Berthold of Rheinfelden (disputed)

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Important facts

Died
1079, Festung Hohentwiel
Also known as
Adelaide of Savoy, Duchess of Swabia, Adelaide di Savoia

Family & relationships

Spouse
Guigues I of Albon
Spouse
Rudolf of Rheinfelden
Child
Adelaide of Rheinfelden
Child
Agnes of Rheinfelden
Child
Bertha of Rheinfelden
Child
Berthold I, Duke of Swabia
Parent
Adelaide of Susa
Parent
Otto of Savoy

Frequently asked questions

Who was Adelaide of Savoy?

Duchess consort of Swabia from 1062 to 1079

When did Adelaide of Savoy die?

Adelaide of Savoy died in 1079 in Festung Hohentwiel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adelaide of Savoy

· Wikidata: Q2825471

· DBpedia: Adelaide of Savoy, Duchess of Swabia

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