The county of Auvergne formed the eastern part of the territory of the duchy of Aquitaine, a disparate grouping which stretched from the Atlantic coast to the western border of the duchy of Burgundy. Auvergne is first recorded as a county in the 820s. It passed between different families until the early 10th century, as shown in Part A of Chapter 1 of the present document. The county settled in the family of the vicomtes d’Auvergne in the latter part of the 10th century (see Parts B and C of Chapter 1). A dispute over the county of Auvergne arose in the mid-12th century between Guillaume [VII] Comte d’Auvergne and his paternal uncle Comte Guillaume [VIII]. The latter retained the county and his descendants continued to rule there until 1437, when Auvergne passed by marriage to the family of the seigneurs de la Tour (Part D of Chapter 1). The descendants of Comte Guillaume [VII], known to history as the "Dauphins" d’Auvergne, inherited the county of Clermont (see Part E of Chapter 1).

This document also sets out several important vassal families in the county of Auvergne, including the Seigneurs de Mercœur, the Vicomtes de Polignac and the Seigneurs de la Tour.

Chapter 1. COMTES d'AUVERGNE

A. COMTES d'AUVERGNE [819]-[940]

1. ITIER (-after 778). Comte d’Auvergne. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris records, around the time of the birth of Louis (778), that “...civitati...præfecit...Arvernis Iterium...”[1].

2. WARIN [Werinus] (-853). Comte d'Auvergne. Einhard's Annales name "Berengario Tolosæ et Warino Arverni comite" as fighting "Lupus Centulli Wasco" in 819[2]. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris records the rebellion of "Wasco, Lupus Centulli cognomento" and fighting "Werinum Arvernorum comitem et Berengarium Tholosanum"[3]. Hildebaud Bishop of Mâcon granted property “in...pago Matescense villam...Cluniacus” to “Warinus comes...et uxori suæ Albanæ” by charter dated 825[4]. A charter dated 825 of Emperor Louis I records that "Warinus comes…et uxori suæ Albanæ" founded the monastery of Cluny "in pago Matescense villam…Cluniaco"[5]. Hildebaud Bishop of Mâcon exchanged "Cluniacum villam” for “ecclesiam unam in villa Corta, alteram in villa Galoniaco” with “Warino comite et Albane sive Ave uxoris eius" by undated charter[6]. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris records that "Werinus et Bernhardus comites" gathered a force in Burgundy and reached "Matronam fluvium" [in 834][7]. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris records that "Werinus comes" fortified "castrum Cavillonum" [in 834][8]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maixent records that "Garinus dux cum Tolosanis et Provincianis" expelled Lothar, son of Emperor Louis I, in 841[9], presumably referring to his expulsion from Aquitaine. Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks granted property "in pago Lugdunensem…in loco…Benignum" to "fidelem…nostrum Hriculfum, vassallum…Warini comitis", by charter dated 20 Aug 847[10]. Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks confirmed a donation of property "in pago Alsinse" to Flavigny by "Warinus comes", by charter dated 25 Jun 849[11]. The Annales Flaviniacenses record the death in 853 of "Warinus comes"[12].

3. GERARD, son of --- (-killed in battle Fontenoy 25 Jun 841). Comte d'Auvergne. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris names "Ebroinus…Pictavensis episcopo Flateram…Reginardus comes, Gerardus itidem comes et gener quondam Pippini regis [et] Ratharius…comes Pippini gener" [in 839][13].

4. BERNARD, son of --- (-[before 864]). Comte d'Auvergne. "Bernardus comes et uxor mea Lieugardis" donated property "in pago Arvernico in vice Mussiacensi in villa…Morennum" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated May [852] or [902] ("anno nono regnante Karolo rege Francorum"), signed by "Gaufredi"[14].

5. STEPHANUS, son of HUGUES & his wife --- (-killed Auvergne 864). The Annales Bertiniani name "Stephani" as advising "Karolus rex Aquitannorum, Karoli regis filius" to marry in 862 against his father's wishes[15]. Comte d'Auvergne. The Annales Bertiniani record that the Vikings killed "Stephanum, Hugonis filium" when they attacked Auvergne in 864[16]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maixent records that "Stephanus comes Arvernorum" was killed by the Danes in 844[17], but presumably this refers to the same person the event being misdated.

6. BERNARD "Plantevelue", son of BERNARD Marquis of Septimania & his wife Doda --- (Uzès 22 Mar 841-[20 Jun 885/16 Aug 886], maybe 6 Jan 886). The Manual of Dhuoda records the birth "XI Kal Apr", in the year following the death of Emperor Louis, at "Uzecia urbes" of the second child [Bernard] of Doda and her husband Bernard[18]. The Annales Bertiniani name "rex markiones Bernardum scilicet Tolosæ et iterum Bernardum Gothiæ, itemque Bernardum alium" in 868[19], this being Bernard Marquis of Gothia. Lay Abbot of Brioude 857/68. Comte d'Autun 864/69, deposed. Comte de Rodez 864/74. Comte d'Auvergne after 872. "Petrus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in vicaria Nonatensi..." to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "Bernardi...comitis necnon...Bernardi comitis eiusque conjugis Inmengardis...comitissa, horumque prolis" by charter dated Jan "anno secundo regnante rege Francorum Carolo"[20]. The Annales Bertiniani name "Bernardum Arvenicum comitem" in 877[21]. He obtained the county of Mâcon during the wars between the Carolingians and the Bosonids[22]. The 13th century obituary of the Eglise primatiale de Lyon records the death "VIII Id Jan" of "Bernardus comes"[23]. [Three] children:

a) GUILLAUME (-6 Jul 918, bur Abbaye de Brioude, Haute-Loire). "Karolus…imperator Augustus" confirms that "Willelmo comite" replaces "patris sui Bernardi comitis" after the latter was killed, by charter dated 16 Aug 886[24]. He succeeded his father in 886 as Marquis de Gothie, Comte d'Auvergne, de Berry, de Mâcon, de Limousin, et de Lyon. He was recorded as dux shortly after the accession of Charles III "le Simple" King of the West Franks in 893, and as dux Aquitanorum for the first time in 909[25], later known as GUILLAUME I "le Pieux" Duke of Aquitaine. “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[26].

b) [GUERIN (-before 11 Oct 926). “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[27].]

c) ADELINDA . “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[28]. She is named as wife of Acfred in their son's grant to Cluny dated 2 Oct 927, her origin being deduced from his reference to "…avunculis meis Wilelmo et Guarino…" in the same document[29]. m ACFRED, son of ---. Acfred & his wife had three children:

i) GUILLAUME (-16 Dec 926[30]). "Willelmi comitis nepotis eius" is named in the charter of Guillaume Duke of Aquitaine dated 11 Sep 910 which founded the monastery of Cluny[31]. “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[32]. "Acfred dux Aquitanorum" donated property "pro anima genitore meo Acfredo et genitrice mea Adalindis…et fratribus meis Bernardo et Guilelmo" to Cluny by charter dated 2 Oct 927[33]. He succeeded his maternal uncle in 918 as GUILLAUME II "le Jeune" Duke of Aquitaine, Comte d'Auvergne. His jurisdiction over Mâcon is referred to in a charter of "Girbaldus", "residente quondam domno Wilelmo iuniore, comite Matiscone", dated May 926[34] but this appears to indicate that Guillaume was overlord of Mâcon (presumably in his capacity as Comte d'Auvergne) not Comte de Mâcon. He is called "domno illustrissimo marchione Alvernorum et comite Matisconensi" in his charter dated Dec 926[35].

ii) ACFRED (-[Oct/Dec] 927). "Acfred dux Aquitanorum" donated property "pro anima genitore meo Acfredo et genitrice mea Adalindis…et avunculis meis Wilelmo et Guarino et fratribus meis Bernardo et Guilelmo" to Cluny by charter dated 2 Oct 927[36]. He succeeded his brother in 926 as ACFRED Duke of Aquitaine, Comte d'Auvergne. “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[37]. Abbé de Brioude. Will dated 11 Oct 927. He appointed Ebles "Mancer" Comte de Poitou as his successor in Aquitaine[38].

iii) BERNARD (-after 932). “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...” to Saint-Julien, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien by charter dated 11 Oct 926[39]. "Acfred dux Aquitanorum" donated property "pro anima genitore meo Acfredo et genitrice mea Adalindis…et fratribus meis Bernardo et Guilelmo" to Cluny by charter dated 2 Oct 927[40]. He succeeded as Comte d'Auvergne.

1. EBALUS [Eble] "Mancer", illegitimate son of RAINULF II Comte de Poitou, Duke of Aquitaine & his mistress --- ([870/75]-[932/934]). "Eblum" is named as son of "Rannulfus comes Pictavensis" by Ademar[41]. He succeeded his father in 890 as EBLE "Mancer" Comte de Poitou. "Eblum" is named son of "Rannulfus comes Pictavensis" by Ademar[42]. The Chronicle of Saint-Maixent names "Ramnulfus comes…Pictavensis…filium Eblum"[43]. The Chronico Richardi Pictavensis names "Ramnulfus Comes Pictavis filium…Eblum"[44]. His succession was opposed by Adémar, son of Comte Emenon. Comte Eble found refuge first with Géraud Seigneur d'Aurillac, later with Guillaume "le Pieux" Comte d'Auvergne, his uncles Josbert and Eble assuming the defence of his rights to Poitou until their deaths in late 892[45]. Poitou was captured by the forces of Eudes King of France, who gave the county to his brother Robert although the latter was expelled by Comte Aimar[46]. Comte Eble expelled Comte Aimar in 902 and was restored as Comte de Poitou. He was recognised as Comte du Limousin in 904[47]. Acfred Duke of Aquitaine appointed Eble as his heir, the latter succeeding as Duke of Aquitaine and Comte d'Auvergne in 927[48]. Raoul King of France transferred Aquitaine to Raymond Comte de Toulouse in 932[49]. "Ebolus…Pictavorum…comes" donated "in pago Alninse, Ingolinis, in villa…Verzeria" to St Cyprien, Poitiers by charter dated Jan 934 ("anno XI regnante Radulfo rege")[50]. On the other hand, a charter dated 932 was confirmed by "Guillelmus comes…post mortem patris sui"[51].

a) GUILLAUME de Poitou ([900]-Poitiers 3 Apr 963, bur Saint-Cyprien[52]). Ademar names "Eblus episcopus [et] Willelmus cognomento Caput-Stupæ" sons of "Eblo duce"[53]. The Chronico Comitum Pictaviæ names "Willelmum Caput-stupæ" as son of "Ebles Dux Aquitaniæ et Pictaviæ Comes" & his wife Adellia[54]. Ademar names "Willelmum Caputstupæ" as son of Eble and "Adelam, filiam Rosi Rotomagensis", but evidently confuses the latter with Guillaume's own wife[55]. He succeeded his father as GUILLAUME I “Tête d'Etoupes/Caput-stupæ” Comte de Poitou. He was appointed lay abbot of Saint-Hilaire-de-Poitiers in Jan 942[56]. From the start of his reign, his possession of Poitou was disputed by Hugues "le Grand" Duc des Francs [Capet][57]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Limoges 955. Around this same time, Lothaire King of France extended the authority of Comte Guillaume over the whole of Aquitaine. Although known to history as GUILLAUME III Duke of Aquitaine, charters record him as "Guillelmus…Aquitanici ducatus comes"[58] and "Guillelmus…Pictavensium sive Lemovicensium necne et Arvernensium comes insuper etiam Aquitainiæ comes palati"[59] as well as "Willelmi duci Aquitanorum cognomento Caput-Stupæ"[60]. He abdicated in 962, and became a monk at Saint-Cyprien de Poitiers[61].

1. RAYMOND de Toulouse, son of RAYMOND II Comte de Toulouse & his wife Guinidilda [de Barcelona] ([900]-[940/44], bur Saint-Pons-de-Thomières). He succeeded his father in [923/24] as RAYMOND PONS Comte de Toulouse. He swore homage in 932 to Raoul de Bourgogne King of France, who rewarded him by appointing him Duke of Aquitaine[62], Comte d'Auvergne and with the territory of the Marquisate of Gothie. He was also the suzerain lord of the counties of Carcassonne, Albigeois, Rouergue and Quercy. He is recorded with the title "Duke of Aquitaine" in the foundation act of the monastery of Chanteuges in 936 and in another act in the same year[63], indicating that he challenged the authority of Guillaume III “Tête d’Etoupes” Duke of Aquitaine.

B. VICOMTES d'AUVERGNE

The names of the early vicomtes d’Auvergne indicate close family relationships with the early vicomtes de Polignac (see Chapter 13.A of the present document). In the case of Armand [II], it is not even clear whether he was vicomte de Polignac or vicomte d’Auvergne. It has not yet proved possible to identity all the relevant family relationships.

1. ARMAND [I] . Vicomte . He is named in the undated charter of his son Armand [II] quoted below. m ---. The name of Armand’s wife is not named. Armand [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ARMAND [II] (-after 31 Oct 909). Vicomte [de Polignac?]. Vicomte [d’Auvergne?]. An undated charter, dated to end-9th century, records that “Armanno...filii Armanni vicecomitis” donated land “in comitatu Vellaico...cum ecclesia Sancti Georgii in Vetulæ præastio civitatis” to Tournus[64]. "Armandus [signed "Armandi vicecomitis"] et uxor mea Bertildis" donated property "in villa…Rilago [Rilhac]…in comitatu Brivatensi" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Aug [896][65]. “Armandus vicecomes et uxor mea Bertildis” donated land “in villa...Fontanas” [Fontannes] to Brioude Saint-Julien by charter dated [1/29] Aug 898[66]. "Armandus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Bertildi", by charter dated 10 Mar [902], signed by "Guillelmi"[67]. "Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem" donated property "in pago Brivatensi in…aice Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated 1 Nov [905][68]. “Armandus” donated land “in patria Arvernica, in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa...Fontanas...” to Fontannes Notre-Dame, with the consent of “uxore mea Bertildi”, by charter dated 10 Mar 906[69]. “Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem” recorded the usufruit in land “in villa...Fontanas...” by charter dated 31 Oct 909[70]. "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[71]. m BERTILDE, daughter of --- (-after 31 Oct 909). "Armandus [signed "Armandi vicecomitis"] et uxor mea Bertildis" donated property "in villa…Rilago [Rilhac]…in comitatu Brivatensi" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Aug [896][72]. “Armandus vicecomes et uxor mea Bertildis” donated land “in villa...Fontanas” [Fontannes] to Brioude Saint-Julien by charter dated [1/29] Aug 898[73]. "Armandus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Bertildi", by charter dated 10 Mar [902], signed by "Guillelmi"[74]. "Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem" donated property "in pago Brivatensi in…aice Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated 1 Nov [905][75]. “Armandus” donated land “in patria Arvernica, in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa...Fontanas...” to Fontannes Notre-Dame, with the consent of “uxore mea Bertildi”, by charter dated 10 Mar 906[76]. “Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem” recorded the usufruit in land “in villa...Fontanas...” by charter dated 31 Oct 909[77]. "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[78]. Armand [II] & his wife had [two or more] children:

i) [two or more] children (-[before 927]). "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[79].

2. BERNARD (-after 8 Dec [927]). "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[80].

3. ARLEBAUD (-after 8 Dec [927]). "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[81]. Bishop.

The name Armand (Clavio’s third son) suggests a relationship with the preceding family, maybe through the female line.

1. CLAVIO (-before [909]). "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[82]. m firstly ---. "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[83]. The distinction between "fratris" and germani" in this charter indicates that Genese was born from an earlier marriage of his father. m secondly INGELMODE, daughter of --- (-before [909]). "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[84]. Clavio & his first wife had one child:

a) GENESE (-before [909]). "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[85]. The distinction between "fratris" and germani" in this charter indicates that Genese was born from an earlier marriage of his father.

Clavio & his second wife had two children:

b) ETIENNE (-before [909]). "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[86].

c) ARMAND (-after Jan [909]). "Armannus" donated property "in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Corminiaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitoris mei Clavionis et genetricis meæ Ingelmodis, fratris mei Genesii, et germani mei Stephani", by charter dated Jan [909], signed by "Ingelmodi, Genesii"[87].

The name Rigaud (Eustorge [I]’s possible third son) suggests a relationship with the early vicomtes de Polignac (see Chapter 13.A), maybe through the female line.

1. EUSTORGE [I], son of --- . According to Europäische Stammtafeln[88], he was the possible son of Arimannus but the basis for this speculation is not known. m ARSENDE, daughter of ---. The priest "Gauraceus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "Rotberti vicecomitis ac coniugis eius et patris eius Ostorgii et matris Arsendana" by charter dated to [915/33][89]. Eustorge & his wife had [four] children:

a) ROBERT [I] (-after [941]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [915/33] under which the priest "Gauraceus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "Rotberti vicecomitis ac coniugis eius et patris eius Ostorgii et matris Arsendana"[90]. Vicomte d'Auvergne. "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[91]. "Robertus vicecomes" donated property "ecclesiam…sancti Martini…et in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Vebritensi villam…Juncherias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "conjuge mea Adalgarde", by charter dated 17 Jan [918], signed by "Guillelmus"[92]. "Roberti vicecomitis" witnessed the charter dated 2 Oct 927 under which "Acfred dux Aquitanorum" donated property to Cluny[93]. "Rotberti vicecomitis, Hildegardis vicecomitisse, Austorgii, item Austorgii, Rotberti abbatis, Stephani abbatis, Hugoni, item Rotberti…" subscribed a charter dated Dec "anno XVIII regnante Ludovico rege" (941, assuming his regnal years were counted from 923) under which "Stephanus Arvernorum…episcopus" donated property "in comitatu Arvernensi in villa…Abulnacus" to Sauxillanges for the souls of "Aimoni atque Rotberti atque item Rotberti abbati"[94]. "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[95]. m firstly ALDEGARDIS, daughter of --- (-after 17 Jan [918]). "Robertus vicecomes" donated property "ecclesiam…sancti Martini…et in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Vebritensi villam…Juncherias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "conjuge mea Adalgarde", by charter dated 17 Jan [918], signed by "Guillelmus"[96]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "genitori meo Rotberto et uxori suæ Aldegardi et genetrice mea Adalgardi…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[97]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "genitorum meorum Rotberti necnon et Algardis, et novercæ meæ Hildegardis…" by charter dated Feb 962[98]. m secondly HILDEGARDIS, daughter of HUBERT & his wife Ermengarde --- (-after [941]). "Aldeardis ancilla ancillarum Dei" donated property "in comitatu Arvernensi, in vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Burnunculo" to Sauxillanges for the souls of "genitore meo Hucberto et genetrice mea Ermengarde et fratribus meis Girbaldo et Willelmo nec non et pro seniore meo Rotberto et filio suo Stephano episcopo" by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti vicecomitis, Ucberti vicecomitis…"[99]. "Stephanus Arvernorum episcopus" donated property to Cluny by charter dated [950] in which he names "Rotbertus pater meus" and "Hildegard coniux eius"[100]. The fact that Hildegardis was not the same person as Aldegardis is confirmed by the charter dated Feb 962 under which Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "genitorum meorum Rotberti necnon et Algardis, et novercæ meæ Hildegardis…"[101]. "Rotberti vicecomitis, Hildegardis vicecomitisse, Austorgii, item Austorgii, Rotberti abbatis, Stephani abbatis, Hugoni, item Rotberti…" subscribed a charter dated Dec "anno XVIII regnante Ludovico rege" (941, assuming his regnal years were counted from 923) under which "Stephanus Arvernorum…episcopus" donated property "in comitatu Arvernensi in villa…Abulnacus" to Sauxillanges for the souls of "Aimoni atque Rotberti atque item Rotberti abbati"[102]. Robert [I] & his first wife had three children:

i) ROBERT [II] (-after Feb 954). A charter dated 28 Aug 936 records the foundation of the abbey of Chanteuge, for the souls of "Willelmi ducis atque nepotum eius Willelmi et Acfredi", and names "princeps Aquitanorum Raymundus…vicecomes Dalmacius…Bertrannus…ac Rotbertus vicecomes itemque Rotbertus juvenior, atque Eustorgius", signed by "Raymundi ducis Aquitanorum cui aliud…nomen est Pontii…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filiii eius, Bertramni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai"[103]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…fratribusque meis Eustorgio et Rotberto…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[104]. Vicomte d'Auvergne. "Amblardus et uxor mea Fides" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi…in villa…Vernerias…Preisago…Matticarra" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Ermani genitoris mei…et…Roberti vicecomitis et Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii sui avunculi, et suorum infantium", by charter dated Mar [947], signed by "Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii"[105]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…fratrum meorum Austorgii et Rotberti…" by charter dated Feb 962[106]. "Roberti vicecomitis" witnessed the charter dated Feb 954 under which "Stephanus" donated property "in villa Rogiaco, com Brivatensi" to Cluny with the consent of "Ermengardæ uxor mea"[107]. "Rotberti vicecomitis fratris eius, item Rotberti filii eiusdem, Widoni, Amblardi vicecomitis, Ucberti vicecomitis" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[108]. m ENGELBERGA, daughter of ---. "Wido princeps Arvernorum" donated "ecclesiam...in vico...Biliomo" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "Stephani episcopus...patris mei Rotberti et matris mee Ingelberge et fratris mei Rotberti", by charter dated Aug "feria quarta regnante Lothario rege Francorum", subscribed by "domni Widoni principis...Willelmi fratris eius...Aucende uxoris eiusdem domni Widoni"[109]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes atque Ausenda…coniux mea" donated "curtem Belmontensem", specifying that he inherited this from his mother, to Cluny for the souls of "genitore meo Roberto…genetrice mea Ingelbergane, ac fratris mei Roberti" by charter dated May 980[110]. Robert [II] & his wife had four children:

(a) ROBERT [III] (-[969/80]). "Rotberti vicecomitis fratris eius, item Rotberti filii eiusdem, Widoni…" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[111]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes atque Ausenda…coniux mea" donated "curtem Belmontensem", specifying that he inherited this from his mother, to Cluny for the souls of "genitore meo Roberto…genetrice mea Ingelbergane, ac fratris mei Roberti" by charter dated May 980[112].

(b) GUY [I] (-[989]). "Rotberti vicecomitis fratris eius, item Rotberti filii eiusdem, Widoni…" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[113]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes" donated "curtem Belmontensem" to Cluny by charter dated 980 for the soul of "Roberto genitore meo"[114]. Comte d'Auvergne.

- COMTES d'AUVERGNE.

(c) BERTRAND (-after [980/85]). Vicomte Bertrand, son of Robert, donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [980/85] which names his wife Arsinde and sons Bernard, Armand and Etienne[115]. Vicomte d'Auvergne. The cartulary of Paray-le-Monial includes a charter (undated) of "in pago Claromontensi Bertrannus vicecomes Arvernensis"[116]. m ARSINDE, daughter of ---. Vicomte Bertrand donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [980/85] which names his wife Arsinde and sons Bernard, Armand and Etienne[117]. Bertrand & his wife had three children:

(1) ARMAND [III] . Vicomte Bertrand donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [980/85] which names his wife Arsinde and sons Bernard, Armand and Etienne[118]. 955/985.

(2) BERNARD . Vicomte Bertrand donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [980/85] which names his wife Arsinde and sons Bernard, Armand and Etienne[119]. 955/985.

(3) ETIENNE . Vicomte Bertrand donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [980/85] which names his wife Arsinde and sons Bernard, Armand and Etienne[120]. 955/985.

(d) GUILLAUME . "Wido princeps Arvernorum" donated "ecclesiam...in vico...Biliomo" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "Stephani episcopus...patris mei Rotberti et matris mee Ingelberge et fratris mei Rotberti", by charter dated Aug "feria quarta regnante Lothario rege Francorum", subscribed by "domni Widoni principis...Willelmi fratris eius...Aucende uxoris eiusdem domni Widoni"[121].

ii) ETIENNE (-[969/70]). Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "genitori meo Rotberto et uxori suæ Aldegardi et genetrice mea Adalgardi…et…avunculis meis Heustorgio, Magfredo…et Guidone necnon et Stephano consobrino meo fratribusque meis Eustorgio et Rotberto, avunculo quoque meo Armando et filio suo Amblardo, Eustorgioque filio Eustorgii et Rodberto abate et fratribus suis" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[122]. "Amblardus et uxor mea Fides" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi…in villa…Vernerias…Preisago…Matticarra" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Ermani genitoris mei…et…Roberti vicecomitis et Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii sui avunculi, et suorum infantium", by charter dated Mar [947], signed by "Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii"[123]. "Robertus abbas" donated property "in pago Arvernico in villa…Severiaco…et…villa…Las et in vicaria…Ambronensis in villa…Busiacus…[et] in loco…Orbaniacus…et…in villa…Pauliaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude for "Stephano episcopo seniore meo vel pro patre ipsius Rotberto" by undated charter[124]. "Stephanus Arvernorum episcopus" donated property to Cluny by charter dated [950] in which he names "Rotbertus pater meus" and "Hildegard coniux eius"[125]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "genitorum meorum Rotberti necnon et Algardis, et novercæ meæ Hildegardis, et avunculorum meorum Austorgii…Matfredi ac Guidonis, et Stephani consobrini mei et fratrum meorum Austorgii et Rotberti, avunculi mei Armandi et filii eius Amblardi, sive Austorgii avunculi mei et filiorum eius Austorgii et Vuillelmi, et etiam Rotberti abbatis" by charter dated Feb 962[126]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes" donated "curtem Belmontensem" to Cluny by charter dated 980 for the soul of "Stephani avunculi mei"[127]. Abbot of Conques. Bishop of Clermont . He founded Saint-Germain, Lambron in 945. "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa", by charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum", subscribed by "Rotberti vicecomitis fratris eius, item Rotberti filii eiusdem, Widoni, Amblardi vicecomitis, Ucberti vicecomitis"[128].

iii) EUSTORGE [V] . "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[129]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…fratrum meorum Austorgii et Rotberti…" by charter dated Feb 962[130]. 968. A charter dated [964/65] refers to property of "Eustorgii, fratri Stephani episcopi"[131]. m ---. The name of Eustorge’s wife is not known. Eustorge [V] & his wife had one child:

(a) EUSTORGE [VI] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 945.

b) [BERNARD (-after 20 Jan [911]). "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[132]. This charter does not explain the relationship between the three main donors. However, it is possible that they are two brothers and their sister-in-law who are confirming the donations of their deceased brother, father of the two named children. Archdeacon.]

c) [RIGAUD [III] (-after 20 Jan [911]). "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[133]. This charter does not explain the relationship between the three main donors. However, it is possible that they are two brothers and their sister-in-law who are confirming the donations of their deceased brother, father of the two named children.] m AVA, daughter of --- (-after 20 Jan [911]). "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[134]. [Rigaud] & his wife had two children:

i) RIGAUD [IV] (-after 20 Jan [911]). "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[135].

ii) EUSTORGE (-after 20 Jan [911]). "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[136].

The charters of Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont refer to two sets of "avunculi mei". The charter dated Feb 962 refers to "[avunculus meus]…[Austorgius]" in two separate parts of the text. It is possible that these refer to two different individuals of the same name, although this is not without doubt. One possible interpretation is that one set of "avunculi" were paternal uncles and the other maternal. However, it seems unlikely that Bishop Etienne would have had uncles with the unusual name Eustorge on both sides of his family. Whatever the solution, both sets of uncles are shown here separately.

"Avunculi" group one:

d) EUSTORGE [II] (-after 945). ["Astorgius" donated property "in pago Arvernico in vicaria Nonatensi in villa…Madronio…et…in villa Blanzago" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Apr [917], signed by "Bertanni, Elbonis et Gaucelmi"[137]. It is likely that the donor in this charter was either Eustorge [II] or Eustorge [III]. It appears that the document is dated too late for him to have been Eustorge [I].] Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculis meis Heustorgio, Magfredo…et Guidone necnon…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[138]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculorum meorum Austorgii…Matfredi ac Guidonis…" by charter dated Feb 962[139].

e) MATFRED (-before Feb 962). Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculis meis Heustorgio, Magfredo…et Guidone necnon…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[140]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculorum meorum Austorgii…Matfredi ac Guidonis…" by charter dated Feb 962[141]. same person as…? MATFRED . Seigneur de Thiern. According to La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez, the seigneurs de Thiern descended from Matfred, fourth son of "Armand I vicomte d’Auvergne"[142]. La Mure does not cite the primary source on which this assertion is based, although it would appear that he is indicating the same Matfred who is named in the charters dated 945 and 962. The editor of the edition consulted highlights that the descent is inconsistent with Baluze’s Histoire généalogique de la maison d’Auvergne.

- SEIGNEURS de THIERN.

f) GUY . Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculis meis Heustorgio, Magfredo…et Guidone necnon…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[143]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculorum meorum Austorgii…Matfredi ac Guidonis…" by charter dated Feb 962[144].

g) [--- . It is possible that Etienne was the son one of one of the above-named brothers. m ---.]

i) ETIENNE . Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Stephano consobrino meo…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[145]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "… Stephani consobrini mei …" by charter dated Feb 962[146].

"Avunculi" group two:

h) EUSTORGE [III] (-[Mar 947/Feb 962]). ["Astorgius" donated property "in pago Arvernico in vicaria Nonatensi in villa…Madronio…et…in villa Blanzago" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Apr [917], signed by "Bertanni, Elbonis et Gaucelmi"[147]. It is likely that the donor in this charter was either Eustorge [II] or Eustorge [III]. It appears that the document is dated too late for him to have been Eustorge [I].] Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Eustorgioque filio Eustorgii…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[148]. "Amblardus et uxor mea Fides" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi…in villa…Vernerias…Preisago…Matticarra" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Ermani genitoris mei…et…Roberti vicecomitis et Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii sui avunculi, et suorum infantium", by charter dated Mar [947], signed by "Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii"[149]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Austorgii avunculi mei et filiorum eius Austorgii et Vuillelmi, et etiam Rotberti abbatis" by charter dated Feb 962[150]. As noted above, it is possible that Eustorge [II] and Eustorge [III] were the same person. m BLITHIARDIS, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which her son "Willelmus" donated property "in villa…Badaonus in vicaria Nonatensi" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "genitorum meorum Eustorgii et Blithiardis et fratris mei Eustorgii"[151]. Eustorge [III] & his wife had two children:

i) EUSTORGE [IV] (-after [May 986]). Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Eustorgioque filio Eustorgii…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[152]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Austorgii avunculi mei et filiorum eius Austorgii et Vuillelmi…" by charter dated Feb 962[153]. "Ostorgius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in vicaria Bonorochensi in villa…Vinecia" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated [May 986] ("mense quinto, feria tertia, regnante Ludovico rege Francorum seu Aquitanorum", which is assumed to refer to the first year of the reign of Louis V King of France), signed by "Guillelmi fratris ipsius Ostorgii…Amblardi"[154].

ii) GUILLAUME (-after [May 986]). "Willelmus" donated property "in villa…Badaonus in vicaria Nonatensi" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "genitorum meorum Eustorgii et Blithiardis et fratris mei Eustorgii", by undated charter[155]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Austorgii avunculi mei et filiorum eius Austorgii et Vuillelmi…" by charter dated Feb 962[156]. "Ostorgius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in vicaria Bonorochensi in villa…Vinecia" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated [May 986] ("mense quinto, feria tertia, regnante Ludovico rege Francorum seu Aquitanorum", which is assumed to refer to the first year of the reign of Louis V King of France), signed by "Guillelmi fratris ipsius Ostorgii…Amblardi"[157].

i) ARMAND [III] (-[7 Oct 945/Mar 947). 7 Feb 927. "Armandus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Balciago" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated 15 Dec [932][158]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculo quoque meo Armando et filio suo Amblardo…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[159]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculi mei Armandi et filii eius Amblardi…" by charter dated Feb 962[160]. m ---. The name of Armand's wife is not known. Armand [II] & his wife had two children:

i) AMBLARD (-[Mar 947/Feb 962]). Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculo quoque meo Armando et filio suo Amblardo…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[161]. "Amblardus et uxor mea Fides" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi…in villa…Vernerias…Preisago…Matticarra" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Ermani genitoris mei…et…Roberti vicecomitis et Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii sui avunculi, et suorum infantium", by charter dated Mar [947], signed by "Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii"[162]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculi mei Armandi et filii eius Amblardi…" by charter dated Feb 962[163]. Archbishop of Lyon . m FOI, daughter of --- (-after Mar [947]). "Amblardus et uxor mea Fides" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi…in villa…Vernerias…Preisago…Matticarra" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Ermani genitoris mei…et…Roberti vicecomitis et Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii sui avunculi, et suorum infantium", by charter dated Mar [947], signed by "Stephani episcopi et Eustorgii"[164].

j) [--- . m ---.] One child:

i) ROBERT . Abbot. "Robertus abbas" donated property "in pago Arvernico in villa…Severiaco…et…villa…Las et in vicaria…Ambronensis in villa…Busiacus…[et] in loco…Orbaniacus…et…in villa…Pauliaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude for "Stephano episcopo seniore meo vel pro patre ipsius Rotberto" by undated charter[165]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…Rodberto abate et fratribus suis" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[166]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "… et etiam Rotberti abbatis" by charter dated Feb 962[167]. It is assumed that Robert was related to this family but there is no indication what the precise relationship may have been.

C. COMTES d'AUVERGNE [970]-1437

GUY d'Auvergne, son of ROBERT [II] Vicomte d'Auvergne & his wife Ingelberga --- (-[989]). "Rotberti vicecomitis fratris eius, item Rotberti filii eiusdem, Widoni…" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[168]. Comte d'Auvergne. "Wido princeps Arvernorum" donated "ecclesiam...in vico...Biliomo" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "Stephani episcopus...patris mei Rotberti et matris mee Ingelberge et fratris mei Rotberti", by charter dated Aug "feria quarta regnante Lothario rege Francorum", subscribed by "domni Widoni principis...Willelmi fratris eius...Aucende uxoris eiusdem domni Widoni"[169]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes atque Ausenda…coniux mea" donated "curtem Belmontensem", specifying that he inherited this from his mother, to Cluny for the souls of "genitore meo Roberto…genetrice mea Ingelbergane, ac fratris mei Roberti" by charter dated May 980[170].

m AUSENDE, daughter of ---. "Wido princeps Arvernorum" donated "ecclesiam...in vico...Biliomo" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "Stephani episcopus...patris mei Rotberti et matris mee Ingelberge et fratris mei Rotberti", by charter dated Aug "feria quarta regnante Lothario rege Francorum", subscribed by "domni Widoni principis...Willelmi fratris eius...Aucende uxoris eiusdem domni Widoni"[171]. "Vuido Arvernice civitatis vicecomes [et]…Ausenda conjux mea" donated "curtem Belmontensem" to Cluny by charter dated 980[172].

1. GUILLAUME [IV] (-[1016]). The primary source which confirms the parentage of Comte Guillaume has not been identified. Baluze states that he was the brother of Comte Guy but cites no primary source on which this statement is based[173]. Comte d'Auvergne. He is named in charters of his wife quoted below. m HUMBERGE, daughter of ---. "Umberga" donated property to Sauxillanges for the souls of "senioris mei Vuillelmi et…filiorum meorum tam vivis quam etiam defunctis" by undated charter, subscribed by “Hubergane...Stephani, Rotberti, Willelmi, Widoni...”[174]. "Umberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in Brivatensi…ecclesiam…Luciag" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated to [988/1031], signed by "Stephanus episcopus, Robertus vicecomes, Willelmus…"[175]. "Domni Stephani episcopi, domni Rotberti, domni Vuillelmi, Umbergane comitisse matris eorum" signed the undated charter under which property was donated to Sauxillanges[176]. There is doubt about Humberge's parentage, but she may have been HUMBERGE, daughter of ETIENNE de Brioude & his second wife Adelais [Blanche] d’Anjou, a hypothesis which appears to provide a good solution to various chronological difficulties posed by references in different primary sources. The Flandria Generosa names "Ermengardis comitissa Arvenensis" as sister of "Constantia regina Francorum", when outlining the basis for the consanguinity between their great-great-grandchildren, Baudouin VII Count of Flanders and [Hawise] de Bretagne, which provided the grounds for the couple's separation[177]. It has been assumed in many secondary sources[178] that this passage means that "Ermengarde" was the full sister of Queen Constance (who was the third wife of Robert II King of France) and therefore that she was the daughter of Guillaume [II] Comte de Provence by his second marriage to Adelais d'Anjou. However, this is chronologically impossible. The marriage of "Ermengarde's" daughter, also named Ermengarde, to Eudes II Comte de Blois, is dated to 1005 according to the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois Fontaines[179]. Even if this date is inaccurate, the estimated birth date of Ermengarde junior's eldest son is [1010], and the marriage of her daughter is dated to 1018 (although the chronology suggests that this may have been an infant betrothal or marriage). Assuming that there is a degree of accuracy in these three dates, the daughter of "Ermengarde" Ctss d'Auvergne could not have been born later than [995] at the latest. This places the birth of "Ermengarde" senior to [980] at the very latest, about five years before Adelais's marriage to Guillaume Comte de Provence. Given that Adelais's third marriage to Louis V King of the West Franks was childless, and her second marriage to Raymond IV Comte de Toulouse was brief, it is therefore most likely that "Ermengarde" was Adelais's daughter by her first marriage to Etienne de Brioude. Some corroboration for this hypothesis is found in the charter dated 1011 under which "Poncius comes Gabalitanensis" (who was the son of Adelais d'Anjou by her marriage to Etienne de Brioude) donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Stephani et Alais et uxoris eius Theotbergæ et filiorum eius Stephani et Poncii vel fratrum eius Bertrandi et Willelmus et nepotum eius Stephani, Rotberti et Willelmi", by charter dated Feb [1010], signed by "Roberti vicecomitis, Willelmi fratris eius…"[180]. In this scenario, Etienne, Robert and Guillaume would be the sons of Pons's full sister "Ermengarde" Ctss d'Auvergne. However, this raises yet more difficulties. The secondary sources also assume that "Ermengarde's" husband was Robert [I] Comte d'Auvergne. However, the only known son of Comte Robert [I] was Guillaume [V] Comte d'Auvergne. Assuming that the "nepotes" of Comte Pons are named in order of seniority in the 1011 charter, "Vuillelmi" would have been the youngest brother. No other reference has been to found to his assumed older brothers Etienne and Robert. In any case, it is unlikely that Guillaume [V] Comte d'Auvergne would have been born much before [995/1000] for consistency with the dates of his marriage and his death. If this is correct, it would raise doubts about the use of the title "vicecomes" in the 1011 charter, as their father would still have been at the height of his power. All these difficulties would be solved if the "nepotes" of Comte Pons were in fact the three known sons of Guillaume [IV] Comte d'Auvergne, not of Robert [I] Comte d'Auvergne. If this is correct, "Ermengarde" would in fact have been "Humberge", who, as shown above, is named in other primary sources as the wife of Comte Guillaume. Comte Guillaume [IV] & his wife had four children:

a) ROBERT [I] d'Auvergne (-before 1032). "Umberga" donated property to Sauxillanges for the souls of "senioris mei Vuillelmi et…filiorum meorum tam vivis quam etiam defunctis" by undated charter, subscribed by “Hubergane...Stephani, Rotberti, Willelmi, Widoni...”[181]. "Poncius…comes…Gabalitanensis telluris necnon et Forensis patriæ" donated "ecclesiam Langat…in comitatu Gabalitensi, aliam ecclesiam…Favairolas…" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Stephani et Alais et uxoris eius Theotbergæ et filiorum eius Stephani et Poncii vel fratrum eius Bertrandi et Willelmus et nepotum eius Stephani, Rotberti et Willelmi", by charter dated Feb [1010], signed by "Roberti vicecomitis, Willelmi fratris eius…"[182]. "Domni Stephani episcopi, domni Rotberti, domni Vuillelmi, Umbergane comitisse matris eorum" signed the undated charter under which property was donated to Sauxillanges[183]. Comte d'Auvergne. m ---. The name of Comte Robert [I]'s wife is not known. As explained above under his mother Humberge, it is unlikely that she was Ermengarde, daughter of Adelais d'Anjou, either by her first husband Etienne de Brioude or by her fourth husband Guillaume [II] Comte de Provence. Comte Robert [I] & his wife had one child:

i) GUILLAUME [V] (-after 23 May 1059). "Poncius…comes…Gabalitanensis telluris necnon et Forensis patriæ" donated "ecclesiam Langat…in comitatu Gabalitensi, aliam ecclesiam…Favairolas…" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Stephani et Alais et uxoris eius Theotbergæ et filiorum eius Stephani et Poncii vel fratrum eius Bertrandi et Willelmus et nepotum eius Stephani, Rotberti et Willelmi", by charter dated Feb [1010], signed by "Roberti vicecomitis, Willelmi fratris eius…"[184]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Clermont. "Wilelmus Arvernorum comes" donated property to the church at Auvergne, with the consent of "filii…mei Stephanus, Bego et Pontius…cum Philippia conjuge mea", by charter dated 1044[185]. "Willelmi comitis…et uxor sua Philipia et filii eorum Rotbertus et Willelmus et Pontius" donated property to Sauxillanges by undated charter[186]. "Willelmus, Arvenensis princeps" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "…filiis meis et uxore mea Phylippia", by undated charter subscribed by "Rotberti comitis, Willelmi comitis, Philippiæ matris eorum"[187]. m PHILIPPA, daughter of --- (-after [1059/66]). "Wilelmus Arvernorum comes" donated property to the church at Auvergne, with the consent of "filii…mei Stephanus, Bego et Pontius…cum Philippia conjuge mea", by charter dated 1044[188]. "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][189]. "Willelmi comitis…et uxor sua Philipia et filii eorum Rotbertus et Willelmus et Pontius" donated property to Sauxillanges by undated charter[190]. "Willelmus, Arvenensis princeps" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "…filiis meis et uxore mea Phylippia", by undated charter subscribed by "Rotberti comitis, Willelmi comitis, Philippiæ matris eorum"[191]. "Philippa" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "domni Wilelmi senioris mei ac filiorum meorum…Wilelmi, Pontii" and "pro Rotberto comite filio meo", by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti comitis…uxoris eius Judith"[192]. Comte Guillaume [V] & his wife had five children:

(a) ETIENNE . "Wilelmus Arvernorum comes" donated property to the church at Auvergne, with the consent of "filii…mei Stephanus, Bego et Pontius…cum Philippia conjuge mea", by charter dated 1044[193]. "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][194].

(b) ROBERT [II] (-[1096]). "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][195]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Gevaudan.

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(c) GUILLAUME (-before [1059/66]). "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][196]. "Willelmi comitis…et uxor sua Philipia et filii eorum Rotbertus et Willelmus et Pontius" donated property to Sauxillanges by undated charter[197]. "Willelmus, Arvenensis princeps" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "…filiis meis et uxore mea Phylippia", by undated charter subscribed by "Rotberti comitis, Willelmi comitis, Philippiæ matris eorum"[198]. "Philippa" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "domni Wilelmi senioris mei ac filiorum meorum…Wilelmi, Pontii" and "pro Rotberto comite filio meo", by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti comitis…uxoris eius Judith"[199].

(d) BEGON (-after 1044). "Wilelmus Arvernorum comes" donated property to the church at Auvergne, with the consent of "filii…mei Stephanus, Bego et Pontius…cum Philippia conjuge mea", by charter dated 1044[200].

(e) PONCE (-before [1059/66]). "Wilelmus Arvernorum comes" donated property to the church at Auvergne, with the consent of "filii…mei Stephanus, Bego et Pontius…cum Philippia conjuge mea", by charter dated 1044[201]. "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][202]. "Willelmi comitis…et uxor sua Philipia et filii eorum Rotbertus et Willelmus et Pontius" donated property to Sauxillanges by undated charter[203]. "Philippa" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "domni Wilelmi senioris mei ac filiorum meorum…Wilelmi, Pontii" and "pro Rotberto comite filio meo", by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti comitis…uxoris eius Judith"[204].

b) ETIENNE (-after [1013/21]). "Umberga" donated property to Sauxillanges for the souls of "senioris mei Vuillelmi et…filiorum meorum tam vivis quam etiam defunctis" by undated charter, subscribed by “Hubergane...Stephani, Rotberti, Willelmi, Widoni...”[205]. Etienne is placed first in the list of subscribers, after his supposed mother, presumably because of his ecclesiastical position. Bishop of Clermont . "Domni Stephani episcopi, domni Rotberti, domni Vuillelmi, Umbergane comitisse matris eorum" signed the undated charter under which property was donated to Sauxillanges[206].

c) GUILLAUME . "Umberga" donated property to Sauxillanges for the souls of "senioris mei Vuillelmi et…filiorum meorum tam vivis quam etiam defunctis" by undated charter, subscribed by “Hubergane...Stephani, Rotberti, Willelmi, Widoni...”[207]. "Poncius…comes…Gabalitanensis telluris necnon et Forensis patriæ" donated "ecclesiam Langat…in comitatu Gabalitensi, aliam ecclesiam…Favairolas…" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Stephani et Alais et uxoris eius Theotbergæ et filiorum eius Stephani et Poncii vel fratrum eius Bertrandi et Willelmus et nepotum eius Stephani, Rotberti et Willelmi", by charter dated Feb [1010], signed by "Roberti vicecomitis, Willelmi fratris eius…"[208]. "Domni Stephani episcopi, domni Rotberti, domni Vuillelmi, Umbergane comitisse matris eorum" signed the undated charter under which property was donated to Sauxillanges[209].

d) [GUY . "Umberga" donated property to Sauxillanges for the souls of "senioris mei Vuillelmi et…filiorum meorum tam vivis quam etiam defunctis" by undated charter, subscribed by “Hubergane...Stephani, Rotberti, Willelmi, Widoni...”[210]. The charter does not specify the relationship between the subscribers and the donor. However, the names suggest that they were her sons. If that is correct, Guy may have been her youngest son.]

e) ERMENGARDE d'Auvergne (-11 or 12 Mar after 1042). The Flandria Generosa names "altera Ermengardis comitissa" as daughter of "Ermengardis comitissa Arvenensis", and mother of "Berta comitissa [=de Blois]", when outlining the basis for the consanguinity between Baudouin VII Count of Flanders and [Hawise] de Bretagne, which provided the grounds for the couple's separation[211]. As discussed above under her assumed mother Humberge, less chronological difficulties result if Ermengarde was in fact the daughter of Guillaume [IV] Comte d'Auvergne. The date of her marriage is fixed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "comitissam Turonensem Ermengardem" as wife of "Odonem Campaniensem comitem" when recording in 1005 their joint restoration of "Turonis maioris monasterii"[212]. The necrology of Saint-Père-en-Vallée records the death "IV Id Mar" of "Ermengardis comitissa"[213]. The necrology of Pontlevoy records the death "V Id Mar" of "Ermengardis comitissa"[214]. m (1005) as his second wife, EUDES II Comte de Blois, son of EUDES I Comte de Blois & his wife Berthe de Bourgogne [Welf] ([982/83]-killed in battle Commercy 15 Nov 1037).

ROBERT [II] d'Auvergne, son of GUILLAUME [V] Comte d'Auvergne et de Clermont & his wife Philippa --- (-[1096]). "Guilelmus…princeps Arvernorum" donated property to the abbey of Charroux with the consent of "coniugis meæ Philippiæ ac filiorum meorum Stephani, Rotberti, Guillelmi, Pontii" by charter dated [1047][215]. "Willelmi comitis…et uxor sua Philipia et filii eorum Rotbertus et Willelmus et Pontius" donated property to Sauxillanges by undated charter[216]. "Willelmus, Arvenensis princeps" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "…filiis meis et uxore mea Phylippia", by undated charter subscribed by "Rotberti comitis, Willelmi comitis, Philippiæ matris eorum"[217]. "Rotbertus Rotenensis urbis comes cum…matre…Phylippia" donated the church of Taravella to the abbey of Conques by charters dated 1058, subscribed by "Willelmi comitis", and 1059[218]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Gevaudan. "Philippa" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "domni Wilelmi senioris mei ac filiorum meorum…Wilelmi, Pontii" and "pro Rotberto comite filio meo", by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti comitis…uxoris eius Judith"[219]. "Rotbertus comes Arvernorum" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Willelmi, matrisque meæ Philippæ, necnon et fratrum meorum…Willelmi et Pontii", by charter dated 18 Apr 1069 subscribed by "uxoris meæ comitisse Judit"[220]. "Robertus…comes…Arvernensis" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Guillelmi et Philipiæ et uxoris suæ Judetæ", by undated charter[221].

m firstly (before 23 Jan 1051) BERTHE de Rouergue, daughter of HUGUES Comte de Rouergue et de Gevaudun [Toulouse] & his wife Fé de Cerdanya (-[1063/64]). "Hugo Ruthenensium comes et mater mea Ricardis comitissa" donated property to Conques, for the soul of "Raymundi comitis", by charter dated 23 Jan 1051, signed by "Ricardis commitissæ…Rodberti comitis, Fidei comitissæ, Bertæ comitissæ, Berengarii vicecomitis, Bernardi archidiaconi et fratrum eius"[222]. A charter dated 1079 records that "Rothbertus comes et eius uxor Berta, filia Ugonis Rutenensis comitis" donated "abbatiam sancti Amancii" to Saint-Victor, Marseille[223]. Ctss de Rouergue et de Gevaudun. On her death, the counties of Narbonne, Agde, Béziers, Uzès and Rouergue reverted to Guillaume IV Comte de Toulouse.

m secondly (before 14 May 1068) JUDITH de Melgueil, daughter of RAYMOND [I] Comte de Melgueil & his wife Beatrix de Poitou (-30 Apr after [1096]). "Philippa" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "domni Wilelmi senioris mei ac filiorum meorum…Wilelmi, Pontii" and "pro Rotberto comite filio meo", by undated charter, subscribed by "Rotberti comitis…uxoris eius Judith"[224]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified, although it is indicated by the charter of Pons [de Melgueil] Abbot of Cluny who names Judith “amitam suam” (see below). "Rotbertus comes Arvernorum" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Willelmi, matrisque meæ Philippæ, necnon et fratrum meorum…Willelmi et Pontii", by charter dated 18 Apr 1069 subscribed by "uxoris meæ comitisse Judit"[225]. "Robertus…comes…Arvernensis" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitorum suorum Guillelmi et Philipiæ et uxoris suæ Judetæ", by undated charter[226]. "Poncius…Cluniacensis ecclesiæ…abbas" recommended "amitam suam domnam Judit Arvernorum comitissam" to donate property to Cluny, noting the later donation by "eidem comitissæ et filio eius domno Willelmo Arvernorum comiti…et filios eius Robertum…et Willelmum et eius filiam Judith", by undated charter[227]. She became a nun at Saint-Pierre de Cornillon, Grenoble after her husband died[228]. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert de Cornillon, Grenoble records the death "II Kal Mai" of "Judeta monacha comitissa Arvernensis"[229].

Comte Robert [II] & his second wife had two children:

1. JUDITH (-after 1109). "Poncius…Cluniacensis ecclesiæ…abbas" recommended "amitam suam domnam Judit Arvernorum comitissam" to donate property to Cluny, noting the later donation by "eidem comitissæ et filio eius domno Willelmo Arvernorum comiti…et filios eius Robertum…et Willelmum et eius filiam Judith", by undated charter[230]. Nun at La Chaise-Dieu.

2. GUILLAUME [VI] (-25 Jan [1136]). "Rotberti comitis Alvernorum, Wilelmi filii eius" subscribed a charter of "Francorum rex Philippus" dated 1095[231]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Velay. The necrology of the priory of Saint-Robert de Cornillon, Grenoble records the death "VIII Kal Feb" of "Guillelmus comes Arverniæ"[232]. m ---. The name of Guillaume’s wife is not known. It is possible that she was Emma of Sicily, daughter of daughter of Roger I Count of Sicily & his first wife Judith d'Evreux [Normandie]. Malaterra names "filiam eius…Emmam…de prima uxore Judicta" when recording that her father arranged her marriage to Philippe I King of France, in return for a generous dowry, not knowing that the king was still married to Bertha of Holland. She left for France, but when the king's marital status came to light, the dowry was sent back to Sicily and her marriage to the Comte de Clermont was arranged by her brother-in-law Raymond de Saint-Gilles[233]. Baluze is extremely sceptical about the reliability of these statements and suggests that the "comte de Clermont" in question may have been a member of the Clermont [Chiaramonte] family which is recorded from the early 12th century in southern Italy[234]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[235], the wife of Comte Guillaume [VI] was Emma, daughter of Guillaume d'Evreux, who was the maternal aunt of Emma of Sicily, but this appears to be chronologically impossible. Emma married [secondly] Rodolfo Macabeo Conte di Montescaglioso. Pope Pascal II confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Notre-Dame de Josaphat in Sicily and Calabria by charter dated 3 Jan 1113, listing the donations including "Emme filie Rogerii comitis Sicilie et Calabrie…orto ante ecclesiam Sancte Perpetue"[236]. "Rogerius…Sicilie et Italie rex" confirmed donations "a beate memorie Emma sorore nostra quondam comitissa civitate Severiane et Appii domina" to the church of St Basilius in Appia by charter dated 21 Sep 1133[237]. "Rogerius…Sicilie et Italie rex…Rogerii primi comitis heres et filius" confirmed past donations to St Mary Josephat, Jerusalem by (among others) "dna Emma soror nostra uxor quondam Radulfi Machabei" by charter dated 11 Oct 1144[238]. Comte Guillaume [VI] & his wife had two children:

a) ROBERT [III] (-[1145]). "Poncius…Cluniacensis ecclesiæ…abbas" recommended "amitam suam domnam Judit Arvernorum comitissam" to donate property to Cluny, noting the later donation by "eidem comitissæ et filio eius domno Willelmo Arvernorum comiti…et filios eius Robertum…et Willelmum et eius filiam Judith", by undated charter[239]. Comte d'Auvergne. "Rotbertus comes Arvernorum" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Willelmi et matris meæ ac fratris mei Willelmi et filii mei Willelmi", by undated charter[240]. m ---. The name of Robert's wife is not known. Comte Robert [III] & his wife had one child:

i) GUILLAUME [VII] "le Jeune" (-[1169]). "Rotbertus comes Arvernorum" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Willelmi et matris meæ ac fratris mei Willelmi et filii mei Willelmi", by undated charter[241]. Comte d'Auvergne.

- DAUPHINS d’AUVERGNE, COMTES de CLERMONT.

b) GUILLAUME [VIII] "le Vieux" d'Auvergne (-[1182]). "Poncius…Cluniacensis ecclesiæ…abbas" recommended "amitam suam domnam Judit Arvernorum comitissam" to donate property to Cluny, noting the later donation by "eidem comitissæ et filio eius domno Willelmo Arvernorum comiti…et filios eius Robertum…et Willelmum et eius filiam Judith", by undated charter[242]. He succeeded as Comte d'Auvergne.

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GUILLAUME [VIII] "le Vieux" d'Auvergne, son of GUILLAUME [VI] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Emma of Sicily (-[1182]). "Poncius…Cluniacensis ecclesiæ…abbas" recommended "amitam suam domnam Judit Arvernorum comitissam" to donate property to Cluny, noting the later donation by "eidem comitissæ et filio eius domno Willelmo Arvernorum comiti…et filios eius Robertum…et Willelmum et eius filiam Judith", by undated charter[243]. He succeeded as Comte d'Auvergne. A letter from the canons of Clermont to Louis VII King of France complained of the activities of “Willelmi maioris natu comitis atque filii eius Roberti”, undated[244].

m ANNE de Nevers, daughter of GUILLAUME II Comte de Nevers & his wife Adelais ---. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comitissa Anna…soror comitis Renaldi Nivernensis" as mother of "Robertus [comes Alvernie]"[245].

Comte Guillaume [VIII] & his wife had four children:

1. ROBERT [IV] d'Auvergne (-[1194], bur Abbaye de Bouchet, near Limais). A letter from the canons of Clermont to Louis VII King of France complained of the activities of “Willelmi maioris natu comitis atque filii eius Roberti”, undated[246]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Clermont.

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2. GUILLAUME (-1219). His parentage is confirmed by the record of the elevation of the relics of St Austremoine in Mauzac abbey, dated 10 Apr 1197, which names "Robertum Claromontensem episcopum" and "W. præpositus Claromontensis avunculus dicti episcopi"[247]. Prior at Brioude. [Provost at Clermont cathedral 1209.]

3. [JUDITH . Secondary sources state that the wife of Béraud [III] Seigneur de Mercœur was the daughter of Guillaume [VIII] Comte d'Auvergne. Baluze traces this hypothesis to a source printed in 1665 but is sceptical about its accuracy[248]. m BERAUD [III] Seigneur de Mercœur, son of ODILON [de Mercœur] & his wife --- (-before 1169).]

4. [AGNES (-after 1195). "Hugo comes Ruthenæ, filius Ermengardis et Hugo filius eius et Agnetis comitissæ" donated property to Conques by charter dated 1195[249]. Secondary sources state that the wife of Hugues [II] Comte de Rodez was the daughter of Guillaume [VIII] Comte d'Auvergne. Baluze traces this hypothesis to a source printed in 1665[250], indicating that her family origin is suggested by the testament of her son "Willelmus comes Ruthenensis", dated to 1208, who appointed "Guidonem comitem Arverniæ…Willelmum filium suum" as his heir[251]. However, if this is correct it is unclear why Guillaume Comte de Rodez would have appointed as his heir a maternal relative in preference to a more remote connection through his paternal line. m HUGUES [II] Comte de Rodez, son of HUGUES [I] Comte de Rodez & his wife Ermengarde de Creissels (-[1208], bur Bonneval {Le Cairol, Aveyron}).]

ROBERT [IV] d'Auvergne, son of GUILLAUME [VIII] "le Vieux" Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Anne de Nevers (-[1194], bur Abbaye de Bouchet, near Limais). A letter from the canons of Clermont to Louis VII King of France complained of the activities of “Willelmi maioris natu comitis atque filii eius Roberti”, undated[252]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Clermont. A charter dated 1182 records an agreement between the abbot of Saint-Michel de Cluse, Piemonte and "comiti Roberto"[253]. Baluze states that Comte Robert died "environ l’an 1194" and was buried "en l’abbaye du Bouschet", reproducing an image of the tomb in which he and his wife are buried[254].

m ([1165]) MATHILDE de Bourgogne, daughter of EUDES II Duke of Burgundy [Capet] & his wife Marie de Blois-Champagne ([1150]-22 Jul 1220, bur Abbaye de Bouchet, near Limais). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "sorore ducis Burgundie" as wife of "Roberti [comitis Alvernie]" but does not name her[255]. Her birth and marriage dates are estimated approximately from the dates of her parents’ marriage, father’s death, and possible birth dates of her siblings, but bearing in mind the possible marriage date of her second son. A charter dated May 1201 records disputes between "dominum Robertum…Claromontensem episcopum et Guidonem…comitem Arverniæ", mediated by "domino Odone…duce Burgundiæ" and naming "domina Mathildis mater eius"[256]. Dame de Limais, by grant as dowry. She ceded Limais to Hervé de Nevers in Jun 1210.

Comte Robert [IV] & his wife had [six] children:

1. MARIE d’Auvergne ([1165]-after 1229, bur Lyon Dominican church). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the following document: "Albertus de Turre filius Alberti de Turre et Comitissæ filiæ Roberti comitis Arverniæ" confirmed donations to the Chartreuse de Portes by "Hugonis de Coliniaco" on the occasion of his marriage to "filiæ eius Beatricis" by undated charter[257]. Her birth date is estimated approximately based on the chronology of her parents’ lives, but bearing in mind the estimated date of her marriage. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Her place of burial is confirmed by the 24 Feb 1249 (O.S.) testament of her son Guy. m ([1180]) ALBERT [II] Seigneur de la Tour-du Pin, son of ALBERT [I] de la Tour & his wife --- (-1229 or after).

2. GUILLAUME [IX] (-[1195/97]). His parentage, and the fact that he succeeded his father, is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records that "Robertus frater Guilelmi et Guidonis comitum Alvernie" was installed as Bishop of Clermont in Auvergne in 1198[258]. Comte d’Auvergne et de Clermont. There is no precise indication of the date of his death, but his brother Guy [II] is recorded as Comte d’Auvergne from May 1198.

3. GUY [II] (-1222, bur Le Bouchet). His parentage is confirmed by the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which records that "Robertus frater Guilelmi et Guidonis comitum Alvernie" was installed as Bishop of Clermont in Auvergne in 1198[259]. Comte d'Auvergne et de Vic-le-Comte. "Guido comes Alverniæ" wrote to Pope Innocent III concerning "fratrem meum Robertum Claromontensem episcopum" dated May 1198[260]. A charter dated May 1201 records disputes between "dominum Robertum…Claromontensem episcopum et Guidonem…comitem Arverniæ", mediated by "domino Odone…duce Burgundiæ" and naming "domina Mathildis mater eius"[261]. Comte de Rodez 1208. "Guido comes Claromontensis" donated "Buillonem…et Leez…et Buisseroles…" to "Petronillæ dominiæ Chambonii uxori meæ comitissæ Clarimontensis in dotalicio" on leaving for "partes Albigenses…contra hæreticos", with the consent of "Guillelmus primogenitus meus […matri suæ]", by charter dated 1209[262]. The testament of "Guidonis comitis Arvernorum", dated 27 May 1209, names "Guillelmo primogenito suo…Hugo secundus natu…Petronillæ uxoris suæ…Guidoni…tertio filio suo"[263]. La Mure records that Philippe II King of France dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont[264]. m ([1180]) PETRONILLE de Chambon, daughter of AMELIUS [III] de Chambon {Puy-de-Dôme} & his wife Dalmatie --- (-after Jun 1232). "Guido comes Claromontensis" donated "Buillonem…et Leez…et Buisseroles…" to "Petronillæ dominiæ Chambonii uxori meæ comitissæ Clarimontensis in dotalicio" on leaving for "partes Albigenses…contra hæreticos", with the consent of "Guillelmus primogenitus meus […matri suæ]", by charter dated 1209[265]. The testament of "Guidonis comitis Arvernorum", dated 27 May 1209, names "Guillelmo primogenito suo…Hugo secundus natu…Petronillæ uxoris suæ…Guidoni…tertio filio suo"[266]. “C. comitissa Alvernie” records a donation to “domui Portus Sancte Marie, Cartusiensis ordinis” by charter dated Jun 1232 which names “G. comes Alvernie, olim maritus meus”[267]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comitis Guidonis Alvernie…uxore" was "soror abbatis Radulfi…Camboniam", adding that her parents were "filiam cuiusdam nobilis de Alvernia…Guilelmus, Dalmatiam" and “Amelius de Cambonio” and that after Amelius died “eandem…Dalmatiam” married “Eustorgius de Rupe” [Roche-Aimon] by whom she had “domnum abbatem Radulfum [abbatem Clarevallensem] et fratres eius”[268]. Comte Guy [II] & his wife had eight children:

a) GUILLAUME [X] (-1246, bur Le Bouchet). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "iunior comes Alvernie Guilelmus" was son of “comitis Guidonis Alvernie” and his wife "soror abbatis Radulfi…Camboniam"[269]. Comte d'Auvergne.

- see below.

b) HUGUES d’Auvergne (-after Jun 1232). The testament of "Guidonis comitis Arvernorum", dated 27 May 1209, names "Guillelmo primogenito suo…Hugo secundus natu…Petronillæ uxoris suæ…Guidoni…tertio filio suo"[270]. Bishop of Clermont . The testament of "Robertus…prime Lugdunensis ecclesie archiepiscopus", dated Jun 1232, appointed "nepotem nostrum Hugonem episcopum Claromontensem et Guidonem fratrem eius archidiaconum Lugdunensem…"[271].

c) GUY (-after Jun 1232). The testament of "Guidonis comitis Arvernorum", dated 27 May 1209, names "Guillelmo primogenito suo…Hugo secundus natu…Petronillæ uxoris suæ…Guidoni…tertio filio suo"[272]. "…Wido præpositus frater comitis…" witnessed the charter dated 1 Feb 1224 under which "Willelmus…comes Arverniæ et Aleydis quondam comitissa de Los" renounced an inheritance from "dominus dux Lotharingiæ", presumably in connection with their forthcoming marriage although the document does not specify this[273]. Archdeacon of Lyon. The testament of "Robertus…prime Lugdunensis ecclesie archiepiscopus", dated Jun 1232, appointed "nepotem nostrum Hugonem episcopum Claromontensem et Guidonem fratrem eius archidiaconum Lugdunensem…"[274].

d) ALIX (-after 21 Feb 1250). An undated charter records the marriage of "Raimundus vicecomes Torenæ" and "filiam Guidonis comitis Arvernorum"[275]. "Hahliz vicecomitissa Turennæ" records a debt to "fratri nostro Guillelmo quondam comiti Claromontensi" and payment to "nepoti nostro Rotberto comiti Claromontensi filio prædicti fratris nostri", by charter dated 13 Sep 1247[276]. "Haelis relicta Raimundi quondam vicecomitis Turennæ", under her testament dated 24 Feb 1250, refers to the dowry granted by "bonæ memoriæ Guidone quondam comite Claromontensi patre meo" and appointed "filiam meam Haelis uxorem Heliæ Rudelli junioris" as her heir[277]. m (contract Dec 1208) RAYMOND [IV] Vicomte de Turenne, son of RAYMOND [III] Vicomte de Turenne & his [first wife ---] (-before 17 Dec 1243).

e) MARGUERITE (-1263 or after). "Heraclius dominus Montislauri" exchanged property with the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, confirmed by "Margarita uxor predicti domini Heraclii, et…Poncetus et Herailletus filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1236[278]. "Eracle seigneur de Montlaur et sa femme Marguerite" acknowledged receipt of payments from Bonnefoy for purchasing “redevances dans le mandement d’Aubenas” by charter dated 1253[279]. m as his second wife, HERACLE [I] Seigneur de Montlaur, son of PONS Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife Agnes de Posquières (-after 1253).

f) ERMENGARDE (-16 Jan 1225). An undated charter records that "Reginaldus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister…et pater meus comes Forensis et Guido comes Arverniæ" agreed the marriages, firstly of "G. fratris mei" and "filias G. comitis Arverniæ", and secondly of "filius…dicti comitis Arverniæ" and "filiam fratris mei G. quondam comitis Forensis"[280]. La Mure describes the background to this betrothal: Philippe II King of France had dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont, Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon supported the king in this move, while the county of Forez supported the comte d’Auvergne[281]. However, in a later passage he records that the betrothal of the daughter of Guy de Forez and Guillaume [X] d’Auvergne was terminated "par le changement des affaires qui survint ès Maisons d’Auvergne et de Forez"[282]. La Mure does not state what happened to Ermengarde’s betrothal to Guy [IV] Comte de Forez at the time, but it appears likely that it was terminated too, and presumably revived at some later date. "Guido comes Nivernensis et Forensis" donated property to the abbey of Bénissons Dieu, for the soul of "bonæ recordationis Ermengardis quondam uxoris meæ comitissæ Forensis", by charter dated [2/7] Jan 1226[283]. The necrology of Saint-Thomas-en-Forez records the death "XVII Kal Feb" of "Ememgertis comitisse"[284]. m (Betrothed 1210 [terminated?], [1223/24]) as his second wife, GUY [IV] Comte de Forez, son of GUY [III] Comte de Forez & his second wife Alix --- (-Castellaneta, Apulia 29 Oct 1241, bur Notre-Dame de Montbrison).

g) daughter . Her parentage is confirmed by the testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, which makes various donations including to "domui de las Chesas…ad vitam sororis nostræ"[285]. Nun at "Las Chasas" 1245.

h) daughter (-[1245]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, which provides for the anniversary of "sororis nostræ et…generis nostri Guillelmo de Ussone"[286]. m GUILLAUME d'Usson, son of --- (-before [1245]).

4. ROBERT d’Auvergne (-Lyon 6 Jan 1234, bur Lyon Saint-Jean). Bishop of Clermont 1198. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "Robertus frater Guilelmi et Guidonis comitum Alvernie" was installed as Bishop of Clermont in Auvergne in 1198[287]. A charter dated May 1201 records disputes between "dominum Robertum…Claromontensem episcopum et Guidonem…comitem Arverniæ", mediated by "domino Odone…duce Burgundiæ" and naming "domina Mathildis mater eius"[288]. Archbishop of Lyon 1227. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1227 of “archiepiscopus Lugdunensis Renaldus...filius comitis Forensis” and the succession of “episcopus Clarimontensis de Alvernia Robertus cuius frater fuit Guido comes Alvernensis”[289]. The testament of "Robertus…prime Lugdunensis ecclesie archiepiscopus", dated Jun 1232, appointed "nepotem nostrum Hugonem episcopum Claromontensem et Guidonem fratrem eius archidiaconum Lugdunensem…"[290]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1234 of “Robertum...archiepiscopum Lugdunensem”[291]. The necrology of Clermont records the death "VIII Id Jan" of "R. archiepiscopi Lugdunensis"[292].

5. daughter (-1210). The Chronicon Bernardi Iterii records the death in 1210 of "uxor Guidonis comitis Lemovicensis, que fuit soror comitis Arvernorum"[293]. m as his first wife, GUY [V] Vicomte de Limoges, son of ADEMAR [V] Vicomte de Limoges & his wife Sarah of Cornwall (-Avignon 29 Mar 1230, bur Limoges Saint-Marcial).

6. [ROBERT de Clermont ([1180/95]-[1219/Feb 1234]). The parentage of Robert de Clermont is uncertain. The charter dated Apr 1210, which identifies him as "avunculus" of Hugues Prior of Sauxillanges, appears to be the only document on which speculation about his ancestry can be based. Hugues Prior of Sauxillanges has been identified as the son of Marie d’Auvergne, daughter of Robert [IV] Comte d’Auvergne, and her husband Albert [II] Seigneur de la Tour-du-Pin[294]. If that identification is correct, Robert de Clermont would have been Robert, son of Robert [IV] Comte d’Auvergne. Other possibilities are discussed in the chapter dealing with the Seigneurs d’Olliergues.]

- SEIGNEURS d’OLLIERGUES.

GUILLAUME [X] d’Auvergne, son of GUY [II] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Petronille de Chambon (-1246, bur Le Bouchet). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "iunior comes Alvernie Guilelmus" was son of “comitis Guidonis Alvernie” and his wife "soror abbatis Radulfi…Camboniam"[295]. "Guido comes Claromontensis" donated "Buillonem…et Leez…et Buisseroles…" to "Petronillæ dominiæ Chambonii uxori meæ comitissæ Clarimontensis in dotalicio" on leaving for "partes Albigenses…contra hæreticos", with the consent of "Guillelmus primogenitus meus […matri suæ]", by charter dated 1209[296]. The testament of "Guidonis comitis Arvernorum", dated 27 May 1209, names "Guillelmo primogenito suo…Hugo secundus natu…Petronillæ uxoris suæ…Guidoni…tertio filio suo"[297]. Comte d'Auvergne. Henry III King of England recorded a treaty with "W. filium comitis Guidonis de Alvernia et Delfinum Clari Montis et R. nepotem eius" dated [Oct] 1225[298]. The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir, names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum", provides for the anniversary of "sororis nostræ et…generis nostri Guillelmo de Ussone" and makes various other donations including to "domui de las Chesas…ad vitam sororis nostræ"[299].

Betrothed (Apr 1202) to --- de Montluçon, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD Seigneur de Montluçon & his wife ---. A charter dated Apr 1202 records an agreement between “Archembaudus dominus Montis Lucii” and “Guidonem comitem Arvernie" for the marriage of "filiam Archembaudi primogenitam" and "Guillelmus filius comitis, vel alter filius", together with "Combralium et comitatum"[300].

Betrothed ([1210]) to [ELEONORE] de Forez, daughter of GUY [III] Comte de Forez & his second wife Alix ---. La Mure states that "la troisième et dernière fille de Guy III Comte de Forez et de son épouse Alice de Suilly" was "Eléonor de Forez" who, in a charter "alléguée par Justel de l’an 1210", was betrothed to "Guillaume fils de Guy II Comte d’Auvergne", that the betrothal was terminated "par le changement des affaires qui survint ès Maisons d’Auvergne et de Forez", and that the same daughter later married "un grand seigneur d’Auvergne nommé Guillaume de Baffie, seigneur de Baffie et de Viveron"[301]. In this way, La Mure conflates the daughter of Comte Guy [III] by his first marriage, who married Guillaume de Baffie as demonstrated by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] quoted above, with his younger daughter who was betrothed to Guillaume d’Auvergne. This must be incorrect in light of the source which names the older daughter, wife of Guillaume de Baffie, as "S" (see SEIGNEURS de BAFFIE, below). In an earlier passage, La Mure describes the background to this betrothal: Philippe II King of France had dispossessed Guy [II] of his county in 1210 in reprisal for his persecution of his brother Robert Bishop of Clermont, Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon supported the king in this move, while the county of Forez supported the comte d’Auvergne[302]. The agreement is confirmed in the undated charter which records that "Reginaldus…primæ Lugdunensis ecclesiæ minister…et pater meus comes Forensis et Guido comes Arverniæ" agreed the marriages, firstly of "G. fratris mei" and "filias G. comitis Arverniæ", and secondly of "filius…dicti comitis Arverniæ" and "filiam […reliquæ filiæ fratris mei] fratris mei G. quondam comitis Forensis"[303]. This charter makes it clear that this daughter was the last remaining (unmarried) daughter ("reliquæ filiæ") of Comte Guy [III], but the document does not name her. La Mure gives no indication of the basis on which he names her "Eléonor", but presumably his source was Justel’s Histoire d’Auvergne (not yet consulted). No record has been found which indicates that this betrothal was ever finalised into a marriage, although the late date of Guillaume [X]’s recorded marriage suggests that he may have been married before and remarried only after the death of his earlier wife, who would presumably have died childless.

m (before 3 Feb 1225) as her second husband, ALEIDIS de Brabant, widow of ARNOLD [III] Graf van Looz en Rieneck, daughter of HENRI I Duke of Brabant & his first wife Mathilde de Flandre (-[5 Feb 1261/1267]). The Genealogia Ducum Brabantiæ Heredum Franciæ refers to the third of the four daughters of "Henricus dux" as the wife of "comes de Alvernia" and mother of "Robertum comitem Bolonie et Alvernie et fratres eius et sorores"[304]. The Oude Kronik van Brabant names "Mariam, conthoralem Ottonis Quartus Romanorum imperatoris, Aleydam comitissam Auernie, Margaretam comitissam Gerardi comitis Ghelrie et Mechteldim, primo quidem comitissam Palatinam Rheni, postea…comitissam Hollandie" as the daughters of "Henricus…primus, dux Lotharingie" and his wife "Mechteldim, filiam Mathei Boloniensis comitis"[305]. "Willelmus…comes Arverniæ et Aleydis quondam comitissa de Los" renounced an inheritance from "dominus dux Lotharingiæ", presumably in connection with their forthcoming marriage although the document does not specify this, by charter dated 1 Feb 1224[306]. She married thirdly ([1247/21 Apr 1251]) as his [second/third] wife, Arnout [II] Heer van Wesemaal. "Robertus comes Claremontis et Alverniæ, Aleydis mater eius, et Arnoldus dominus de Wensemale maritus" confirmed agreement concerning property by charter dated 21 Apr 1251[307]. Her third marriage is confirmed by a letter dated 1260 from "Ernoul chevalier Sire de Wesemale et Alys que fu contesse d’Auvergne sa femme" granted their rights in the county of Boulogne to "nostre cousine germaine la contesse Mahaut de Boloigne"[308]. "Robertus comes Alverniæ" confirmed his agreement with Henri Duke of Brabant that, if “Arnoldum dominum de Wesemale” died before “domina Aleyde comitissa Arverniæ uxore sua”, the latter would be invested with the county of Boulogne, by charter dated 5 Feb 1260 (O.S.)[309].

Guillaume [X] & his wife had six children:

1. MARIE (-19 May 1280). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "alium Walterum Bertolt", son of "domino Waltero Bertolt advocato Macliniensi", married "Maria filia comitis Alverniæ Wilelmi", adding that they had "filios…et filias"[310]. A charter dated 1238 records a peace agreement between "ducem Brabantie" and "nobilem virum Dominum Walterum Berthout", confirmed by the marriage of "dux consanguineam suam Mariam primogenitam sororis suæ comitissa de Alvernia" and "Waltero Berthout primogenito Walteri Berthout predicti"[311]. An inscription in the church at Mechelen ("antiqua ecclesia majoris Begginagii Mechliniensis") records the deaths of its founders, 19 May 1280 of "Maria vidua D. Waltheri de Berthaut domini Machliniensis" and 25 Feb 1299 of "Sophia de Breda eius filia vidua D. Henrici domini de Breda et de Bergis"[312]. m (contract 1238) WALTER [VI] Berthout Heer van Mechelen, son of WALTER [V] Berthout Heer van Mechelen & his wife Adeluye d’Enghien (-after Nov 1286).

2. ROBERT [V] (-11 Jan 1277). The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir and names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum"[313]. "Hahliz vicecomitissa Turennæ" records a debt to "fratri nostro Guillelmo quondam comiti Claromontensi" and payment to "nepoti nostro Rotberto comiti Claromontensi filio prædicti fratris nostri", by charter dated 13 Sep 1247[314]. Comte d’Auvergne. "Robertus comes Claremontis et Alverniæ, Aleydis mater eius, et Arnoldus dominus de Wensemale maritus" confirmed agreement concerning property by charter dated 1251[315]. Comte de Boulogne 1260. The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, appoints "Guillelmum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir "in comitatu meo de Arvernia et in comitatu meo de Bolonia" and "Robertum filium meum…in terra mea de Combralia", makes other bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ", grants "castrum meum de Castronovo" to "Elionoræ uxori meæ", and chooses burial in "monasterio Vallis lucidæ Cisterciensis ordinis"[316]. m ([1245]) ELEONORE de Baffie, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Baffie & his wife S--- de Forez (-12 Jan, 1285 or after). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the execution of a testamentary clause of "Guillaume de Baffie par sa fille Eléonore comtesse d’Auvergne" dated 1285[317]. The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, grants "castrum meum de Castronovo" to "Elionoræ uxori meæ", and chooses burial in "monasterio Vallis lucidæ Cisterciensis ordinis"[318]. Dame d’Ambert et de Livradois. The testament of "Alionora comitissa Boloniæ et Alverniæ domina Baffiæ", dated Jan 1285, names "Robertum filium meum Boloniæ et Alverniæ comitem…Godefridum filium meum…Guidonem filium meum…Mathildem filiam meam…Mariam filiam meam...dominæ Alienor amitæ meæ"[319]. Robert [V] & his wife had six children:

a) GUILLAUME [X] (-[1276/77]). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, appoints "Guillelmum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir "in comitatu meo de Arvernia et in comitatu meo de Bolonia"[320]. Comte d’Auvergne.

b) ROBERT [VI] (-1317). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, appoints "Guillelmum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir "Robertum filium meum…in terra mea de Combralia"[321]. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne. A charter dated 1 Jul 1299 records an agreement between "Robert comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne, Béatrix sa femme, Guillaume de Bourbon sire de Bessay, et Mathilde sa femme, lesdites Béatrix et Mathilde filles de Faucon seigneur de Montgascon" and "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" relating to the succession of "Humbert jadis sire de Beaujeu et d’Isabelle sa fille", Béatrix and Mathilde representing "leur grand’mère Béatrix de Beaujeu, qui avait épousé Robert de Mongascon, père dudit Faucon"[322]. The testament of "Robertus comes Alverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 20 Apr 1314, founds an anniversary for "Guillelmi fratris mei", confirmed the bequest by "pater meus" to "dominæ Mathildi sorori suæ uxori domini Roberti comitis Claromont delphini Alverniæ", appoints "Beatrici...uxori meæ" as his heir, and names "dominum episcopum Claromontensem et dominum Guidonem episcopum Tornacensem fratrem meum germanum" as his executors[323]. m (contract 14 Jul 1276 & Jul 1278, confirmed 14 Jun 1279) BEATRIX de Montgascon, daughter of FAUCON [III] Seigneur de Montgascon & his wife Isabelle de Ventadour (-after 1314). The marriage proposal between "Rotberti…comitis Claromont, Alverniæ ac Boloniæ…inpubescentes filios…excepto…Guillelmo filio nostro dicti comitis primogenito" and "dominæ Isabellis relictæ…Falconis domini quondam de Montegasconio…inpubescentes filias" is dated Jul 1274, confirmed Jul 1278[324]. Dame de Montgascon et d’Espine. "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" confirmed the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", confirmed by "idem dominus Johannes et dominus Guillelmus de Monteguasconio præceptor domus militiæ Templi de Turreta et dominus Petrus de Monteguasconio prior de Poublertas patrui, et dominus Radulphus de Cornonio miles consanguineus…" executors of the testament of "bonæ memoriæ domini Aymerici de Monteguasconio canonici quondam Claromontensis ac patrui ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 14 Jun 1279[325]. A charter dated 1 Jul 1299 records an agreement between "Robert comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne, Béatrix sa femme, Guillaume de Bourbon sire de Bessay, et Mathilde sa femme, lesdites Béatrix et Mathilde filles de Faucon seigneur de Montgascon" and "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" relating to the succession of "Humbert jadis sire de Beaujeu et d’Isabelle sa fille", Béatrix and Mathilde representing "leur grand’mère Béatrix de Beaujeu, qui avait épousé Robert de Mongascon, père dudit Faucon"[326]. The undated testament of "Beatrix comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ uxor...Rotberti comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ" appoints "dominum Rotbertum de Bolonia militem filium meum procreatum de domino meo...prædicto" as her heir[327]. Robert [VI] & his wife had [two] children:

i) ROBERT [VII] "le Grand" (-St Geraldus 13 Oct 1325, bur Le Bouchet). The undated testament of "Beatrix comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ uxor...Rotberti comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ" appoints "dominum Rotbertum de Bolonia militem filium meum procreatum de domino meo...prædicto" as her heir[328]. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne.

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ii) [MIRABILIE . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She is not named by Baluze[329]. m (before 1321) GERAUD Ploton de Bussières Seigneur de Chaslus et de Bussières, son of ---.]

c) GODEFROI (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[330]. The Chronique Artésienne records “mesires Godefrois de Bouloingne” among those killed at the battle of Courtrai[331].

d) GUY d’Auvergne (-1336, before 17 Jul). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[332]. Bishop of Tournai 1301. Bishop of Cambrai 1324.

e) MATHILDE d’Auvergne . The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[333]. The marriage contract between "Stephanus dominus Montis S. Joannis et Stephanus de Monte S. Joannis eius filius emancipatus" and "domicellam Mathildim de Bolonia…Roberti Alverniæ et Boloniæ comitis fratris sui" is dated May 1291[334]. m (contract May 1291) ETIENNE [II] Seigneur de Mont-Saint-Jean, son of ETIENNE [II] Seigneur de Mont-Saint-Jean & his wife Mathilde de Frolois (-1333).

f) MARIE (-1 Dec 1286). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[335]. Nun at Fontevraud. The necrology of Fontevraud records the death "Kal Dec" of "domina Maria Deo dicata…comitis Arverniæ atque Boloniæ filia", adding that she had become a nun there "in flore juventutis"[336].

3. GUY d’Auvergne (-Feb 1279). The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir and names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum"[337]. Archbishop of Lyon 1267.

4. GUILLAUME (-before 9 Dec 1286). The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir and names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum"[338]. Provost of Bruges.

5. GEOFFROY (-after 1245). The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir and names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum"[339].

6. HENRI (-[1256/58]). The testament of "Guillermus comes Claromontensis", dated Feb 1245, chooses burial "in monasterio del Boschet in sepulcro bonæ memoriæ patris nostri", appoints "Robertum filium nostrum…sub custodia…Hugonis…episcopi Claromontensis consanguinei nostri" as his heir and names "Guidonem filium nostrum clericum…Guillermum et Godefridum filios nostros…Henricum filium nostrum"[340].

7. MATHILDE (-20 Aug 1280, bur Saint-André). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[341]. Another document, dated 7 Jan 1277, relating to the execution of the testament of "quondam bonæ memoriæ Roberti comitis Arverniæ et Boloniæ" names "Mathildem uxorem…domini Roberti Delphini comitis sororem quondam…testatoris"[342]. m ROBERT Comte de Clermont, son of ROBERT [I] Comte de Clermont & his wife Alésie de Ventadour (-[20/21] Mar 1282).

ROBERT [VII] "le Grand" d’Auvergne, son of ROBERT [VI] Comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne & his wife Beatrix de Montgascon (-St Geraldus 13 Oct 1325, bur Le Bouchet). The undated testament of "Beatrix comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ uxor...Rotberti comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ" appoints "dominum Rotbertum de Bolonia militem filium meum procreatum de domino meo...prædicto" as her heir[343]. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne.

m firstly (contract Paris 25 Jun 1303) BLANCHE de Clermont, daughter of ROBERT de France Comte de Clermont Seigneur de Bourbon & his wife Béatrix dame de Bourbon (1281-1304, bur Boulogne-sur-Mer, église de Notre-Dame). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 1379 an agreement between "Ludovicus dux Bourbonensis et comes Claromontensis" and "consanguinei nostri defunctus Guido de Bolonia quondam sanctæ Romanis ecclesiæ cardinalis et Joannes comes Boloniæ et Alverniæ fratres, necnon Johanna de Bourbonio comitissa Boloniæ dicti comitis uxor" which recites that "Robertus beati Ludovici regis quondam Francorum...filius comes Claromontensis et dominus Bourbonesii" had two children "Ludovicus et Blanchiam", that the latter married "Roberto quondam Boloniæ et Alverniæ comite" with a dowry consisting of "castra et terræ de Semur, d’Argentie, de Marchia, et du Terrail in patria et ducatu Borbonensii"[344].

m secondly (contract Feb 1312) MARIE de Flandre, daughter of GUILLAUME de Flandre Heer van Dendermonde & his wife Alix de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (-1350). The marriage contract between "Robert comte de Boloigne et Robert de Boloigne chevalier son fils" and "Jehan de Chalon Seigneur d’Arlay et Aelis dame de Neele sa femme...et Marie de Flandres fille de ladite dame de Neele" is dated Feb 1312[345]. Vicomtesse de Châteaudun, which she presumably sold in 1340 to her niece's husband Guillaume de Craon. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti...", and refers to the marriage of "ipsum Johannem et...Johannam filiam quondam domini Johannis de Claromonte quondam domini de Charolais nunc uxorem dicti Johannis"[346].

Robert [VII] & his first wife had one child:

1. GUILLAUME [XI] (-Château de Vic-le-Comte, Puy-de-Dôme 6 Aug 1332). The marriage contract between "Robert comte de Boloigne et Robert de Boloigne chevalier son fils" and "Jehan de Chalon Seigneur d’Arlay et Aelis dame de Neele sa femme...et Marie de Flandres fille de ladite dame de Neele", dated Feb 1312, names "Guillaume aisné fil dudit Robert que il eut de Blanche sa premiere femme"[347]. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, named "Johannam filiam meam" as his heir, with “fratrem meum Johannem de Bolonia” as substitute, bequeathed property to “consorti meæ Margaritæ d’Evreus...fratrem meum Guidonem de Bolonia...fratrem meum Godofredum de Bolonia...Matildi de Bolonia...sorori meæ...consanguineo meo Bartholomeo de Monte sancti Johannis [descended from the testator’s paternal great-aunt]...domino Guillelmo de Vichiaco domino de Lespinassa militi”, and appointed two of his brothers and “dominos Guillelmum Comptoris, Beraldum de Solempniaco, Stephanum de Vissiaco milites consanguineos meos [precise family relationships not traced]” as executors[348]. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[349]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VIII Id Aug" 1332 of "dominus Guillermus comes Bononiæ et Arverniæ" and his donation[350]. m (1325) MARGUERITE d’Evreux, daughter of LOUIS de France Comte d’Evreux & his wife Marguerite d’Artois (1307-1350, bur Notre-Dame de Boulogne-sur-Mer). A charter dated 25 Jul 1331 is addressed to "Margaritæ comitissæ Boloniæ natæ quondam Ludovici de Francia comitis Ebroicensis"[351]. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, bequeathed property to “consorti meæ Margaritæ d’Evreus...”[352]. "Domina Marguerita Ebroicensi Arverniæ et Boloniæ comitissa tutrice...Johannæ filiæ suæ et quondam...Guillelmi...comitis" is named in a charter dated 1334[353]. Guillaume [XI] & his wife had [two] children:

a) [ROBERT (-young). Baluze records that "Robert de Boulogne qui mourut en Arragon avant son pere" is named in three manuscript genealogies "citées par M. Justel" but adds that "j’ay bien de la peine à le croire" (which appears to relate to the place of his death not the existence of the child) considering it unlikely that a child of under six should have died away from his parents[354].]

b) JEANNE (8 May 1326-Château d’Arzilly de Vadans 29 Sep 1360). The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, named "Johannam filiam meam" as his heir, with “fratrem meum Johannem de Bolonia” as substitute[355]. Pope John XXII granted dispensation for the marriage between “Philippo nato...Odonis ducis Burgundiæ...et...Johanna nata quondam clare memorie Philippi regis Francie et Navarre” and “Johanne comitisse Bolonie...filia...Marguareta de Ebroicis uxor quondam Guillelmi comitis comitis Bolonie”, dated 20 Apr 1333[356]. "Domina Marguerita Ebroicensi Arverniæ et Boloniæ comitissa tutrice...Johannæ filiæ suæ et quondam...Guillelmi...comitis" is named in a charter dated 1334[357]. Ctss d’Auvergne, Ctss de Boulogne. The marriage contract between “le Duc de Bourgoingne [...Eudes]...Philipe de Bourgoingne [son] fils...” and “la Contesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne [...Marguerite]...Jehanne de Bouloingne [sa] fille...” is dated 26 Sep 1338[358]. She was regent of the duchy and county of Burgundy and the seigneurie de Salins, for her son by her first marriage, until her death. The Grandes Chroniques de France record the second marriage 9 Feb 1350 of “Jehan ainsné filz du roy de France” and “Jehanne contesse de Bouloigne“, who had been the wife of “monseigneur Phelippe filz du duc Huedes de Bourgoigne” who had died “de sa mort naturele devant Aguillon, lorsque ledit duc de Normandie y fut à siege l’an 1346”, in “la chappelle de madame sainte Jame près de Saint Germain en Laye”[359]. The marriage contract between "Jean aisne fils du roy de France" and "Jeanne de Bouloigne comtesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne" is dated 13 Dec 1352[360]. She was consecrated Queen of France at Notre-Dame de Reims 26 Sep 1350 with her husband. m firstly (Papal dispensation 1333, contract Arras, Pas-de-Calais 26 Sep 1338, Vincennes Nov 1338) PHILIPPE de Bourgogne "Monsieur" Comte d'Artois, son of EUDES IV Duke of Burgundy & his wife Jeanne de France (10 Nov 1323-château d'Aiguillon, near Agen, Lot-et-Garonne 10 Aug 1346, bur Fontenay, église de l'Abbaye cistercienne). Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne, by right of his wife. m secondly (Sainte-Gemme, Feucherolles, Yvelines 9 Feb 1350) as his second wife, JEAN de Valois Duc de Normandie et de Guyenne, son of PHILIPPE VI King of France & his first wife Jeanne "la Boiteuse" de Bourgogne [Capet] (Château de Gué-de-Mauny, Le Mans, Sarthe 26 Apr 1319-Savoy Hotel, London 8 Apr 1364, bur église de l'Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis). He succeeded his father in 1350 as JEAN II "le Bon" King of France.

Robert [VII] & his second wife had seven children:

2. JEAN [I] (-24 Mar 1387, bur Le Bouchet). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[361]. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, named "Johannam filiam meam" as his heir, with “fratrem meum Johannem de Bolonia” as substitute[362]. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[363]. Comte de Montfort. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne 1360. He was created Duke of Auvergne in 1380. The testament of "Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne", dated 22 Mar 1386 (O.S.?), requested burial “en l’église du Boschet en ladite comté d’Auvergne là où gisent les corps de ses predecesseurs comtes...Monseigneur le Cardinal son frere” unless he died at Remin, named “monseigneur Jehan de Boulongne son fils” as his heir, bequeathed property to “son frere Godefroy ou à son fil Antoine...madame la comtesse sa femme...madame de Turenne sa fille...”[364]. m (1328) JEANNE de Clermont, daughter of JEAN de Clermont Baron de Charolais & his wife Jeanne de Dargies Dame de Dargies et de Catheux (-after 10 Apr 1388, bur Boulogne-sur-Mer, église de Notre-Dame). A charter dated 1334, recording an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti...", refers to the marriage of "ipsum Johannem et...Johannam filiam quondam domini Johannis de Claromonte quondam domini de Charolais nunc uxorem dicti Johannis"[365]. “Madame Ieanne de Dargies Comtesse de Soissons” exchanged property with “monsieur Iean de Nesle seigneur d’Offemont” by charter dated 1333, ratified by “Iean de Boulongne et damoiselle Ieanne de Clermont sa femme fille de ladite feue Comtesse de Soissons” by charter dated 22 Feb 1336 (O.S.?)[366]. Dame de Saint-Just en Langle, Champagne. The testament of "Jehanne de Clermont contesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne", dated 23 Nov 1379, requested burial at Notre-Dame de Boulogne-sur-Mer, and named her husband and “Marie nostre fille...vicontesse de Tourenne”[367]. The testament of "Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne", dated 22 Mar 1386 (O.S.?), bequeathed property to “son frere Godefroy ou à son fil Antoine...madame la comtesse sa femme...madame de Turenne sa fille...”[368]. "Jehanne de Clermont comtesse de Boulongne et d’Auvergne jadis femme de...Jehan jadis comte des dessus dis lieux" and “Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne fils dudit defunct et de ladite dame” agreed her dower by charter dated 10 Apr 1388[369]. Jean [I] & his wife had three children:

a) JEAN [II] (-28 Sep 1404). The testament of "Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne", dated 22 Mar 1386 (O.S.?), named “monseigneur Jehan de Boulongne son fils” as his heir[370]. Duke of Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne. The testament of "Johannes comes Boloniæ", dated 26 Jul 1394, named “Antonium de Bolonia cognatum suum germanum” as heir if “domina ducissa Bituricensis eiusdem domini comitis filia” died without heirs[371]. m (contract Compiègne 9 Aug 1373) as her second husband, ELEONORE de Comminges, widow of BERTRAND [II] Comte de l’Isle-Jourdain, daughter of PIERRE RAYMOND [II] Comte de Comminges & his wife Françoise de Fezensac ([1350/51]-after 1378). The marriage contract between “dominum Johannem de Bononia militem filium...domini Johannis...comitis Bononiæ et Alverniæ” and "dominam Helionordim de Convenis filiam...domini Petri Raymundi...comitis Convenarum" is dated 9 Aug 1373[372]. The testament of “domina Matha de Insula comitissa Convenarum”, dated 1352, bequeathed property to “...dominam filiam suam Iohannam de Convenis comitissam Convenarum...filiabus Alienordi et Ceciliæ de Convenis et cæteris liberis ipsius dominæ Iohannæ comitissæ prædictæ...”[373]. The testament of "Petrus Raymundi…comes Convenarum", dated Oct 1375, confirmed the dowry of "dominæ Elienardi de Convenis filiæ suæ uxori domini Johannis de Bolonha" from her marriage to "Bertrando comite Insulæ eius primo marito"[374]. Jean [II] & his wife had one child:

i) JEANNE (1378-before 6 Feb 1423, bur Bourges Sainte-Chapelle). The marriage contract between “le duc de Barri et d’Auvergne comte de Poictou” and "Jehan comte de Bologne et d’Auvergne et damoiselle Jehanne de Bologne fille dudit comte" is dated 5 Jun 1389[375]. The Chronique de Saint-Denis records the marriage “ver la fin mai...à Bourges”, 1389 from the context, of “monseigneur Jean duc de Berri” and “la fille et l’héritière légitime du comte de Boulogne...nièce du comte de Foix”, adding that the couple was childless which was generally attributed to “la disproportion de leur âge”[376]. Duchess of Auvergne, Ctss de Boulogne. The marriage contract between “messire Georges de la Tremoille chevalier seigneur des baronnies de Sully et de Craon” and "Madame Jehanne de Bologne et d’Auvergne" is dated 16 Nov 1416[377]. m firstly (contract 9 Mar 1389, Riom, Puy-de-Dôme 5 Jun 1390) as his second wife, JEAN de France Duc de Berry, son of JEAN II "le Bon" King of France & his first wife Bonne de Luxembourg (Château du Bois de Vincennes 30 Nov 1340-Paris, Hôtel de Nesle 15 Jun 1416, bur Bourges Sainte-Chapelle). m secondly (Aigueperse-en-Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme 16 Nov 1416) as his first wife, GEORGES de la Trémoïlle Seigneur de la Trémoïlle, son of GUY [VI] de la Trémoïlle Seigneur de la Trémoïlle & his wife Marie Dame de Sully et de Craon (-6 May 1446, bur Château de Sully). Grand Chamberlain of France.

b) JEANNE (-1 Oct 1373). The marriage contract between "Johannes comes Boloniæ et Arverniæ…Johanna filia" and "dominus Beraudus Delphini dominus de Mercorio" is dated 14 Jun 1371[378]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 1 Oct 1373 of "Johanna de Bolonia comitissa Claromontenis"[379]. m (contract Château de Vieux-Brioude 14 Jun 1371) BERAUD [II] "le Grand Dauphin" Comte de Clermont, son of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his first wife Marie de Villemur (-17 Jan 1400).

c) MARIE (-2 May 1388). The marriage contract between "Raymundum filium...Guillelmi vicecomitis de Torena" and "Mariam de Bolonia filiam...Johannis comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ" is dated Dec 1375[380]. The testament of "Jehanne de Clermont contesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne", dated 23 Nov 1379, named her husband and “Marie nostre fille...vicontesse de Tourenne”[381]. Dame de Saint-Just-en-Champagne et de Granges-en-Auvergne. m (contract Avignon 30 Oct 1375) RAYMOND de Beaufort Vicomte de Turenne, Comte de Beaufort, son of GUILLAUME [III] Rogier de Beaufort Vicomte de Turenne, Comte de Beaufort & his wife Eléonore de Comminges (-after 21 Aug 1404).

3. GUY d’Auvergne (-Lerida 25 Nov 1373, bur Le Bouchet). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[382]. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, bequeathed property to “...fratrem meum Guidonem de Bolonia...fratrem meum Godofredum de Bolonia...Matildi de Bolonia...sorori meæ...”[383]. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[384]. Archbishop of Lyon 1340. The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, appoints "germanos meos Johannem comitem et Godefridum de Bolonia fratres meos" as his heirs, makes bequests to "Matildim de Bolonia comitissam Gebennensem sororem meam...Petrum eius filium nepotem meum...masculum primogenitum...domino Roberto de Gebennis...nepote meo...Margaretæ de Bolonia sorori meæ"[385]. The necrology of Amiens cathedral records the death "VI Kal Oct" of "domini Guidonis de Bolonia filii quondam domini Roberti Boloniæ et Alverniæ comitis, hujus ecclesiæ in juventute canonici, post archiepiscopi Lugdunensis...Cardinalis"[386]. His place of burial is confirmed by the testament of his brother Jean (see above).

4. ROBERT (-after May 1326). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[387].

5. GODEFROI (-after 22 Mar 1387). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[388]. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, bequeathed property to “...fratrem meum Guidonem de Bolonia...fratrem meum Godofredum de Bolonia...Matildi de Bolonia...sorori meæ...”[389]. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[390]. Seigneur de Montgascon. Seigneur de Roche-Savine. The testament of "Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne", dated 22 Mar 1386 (O.S.?), bequeathed property to “son frere Godefroy ou à son fil Antoine...madame la comtesse sa femme...madame de Turenne sa fille...”[391]. m firstly (contract 21 May 1364) MARGUERITE de Clermont, daughter of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his wife Marie de Villemur (-11 Sep [1364/67]). The marriage contract between "Beraldus comes Claromontensis Dalphinus Arverniæ dominus Mercorii…domicellæ Margaritæ Dalphinæ sororis suæ germanæ" and "Godeffredus de Bolonia dominus Montisgasconis" is dated 21 May 1364[392]. The necrology of Bouchet abbey records the death 11 Sep of "dominæ Margaritæ dalphinæ primæ uxoris domini Godafridi domini Montisgasconis"[393]. m secondly (contract 3 Aug 1375) JEANNE de Ventadour, daughter of BERNARD Comte de Ventadour & his wife --- (-19 Sep 1376). The marriage contract between "Bernardus comes Ventodorensis...Johanna dicti domini comitis filia" and "dominus Guodafredus de Boulonia dominus Montisgasconis" is dated 3 Aug 1375[394]. The necrology of Bouchet abbey records the death 19 Sep of "dominæ Johannæ dalphinæ de Ventadour uxoris secundæ domini Godofredi Bononiæ"[395]. m thirdly (contract 21 Jan 1377) as her third husband, BLANCHE le Bouteiller de Senlis, widow firstly of PHILIBERT de l’Espinasse and secondly of IMBERT Brun Seigneur du Peschin, daughter of GUY [III] le Bouteiller de Senlis Seigneur d’Ermenonville & his wife --- (-1395 or after). The marriage contract between "Godafredus de Bolonia dominus Montisgasconis miles" and "domina Blancha la Bouteillere de Saintlis domina de Moncello et Arthonæ", daughter of "domini Guidonis le Bouteiller de Saintlis domini de Leuroux milis", is dated 21 Jan 1376 (O.S.)[396]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the marriage contract between “Iacobum de Peschino filium nobilis viri Ymbaudi de Peschino quondam”, through “Godefredum Boloniæ domino de Montesgasconio et dominam de Motegasconio eius consortem matremque dicti Iacobi de Peschino”, and “Delphinam de Montelauro filiam...Iohannis de Montelauro et Ysabellis de Bulçon eius consortis...” dated 12 Jan 1381 (O.S.)[397]. Godefroi & his second wife had one child:

a) MARIE (-7 Apr 1437, bur Clermont Cordeliers). Pleadings dated 1423 name “Marie de Boulogne” as daughter of "Godefroy [et]...une fille de Ventadour"[398]. Ctss d’Auvergne et de Boulogne. A charter dated 30 Jul 1403 records a dispute between “Bertrandus dominus de Turre et Montisgasconis...et...domina Maria de Bolonia filia quondam et nunc heres bonæ memoriæ domini Godafredi de Bolonia domini quondam Montisgasconis uxorque dicti domini de Turre” and "Beraldus Delphinus Arverniæ comes Claromontensis et de Sacrocæsare ac dominus de Mercorio et...domicella Johanna de Turre dictorum conjugum filia"[399]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VII Id Apr" 1437 of "domina Maria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ" who was buried there[400]. m (contract 11 Jan 1389) BERTRAND [VII] Seigneur de la Tour, son of GUY Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Mathe de Beaufort (-1423, after 23 Sep).

Godefroi & his third wife had two children:

b) ANTOINE (-[in Hungary 1396]). His parentage is confirmed by his marriage contract dated Jan 1384 quoted below. The testament of "Jehan comte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne", dated 22 Mar 1386 (O.S.?), bequeathed property to “son frere Godefroy ou à son fil Antoine...madame la comtesse sa femme...madame de Turenne sa fille...”[401]. The testament of "Johannes comes Boloniæ", dated 26 Jul 1394, named “Antonium de Bolonia cognatum suum germanum” as heir if “domina ducissa Bituricensis eiusdem domini comitis filia” died without heirs[402]. Baluze notes that Antoine "partit avec le comte de Nevers pour aller en Hongrie faire la guerre aux infidèles" in 1396 and that “le bruit courut apres la bataille de Nicopoli qu’il estoit mort”, but he adds that two documents dated 1398 and 28 Sep 1400 asserted that Antoine was still living (no primary sources cited on which any of this information is based)[403]. m (contract Jan 1384) as her first husband, JEANNE Flotte, daughter of ANTOINE Flotte & his wife --- (-14 Feb 1431). The marriage contract between "Godafredus de Bolonia dominus Montisgasconis...et...Antonio de Bolonia eius filio impubere" and "dominus Guillelmus Flote dominus de Revello...et...Johanna de Revello nepte sua impubere quondam filia et nunc herede nobilis quondam viri domini Antonii Flote alias dicti Floquet militis filii dicti domini de Revello" is dated Jan 1384 and provides for "castra et castellanias de Revello, de Meymont, d’Escolla et de Enneziaco necnon et terram suam de Vallibus" as dowry[404]. She married secondly (1404) François d’Aubichecourt Seigneur de Montcresson lez Montargis. She married thirdly Jacques de Châtillon Seigneur de Dampierre.

c) MARGUERITE (-after 1465). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. She is not named by Baluze[405]. Nun at Moncel.

6. MATHILDE (-after 28 Aug 1396). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[406]. The testament of "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes miles", dated 1 Aug 1332, bequeathed property to “...fratrem meum Guidonem de Bolonia...fratrem meum Godofredum de Bolonia...Matildi de Bolonia...sorori meæ...”[407]. The marriage contract between "Amedeo comite Gebennensi" and "Johanne et Guidone natis bonæ memoriæ domini Roberti quondam Boloniæ et Arverniæ comitis...ac Godofredo fratre et Margareta sorore...domicellam Mathildem fratrum prædictorum sororem" is dated 15 Feb 1334[408]. She is named in the charter dated 17 Aug 1347 under which "Conte Amedeo di Geneva e Metilde di Bologna sua Consorte" deposited money with "Abate di S. Michele della Chiusa" for the dowry of "Maria Loro figlia future Sposa di Filippo Principe d'Acaia", to be returned in case she died[409]. "Dominus Robertus de Gebennis…Romane ecclesie cardinalis, et…domina Mathildis de Bolonia eius genitrix, comitissa, et Petrus eius filius comes Gebennensis, consors et nati bone memorie…Amedei quondam comitis Gebennensis" executed the testament of Comte Amédée [III] 5 Dec 1371[410]. The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, makes bequests to "Matildim de Bolonia comitissam Gebennensem sororem meam...Petrum eius filium nepotem meum...masculum primogenitum...domino Roberto de Gebennis...nepote meo..."[411]. m (contract 15 Feb 1334, Jun 1334) AMEDEE [III] Comte de Genève, son of GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Genève & his Agnes de Savoie ([1311]-18/19 Jan 1367).

7. MARIE (-after 1334). A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[412].

8. MARGUERITE (-after 25 Dec 1372). A charter dated May 1326 recognised property of "Guillaume comte de Boulogne" granted to "Jehan, Guy, Robert et Godefroy ses freres et a Mahaut et Marguerite ses seurs"[413]. A charter dated 1334 records an agreement between "domina Maria de Flandria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ relicta...Roberti quondam comitis Boloniæ et Arverniæ, tutrix...Godofredi, Mariæ et Margaritæ liberorum suorum et dicti quondam comitis...et...Johannes et Guido de Bolonia fratres filii dictæ dominæ Mariæ comitissæ" and "dominus Guillelmus Boloniæ et Arverniæ comes primogenitus dicti Roberti..."[414]. Nun at Moncel. The testament of "domini Guidonis episcopi Portuensis et sanctæ Ruffinæ...Cardinalis", dated 25 Dec 1372, makes bequests to "..Margaretæ de Bolonia sorori meæ"[415].

D. COMTES d'AUVERGNE (de la TOUR)

BERTRAND [VIII] de la Tour, son of BERTRAND [VII] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Marie Ctss d’Auvergne et de Boulogne (-20 or 27 Mar 1461). His parentage is confirmed by the two marriage contracts of his sister Louise, quoted below. Seigneur de la Tour. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne 1438. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VIII Kal Apr" of "Bertrandi de Turre Boloniæ et Arverniæ comitis" and the donation made by his widow for him[416].

m (contract 20 Oct 1416) JACQUETTE du Peschin, daughter of LOUIS Seigneur du Peschin & his wife Ysoul de Sully (-21 Sep 1473, bur Clermont Cordeliers). The marriage contract between "Bertrand seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon et Bertrand de la Tour son fils" and "madamoiselle Jacquette du Peschin fille et heritiere de feu messire Loys du Peschin en son vivant chevalier et seigneur du Peschin" is dated 20 Oct 1416[417]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "XI Kal Oct" 1473 of "dominæ Jaquetæ du Peschin condam comitissæ Boloniæ et Alverniæ" and her burial there[418].

Bertrand & his wife had six children:

1. BERTRAND (-26 Sep 1494). Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne. Seigneur de la Tour. m (contract 30 Jan 1445) LOUISE de la Trémoïlle Dame de Boussac et de Saint-Just, daughter of GEORGES de la Trémoïlle Seigneur de la Trémoïlle, de Sully et de Craon & his second wife Catherine de l’Isle-Bouchard (-10 Apr 1474). The marriage contract between "Bertrand de la Tour chevalier seigneur de Montgascon ainsné fils de...Bertrand de la Tour comte de Bouloigne at d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour..." and "monseigneur George seigneur de la Trimoille, de Sully et de Craon et...Catherine de l’Isle [sa] compaigne...damoiselle Loyse de la Trimoille [leur] fille" is dated 30 Jan 1444 (O.S.?)[419]. Bertrand [VI] & his wife had five children:

a) FRANÇOISE (-1484 or before). A charter dated 26 Oct 1469 records a promise relating to the marriage of “Bertran conte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne...[sa] fille” and “Gilbert de Chabannes chevalier seigneur de Charlus et de Curton”[420]. The marriage contract between “Françoise de la Tour fille...de...Bertrand conte de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne seigneur de Brioux...et de...Loyse de la Tremoille sa femme” and “Gilbert de Chabanes seigneur de Rochefort, d’Aurière, de Curton et de Madic...” is dated 16 Nov 1469[421]. m (contract 16 Nov 1469) as his first wife, GILBERT de Chabannes Seigneur de Curton, son of JACQUES [I] de Chabannes Seigneur de la Palisse et de Charlus & his wife Anne de Lavieu (Madic 1439-before 10 May 1493, bur Orcival near Rochefort en Auvergne).

b) JEANNE . m (29 Nov 1472) as his second wife, AYMAR de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier, son of CHARLES [II] de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier & his wife Anne de Montlaur (-after 9 Sep 1510).

c) ANNE (-Château de La Rochette, Savoie 13 Oct 1512, bur La Rochette église des Carmes). m firstly (contract 16 Jan 1479) as his second wife, ALEXANDER Stuart Duke of Albany, son of JAMES II King of Scotland & his wife Maria van Gelderland ([1454]-Paris 1485, bur Paris, église des Celestins). m secondly (15 Feb 1487) as his second wife, LOUIS de Seyssel Comte de la Chambre, son of AYMON de Seyssel d’Aix Comte de la Chambre & his wife Maria di Savoia (-7 May 1517, bur La Rochette église des Carmes).

d) JEAN [I] (1467-28 Mar 1501). Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne. Seigneur de la Tour. m (contract 2 Jan 1495) as her second husband, JEANNE de Bourbon "la Jeune", widow of JEAN II Duc de Bourbon, daughter of JEAN II de Bourbon Comte de Vendôme & his wife Isabelle de Beauvau dame de Champigny-sur-Veude et de la Roche-sur-Yon (-22 Jan 1511, bur Vic-le-Comte en Auvergne, église des Cordeliers). She married thirdly (contract Montferrand 27 Mar 1503) François de la Pause Baron de la Garde. Jean [I] & his wife had three children:

i) ANNE ([1496]-Château de Saint-Saturnin Jun 1524). Ctss d’Auvergne 1501. m (contract 13 Jul 1505) her first cousin, JOHN Stuart Duke of Albany, son of ALEXANDER Stuart Duke of Albany & his second wife Anne de La Tour d’Auvergne ([1484]-Château de Mirefleur, Auvergne 2 Jun 1536, bur Vic-le-Comte).

ii) MADELEINE (1501-Urbino 28 Apr 1519). m (contract Jan 1518, Amboise 2 May 1518) LORENZO [II] de’ Medici Duke of Urbino, son of PIERO "il Unfortunato" de’ Medici & his wife Alfonsina Orsini (Florence 9 Sep 1492-villa di Careggi 4 May 1519).

iii) daughter (1501-young).

e) LOUISE . Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[422]. m (30 Nov 1486) CLAUDE de Blaisy Vicomte d’Arnay, son of ALEXANDRE de Blaisy & his wife Catherine de Montagu.

2. GABRIELLE (-1486). The marriage contract between "Loys de Bourbon comte de Montpancier" and "Bertrand de la Tour comte de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...Gabriele de la Tour [sa] fille..." is dated 15 Feb 1442 (O.S.)[423]. m (contract 15 Feb 1443) as his second wife, LOUIS de Bourbon Comte de Montpensier, son of JEAN I Duc de Bourbon et d'Auvergne & his wife Marie de Berry (-May 1486, bur Aigueperse, Chapelle Saint-Louis).

3. LOUISE (-1469). The marriage contract between "Bertrand de la Tour comte de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...damoiselle Loyse de la Tour [sa] fille...emancipée" and "monseigneur Jean de Crequy seigneur de...Crequy" is dated 13 Jun 1446[424]. m (contract 13 Jun 1446) JEAN [V] Seigneur de Créquy, son of JEAN [IV] Seigneur de Créquy & his wife Jeanne de Roye (-1474).

4. BLANCHE (-after 1472). Abbess of Cusset. The necrology of Cusset records the donation made 1472 by "domina Blanchia de Turre abbatissa Cuciaci" for four anniversaries[425].

5. ISABELLE (-8 Sep 1488). The marriage contract between "Guillaume monsieur de Bretaigne frere...[du] comte de Ponthievre" and "Bertrand de la Tour comte de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...Ysabeau de la Tour [sa] fille..." is dated 8 Jun 1450[426]. Letters dated 1 Apr 1455 record a claim by “comitis Angolismensis” against “Ysabellim de Turre defuncti Guillelmi de Britania relictam...tutricem...Fransiæ ipsius et dicti defuncti filiæ”[427]. The marriage contract of "Arnaud Amanieu d’Albret seigneur d’Orval" and "damoyselle Isabeau de la Tour" is dated 25 Nov 1457[428]. m firstly (contract 8 Jun 1450) GUILLAUME de Blois-Châtillon-Blois, son of JEAN [I] de Blois-Châtillon Comte de Penthièvre & his wife Marguerite de Clisson (-before 1 Apr 1455). m secondly (contract 25 Nov 1457) ARNAUD AMANIEU d’Albret Seigneur d’Orval, son of CHARLES [II] d’Albret Comte de Dreux & his wife Anne d’Armagnac (-Roussillon 1463).

6. GODEFROI "de Boulogne" (-4 Jul 1468). Seigneur de Montgascon. The necrology of Sainte Chapelle de Vic le Comte records the death at Lyon 4 Jul 1468 of "monseigneur Godefroy de Boulongne seigneur de Montgascon"[429]. Betrothed (11 Sep 1459) to JEANNE de Brezé, daughter of PIERRE [II] de Brezé Baron de Maulevrier & his wife Jeanne Crespin. The marriage contract between "Bertrand comte de Boulogne at d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...[son] fils Godefroy de la Tour chevalier seigneur de Montgascon" and "damoiselle Jeanne de Brezé fille de messire Pierre de Brezé comte de Maulevrier et seigneur de la Varenne" is dated 11 Sep 1459[430]. It is assumed that this marriage did not proceed. m ([1460]) ANNE de Beaufort, daughter of LOUIS de Beaufort Seigneur de Canillac & his wife --- (-after 8 Oct 1511). A manuscript genealogy of the Beaufort family (date not specified) records that “Ludovicus”, son of “Marquesium” and his wife, had children “Ludovicum et Ioannem protonotarium et duas filias Annam uxorem domini de Montegasconio et Isabellim uxorem domini de Montebuxerio”[431]. A charter dated 5 Jul 1464 (misdated) records an agreement between "Bertrand comte de Boulogne at d’Auvergne" and "Anne de Beaufort dame de Mongascon veufve de feu...Godefroy de la Tour en son vivant chevalier seigneur de Montgascon...comme administeresse...de...Jehan, Godefroy, Bertrand, Jaqueline et Jehanne de la Tour ses enfants mineurs d’ans et dudit defunct messire Godefroy de la Tour" relating to family properties, on the advice of “dom Jean de Beaufort chamarier de l’abbaye de la Chaise Dieu, messire Robert de Beaufort chevalier seigneur de Valeri freres germains de madite dame”[432]. A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[433]. The testament of “Anne de Beaufort veufve de feu...Godefroy de la Tour en son vivant chevalier Baron et seigneur...de Montgascon”, dated 8 Oct 1511, appointed "Anne et Susanne de Boulogne filles de feu mon...fils Godefroy de Boulogne en son vivant seigneur et baron de Montgascon...et...Anthonia de Polignac sa consorte" as her heirs[434]. Godefroi & his wife had five children: Godefroi & his wife had five children:

a) JEAN de la Tour (-after 8 Oct 1482). Seigneur de Montgascon. A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[435]. The testament of “Joannes de Turre dominus Montisgasconis...”, dated 26 Jul 1486, appointed "Godofredum de Turre eius fratrem" as his heir and provided dower for “Catherinæ de Poligniaco uxori ipsius”[436]. m (contract 21 Nov 1484) as her first husband, CATHERINE de Polignac, daughter of GUILLAUME ARMAND [XIII] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Amadea di Saluzzo (-5 Feb 1493). The marriage contract between “messire Jean de la Tour seigneur de Montgacon” and “damoyselle Catherine de Polignac” is dated 21 Nov 1484 (no details)[437]. The testament of “Joannes de Turre dominus Montisgasconis...”, dated 26 Jul 1486, appointed "Godofredum de Turre eius fratrem" as his heir and provided dower for “Catherinæ de Poligniaco uxori ipsius”[438]. She married secondly Pierre d’Urfé Seigneur d’Urfé. “Pierre d’Urfé chevalier seigneur dudit lieu grand Escuyer de France et...Catherine de Polignac sa consorte” settled disputes with "Godefroy de la Tour Baron et seigneur de Montgascon...frere et heritier de feu...Jean de la Tour premier mary de ladite dame Catherine de Polignac" concerning her dower by charter dated 24 Jan 1491 (O.S.?)[439].

b) GODEFROI [II] de la Tour (-La Roche Savine 8 Jul 1497, bur La Roche-Savine). A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[440]. Seigneur de Montgascon. m (contract 5 Sep 1491) ANTOINETTE de Polignac, daughter of GUILLAUME ARMAND [XIII] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Amadea di Saluzzo (-1537). The marriage contract between “Armand vicomte de Polignac chevalier et damoiselle Antonie de Polignac sa sœur germaine” and "Godefroy de la Tour Baron et seigneur de Montgascon..." is dated 5 Sep 1491, stating that “Jehan de Polignac Seigneur de Randans” approved the dowry granted by “mondit seigneur le vicomte son frere”[441]. The testament of “Anthonie de Polignac damoiselle de Montgascon”, dated 2 Nov 1534, appointed "les enfans de ma fille Anne de Boulogne pour une moitié et les enfans de ma fille Susanne de Boulogne pour l’autre moitié" as her heirs[442]. Godefroi [II] & his wife had two children:

i) ANNE de la Tour (-Paris [8 Nov] 1530). Dame de Montgascon. The marriage contract between “Charles de Bourbon chevalier Comte de Roussillon” and "Anne de Boulogne Dame de Montgascon..." is dated 27 Jan 1506 (O.S.?), with the consent of “Anthoinette de Polignac mere de ladite damoiselle et...Jacques de Beaufort Marquis de Canillac et Guillaume de Polignac seigneur de Chalencon oncles de ladite damoiselle”[443]. The testament of “Anne de Beaufort veufve de feu...Godefroy de la Tour en son vivant chevalier Baron et seigneur...de Montgascon”, dated 8 Oct 1511, appointed "Anne et Susanne de Boulogne filles de feu mon...fils Godefroy de Boulogne en son vivant seigneur et baron de Montgascon...et...Anthonia de Polignac sa consorte" as her heirs[444]. The marriage contract between “François de la Tour chevalier visconte de Turenne seigneur et Baron d’Oliergues” and “Anne de Boulogne dame de Montgascon vefve de feu...Jehan de Montmorenci en son vivant seigneur d’Escohan” is dated 16 Feb 1517 (O.S.?), referring to dower constituted by “le feu Comte de Rossillon et aussy par ledit feu seigneur d’Escohan” appointing “ledit seigneur evesque de Clermont comme curateur desdites damoiselles”, with the consent of “damoiselle Anthonie de Polonhac dame de Montgascon et de Livradois mere de ladite dame Anne”[445]. m firstly (contract 27 Jan 1507) CHARLES de Bourbon Comte de Roussillon, son of LOUIS bâtard de Bourbon Comte de Roussillon, Comte de Ligny & his wife Jeanne de Valois (-1510, bur Mirabeau, Vienne, église des Cordeliers). m secondly (1510) JEAN de Montmorency Seigneur d’Ecouen, son of GUILLAUME de Montmorency Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife Anne Por (-before 1516). m thirdly (contract 16 Feb 1518, Château d’Angers 21 Jun 1518) as his second wife, FRANÇOIS [II] de la Tour Vicomte de Turenne, son of ANTOINE de la Tour Vicomte de Turenne & his wife Antoinette de Pons (5 Jul 1497-Limeuil 5 Jul 1497- Villocher 12 Jul 1532, bur Brive église des Cordeliers).

ii) SUZANNE de la Tour (-before 2 Nov 1534). The testament of “Anne de Beaufort veufve de feu...Godefroy de la Tour en son vivant chevalier Baron et seigneur...de Montgascon”, dated 8 Oct 1511, appointed "Anne et Susanne de Boulogne filles de feu mon...fils Godefroy de Boulogne en son vivant seigneur et baron de Montgascon...et...Anthonia de Polignac sa consorte" as her heirs[446]. The testament of “Anthonie de Polignac damoiselle de Montgascon”, dated 2 Nov 1534, appointed "les enfans de ma fille Anne de Boulogne pour une moitié et les enfans de ma fille Susanne de Boulogne pour l’autre moitié" as her heirs[447]. m ([1509]) CLAUDE de Chalencon Seigneur de Rochebaron, son of GUILLAUME de Chalencon-Rochebaron & his wife Madeleine de Brion.

c) BERTRAND de la Tour . A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[448].

d) JACQUELINE de la Tour . “Jean de la Tour seigneur de Montgascon” granted funds to "Jacqueline de la Tour sa sœur...laquelle a...intention d’estre en religion" relating to “la resignation de l’abbaye de la Vessy” by charter dated 31 Aug 1482[449]. A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[450].

e) JEANNE de la Tour . The marriage contract between “Jean de Foix chevalier Vicomte de Carmanh, Baron de S. Felix, Sieur de Somaclet, Castelneuf, Bonnet et Castel Sarasin” and "Jean de Boulogne Seigneur de Montgascon et...Jeanne de Boulogne sa sœur, enfans de feu...Godefroy de Boulogne quand vivoit seigneur dudit Montgascon et...Anne de Beaufort veufve dudit feu Monseigneur Godefroy" is dated 26 Aug 1481[451]. A charter dated 16 May 1483 records the decision by Louis XI King of France in the dispute involving “consanguineam nostram Annam de Belloforti...Godefredi de Turre dum viveret militis domini de Montesgasconis relictam tam suo quam ut...administrationem Johannis, Godefredi, Bertrandi, Jaquelinæ et Johannæ de Turre liberorum annis minorum ex decessu dicti domini de Montesgasconis relictorum” as heirs of "patruum seu avunculum nostrum ducem Bituriæ et Johannam Boloniæ eius uxorem"[452]. m (contract 26 Aug 1481) JEAN de Foix Vicomte de Caraman, son of ---.

FREDERIC MAURICE de la Tour, son of FREDERIC MAURICE de la Tour Duc de Bouillon & his wife Eléonore Catherine Fébronie de Berghes (Lanquais 15 Jan 1642-Paris 23 Nov 1707, bur Carmélites du Faubourg Saint-Jacques). He succeeded his paternal uncle Henri de la Tour Vicomte de Turenne, but was created Comte d’Auvergne et d’Oliergues, Marquis de Lanquais in Aug 1675 in place of the vicomté de Turenne.

m firstly (Bergen op Zoom May 1662) HENRIETTA FRANZISKA Pss von Hohenzollern-Hechingen, daughter of EITEL FRIEDRICH II Fürst von Hohenzollern-Hechingen & his wife Maria Elisabeth Markiezin van Bergen op Zoom (-Bergen op Zoom 17 Oct 1698). She succeeded her mother in 1671 as Markiezin van Bergen op Zoom.

m secondly (The Hague 1 Apr 1699) ELISABETH van Wassenaer, daughter of --- (-16 Sep 1704).

Frédéric Maurice & his first wife had children:

1. EMMANUEL MAURICE de la Tour dit le Bailly d’Auvergne (3 Dec 1670-Bergen op Zoom Mar 1702). Knight of Malta. He transferred his rights of seniority to his younger brother.

2. HENRI OSWALD de la Tour (5 Nov 1671-Paris 23 Apr 1747). Archbishop of Tours 1719. Archbishop of Vienne 1722. Cardinal 1740.

3. FRANÇOIS EGON de la Tour (15 Dec 1675-Douai 26 Jul 1710). Markies van Bergen op Zoom. Comte d’Auvergne, dit le prince d’Auvergne. m (20 Nov 1707) MARIE ANNE de Croy de Ligne d’Arenberg, daughter of PHILIPPE CHARLES FRANÇOIS de Ligne Duc d’Arenberg et d’Arschot & his wife Marie Henriette Caretto de Grana. François Egon & his wife had one child:

a) MARIE HENRIETTE LEOPOLDINE de la Tour (Bergen op Zoom 24 Oct 1708-Hilpoltstein 28 Jul 1728, bur Sulzbach Mariä Himmelfahrtskirche). Markiezin van Bergen op Zoom. m (Bergen op Zoom 15 Feb 1722) as his first wife, JOHANN CHRISTIAN JOSEPH Pfalzgraf von Sulzbach, son of THEODOR EUSTACH Pfalzgraf und Herzog von Sulzbach & his wife Marie Eleonore Amalie Landgräfin von Hessen-Rheinfels-Rotenburg (Sulzbach 23 Jan 1700-Sulzbach 20 Jul 1733, bur Sulzbach Mariä Himmelfahrtskirche). He succeeded his father in 1733 as Pfalzgraf und Herzog von Sulzbach.

E. DAUPHINS d'AUVERGNE, COMTES de CLERMONT

GUILLAUME [VII] "le Jeune" d'Auvergne, son of ROBERT [III] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife --- (-[1169]). "Rotbertus comes Arvernorum" donated property to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Willelmi et matris meæ ac fratris mei Willelmi et filii mei Willelmi", by undated charter[453]. Comte d'Auvergne. A charter dated 1145 records an agreement between the bishop of Clermont and "Willelmus Claromontis comes filius Roberti comitis"[454]. "Guillelmus comes Claromontensis et delphini Alverniæ" donated property to the abbey Saint-André lez Clairmont, for the souls of "nostræ quam…conjugis nostræ Joannæ de Calabria", by charter dated Jul 1149[455]. Fournier confirms that this last document is spurious, dating it probably to the 15th century after studying the original in the Puy-de-Dôme archives[456]. Guillaume [VII] “le Jeune” was dispossessed of the greater part of his county by his uncle Comte Guillaume [VIII] “le Vieux”. A charter dated 1166 records confirmations by "Guillermus Arverniæ comes filius comitis Roberti" of donations to the priory of Saint-Robert, Montferrand made by "bonæ memoriæ Guillermus comes avus prædicti comitis Guillermi"[457]. "Guillelmus Arverniæ comes et filius eius Delphinus" donated property to Chaise-Dieu, for the anniversary of "bonæ memoriæ comitis Roberti patris præfati Guillelmi", by undated charter[458]. "Willelmus comes Arverniæ et filius eius Delfinus" donated property to Mauzac by charter dated 1167[459].

[m firstly JEANNE de Calabria, daughter of --- (-after Jul 1149). "Guillelmus comes Claromontensis et delphini Alverniæ" donated property to the abbey Saint-André lez Clairmont, for the souls of "nostræ quam…conjugis nostræ Joannæ de Calabria", by charter dated Jul 1149[460]. Her parentage has not yet been ascertained. As noted above, this document has been judged spurious and probably dated to the 15th century, which means that this supposed first marriage of Guillaume [VII] is in doubt.]

m [secondly] ([1150]) MARQUISE d'Albon, daughter of GUIGUES Comte d'Albon & his wife Clémence [Marguerite] de Mâcon (-21 Jul 1196, bur Abbaye des Ayes). The Vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ records that the two daughters of Marguerite de Viennois married "alteram…Arvenensium comiti, regis Franciæ consanguineo" and "alteram Valentinensium comiti"[461]. The Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus names "Marchesiam et Delphinam" as the two daughters of "Guigo secundus" and his wife "Macildam vel Clementiam filiam Stephani seu Sophini, Burgundiæ ducis, neptem papæ Calixti secundi", adding that "una comita Arverno, alterna Valentino" married[462]. A monumental inscription at the abbey of Ayes, near Grenoble, records the death "XII Kal Aug" of "Marchisia"[463]. André Dauphin Comte d’Albon confirmed donations to Chalais by "amita mea domina Marchisia et a Delphino de Arvernia, consobrino meo, eiusdemque Delphini filio…Wilelmo" by charter dated 1223[464].

Comte Guillaume [VII] & his [second] wife had four children:

1. DAUPHIN d'Auvergne (-22 Mar 1235). "Guillelmus Arverniæ comes et filius eius Delphinus" donated property to Chaise-Dieu, for the anniversary of "bonæ memoriæ comitis Roberti patris præfati Guillelmi", by undated charter[465]. "Willelmus comes Arverniæ et filius eius Delfinus" donated property to Mauzac by charter dated 1167[466]. His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1223 under which André Dauphin Comte d’Albon confirmed donations to Chalais by "amita mea domina Marchisia et a Delphino de Arvernia, consobrino meo, eiusdemque Delphini filio…Wilelmo"[467]. Comte de Clermont 1198. “Delphinus comitis Arvernie et W. filius meus" confirmed the conditions of peace with Philippe II King of France by charter dated 30 Sep 1199[468]. Troubadour. Henry III King of England recorded a treaty with "W. filium comitis Guidonis de Alvernia et Delfinum Clari Montis et R. nepotem eius" dated [Oct] 1225[469]. “Delfinus comes Claromontis et…Rotbertus, filius Willelmi comitis Claromontis filii eiusdem Delfini” confirmed their peace agreement with Louis IX King of France by charter dated Feb [1229/30][470]. The necrology of Clermont cathedral records the death "XI Kal Apr" of "Delfinus comes", and records his donation[471]. m G--- [de Montferrand], daughter of ---. The testament of "G. comitissa Montisferrandi", dated 1199, names "filiæ meæ Delfinæ…filius meus…filiæ meæ de Turre…mariti mei"[472]. "Delphinus comes Claromontensis" confirmed a donation to Chantoen abbey made by "nobilis mulier Comitissa Montisferrandi uxor nostra quondam" by charter dated 1199[473]. Dauphin & his first wife had [five] children:

a) GUILLAUME [II] de Clermont (-[17 Oct 1239/19 Nov 1240]). “Delphinus comitis Arvernie et W. filius meus" confirmed the conditions of peace with Philippe II King of France by charter dated 30 Sep 1199[474]. "Delphinus et Willelmus filius eius comites" confirmed an agreement with "Guidone comite consanguineo nostro" and an exchange of property by charter dated 8 Oct 1204[475]. His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 1223 under which André Dauphin Comte d’Albon confirmed donations to Chalais by "amita mea domina Marchisia et a Delphino de Arvernia, consobrino meo, eiusdemque Delphini filio…Wilelmo"[476]. "Guidone comite" is assumed in the compilation to be Guy de Dampierre Seigneur de Bourbon. If that is correct, his relationship with the Comtes de Clermont has not been identified. It is more likely that Guy was Guy [II] Comte d’Auvergne. He was installed as Comte de Montferrand during the lifetime of his father, before 1226: “Guillelmus comes Montisferrandi, filius Delphini” paid homage to Louis VIII King of France for “Montemferrandi, Rochefort et Croc” by charter dated Mar [1225/26][477]. It appears from the following document that the county of Montferrand was the same as the county of Clermont. If this is correct, Guillaume’s father must have shared power with his son in all his possessions prior to his death. “Guillelmus comes Claromontis, filius Delfini” confirmed the peace agreement signed by “pater meus Delfinus et Rotbertus filius meus” with Louis IX King of France and “domino Archenbaldo domino Borbonii” by charter dated Feb [1229/30][478]. Comte de Clermont. m firstly (before Dec 1196) HUGUETTE de Chamalières, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Chamalières & his wife --- (-3 Sep ----). "Delphinus comes Arvernorum et…W. filius Delphini et…Uga quondam filia W. de Camaleria uxor W. filii Delphini" swore allegiance to the bishop of Clermont for "castrum Camaleriæ" by charter dated Dec 1196[479]. Dame de Chamalières. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 3 Sep of "Hugua comitissa Montisferrandi"[480]. m secondly ISABELLE, daughter of ---. "Willelmus comes Alverniæ filius Delphini" granted "Montemferrandum…et Hermeng et Trescrot et Farnuel" to "Isabelle comitissæ uxoris suæ et Katerinaæ filiæ suæ" by charter dated Jul 1212[481]. m thirdly as her first husband, PHILIPPA, daughter of ---. A charter dated Oct 1241 records the settlement of a dispute between "Philippam relictam…Guillelmi quondam comitis Claromontensis et Robertum de Corcellis maritum eius" and "R. comitem Claromontensem filium prænominati Willelmi", with the consent of "Alays uxor dicti comitis…Amalricus de Corcellis pater dicti Roberti de Corcellis"[482]. She married secondly ([1240/41]) Robert [II] de Courcelles Seigneur de Breuil. 1252. Comte Guillaume [II] & his first wife had one child:

i) ROBERT de Clermont (-12 Apr 1262). “Delfinus comes Claromontis et…Rotbertus, filius Willelmi comitis Claromontis filii eiusdem Delfini” confirmed their peace agreement with Louis IX King of France by charter dated Feb [1229/30][483]. He succeeded as ROBERT I "Dauphin" Comte de Clermont en Auvergne.

- see below.

Comte Guillaume [II] & his second wife had one child:

ii) CATHERINE (-19 May after 1240). "Guichard sire de Montpensier" donated property "propter nuptias" to "sa femme Catherine fille de Guillaume comte de Montferrand" by charter dated Apr 1205[484]. The date of this document is suspect. Guichard could only have been an infant at the time, as his parents’ marriage is dated to [1196/98] and he was not their eldest child. Another possibility is the document followed the couple’s betrothal not their marriage. "Willelmus comes Alverniæ filius Delphini" granted "Montemferrandum…et Hermeng et Trescrot et Farnuel" to "Isabelle comitissæ uxoris suæ et Katerinaæ filiæ suæ" by charter dated Jul 1212[485]. Dame de Montferrand et d'Herment. The marriage contract between "Guillelmus comes Claremontensis…Katerinam filiam meam" and "Guichardo domino Montispancerii" is dated Feb 1224 and provides for "Monteferrando…et…Hermanto et Monteil et Trancoc" as dowry[486]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 11 May of "Katherinæ uxoris D. Guichardi de Bellojoco"[487]. m ([Betrothed Apr 1205], contract Melun Feb 1224) GUICHARD [II] de Beaujeu Seigneur de Montpensier, son of GUICHARD [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Sibylle de Hainaut (-before 1256).

b) DAUPHINE (-after 1199). The testament of "G. comitissa Montisferrandi", dated 1199, names "filiæ meæ Delfinæ…filius meus…filiæ meæ de Turre…mariti mei"[488].

c) --- de Tour (-after 1199). The testament of "G. comitissa Montisferrandi", dated 1199, names "filiæ meæ Delfinæ…filius meus…filiæ meæ de Turre…mariti mei"[489].

d) HUGUES (-after 1222). "Guillelmus comes Claromontensis" donated property to la Chartreuse du Port Sainte-Marie, with the consent of "Hugo frater meus", by charter dated 1222[490].

e) [ROBERT de Clermont ([1180/95]-[1219/Feb 1234]). His possible parentage is discussed below under the seigneurs d’Olliergues.]

- SEIGNEURS d’OLLIERGUES.

2. ASSALIDE . The Vies des Poëtes Provençaux by Jean de Nostre Dame records that "le dauphin d’Auvergne" had "une sœur…Nassal de Claustre…femme de Beral de Mercuir grand baron d’Auvergne" and that "Peyre del Vernegue chevalier seigneur dudit lieu" was in love with her[491]. 1163. m BERAUD [IV] Seigneur de Mercœur, son of BERAUD [III] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Judith d'Auvergne (-[1200]).

3. BELISENDE (-9 Feb ----). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1233 under which "Delphinus comes Claromontensis" granted rights "in castro de Salazuit" to "Pontio vicecomiti Poligniaci filio Pontii quondam vicecomitis Poliniaci nepotis nostri"[492]. Baluze states that she was "une sœur de la comtesse de Montferrand femme de Dauphin" without providing the reference to the primary source on which he bases this statement[493]. The family relationship appears confirmed by the Jun 1198 charter quoted under her son Pons [IV]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “V Id Feb” of “Bellisenda vicecomitissa”[494]. m HERACLE [III] Vicomte de Polignac, son of PONS [III] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife --- de Ceissac (-26 Oct [1200/18 Jul 1201]).

4. GUILLAUME (-after May 1201). The Livre verd de l’Eglise de Brioude records the entry of "Willelmus Brivatensis præpositus filius Vilelmi comitis Claromontis…per manum Delphini Arvernorum comitis", dated May 1201[495].

ROBERT de Clermont, son of GUILLAUME [II] Comte de Clermont & his first wife Huguette de Chamalières (-12 Apr 1262). Henry III King of England recorded a treaty with "W. filium comitis Guidonis de Alvernia et Delfinum Clari Montis et R. nepotem eius" dated [Oct] 1225[496]. “Delfinus comes Claromontis et…Rotbertus, filius Willelmi comitis Claromontis filii eiusdem Delfini” confirmed their peace agreement with Louis IX King of France by charter dated Feb [1229/30][497]. He succeeded as ROBERT I "Dauphin" Comte de Clermont en Auvergne. "Rotbertus dominus Camaleriæ comes Claromontis et Alays uxor eius et Rotbertus filius eorum" donated property to Clermont Saint-André by charter dated Jun 1248[498]. The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir, names "Delfino filio meo…Aelis filiam meam uxorem domini de Montebuxerio…Aalais sanctimoniali Eschlachiæ filiæ meæ…Mathæ filiæ meæ…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[499]. A second testament of "Rotbertus Dalphini comes Claromontensis", dated 2 Apr 1262, names "Rotbertum et Dalphinum…filios nostros…Haelis filia nostra uxor Eustachii de Montebuccerio"[500].

m as her second husband, ALESIE de Ventadour, widow of GUILLAUME de Mercœur Seigneur de Gerzet et de Planchet, daughter of EBLES [V] Vicomte de Ventadour & his second wife Marie de Turenne (-17 May, before Nov 1250). "Rotbertus dominus Camaleriæ comes Claromontis et Alays uxor eius et Rotbertus filius eorum" donated property to Clermont Saint-André by charter dated Jun 1248[501]. Her parentage is indicated by the testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, which names "…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[502].

Robert [I] & his wife had six children:

1. ROBERT [II] (-[20/21] Mar 1282). "Rotbertus dominus Camaleriæ comes Claromontis et Alays uxor eius et Rotbertus filius eorum" donated property to Clermont Saint-André by charter dated Jun 1248[503]. The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir[504]. Comte de Clermont. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir and makes bequests to "Guillelmum filium nostrum clericum…castro…de Camaleria…Guidonem filium nostrum fratrem domus militiæ Templi…Mahaus filiam nostram…Ahelis filiam nostram monialem monasterii de Font Ebraut…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[505]. m MATHILDE d’Auvergne, daughter of GUILLAUME [X] Comte d’Auvergne & his wife Aleidis de Brabant (-20 Aug 1280, bur Saint-André). The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, makes bequests to "Godofredum filium meum clericum…Guidonetum filium alium…Mathildim filiam meam…aliam filiam meam Mariam…dominæ Mathildi sorori meæ"[506]. Another document, dated 7 Jan 1277, relating to the execution of the testament of "quondam bonæ memoriæ Roberti comitis Arverniæ et Boloniæ" names "Mathildem uxorem…domini Roberti Delphini comitis sororem quondam…testatoris"[507]. Robert [II] & his wife had five children:

a) ROBERT [III] (-7 Mar 1324). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir[508]. Comte de Clermont.

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b) GUILLAUME (-after Nov 1296). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir and makes bequests to "Guillelmum filium nostrum clericum…castro…de Camaleria…Guidonem filium nostrum fratrem domus militiæ Templi…Mahaus filiam nostram…Ahelis filiam nostram monialem monasterii de Font Ebraut…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[509]. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, makes bequests to "domini Guillelmi delphini clerici fratris mei…"[510].

c) GUY (-burned alive Paris 13 Mar 1313). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir and makes bequests to "Guillelmum filium nostrum clericum…castro…de Camaleria…Guidonem filium nostrum fratrem domus militiæ Templi…Mahaus filiam nostram…Ahelis filiam nostram monialem monasterii de Font Ebraut…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[511]. A manuscript chronicle of Tours records that "omnes Templarii" were captured in Oct 1307 and were burned in Paris "cum magistro Aquitaniæ"[512].

d) MATHILDE (-after 1309). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir and makes bequests to "Guillelmum filium nostrum clericum…castro…de Camaleria…Guidonem filium nostrum fratrem domus militiæ Templi…Mahaus filiam nostram…Ahelis filiam nostram monialem monasterii de Font Ebraut…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[513]. The marriage contract between "Rotbertus Delphini comes Claromontensis…Mateldim sororem" and "Guillelmus Comptoris domicellus filius quondam domini Guillelmi Comptoris militis" is dated Jun 1288[514]. An undated charter, dated to after 1309, records a dispute between "Matildis domina de Apchonio cum auctoritate domini Guillelmi Comtoris mariti sui" and "dominum Robertum Dalphinum Arverniæ militem fratrem suum" concerning the inheritance of "dominus Hugo Dalphini quondam patruus ipsorum" who had died intestate[515]. m (contract Jun 1288) GUILLAUME Comptor, son of GUILLAUME Comptor Seigneur d’Apchon et du Lundy & his wife --- (-after 1309).

e) ALIX . The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir and makes bequests to "Guillelmum filium nostrum clericum…castro…de Camaleria…Guidonem filium nostrum fratrem domus militiæ Templi…Mahaus filiam nostram…Ahelis filiam nostram monialem monasterii de Font Ebraut…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[516]. Nun at Fontevraud.

2. DAUPHIN . The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir, names "Delfino filio meo…Aelis filiam meam uxorem domini de Montebuxerio…Aalais sanctimoniali Eschlachiæ filiæ meæ…Mathæ filiæ meæ…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[517].

3. ALIX . The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir, names "Delfino filio meo…Aelis filiam meam uxorem domini de Montebuxerio…Aalais sanctimoniali Eschlachiæ filiæ meæ…Mathæ filiæ meæ…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[518]. A second testament of "Rotbertus Dalphini comes Claromontensis", dated 2 Apr 1262, names "Rotbertum et Dalphinum…filios nostros…Haelis filia nostra uxor Eustachii de Montebuccerio"[519]. Boisgelin records her husband’s parentage and second marriage with Tiburge, daughter of Girard Adémar de Monteil (see the document PROVENCE-VALENTINOIS, DIOIS)[520]. m as his first wife, EUSTACHE Seigneur de Montboissier, son of EUSTACHE Seigneur de Montboissier & his wife Marguerite de Maymont.

4. ADELAIS (-17 Dec ----). The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir, names "Delfino filio meo…Aelis filiam meam uxorem domini de Montebuxerio…Aalais sanctimoniali Eschlachiæ filiæ meæ…Mathæ filiæ meæ…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[521]. Nun. The necrology of Fontevraud records the death "XV Kal Dec" of "domina Adelidis virgo devota et Deo sacrata…comitis Claromontis atque Dalphini de Arvernia filia"[522].

5. MATHE (-[Mar/Jul] 1262). The testament of "Robertus Delfini comes Claromontensis", dated [Mar] 1262, appoints "Robertum filium meum primogenitum" as his heir, names "Delfino filio meo…Aelis filiam meam uxorem domini de Montebuxerio…Aalais sanctimoniali Eschlachiæ filiæ meæ…Mathæ filiæ meæ…Alasia quondam uxor mea…avunculorum suorum domini Bernardi et domini Heliæ de Ventadoro"[523]. "Rotbertus Dalphini comes Claromontensis" acknowledged fees held by "dominus de Turre…Bertrandus de Turre frater dicti domini de Turre…domini Girardi de Rossilione et dominæ Mathæ quondam sororis nostræ" by charter dated Jul 1262[524]. m GERARD de Roussillon Seigneur d’Anjo, son of ---(-25 May 1263).

6. HUGUES (-20 Nov 1309). "Hugo Dalphini frater…Rotberti Dalphini comitis Claromontensis" agreed the division of property between "Rotbertum et Dalphinum…filios nostros" under their father’s testament dated 2 Apr 1262, by charter dated May 1262[525]. "Hugo Delphini frater Roberti Delphini comitis Claromontensis" issued a charter dated 23 Nov 1268 in favour of the church of Brioude[526]. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, makes bequests to "…Hugonem Delphini fratrem nostrum"[527]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 20 Nov 1309 of "Hugo Dalphini frater…domini R. comitis Claromontensis"[528].

ROBERT [III] de Clermont, son of ROBERT [II] Comte de Clermont & his wife Mathilde d’Auvergne (-7 Mar 1324). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis", dated Nov 1281, appoints "Robertum filium nostrum primogenitum" as his heir[529]. Comte de Clermont. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, appoints "Johannem filium meum quem Alixens de Mercorio quondam…uxor mea a me suscepit" as his heir, and "Rotbertum et Hugonem filios meos et Beatricem filiam meam quos suscepit a me domina Ysabellis…uxor mea domina de Jaligniaco" as his heirs "in castris et villis…de Champellis et de Breone et de Saurias et de Rupeforti et de Aureyra et de Croco et de Pontegibaldo", and makes other bequests to "domini Guillelmi delphini clerici fratris mei…Ysabelli filiæ meæ quæ est in monasterio Belli-montis…Delphinæ filiæ meæ moniali Medii montis"[530]. A second testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Arverniæ", dated Aug 1302, makes more specific bequests to each of his children named in the earlier testament[531]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 7 Mar 1324 of "Robertus comes Claromontis et Dalphinus Arverniæ"[532].

m firstly (1279) as her third husband, ALIXENDE de Mercœur, separated wife firstly of PONS de Montlaur and widow secondly of AYMAR [III] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, daughter of BERAUD [VI] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Beatrix de Bourbon (-15 Jul 1286). The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…Ponceto filio suo" is dated 16 Dec [1257], and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…Eraclius et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[533]. The marriage contract between "Aymarus de Pictavia comes Valentinensis" and "domino Beraldo de Mercorio…Alixent filiæ" is dated 1 Mar 1267 (O.S.) and Apr 1268[534]. A charter dated 9 Sep 1278 records an agreement between "dominum Beraldum dominum Mercorii et Alixent eius filiam relictam…Ademari de Pictavia quondam comitis Valentinensis" and "Ademarum de Pictavia comitem Valentinensim filium dicti Ademari quondam et Guillelmum de Castronovo domicellum dominum de Laupia" concerning the guardianship of "Guillelmi de Pictavia dictæ Alixent et prædicti Ademari de Pictavia quondam comitis Valentinensis filii communis"[535]. Dame de Saint-Privat-d’Allier. The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs, makes bequests to "Delphinæ filiæ meæ", and chooses burial "in monasterio sancti Andreæ Claromontensis"[536]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 15 Jul 1286 of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis"[537].

Betrothed (contract Jun 1288) to ISABELLE de Rodez, daughter of HENRI Comte de Rodez & his first wife Marquise de Baux. The marriage contract between "Henricus…comes Ruthinensis…Isabellæ filiæ nostræ" and "Rotbertus comes Claromontensis Dalphinus Alverniæ" is dated Jun 1288[538].

m secondly (contract 27 May 1289) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Jaligny, widow of GUY de Châteauvillain Seigneur de Luzy, daughter of HUGUES de Châtillon-en-Bazois Seigneur de Châtillon-en-Bazois et de Jaligny & his wife Isabelle de Mello (-1 Oct 1297, bur Saint-André). The marriage contract between "Jehans sires de Chatiauvillain et de Luzi…Guiot sun fil" and "Guillaumes de Geligneys Chantres d’Auceurre…Ysabel fille jadis Huguon seigneur de Geligney et niece dudit Chantre" is dated end-Jun 1276, and names "Jehan de Geligney sun frere"[539]. The marriage contract between "Robertus comes Clarimontensis Delphinus Alverniæ" and "domina Ysabellis domina Jalenhiaci et Luziaci" is dated 27 May 1289[540]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death "Kal Oct" 1297 of "domina Ysabellis domina Jaliniaci et comitissa Claromontis"[541].

Robert [III] & his first wife had four children:

1. ROBERT (-before Jun 1286). Baluze states that an arbitration dated 1325, found in "l’Inventaire des Dauphins d’Auvergne", resolved a dispute between "Jean Comte de Clermont" and "Hugues Dauphin chanoine de Clermont son frere" concerning the succession of "Robert Dauphin leur frere", and suggests that Robert must have been an older son of Comte Robert [III] who died before his mother as he is not named in her testament[542]. He does not provide the primary source reference for the document.

2. GUILLAUME (-after 1308). The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs[543]. Seigneur de Montrognon. A charter dated [Feb] 1308 O.S. records that "Guillelmi Delphini de Arvernia dominus castri de Monterugoso" was fined for infractions against "ballivus Arverniæ"[544].

3. JEAN [I] (-10 Mar 1352). The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs[545]. Seigneur de Mercœur 1321. Comte de Clermont.

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4. DAUPHINE (-after Mar 1321). The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs, makes bequests to "Delphinæ filiæ meæ", and chooses burial "in monasterio sancti Andreæ Claromontensis"[546]. Nun at Megemont, Auvergne. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, makes bequests to "…Ysabelli filiæ meæ quæ est in monasterio Belli-montis…Delphinæ filiæ meæ moniali Medii montis"[547]. Abbess of Megemont. A charter dated Mar 1321 records an agreement between "Robertus Delphini comes Claromontensis" and "Dalphina…abbatissa monasterii Medii montis Cisterciensis ordinis Claromontensis diocesis" concerning certain properties[548].

Robert [III] & his second wife had four children:

5. ROBERT "le Sage" (-19 Oct 1330, bur Saint-André). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, appoints "Rotbertum et Hugonem filios meos et Beatricem filiam meam quos suscepit a me domina Ysabellis…uxor mea domina de Jaligniaco" as his heirs "in castris et villis…de Champellis et de Breone et de Saurias et de Rupeforti et de Aureyra et de Croco et de Pontegibaldo"[549]. A charter dated 1301 records an agreement between "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Dalphinus Alverniæ miles pater…Roberti, Hugonis, Isabellis et Beatricis liberorum suorum procreatorum…ex…domina Ysabelle quondam domina de Jaliniaco uxoreque quondam eiusdem comitis" and "domicellus Johannes de Castrovillani dominus de Luziaco filius quondam domini Guidonis de Castrovillani quondam militis et dictæ dominæ Ysabellis…et pro Guillermo fratre suo et Maria sorore sua…ac…Aelidis et Johannæ sororum suarum" concerning the inheritance of "terra et castellania de Dompnapetra super Bebram et domus de Chazeles…et terra de Mercuilhs Æduensis diocesis…"[550]. Seigneur de Jaligny et de Saint-Ilpize. A charter dated 31 Mar 1329 (O.S.?) records a dispute between “Roberto Delphini domicello" and “Delphini Arverniæ fratris sui”[551]. The necrology of Saint-André lez Clairmont records the death 19 Oct 1330 of “Robertus Dalphini dominus Jaliniaci"[552]. m firstly ALMODIS de Apchon, daughter of ETIENNE d’Apchon Seigneur de Combronde & his wife ---. Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by the contract for her husband’s second marriage, quoted below. m secondly (contract 1 Jun 1329) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Châtelperron la Ferté-Chauderon, widow of HENRI de Châtillon-en-Bazois Seigneur de la Montagne, daughter of HUGUES Seigneur de Châtelperron et de la Ferté-Chauderon & his wife --- (-after Oct 1346). The marriage contract between “Robertus Delphini dominus de sancto Ilpidio et Jaligniaco" and “Ysabellis de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis filiaque domini Hugonis domini quondam de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis militis quondam” is dated 1 Jun 1329, and names “Roberti et Delphinæ liberorum suorum et nobilis quondam domicellæ Almoux de Combronio consortis suæ quondam et aliorum liberorum dicit Roberti et dictæ Almoux”[553]. Her first marriage is confirmed by undated depositions relating to a dispute involving “dominos de Castro Petri et de Jaligniaco...Robertus et Ysabella" which record that “Henrici de Castellione patris quondam...domini Giraldi patris olim...Henrici mariti pridem dictæ Ysabellæ” and “Engravius avus dictæ matris prædicti Roberti” were “fratres vel cognati germani”[554]. She married thirdly (before 1334) Guy de Bourbon Seigneur de Clessy. “Guys de Bourbon chevaliers sire de Classi et de la Ferté Chauderon et...Ysabeaux de Chastel le Perron femme doudit Monss. Guy" appointed proxies, including “mons. Robert Dalphin, mons. Girart de Bourbon, mons. Hugues Dalphin, mons. Guillaume de Bourbon, mons. Philibert de Lespinace chevaliers, Johan de Bourbon...”, by charter dated Oct 1346[555]. Robert & his first wife had children:

a) ROBERT [II] (-24 Apr 1347). The marriage contract between “Robertus Delphini dominus de sancto Ilpidio et Jaligniaco" and “Ysabellis de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis filiaque domini Hugonis domini quondam de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis militis quondam” is dated 1 Jun 1329, and names “Roberti et Delphinæ liberorum suorum et nobilis quondam domicellæ Almoux de Combronio consortis suæ quondam et aliorum liberorum dicit Roberti et dictæ Almoux”[556]. Seigneur de Saint-Ilpize et de Combronde. A charter dated 23 Jun 1339 records a dispute between “Johanne comite Claromontensi et Delphino Arverniæ" and “Roberto Delphini filio et herede defuncti Roberti Delphini eiusdem Delphini fratris”[557]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" noted that his heir “dominum Robertum Delphinum nepotem suum” had died and appointed as his heirs “dominum Hugonem Delphini nepotem suum...milite dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem, Robertum et Guilhotem Delphini filios quondam dicti domini Roberti Delphini defuncti necnon Guichardum Delphini nepotes suos...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[558]. m CATHERINE de Boissières, daughter of GERAUD de Boissières & his wife --- (-after 17 Apr 1350). A document dated 17 Jun 1343 records a dispute between “Robertum Dalphini militem et Katherinam de Buxeriis filiam et heredem...defuncti Geraldi de Buxeriis militem" and “P. comitem Drocensem”[559]. A judgment dated 17 Apr 1350 records a dispute between “Catherinam de Buxeriis dominam de Combornio, de sancto Aquilino et de Caslucio les Boissieres relictam defuncti Roberti Delphinis militis" and “Bernardum vicecomitem de Ventadoro et Andream de Calvigniaco condominos de Montepanserio”[560]. Her relationship, if any, with the heirs of the seigneurie de Montpensier has not been traced.

- SEIGNEURS de SAINT-ILPIZE et de COMBRONDE[561].

b) DAUPHINE . The marriage contract between “Robertus Delphini dominus de sancto Ilpidio et Jaligniaco" and “Ysabellis de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis filiaque domini Hugonis domini quondam de Castro Petro et de Firmitate Calderonis militis quondam” is dated 1 Jun 1329, and names “Roberti et Delphinæ liberorum suorum et nobilis quondam domicellæ Almoux de Combronio consortis suæ quondam et aliorum liberorum dicit Roberti et dictæ Almoux”[562].

c) MAURE . Nun at Beaumont. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" appointed as his heirs “...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[563].

d) ISABELLE . Nun at Beaumont. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" appointed as his heirs “...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[564].

Robert & his second wife had two children:

e) GUICHARD [I] ([1329/30]-before 5 Dec 1403). A charter dated [late Apr/[1/2] May] 1346 records that “nobilis domicellus Guichardus Daulphins clericus filius defuncti...Roberti Daulphins de sancto Ilpidio et de Jalligniaco quondam domini et...dominæ Ysabellis de Castro Perronii dominæ de Firmitate Calderonis quondam dicti Roberti uxoris" and “domicello Hugonino Daulfin dicti Guichardi fratre germano” reached agreement about the succession of “dicti defuncti Roberi Daulfin patris sui”[565]. “Girardus de Villa nova domini Francorum regis clericus", holding the seal of “domina Ysabellis de Chaulemis uxor nobilis viri domini Guillelmi de Monte acuto le Blain militis”, granted “domos suas...in villa de Brinon les Allemans...nemus...de Rogier...terram...de Michangues...” to “Guichardo Delphini clerico filiolo suo filio quondam...Roberti Delphini domini de Jaligniaco defuncti” by charter dated late Sep 1346[566]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" noted that his heir “dominum Robertum Delphinum nepotem suum” had died and appointed as his heirs “dominum Hugonem Delphini nepotem suum...milite dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem, Robertum et Guilhotem Delphini filios quondam dicti domini Roberti Delphini defuncti necnon Guichardum Delphini nepotes suos...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[567]. Seigneur de Jaligny, de Trétaux et de la Ferté-Chauderon. Grand Maître des Arbaletriers. m firstly (after 1365) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Sancerre, widow of PIERRE de Graçay, daughter of LOUIS [II] Comte de Sancerre & his wife Beatrix de Roucy (-[1375]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not been identified. m secondly as her third husband, MARGUERITE de Frolois, widow firstly of SIMON de Châteauvillain Seigneur de Bayé et de Pleurre and secondly of JEAN [III] de Châtillon-en-Bazois, daughter of JEAN de Frolois Seigneur de Molinot, de Montfort et de Jaulges, maréchal de Bourgogne & his wife Isabelle d’Arcis Dame de Pacy (-before 1395). “Dominus Guichardus Dalphini dominus de Jaligniaco et de Firmitate Calderonis miles" and “Margareta de Froloys domina de Molineto eius uxor”, having no children and unlikely to have any, donated all their property to the survivor of the two by charter dated 1381[568]. Guichard [I] & his first wife had one child:

i) GUICHARD [II] de Jaligny (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). A charter dated 5 Dec 1403 confirmed that “Guichart Dauphin seigneur de Jaleigni" had succeeded “messire Guichart Dauphin son pere” in “des villes, chasteaulz...de Jaleigny...le Perron et de Tresteaux”[569]. Seigneur de Jaligny, de la Ferté-Chaudron et de Trétaux. Seigneur de Domès et de Condé. m as her second husband, ELEONORE de Culant, widow of PHILIPPE de la Trémoille Seigneur de Montréal, daughter of EUDES Seigneur de Culant & his second wife Marguerite de Joinville (-1420). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not been identified.

f) HUGUES ([1330/31]-killed in battle Poitiers 1356). A charter dated [late Apr/[1/2] May] 1346 records that “nobilis domicellus Guichardus Daulphins clericus filius defuncti...Roberti Daulphins de sancto Ilpidio et de Jalligniaco quondam domini et...dominæ Ysabellis de Castro Perronii dominæ de Firmitate Calderonis quondam dicti Roberti uxoris" and “domicello Hugonino Daulfin dicti Guichardi fratre germano” reached agreement about the succession of “dicti defuncti Roberi Daulfin patris sui”[570]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" noted that his heir “dominum Robertum Delphinum nepotem suum” had died and appointed as his heirs “dominum Hugonem Delphini nepotem suum...milite dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem, Robertum et Guilhotem Delphini filios quondam dicti domini Roberti Delphini defuncti necnon Guichardum Delphini nepotes suos...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[571]. Baluze notes that Hugues was killed at the battle of Poitiers in 1356 “comme je l’ay trouvé dans quelques anciens memoires" which also revealed that “sa mere voulut qu’il eut à sa part la Baronnie de Ferté Chauderon” (no sources cited)[572]. If that is correct, Hugues was born from his father’s second marriage, although the chronology is tight for the birth of two children to Robert’s second wife.

6. HUGUES (-10 Oct 1348, bur Clermont Saint-André). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, appoints "Rotbertum et Hugonem filios meos et Beatricem filiam meam quos suscepit a me domina Ysabellis…uxor mea domina de Jaligniaco" as his heirs "in castris et villis…de Champellis et de Breone et de Saurias et de Rupeforti et de Aureyra et de Croco et de Pontegibaldo"[573]. A charter dated 1301 records an agreement between "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Dalphinus Alverniæ miles pater…Roberti, Hugonis, Isabellis et Beatricis liberorum suorum procreatorum…ex…domina Ysabelle quondam domina de Jaliniaco uxoreque quondam eiusdem comitis" and "domicellus Johannes de Castrovillani dominus de Luziaco filius quondam domini Guidonis de Castrovillani quondam militis et dictæ dominæ Ysabellis…et pro Guillermo fratre suo et Maria sorore sua…ac…Aelidis et Johannæ sororum suarum" concerning the inheritance of "terra et castellania de Dompnapetra super Bebram et domus de Chazeles…et terra de Mercuilhs Æduensis diocesis…"[574]. The testament of "Hugo Delphini canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1337, appoints "Robertum Delphini nepotem meum" as his heir and makes other bequests to "alios filios masculos Roberti Delphini quondam fratris mei germani"[575]. The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, appoints "fratrem nostrum dominum Hugonem Delphini præpositum Brivatensem…" among his executors[576]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" noted that his heir “dominum Robertum Delphinum nepotem suum” had died and appointed as his heirs “dominum Hugonem Delphini nepotem suum...milite dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem, Robertum et Guilhotem Delphini filios quondam dicti domini Roberti Delphini defuncti necnon Guichardum Delphini nepotes suos...dominæ Mauræ et dominæ Ysabellæ monialibus monasterii Bellimontis neptibus suis”[577].

7. ISABELLE (-7 Mar 1327). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, makes bequests to "…Ysabelli filiæ meæ quæ est in monasterio Belli-montis…Delphinæ filiæ meæ moniali Medii montis"[578]. A charter dated 1301 records an agreement between "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Dalphinus Alverniæ miles pater…Roberti, Hugonis, Isabellis et Beatricis liberorum suorum procreatorum…ex…domina Ysabelle quondam domina de Jaliniaco uxoreque quondam eiusdem comitis" and "domicellus Johannes de Castrovillani dominus de Luziaco filius quondam domini Guidonis de Castrovillani quondam militis et dictæ dominæ Ysabellis…et pro Guillermo fratre suo et Maria sorore sua…ac…Aelidis et Johannæ sororum suarum" concerning the inheritance of "terra et castellania de Dompnapetra super Bebram et domus de Chazeles…et terra de Mercuilhs Æduensis diocesis…"[579]. The marriage contract between "Rotbertus comes Claromontensis Delphinus Arverniæ…Ysabelle filia" and "Petro de Monteacuto domicello" is dated 29 Jun 1304[580]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 7 Mar 1327 of "Domina Ysabel de Monteacuto filia domini comitis Delphini Arverniæ"[581]. m (contract 29 Jun 1304) PIERRE Seigneur de Montaigu sur Champeix, son of ---.

8. BEATRIX (-after 1301). The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, appoints "Rotbertum et Hugonem filios meos et Beatricem filiam meam quos suscepit a me domina Ysabellis…uxor mea domina de Jaligniaco" as his heirs "in castris et villis…de Champellis et de Breone et de Saurias et de Rupeforti et de Aureyra et de Croco et de Pontegibaldo"[582]. A charter dated 1301 records an agreement between "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Dalphinus Alverniæ miles pater…Roberti, Hugonis, Isabellis et Beatricis liberorum suorum procreatorum…ex…domina Ysabelle quondam domina de Jaliniaco uxoreque quondam eiusdem comitis" and "domicellus Johannes de Castrovillani dominus de Luziaco filius quondam domini Guidonis de Castrovillani quondam militis et dictæ dominæ Ysabellis…et pro Guillermo fratre suo et Maria sorore sua…ac…Aelidis et Johannæ sororum suarum" concerning the inheritance of "terra et castellania de Dompnapetra super Bebram et domus de Chazeles…et terra de Mercuilhs Æduensis diocesis…"[583].

Robert [III] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

9. ROBERT (-after Jun 1340). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, provides for "Roberto Delphini nutrito patris nostri quondam"[584].

JEAN [I] de Clermont, son of ROBERT [III] Comte de Clermont & his first wife Alixende de Mercœur (-10 Mar 1352). The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs, makes bequests to "Delphinæ filiæ meæ", and chooses burial "in monasterio sancti Andreæ Claromontensis"[585]. The testament of "Robertus comes Claromontensis et Delphinus Alverniæ", dated Nov 1296, appoints "Johannem filium meum quem Alixens de Mercorio quondam…uxor mea a me suscepit" as his heir[586]. Seigneur de Mercœur 1321. Comte de Clermont. The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, appoints "Beraldum primogenitum filium nostrum dominum de Mercorio" as his heir, makes other bequests to "filium nostrum Amedeum…Delphinam et Margaritam de Chalencone…neptibus nostris filiabus quondam Ysabellis quondam filiæ nostræ…ob causa dotis suæ domino de Chalencone marito suo quondam…consorte nostra Anna de Pictavia", provides for "Johanni nutrito nostro…Roberto Delphini nutrito patris nostri quondam", and appoints "fratrem nostrum dominum Hugonem Delphini præpositum Brivatensem, et dominum Guidonem dominum de Chalancone…" among his executors[587]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 10 Mar 1351 (O.S.) of "Joannes comes Claromontis delphinus Arverniæ"[588].

m (22 May 1313) as her second husband, ANNE de Poitiers, widow of HENRI [II] Comte de Rodez, daughter of AYMAR [IV] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & & his second wife Marguerite de Genève (-27 Aug 1351). The marriage contract between "Henry Comte de Rodés" and "Anne de Poitiers fille du Comte de Valentinois" is dated 1302 and sets the dowry agreed by "Marguerite de Geneve sa mere femme dudit Comte de Valentinois"[589]. The marriage contract between "Daulphinet premier filz de Robert Comte de Clermont" and "Anne de Poitiers fille de Aymard Comte de Valentinois" is dated 1313 and confirms that his father granted him "les Chastellenies de S. Ilpize, de Vieille-Brioude et de Leothoing"[590]. "Pons vicomte de Carlat" acknowledged owing money "pour les droits qu’elle avoit és biens de Henry Comte de Rodés son feu mary" to "Jean comte de Clermont et Anne de Poitiers sa femme" by charter dated 1329[591]. The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "…consorte nostra Anna de Pictavia"[592]. Dame de Marsillac, des Salles-Comtaux, d'Agen et de Gages. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 27 Aug 1351 of "Anna de Pictavia comitissa Claromontensis"[593].

Jean [I] & his wife had three children:

1. BERAUD [I] Dauphin (-27 Aug 1356). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, appoints "Beraldum primogenitum filium nostrum dominum de Mercorio" as his heir[594]. Comte de Clermont.

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2. AMEDEE (-28 Aug 1361). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "filium nostrum Amedeum…"[595]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" appointed as his heirs “...dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem...”[596]. Seigneur de Meilhaud et de Rochefort 1349. The testament of "Amedeus Delphini miles dominus de Rochafort", dated Jun 1355, appoints "Yzabellis de Turre uxor mea" as his heir if she is pregnant, and in default "Beraldum comitem Claromontensem Delphinum Arverniæ fratrem meum…Hugonem Delphini filium dicti domini comitis nepotem meum"[597]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 28 Aug 1361 of "Amedeus Delphini dominus de Rupeforti"[598]. m (1354) as her first husband, ISABELLE de la Tour, daughter of BERTRAND [VI] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Isabelle de Lévis (-after 1388). The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles et Guido de Turre domicellus eius filius…domicellam Ysabellam de Turre filiam…eiusdem domini de Turre" and "dominus Amedeus Delphini miles dominus de Rupeforti" is dated 14 Nov 1354[599]. She married secondly Guibaud de Mello Seigneur d’Espoisses. Amedée & his wife had one child:

a) BERAUD (-4 Aug 1384). The testament of "Beraldus Dalphini miles dominus de Rupeforti filius bonæ memoriæ domini Amedei Dalphini militis quondam domini de Rupeforti", dated end Dec 1383, appoints "Beraldum Dalphini Alverniæ comitem Claromontensem" as his heir and in default "Hugonem Dalphini militem fratrem dicti…comitis…Robertum Dalphini militem fratrem etiam dicti…comitis…filias præfati…comitis"[600]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 4 Aug 1384 of "Beraudus Dalphini dominus de Rupeforti"[601]. [m] (1373) AGNES de Bellefaye, daughter of PIERRE de Besse Seigneur de Bellefaye & his wife ---. An undated charter records the marriage of "Beraud Dauphin Seigneur de Rochefort" and "Agnes fille de feu Pierre seigneur de Bellefaye" in 1373 and the dowry agreed by "Guillaume seigneur de Bellefaye son frere"[602]. It is assumed either that Agnes predeceased her husband or that the marriage never took place, as she is not named in her supposed husband’s testament dated Dec 1383.

3. ISABELLE (-before 1340). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "…Delphinam et Margaritam de Chalencone…neptibus nostris filiabus quondam Ysabellis quondam filiæ nostræ…ob causa dotis suæ domino de Chalencone marito suo quondam…"[603]. m GUY Seigneur de Chalencon, son of --- (-after 11 Jun 1340).

Jean [I] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

4. JEAN (-after 10 Jun 1344). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, provides for "Johanni nutrito nostro…"[604]. A charter of Philippe VI King of France, dated 10 Jun 1344, relating to "excessibus, damnis et injuriis per Johannem comitem Claromontensem Dalphinum Alverniæ, Beraudum eius filium dominus de Mercorio…Johannem Dalphini bastardum dicti comitis"[605].

BERAUD [I] Dauphin, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Clermont & his wife Anne de Poitiers (-27 Aug 1356). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, appoints "Beraldum primogenitum filium nostrum dominum de Mercorio" as his heir[606]. Under a new testament, dated Feb 1347 (O.S.), “dominus Hugo Delphini præpositus Brivatensis" appointed as his heirs “...dominos Beraldum Delphini dominum de Mercorio, dominum Amedeum Delphini eius fratrem...”[607]. Comte de Clermont. The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, appoints "filium nostrum primogenitum Beraldum Dalphini" as his heir, and makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[608]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 27 Aug 1356 of "Beraldus comes Claromontensis et Dalphinus Arverniæ ac dominus totius terræ Mercurii"[609].

m (contract Avignon 14 Mar 1333) MARIE de la Vie, daughter of PIERRE de la Vie Baron de Villemur & his wife Marie Duèze (-28 Sep 1383). The marriage contract between "Beraldum Dalfini filium…Johannis comitis Claromontensis Dalfini Alverniæ" and "nobilem Mariam de Via filia nobilis…domini Petri de Via domini Villemuri et Calvineti" is dated 14 Mar 1333[610]. The identity of Marie’s mother is indicated by Pope Jean XXII naming [her brother] “[son] neveu...Jacques de la Vie évêque d’Avignon” among the cardinals he appointed on 17 Dec 1316[611]. Documents dated 1358, 1365 and 1371 acknowledged fees "du chasteau et chastellenie de Champeils" held from "Madame Marie de Villemur comtesse de Clermont, Dauphine d’Auvergne et Dame de Mercœur"[612]. According to Marcellin Boudet, her son Béraud [II] confirmed her in possession of château Champeix as dower[613]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 28 Sep 1383 of "domina Maria de Villamur comitissa Claromontensis"[614].

Béraud [I] & his first wife had nine children:

1. BERAUD [II] "le Grand Dauphin" (-17 Jan 1400). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, appoints "filium nostrum primogenitum Beraldum Dalphini" as his heir[615]. Comte de Clermont.

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2. HUGUES (-before 1416). The testament of "Amedeus Delphini miles dominus de Rochafort", dated Jun 1355, appoints "Yzabellis de Turre uxor mea" as his heir if she is pregnant, and in default "Beraldum comitem Claromontensem Delphinum Arverniæ fratrem meum…Hugonem Delphini filium dicti domini comitis nepotem meum"[616]. The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[617]. The testament of "Beraldus Dalphini miles dominus de Rupeforti filius bonæ memoriæ domini Amedei Dalphini militis quondam domini de Rupeforti", dated end Dec 1383, appoints "Beraldum Dalphini Alverniæ comitem Claromontensem" as his heir and in default "Hugonem Dalphini militem fratrem dicti…comitis…Robertum Dalphini militem fratrem etiam dicti…comitis…filias præfati…comitis"[618]. m (before 1399) as her second husband, MARQUISE de Godet, widow of JEAN d’Aigrefeuille, daughter of LAMBERT de Godet & his wife Alix de Tournon (-after 1416). A charter dated 9 Feb 1403 records a claim by "Hugo Dalphini miles et Marquisa de Godeto eius uxor" against "Aelipdim de Turnone relictam defuncti Lamberti de Godeto militis domini de Godeto patrisque dictæ Marquisiæ", reciting that Marquise married firstly "defuncto Johanne de Agrifolio milite" and that Aelipdis lived for 24 years with "eiusdem Lamberti" and had several children by him of whom "Franciscum de Godeto" survived his father, although it was claimed that after the birth of Marquise her father had undergone an operation on his genitals which had rendered him impotent[619].

3. JEAN (-after 1367). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[620].

4. MARGUERITE (-11 Sep [1364/67]). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[621]. The marriage contract between "Beraldus comes Claromontensis Dalphinus Arverniæ dominus Mercorii…domicellæ Margaritæ Dalphinæ sororis suæ germanæ" and "Godeffredus de Bolonia dominus Montisgasconis" is dated 21 May 1364[622]. The necrology of Bouchet abbey records the death 11 Sep of "dominæ Margaritæ dalphinæ primæ uxoris domini Godafrii domini Montisgasconis"[623]. m (contract 21 May 1364) as his first wife, GODEFROI d’Auvergne Seigneur de Montgascon, son of ROBERT [VII] Comte d'Auvergne et de Boulogne & his second wife Marie de Flandre (-after 22 Mar 1387).

5. BEATRIX . The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[624]. The primary sources which confirm her two marriages have not been identified. m firstly HENRI dit GILLES [III] Aycelin de Montaigu, son of GILLES [II] Aycelin Seigneur de Montaigu & his wife Mascarose de la Tour (-before 1357). m secondly (after 1357) as his third wife, GUILLAUME [II] Flotte Seigneur de Revel, son of PIERRE Flotte Seigneur d’Escole & his wife Marguerite de Châtillon (-after 1413).

6. JEANNE (-after Jan 1417). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[625]. The marriage contract between "Dominum Guidonem dominum castri et baroniæ de Severiaco militem senescalliæ Ruthenensis" and "Johannam Dalphine sororem…Beraldi comitis Claromontensis Dalphini Arverniæ" is dated 2 Nov 1364[626]. She and her son founded “une collégiale...dans le château de Sévérac” by charter dated 13 Oct 1407[627]. Jeanne d’Auvergne and “Amaury de Sévérac maréchal de France” agreed her dower by charter dated Jan 1417[628]. Betrothed (before Aug 1356) to GUILLOT Comptor, son of --- Comptor Seigneur d’Apchon & his wife ---. m (contract 2 Nov 1364) GUY de Sévérac Seigneur de Sévérac, son of GUY [VIII] Seigneur de Sévérac & his wife Dauphine de Canillac ([Sep 1339/Feb 1340]-after 14 Jul 1390).

7. CATHERINE . The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[629]. The marriage contract between "Beraldus Dalphinus Alverniæ comes Claromontensis…Catherinæ Delphinæ sororis germanæ" and "Marquesius de Belloforti dominus de Canilhaco et vicecomes Motæ" is dated 23 Aug 1369[630]. m (contract 23 Aug 1369) as his first wife, MARQUIS de Beaufort Seigneur de Canillac, Vicomte de la Mothe, son of GUILLAUME [II] Rogier Comte de Beaufort & his [second] wife Guérine de Canillac ([1347/48]-after 1419).

8. BLANCHE (-[28 Jul 1383/23 Jun 1386]). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[631]. Pleadings dated 1471 name “Guerin” as husband of “dame Jeanne de Beaufort” by whom he had “trois enfants Guerin, Jean et Raimond” of whom Guerin married “une fille du dauphin d’Auvergne”[632]. Her husband’s 28 Jul 1383 testament, cited above, made bequests to “…Nobile Blanchie sa femme…”[633]. Père Anselme records that her husband donated money to the Cordeliers de Mande for daily masses in her memory by charter dated 23 Jun 1386[634]. m GUERIN [VIII] Seigneur d’Apchier, son of GUERIN [VII] d’Apchier & his wife Marie de Beaufort (-[27 May 1391/1396]).

9. ROBERT (after Aug 1356-after May 1416). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[635]. The testament of "Beraldus Dalphini miles dominus de Rupeforti filius bonæ memoriæ domini Amedei Dalphini militis quondam domini de Rupeforti", dated end Dec 1383, appoints "Beraldum Dalphini Alverniæ comitem Claromontensem" as his heir and in default "Hugonem Dalphini militem fratrem dicti…comitis…Robertum Dalphini militem fratrem etiam dicti…comitis…filias præfati…comitis"[636]. m (contract Oct 1390) as her second husband, CATHERINE de Veauce, widow of HUTIN Seigneur de Vermeilles, daughter of PIERRE de Veauce & his wife Jeanne de Varigny (-[1419/31]). The marriage contract between "Domini Roberti Dalphini militis domini Ruynarum et de Melzenio" and "domina Catharina de Velcia uxor quondam…relicta nobilis quondam viri domini Utini de Vermelles quondam militis" is dated Oct 1390[637]. She married thirdly ([1416/19]) Geoffroy de Sully Seigneur de Beaujeu. Mistress (1): ISABELLE Rossete, wife of ---, daughter of ---. She is named in the charter dated May 1416 which records the legitimation of her son. Robert had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1):

a) FLORIDAS Dauphin (after 1390-after May 1416). A charter dated May 1416 records the legitimation of "Floridas Dalphini filius naturalis…Rotberti Dalphini militis et Ysabellis Rosseta…in duplici adulterio…ex conjugato et muliere conjugata genitus" and "domina Catharina de Velcia uxor quondam…relicta nobilis quondam viri domini Utini de Vermelles quondam militis" is dated Oct 1390[638].

BERAUD [II] "le Grand Dauphin" de Clermont, son of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his wife Marie de Villemur (-17 Jan 1400). The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, appoints "filium nostrum primogenitum Beraldum Dalphini" as his heir[639]. Comte de Clermont. A charter dated 5 Mar 1377 records an agreement between "Berault dauphin d’Auvergne conte de Clermont et…Marguerite de Sancerre sa femme" and "madamoiselle Jehanne dame de Rais, heritiere seule…de feu…Girart son frère et mari de lad. Marguerite, et madame Phelippe Bertrande, mère de lad. Marguerite" relating to the dower of Marguerite[640]. The testament of "Beraldus Dalphini miles dominus de Rupeforti filius bonæ memoriæ domini Amedei Dalphini militis quondam domini de Rupeforti", dated end Dec 1383, appoints "Beraldum Dalphini Alverniæ comitem Claromontensem" as his heir and in default "Hugonem Dalphini militem fratrem dicti…comitis…Robertum Dalphini militem fratrem etiam dicti…comitis…filias præfati…comitis"[641]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 17 Jan 1399 (O.S.) of "Beraldus comes Claromontensis, Delphinus Arverniæ et dominus Mercorii"[642].

[Betrothed ([1348], contract 6 Jul 1353) YOLANDE de Genève, daughter of AMEDEE [III] Comte de Genève & his wife Mathilde d’Auvergne. It is supposed that Yolande was betrothed to Béraud [II] not Béraud [I], assuming that the primary sources which record the known wife of the latter in 1358, 1365 and 1371 are accurately reported (see above), and that the marriage did not take place for some reason. This is the solution adopted by Père Anselme, who records 1348 as the date of the betrothal without indicating any primary source on which this date is based[643]. She married (1360 after 17 Jan) as his second wife, Aimery [VI] Vicomte de Narbonne.]

m firstly (contract 22 Jun 1357) JEANNE de Forez, daughter of GUY [VII] Comte de Forez & his wife Jeanne de Clermont (10 May 1337-17 Feb 1369). The testament of "Guido comes Forensis", dated 16 Dec 1357, bequeathes property to "Johannam…filiam meam" in connection with her marriage to "comitem dalphinum Alvernie"[644]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 17 Feb 1369 of "Johanna de Forests comitissa Claromontis dominaque terræ de Mercorio"[645].

m secondly (contract Château de Vieux-Brioude 14 Jun 1371) JEANNE d’Auvergne, daughter of JEAN [I] Duke of Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne & his wife Jeanne de Clermont (-1 Oct 1373). The marriage contract between "Johannes comes Boloniæ et Arverniæ…Johanna filia" and "dominus Beraudus Delphini dominus de Mercorio" is dated 14 Jun 1371[646]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 1 Oct 1373 of "Johanna de Bolonia comitissa Claromontenis"[647].

m thirdly (Riom 27 Jun 1374) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Sancerre, widow of GERARD [VI] Chabot Baron de Rays, daughter of JEAN [III] Comte de Sancerre & his first wife Marguerite Dame de Marmande (-1419). The marriage contract between "Johannes comes de Sacrocæsare et…Margarita domina de Meremendia…relicta…domini Girardi quondam domini de Rays" and "dominus Beraldus Dalphini Alverniæ comes Claromontensis dominusque de Mercorio" is dated 27 Jun 1374[648]. A charter dated 5 Mar 1377 records an agreement between "Berault dauphin d’Auvergne conte de Clermont et…Marguerite de Sancerre sa femme" and "madamoiselle Jehanne dame de Rais, heritiere seule…de feu…Girart son frère et mari de lad. Marguerite, et madame Phelippe Bertrande, mère de lad. Marguerite" relating to the dower of Marguerite[649]. Ctss de Sancerre. She married thirdly (1408) as his second wife, Jacques de Montbron Seigneur de Montbron. Her supposed third marriage to Jean [II] dit Lourdin Seigneur de Saligny[650] is incorrect, as his marriage to Jeanne Braque (widow of Pierre [III] de Courtenay Seigneur de Champignelles et de Saint-Brisson, see the document CHAMPAGNE NOBILITY-SENS & JOIGNY) was contracted 26 Nov 1413, indicating that Marguerite could not have been his widow when she married Jacques de Montbron[651]. Schnerb records Jean Lourdin’s 1411/1449 lawsuit, against the heirs of Béraud [II] Dauphin d’Auvergne and his wife, concerning the Auvergne inheritance, in which he claimed a 3^o relationship with Marguerite de Sancerre[652], which may account for the confusion.

Béraud [II] & his first wife had one child:

1. ANNE (1358-Moulins 22 Sep 1417). Proceedings dated 1436 name “Anna comitissa Forensi”, who married “defuncto Ludovico duce Borboniensi”, as the daughter of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his first wife “comitissa Forensi”[653]. Pope Urban V granted dispensation for the marriage of “Ludovico domino duci Borbonesii” and "domicellæ Annæ natæ...Beraldi Dalphini Alverniæ" dated 15 Sep 1370[654]. Dame de Mercœur. Ctss de Forez 1382. "Domina Johanna de Borbonio, relicta…Guidonis comitis Forensis, comitissa Forensis" donated her rights in the county of Forez to "dominam Annam Dalphine duchissam Borbonii, filiam suam et…dominum Ludovicem ducem Borbonii eius nepotem, conjuges" by charter dated 5 Jul 1382[655]. Louis Duc de Bourbon transferred his rights in the county of Forez to his wife by charter dated 5 Jan 1383[656]. Dauphine de Clermont 1400. The testament of "Johanna de Bourbonio comitissa Forensis, filiaque…domini Ludovici ducis Borbonii, comitis Claromontis et Marchie, et domine Marie Heynaut, coniugem, relicta…domini Guidonis comitis Forensis quondam", dated 13 Jun 1400, bequeathed property to "dominum ducem Bourboni, comitem Claromontensem et Forensem, et Annam Dalphinam, duchissam Bourbonii, nepotem et filiam meos", and founded an anniversary for "domine Margarite de Sabbadia…sororgie mee, quondam consortis…fratris mei domini Reynaudi de Foresio"[657]. The testament of "Anne Dauphine duchesse douairière de Bourbonnais", dated 19 Sep 1416, appointed “son fils Jean duc de Bourbon” as her heir[658]. m (contract Montbrison 4 Jul 1368, in person Ardes Jan 1370, Papal dispensation 15 Sep 1370) LOUIS II "le Bon" Duc de Bourbon, son of PIERRE I Duc de Bourbon & his wife Isabelle de Valois (4 Aug 1337-Château de Montluçon 19 Aug 1410, bur Priory of Souvigny).

Béraud [II] & his third wife had eight children:

2. BERAUD [III] (-Château d’Ardres 28 Jul 1426). Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”[659]. The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[660]. Comte de Clermont. Comte de Sancerre. A charter dated 20 May 1424 records a claim by “Gaufrido le Mengre dicto Boucicaut milite” against "consanguineo nostro Beraldo comite Dalphino Alverniæ", recording that “Constancia de Saluciis defuncto avo materno dicti Beraldi” married firstly “Sacrocæsare comiti” and secondly “præfato Gaufrido”[661]. The necrology of Saint-André lez Clairmont records the death 28 Jul 1426 of “Beraldus Dalphini comes Claromontensis"[662]. m firstly (1409) JEANNE de la Tour, daughter of BERTRAND [VII] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Marie Ctss d’Auvergne et de Boulogne (-1415). A charter dated 30 Jul 1403 records a dispute between “Bertrandus dominus de Turre et Montisgasconis...et...domina Maria de Bolonia filia quondam et nunc heres bonæ memoriæ domini Godafredi de Bolonia domini quondam Montisgasconis uxorque dicti domini de Turre” and "Beraldus Delphinus Arverniæ comes Claromontensis et de Sacrocæsare ac dominus de Mercorio et...domicella Johanna de Turre dictorum conjugum filia"[663]. Proceedings dated 1436 record that Béraud married “Johanna de Turre...filia defunctæ Mariæ de Bolonia comitissæ Boloniæ et Alverniæ”, who died 1415, by whom he had "Johanna Dalphina" deceased, who died childless 1436[664]. m secondly (Issoudun 14 Jul 1426) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Chauvigny, daughter of GUY [II] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Châteauroux Vicomte de Brosse & his second wife Antoinette de Cousan (-23 Jul 1473). The marriage contract between "Béraud Dauphin d’Auvergne comte de Clermont et de Sancerre" and “Marguerite de Chauvigny”, establishing the dowry payable by “Guy de Chauvigny seigneur de Châteauroux et vicomte de Brosse, frère de la future épouse”, is dated 14 Jul 1426[665]. She married secondly Jean [II] de Blois-Châtillon, who succeeded in 1433 as Comte de Penthièvre, Vicomte de Limoges. The necrology of Saint-André lez Clairmont records the death 23 Jul of “domina Margarita de Calviniaco comitissa Pentebriæ et Petracoricensis vicecomitissa Lemovicencis relicta...Joannis de Britannia"[666]. The necrology of Saint-Allyre de Clairmont records the death 1473 of “Margarita de Calviniaco uxor primo relicta domini Beraldi Dalphini Claromontensis comitis Arveniæ primi mariti sui necnon et vidua...Joannis de Britannia comitis et vicecomitis Panthebriæ et Petragorensis et Lemovicensis"[667]. Béraud [III] & his first wife had one child:

a) JEANNE (1414-Ardres 26 May 1436). Proceedings dated 1436 record that Béraud married “Johanna de Turre...filia defunctæ Mariæ de Bolonia comitissæ Boloniæ et Alverniæ”, who died 1415, by whom he had "Johanna Dalphina" deceased, who died childless 1436[668]. Ctss de Clermont, Ctss de Sancerre, Dauphine d’Auvergne, Dame de Mercœur et de Combrailles. "Charles de Bourbon comte de Clermont fils aîné du duc de Bourbonnais, agissant pour son frère Louis" and “Robert Dauphin évêque de Chartres, Jacquette Dauphine abbesse de Saint-Menoux, Bertrand seigneur de la Tour, agissant pour leur nièce et petite-fille Jeanne, fille de feu Béraud Dauphin d’Auvergne” agreed the conditions for the marriage “entre lesdits Louis et Jeanne”, providing “le comté de Montpensier et la seigneurie de Beaujeu” as dowry, by charter dated 9 Oct 1426[669]. The marriage contract between “dominus Ludovicus de Bourbon filius...Johannis ducis Bourbonii et Arverniæ et...Mariæ de Berry” and "domicella Johanna Dalphina Arverniæ comitissa Claromontis et de Sacrocæsare filia et heres...bonæ memoriæ domini Beraldi quondam Delphini Arverniæ comitis...ætatis 15 annorum vel circa" is dated 8 Dec 1426[670]. The necrology of Saint-André lez Clairmont records the death 26 May 1436 of “domina Joanna comitissa Claromontis et Delphina Arverniæ"[671]. m (contracts 9 Oct and 8 Dec 1426, in person 8 Dec 1426) as his first wife, LOUIS de Bourbon Comte de Montpensier, son of JEAN I Duc de Bourbon et d'Auvergne & his wife Marie de Berry (-May 1486, bur Aigueperse, Chapelle Saint-Louis).

3. JEAN (-before 1400). The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[672]. Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”, noting that Jean and Louis died [without descendants][673].

4. LOUIS (-before 1400). The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[674]. Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”, noting that Jean and Louis died [without descendants][675].

5. ROBERT (-1456, bur Brioude). The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[676]. Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”, noting that Robert became a monk at Chaise-Dieu[677]. Bishop of Chartres 1432. Bishop of Albi 1436.

6. JEANNE (-after 1400). Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”[678]. The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[679]. m (contract 16 Jan 1390) RANDONNET de Polignac, son of RANDON-ARMAND [X] Vicomte de Polignac & his first wife Mascarone de Montaigut-Listenois (-[1399/1400]).

7. MARIE de Clermont . Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”[680]. The marriage contract between "Guillaume de Vienne seigneur de Saint George et de Sainte Croix" and "Bairault Daulphin d’Auvergne…Marie Daulphine sa seur germaine" is dated 16 Jul 1400[681]. A charter dated 27 Sep 1438 records a dispute involving “le Duc de Bourbon et...le comte de Montpancier son frere, Ysabeaul de Bourbon leur tante, Robert Daulphin evesque d’Alby et Jaquete Daulphine abbesse de Saint Menoulx...le comte d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon, Guillaume de Vienne seigneur de saint George, Jehan seigneur de Bueil, Loys de Bueil seigneur de Mermande son frere et...Chambellan Pierre d’Amboise seigneur de Chaulmont et Agnes de Bueil sa femme” concerning the succession of "feu Berauld Daulphin le Grant et...feu Berauld Daulphin le second son fils et de Jeanne Daulphine fille d’icellui Berauld le second"[682]. m (contract Paris 16 Jul 1400, 9 Jul 1402) as his second wife, GUILLAUME de Vienne Seigneur de Bellières, son of HUGUES de Vienne Seigneur de Saint-Georges & his second wife Jeanne de Châteauvillain ([1361]-[12 Jan/2 May] 1437, bur Saint-Georges église des Augustins).

8. JACQUETTE (-after 26 Jul 1451). Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”[683]. Abbesse de Saint-Menehould. A charter dated 27 Sep 1438 records a dispute involving “le Duc de Bourbon et...le comte de Montpancier son frere, Ysabeaul de Bourbon leur tante, Robert Daulphin evesque d’Alby et Jaquete Daulphine abbesse de Saint Menoulx...le comte d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon, Guillaume de Vienne seigneur de saint George, Jehan seigneur de Bueil, Loys de Bueil seigneur de Mermande son frere et...Chambellan Pierre d’Amboise seigneur de Chaulmont et Agnes de Bueil sa femme” concerning the succession of "feu Berauld Daulphin le Grant et...feu Berauld Daulphin le second son fils et de Jeanne Daulphine fille d’icellui Berauld le second"[684]. Another document dated 26 Jul 1451 relates to the same dispute[685].

9. MARGUERITE (-after 30 Jan 1413). Proceedings dated 1436 name “Beraldus, Johannes, Ludovicus et Robertus, Johanna, Maria, Jaqueta et Margareta” as the eight children of "defunctus Beraldus Dalphini comes" and his [third] wife “Margaretæ comitissæ de Sacrocæsare”[686]. Dame d’Aubijoux. A charter dated 27 Sep 1438 records a dispute involving “le Duc de Bourbon et...le comte de Montpancier son frere, Ysabeaul de Bourbon leur tante, Robert Daulphin evesque d’Alby et Jaquete Daulphine abbesse de Saint Menoulx...le comte d’Auvergne seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon, Guillaume de Vienne seigneur de saint George, Jehan seigneur de Bueil, Loys de Bueil seigneur de Mermande son frere et...Chambellan Pierre d’Amboise seigneur de Chaulmont et Agnes de Bueil sa femme” concerning the succession of "feu Berauld Daulphin le Grant et...feu Berauld Daulphin le second son fils et de Jeanne Daulphine fille d’icellui Berauld le second"[687]. m (1404) [as his second wife,] JEAN [IV] Seigneur de Bueil, son of JEAN [III] Seigneur de Bueil & his first wife Anne d’Avoir (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). Grand-maître des Arbalestriers de France.

Chapter 2. SEIGNEURS de BAFFIE

The castle of Baffie was situated in the commune of Saint-Just de Baffie, canton of Viverols, arrondissement Ambert, in the present-day French département of Puy-de-Dôme[688]. According to Boudet, the seigneurs de Baffie were descendants of the same vicecomital family who were ancestors of the vicomtes de Polignac. He suggests that the castle was constructed by "Guillaume fils puîné du vicomte Dalmas III…entre 1065 et 1077", who he says was the father of Dalmas [I] de Baffie and his brother Guillaume Bishop of Clermont who are shown below. He also suggests a family relationship with the seigneurs de Semur (see the document BURGUNDY DUCHY NOBILITY). Boudet cites no primary sources which confirm all these suggested family connections[689]. The family names, especially Dalmas, indicate that such relationships are possible.

Two brothers:

1. DALMAS [I] de Baffie . A charter dated to [1064/96] records a debt owed by "Dalmacius de Bafia" to "Agnoni et uxori eius et filiis suis", "Guichardus de Bafia" being named as one of the hostages[690]. m ---. The name of Dalmas’s wife is not known. Dalmas [I] & his wife had three children:

a) DALMAS [II] de Baffie (-[1151/55]). "Dalmacius quoque de Bafia…" witnessed the charter dated to [1122/23] under which "Rainaldus Palmartz miles" donated "mansum del Cros" to Sauxillanges[691]. "Dalmacius de Bafia…et filius eius Willelmus" granted rights to Sauxillanges by charter dated 1151[692]. m LAURENCE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the marriage contract between "Agnus filius Agnonis et Petronillæ" and her daughter "Auxiliendim filiam Dalmatii et Laurentiæ" dated 28 Jan 1114[693]. Dalmas [II] & his wife had two children:

i) GUILLAUME [I] de Baffie (-after [1172]). "Dalmacius de Bafia…et filius eius Willelmus" granted rights to Sauxillanges by charter dated 1151[694]. "Willelmus de Baffia" donated rights "in honore d’Arcellet" to the Knights Hospitallers at Velay, with the consent of "Dalmatius filius eius", by charter dated top [1172][695].

- see below.

ii) AUXILENDE de Baffie . The marriage contract between "Agnus filius Agnonis et Petronillæ" and "Auxiliendim filiam Dalmatii et Laurentiæ" is dated 28 Jan 1114, and provided for "medietatem…castellania de Oleargiis" as dowry[696]. m (contract 28 Jan 1114) AGNON [Agne] [II] Seigneur de Meymont, son of AGNON [Agne] [I] Seigneur de Meymont & his wife Petronille ---.

b) GUILLAUME de Baffie (-13 Jan 1113). An undated charter records that "domnus Willelmus de Bafia Claromontensis episcopus" objected to claims to "terram S. Petri" and that after his death "domnus Willelmus nepos eius prepositus de Podio…cum fratre suo…Silvid" renounced these claims "apud Calcidos Montes", witnessed by "…Odilo de Bafia…"[697]. Bishop of Clermont 3 Apr 1096, until 1104. "Willelmus de Baphia...Arverne sedis...episcopus" donated “locum de Vivairols...cum mercato quod ab Ebraldo de Chalencone...adquisivi...in castro meo de Ucione” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to [1096-1101][698]. "Willelmus Arvernorum episcopus, Dalmacii de Bafia filius" donated "ecclesia S. Pardulfi" to Sauxillanges by undated charter, dated to 1101, signed by "Willelmi episcopi, Stephani eius consanguinei et Celsiniensium prioris…"[699].

c) SILVAIN de Baffie . An undated charter records that "domnus Willelmus de Bafia Claromontensis episcopus" objected to claims to "terram S. Petri" and that after his death "domnus Willelmus nepos eius prepositus de Podio…cum fratre suo…Silvid" renounced these claims "apud Calcidos Montes", witnessed by "…Odilo de Bafia…"[700].

2. GUILLAUME de Baffie (-after 1077). Bishop of Clermont 1073, deprived 1077. An undated charter records that "domnus Willelmus de Bafia Claromontensis episcopus" objected to claims to "terram S. Petri" and that after his death "domnus Willelmus nepos eius prepositus de Podio…cum fratre suo…Silvid" renounced these claims "apud Calcidos Montes", witnessed by "…Odilo de Bafia…"[701].

GUILLAUME [I] de Baffie, son of DALMAS [II] de Baffie & his wife [Laurence ---] (-after [1172]). "Dalmacius de Bafia…et filius eius Willelmus" granted rights to Sauxillanges by charter dated 1151[702]. "Willelmus de Baffia" donated rights "in honore d’Arcellet" to the Knights Hospitallers at Velay, with the consent of "Dalmatius filius eius", by charter dated top [1172][703].

m ---. The name of Guillaume’s wife is not known.

Guillaume [I] & his wife had one child:

1. DALMAS [III] de Baffie (-[1172/85]). "Willelmus de Baffia" donated rights "in honore d’Arcellet" to the Knights Hospitallers at Velay, with the consent of "Dalmatius filius eius", by charter dated top [1172][704]. m ---. The name of Dalmas’s wife is not known. Dalmas [III] & his wife had two children:

a) GUILLAUME [II] de Baffie (-1255). "Willelmus qui fui filius Dalmacii de Bafia" donated "ecclesia de Viveirols" to Sauxillanges by undated charter[705]. Boudet dates this document to [1180/85], but he does not explain his reasoning[706]. "Wuillelmum…de Baffia...et Bertrandum de Chalanco" acted as guarantor in a charter dated to [1178/1201] under which "P[etrus] de Cervissas...cum dominis de Munrevel...Dalmatio et Eustachio et Poncio" their rights "in villa Sancti Flori" with Chamalières-sur-Loire[707]. "Dominus Hugo de Monte Rebelli" donated "unum mansum apud Vivairols…Campo" to Sauxillanges, with the consent of "Domino Willelmo de Bafia" his suzerain, by undated charter[708]. "Guigo comes Forensis" mediated disputes between the abbey of Bénissons Dieu and "virum nobilem Willelmum de Baffia", relating to donations made by "avus suus bonæ memoriæ Willelmus de Baffia", by charter dated 1205[709]. A charter dated 6 Feb 1219 (N.S.) records that Guillaume de Baffie accepted the suzerainty of the bishop of Clermont over his "châtellenies de Baffie, de Viverols, Marsac, Riols, Ambert"[710]. "Guidonem de Tierno, Hugonem Dalmatium, Robertum de Sancto Bonito, Willelmum de Baffia, Armandum de Rota" are named as guarantors in a charter dated Nov 1223 which records the privileges of Montbrison[711]. "Guillaume de Baffie le jeune" granted franchises to the inhabitants of Saint-Germain, with the consent of "Guillaume de Baffie son père…Guy comte de Forez et…Rainaud de Forez frère dudit Guy", by charter dated Jun 1248[712]. Boudet states that "le vieux Guillaume…mourut en 1255 dans un âge très avancé" but does not cite the primary source on which he bases his information[713]. A document dated 1286 records a bequest by "Guillaume de Baffie" to Chaise-Dieu[714]. m [firstly] S--- de Forez, daughter of GUY [III] Comte de Forez & his first wife Ascuraa --- (-[before 1244]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated Mar [1241/42] under which “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee” and adds that Guy [III] Comte de Forez was also father of “comes Guido de Nevers, pater dicti Guidi…frater fuit mater matris meæ superius nominatæ” by his second wife whom he married during the lifetime of his first wife[715]. Baluze records as unknown the name of the wife of Guillaume [II] de Baffie[716]. La Mure states that "la troisième et dernière fille de Guy III Comte de Forez" was "Eléonor de Forez" who, after the termination of her betrothal to "Guillaume fils de Guy II Comte d’Auvergne", married "un grand seigneur d’Auvergne nommé Guillaume de Baffie, seigneur de Baffie et de Viveron"[717]. In this way, La Mure conflates the daughter of Comte Guy [III] by his first marriage, who married Guillaume de Baffie, with his younger daughter who was betrothed to Guillaume d’Auvergne. Secondary sources since that time have consistently stated that the wife of Guillaume de Baffie was named Eléonore, but it appears that there is no primary source which confirms that this is correct. An indication of her name has been found: Vachez records that "M. Noël Thiollier" examined the original of the Mar [1241/42] charter "aux Archives Nationales" and found that the phrase "mater matris meæ superius nominatæ" in fact reads "mater matris meæ superius nominatæ S"[718]. Boudet incorrectly assumes that "S" in this document refers to Guillaume de Baffie’s mother-in-law, who is referred to as "Ascuraa" in other sources which Boudet therefore suggests was a nickname[719]. However, it is clear from the Latin of the passage that "matris meæ superius nominatæ S" constitutes a single phrase, all in the genitive case, and that "S" therefore refers to Guillaume’s wife not his mother-in-law ("mater" in the same document, nominative case). Durand suggests that the [first] wife of Guillaume [II] de Baffie had died before the settlement between the Forez and Baffie families, evidenced by the charter dated 1244 quoted below under the paragraph dealing with her son, but the passage of the document on which he relies as the basis for this conclusion is unclear[720]. [m secondly ALIX de Tournon, daughter of ---. Vachez names "Alix de Tournon" as the second wife of Guillaume [II] de Baffie but does not cite the primary source which confirms that this is correct[721].] Guillaume [II] de Baffie & his [first] wife had three children:

i) GUILLAUME [III] de Baffie (-before Mar 1273). “Guillermus de Bafes miles” recorded his agreement with “Guiodum de Foreis” by charter dated Mar [1241/42], which names “comes Guido de Foreis, defunctus, avus meus…ex parte prime uxoris sue legittime, que fuit mater matris mee”[722]. "Guillelmus de Bafia junior" reached agreement with "G. comitem Forensem" concerning his rights to "toto comitatu Forensi" which he held "jure hereditario partim nomine avie mee l’Ascuraa…mater mea unica filia et heres ipsius…filia unica comitis Forensis Guigonis Branda et neptis comitis patri Magni", with the consent of "domino Guillelmo de Bafia patre nostro", by charter dated 1244[723]. "Guillaume de Baffie le jeune" granted franchises to the inhabitants of Saint-Germain, with the consent of "Guillaume de Baffie son père…Guy comte de Forez et…Rainaud de Forez frère dudit Guy", by charter dated Jun 1248[724]. m ELEONORE de Tournon, daughter of --- (-after Mar 1273). Vachez records that Guillaume [III] de Baffie married "Eléonore de Tournon, sœur d’Alix de Tournon, seconde femme de son père"[725]. Durand quotes the testament of "dame Héliénor de Turnone, relicte domini G. quondam domini de Baffia junioris"[726]. "Agno de Magnomonte dominus d’Oleyergues" confirmed owing debts "pro dote sua" to "dominæ Helyenor relictæ bonæ memoriæ domini Guillelmi quondam domini de Baffia junioris…avunculi nostri" by charter dated Mar 1273[727]. This document suggests that Agnon [VI] Seigneur d’Olliergues, the nephew of Guillaume [III] de Baffie by his sister Beatrix, was the senior representative of the family of Guillaume [III]’s wife, in view of the reference to "dote sua". The precise relationship has not been ascertained. Boudet assumes that she was the daughter of "Héracle de Montboissier" married to Agnon’s sister Marguerite[728].

ii) BEATRIX de Baffie (-4 Apr, 1249 or before). "Domina Yseuz domina de Oleargues" confirmed having transferred "castrum suum de Oleargues" to "Agnoni filio suo militi" on his marriage to "Beatricem filiam domini Guillelmi de Baffia jam defunctam", by charter dated Jul 1249[729]. The chronology of their families suggests that it is likely that Beatrix married before her sister Eléonore. If that is correct, Beatrix was probably the older sister. That hypothesis appears corroborated by the testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, which requested "uxor mea et ille que erit heres Baffiæ testamentum domini quondam de Baffia" to oversee its execution[730]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "…domina Beatrix mater nostra quondam…" for the anniversaries of "…dominæ Beatricis…pridie Non Apr…" by charter dated Apr 1272[731]. m ([1231]) AGNON [V] de Meymont Seigneur d’Olliergues, son of ROBERT [de Clermont dit] de Velay & his wife Iseut de Meymont (-before Oct 1252, bur Vauluisant).

iii) ELEONORE de Baffie (-12 Jan, 1285 or after). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the execution of a testamentary clause of "Guillaume de Baffie par sa fille Eléonore comtesse d’Auvergne" dated 1285[732]. Dame d’Ambert et de Livradois. The testament of "Robertus comes Arverniæ et Boloniæ miles", dated 1276, grants "castrum meum de Castronovo" to "Elionoræ uxori meæ", and chooses burial in "monasterio Vallis lucidæ Cisterciensis ordinis"[733]. The testament of "Alionora comitissa Boloniæ et Alverniæ domina Baffiæ", dated Jan 1285, names "Robertum filium meum Boloniæ et Alverniæ comitem…Godefridum filium meum…Guidonem filium meum…Mathildem filiam meam…Mariam filiam meam...dominæ Alienor amitæ meæ"[734]. m ([1245]) ROBERT [V] Comte d’Auvergne, son of GUILLAUME [X] Comte d’Auvergne & his wife Aleidis de Brabant (-11 Jan 1277).

b) ELEONORE (-after Jan 1285). The testament of "Alionora comitissa Boloniæ et Alverniæ domina Baffiæ", dated Jan 1285, names "Robertum filium meum Boloniæ et Alverniæ comitem…Godefridum filium meum…Guidonem filium meum…Mathildem filiam meam…Mariam filiam meam...dominæ Alienor amitæ meæ"[735].

Chapter 3. VICOMTES de CARLAT

The vicomté of Carlat was located in the area known as “le pays de Carladez” in the south of the county of Auvergne adjoining the county of Rouergue, in the present-day French département of Cantal. The castle of Carlat was built about 16 kilometres south-east of Aurillac in an impregnable position, dominating the lines of communication between Auvergne and Rouergue, around which a medieval town of some importance developed. A charter dated to [940] refers to Carlat as a county: “Bernardus” and others, acting as executors of “Garnerii...quondam”, donated property “in villa...Illa Vernia...in comitatu et vicaria Cartelacensi” to Brioude abbey[736]. No reference has been found to any counts at Carlat at any period and it is possible that this isolated example represents a misdescription of the status of Carlat. A document dated 930, quoted below, refers to a donation of property "in pago Arvernio in ministerio Cartladense", clarifying that Carlat was at that time a subdivision of the county (pagus) of Auvergne. A similarly imprecise description of the political status is found in the charter dated to 913, also quoted below, under which "Bernardus…et uxor mea…Magalendis" donated property "in patria Arvernica, in aice Carlacensi in villa…illa Scura" to Saint-Julien de Brioude[737]. No reference to a named vicomte de Carlat has been found before the early 11th century, although the names Girbert and Bernard used in the early generations of the family, shown below, suggest that the ancestors of the first vicomte already enjoyed some authority in the area from the early 10th century. The vicomté of Carlat passed to the vicomtes de Millau by marriage in the mid-11th century.

1. GIRBERT [I] (-before Jul 918). He is named in the charter dated Jul 918 under which [his son] "Bernardus" donated property to Conques, for the soul of "jenitoris mei Gariberti"[738]. m BERTILA, daughter of --- (-[Jul 918/Apr 930]). She is named in the charter dated Apr [930] under which [her son] "Bernardus" donated property to Conques, for the souls of "genitoris mei Gariberti et genetrice mea Bertillæ"[739]. Girbert [I] & his wife had one child:

a) BERNARD [I] (-after [940]). ["Bernardus…et uxor mea…Magalendis" donated property "in patria Rotinica…Ladimacus…capellam …sanctæ Mariæ vel sancti Petri…[et] in patria Arvernica, in aice Carlacensi in villa…illa Scura" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated “III Id Apr anno vicesimo regnante Carolo rege”, subscribed by "Girberti, Balduini, Siguini, Odiloni, Rigaldi"[740]. The document names "Willelmus…comes, Aquitanorum princeps" who, if identified as Guillaume I “le Pieux” Duke of Aquitaine (died 918) suggests that the dating clause refers to Charles III “le Simple” King of the West Franks whose twentieth regnal year corresponds to 913.] "Bernardus" donated "in pago Arvernico in aro…Rocolas…vinea mea…Darna" to Conques, for the soul of "jenitoris mei Gariberti", by charter dated Jul 918[741]. "Bernardus" donated property "in pago Arvernio in ministerio Cartladense...æcclesia...Sanciacus...[et] in pago Artintia in ministerio Acteracense...villa...Roaria...villa mea…Monte Meiano…in pago Arvernico in ministerio Cartladense in vicaria Arpajonense…villa…Vidditiosa…mansos…Maurifontes…in ministerio Cartladense…villa…Granigusas…in pago Arvernico in aro…Rocolas…vinea…Darna" to Conques, for the souls of "genitoris mei Gariberti et genetrice mea Bertillæ", by charter dated Apr "anno primo regnante Rodulfo rege" [930][742]. “Bernardus, Berno, Leotardus, Girbertus, Dodonus et Hugo”, acting as executors of “Garnerii...quondam”, donated property “in villa...Illa Vernia...in comitatu et vicaria Cartelacensi” to Brioude abbey by charter dated to [940][743]. [m MAGALENDIS, daughter of --- (-[after 913]). "Bernardus…et uxor mea…Magalendis" donated property "in patria Rotinica…Ladimacus…capellam …sanctæ Mariæ vel sancti Petri…[et] in patria Arvernica, in aice Carlacensi in villa…illa Scura" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated “III Id Apr anno vicesimo regnante Carolo rege”, subscribed by "Girberti, Balduini, Siguini, Odiloni, Rigaldi"[744].]

2. GIRBERT [II] (-after 913). "Bernardus…et uxor mea…Magalendis" donated property "in patria Rotinica…Ladimacus…capellam …sanctæ Mariæ vel sancti Petri…[et] in patria Arvernica, in aice Carlacensi in villa…illa Scura" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated “III Id Apr anno vicesimo regnante Carolo rege”, subscribed by "Girberti, Balduini, Siguini, Odiloni, Rigaldi"[745]. If the donor can be identified as Bernard [I], the name of the first subscriber suggests that he was a close relative. same person as...? GIRBERT (-after [940]). “Bernardus, Berno, Leotardus, Girbertus, Dodonus et Hugo”, acting as executors of “Garnerii...quondam”, donated property “in villa...Illa Vernia...in comitatu et vicaria Cartelacensi” to Brioude abbey by charter dated to [940][746].

1. BERNARD [II] (-after Jun [997/1004]). "Bernardus et uxor mea Ermengarda" donated "manso meo de Brogmo…et…in Monte Pascentio" to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1004][747]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-after Jun [997/1004). "Bernardus et uxor mea Ermengarda" donated "manso meo de Brogmo…et…in Monte Pascentio" to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1004][748].

1. GIRBERT [II] (-before 1030). Vicomte [de Carlat]. "Deusde sacerdos" donated "alodo meo…in Brogmo, quem Girbertus vicecomes michi dedit" to Conques, for the souls of "Girberti vicecomiti et uxore sua Agnes et filios suos Geraldo et Bernardo et Girberto" by charter dated Mar [997/1031], subscribed by "Agnes et filios suos"[749]. m AGNES, daughter of --- (-after Oct [997/1030]). "Agnes" donated "meo manso de Brogme" to Conques, for the soul of "viro meo Girberto" by charter dated Oct [997/1030][750]. "Deusde sacerdos" donated "alodo meo…in Brogmo, quem Girbertus vicecomes michi dedit" to Conques, for the souls of "Girberti vicecomiti et uxore sua Agnes et filios suos Geraldo et Bernardo et Girberto" by charter dated Mar [997/1031], subscribed by "Agnes et filios suos"[751]. Girbert [II] & his wife had four children:

a) GERAUD . "Deusde sacerdos" donated "alodo meo…in Brogmo, quem Girbertus vicecomes michi dedit" to Conques, for the souls of "Girberti vicecomiti et uxore sua Agnes et filios suos Geraldo et Bernardo et Girberto" by charter dated Mar [997/1031], subscribed by "Agnes et filios suos"[752]. "Girbertus et fratres mei Giraldus et Bernardus et Airadus" donated "mansus in Castaniario ubi Bernardus visus est manere" and other property to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1031][753].

b) BERNARD . "Deusde sacerdos" donated "alodo meo…in Brogmo, quem Girbertus vicecomes michi dedit" to Conques, for the souls of "Girberti vicecomiti et uxore sua Agnes et filios suos Geraldo et Bernardo et Girberto" by charter dated Mar [997/1031], subscribed by "Agnes et filios suos"[754]. "Girbertus et fratres mei Giraldus et Bernardus et Airadus" donated "mansus in Castaniario ubi Bernardus visus est manere" and other property to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1031][755].

c) GIRBERT . "Deusde sacerdos" donated "alodo meo…in Brogmo, quem Girbertus vicecomes michi dedit" to Conques, for the souls of "Girberti vicecomiti et uxore sua Agnes et filios suos Geraldo et Bernardo et Girberto" by charter dated Mar [997/1031], subscribed by "Agnes et filios suos"[756]. "Girbertus et fratres mei Giraldus et Bernardus et Airadus" donated "mansus in Castaniario ubi Bernardus visus est manere" and other property to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1031][757].

d) AIRAUD . "Girbertus et fratres mei Giraldus et Bernardus et Airadus" donated "mansus in Castaniario ubi Bernardus visus est manere" and other property to Conques by charter dated Jun [997/1031][758].

1. GIRBERT [III] (-after 5 Oct [1048]). Vicomte [de Carlat]. "Girbertus vicecomes et uxor mea Nobila et filius meus Bernardus" donated "unum mansum in valle…Sers in loco…Kalahc" to Gellone by charter dated 5 Oct [1031/60] [1048?][759]. m NOBILA de Lodève, daughter of HILDUIN Vicomte [de Lodève] & his wife Archimberte --- (-after [1060/71]). "Girbertus vicecomes et uxor mea Nobila et filius meus Bernardus" donated "unum mansum in valle…Sers in loco…Kalahc" to Gellone by charter dated 5 Oct [1031/60] [1048?][760]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Berengarius vicecomes de Cartlato et uxor mea Adila et mater uxoris meæ Nobilis” founded Montsalvy monastery, with the consent of “filii nostri Ricardus, Girbertus, Raimundus”, by charter dated to [1060/71][761]. Girbert & his wife had two children:

a) BERNARD [III] (-1050). "Girbertus vicecomes et uxor mea Nobila et filius meus Bernardus" donated "unum mansum in valle…Sers in loco…Kalahc" to Gellone by charter dated 5 Oct [1031/60] [1048?][762].

b) ADELA (-after [1060/71]). “Berengarius vicecomes de Cartlato et uxor mea Adila et mater uxoris meæ Nobilis” founded Montsalvy monastery, with the consent of “filii nostri Ricardus, Girbertus, Raimundus”, by charter dated to [1060/71][763]. Vicomtesse de Carlat. m (before 1050) BERENGER [II] Vicomte de Millau et de Gévaudan, son of RICHARD Vicomte de Millau et de Rodez & his wife Rixinde de --- (-[1080/5 Jan 1097]).

Chapter 4. SEIGNEURS de CHABANNES

1. HUMBERT GUY de Chabannes . Seigneur de Chabannes. m CONTOUR de Thiern, daughter of GUILLAUME [IV] Vicomte de Thiern & his wife Agnes de Maumont.

2. ROBERT de Chabannes (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415[764]). His testament is dated 10 Aug 1410[765]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Robert’s wife has not been identified. Robert & his wife had children:

a) ETIENNE de Chabannes (-killed in battle Crevant 1423[766]).

b) JACQUES [I] de Chabannes (-20 Oct 1453, bur Bourdeaux église des Augustins[767]). Seigneur de la Palisse et de Charlus. Grand-Maître de France. His family relationship is confirmed by a 16th century memoire which names “deffunct messire Anthoine de Chabannes, vivant grand maistre de France et comte de Dampmartin...frère de feu messire Jacques de Chabannes luy vivant mareschal de France”[768]. m (1435) ANNE de Lavieu, daughter of EDOUARD de Lavieu Seigneur de Fougerolles & his wife Marguerite Dauphine de Saint-Ilpise (-after 1455). Jacques [I] & his wife had children:

i) GEOFFROY de Chabannes (-after 1494). Seigneur de la Palisse.

- see below.

ii) GILBERT de Chabannes (Madic 1439-before 10 May 1493, bur Orcival near Rochefort en Auvergne). Seigneur de Curton. “Jacobus de Madico miles dominus...de Madico” appointed “Gillabertum de Cabanas secondo natum...Jacobi de Cabanas condam” as his heir by testament dated 23 Nov 1455[769]. m firstly (contract 16 Nov 1469) FRANÇOISE de la Tour, daughter of BERTRAND de la Tour Comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne & his wife Louise de la Trémoïlle (-1484 or before). A charter dated 26 Oct 1469 records a promise relating to the marriage of “Bertran conte de Boulongne et d’Auvergne...[sa] fille” and “Gilbert de Chabannes chevalier seigneur de Charlus et de Curton”[770]. The marriage contract between “Françoise de la Tour fille...de...Bertrand conte de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne seigneur de Brioux...et de...Loyse de la Tremoille sa femme” and “Gilbert de Chabanes seigneur de Rochefort, d’Aurière, de Curton et de Madic...” is dated 16 Nov 1469[771]. m secondly (contract 20 Aug 1484) CATHERINE de Bourbon, daughter of JEAN de Bourbon Comte de Vendôme & his wife Isabelle de Beauvau dame de Champigny-sur-Veude et de la Roche-sur-Yon (-Château de Rochefort-Montagne 1528, bur Orcival near Rochefort en Auvergne). The marriage contract between “Gilbert de Chabannes chevalier seigneur de Curton, de Rochefort, de Madic et d’Aurière, seneschal...du Limosin” and “damoiselle Catherine de Bourbon fille de feu...le comte de Vendôme et unique sœur de monseigneur François de Bourbon comte de Vendosme” is dated 20 Aug 1484[772]. “Catherine de Bourbon vefve de feu messire Gilbert de Chabanes” restored “les places et maisons de Rochefort et d’Aurière” to “Jean de Chabanes escuyer” by charter dated 4 Dec 1494[773].

- SEIGNEURS de CURTON, MARQUIS de CURTON, COMTES de PIONZAC[774].

iii) AGNES de Chabannes . m JEAN de Balsac Seigneur d’Entragues, son of GUILLAUME de Balsac & his wife Marguerite d’Alzon.

c) ANTOINE de Chabannes ([1410/11]-25 Dec 1488). Comte de Dammartin, de iure uxoris.

- COMTES de DAMMARTIN.

GEOFFROY de Chabannes, son of JACQUES de Chabannes Seigneur de la Palisse et de Charlus & his wife --- (-after 1494). Seigneur de la Palisse.

m (1462) CHARLOTTE de Prie, daughter of ANTOINE de Prie Seigneur de Busançois & his wife Madeleine d’Amboise. The primary source which confirms the name of Geoffroy’s wife has not been identified.

Geoffroy & his wife had children:

1. JACQUES [II] de Chabannes (-killed in battle Pavia 24 Feb 1525). Seigneur de la Palisse. Grand-Maître de France. Maréchal de France. m firstly JEANNE de Montbron, daughter of EUSTACHE de Montbron Vicomte d’Aulnay, Baron de Maulévrier et de Matha & his wife Marguerite d’Esthuier (-after 1504). m secondly as her second husband, MARIE de Melun Dame de Montricourt, d’Authon et de la Basoche, widow of JAN [V] van Gruuthuse Earl of Winchester, daughter of JEAN de Melun Seigneur d’Antoing & his wife Isabelle de Luxembourg Dame de Richebourg-en-Artois (-after Sep 1536). Her parentage and second marriage are confirmed by the following document: the marriage contract between “Anne de Tende...messire Claude de Tende...[son] fils” and “madame Marie de Mellun fille de feu...Jehan de Melun connestable de France comte d’Espinoy et seigneur d’Aultain et de madame Isabeau de Luxembourg...vefve de...Jacques de Chabannes...seigneur de la Palisse mareschal de France...au nom de...Charles et Charlotte de Chabannes mineurs d’ans et damoyselle Marie de Chabanes fillie mageur”, is dated 10 May 1534[775]. Jacques [II] & his second wife had three children:

a) MARIE de Chabannes (-24 Nov 1538[776]). The marriage contract between “Anne de Tende...messire Claude de Tende...[son] fils” and “madame Marie de Mellun fille de feu...Jehan de Melun connestable de France comte d’Espinoy et seigneur d’Aultain et de madame Isabeau de Luxembourg...vefve de...Jacques de Chabannes...seigneur de la Palisse mareschal de France...au nom de...Charles et Charlotte de Chabannes mineurs d’ans et damoyselle Marie de Chabanes fillie mageur”, is dated 10 May 1534[777]. m (contract 10 May 1534) as his first wife, CLAUDE de Savoie Comte de Tende, son of RENE bàtard de Savoie Comte de Villars & his wife Anne Lascaris Ctss de Tende (27 Mar 1507- Caderache 23 Apr 1566, bur Aix).

b) CHARLES de Chabannes (-1552). His parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between “Anne de Tende...messire Claude de Tende...[son] fils” and “madame Marie de Mellun fille de feu...Jehan de Melun connestable de France comte d’Espinoy et seigneur d’Aultain et de madame Isabeau de Luxembourg...vefve de...Jacques de Chabannes...seigneur de la Palisse mareschal de France...au nom de...Charles et Charlotte de Chabannes mineurs d’ans et damoyselle Marie de Chabanes fillie mageur”, dated 10 May 1534[778]. Seigneur de la Palisse. m as her first husband, CATHERINE de la Rochefoucauld Dame de Combronde, daughter of ANTOINE de la Rochefoucauld Seigneur de Barbezieux & his wife Antoinette d’Amboise-Ravel. Charles & his wife had children:

i) ANTOINE de Chabannes (-after 1554).

c) CHARLOTTE de Chabannes . His parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between “Anne de Tende...messire Claude de Tende...[son] fils” and “madame Marie de Mellun fille de feu...Jehan de Melun connestable de France comte d’Espinoy et seigneur d’Aultain et de madame Isabeau de Luxembourg...vefve de...Jacques de Chabannes...seigneur de la Palisse mareschal de France...au nom de...Charles et Charlotte de Chabannes mineurs d’ans et damoyselle Marie de Chabanes fillie mageur”, dated 10 May 1534[779].

2. ANTOINETTE de Chabannes (-before 1493). Père Anselme records her marriage contract dated 8 Nov 1481[780]. m (contract 8 Nov 1481) as his second wife, CHARLES de Bourbon Seigneur de Carency, son of JACQUES de Bourbon Seigneur de Carency & his wife Antoinette de la Tour (-Château d'Albrest-sur-Allier after 1503, bur Vichy, église des Célestins).

Chapter 5. SEIGNEURS de CROS, VICOMTES de MURAT

The vicomté of Murat was located west of the town of Saint-Flour in the county of Auvergne, in the present-day French département of Cantal. The earliest reference to a vicomte de Murat is dated to [1070]. The vicomté passed to Bernard [VII] Comte d’Armagnac before 1413 (“Bernard Comte d’Armagnac” donated property, confiscated and acquired “audit vicomte” during the rebellion 20 Aug 1413, to the consuls of Murat by charter dated 1413[781]), to his son Jean [IV] Comte d’Armagnac (“Jean d’Armagnac” confirmed privileges to the inhabitants of Murat by charter dated 1419[782]) and to Bernard, brother of Jean [IV] by 1425 (the consuls of Murat swore hommage to “Bernard d’Armagnac Vicomte de Murat” by charter dated 1425[783]).

1. GIRBERT . He is named in the [1070] donation of his son, see below. m ---. The name of Girbert’s wife is not known. Girbert & his wife had two children:

a) GUILLAUME (-after [1070]). Vicomte de Murat. “Guillelmus de Murato Castello vicecomes” donated “ecclesiam...Bredoms...in pago Arvernico” to Bredon, for the souls of “patris mei Girberti et matris meæ et fratris mei Petri”, by charter dated to [1070][784].

b) PIERRE (-before [1070]). “Guillelmus de Murato Castello vicecomes” donated “ecclesiam...Bredoms...in pago Arvernico” to Bredon, for the souls of “patris mei Girberti et matris meæ et fratris mei Petri”, by charter dated to [1070][785].

[Two siblings, parents not identified.]

1. PIERRE (-after 1150). Vicomte de Murat. “Pierre vicomte” donated “[le] château et châtellenie de Murat” to “Raymond de Béranger son neveu” by charter dated 1150[786].

2. [--- . Assuming that “neveu” in the extract quoted below can be translated in its strict sense, one of Raymond Bérenger’s parents was the sibling of Vicomte Pierre.] m ---. One child:

a) RAYMOND BERENGER . “Pierre vicomte” donated “[le] château et châtellenie de Murat” to “Raymond de Béranger son neveu” by charter dated 1150[787].

1. GUY de Cros . He is named as "P. Guidonis patruus noster" in the charter dated Jul 1213 under which "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance[788].

2. --- de Cros . m ---. [Four] children:

a) ADEMAR [I] de Cros . "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance, including property held by "P. Guidonis patruus noster", with the consent of "Ademarus de Cros nepos noster filius supradicti Ademari", by charter dated Jul 1213[789]. m ---. The name of Adémar’s wife is not known. Adémar [I] & his wife had one child:

i) ADEMAR [II] de Cros . "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance, including property held by "P. Guidonis patruus noster", with the consent of "Ademarus de Cros nepos noster filius supradicti Ademari", by charter dated Jul 1213[790].

b) GUY de Cros . Deacon of Clermont. "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance, including property held by "P. Guidonis patruus noster", with the consent of "Ademarus de Cros nepos noster filius supradicti Ademari", by charter dated Jul 1213[791].

c) GERARD de Cros (-Rome 7 Jul 1218). Archbishop of Bourges 1208. "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance, including property held by "P. Guidonis patruus noster", with the consent of "Ademarus de Cros nepos noster filius supradicti Ademari", by charter dated Jul 1213[792]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records in 1217 that “archiepiscopus Geraldus decanus Clarimontensis” succeeded “sanctum Guilelmum” as archbishop of Bourges, but died “in via Romana” nine years later[793].

d) [PIERRE de Murat . "G…Bituricensis archiepiscopus" reached agreement with "quatuor fratres…Guido decanus Claromontensis…Ademaro de Cros…milite…Geraldus de Cros cum P. de Murat…milite" concerning their inheritance, including property held by "P. Guidonis patruus noster", with the consent of "Ademarus de Cros nepos noster filius supradicti Ademari", by charter dated Jul 1213[794]. The different geographical epithet suggests that Pierre de Murat may have been the uterine brother of the other three.]

1. PIERRE de Murat (-before 1283). Vicomte de Murat. “Pierre vicomte de Murat” granted exemptions to the inhabitants of Murat by charter dated 1263[795]. m [firstly] GAILLARDE de la Tour, daughter of BERNARD [III] Seigneur de la Tour & his [first/second wife Alasie ---/Jeanne de Toulouse] (-1270 or after). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, names "Gaillardæ filiæ meæ uxori vicecomitis de Murat et Margaritæ filiæ meæ uxore Geraldi de Rochafort"[796]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "…Guillelmum vicecomitem de Murato nepotem meum in tota terra mea de Chastres…"[797]. [m secondly (before 1273) MARQUISE, daughter of ---. “Marcaise femme de Pierre vicomte de Murat” swore hommage to “Henry comte de Rodès à cause de son vicomté de Carladès” for “[le] château de Murat, vicomté, terres et seigneuries” by charter dated 1273[798].] Pierre & his [first] wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME de Murat (-after 1293). The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "…Guillelmum vicecomitem de Murato nepotem meum in tota terra mea de Chastres…"[799]. Vicomte de Murat. “Guill. vicomte de Murat” confirmed privileges to the inhabitants of the town of Murat by charter dated 1283[800]. A charter dated 1 Jun 1283 records an agreement between “Guillaume vicomte de Murat” and “Henry...comte de Rodez” relating to the possessions of the vicomté of Murat and the terms of the hommage owed[801]. A charter dated 1293 confirmed privileges granted by “Pierre vicomte [de] Murat...père à Guillaume” to the inhabitants of Murat and confirmed by “ledit Guillaume”[802].

1. BEGON (-after 1320). Vicomte de Murat. “Begon vicomte” granted rights to the inhabitants of Murat by charter dated 1320[803].

2. GUILLAUME de Cardaillac (-after 1367). He presumably succeeded to the vicomté of Murat through a marriage with the heiress, maybe related to Begon Vicomte de Murat. Vicomte de Murat. “Guill. de Cardalhac vicomte de Murat” confirmed all the privileges granted to the inhabitants of Murat by “Begon vicomte de Murat” by charter dated 1367[804].

3. PONS de Cardaillac (-after 1400). Vicomte de Murat. A charter dated 1373 records an agreement between “Pons de Cardalhac” and the consuls of Murat relating to “les habitants de Holdebalz, des Falcilhoux et des Barres”[805]. “Pons vicomte” confirmed obligations of “les Oldebalz, Faucilhoux et les Barres” by charter dated 1373[806]. A charter dated 1400 records an agreement between “Pons vicomte de Murat” and the consuls of Murat[807].

Chapter 6. SEIGNEURS de MERCŒUR

1. ITIER (-955). 895. 906. 911. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny for the souls of "…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[808]. m ARSENDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. 911. Itier & his wife had four children:

a) BERAUD [I] (-987). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny for the souls of "…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[809].

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b) ETIENNE de Mezenc . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

c) NIZIER (-after Feb [955]). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][810].

d) GAUTHIER (-after Feb [955]). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][811].

2. GOLFAD (-930). Monk at Brioude. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property, including "…Montaniacus…ex hereditate Golfadi avunculi nostri", to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[812].

3. JOSEPH (-[956]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Provost at Brioude.

BERAUD [I], son of ITIER & his wife Arsende --- (-987). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][813]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny for the souls of "…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[814].

m GERBERGE, daughter of --- (-after [990]). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][815]. "Girberjane matris eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[816]. She became a nun at Autun[817].

Beraud [I] & his wife had eleven children:

1. BLISMODE (-after 14 Sep 1025). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny on the advice of "sororum nostrarum domine…Blismodis…abbatisse et Aldegardis secundum speculum nobilissime matrone" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[818]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Abbess of Saint-Pierre-les-Chases [1025]. m ALBUIN, son of ---. [1023/24]. Albuin & his wife had one child:

a) ALBUIN HILDEGAIRE . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…domno Hildegario supradicte ecclesie clerico et canonico…" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[819]. Provost at Le Puy cathedral 1026.

2. ETIENNE [I] (-1024). "…Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[820].

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3. EBBON (-[1023]). "…Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[821]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[822]. m ---. The name of Ebbon's wife is not known. Ebbon & his wife had one child:

a) BERAUD . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Beraldo quoque supradicti fratris mei Ebonis filio…" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025, subscribed by "nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…"[823]. [1023/24].

4. GUILLAUME [I] (-before 990). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[824]. m ---. The name of Guillaume's wife is not known. Guillaume [I] & his wife had one child:

a) GUILLAUME [II] . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[825]. m ---. The name of Guillaume's wife is not known. Guillaume [II] & his wife had five children:

i) GERAUD . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[826].

ii) ROBERT . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[827].

iii) BERAUD . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[828].

iv) ODILON . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[829]. Abbot of Brêmé, Turin diocese.

v) ITIER . "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum…Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[830].

5. ITIER (-[989/90], bur Cluny). "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii" by charter dated [990][831]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[832].

6. EUSTORGE (-before 990). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][833]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[834]. m BLITIARDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Eustorge & his wife had [one possible child]:

a) [ODILON . "Nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…" subscribed the charter dated 14 Sep 1025 under which "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property to Cluny[835]. The document does not name the parents of Odilo but it is possible that his father was Eustorge.]

7. ALDEGARDE (-after 14 Sep 1025). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny on the advice of "sororum nostrarum domine…Blismodis…abbatisse et Aldegardis secundum speculum nobilissime matrone" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[836]. Her marriage is confirmed by the extract quoted under her son Guillaume which records his maternal family. m PIERRE de Solignac, son of --- (-before 1025).

8. ODILON (Saint-Cirgues 962-Souvigny 1 Jan 1049). "Beraldus filius Hicterii et Arsendæ et uxor mea Girberga" donated property "in comitatu Arvernico in vicaria Radicatensi…[et] ecclesiam in villa…Mercoria…et…Raseles" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, naming "fratres meos Nicedio et Walterio…Eustorgius filius meus…Odilo filius noster", by charter dated Feb [955/86][837]. Monk at Brioude 980. Monk at Cluny after 987. Abbot of Saint-Vesy-du-Puy. Abbot of Cluny 990. "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Brivatense in vicaria de Aurato in villa…Saraciacus" to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii" with the consent of "matre mea et fratribus meis Stephano…Eboni, Beraldo, Bertranno" by charter dated to [990], subscribed by "Girberjane matris eius, Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius, Berald, Rotbert, Gizfret, Vuanni, Bernardi, Maroni, Gualterii, Guitberti"[838]. Prior of Saint-Flour [1025]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum, domno…Stephano Aniciensis ecclesie preposito et eius fratre Beraldo, et domno Hildegario supradicte ecclesie clerico et canonico, Beraldo quoque supradicti fratris mei Ebonis filio, Wilelmo etiam filio quondam fratris mei Wilelmi et filiis eius Geraldo etiam et Rotberto, Beraldo, Odilone et Hicterio" donated property, including "…Montaniacus…ex hereditate Golfadi avunculi nostri", to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" on the advice of "sororum nostrarum domine…Blismodis…abbatisse et Aldegardis secundum speculum nobilissime matrone" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025, subscribed by "nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…"[839]. The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "Kal Jan" of "domnus Odilo abbas"[840].

9. BERAUD (-Feb 1021). "…Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[841]. Provost at Le Puy cathedral before 1001. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[842].

10. BERTRAND (-[1023]). "…Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[843]. Monk. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[844].

11. ITIER (after [989/90]-after 14 Sep 1025). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[845].

ETIENNE [I], son of BERAUD [I] & his wife Gerberge --- (-1024). "…Stephani et Eboni et Beraldi et Bertramni fratrum eius…" subscribed the charter dated to [990] under which "Odilo filius Beraldi" donated property to Cluny for the burial of "fratris nostri Hicterii"[846]. "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny in memory of "fratres mei…Beraldus, Aniciensis ecclesie prepositus et Bertrannus et domnus Stephanus honorabilis senior et vir bone simplicitatis Ebo" and for their souls and those of "aliorum fratrum suorum Hicterii, Eustorgii, Wilelmi et Hicterii…quoque patris eorum Beraldi et eius genitoris Hicterii" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[847].

m ---. The name of Etienne's wife is not known.

Etienne [I] & his wife had two children:

1. BERAUD [II] (-[1050]). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum, domno…Stephano Aniciensis ecclesie preposito et eius fratre Beraldo…" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025, subscribed by "nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…"[848]. m AUXILLE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Beraud [II] & his wife had [three] children:

a) ETIENNE [II] (-before 1073). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. m V---, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Etienne [II] & his wife had two children:

i) ETIENNE [III] (-1100). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Mercœur. m ---. The name of Etienne's wife is not known. Etienne [III] & his wife had three children:

(a) ODILON (-26 Aug 1149, bur Oulx). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

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(b) ETIENNE (-[25 Mar] 1146). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbot of La Chaise-Dieu 1111/1146.

ii) ODILON . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Deacon at Brioude 1100.

b) PIERRE (-Genoa 13 Jul 1073, bur La Voûte-Chilhac). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Bishop of Le Puy 1073.

c) [ITIER . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Bouzols.]

- SEIGNEURS de BOUZOLS[849].

2. ETIENNE de Mercœur (-1052 or after). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis filiis fratrum meorum et sororum mearum, domno…Stephano Aniciensis ecclesie preposito et eius fratre Beraldo…" donated property to Cluny by charter dated 14 Sep 1025, subscribed by "nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…"[850]. Provost at Le Puy cathedral 1021/26. Monk at Sauxillanges. Bishop of Le Puy 1029/1052.

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise specified below.

ODILON, son of ETIENNE [III] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife --- (-26 Aug 1149, bur Oulx). Canon at Oulx, after his wife died.

m ---. The name of Odilon's wife is not known.

Odilon & his wife had four children:

1. BERAUD [III] (-before 1169). Seigneur de Mercœur. "Stephanus prepositus Podiensis et frater eius Beraldus Mercoriensis" donated property to Oulx, for the soul of "patris Odilonis Mercoriensis", by charter dated to before 1151[851]. m ---. The name of Béraud’s wife is not known. Secondary sources state that Judith d'Auvergne, daughter of Guillaume [VIII] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Anne de Nevers. Baluze traces this hypothesis to a source printed in 1665 but is sceptical whether it is correct[852]. Beraud [III] & his wife had four children:

a) BERAUD [IV] (-[1200]). Seigneur de Mercœur. m ASSALIDE d'Auvergne, daughter of GUILLAUME [VII] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife second Marquise d'Albon. The Vies des Poëtes Provençaux by Jean de Nostre Dame records that "le dauphin d’Auvergne" had "une sœur…Nassal de Claustre…femme de Beral de Mercuir grand baron d’Auvergne" and that "Peyre del Vernegue chevalier seigneur dudit lieu" was in love with her[853]. Beraud [IV] & his wife had five children:

i) BERAUD [V] (-22 Dec 1254). Seigneur de Mercœur. Vicomte de Gévaudan. Constable of Auvergne 1229/35.

- see below.

ii) ODILON . m ELIPS [Azalais] d'Anduze, daughter of BERNARD [VII] Seigneur d'Anduze & his wife --- (-before 1227).

iii) AYMERIC . Prior of Saint-Fleur 1232/1241. Abbot of Mozat.

iv) ETIENNE . Prior at Thoret 1252.

v) RAYMOND . Prior at Chamalières-sur-Loire 1212/19.

b) ODILON (-1202). Deacon at Brioude 1173. Bishop of Le Puy 1197.

c) GUILLAUME . Provost at Brioude 1164/69. Monk at Lérins 1171/72.

d) ETIENNE . 1170/90.

2. ETIENNE (-27 Jan [1175]). "Stephanus prepositus Podiensis et frater eius Beraldus Mercoriensis" donated property to Oulx, for the soul of "patris Odilonis Mercoriensis", by charter dated to before 1151[854]. Provost at Le Puy cathedral. Bishop of Clermont 1150, resigned 1169. Monk at Lérins 1171.

3. ALBERT .

4. ODILON . Provost at Brioude 1136/1137.

BERAUD [V] de Mercœur, son of BERAUD [IV] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Assalide d’Auvergne (-22 Dec 1254). Seigneur de Mercœur. Vicomte de Gévaudan. Constable of Auvergne 1229/35.

m ALIX de Chamalières, daughter of ---.

Béraud [V] & his wife had two children:

1. BERAUD [VI] (-1294, bur Lavoûte). Seigneur de Mercœur. "Béraud sire de Mercœur et Béraud sire de Mercœur son petit-fils" established "le château d’Ussel" as dower for "Isabelle de Forez future épouse de Béraud de Mercœur", with the consent of "Blanche sa mère", by charter dated 21 May 1290[855]. m (1238) BEATRIX [Agnès] de Bourbon, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD [VIII] de Bourbon [Dampierre] & his wife Beatrix de Montluçon. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the testament of her brother "Archenbaudus dominus Borbonensis", dated Aug 1248, which appoints "…dominum Beraudum de Mercolio sororium meum…" as his executors[856]. Béraud [VI] & his wife had nine children:

a) BERAUD [VII] (-1278). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Jun 1290 under which "Johannes comes Forensis adultus" agreed with "Beraldo de Mercorio nepoti…domini Beraldi domini Mercorii filioque quondam domino Beraldi de Mercorio, filii quondam ipsius domini Mercorio" the dowry of "Yzabelle sponsa sua sororeque ipsius comitis et filia quondam…Guidonis quondam comitis Forensis"[857]. Seigneur de Mercœur. m (1268) as her second husband, BLANCHE de Salins, widow of GUICHARD [VI] Seigneur de Beaujeu, daughter of JEAN [I] "le Sage" Comte de Chalon [Bourgogne-Comté] & his second wife Isabelle de Courtenay (-[18 Aug 1302/Jul 1304], bur Lyon couvent de la Déserte). “Jehans cuens de Bourgoigne et sires de Salins” granted “Rochefort, Saint-Juliain, Orgelet et Valnantois” to “es enfanz que nous avons de…Ysabel…Johan, Estevenet et Perrenin…dame Blanche dame de Biaujuel”, by charter dated 25 Mar 1263[858]. A charter dated [1/28] Nov 1282 records an agreement between the monks of Cluny and "Ludovicum dominum Bellijoci", and names “dominam Blanchiam, relictam domini Guichardi, quondam domini Bellijoci”[859]. "Blanche de Châlon dame de Belleville, veuve de Guichard sire de Beaujeu et ensuite de Béraud de Mercœur fils de Béraud de Mercœur" donated property to the frères mineurs de Villefranche by charter dated Jun 1282[860]. "Béraud sire de Mercœur et Béraud sire de Mercœur son petit-fils" established "le château d’Ussel" as dower for "Isabelle de Forez future épouse de Béraud de Mercœur", with the consent of "Blanche sa mère", by charter dated 21 May 1290[861]. Béraud [VII] & his wife had three children:

i) BERAUD [VIII] ([1272]-[16 Apr 1320/5 Apr 1321], bur Lyon couvent de la Déserte). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Jun 1290 under which "Johannes comes Forensis adultus" agreed with "Beraldo de Mercorio nepoti…domini Beraldi domini Mercorii filioque quondam domino Beraldi de Mercorio, filii quondam ipsius domini Mercorio" the dowry of "Yzabelle sponsa sua sororeque ipsius comitis et filia quondam…Guidonis quondam comitis Forensis"[862]. Seigneur de Mercœur. Connétable de Champagne 1305. The testament of "Beraudus dominus de Mercorio miles", dated May 1314, requests burial "civitatem Lugdunensem et locum de Deserta…cum matre mea domina Blanchia de Cabilone quondam domina de Bellavilla", bequeathed "castrum meo de Uffello in Borbonio" to "primogenito filio…consanguinei mei quondam Guillelmi de Mercorio, quondam domini de Gerziaco", bequeathed "terra…in Campania et in castro Uyzel et in Borbonio" to "Ysabellæ uxori meæ", and names "avunculus meus dominus Odilo de Mercorio olim præpositus ecclesiæ Brivatensis…consanguineum meum dominum Johannem comitem de Joigniaco…Johannem Delphini consanguineum meum filium domini Roberti comitis Claromontensis…consanguineum meum dominum Guillelmu de Pictavia militem…dominum Armandum vicecomitem de Poloignac…", and appoints "consanguineum meum dominum Poncium de Podompniaco decanum Brivatensem" as one of his executors[863]. Betrothed (31 Mar 1289) to ISABELLE de Savoie, daughter of LOUIS [I] de Savoie Baron de Vaud & his second wife Jeanne de Montfort[-l'Amaury] (-[Apr 1289/May 1290]). The contract of marriage between "Beraldo Signore di Mercoeur" and "Isabella di Savoia figlia del fu Lodovico di Savoia Signore di Vaud di Gioanna di Monfort sua seconda Moglie" is dated 31 Mar 1289[864]. It is assumed that Isabelle was one of her parents’ older children, who died before the birth of her younger sister of the same name. m (1 Jun 1290) ISABELLE de Forez, daughter of GUY [VI] Comte de Forez & his wife Jeanne de Montfort ([1273/May 1275]-after 29 Jan 1337, bur Montbrison). The first testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated 29 May 1275, chooses his burial "in ecclesia beatæ Mariæ Montisbrisonis", names "Isabellam filiam meam" as his heir, and names "consanguinei domini Humberti de Bellojoco, militis, domini Montis Penserii et conestabuli Franciæ…Joannæ…uxoris meæ…Ludovicum fratrem meum"[865]. The second testament of "G. comes Forensis" is dated Nov 1277, names "Johannem filium meum" as his heir, and names "Ysabellam filiam meam…Loram filiam meam…Johannæ uxoris meæ et tutorum liberorum meorum"[866]. "Johannes comes Forensis adultus" agreed with "Beraldo de Mercorio nepoti…domini Beraldi domini Mercorii filioque quondam domino Beraldi de Mercorio, filii quondam ipsius domini Mercorio" the dowry of "Yzabelle sponsa sua sororeque ipsius comitis et filia quondam…Guidonis quondam comitis Forensis" by charter dated Jun 1290[867]. The testament of "Gioanna di Monfort Contessa di Forest Moglie di Ludovico de Savoia Signore di Vaud" dated Nov 1293 makes bequests to "a Gioanni di lei figlio Conte di Forest…ad Isabella di Lei figlia moglie di Berardo di Merevel…a Lora…"[868]. The first testament of "dominæ Isabellæ de Foresio domine de Mercorio" is dated 7 Mar 1331, chooses her burial "in domo Fratrum Minorem Montisbrisonis, in tumulo…matris meæ", and appoints "nepotem meum dominum Guiotum de Foresio primogenitum…fratris mei comitis Forensis" as her heir[869].

ii) GUILLAUME (-after 1285). Canon at Mende.

iii) ALIXENDE (-23 Sep 1336). Dame de Mercœur. m as his second wife, JEAN [II] “Blondel” Comte de Joigny, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Joigny & his wife Marie de Mercœur (-1324). A charter dated 27 Mar 1321 records the settlement of a dispute between "le comte de Joigny" and "Jean Delphin d’Auvergne…Guillaume de Poitiers pour luy pour Beatrix, Florie, Alisans ses seurs, et Monsieur Etienne dou Vissac ou nom…de Alaiz sa femme seur dudit Guillaume" concerning the succession of "Monsieur Beraut de Marqueil"[870].

b) ODILON (-after 9 Jun 1290). "Odilon de Mercœur prévôt de Brioude, seigneur des châteaux de Salgue et de Murs" acknowledged that "Béraud sire de Mercœur chevalier son père" had donated all his property "à son petit-fils Béraud de Mercœur, à l’occasion du mariage de celui-ci avec Isabelle de Forez", by charter dated 9 Jun 1290[871].

c) ALIXENDE (-15 Jul 1286, bur Clermont Saint-André). The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…Ponceto filio suo" is dated 16 Dec [1257], and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…Eraclius et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[872]. It is not clear whether this first marriage proceeded beyond the betrothal stage. The marriage contract between "Aymarus de Pictavia comes Valentinensis" and "domino Beraldo de Mercorio…Alixent filiæ" is dated 1 Mar 1267 (O.S.) and Apr 1268[873]. A charter dated 9 Sep 1278 records an agreement between "dominum Beraldum dominum Mercorii et Alixent eius filiam relictam…Ademari de Pictavia quondam comitis Valentinensis" and "Ademarum de Pictavia comitem Valentinensim filium dicti Ademari quondam et Guillelmum de Castronovo domicellum dominum de Laupia" concerning the guardianship of "Guillelmi de Pictavia dictæ Alixent et prædicti Ademari de Pictavia quondam comitis Valentinensis filii communis"[874]. The testament of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis", dated Jun 1286, appoints "Guillelmum et Johannem filios meos" as her heirs, makes bequests to "Delphinæ filiæ meæ", and chooses burial "in monasterio sancti Andreæ Claromontensis"[875]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 15 Jul 1286 of "Alixens comitissa Claromontensis"[876]. m firstly (contract 16 Dec 1256, separated [before 1263?]) as his first wife, PONS de Montlaur, son of HERACLE de Montlaur & his wife Agnes de Polignac (-[10 Oct/10 Dec] 1274). m secondly (contract 1 Mar and Apr 1268) AYMAR [III] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, son of GUILLAUME de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his wife Flotte de Royans (-[6 May/17 Jun] 1277, bur Bonlieu). m thirdly (1279) ROBERT [III] de Clermont, son of ROBERT [II] Comte de Clermont & his wife Mathilde d’Auvergne (-7 Mar 1324).

d) BEATRIX (-before 3 May 1272). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charters dated 1281 under which “Estienne seigneur de Chaumont et...Hiolane de Polignac sa femme” acknowledged receiving dowry payments agreed by “Armand viconte de Polignac...et dame Béatrix sa femme, père et mère de ladicte Hyolande” under her marriage contract and by “Béraud seigneur de Mercuer comme mary d’Agnès dame de Bourbon”[877]. m (1251) ARMAND [V] Vicomte de Polignac, son of PONS [V] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Alix de Traînel ([after 1233?]-[1 Feb/27 Oct] 1273, bur Saint-Andéole).

e) MARIE (-1297 or after). “Jehan cuens de Jougny et...Marie comtesse de Jougny femme de ce dit Jehan” confirmed the disenfranchisement of the inhabitants of Coulanges-les-Vineuses et la Baroche by charter dated 1279, which names “Humbert de Biaujey connestable de France, sieur de Montpencier et de Sainct-Morise et...Isabeau connestablesse de France jadis contesse de Jougny, et...Berault de Marcuil père de ladite Marie contesse de Jougny nostre femme...et...monseignour de Chasteau-Villain nostre oncle”[878]. m (before 1279) JEAN [II] Comte de Joigny, son of GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Joigny & his first wife Agnes de Châteauvillain (-killed in battle 1283).

f) ISABELLE (-after 1269, bur Val-le-Roy). m JEAN [III] Comte de Roucy, son of JEAN [II] Comte de Roucy [Pierrepont] & his second wife Marie de Dammartin (-1282, bur Val-le-Roy).

2. GUILLAUME (-[1238]). Seigneur de Gerzat et de Planchat. m ALESIE de Ventadour, daughter of EBLES [V] Vicomte de Ventadour & his second wife Marie de Turenne (-17 May, before Nov 1250). She married secondly (1238) Robert [I] Comte de Clermont.

- SEIGNEURS de GERZAT[879].

Chapter 7. SEIGNEURS de MONTAIGU

Audigier identifies the base of this family as Montaigu-sur-Champeix "à quatre lieues de Clermont"[880]. I am grateful to Bert M. Kamp for pointing me in the right direction to locate sources relating to this family[881].

1. PIERRE de Montaigu [sur Champeix, en Auvergne] . m ALIX [Alasie], daughter of ---. She and her husband are named as parents of Guérin de Montaigu by Audigier, who also names five of the couple’s other children, but unfortunately he cites no primary sources[882]. Pierre & his wife had [eight] children:

a) PIERRE de Montaigu (-killed in battle Mansurah 1250).

b) EUSTORGE de Montaigu (-1239). Archbishop of Nicosia. The Lignages d'Outremer name "Aalis…niece dou maistre dou Temple, frere Pierre de Montagu, et de l'arcevesque Estorgue, et d'Engerant qui fu baron d'Eschive qui puis fu feme dou seignor de Baruth" as wife of "Johan" son of "Gautier…seignor de Cesaire et conestable de Chypre" & his wife[883]. William of Tyre (Continuator) names "Estorgue arcevesque de Nicosie" among those present at a parliament held at Acre, dated to 1217[884]. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1239 of "archiepiscopus Nichosiensis in Cypro Eustorgius, qui fratrem habuit Fulconem Limiconiensem episcopum"[885].

c) FOULQUES de Montaigu . Bishop of Lidda. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records the death in 1239 of "archiepiscopus Nichosiensis in Cypro Eustorgius, qui fratrem habuit Fulconem Limiconiensem episcopum"[886].

d) BERNARD de Montaigu (-23 Feb 1248). Bishop of Le Puy 1236. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that “episcopo Roberto de Podio” was killed in 1219 and succeeded by “Bernardus de Monteacuto nepos ex fratre Eustorgii de Alvernia Nichosiensis archiepiscopi et episcopi Limicionensis Fulconis et fratris Fulconis et fratris Petri magistri Templarorum et fratris Garini magistri Hospitaliorum”[887].

e) PIERRE de Montaigu (-1232). Grand Master of the Order of the Temple 1219. The Lignages d'Outremer name "Aalis…niece dou maistre dou Temple, frere Pierre de Montagu, et de l'arcevesque Estorgue, et d'Engerant qui fu baron d'Eschive qui puis fu feme dou seignor de Baruth" as wife of "Johan" son of "Gautier…seignor de Cesaire et conestable de Chypre" & his wife[888]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that "Frere Pierre de Montagu…maistre dou Temple" remained in Palestine when Jean King of Jerusalem sent emissaries, including "le maistre de l’Ospital frere Garin de Mont Agu", to Emperor Friedrich II, dated to 1223[889]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that "le maistre dou Temple Pierre de Mont Agu" resisted Emperor Friedrich II, dated to 1229[890].

f) GUERIN de Montaigu (-[26] Mar 1228). Grand Master of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. William of Tyre (Continuator) names "Garin de Mont Agu maistre de Saint Johan" among those present at a parliament held at Acre, dated to 1217[891]. Matthew Paris records that “Johannes de Brennes rex Jerusalem et magister superioris Hospitalis fratrum Jerusalem” visited England “circa octavas Apostolorum Petri et Pauli” to seek help for the relief of “Terræ Sanctæ”[892]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that Jean King of Jerusalem sent emissaries, including "le maistre de l’Ospital frere Garin de Mont Agu", to Emperor Friedrich II, dated to 1223[893]. William of Tyre (Continuator) records the death at Easter 1228 "a Saete" of "li maistres de l’Ospital Garin de Mont Agu"[894].

g) [GERARD de Montaigu (-killed in battle Cyprus [Jun] 1229). The sources are contradictory as to whether Gérard was the son or grandson of Pierre de Montaigu. One manuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer names "Girart le nevou de l'arcevesque Estorgue" as husband of "Eschive" daughter of "Gautier de Monbeliart" and his wife Bourgogne[895]. Another manuscript of the same source names "Aalis…niece dou maistre dou Temple, frere Pierre de Montagu, et de l'arcevesque Estorgue, et d'Engerant [error for Gerard] qui fu baron d'Eschive qui puis fu feme dou seignor de Baruth" as wife of "Johan" son of "Gautier…seignor de Cesaire et conestable de Chypre" & his wife[896]. If he was the son of Pierre, the estimated date of birth of his wife, assuming that the couple were of similar age, suggests that Gérard must have been one of his parents’ younger sons. William of Tyre (Continuator) records that "Geraut de Mont Agu" held land from his father-in-law in Cyprus and was killed there during the early part of the civil war[897]. m as her first husband, ESCHIVA de Montfaucon, daughter of GAUTHIER de Montbéliard, bailli of Jerusalem, Regent of Cyprus & his wife Bourgogne of Cyprus ([1206/12]-after Apr 1239). The Lignages d'Outremer name "Eschive" as the daughter of "Gautier de Monbeliart" and his wife "Borgoigne", stating that she was the wife of "mesire Belleem, le seignor de Baruth"[898]. Another manuscript of the Lignages d'Outremer names "Girart le nevou de l'arcevesque Estorgue" as husband of "Eschive" daughter of "Gautier de Monbeliart" and his wife Bourgogne[899]. William of Tyre (Continuator) names her, her father and (first) husband "Geraut de Mont Agu" when recording the death of the last-named[900]. She married secondly ([1229/30], declared void 1231, dispensation before 20 Apr 1239[901]) Balian Ibelin Lord of Beirut. The Chronicle of Philippe de Novare names "dame Eschive de Monbeliart" as wife of "sire Balyan d'Ybelin, fis de monseignor de Baruth"[902]. The archbishop of Nicosia objected to her second marriage on grounds of consanguinity and excommunicated the couple. He was, however, expelled from Cyprus and sought refuge at Acre, before the necessary dispensation was eventually granted[903]. Pope Gregory IX instructed the archbishop of Nicosia to excommunicate "nobilis vir B[alianus] filius domini Beritensis cum nobili muliere E[chiva] filia quondam nobilis viri G[ualterii] de Montebeliardo, nobilis viri G[erardi] de Monteacuto relicta" on grounds of their 3^o and 4^o consanguinity, by document dated 5 Mar 1231[904].]

h) [--- . The parent of Alix was presumably one of the known siblings who are shown above, the most likely candidates being Pierre who was killed at the battle of Mansurah or an otherwise unrecorded sister.] m ---. One child:

i) ALIX . The Lignages d'Outremer name "Aalis…niece dou maistre dou Temple, frere Pierre de Montagu, et de l'arcevesque Estorgue, et d'Engerant qui fu baron d'Eschive qui puis fu feme dou seignor de Baruth" as wife of "Johan" son of "Gautier…seignor de Cesaire et conestable de Chypre" & his wife[905]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[906], the wife of Jean of Caesarea was the daughter of Gérard de Montagu Seigneur de Gergy et de Sassenay [Bourgogne-Capet]. The reconstruction shown in the present document demonstrates that Gérard de Montagu was a member of the family of Montaigut[-en-Auvergne] not of Bourgogne-Capet. The Lignages quoted above shows that Alix was not the daughter of Gérard, who is misnamed "Engerant" in that source. In any case, it would be tight chronologically if Alix was the daughter of Gérard de Montaigut. The birth date of Gérard's wife is fixed between [1206/12] by the dates of her parents' marriage and her father's death. Even if she was born in the early part of this date range, and gave birth to her daughter by her first marriage when aged 15, it is unlikely that this daughter could have had five children before the death of her husband "before 1241". m JEAN of Caesarea, son of GAUTHIER of Beirut Lord of Caesarea, Constable of Cyprus & his wife Marguerite Ibelin (-before 1241).

Chapter 8. SEIGNEURS de MONTAIGUT (AYCELIN)

Montaigut, now Glaine-Montaigut, is located in the present-day French département of Puy-de-Dôme, arrondissement Clermont-Ferrand, canton Billom. It lies a couple of kilometres north-east of Billom and about 10 kilometres east of Clermont-Ferrand. The Aycelin family rose to prominence from ecclesiastical appointments: the influence of Gilles Aycelin, appointed archbishop of Narbonne in 1290 and later archbishop of Rouen, was no doubt behind the grant of lands in Auvergne to his brother Guillaume Aycelin (see below).

1. PIERRE Aycelin (-after 1280). m --- Flotte, daughter of --- Flotte & his wife ---. Père Anselme says that she was the sister of Pierre Flotte and records her marriage[907]. The primary source which confirms that this information is correct has not been identified. The chronology of her children suggests that she may have belonged to an earlier generation of the Flotte family. Pierre & his wife had children:

a) GUILLAUME Aycellin (-after 1299). Seigneur de Bressolie et de Montaigut: Père Anselme records that he acquired these territories in 1295[908]. m ---. The name of Guillaume’s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had children:

i) GILLES [I] Aycelin (-after 1320). Seigneur de Montaigut. Seigneur de Chastel-Odon et du Breuil: Père Anselme records that Philippe IV King of France granted him these territories in Feb 1309[909]. m BLANCHE de Château, daughter of --- (-after Aug 1314). She is named in the Aug 1314 marriage contract of her daughter Marguerite. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. Gilles [I] & his wife had children:

(a) GILLES [II] Aycelin (-after Aug 1359). Seigneur de Montaigut.

- see below.

(b) ARBERT Aycelin (-after 11 Sep 1348). Canon at Clermont. The testament of "Pierre dit Perrot de la Tour clerc, Seigneur de Couteuge et de Siurac", dated 11 Sep 1348, chose burial “dans le couvent des Peres Cordeliers de Clairmont”, appointed “son frere Agnet” as his heir, and “Arbert Aycelin chanoine de Clermont son oncle” as executor[910].

(c) MARGUERITE Aycelin (-1332 before 18 Feb). The marriage contract between "nobilis vir dominus Ægidius Aycelini miles dominus Montisacuti et nobilis domina Blanchia de Castro eius uxor...et Margarita eorundem conjugum filia emancipata" and "dominus Bertrandus de Turre miles dominus de Olergio" is dated Aug 1314[911]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...Margarita uxor mea”[912]. m (contract Aug 1314) BERTRAND de la Tour Seigneur d’Olliergues, son of BERTRAND [V] de la Tour Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Beatrix d’Olliergues (-11 Jan 1329, bur Clermont Franciscan church).

ii) ALBERT Aycelin (-Billom 1328, bur Clermont). Bishop of Clermont 1307.

b) HUGUES Aycellin (-Rome 29 Dec 1297). Cardinal 1288.

c) GILLES Aycelin (-23 Jun 1318). Archbishop of Narbonne 1290. Archbishop of Rouen 1311. Gallia Christiana records his death “IX Kal Jul” 1318[913].

d) JEAN Aycelin (-15 Jun 1301). Bishop of Clermont 1298.

GILLES [II] Aycelin, son of GILLES [I] Aycelin Seigneur de Montaigut & his wife Blanche de Château (-after Aug 1359). Seigneur de Montaigut. The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, appointed “avunculus meus Ægidius Aycelini dominus Montisacuti” as executor[914].

m (contract 14 Feb 1309, ratified 29 Sep 1311, concluded 30 Aug 1317) MASCAROSE de la Tour, daughter of BERNARD Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Beatrix de Rodez (1304-after 6 Aug 1328). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[915]. Baluze refers to, but does not quote, the marriage contract dated 14 Feb 1309 between "Mascarone de la Tour" and "Gilles Aycelin II" and ratified 29 Sep 1311 and concluded 30 Aug 1317[916]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...Mascaronam neptem meam uxorem Ægidii Aycelini...Guillelmum Aycelini filium ipsius Mascaronæ et dicti Ægidii Aycelini...”[917].

Gilles [II] & his wife had children:

1. GUILLAUME Aycelin (-after 24 Jul 1354). The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...Mascaronam neptem meam uxorem Ægidii Aycelini...Guillelmum Aycelini filium ipsius Mascaronæ et dicti Ægidii Aycelini...”[918]. Seigneur de Montaigut. m (separated 1354) DAUPHINE de Montboissier, daughter of ---. Père Anselme records her marriage and says that she was separated in 1354 from her husband who assigned “le château de Bressolie” to her as dower 24 Jul 1354[919]. Guillaume & his wife had children:

a) MASCARONE Aycelin (-after 3 May 1410). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage in 1367 but does not cite the primary sources on which this information is based[920]. The testament of “Mascaronne de Montagut vicontesse de Polignac”, dated 3 May 1410, named “Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlor sa filhe” as her universal heir[921]. m (1367) as his first wife, RANDON-ARMAND [X] Vicomte de Polignac, son of JEAN de Polignac & his wife Marguerite de Roquefeuil (-[1418/10 May 1421]).

2. GILLES Aycelin (-Avignon 5 Dec 1378). Bishop of Lavaur. Bishop of Thérouanne. Chancelier de France. Cardinal 1361.

3. BERNARD Aycelin dit Griffon (-[1370/72]). Seigneur de Montaigut. Père Anselme records that, as heir of “Blanche de Montaigut veuve de Jean de Wissac”, Bernard Aycelin claimed “le chasteau d’Abrenc”, also claimed by “Estienne de Wissac frere de Jean”, in 1370, Bernard’s widow pursuing the action in 1372 as guardian of her children[922]. m as her first husband, ISABELLE de Bourbon, daughter of GERARD de Bourbon Seigneur de Clessy & his first wife Jeannette de Châtillon-en-Bazois Dame de la Roche-Millay et de la Montagne (¹/₂) (-after 1409). Europäische Stammtafeln records her parentage and two marriages[923]. The primary sources which confirm the information have not been identified. She married secondly (1374) Guillaume [IV] de Mello Seigneur d’Espoisses. Bernard & his wife had children:

a) LOUIS Aycelin (-1427 or before). Seigneur de Montaigut. m ---. The primary source which confirms the origin of Louis’s wife has not been identified. Louis & his wife had one child:

i) ISABELLE Aycelin (-after 9 Mar 1439). Dame de Listenois et de la Roche-Milay. m firstly JEAN de Vienne Seigneur de Roulans, son of PHILIPPE de Vienne Seigneur de Roulans & his wife --- (-1425). m secondly as his first wife, CHARLES de Mello Seigneur de Saint-Bris, son of DREUX [VI] de Mello Seigneur de Saint-Bris & his wife Isabelle de Joigny Dame de Vendeuvre (-Tilchâtel 10 Mar 1486).

4. PIERRE Aycelin . Cardinal. Bishop of Laon.

5. HENRI dit GILLES [III] Aycelin (-before 1357). m as her first husband, BEATRIX de Clermont, daughter of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his wife Marie de Villemur. The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[924]. The primary sources which confirm her two marriages have not been identified. She married secondly (after 1357) as his third wife, Guillaume [II] Flotte Seigneur de Revel.

6. BLANCHE Aycelin (-before 1370). Père Anselme records that, as heir of “Blanche de Montaigut veuve de Jean de Wissac”, [her brother] Bernard Aycelin claimed “le chasteau d’Abrenc”, also claimed by “Estienne de Wissac frere de Jean”, in 1370, Bernard’s widow pursuing the action in 1372 as guardian of her children[925]. m JEAN de Wissac, son of --- (-before 1370).

Chapter 9. SEIGNEURS de MONTGASCON

Montgascon was a castle in Auvergne. The prominence of this family in the area can be judged by the number of properties which are named in the May 1255 testament of Robert de Montgascon which is quoted below. It is therefore not surprising that Robert [V] Comte d’Auvergne considered that a marriage between one of his younger sons and the heiress of Montgascon would be advantageous.

Six brothers and sister:

1. ROBERT de Montgascon (-after May 1255). Seigneur de Montgascon. The testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, appoints "Falconem filium meum procreatum a Beatrice uxore mea defuncta quondam filia…domini Ymberti de Bellojoco" as his heir to "castrum meum de Montgascon…et villas de Sancto Andrea et de Payans et de Mangerio et d’Espinet…et de Tyranda et de Podio Chany et apud Buxirolas", except for land held by "Aymerico fratri meo" for life, and grants "castris meis de Montredunt et de Grangiis…et…in villa de Anaziaco et de Chapas et de Jozan" to any son who might be born posthumously to "Ysabellis uxor mea filia domini de Jaliniaco" who was pregnant at the time, and appoints "consanguineum meum R. comitem Arverniæ et Clarimontis ac…fratrem meum dominum Aymericum decanum Anaziaci…" among his executors[926]. m firstly BEATRIX de Beaujeu, daughter of HUMBERT [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Marguerite de Bâgé (-[before Jul 1248]). "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names his daughters "Ysabellis…Sybilla…filius Byatricis filie mee…Margaritam", in his testament dated Jul 1248[927], which suggests that Beatrix was deceased at the time. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, which appoints "Falconem filium meum procreatum a Beatrice uxore mea defuncta quondam filia…domini Ymberti de Bellojoco" as his heir[928]. m secondly ISABELLE de Châtillon-en-Bazois, daughter of HUGUES [II] Seigneur de Châtillon-en-Bazois, Seigneur de Jaligny & his wife Isabelle de Mello (-after 1255). Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by the testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, which grants "castris meis de Montredunt et de Grangiis…et…in villa de Anaziaco et de Chapas et de Jozan" to any son who might be born posthumously to "Ysabellis uxor mea filia domini de Jaliniaco" who was pregnant at the time[929]. Robert & his first wife had one child:

a) FAUCON [III] de Montgascon (-21 Feb, 1274 or before). The testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, appoints "Falconem filium meum procreatum a Beatrice uxore mea defuncta quondam filia…domini Ymberti de Bellojoco" as his heir to "castrum meum de Montgascon…et villas de Sancto Andrea et de Payans et de Mangerio et d’Espinet…et de Tyranda et de Podio Chany et apud Buxirolas", except for land held by "Aymerico fratri meo" for life[930]. Seigneur de Montgascon. A charter dated 27 Oct 1264 records a dispute between "Rotbertum comitem Claromontensem" and "Falconem de Montevasconio" relating to "terris sitis inter Montem Redon et Aureira et d’Aydac"[931]. The necrology of the cathedral of Clermont records the death "IX Kal Mar" of "Falco de Mongasco miles" and his donation to the church for his anniversary[932]. Betrothed (contract Apr 1263) to MARIE de Ventadour, daughter of EBLES [VI] Vicomte de Ventadour & his wife Dauphine de la Tour. The marriage contract between "Eblo vicecomes de Ventedoro…Maria sorore nostra" and "Falconi domino de Montegasconio" is dated Apr 1263, and names "avunculum nostrum B. dominum de Turre"[933]. m (after 1263) as her first husband, ISABELLE de Ventadour, daughter of EBLES [VI] Vicomte de Ventadour & his wife Dauphine de la Tour (-7 Oct 1278, bur Limoges Franciscans). Baluze records her parentage and two marriages, the second marriage in 1276[934]. She married secondly ([1276]) as his first wife, Robert [VII] Seigneur de Montbron. The Chronicle of Limoges Saint-Martial records in 1276 the marriage of “Rotbertus, dominus de Monte Berulphi; et Rotbertus, nepos ipsius, vivente adhuc avo ipso“ and "Ysabellam filiam vicecomitis Ventodorensis"[935]. The 18th century manuscript (unconfirmed provenance) published by Champeval records her parentage and second marriage[936]. Dame de Marjaride. Faucon [III] & his wife had [two or more] children:

i) BEATRIX de Montgascon (-after 1314). The marriage proposal between "Rotberti…comitis Claromont, Alverniæ ac Boloniæ…inpubescentes filios…excepto…Guillelmo filio nostro dicti comitis primogenito" and "dominæ Isabellis relictæ…Falconis domini quondam de Montegasconio…inpubescentes filias" is dated Apr 1274, confirmed Jul 1278[937]. Dame de Montgascon et d’Espine. "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" confirmed the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", confirmed by "idem dominus Johannes et dominus Guillelmus de Monteguasconio præceptor domus militiæ Templi de Turreta et dominus Petrus de Monteguasconio prior de Poublertas patrui, et dominus Radulphus de Cornonio miles consanguineus…" executors of the testament of "bonæ memoriæ domini Aymerici de Monteguasconio canonici quondam Claromontensis ac patrui ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 14 Jun 1279[938]. A charter dated 1 Jul 1299 records an agreement between "Robert comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne, Béatrix sa femme, Guillaume de Bourbon sire de Bessay, et Mathilde sa femme, lesdites Béatrix et Mathilde filles de Faucon seigneur de Montgascon" and "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" relating to the succession of "Humbert jadis sire de Beaujeu et d’Isabelle sa fille", Béatrix and Mathilde representing "leur grand’mère Béatrix de Beaujeu, qui avait épousé Robert de Mongascon, père dudit Faucon"[939]. m (contract Apr 1274 & Jul 1278, confirmed 14 Jun 1279) ROBERT [VI] d’Auvergne, son of ROBERT [V] Comte d’Auvergne & his wife Eléonore de Baffie (-1317). He succeeded his brother in [1276/77] as Comte d’Auvergne.

ii) MATHILDE de Montgascon (-after 1 Jul 1299). "Domicella Matyldis de Montegasconio relicta Odonis domini quondam de Turnone" appointed proxies relating to "castrum d’Izerant" which was her dower by charter dated Apr 1295[940]. A charter dated 1 Jul 1299 records an agreement between "Robert comte d’Auvergne et de Boulogne, Béatrix sa femme, Guillaume de Bourbon sire de Bessay, et Mathilde sa femme, lesdites Béatrix et Mathilde filles de Faucon seigneur de Montgascon" and "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" relating to the succession of "Humbert jadis sire de Beaujeu et d’Isabelle sa fille", Béatrix and Mathilde representing "leur grand’mère Béatrix de Beaujeu, qui avait épousé Robert de Mongascon, père dudit Faucon"[941]. m firstly EUDES de Tournon, son of --- (-before Apr 1295). m secondly ([Apr 1295/1 Jul 1299]) GUILLAUME de Bourbon Seigneur de Bessay, son of GUILLAUME de Bourbon & his wife Isabelle de Courtenay (-after 1 Jul 1299).

iii) [daughter(s) . The existence of one or more other daughters is confirmed by the marriage proposal between "Rotberti…comitis Claromont, Alverniæ ac Boloniæ…inpubescentes filios…excepto…Guillelmo filio nostro dicti comitis primogenito" and "dominæ Isabellis relictæ…Falconis domini quondam de Montegasconio…inpubescentes filias", dated Apr 1274, confirmed Jul 1278[942]. It is not known whether there were more than two daughters but, if so, they must have died young.]

Robert & his second wife had one child:

b) child (1255-). The testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, grants "castris meis de Montredunt et de Grangiis…et…in villa de Anaziaco et de Chapas et de Jozan" to any son who might be born posthumously to "Ysabellis uxor mea filia domini de Jaliniaco" who was pregnant at the time[943].

2. AIMERY de Montgascon (-after May 1255). The testament of "Robertus dominus Montisgasconis", dated May 1255, appoints "consanguineum meum R. comitem Arverniæ et Clarimontis ac…fratrem meum dominum Aymericum decanum Anaziaci…" among his executors[944].

3. JEAN de Montgascon (-after 14 Jun 1279). "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" confirmed the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", confirmed by "idem dominus Johannes et dominus Guillelmus de Monteguasconio præceptor domus militiæ Templi de Turreta et dominus Petrus de Monteguasconio prior de Poublertas patrui, et dominus Radulphus de Cornonio miles consanguineus…" executors of the testament of "bonæ memoriæ domini Aymerici de Monteguasconio canonici quondam Claromontensis ac patrui ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 14 Jun 1279[945].

4. GUILLAUME de Montgascon (-after 14 Jun 1279). "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" confirmed the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", confirmed by "idem dominus Johannes et dominus Guillelmus de Monteguasconio præceptor domus militiæ Templi de Turreta et dominus Petrus de Monteguasconio prior de Poublertas patrui, et dominus Radulphus de Cornonio miles consanguineus…" executors of the testament of "bonæ memoriæ domini Aymerici de Monteguasconio canonici quondam Claromontensis ac patrui ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 14 Jun 1279[946].

5. PIERRE de Montgascon (-after 14 Jun 1279). "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" confirmed the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", confirmed by "idem dominus Johannes et dominus Guillelmus de Monteguasconio præceptor domus militiæ Templi de Turreta et dominus Petrus de Monteguasconio prior de Poublertas patrui, et dominus Radulphus de Cornonio miles consanguineus…" executors of the testament of "bonæ memoriæ domini Aymerici de Monteguasconio canonici quondam Claromontensis ac patrui ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 14 Jun 1279[947].

6. daughter (-before 1274). Dame d’Espinet. The charter dated 14 Jun 1279 issued by "Dominus Johannes de Monteguasconio canonicus Claromontensis tutor…Maurs proneptis suæ filiæ quondam Falconis de Monteguasconio quondam nepotis sui" to confirm the marriage contract between "Rotbertus Arverniæ et Boloniæ comes" and "Beatricem filiam primogenitam ipsius Falconis domini de Monteguasconio", specifies that "materteræ Falconis prædicti" held "villam d’Espinet" which Faucon granted to Jean for life after she died[948].

Chapter 10. SEIGNEURS de MONTLAUR

Four siblings:

1. PIERRE RAYMOND de Montlaur (-after 1163). "Petrus Raymundi de Montelauro et...Guillelmus frater eius et...Raymundus frater eorum" donated property "in manso...La Beszeira et in La Beszaireta et in Majanel et in Garrigalonga et in Gotlague" to the abbey of Sylvanès, with the advice of "sororis nostre Marie et viri eius Guillelmi de Marsili cognati nostri", by charter dated 1163[949].

2. GUILLAUME (-after 1163). "Petrus Raymundi de Montelauro et...Guillelmus frater eius et...Raymundus frater eorum" donated property "in manso...La Beszeira et in La Beszaireta et in Majanel et in Garrigalonga et in Gotlague" to the abbey of Sylvanès, with the advice of "sororis nostre Marie et viri eius Guillelmi de Marsili cognati nostri", by charter dated 1163[950].

3. RAYMOND (-after 1163). "Petrus Raymundi de Montelauro et...Guillelmus frater eius et...Raymundus frater eorum" donated property "in manso...La Beszeira et in La Beszaireta et in Majanel et in Garrigalonga et in Gotlague" to the abbey of Sylvanès, with the advice of "sororis nostre Marie et viri eius Guillelmi de Marsili cognati nostri", by charter dated 1163[951].

4. MARIE (-after 1163). "Petrus Raymundi de Montelauro et...Guillelmus frater eius et...Raymundus frater eorum" donated property "in manso...La Beszeira et in La Beszaireta et in Majanel et in Garrigalonga et in Gotlague" to the abbey of Sylvanès, with the advice of "sororis nostre Marie et viri eius Guillelmi de Marsili cognati nostri", by charter dated 1163[952]. m GUILLAUME de Marsilie, son of --- (-after 1163).

1. PONS de Montlaur (-after [1190]). "Ponso de Monlaur" is named in a charter dated to [1190] under which "Steve et W de Chantoent" sold property to the Templars at Puy-en-Velay[953]. m AGNES de Posquières, daughter of ROSTAING de Posquières & his wife Ermesinde de Béziers. Pons & his wife had three children:

a) HERACLE (-[after 16 Dec 1256]). Seigneur de Montlaur. "Eracle fils de Pons de Montlaur" donated rights “au lieu de Freysseu et à la Cuche” and ratified donations made by “feu son père” by charter dated 17 Sep 1220[954].

- see below.

b) PIERRE (-1229). Bishop of Marseille.

c) JEAN (-1247). Bishop of Maguelonne.

HERACLE de Montlaur, son of PONS Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife Agnes de Posquières (-[after 16 Dec 1256]). Seigneur de Montlaur. A charter dated 3 Feb 1217 records that "Rostannus de Posqueriis" appointed "Eraclii de Montelauro generi mei" as his heir[955]. "Eracle fils de Pons de Montlaur" donated rights “au lieu de Freysseu et à la Cuche” and ratified donations made by “feu son père” by charter dated 17 Sep 1220[956]. "Heraclius dominus Montislauri" exchanged property with the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, confirmed by "Margarita uxor predicti domini Heraclii, et…Poncetus et Herailletus filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1236[957]. "Eracle de Montlaur" donated a celle in their convent and wine from “Aubenas” to Bonnefoy by charter dated 1244[958]. “Dominum Guigonem de Tornello...et O. filio suo” swore homage for “castrum de Turnello...” to the bishop of Mende, noting the agreement of “dominus Eraillus de Montis lauro senior et Poncius filius eius...et Eraillus eiusdem filius et Dragonetus de Monte Albano et dominus Randonus et dominus Guigo de Castronovo et Armandus de Roda”, promising to confirm “castro...Castel boc [Castelbouc]” to “dominum R. de Andusia quam Garinum de Chastel nou filium condam Garini de Apcherio”, by charter dated 11 Aug 1249[959]. "Eracle seigneur de Montlaur et sa femme Marguerite" acknowledged receipt of payments from Bonnefoy for purchasing “redevances dans le mandement d’Aubenas” by charter dated 1253[960]. The 16 Dec 1256 marriage contract of his grandson Pons, which names Pons’s father “Eraclius de Montelauro junior”, suggests that Héracle senior may still have been alive at that date.

m firstly (1210) DOUCE de Posquières, daughter of ROSTAING Seigneur de Posquières & his wife ---. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 3 Feb 1217 which records that "Rostannus de Posqueriis" appointed "Eraclii de Montelauro generi mei" as his heir[961].

m secondly MARGUERITE d’Auvergne, daughter of GUY [II] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Petronille de Chambon (-1263 or after). "Heraclius dominus Montislauri" exchanged property with the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, confirmed by "Margarita uxor predicti domini Heraclii, et…Poncetus et Herailletus filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1236[962]. "Margarita domina de Montislauro et…Eraclius eius filius" lent money to "dominum Agne de Maimont dominum d’Oleargues" by charter dated 1247[963]. "Eracle seigneur de Montlaur et sa femme Marguerite" acknowledged receipt of payments from Bonnefoy for purchasing “redevances dans le mandement d’Aubenas” by charter dated 1253[964].

Héracle & his second wife had five children:

1. PONS [Poncet] (-after 11 Aug 1249). "Heraclius dominus Montislauri" exchanged property with the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, confirmed by "Margarita uxor predicti domini Heraclii, et…Poncetus et Herailletus filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1236[965]. “Dominum Guigonem de Tornello...et O. filio suo” swore homage for “castrum de Turnello...” to the bishop of Mende, noting the agreement of “dominus Eraillus de Montis lauro senior et Poncius filius eius...et Eraillus eiusdem filius et Dragonetus de Monte Albano et dominus Randonus et dominus Guigo de Castronovo et Armandus de Roda”, promising to confirm “castro...Castel boc [Castelbouc]” to “dominum R. de Andusia quam Garinum de Chastel nou filium condam Garini de Apcherio”, by charter dated 11 Aug 1249[966]. same person as...? PONS (-after 16 Dec 1257). The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…milites...Eraclius [...Poncetum] filio suo" is dated 16 Dec 1257, and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…domina Agnete uxore sua...et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[967]. It is unclear whether Pons named in Jun 1236 was the same person as Pons named 16 Dec 1257. The latter document suggests that Héracle was the senior heir of Montlaur at the time: maybe the earlier Pons had died and was replaced by another son given the same name.

2. HERACLE (-after 1264). "Heraclius dominus Montislauri" exchanged property with the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, confirmed by "Margarita uxor predicti domini Heraclii, et…Poncetus et Herailletus filii nostri", by charter dated Jun 1236[968]. "Margarita domina de Montislauro et…Eraclius eius filius" lent money to "dominum Agne de Maimont dominum d’Oleargues" by charter dated 1247[969]. “Dominum Guigonem de Tornello...et O. filio suo” swore homage for “castrum de Turnello...” to the bishop of Mende, noting the agreement of “dominus Eraillus de Montis lauro senior et Poncius filius eius...et Eraillus eiusdem filius et Dragonetus de Monte Albano et dominus Randonus et dominus Guigo de Castronovo et Armandus de Roda”, promising to confirm “castro...Castel boc [Castelbouc]” to “dominum R. de Andusia quam Garinum de Chastel nou filium condam Garini de Apcherio”, by charter dated 11 Aug 1249[970]. "Eracle de Montlaur seigneur d’Aubenas" ordered “[le] fermier de son château d’Arlempde” to send annual harvest to Bonnefoy, donated by his father, by charter dated 1264[971]. m (contract 1245) AGNES de Polignac, daughter of PONS Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Alix de Traînel. The marriage contract between “Héracle fils d’Héracle de Montlor” and “Agnès filhe de Pons viconte de Polignac”, with “le chasteau et mandement de Prades” as dowry, is dated 1245[972]. “Héracle seigneur de Montlor et...Héracle son fils mary de Agnès filhe de noble Pons vicomte de Polignac...jadis” confirmed receipt of dowry from “Armand de Polignac abbé de Sainct-Pierre-la-Tour du Puy...pour Armand vicomte de Polignac son nepveu”, as agreed by her late father, by charter dated 1251[973]. The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…milites...Eraclius [...Poncetum] filio suo" is dated 16 Dec 1257, and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…domina Agnete uxore sua...et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[974]. Héracle & his wife had four children:

a) PONS [Poncet] (-[10 Oct/10 Dec] 1274). His parentage is confirmed by his marriage contract. m firstly (contract 16 Dec 1257, separated [before 1263?]) as her first husband, ALIXENDE de Mercœur, daughter of BERAUD [VI] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Beatrix de Bourbon (-15 Jul 1286). The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…milites...Eraclius [...Poncetum] filio suo" is dated 16 Dec 1257, and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…domina Agnete uxore sua...et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[975]. It is not clear whether this marriage proceeded beyond the betrothal stage. She married secondly (contract Apr 1268) Aymar [III] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois, and thirdly (1279) Robert [III] de Clermont. m secondly ([1263?]) ISABELLE d’Anduze, daughter of BERTRAND d’Anduze & his wife Raymonde de Roquefeuil (after 1246-after 11 Sep 1308). “Ysabellis, auctoritate domini G. de Castronovo, curatoris sui, et Poncius de Monte Lauro maritus eiusdem Ysabellis, auctoritate domini Eraclei patris sui” acknowledged the authority of the bishop of Mende over their property “in Gaballitano”[976].

b) GUILLAUME (-after 1 Oct 1320). Chanoine du Puy. Archdeacon of Tournay.

c) AYMOIN . Knight Hospitaller.

d) ALAZAIS . m ELZEAR d’Uzès, son of ---.

3. GUY de Montlaur (-1274). The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…milites...Eraclius [...Poncetum] filio suo" is dated 16 Dec 1257, and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…domina Agnete uxore sua...et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[977]. Doyen du Puy. Bishop of Valence .

4. JOURDAINE . m GUIGON [III] Seigneur de Roche-en-Régnier, son of ---.

5. MIRACLE (-after 20 Mar 1309). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[978]. “Dominum Odilonem Guarinum dominum castri de Chapione” returned “castrum de Chapione...castrum de Monteteguloso et castrum de Montemirato” to the bishop of Mende, by two charters dated 10 Jul 1267, the second witnessed by “...W. de Alvernia, domina Miracla uxor dicti Odilonis, domina Alacia et Eracleus monachus filii sui...”[979]. Odilon Guérin sold “le mas du Falisson, dans la paroisse de St-Bauzile” to Etienne Bishop of Mende, with the approval of “[sa mère] Miracle, sa femme Raymbaude, sa sœur Maragde et ses frères Randon et Eracle”, by charter dated 30 Nov 1283[980]. She received a bequest under the Mar 1287 testament of her daughter Alasie. The testament of Mircale, dated 20 Mar 1308 (presumably O.S.), named as her heir “Odile Guérin du Tournel son nepos, fils daultre Odile son filz” and requested him to make religious donations[981]. m ODILON GUERIN [III] Seigneur de Tournel, son of GUIGUES Meschin [II] Seigneur de Tournel & his wife --- (-before 11 Feb [1279]).

1. PONS de Montlaur (-after 26 Nov 1283). Seigneur de Châteauneuf. "Pons de Montlaur seigneur de Châteauneuf" agreed with Bonnefoy “l’usage du bois de Clergeac” by charter dated 26 Nov 1283[982].

2. GUY de Montlaur (-after 12 Dec 1321). "Gui de Montlaur", in exchange for annual harvest rights “assise sur le château d’Arlempde” donated to Bonnefoy “par ses prédécesseurs” [see above, charter dated 1264], donated equal rights “sur les hommes du lieu de Faucony, dans le mandement de Châteauneuf” by charter dated 12 Dec 1321[983].

3. PONS de Montlaur (-after 1357). Seigneur de Montlaur. m (1339) RAIMBAUDE Amic, daughter of GUIRAUD Amic Seigneur du Thor & his wife ---. A charter dated 1339 records the marriage between “Pons seignour de Montlor” and “Raymbaude filhe de...Giraud Amic seigneur du Thor”[984].

4. PONS de Montlaur (-after 6 May 1393). Baron de Montlaur. The testament of "Pons de Montlaur baron dudit lieu et de Sabran", dated 6 May 1393, founded a chapel in the church of Bonnefoy[985].

1. GUY [II] de Montlaur (-6 May 1393). Seigneur de Montlaur. m ([29 Mar 1362]) GAUSSERANDE d’Apchier, daughter of GUERIN [VI] Seigneur d’Apchier & his wife Philippine de Baux (-before 1387). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage, noting that her father gave her husband “la terre de Feuletin” by way of dowry 20 Dec 1374[986]. Dame de Feilletin et de Montjézieu. Europäische Stammtafeln records the date of her marriage[987]. Guy [II] & his wife had children:

a) PONS de Montlaur (-6 May 1393). Seigneur de Montlaur. m (contract 25 Oct 1387) LOUISE de la Tour, daughter of GUY Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Mathe de Beaufort (-24 Oct 1403). The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum Minorem conventus Claromontensis", named “Bertrandum de Turre filium meum” as his heir, with “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute, bequeathed property to “Ludovicam...filiam meam”[988]. The marriage contract between "Guido dominus Montislauri miles...Pontium de Montelauro eius filium primogenitum emancipatum" and "Loysam filiam...Guidonis domini de Turre quondam militis sororem...Bertrandi nunc domini de Turre militis in Arvernia Claromontis diocesis" is dated 25 Oct 1387[989]. "Bertrandus dominus de Turre et de Montegasconio miles et Guiotus de Turre eius germanus præpositus cathedralis ecclesiæ Claromontensis fratres quondam et nunc heredes...defunctæ...dominæ Ludovicæ de Turre quondam dominæ Montislauri" agreed the succession of their deceased sister by charter dated Dec 1403[990].

b) LOUIS de Montlaur (-[1436/40]). Comte de Montlaur 1386. m firstly (contract 4 Jun 1398) MARGUERITE de Polignac, daughter of RANDON-ARMAND [X] Vicomte de Polignac & his first wife Mascarone de Montaigut-Listenois (-before 10 May 1421). The testament of “Mascaronne de Montagut vicontesse de Polignac”, dated 3 May 1410, named “Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlor sa filhe” as her universal heir[991]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the 24 Apr 1423 marriage contract between [her son] “Armand de Montlaur vte de Polignac fils de...Louis sgr des baronnies de Montlaur, Sabran, Florac et de la ville d’Aubenas en Vivarès et de...Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlaur sa femme fille de feu...Armand vts de Olignac” and “Françoise de Peschin fille âgée de 12 ans de...Delphine de Montlaur dame de la baronnie de Guerins et des châteaux de Roche-Aigüe Fornesio et Podio Alto veuve de feu...sgr Jac. de Peschin...”[992]. m secondly (contract 1426) [as her second husband,] ISABELLE de Chalencon, [widow of ARMAND [V] Seigneur de la Roue,] daughter of PIERRE Armand de Chalencon Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Marguerite de Saligny (-1438 or after). The marriage contract between “Loys baron de Montlaur” and “damoyselle Ysabeau de Chalancon filhe d’Armand viconte de Polignac” is dated 1426[993]. The testament of “noble Ysabeau de Chalancon femme de monsieur Loys seigneur de Montlor” is dated 1438 (no details)[994]. Louis & his first wife had children:

i) ARMAND de Montlaur (-[1435/40]). Baron de Montlaur. m (24 Apr 1423) FRANÇOISE du Peschin, daughter of JACQUES du Peschin & his wife Dauphine de Montleu.

ii) JEANNE de Montlaur . Dame de Montlaur. m (21 Jan 1425) HUGUES Baron de Maubec, son of FRANÇOIS Baron de Maubec & his wife Alix de Grolée.

iii) ANNE de Montlaur . m (contract 11 Jun 1429) CHARLES [II] de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier, son of LOUIS de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier & his first wife Catherine de Giac (-after [11 Feb] 1454).

Chapter 11. SEIGNEURS de MONTPENSIER

GUICHARD de Beaujeu, son of GUICHARD [V] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Sibylle de Hainaut (-before 1256). "Guichardus Belli Joci dominus" names his sons "Guichardo filio nostro…Henrico…duos minores…primogenitum nostrum Humbertum…quartum filium nostrum et minorem", specifying that Guichard was appointed Seigneur de Montpensier, in his testament dated 18 Sep 1216[995]. "Humbertus dominus Belli Joci" names "fratrem meum Guichardum dominum Montis Pancerii et dilectum meum Raynaldum dominum Baugiaci et Raynaldum de Foresio" in his testament dated Jul 1248[996].

m ([Betrothed Apr 1205], contract Melun Feb 1224) CATHERINE Dauphine de Clermont, daughter of GUILLAUME Dauphin de Clermont & his second wife Isabelle de Montluçon (-19 May after 1240). "Guichard sire de Montpensier" donated property "propter nuptias" to "sa femme Catherine fille de Guillaume comte de Montferrand" by charter dated Apr 1205[997]. The date of this document is suspect. Guichard could only have been an infant at the time, as his parents’ marriage is dated to [1196/98] and he was not their eldest child. Another possibility is the document followed the couple’s betrothal not their marriage. Dame de Montferrand et d’Herment. The marriage contract between "Guillelmus comes Claremontensis…Katerinam filiam meam" and "Guichardo domino Montispancerii" is dated Feb 1224 and provides for "Monteferrando…et…Hermanto et Monteil et Trancoc" as dowry[998]. The necrology of Clermont Saint-André records the death 11 May of "Katherinæ uxoris D. Guichardi de Bellojoco"[999].

Guichard & his wife had six children:

1. HERIC (-after Feb 1256). "Eric fils de Guichard seigneur de Montpensier et de Montferrand" agreed to compensate "Guichard sire de Beaujeu" in respect of security for a prisoner, by charter dated Feb 1256[1000].

2. HUMBERT [II] (-before 14 Nov 1285). Seigneur de Montpensier. Connétable de France. m (before 25 Jul 1276) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Mello Dame de Saint-Maurice-Thizouaille, widow of GUILLAUME [III] Comte de Joigny, daughter of GUILLAUME de Mello & his wife --- (-1301 or after). “Jehan cuens de Jougny et...Marie comtesse de Jougny femme de ce dit Jehan” confirmed the disenfranchisement of the inhabitants of Coulanges-les-Vineuses et la Baroche by charter dated 1279, which names “Humbert de Biaujey connestable de France, sieur de Montpencier et de Sainct-Morise et...Isabeau connestablesse de France jadis contesse de Jougny, et...Berault de Marcuil père de ladite Marie contesse de Jougny nostre femme...et...monseignour de Chasteau-Villain nostre oncle”[1001]. Humbert [II] & his wife had one child:

a) JEANNE (-1308). The Livre du Lignage de Dreux et de Coucy records that “Jehan”, older son of “Robert...Quens de Dreux...et...Beatrix”, married “la dame de Montpensier...fille Monsieur Imbert de Beaugieu”[1002]. "Jean comte de Dreux et Jeanne sa femme fille de feu Humbert de Beaujeu connétable de France" sold their rights "sur les château et ville de Roanne" to "Jean comte de Forez" by charter dated Mar 1293[1003]. Dame de Montpensier. “Jehan Cunes de Dreues Chambrier de France et Jehanne de Beaugieu Comtesse sa compaigne” sold “[le] Chastel-Oudon” to “Maistre Jehan Ayclein...” by charter dated 1308[1004]. m (1292) as his first wife, JEAN [II] "le Bon" Comte de Dreux et de Braine, son of ROBERT [IV] Comte de Dreux et de Braine [Capet] & his wife Beatrix Ctss de Montfort (1265-7 Mar 1309, bur Longchamp).

3. HENRI (-2 May 1270). Seigneur d’Herment. Connétable de France. m as her first husband, ARENGARDE d’Aubusson, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Vicomte d’Aubusson & his wife ---. She married secondly Guillaume de la Rochedayoux.

4. GUILLAUME (-killed in battle Acre 18 May 1291). Seigneur de Sevans. Teutonic Knight 1253.

5. GUICHARD (-1253).

6. LOUIS [I] (-26 Sep 1280). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 28 Mar 1347 (O.S.?) which records the dispute between “Ludovici vicecomitem Thoarcii et Ioannæ de Drocis comitissæ Drocensis eius uxoris” and [his daughter] “Blanchiam de Belloioco dominam de Leproso et Bernardum vicecomitem Ventadori eius nepotem“ regarding the inheritance in Auvergne of “Petrus Drocensis comes et Ioanna de Drocis eius filia”, and explains that “defunctus Ymbertus de Belloioco miles quondam...dominus de Montepenserio...quendam fratrem Ludovicus de Belloioco” was father of “dicta domina de Leproso et Margarita de Belloioco eius soror materque dicti vicecomitis de Ventadoro”[1005]. Seigneur de Montferrand et d’Herment. m as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Bommiers, daughter of ROBERT de Bommiers Seigneur de Mirebeau & his wife Mathilde de Déols dame de Châteaumeillant (-1323). Dame de Châteaumeillant, de Preveranges et de Bellefaye. She married secondly (1282) Henri Seigneur de Sully. Her parentage (in particular that she was born from her father’s first marriage), and second marriage, are indicated by the charter dated Sep 1299 under which “nobilis domina Margareta de Bomez domina de Soliaco et Castri-Mellani” and the monks of the abbey des Pierres reached agreement about serfs[1006]. Louis [I] & his wife had five children:

a) LOUIS [II] (-1296). Seigneur de Montferrand et d’Herment. m (before 1289) as her first husband, DAUPHINE du Broc, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur du Broc & his wife Marquise de Thiern (-after 1312). She married secondly Briand Seigneur de la Roche. A charter dated 1312 records that "domina Delphina domina de Broco uxor domini Bryandi de Rupe domini eiusdem loci militis" donated property to "Loynus et Hymbertus de Bellojoco fratres domicelli filii dictæ dominæ Delphinæ et domini Ludovici de Bellojoco militis quondam primi mariti dictæ dominæ Delphinæ", naming "Delphina et Guillelma domicellæ filiæ dictorum domini Bryandi et dictæ dominæ Delphinæ eius uxoris futuræ moniales…Alasiam seu Boheriam alteram filiam dictorum militis et dominæ Delphinæ"[1007]. Louis [II] & his wife had two children:

i) LOUIS [III] (-after 1312). A charter dated 1312 records that "domina Delphina domina de Broco uxor domini Bryandi de Rupe domini eiusdem loci militis" donated property to "Loynus et Hymbertus de Bellojoco fratres domicelli filii dictæ dominæ Delphinæ et domini Ludovici de Bellojoco militis quondam primi mariti dictæ dominæ Delphinæ"[1008]. Seigneur de Montferrand.

ii) HUMBERT (-after 1312). A charter dated 1312 records that "domina Delphina domina de Broco uxor domini Bryandi de Rupe domini eiusdem loci militis" donated property to "Loynus et Hymbertus de Bellojoco fratres domicelli filii dictæ dominæ Delphinæ et domini Ludovici de Bellojoco militis quondam primi mariti dictæ dominæ Delphinæ"[1009].

b) GUICHARD . m CATHERINE du Broc, daughter of PIERRE Seigneur du Broc & his wife Marquise de Thiern.

c) BLANCHE (-after 28 Mar [1347/48]). A charter dated 28 Mar 1347 (O.S.?) records the dispute between “Ludovici vicecomitem Thoarcii et Ioannæ de Drocis comitissæ Drocensis eius uxoris” and “Blanchiam de Belloioco dominam de Leproso et Bernardum vicecomitem Ventadori eius nepotem“ regarding the inheritance in Auvergne of “Petrus Drocensis comes et Ioanna de Drocis eius filia”, explaining that “defunctus Ymbertus de Belloioco miles quondam...dominus de Montepenserio...quendam fratrem Ludovicus de Belloioco” was father of “dicta domina de Leproso et Margarita de Belloioco eius soror materque dicti vicecomitis de Ventadoro”[1010]. m PHILIPPE [I] de Chauvigny Seigneur de Lertoux, son of --- (-1310). A judgment dated 17 Apr 1350 records a dispute between “Catherinam de Buxeriis dominam de Combornio, de sancto Aquilino et de Caslucio les Boissieres relictam defuncti Roberti Delphinis militis" and “Bernardum vicecomitem de Ventadoro et Andream de Calvigniaco condominos de Montepanserio”[1011].

d) MARIE (-1337). Nun at Longchamps. “Henricus dominus de Soliaco...soror mea Maria” enfranchised “castrum meum de Aiis”, referring to land “sub dominio domini avunculi mei Simonis archiepiscopi Bituris”, by charter dated Apr 1301[1012].

e) MARGUERITE . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 28 Mar 1347 (O.S.?) which records the dispute between “Ludovici vicecomitem Thoarcii et Ioannæ de Drocis comitissæ Drocensis eius uxoris” and “Blanchiam de Belloioco dominam de Leproso et Bernardum vicecomitem Ventadori eius nepotem“ regarding the inheritance in Auvergne of “Petrus Drocensis comes et Ioanna de Drocis eius filia”, and explains that “defunctus Ymbertus de Belloioco miles quondam...dominus de Montepenserio...quendam fratrem Ludovicus de Belloioco” was father of “dicta domina de Leproso et Margarita de Belloioco eius soror materque dicti vicecomitis de Ventadoro”[1013]. m EBLES [VIII] Vicomte de Ventadour, son of EBLES [VII] Vicomte de Ventadour & his wife Blanche de Châteauneuf (-[24 Jul 1315/1321]).

Chapter 12. SEIGNEURS d’OLLIERGUES

1. AGNON [Agne] [I] de Meymont . Drouot records that "Agnon de Meymont" witnessed the charter dated to [1096/1103] under which Bishop Guillaume de Baffie donated Viverols to Sauxillanges[1014]. m PETRONILLE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the marriage contract between her son "Agnus filius Agnonis et Petronillæ" and "Auxiliendim filiam Dalmatii et Laurentiæ" dated 28 Jan 1114[1015]. Agnon [I] & his wife had one child:

a) AGNON [Agne] [II] de Meymont . His parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between "Agnus filius Agnonis et Petronillæ" and "Auxiliendim filiam Dalmatii et Laurentiæ" dated 28 Jan 1114[1016]. m (contract 28 Jan 1114) AUXILENDE de Baffie, daughter of DALMAS [II] de Baffie & his wife Laurence ---. The marriage contract between "Agnus filius Agnonis et Petronillæ" and "Auxiliendim filiam Dalmatii et Laurentiæ" is dated 28 Jan 1114, and provided for "medietatem…castellania de Oleargiis" as dowry[1017].

1. AGNON [Agne] [III] de Meymont . A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations[1018]. m ---. The name of Agnon’s wife is not known. Agnon [III] & his wife had two children:

a) AGNON [Agne] [IV] de Meymont . Seigneur d’Olliergues. "Ugo Dalmatius" and "Agnone de Magnomonte de castello…Oleargues" settled disputes by charter dated to [1180/96][1019]. A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations, witnessed by "Eustorgius frater ipsius Agnonis…domina Ermengardis uxor ipsius Agno, Judeta, Izeudis filie eiusdem Agnonis"[1020]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of ---. A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations, witnessed by "Eustorgius frater ipsius Agnonis…domina Ermengardis uxor ipsius Agno, Judeta, Izeudis filie eiusdem Agnonis"[1021]. Agnon [III] & his wife had two children:

i) JUDITH de Meymont . A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations, witnessed by "Eustorgius frater ipsius Agnonis…domina Ermengardis uxor ipsius Agno, Judeta, Izeudis filie eiusdem Agnonis"[1022].

ii) ISEUT de Meymont (-23 Feb 1250 or after). A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations, witnessed by "Eustorgius frater ipsius Agnonis…domina Ermengardis uxor ipsius Agno, Judeta, Izeudis filie eiusdem Agnonis"[1023]. "Gaufridus Armandi myles" donated property to La Chaise-Dieu, with the approval of "Agnem dominum castri de Oliergues…et W. frater meus et Yseuz mater nostra", by charter dated Feb 1234, in the presence of "Willelmo de Bafia…"[1024]. "Domina Yseuz domina de Oleargues" confirmed having transferred "castrum suum de Oleargues" to "Agnoni filio suo militi" on his marriage to "Beatricem filiam domini Guillelmi de Baffia jam defunctam", by charter dated Jul 1249[1025]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "Robertus de Velayc avus noster paternus quondam…et domina Yzels uxor quondam eiusdem domini…" for the anniversaries of "…dominæ Yzelsdis…VII Kal Mar…" by charter dated Apr 1272[1026]. m ROBERT de Clermont, son of --- ([1180/95]-1 Oct [1219/1233]).

b) EUSTORGE . A charter dated to [1200/12 Oct 1203] records that "Agno de Magnomonte" donated property to Chaise-Dieu and that "Agno filius prenominati Agnonis" confirmed the donations and added his own donations, witnessed by "Eustorgius frater ipsius Agnonis…domina Ermengardis uxor ipsius Agno, Judeta, Izeudis filie eiusdem Agnonis"[1027].

1. ROBERT de Clermont ([1180/95]-1 Oct [1219/1233]). The parentage of Robert de Clermont is uncertain. The charter dated Apr 1210, quoted below, which identifies him as "avunculus" of Hugues Prior of Sauxillanges appears to be the only document on which speculation about his ancestry can be based. Hugues Prior of Sauxillanges has been identified as the son of Marie d’Auvergne, daughter of Robert [IV] Comte d’Auvergne, and her husband Albert [II] Seigneur de la Tour-du-Pin[1028]. If that identification is correct, Robert de Clermont would have been Robert, son of Robert [IV] Comte d’Auvergne. However, Baluze points out that there is no proof that Hugues, son of Albert [II] de la Tour-du-Pin, was ever prior of Sauxillanges[1029]. Drouot identifies Robert de Clermont, following "Boudet", as the son of Guillaume [VIII] Comte d’Auvergne and therefore the brother of Comte Robert [IV][1030]. He makes no suggestion about the identity of Hugues Prior de Sauxillanges, but in any case the estimated birth date of Robert de Clermont (which is calculated working back from the estimated birth date of his great-granddaughter Iseut d’Olliergues, which is reasonably robust) indicates that the Drouot/Boudet hypothesis is unworkable as the children of Comte Guillaume [VIII] are unlikely to have been born much later than the 1140s. A third possibility, indicated by the reference to "Clermont", is that he was a member of the family of the Dauphins d’Auvergne, Comtes de Clermont. If that hypothesis is correct, the chronology dictates that he must have been Robert, son of Dauphin d’Auvergne Comte de Clermont, although Hugues Prior of Sauxillanges would still remain unidentified. Baluze highlights a fourth possibility, which is that Robert was not related at all to the Auvergne families because "tous ces embarras…pourroient avec beaucoup de raison faire penser que le surnom de Clairmont estant un surnom fort commun, il auroit esté pris par quelque Seigneur issu de la race des anciens Comtes ou Seigneurs du Vellay"[1031]. "W. de Jouz et Bernardus frater eius, et Poncius et Anselmus de Jouz" swore homage to "Roberto de Claromonte domino de Oleargues, de Turre, de Jouz et de Rocha Servera" by charter dated 5 Apr 1208[1032]. "Hugo prior Celsiniacensis" agreed with "Roberto de Claromonte avunculo nostro" to defend the fortress of Augerolles by charter dated Apr 1210[1033]. "R. de Velai…" witnessed the testament of "Henricus comes Ruthenensis" dated 1219[1034]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "Robertus de Velayc avus noster paternus quondam…" for the anniversaries of "domini R. de Velayc pridie Id Oct…" by charter dated Apr 1272[1035]. m ISEUT de Meymont, daughter of AGNON [Agne] [IV] de Meymont Seigneur d’Olliergues & his wife Ermengarde --- (-23 Feb 1250 or after). "Gaufridus Armandi myles" donated property to La Chaise-Dieu, with the approval of "Agnem dominum castri de Oliergues…et W. frater meus et Yseuz mater nostra", by charter dated Feb 1234, in the presence of "Willelmo de Bafia…"[1036]. "Domina Yseuz domina de Oleargues" confirmed having transferred "castrum suum de Oleargues" to "Agnoni filio suo militi" on his marriage to "Beatricem filiam domini Guillelmi de Baffia jam defunctam", by charter dated Jul 1249[1037]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "Robertus de Velayc avus noster paternus quondam…et domina Yzels uxor quondam eiusdem domini…" for the anniversaries of "…dominæ Yzelsdis…VII Kal Mar…" by charter dated Apr 1272[1038]. Robert & his wife had three children:

a) AGNON [Agne] [V] de Meymont ([1205/15]-before Oct 1252, bur Vauluisant). "Gaufridus Armandi myles" donated property to La Chaise-Dieu, with the approval of "Agnem dominum castri de Oliergues…et W. frater meus et Yseuz mater nostra", by charter dated Feb 1234, in the presence of "Willelmo de Bafia…"[1039]. "Guido dominus Thyernensis" granted "feudum…in castello Magnimontis" to "Agnoni de Magnomonte militi", with the approval of "domini Guidonis comitis Nivernensis et Forensis", by charter dated Aug 1237[1040]. "Stephanus dominus de Maymunt" sold "castrum de Mayinmunt" to "domino meo Guigoni…comiti Nivernensi et Forensi", except for "terra de Dimeses" belonging to "Roberti fratris mei", by charter dated 18 Apr 1238[1041]. "Willelmus comes Claromontensis" notified a commitment made by "Agno de Magnomonte dominus de Oliergues" by charter dated May 1244[1042]. "Margarita domina de Montislauro et…Eraclius eius filius" lent money to "dominum Agne de Maimont dominum d’Oleargues" by charter dated 1247[1043]. "Domina Yseuz domina de Oleargues" confirmed having transferred "castrum suum de Oleargues" to "Agnoni filio suo militi" on his marriage to "Beatricem filiam domini Guillelmi de Baffia jam defunctam", by charter dated Jul 1249[1044]. m ([1231]) BEATRIX de Baffie, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Seigneur de Baffia & his wife S--- de Forez ([1215/25]-4 Apr, 1249 or before). "Domina Yseuz domina de Oleargues" confirmed having transferred "castrum suum de Oleargues" to "Agnoni filio suo militi" on his marriage to "Beatricem filiam domini Guillelmi de Baffia jam defunctam", by charter dated Jul 1249[1045]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "…domina Beatrix mater nostra quondam…" for the anniversaries of "…dominæ Beatricis…pridie Non Apr…" by charter dated Apr 1272[1046]. Agnon [V] & his wife had two children:

i) AGNON [Agne] [VI] d’Olliergues ([1230/40]-after Mar 1273). Seigneur d’Olliergues. "Bertrans de la Tor chavaleyrs senhor d’Oliergues" confirmed the customs granted to the town of Olliergues by "nostre brus Mosen Agnes de Maumont seniers d’Olierguers", the latter specifying that he renounced any rights to withdraw such customs because he was "a mener edat", by charter dated Oct 1252, in the presence of "Willelmo de Bafia…"[1047]. The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution and states that, if he inherits, he should provide for "domino Guidoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo canonicus Lugdunensis…Hugoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo fratri eiusdem canonici Guidonis…consanguineo meo domino Ano domino d’Oliergue…Guillelmo de Rossilione consanguineo meo"[1048]. "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "Robertus de Velayc avus noster paternus quondam…et domina Yzels uxor quondam eiusdem domini…et dominus Agno pater noster quondam…domina Beatrix mater nostra quondam…domina Margarita de Montebuxerio amita nostra quondam…domina Aelys uxor quondam nostra" for the anniversaries of "domini R. de Velayc pridie Id Oct…dominæ Yzelsdis…VII Kal Mar…dominæ Beatricis…pridie Non Apr…domina Margaritæ de Montebuxerio VII Id Jul…dominæ Aelis…in crastino S. Michaelis" by charter dated Apr 1272[1049]. "Agno de Magnomonte dominus d’Oleyergues" confirmed owing debts "pro dote sua" to "dominæ Helyenor relictæ bonæ memoriæ domini Guillelmi quondam domini de Baffia junioris…avunculi nostri" by charter dated Mar 1273[1050]. m ([1260]) ALIX de Breuil, daughter of ROBERT de Courcelles Seigneur de Breuil & his wife Philippa ---[1051] (after 1241-28 Sep 1271 or before). "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "…domina Aelys uxor quondam nostra" for the anniversaries of "…dominæ Aelis…in crastino S. Michaelis" by charter dated Apr 1272[1052]. Agnon [VI] & his wife had two children:

(a) BEATRIX d’Olliergues (-after Jul 1304, bur Clermont Cordeliers). Dame d’Olliergues. “Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis olim domini d’Oliergues militis” and “Hyzelt d’Oliergues eius soror...”, both “majores XII annis”, with “Margarita sorore quondam dicti domini Agnonis”, with the consent of “dictæ Margaritæ et domini Roberti domini Brolii, avunculi, et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militis et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Brocco prioris Bulhionis, cognatorum ipsarum sororem...et...amicorum earundem sororum...domini Bertrandi de Chalanco et domini Raymundi Ferriol, militum, et domini Guillelmi de Monterevello prepositi Aniciensis”, agreed the division of their father’s succession by charter dated 15 Jan 1276[1053]. The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre" and "Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis quondam domini d’Oliergues", with the advice of "Margaritæ sororis quondam dicti domini Agnonis et Roberti domini Brolii avunculi ipsius Beatricis et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militum et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Broco prioris Bulhionis cognatorum ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 10 Jan 1275[1054]. "Domina Beatrix de Olergio relicta…domini Bertrandi quondam domini de Turre militis defuncti, tutrix…Bernardi, Bertrandi, Guillelmi, Agnonis et Delphinæ liberorum impuberum ipsius Beatricis et dicti militis quondam viri sui" listed the 15 castles which she held, by charter dated 27 Jul 1288[1055]. "Aymericus de Rupe domicellus dominus de Montilio" acknowledged to "Beatrice de Olyergio domina de Turre" having received the dowry for his marriage to "Delphiniæ de Turre uxoris meæ" by charter dated end-Dec 1292[1056]. The testament of "Yzeu domina Yseuz domina d’Anjo filia quondam...Agnonis domini d’Oliergues et Magnimontis", dated 12 Mar 1293 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "Delfinæ neptæ meæ filiæ dominæ Beatricis de Turres sororis meæ...pro ipsa maritanda...consorti meo Guigone de Rossillone domino d’Anjo...sorori meæ...Beatrici dominæ de Turre", appointed "ventrem meum" as her heir, substituting "Girardum filium meum...Beatricem sororem meam uxorem quondam domini de Turre in Alvernia dominam d’Oliergues et...eius liberos nepotes meos"[1057]. The testament of "Dalphina de Turre relicta quondam Aymerici de Rupe domini eiusdem loci", dated 1299, appoints "dominam Beatricem d’Olyergue dominam de Turre…" among her executors[1058]. "Bernardus dominus de Turre et Bertrandus de Turre eius frater" divided their inheritance, in the presence of "domina Beatrice de Olierguio domina de Turre", by charter dated Jul 1304[1059]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VII Id Mai" of "Beatrix domina de Turre et de Oliargues hic sepulta"[1060]. m (contract 10 Jan 1275) BERTRAND [V] de la Tour, son of BERNARD [IV] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Yolande --- (-24 Nov [1286 or 1287], bur Clermont Cordeliers). He succeeded his father in 1276 as Seigneur de la Tour.

(b) ISEUT d’Olliergues (before 1263-25 Mar 1294, bur Vienne Sainte-Colombe). “Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis olim domini d’Oliergues militis” and “Hyzelt d’Oliergues eius soror...”, both “majores XII annis”, with “Margarita sorore quondam dicti domini Agnonis”, with the consent of “dictæ Margaritæ et domini Roberti domini Brolii, avunculi, et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militis et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Brocco prioris Bulhionis, cognatorum ipsarum sororem...et...amicorum earundem sororum...domini Bertrandi de Chalanco et domini Raymundi Ferriol, militum, et domini Guillelmi de Monterevello prepositi Aniciensis”, agreed the division of their father’s succession by charter dated 15 Jan 1276[1061]. Dame de Meymont. Baluze records her parentage and marriage but does not provide the reference to the primary source on which he bases this statement[1062]. The testament of "Yzeu domina Yseuz domina d’Anjo filia quondam...Agnonis domini d’Oliergues et Magnimontis", dated 12 Mar 1293 (O.S.), chose burial “in cimiterio fratrum Minorum Viennæ”, bequeathed property to "Delfinæ neptæ meæ filiæ dominæ Beatricis de Turres sororis meæ...pro ipsa maritanda...consorti meo Guigone de Rossillone domino d’Anjo...sorori meæ...Beatrici dominæ de Turre", appointed "ventrem meum" as her heir, substituting "Girardum filium meum...Beatricem sororem meam uxorem quondam domini de Turre in Alvernia dominam d’Oliergues et...eius liberos nepotes meos"[1063]. An epitaph records the death 25 Mar 1294 of “Izeux de Aliergues femme de Guigues de Roussillon seigneur de Serrières et d’Anjou”[1064]. An epitaph at Vienne Sainte-Colombe records the burials of “nobiles domne. domna, Yseux de Aliergue” who died “in festo annunciationis” 1294 and “domna Iacoba de Claromon.” who died “dominica infra octabas apparitionis” 1310 “uxores quondam...Guigonis de Rossilione domni Sarrerie et de Anio” who donated property to the Franciscans at Vienne for the anniversaries “dictarum dominarum”[1065]. m as his first wife, GUIGUES de Roussillon Seigneur de Serrières, de Maymont et d’Anjo, son of GERAUD de Roussillon Seigneur d’Anjo & his wife Mathe de Clermont (-[29 Mar 1316/13 Feb 1320]).

ii) MARGUERITE (-after 10 Jan 1275). The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre" and "Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis quondam domini d’Oliergues", with the advice of "Margaritæ sororis quondam dicti domini Agnonis et Roberti domini Brolii avunculi ipsius Beatricis et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militum et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Broco prioris Bulhionis cognatorum ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 10 Jan 1275[1066].

b) GUILLAUME . "Gaufridus Armandi myles" donated property to La Chaise-Dieu, with the approval of "Agnem dominum castri de Oliergues…et W. frater meus et Yseuz mater nostra", by charter dated Feb 1234, in the presence of "Willelmo de Bafia…"[1067].

c) MARGUERITE (-15 Jul, 1276 or after). "Agno de Magnomonte miles dominus de Oleargis" confirmed donations to "monasterio Vallis lucidæ" made by "…domina Margarita de Montebuxerio amita nostra quondam…" for the anniversaries of "…domina Margaritæ de Montebuxerio VII Id Jul…" by charter dated Apr 1272 [presumably misdated in view of the following document][1068]. “Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis olim domini d’Oliergues militis” and “Hyzelt d’Oliergues eius soror...”, both “majores XII annis”, with “Margarita sorore quondam dicti domini Agnonis”, agreed the division of their father’s succession by charter dated 15 Jan 1276[1069]. m --- Seigneur de Montboissier, son of ---. Four children:

i) HERACLE de Montboissier (-after 13 Jan 1252). The testament of "Héracle de Montboissier", dated 13 Jan 1252, bequeathed "sa part de Saint-Germain-Laval à sa sœur Béatrix veuve d’Aimar de Baudimer, son château de Rochesavine à sa sœur Anfélise femme de Guillaume de Saint-Bonnet, son château de Claveliers à sa sœur Alix femme de Bertrand de Saint-Nectaire, usufruit réservé à sa veuve [Marquise] qui mourut en 1271" and appointed "domni Willelmi de Baffia avunculi mei" as one of his executors[1070]. The precise relationship between Hercule and Guillaume [III] de Baffie (whose sister married Marguerite’s brother, see above) has not yet been ascertained. m MARQUISE, daughter of --- (-1271).

ii) BEATRIX de Montboissier . The testament of "Héracle de Montboissier", dated 13 Jan 1252, bequeathed "sa part de Saint-Germain-Laval à sa sœur Béatrix veuve d’Aimar de Baudimer, son château de Rochesavine à sa sœur Anfélise femme de Guillaume de Saint-Bonnet, son château de Claveliers à sa sœur Alix femme de Bertrand de Saint-Nectaire…"[1071]. m AIMAR de Baudimer, son of --- (-before Jan 1252).

iii) ANFELISE de Montboissier . The testament of "Héracle de Montboissier", dated 13 Jan 1252, bequeathed "sa part de Saint-Germain-Laval à sa sœur Béatrix veuve d’Aimar de Baudimer, son château de Rochesavine à sa sœur Anfélise femme de Guillaume de Saint-Bonnet, son château de Claveliers à sa sœur Alix femme de Bertrand de Saint-Nectaire…"[1072]. m GUILLAUME de Saint-Bonnet, son of --- (-after 14 Jan 1252).

iv) ALIX de Montboissier . The testament of "Héracle de Montboissier", dated 13 Jan 1252, bequeathed "sa part de Saint-Germain-Laval à sa sœur Béatrix veuve d’Aimar de Baudimer, son château de Rochesavine à sa sœur Anfélise femme de Guillaume de Saint-Bonnet, son château de Claveliers à sa sœur Alix femme de Bertrand de Saint-Nectaire…"[1073]. m BERNARD de Saint-Nectaire, son of --- (-after 14 Jan 1252).

BERTRAND de la Tour, son of BERTRAND [V] de la Tour Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Beatrix d’Olliergues (-11 Jan 1329, bur Clermont Franciscan church). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..."[1074]. "Bernardus dominus de Turre et Bertrandus de Turre eius frater" divided their inheritance, in the presence of "domina Beatrice de Olierguio domina de Turre", by charter dated Jul 1304[1075]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. Seigneur de la Roche, de Ravel, de Chastres, de Saint-Donat et de Bagnols 1286. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum minorem Claromontensium", appointed “Agnonem sive Annonetum de Turre filium meum primogenitum” as his heir, made bequests to “Bertrandum filium meum secundo genitum clericum...Perrotum sive Petrum filium meum...Bernardum filium meum...filiam meam...Mascaronam neptem meam uxorem Ægidii Aycelini...Guillelmum Aycelini filium ipsius Mascaronæ et dicti Ægidii Aycelini...Margarita uxor mea”[1076]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "III Id Jan" of “Bertrandi de Turre domini Oliergii”[1077].

m (contract Aug 1314) MARGUERITE Aycelin, daughter of GILLES [I] Aycelin Seigneur de Montaigut & his wife Blanche de Château (-1332 before 18 Feb). The marriage contract between "nobilis vir dominus Ægidius Aycelini miles dominus Montisacuti et nobilis domina Blanchia de Castro eius uxor...et Margarita eorundem conjugum filia emancipata" and "dominus Bertrandus de Turre miles dominus de Olergio" is dated Aug 1314[1078]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...Margarita uxor mea”[1079].

Bertrand & his wife had four children:

1. AGNE [I] de la Tour (-30 Mar 1355, bur Clermont Franciscan church). The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, appointed “Agnonem sive Annonetum de Turre filium meum primogenitum” as his heir[1080]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. "Agnet de la Tour seigneur d’Oliergues" settled disputes with “Pierre de la Tour son frere” regarding the succession of their father by charter dated 5 Aug 1341[1081]. The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium”, appointed “Johannem...filium meum” as his heir, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”, and appointed “avunculus meus Ægidius Aycelini dominus Montisacuti” as executor[1082]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "III Kal Apr" of “Agnes dominus de Olergio”[1083]. m (contract Aug 1341) CATHERINE de Narbonne, daughter of AMALRIC de Narbonne Baron de Talairan & his wife Aude de Clermont (-La Chabasse, Auvergne 20 Oct 1390, bur Clermont Franciscan church). A charter dated Aug 1341 records an agreement between "Naudam de Clarmont dominam de Talerant relictam bone memorie...Amalrici de Narbona domini...de Talerant ac militis defuncti et...Amalricum de Narbona dictæ dominæ Naudæ filium et dicti viri sui...et...domicella Catharina...dominæ Naudæ filia et dicti viri sui...et...Garinum dominum Apcherii et Hugonem Dalmacii dominum de Cosan...Agnonem de Turre dominum Olergii militem...et...Bertrandum dominum de Turre et dominum Ægidium Aycelini juniorem milites" for the marriage between Agne de la Tour and Catherine de Narbonne[1084]. The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”[1085]. "Dame Catherine de Narbonne fame feu...Agne de la Tour chevalier jadis seigneur d’Oliergues" was appointed guardian of “Jehan, Bertrant et Annonet enfans mineurs...dudit feu chevalier et ladite madame” by charter dated 21 Apr 1355[1086]. The testament of "Catherina de Narbona domina Oliergii et de Bidatgiis", dated 5 Apr 1390, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium” with her husband, appointed “Agnonem de Turre militem dominum Olergii...filium meum” as her heir, made bequests to “dominæ Beatrici de Chalanconio filiastræ meæ” and referred to the testament of “Johannis de Turre militis quondam filii mei domini quondam Oliergii”[1087]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "XII Kal Nov" of “Katerinæ de Narbona dominæ de Olergio”[1088]. Agne & his wife had children:

a) JEAN de la Tour (-Compiègne [23 Jul/28 Dec] 1369, bur Clermont Franciscan church). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, appointed “Johannem...filium meum” as his heir[1089]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. "Dame Catherine de Narbonne fame feu...Agne de la Tour chevalier jadis seigneur d’Oliergues" was appointed guardian of “Jehan, Bertrant et Annonet enfans mineurs...dudit feu chevalier et ladite madame” by charter dated 21 Apr 1355[1090]. The testament of "Catherina de Narbona domina Oliergii et de Bidatgiis", dated 5 Apr 1390, referred to the testament of “Johannis de Turre militis quondam filii mei domini quondam Oliergii”[1091]. The testament of "Johannes de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Nov 1365, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium” with his parents, appointed “Ægidium filium meum” as his heir, named “Algayam filiam meam...Agnonem fratrem meum” as successive substitutes, referred to the dowry of “Jordanæ de Bidatgiis olim uxoris meæ”, and appointed “Catherinam de Narbona dominam Oliergii matrem meam” as guardian of his children[1092]. m JOURDAINE de Bidage, daughter of PONS Seigneur de Bidage & his wife Beatrix de Ceyssac (-[28 Dec 1364/Nov 1365]). Dame de Bidage. A charter dated 28 Dec 1364 records that "Johannes de Turre dominus Oliergii miles" appointed “Jordanæ dominæ de Bidatgiis uxoris quondam ipsius domini Johannis” as guardian of “Johannis eius filii alias nominati Guy et filii ac heredis”[1093]. She is named as deceased in her husband’s Nov 1365 testament. Jean & his wife had two children:

i) GILLES de la Tour . A charter dated 28 Dec 1364 records that "Johannes de Turre dominus Oliergii miles" appointed “Jordanæ dominæ de Bidatgiis uxoris quondam ipsius domini Johannis” as guardian of “Johannis eius filii alias nominati Guy et filii ac heredis”[1094]. The testament of "Johannes de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Nov 1365, appointed “Ægidium filium meum” as his heir, named “Algayam filiam meam...Agnonem fratrem meum” as successive substitutes[1095].

ii) ALGUAYE de la Tour (-before Feb 1375). The testament of "Johannes de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Nov 1365, appointed “Ægidium filium meum” as his heir, named “Algayam filiam meam...Agnonem fratrem meum” as successive substitutes[1096]. A charter dated 1373 names "domina Catherina de Narbona domina Oliergii" as guardian of “Algayæ filiæ quondam...Johannis de Turre quondam militis domini quondam Oliergii et...dominæ Jordanæ de Bidatgiis eius uxoris quondam dominæque de Bidatgiis”[1097].

b) BERTRAND de la Tour (-Jun 1365, bur Clermont église des Cordeliers). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”[1098]. "Dame Catherine de Narbonne fame feu...Agne de la Tour chevalier jadis seigneur d’Oliergues" was appointed guardian of “Jehan, Bertrant et Annonet enfans mineurs...dudit feu chevalier et ladite madame” by charter dated 21 Apr 1355[1099].

c) AGNE [II] de la Tour (-22 May 1404, bur Clermont Cordeliers). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”, requesting that Agne entered the order of St. John of Jerusalem[1100]. Seigneur d’Olliergues.

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d) ALGUAYE de la Tour . The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”[1101].

2. BERTRAND de la Tour . The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “Bertrandum filium meum secundo genitum clericum...Perrotum sive Petrum filium meum...Bernardum filium meum...”[1102].

3. PIERRE de la Tour (-after 11 Sep 1348, bur Clermont convent of the Cordeliers). The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “Bertrandum filium meum secundo genitum clericum...Perrotum sive Petrum filium meum...Bernardum filium meum...”[1103]. "Agnet de la Tour seigneur d’Oliergues" settled disputes with “Pierre de la Tour son frere” regarding the succession of their father by charter dated 5 Aug 1341[1104]. The testament of "Pierre dit Perrot de la Tour clerc, Seigneur de Couteuge et de Siurac", dated 11 Sep 1348, chose burial “dans le couvent des Peres Cordeliers de Clairmont”, appointed “son frere Agnet” as his heir, and “Arbert Aycelin chanoine de Clermont son oncle” as executor[1105].

4. daughter . The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...filiam meam...”[1106].

AGNE [II] de la Tour, son of AGNES [I] de la Tour Seigneur d’Olliergues & his wife Catherine de Narbonne (-22 May 1404, bur Clermont Cordeliers). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Aug 1354, made bequests to “Bertrando filio meo clerico...Agno filius meus...Alguayæ filiæ meæ...dominam Catharinam de Narbona domina Oliergii uxorem meam”, requesting that Agne entered the order of St. John of Jerusalem[1107]. "Dame Catherine de Narbonne fame feu...Agne de la Tour chevalier jadis seigneur d’Oliergues" was appointed guardian of “Jehan, Bertrant et Annonet enfans mineurs...dudit feu chevalier et ladite madame” by charter dated 21 Apr 1355[1108]. The testament of "Johannes de Turre miles dominus de Oliergio", dated Nov 1365, appointed “Ægidium filium meum” as his heir, named “Algayam filiam meam...Agnonem fratrem meum” as successive substitutes[1109]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium” in the tomb of his parents, appointed “Ludovicum filium meum...primogenitum” as his heir, with “Johannem filium meum...Agnonem filium meum” as successive substitutes, bequeathed property to “Catherina filia mea...Yzabellis filia mea...Beatrici de Chalanconio uxori meæ”[1110]. The testament of "Catherina de Narbona domina Oliergii et de Bidatgiis", dated 5 Apr 1390, “Agnonem de Turre militem dominum Olergii...filium meum” as her heir[1111]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "XI Kal Jun" 1404 of “Agnes de Turre dominus de Olergiis”[1112].

m (contract 16 Feb 1373) BEATRIX de Chalencon, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Chalencon & his wife Valpurge de Polignac (-28 Nov after 1420). The marriage contract between "Agnonem de Turre dominum d’Oliergues" and “Beatricem filiam...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio” is dated 16 Feb 1372 (O.S.), in the presence of “Guillelmo de Chalanconio præposito ecclesiæ beatæ Mariæ Aniciensis ac Rothomagensis et Tornacensis ecclesiarum thesaurario...domino Guillelmo de Talhaco milite...Godafredo domino de Montemaurino, Guillelmo eius fratre domicello”, witnessed by “domino Johanne de Sollempniaco filio...domini Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci...”[1113]. The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, bequeathed property to “Catherina filia mea...Yzabellis filia mea...Beatrici de Chalanconio uxori meæ”[1114]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "IV Kal Dec" 1404 of “Beatrix de Chalanco domina de Olergio”[1115].

Agne [II] & his wife had eleven children:

1. LOUIS de la Tour (-after Oct 1382). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, appointed “Ludovicum filium meum...primogenitum” as his heir[1116].

2. CATHERINE de la Tour (-after 13 Dec 1430). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, bequeathed property to “Catherina filia mea...Yzabellis filia mea...Beatrici de Chalanconio uxori meæ”[1117]. m [early Oct] 1388) JEAN de Talaru Seigneur de Chalmazel, son of MATHIEU de Talaru Seigneur de Nouailly & his wife Beatrix de Marcilly Dame de Chalmazel en Forez (-after 1416).

3. JEAN de la Tour (-after Oct 1382). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium” in the tomb of his parents, appointed “Ludovicum filium meum...primogenitum” as his heir, with “Johannem filium meum...Agnonem filium meum” as successive substitutes[1118].

4. AGNE [III] de la Tour (-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, chose burial “in ecclesia fratrum minorum Claromontensium” in the tomb of his parents, appointed “Ludovicum filium meum...primogenitum” as his heir, with “Johannem filium meum...Agnonem filium meum” as successive substitutes[1119]. "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1120]. "Bertrandus de Turre filius quondam defuncti...Agne de Turre militis domini de Oliergio, de Murato de Caires et du Biatge et...dominæ Beatricis de Chalenconio quondam uxoris dicti Agne de Turre" granted “partem...in castro et villa Oliergii, castelli Agnonis, Murat de Caires, Bidatgiis” to “Agne de Turre domino Oliergii militis eius fratri primogenito” in return for an annual pension for life by charter dated 1413[1121]. A charter dated 7 Sep 1453 records that "Agne de la Tour" was killed at Agincourt[1122]. m (contract 6 Feb [1412/13]) as her first husband, ALIX de Vendat, daughter of GUILLAUME de Vendat & his wife Philippine de Veauce (-after 1431). The marriage contract between "Agne de la Tour chevalier seigneur d’Oliergues" and “Alienor de Vichy dame d’Abret et de S. George et Alips de Vendac fille et heritiere universal de feu monseigneur Guillaume de Vendac qui fu fils...de ladite Dame Alienor” is dated 6 Feb 1412 (O.S.?), in the presence of “messire Guillaume de la Tour arcediacre de saint Flour frere dudit seigneur d’Oliergues”[1123]. She married secondly Louis [II] Seigneur de Montboissier. She married thirdly Henri de Langeac Seigneur de Cussé. Agne [III] & his wife had one child:

a) ANTOINETTE de la Tour (posthumously [Nov 1415/early 1416]-after 7 Sep 1453). "Guillaume de la Tour seigneur...d’Oliergues" transferred “ladite baronie d’Oliergues...” to “Bertrand de la Tour escuyer son frere germain...et de ses hoirs masles”, provided the latter granted dowry to “damoezelle Antonie de la Tour” when she reached marriageable age, by charter dated 22 Jun 1417[1124]. Letters of Charles VII King of France dated 22 May 1446, relating to the succession of “Agne de la Tour en son vivant seigneur d’Oliergues”, record that his niece “Anthonie” had married “feu Iacques seigneur de Monteilh” and after his death “Iacques de Bourbon seigneur d’Aubigny” who four years previously had claimed property of “feu second Agne de la Tour son pere” in the name of his wife[1125]. A charter dated 7 Sep 1453 records that "Jaques de Bourbon seigneur d’Aubeigny, d’Oliergue et de Rochefort et...Antonie de la Tour sa femme" had received the succession of “feu Agne de la Tour en son vivant chevalier et ayeul paternel de ladite Antonie...seigneur d’Oliergues et de Murat de Cayeres et de Bains en partie...” and of “Agne son pere...[et] dame Alips de Vendac” who was pregnant with Antoinette when her father was killed at Agincourt, Antoinette having married firstly “Jacques Aubert seigneur de Monteil” and her present husband after about six years of widowhood[1126]. m firstly (contract 22 Jan 1431) JACQUES Aubert Seigneur de Monteil de Gelat, de la Roche d'Agoux et d'Entragues, son of --- (-[1436]). m secondly ([1442]) JACQUES de Bourbon, son of JEAN de Bourbon Seigneur de Carency & his second wife Jeanne de Vendômois (-after 1493). Seigneur de Rochefort Aug 1451. Seigneur d’Aubigny et des Combles 11 Sep 1463. Seigneur de Carency 1469.

5. ISABELLE de la Tour (-before 1430). The testament of "Agno de Turre miles dominus Oliergii", dated Oct 1382, bequeathed property to “Catherina filia mea...Yzabellis filia mea...Beatrici de Chalanconio uxori meæ”[1127]. m ([7 Oct] 1397) LOUIS Seigneur de Diene, son of ---.

6. GUILLAUME de la Tour (after Oct 1382-22 Jun 1470, bur Rodez Cathedral). "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1128]. Deacon of Clermont Saint-Pierre: "Agne de Turre dominus de Oliergio miles filius quondam bonæ memoriæ...Agne de Turre militis quondam domini dicti loci de Oliergio" granted property to “domina Beatrix de Turre soror germana dicti domini Agne...filiaque quondam etiam dicti Agne...et Beatricis...” on entering religion by charter dated 9 Jun 1408, witnessed by “Guillelmo de Turre decano S. Petri Claromontensis...”[1129]. Archdeacon of Saint-Flour: the marriage contract between "Agne de la Tour chevalier seigneur d’Oliergues" and “Alienor de Vichy dame d’Abret et de S. George et Alips de Vendac fille et heritiere universal de feu monseigneur Guillaume de Vendac qui fu fils...de ladite Dame Alienor” is dated 6 Feb 1412 (O.S.?), in the presence of “messire Guillaume de la Tour arcediacre de saint Flour frere dudit seigneur d’Oliergues”[1130]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. He inherited the seigneurie from his brother Agne [III] but transferred it to his younger brother Bertrand [II]: "Guillaume de la Tour seigneur...d’Oliergues" transferred “ladite baronie d’Oliergues...” to “Bertrand de la Tour escuyer son frere germain...et de ses hoirs masles”, provided the latter granted dowry to “damoezelle Antonie de la Tour” when she reached marriageable age, by charter dated 22 Jun 1417[1131]. Bishop of Rodez 1419, resigned 1457. Patriarch of Antioch 1457. The testament of "Guillermus de Turre olim...episcopus Ruthen. nunc...patriarcha Antiochenus", dated 3 Nov 1461 (codicil dated 22 Nov 1469), chose burial “in ecclesiam cathedralem beatæ Mariæ civitatis Ruthenæ”, bequeathed dowries to “duabus primis filiabus...nepotis mei...Agnonis de Turre vicecomitis Turennæ domini de Olergiis”, appointed “nepotem meum...Agnonem de Turre vicecomitem Turennæ dominum de Olergio” as his heir[1132]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "X Kal Jul" of “domini Guillelmi de Turre de Olergiis patriarchæ Antiocheni” and his donation[1133].

7. PIERRE de la Tour (-before 1416). "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1134]. Monk.

8. BERTRAND [II] de la Tour (-La Chabasse en Auvergne 1450, bur La Chabasse, transferred to Clermont Cordeliers). "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1135]. "Bertrandus de Turre filius quondam defuncti...Agne de Turre militis domini de Oliergio, de Murato, de Caires et du Biatge et...dominæ Beatricis de Chalenconio quondam uxoris dicti Agne de Turre" granted “partem...in castro et villa Oliergii, castelli Agnonis, Murat de Caires, Bidatgiis” to “Agne de Turre domino Oliergii militis eius fratri primogenito” in return for an annual pension for life by charter dated 1413[1136]. Seigneur d’Olliergues. "Guillaume de la Tour seigneur...d’Oliergues" transferred “ladite baronie d’Oliergues...” to “Bertrand de la Tour escuyer son frere germain...et de ses hoirs masles”, provided the latter granted dowry to “damoezelle Antonie de la Tour” when she reached marriageable age, by charter dated 22 Jun 1417[1137]. Bertrand [II] presumably suffered from some mental or physical incapacity, as shown by the charter dated 28/29 Feb 1444 (O.S.) quoted below which replaced him as guardian of his son Agne [IV]. m firstly (contract 20 Jun 1423) MARGUERITE de Beaufort, daughter of NICOLAS de Beaufort Seigneur de Limeuil & his second wife Mathe de Montaut. The marriage contract between "Bertrandus de Turre domicellus dominus de Olergio" and “domicella Margarita de Beaufort filia quondam defunctorum...Nicolai de Beaufort domini de Limeulh et Mathe de Mucidan” is dated 20 Jun 1423[1138]. m secondly (contract 30 Jun 1439) as her second husband, ANNETTE [Jeanne] d’Apchon, widow of GUY de Pesteilh Seigneur de Pesteilh et de Fontanges, daughter of LOUIS Seigneur d’Apchon & his wife --- (-before Aug 1456). The marriage contract between "Bertrand de la Tour escuyer seigneur d’Oliergues" and “dame Agnete d’Apchon veuve de feu messire Guy de Pesteilh jadis chevalier seigneur de Pesteilh et de Fontanges” is dated 30 Jun 1439[1139]. Bertrand [II] & his wife had one child:

a) AGNE [IV] de la Tour (-28 Jan 1481, bur Brive église des Cordeliers). A charter dated 28/29 Feb 1444 (O.S.) records that “Guillaume de la Tour evesque de Rhodez son oncle germain paternel, monseigneur le comte de Boulogne et d’Auvergne...et aussi comme curateurs dudit Bertrand...son pere” were appointed guardians of "Anne de la Tour fils de...Bertrand de la Tour seigneur d’Oliergues...mineur de vingt et cinq ans" in place of his father to pass certain contracts[1140]. Vicomte de Turenne, de iure uxoris. Seigneur d’Olliergues.

- VICOMTES de TURENNE.

9. JEAN de la Tour (-Rhodes before 1416). "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1141]. Knight of St John of Jerusalem.

10. MARGUERITE de la Tour . "Johannes de Turre clericus filius quondam...Agne de la Tour militis dominique quondam de Oliergio et dominæ Beatricis de Chalanconio quondam conjugem" divided his property between “Agnone de Turre domicello dominoque nunc dicti loci de Oliergio fratre suo germano...Guillelmo, Petro, Bertrando de Turre fratribus suis et Margareta eorum sorore” on becoming a knight of St John by charter dated 1404[1142].

11. BEATRIX de la Tour . "Agne de Turre dominus de Oliergio miles filius quondam bonæ memoriæ...Agne de Turre militis quondam domini dicti loci de Oliergio" granted property to “domina Beatrix de Turre soror germana dicti domini Agne...filiaque quondam etiam dicti Agne...et Beatricis...” on entering religion by charter dated 9 Jun 1408, witnessed by “Guillelmo de Turre decano S. Petri Claromontensis...”[1143].

Chapter 13. VICOMTES de POLIGNAC

Polignac is located just north of Le Puy-en-Velay, in the present-day French département of Haute-Loire, arrondissement Le-Puy-en-Velay. The Polignac family can be reconstructed reliably with Jacotin’s collection of source material published between 1898 and 1905[1144]. Chabron’s 1625 Histoire de la maison de Polignac is useful in citing reference material which has presumably since disappeared but is not error free. Unfortunately, Chorier did not provide citations or quoted extracts from the documents.

The original Polignac family is shown in Part A, the Seigneurs de Chalencon in Part B., and the later Vicomtes de Polignac (of the family of the seigneurs de Chalencon, who inherited the vicomté in [1420]) are in Part C.

A. VICOMTES de POLIGNAC until [1420]

The names of the early vicomtes de Polignac indicate close family relationships with the early vicomtes d’Auvergne (see Chapter 1.B of the present document). In the case of Armand [II], it is not even clear whether he was vicomte de Polignac or vicomte d’Auvergne. It has not yet proved possible to identity all the relevant family relationships.

1. ARMAND [I] . Vicomte . He is named in the undated charter of his son Armand [II] quoted below. m ---. The name of Armand’s wife is not named. Armand [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ARMAND [II] (-after 31 Oct 909). Vicomte [de Polignac?]. Vicomte [d’Auvergne?]. An undated charter, dated to end-9th century, records that “Armanno...filii Armanni vicecomitis” donated land “in comitatu Vellaico...cum ecclesia Sancti Georgii in Vetulæ præastio civitatis” to Tournus[1145]. "Armandus [signed "Armandi vicecomitis"] et uxor mea Bertildis" donated property "in villa…Rilago [Rilhac]…in comitatu Brivatensi" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Aug [896][1146]. “Armandus vicecomes et uxor mea Bertildis” donated land “in villa...Fontanas” [Fontannes] to Brioude Saint-Julien by charter dated [1/29] Aug 898[1147]. "Armandus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Bertildi", by charter dated 10 Mar [902], signed by "Guillelmi"[1148]. "Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem" donated property "in pago Brivatensi in…aice Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated 1 Nov [905][1149]. “Armandus” donated land “in patria Arvernica, in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa...Fontanas...” to Fontannes Notre-Dame, with the consent of “uxore mea Bertildi”, by charter dated 10 Mar 906[1150]. “Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem” recorded the usufruit in land “in villa...Fontanas...” by charter dated 31 Oct 909[1151]. "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[1152]. m BERTILDE, daughter of --- (-after 31 Oct 909). "Armandus [signed "Armandi vicecomitis"] et uxor mea Bertildis" donated property "in villa…Rilago [Rilhac]…in comitatu Brivatensi" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated Aug [896][1153]. “Armandus vicecomes et uxor mea Bertildis” donated land “in villa...Fontanas” [Fontannes] to Brioude Saint-Julien by charter dated [1/29] Aug 898[1154]. "Armandus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Bertildi", by charter dated 10 Mar [902], signed by "Guillelmi"[1155]. "Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem" donated property "in pago Brivatensi in…aice Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated 1 Nov [905][1156]. “Armandus” donated land “in patria Arvernica, in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa...Fontanas...” to Fontannes Notre-Dame, with the consent of “uxore mea Bertildi”, by charter dated 10 Mar 906[1157]. “Armandum et uxorem eius Bertildem” recorded the usufruit in land “in villa...Fontanas...” by charter dated 31 Oct 909[1158]. "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[1159]. Armand [II] & his wife had [two or more] children:

i) [two or more] children (-before 8 Dec [927]). "Bernardus et Arlebaldus" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi in villa…Fontanas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "Armandi et Bertildis filiorumque", by charter dated 8 Dec [927], signed by "Bernardi…Arlebaldi episcopi…"[1160].

The name Rigaud suggests a relationship with the family of Eustorge [I] Vicomte d’Auvergne (see Chapter 1.B), whose possible third son is named above as Rigaud [III], maybe through the female line. "Rigaud [III]" is named in the charter dated 20 Jan [911] under which "Rotbertus…vicecomes et Bernardus archidiaconus necnon et Ava cum filiis suis Rigaldo et Ostorgio" confirmed "eleemosinarii quondam Rigaldi" and donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Telamitensi in vicaria Ambronensi in villa…Bregonna" to Saint-Julien de Brioude dated 20 Jan [911], signed by "Armandi…"[1161]. This charter does not explain the relationship between the three main donors. However, it is possible that they were two brothers and their sister-in-law who confirmed the donations of their deceased brother, father of the two named children. The names Bertrand and Pons introduced into the family of the vicomtes de Polignac after Vicomte Dalmas [I] suggests a connection with the comtes de Gévaudan (see TOULOUSE-NORTHERN & EASTERN), possibly through the Engelberge, second wife of Dalmas [I].

1. RIGAUD [I] (-before [899]). "Stephanus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villari…Ad illo Montilio…in vicaria de Cantilio, apsitatem…Baurianicas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the soul of "genitoris mei Rigaldi", by charter dated Jul [899], signed by "Hermengardis uxoris ipsius Stephani, Dalmatii"[1162]. m ---. The name of Rigaud’s wife is not known. Rigaud & his wife had two children:

a) RIGAUD [II] . "Stephanus [signed "Stephanus vicecomes") in vice germani mei Rigaldi" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Loberias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for his soul and those of "Isembardi sive Nicetii", by undated charter[1163].

b) ETIENNE [I] (-before [915]). Vicomte. "Stephanus [signed "Stephanus vicecomes") in vice germani mei Rigaldi" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villa…Loberias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for his soul and those of "Isembardi sive Nicetii", by undated charter[1164]. "Stephanus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villari…Ad illo Montilio…in vicaria de Cantilio, apsitatem…Baurianicas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the soul of "genitoris mei Rigaldi", by charter dated Jul [899], signed by "Hermengardis uxoris ipsius Stephani, Dalmatii"[1165]. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-before [915]). "Stephanus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villari…Ad illo Montilio…in vicaria de Cantilio, apsitatem…Baurianicas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the soul of "genitoris mei Rigaldi", by charter dated Jul [899], signed by "Hermengardis uxoris ipsius Stephani, Dalmatii"[1166]. "Dalmacius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi…curtem…Luberias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitore meo Stephano ac genitrice mea Ermengardi", by charter dated 28 Aug [915], signed by "Bertanæ conjugis ipsius Dalmacii, Icterii"[1167]. Etienne & his wife had one child:

i) DALMAS [I] (-after [954]). "Stephanus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in comitatu Brivatensi in villari…Ad illo Montilio…in vicaria de Cantilio, apsitatem…Baurianicas" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the soul of "genitoris mei Rigaldi", by charter dated Jul [899], signed by "Hermengardis uxoris ipsius Stephani, Dalmatii"[1168]. Vicomte. "Dalmacius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi…curtem…Luberias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitore meo Stephano ac genitrice mea Ermengardi", by charter dated 28 Aug [915], signed by "Bertanæ conjugis ipsius Dalmacii, Icterii"[1169]. "Dalmatius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Brivatensi…in villa…Lotberias…villam…Barro…Vedrinas villa" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Ingilberga…Iterio et Beraldo et Stephano Aimono", for the souls of "genitoris mei Stephani et genetricis meæ", by charter dated Mar [918][1170]. "Dalmatius…vicecomes" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Brivatensi in vicaria Vejonensi in villa…Pinata" to the monastery of Brioude by charter dated 3 Jun [923/36][1171]. “Acfredi...comitis...Dalmacii vicecomitis...Bertrandi” witnessed the charter dated 11 Oct 926 in which “Acfredus...comes” donated land “Braciacus...”, for the souls of “genitoris mei Acfredi et genetrice mea Adalendi et avunculis meis Garino atque Guillelmo et fratribus meis Bernardo et...Guillelmo”, to Saint-Julien[1172]. "Dalmatius" donated property "in orbe Arvernico in vice Nonatensi in villa…Cauliaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea…Ingalberga", for the soul of "genitoris mei Stephani", by charter dated Feb [927], signed by "Bertrando, Eustorgio, Icterio, Eldegerio"[1173]. "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[1174]. "Dalmacii vicecomitis…" subscribed a charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Rodravus" donated property "in villa…Siulengias"[1175]. "Guidonis comitis…Dalmacii vicecomitis…" subscribed the charter, dated Mar "regnante Lothario rege Francorum", under which "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii"[1176]. [“Rigaldus” donated “casam...Jo et vineam...et...Bellonus” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to May [957/958], witnessed by “Girberni, Dalmacii vicecomitis, Bertranni vicecomitis, Rotberti vicecomitis, Widonis vicecomitis”[1177]. It is not certain whether the second witness was Dalmas [I] or his son Dalmas [II].] m firstly BERTANE, daughter of --- (-[18 Aug 915/917]). "Dalmacius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu et vicaria Brivatensi…curtem…Luberias" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, for the souls of "genitore meo Stephano ac genitrice mea Ermengardi", by charter dated 28 Aug [915], signed by "Bertanæ conjugis ipsius Dalmacii, Icterii"[1178]. m secondly (before [918]) ENGELBERGE, daughter of ---. "Dalmatius" donated property "in patria Arvernica in comitatu Brivatensi…in villa…Lotberias…villam…Barro…Vedrinas villa" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea Ingilberga…Iterio et Beraldo et Stephano Aimono", for the souls of "genitoris mei Stephani et genetricis meæ", by charter dated Mar [918][1179]. "Dalmatius" donated property "in orbe Arvernico in vice Nonatensi in villa…Cauliaco" to Saint-Julien de Brioude, with the consent of "uxore mea…Ingalberga", for the soul of "genitoris mei Stephani", by charter dated Feb [927], signed by "Bertrando, Eustorgio, Icterio, Eldegerio"[1180]. "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[1181]. "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii", by charter dated Mar "regnante Lothario rege Francorum"[1182]. Dalmas & his [first/second] wife had [one] child:

(a) DALMAS [II] (-after 983). "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[1183]. "Dalmatium et Eldiardem uxorem eius" donated property "in cultura de Novacella" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter date Apr [962/63], signed by "Stephani et Gauzberti"[1184]. [“Rigaldus” donated “casam...Jo et vineam...et...Bellonus” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to May [957/958], witnessed by “Girberni, Dalmacii vicecomitis, Bertranni vicecomitis, Rotberti vicecomitis, Widonis vicecomitis”[1185]. It is not certain whether the second witness was Dalmas [I] or his son Dalmas [II].] “Dalmacius et Gauberta uxor mea” donated land “in comitatu Brivatense...Monte Mejano” to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated [4/11/18/25] Dec 964[1186]. "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii", by charter dated Mar, dated to [979/86] ("regnante Lothario rege Francorum"), subscribed by "Guidonis comitis…Dalmacii vicecomitis…"[1187]. m firstly ALDIARDE, daughter of ---. "Dalmatium et Eldiardem uxorem eius" donated property "in cultura de Novacella" to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter date Apr [962/63][1188]. m secondly ([Apr 963/Dec 964]) GAUBERTE, daughter of ---. “Dalmacius et Gauberta uxor mea” donated land “in comitatu Brivatense...Monte Mejano” to Saint-Julien de Brioude by charter dated [4/11/18/25] Dec 964[1189]. Dalmas [II] & his [first/second] wife had children:

(1) [daughter (-before 962). The genealogy of the Seigneurs de Semur, included in the cartulary of Marcigny-sur-Loire and dated to [1144], names "Jaufrois qui eut la fille de Dalmas Vicomte de Briode" as son of "Joceran et Richoare"[1190]. It is not certain that "Dalmas Vicomte de Briode" refers to Vicomte Dalmas [II], but from a chronological point of view this appears probable. m as his first wife, GEOFFROY de Semur, son of JOCERAN de Semur & his wife Richoara --- (-[1020]). He succeeded his father in [992/94] as Seigneur de Semur.]

Dalmas & his second wife had [two] children:

(b) BERTRAND (-after 979). "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[1191]. Vicomte. [“Rigaldus” donated “casam...Jo et vineam...et...Bellonus” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to May [957/958], witnessed by “Girberni, Dalmacii vicecomitis, Bertranni vicecomitis, Rotberti vicecomitis, Widonis vicecomitis”[1192]. "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii", by charter dated Mar, dated to [979/86] ("regnante Lothario rege Francorum"), subscribed by "Guidonis comitis…Dalmacii vicecomitis…"[1193]. m FOI, daughter of ---. "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii", by charter dated Mar "regnante Lothario rege Francorum"[1194]. Bertrand & his wife had one child:

(1) PONS (-after 979). "Bertrannus…vicecomitis et uxor mea Fides" donated property "curtem…Calcimontis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Dalmatii et matris meæ Ingelbergane et…filii mei Poncii", by charter dated Mar, dated to [979/86] ("regnante Lothario rege Francorum"), subscribed by "Guidonis comitis…Dalmacii vicecomitis…"[1195].

(c) [ETIENNE (-after 28 Aug [936]). "…Dalmacii vicecomitis, Ingelbergæ, Dalmacii filii eius, Bertranni, Stephani, Rotberti vicecomitis, Bertelai, Eustorgii, Bernardi, Guiraldi, Rodrani" signed the charter dated 28 Aug [936] under which "Cunebertus" donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude to found the abbey of Chanteuge[1196]. The positioning of "Stephani" in the list of subscribers suggests that he may have been another son of Dalmas [I], younger than Bertrand.] same person as…? ETIENNE (-after Nov 954). Boudet suggests this co-identity[1197]. Vicomte. "Sthephanus vicecomes" donated property "in villa…Altrenacum sita in Valle Amblavense" to Chamalières-sur-Loire en Velay by charter dated 952 witnessed by "uxor sua Bliosindis, Eraclius, Asterius, Guido"[1198]. "Stephano vicecomite et uxore eius Bliosinda" donated "in villa…Bargitas in pago Vellaico" to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre by charter dated Nov 954[1199]. m BLIOSINDE, daughter of --- (-after Nov 954). "Sthephanus vicecomes" donated property "in villa…Altrenacum sita in Valle Amblavense" to Chamalières-sur-Loire en Velay by charter dated 952 witnessed by "uxor sua Bliosindis, Eraclius, Asterius, Guido"[1200]. "Stephano vicecomite et uxore eius Bliosinda" donated "in villa…Bargitas in pago Vellaico" to the abbey of Saint-Chaffre by charter dated Nov 954[1201].

It is possible that Vicomtes Robert and Guy were the same persons as those shown in Chapter 1.B as vicomtes d’Auvergne.

1. ROBERT . Vicomte. “Rigaldus” donated “casam...Jo et vineam...et...Bellonus” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to May [957/958], witnessed by “Girberni, Dalmacii vicecomitis, Bertranni vicecomitis, Rotberti vicecomitis, Widonis vicecomitis”[1202].

2. GUY . Vicomte. “Rigaldus” donated “casam...Jo et vineam...et...Bellonus” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to May [957/958], witnessed by “Girberni, Dalmacii vicecomitis, Bertranni vicecomitis, Rotberti vicecomitis, Widonis vicecomitis”[1203].

The primary source which confirms the relationship between Armand [III] and the earlier Vicomtes de Polignac has not been identified, although his name indicates a close connection with Armand [I] and his son Armand [II]. Jacotin shows Armand [III] as the son of “Agne (993-996)” whom he shows as the son of “Etienne (945-995)” and his wife Bliosinde (see above)[1204]. The corresponding primary sources have not been identified.

1. ARMAND [III] (-after 6 Oct 1062). Vicomte de Polignac. “Arimandus vicecomes...” witnessed the [1021/28] charter which records that “Airaldus et Aia cum filiis suis” donated property “in villa de Marteto” to Chamalières Saint-Gilles[1205]. The Histoire Générale de Languedoc quotes a charter which names "Armand vicomte de Polignac…sa femme Adelaide et leurs fils Etienne, Guillaume et Pons"[1206]. "Etienne Evêque de Clermont" donated the church of Saint Andeol de Polignac to the abbey of Pebrac en Auvergne, with the consent of "Armand vicomte de Polignac son père", by charted dated 6 Oct 1062, subscribed by "Guillaume et Pons fils du vicomte"[1207]. “Armandus vicecomes” donated “sancto Andeolo mansum unum in Podemniaco...del Col et Furno et las Dagodenas”, for his soul and that of “Adalaisis meæ uxoris et...filiorum meorum et filiarum”, and after his father’s death “Stephanus Inscindens Ferrum...Aniciensis patriæ episcopi” confirmed the donation and donated other property as requested by “Poncio vicecomite meo nepote atque fratre suo Eraclio et horum matre”, by charter dated 14 Oct 1075[1208]. m ADELAIDE, daughter of ---. The Histoire Générale de Languedoc quotes a charter which names "Armand vicomte de Polignac…sa femme Adelaide et leurs fils Etienne, Guillaume et Pons"[1209]. Armand & his wife had [six or more] children:

a) GUILLAUME (-[1076]). The Histoire Générale de Languedoc quotes a charter which names "Armand vicomte de Polignac…sa femme Adelaide et leurs fils Etienne, Guillaume et Pons"[1210]. "Etienne Evêque de Clermont" donated the church of Saint Andeol de Polignac to the abbey of Pebrac en Auvergne, with the consent of "Armand vicomte de Polignac son père", by charted dated 6 Oct 1062, subscribed by "Guillaume et Pons fils du vicomte"[1211]. Vicomte de Polignac. “Vicecomes Guilhermus” relinquished claims over property in favour of Saint-Chaffre by charter dated to [1076][1212].

b) ETIENNE de Polignac (-7 Feb after 1076). The Histoire Générale de Languedoc quotes a charter which names "Armand vicomte de Polignac…sa femme Adelaide et leurs fils Etienne, Guillaume et Pons"[1213]. Bishop of Clermont: Gallia Christiana records the appointment of “Stephani...filium...Armandi vicecomitis de Podemniaco...Guillelmi I fratrem...præpositus erat Aniciensis” as bishop of Clermont in 1056, adding that he was replaced in 1173, went to Rome, and was excommunicated in 1076[1214]. "Etienne Evêque de Clermont" confirmed a donation to Tournus abbey by charter dated 1056, subscribed by "Armand moine fils du vicomte de Polignac"[1215]. "Etienne Evêque de Clermont" donated the church of Saint Andeol de Polignac to the abbey of Pebrac en Auvergne, with the consent of "Armand vicomte de Polignac son père", by charted dated 6 Oct 1062, subscribed by "Guillaume et Pons fils du vicomte"[1216]. “Armandus vicecomes” donated “sancto Andeolo mansum unum in Podemniaco...del Col et Furno et las Dagodenas”, for his soul and that of “Adalaisis meæ uxoris et...filiorum meorum et filiarum”, and after his father’s death “Stephanus Inscindens Ferrum...Aniciensis patriæ episcopi” confirmed the donation and donated other property as requested by “Poncio vicecomite meo nepote atque fratre suo Eraclio et horum matre”, by charter dated 14 Oct 1075[1217]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “VII Id Feb” of “Stephanus incidens ferrum”[1218].

c) PONS [I] (-after 6 Oct 1062). The Histoire Générale de Languedoc quotes a charter which names "Armand vicomte de Polignac…sa femme Adelaide et leurs fils Etienne, Guillaume et Pons"[1219]. "Etienne Evêque de Clermont" donated the church of Saint Andeol de Polignac to the abbey of Pebrac en Auvergne, with the consent of "Armand vicomte de Polignac son père", by charted dated 6 Oct 1062, subscribed by "Guillaume et Pons fils du vicomte"[1220].

d) ARMAND . "Armanni monachi filii vicecomitis de Polognac…" subscribed a charter dated 1056 under which "Falco de Ialiniaco" donated property to Tournus abbey "per manum domni Willelmi fratris mei", with the consent of "uxore mea Beatrice…filiis meis Gulferio atque Itherio"[1221]. Monk at Tournus.

e) [--- (-before 14 Oct 1075). This person presumably died before the 14 Oct 1075 charter quoted, which indicates that he was the brother of Bishop Etienne. Presumably he was the same person as one of the other sons of Armand [III] named above. Chabrier says that he was Vicomte Guillaume (no source cited, apart from a reference to what is presumably the 19 Apr 1080 charter quoted below)[1222]. m AUXILANDE, daughter of --- (-29 Oct ----, after 19 Apr 1080). A charter dated 19 Apr 1080 [corrected from 1070] records Saint-Chaffre acquiring "ecclesias in Vellaico pago et in Vivariensi atque Gabalitano”, including “.ecclesiam...Sancti Vincentii de Solemniaco" donated by “episcopus Ademarus bonæ memoriæ...et vicecomes Pontius cum fratre suo Heraclio et matre sua Auxiliendis...et duo fratres, qui post illos tenebant omnia quæ ad ipsam ecclesiam pertinebant, Pontius et Petrus et filios suos”, naming “nomina filiorum que dederunt ecclesiam : Bertrandus et Beraldus fratres, filii Pontii, filius Petri Sylvius”[1223]. Chabron, noting the undated charter cited below under her son Pons [II] which records his donation to Pébron, says that the consent of “Poncio Aniciensi episcopo avunculo suo” indicates that the bishop’s sister was the donor’s mother[1224]. He misidentifies the donor as the son of Héracle [I], but Gallia Christiana dates the donation to 1097-1118[1225], which if correct identifies Pons [I]’s mother as the bishop’s sister. Gallia Christiana names either “Pontius Mauricius de Monte-Buxerio” or “Pontius de Turnone” as Bishop Pons[1226], Chabron assuming that the former was correct. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “IV Kal Nov” of “Auxilienda vicecomitissa mater Poncis et Heraclis”[1227]. [Four] children:

i) PONS [II] (-[Rome] 24 Oct [1106-17], bur [Rome San Giovanni in Laterano]). Vicomte de Polignac. “Armandus vicecomes” donated “sancto Andeolo mansum unum in Podemniaco...del Col et Furno et las Dagodenas”, for his soul and that of “Adalaisis meæ uxoris et...filiorum meorum et filiarum”, and after his father’s death “Stephanus Inscindens Ferrum...Aniciensis patriæ episcopi” confirmed the donation and donated other property as requested by “Poncio vicecomite meo nepote atque fratre suo Eraclio et horum matre”, by charter dated 14 Oct 1075[1228]. A charter dated 19 Apr 1080 [corrected from 1070] records Saint-Chaffre acquiring "ecclesias in Vellaico pago et in Vivariensi atque Gabalitano”, including “.ecclesiam...Sancti Vincentii de Solemniaco" donated by “episcopus Ademarus bonæ memoriæ...et vicecomes Pontius cum fratre suo Heraclio et matre sua Auxiliendis...et duo fratres...Bertrandus et Beraldus fratres, filii Pontii, filius Petri Sylvius”[1229]. "Pons vicomte de Polignac fils d’Auxilande, neveu de l’évêque Etienne" issued a charter dated to [1080] which names "son frère vicomte Heracle"[1230]. “Pontius vicecomes et uxor mea Elizabeth et Armannus meus filius” donated property to the abbey of Conques by charter dated Dec 1105[1231]. “Ponce vicomte” donated Bilhac church to Pébrac “et à Bernard abbé”, with the consent of “sa femme et de son fils Hérimand” and of “Poncio Aniciensi episcopo avunculo suo”, by undated charter[1232]. Gallia Christiana dates this donation to 1097-1118 when Bernard de Chasnac was abbot of Pébrac[1233]. Chabron records that Pons [II] died in Rome and was buried “dans l’église de St Jean de Latran par le pape Pascal II”[1234]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “IX Kal Nov apud Romam” of “Poncius vicecomes” and his place of burial[1235]. m ELISABETH, daughter of --- (-after Dec 1105). “Pontius vicecomes et uxor mea Elizabeth et Armannus meus filius” donated property to the abbey of Conques by charter dated Dec 1105[1236]. Jacotin indicates Elisabeth as “Elisabeth de Montboissier, fille de Hugues-Maurice III et de Marguerite”[1237]. However, this presumably results from confusion with the passage in Chabron which is discussed above under Pons [II]’s mother. Pons [II] & his wife had one child:

(a) ARMAND [IV] (before 1105-[1164/69?]). “Pontius vicecomes et uxor mea Elizabeth et Armannus meus filius” donated property to the abbey of Conques by charter dated Dec 1105[1238], the wording of this charter suggesting that Armand may not have been the son of Elisabeth. Vicomte de Polignac.

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ii) HERACLE [I] (-Antioch 9 Jul 1098). “Armandus vicecomes” donated “sancto Andeolo mansum unum in Podemniaco...del Col et Furno et las Dagodenas”, for his soul and that of “Adalaisis meæ uxoris et...filiorum meorum et filiarum”, and after his father’s death “Stephanus Inscindens Ferrum...Aniciensis patriæ episcopi” confirmed the donation and donated other property as requested by “Poncio vicecomite meo nepote atque fratre suo Eraclio et horum matre”, by charter dated 14 Oct 1075[1239]. A charter dated 19 Apr 1080 [corrected from 1070] records Saint-Chaffre acquiring "ecclesias in Vellaico pago et in Vivariensi atque Gabalitano”, including “.ecclesiam...Sancti Vincentii de Solemniaco" donated by “episcopus Ademarus bonæ memoriæ...et vicecomes Pontius cum fratre suo Heraclio et matre sua Auxiliendis...et duo fratres...Bertrandus et Beraldus fratres, filii Pontii, filius Petri Sylvius”[1240]. Vicomte de Polignac. "Heraclius vicecomes cum Richarda uxore mea" donated "ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Roseriis" to Chamalières-sur-Loire en Velay by charter dated to [1096][1241]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “VII Id Jul” at Antioch of “vicecomes Heraclius”[1242]. Abul-Feda dates the capture of Antioch to 1098[1243]. m RICHARDE, daughter of ---. "Heraclius vicecomes cum Richarda uxore mea" donated "ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Roseriis" to Chamalières-sur-Loire en Velay by charter dated to [1096][1244]. Chabron says that the wife of Héracle [I] was “issue de [la]...maison de Montboissier du pays d’Auvergne”, noting that “Ponce vicomte de Polignac fils et successeur de...Héracle” [this succession is confused] donated Bilhac church to Pébrac “et à Bernard abbé” (undated) with the consent of “Poncio Aniciensi episcopo avunculo suo”[1245]. Gallia Christiana dates this donation to 1097-1118, when Bernard de Chasnac was abbot of Pébrac[1246]. If that is correct, the donor was Pons [I], the donation being dated to [1097-after Dec 1105], and the bishop’s sister was Pons’s mother.

iii) [GUILLAUME de Polignac (-11 Nov, after 1100). An undated charter (dated to 1100 by Gallia Christiana[1247]) records that “W[illelmus] de Podempnac prepositus et B[ernardus] de Alsone abbas” and the abbey of Brioude transferred rights to “villis de Coltinas et de Moren” to Odilon de Mercœur Deacon of Brioude[1248]. Jacotin names “Guillaume prévôt de la collégiale noble de Brioude en 1100” as another son of Auxilande[1249]. Gallia Christiana records the death “III Id Nov” of “Willelmus præpositus Podemniaci”[1250]. It should be noted that the 1161 charter, quoted below under Guillaume de Polignac (son of Armand [IV]) Provost of Brioude, also names “præposito W[illelmo], abbate B[ernardo]...”. This raises some suspicion about the reliability of the 1100 document and its dating: maybe this Guillaume de Polignac was the same person as the later provost.]

iv) [ALIX de Polignac . This person’s existence is confirmed only by a spurious charter dated 22 Feb 1161 under which her supposed sons "Guillelmus Hugo Adhemarii de Montilio et Giraudus Adhemarii de Montilio fratres…filii…defunctorum…Giraudeti Adhemarii de Montilio et Alisiæ de Poligniaco" confirmed the donations of "patres et avunculi nostri" dated 21 Mar 1094 and of "avum nostrum" dated 22 Sep 1099 to Montélimar[1251]. Jacotin shows her as the daughter of Auxilande[1252]. m [GIRAUDET Adhémar de Monteil, son of GIRAUD Adhémar de Monteil & his wife Anne ---] (-after 21 Sep 1099)]

f) [one or more] daughters . Their existence is confirmed by the 14 Oct 1075 charter quoted above.

ARMAND [IV] de Polignac, son of PONS [II] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Elisabeth --- (before 1105-[1164/69?]). “Pontius vicecomes et uxor mea Elizabeth et Armannus meus filius” donated property to the abbey of Conques by charter dated Dec 1105[1253], the wording of this charter suggesting that Armand may not have been the son of Elisabeth. “Ponce vicomte” donated Bilhac church to Pébrac “et à Bernard abbé”, with the consent of “sa femme et de son fils Hérimand” and of “Poncio Aniciensi episcopo avunculo suo”, by undated charter[1254]. Vicomte de Polignac. Humbert Bishop of Le Puy donated Polignac Saint-Martin, acquired by “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacensis”, to Pébrac by charter dated 25 Mar 1128[1255]. Humbert Bishop of Le Puy confirmed the donation of Polignac Saint-Martin made to Pébrac by charter dated 6 Feb 1142, witnessed by “Armannus vicecomes et Eraclius filius eius...Poncius vicecomes...”[1256]. “Eraclius vicecomes” donated land “in territorio de Issalas” to Mazan abbey, confirmed by “Armannus pater eius...et Poncius frater eius vicecomes”, by charter dated 1164[1257]. He is not named in the [1169] document cited below which names his son and grandson. A charter of Louis VII King of France dated 1171 records a settlement between "Armannus vicecomes Podemniaci et filii eius Pontius et Eraclius" and Pierre Bishop of Le Puy[1258]. It is not clear from this document whether Armand [IV] was still alive at that date.

m ---. The name of Arnaud’s wife is not known. Chabron names her “Auxiliende”, citing the “martyrologe de Polignac” which records the death “IV Kal Nov” of “Auxilienda vicecomitissa mater Poncis et Heraclis”[1259]. However, it is likely that this entry refers to the mother of Pons [II] and Héracle [I] (see above). The confusion results from Chabron’s misidentification of the donor in the undated charter relating to Bilhac church, discussed above under Pons [II]’s mother. Jacotin also names “Auxiliende” as Armand [IV]’s wife (no source cited, but presumably following Chabron)[1260].

Armand [IV] & his wife had [four] children:

1. PONS [III] (-after Jun 1191, maybe after [5 Apr/31 Oct] 1192). Vicomte de Polignac. “Eraclius vicecomes” donated land “in territorio de Issalas” to Mazan abbey, confirmed by “Armannus pater eius...et Poncius frater eius vicecomes”, by charter dated 1164[1261]. A charter dated [1169] records that Louis VII King of France held “vicecomitum de Pollignac et filium eius Heraclium” as hostages at Le Puy[1262]. "Pons lo vescons de Poauniac" donated his rights in "Chantotoen" to the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, with the consent of "Erailz son filz, e’nz Esteves", in compensation for 50 silver marcs bequeathed to the Temple by "Armans…mon paire", by charter dated to [1170][1263]. "Humbertus de Bellojoco" confirmed that "Guigo comes Forensis nepos meus" relinquished claims over Savigny abbey, which arose after "vicecomitem de Poliniac et filium suum Heracium" were captured, by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Guido de Garlanda et Guido Pincerna et Guido de Capreosa consanguineus meus…"[1264]. A charter of Louis VII King of France dated 1171 records a settlement between "Armannus vicecomes Podemniaci et filii eius Pontius et Eraclius" and Pierre Bishop of Le Puy[1265]. Louis VII King of France confirmed the sharing of toll rights between the chapter of Le Puy and “Pontio vicecomite Podemniaci...et filiorum suorum...Eraclii, Stephani de Rocha Savina, Hugonis canonici Brivatensis” by charter dated [8 Apr 1173/23 Mar 1174][1266]. “Poncius vicecomes Podemniaco” guaranteed repayment of a loan from Genoese to “Petro de Roda, Poncio de Motta et Petro de Bourne armigeris” by charter dated Jun 1191 at Acre[1267]. Philippe IV King of France confirmed the rights of Le Puy, recording a dispute settled by “Pontio vicecomite Podempniaci...et filiorum suorum Eraclii, Stephani de Rochasavina et Hugonis canonici Brivatensis”, by charter dated [5 Apr/31 Oct] 1192[1268]. m --- de Ceissac [Saissac] en Velay, daughter of ---. Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the Histoire Générale de Languedoc which records that [her grandson] “Pons de Polignac...soutint une petite guerre contre les seigneurs de Châteauneuf-Randon et Gui de Meschin seigneur de Tournel (see the document TOULOUSE NOBILITY-NORTH-EAST), touchant la baronnie de Ceissac” which they claimed as “héritiers de Guillelmette de Polignac leur aïeule”, the dispute settled in 1243 by Bernard de Montaigu Bishop of Le Puy[1269]. Guillaumette de Saissac was presumably a co-heiress with the wife of Pons Vicomte de Polignac: maybe they were sisters. Chabron suggests that the Polignac family inherited rights to Ceissac after the death of “Pierre de Ceissac qui avoit esté marié avec Marguerite de Beaumont fille de Ponce seigneur et baron de Beaumont” (undated)[1270]. Jacotin names “Guillaumette de Ceyssac” as Pons [III]’s wife (no source cited)[1271], presumably confusing her with the ancestress of the Châteauneuf brothers. The following document provides some information on the Ceissac family: “Dominam Wuillelmam de Sessac” donated “domos que fuerunt patris sui...in Transversa” to the university of Saint-Mayol du Puy, sworn by “filie ipsius Wuillelme, Blancha, Laura, Wuillelma”, by charter dated Dec 1201[1272]. Pons [III] & his wife had three children:

a) HERACLE [III] (-26 Oct [1200/18 Jul 1201]). A charter dated [1169] records that Louis VII King of France held “vicecomitum de Pollignac et filium eius Heraclium” as hostages at Le Puy[1273]. "Pons lo vescons de Poauniac" donated his rights in "Chantotoen" to the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, with the consent of "Erailz son filz, e’nz Esteves", in compensation for 50 silver marcs bequeathed to the Temple by "Armans…mon paire", by charter dated to [1170][1274]. "Humbertus de Bellojoco" confirmed that "Guigo comes Forensis nepos meus" relinquished claims over Savigny abbey, which arose after "vicecomitem de Poliniac et filium suum Heracium" were captured, by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by "Guido de Garlanda et Guido Pincerna et Guido de Capreosa consanguineus meus…"[1275]. Louis VII King of France confirmed the sharing of toll rights between the chapter of Le Puy and “Pontio vicecomite Podemniaci...et filiorum suorum...Eraclii, Stephani de Rocha Savina, Hugonis canonici Brivatensis” by charter dated [8 Apr 1173/23 Mar 1174][1276]. Vicomte de Polignac. “Erails vicecomes Podempniaci” compensated Saint-Julien de Brioude by charters dated 31 Aug 1181, confirmed after his death by “Pontium eiusdem filium Podempniaci vicecomitum” by charter dated 18 Jul 1201[1277]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “VII Kal Nov” of “Heraclius vicecomes”[1278]. m BELISENDE, daughter of GUILLAUME [VII] Comte d'Auvergne & his wife Marquise d'Albon (-9 Feb ----). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1233 under which "Delphinus comes Claromontensis" granted rights "in castro de Salazuit" to "Pontio vicecomiti Poligniaci filio Pontii quondam vicecomitis Poliniaci nepotis nostri"[1279]. Baluze states that she was "une sœur de la comtesse de Montferrand femme de Dauphin" without providing the reference to the primary source on which he bases this statement[1280]. The family relationship appears confirmed by the Jun 1198 charter quoted below under her son Pons [IV]. The “martyrologe de Polignac” records the death “V Id Feb” of “Bellisenda vicecomitissa”[1281]. Héracle [III] & his wife had one child:

i) PONS [IV] (-before 22 Oct 1223). Vicomte de Polignac. “Erails vicecomes Podempniaci” compensated Saint-Julien de Brioude by charters dated 31 Aug 1181, confirmed after his death by “Pontium eiusdem filium Podempniaci vicecomitum” by charter dated 18 Jul 1201[1282].

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b) ETIENNE de Rochesavine (-after [1173/74]). "Pons lo vescons de Poauniac" donated his rights in "Chantotoen" to the Templars at Puy-en-Velay, with the consent of "Erailz son filz, e’nz Esteves", in compensation for 50 silver marcs bequeathed to the Temple by "Armans…mon paire", by charter dated to [1170][1283]. Seigneur de la Roche Savine: Louis VII King of France confirmed the sharing of toll rights between the chapter of Le Puy and “Pontio vicecomite Podemniaci...et filiorum suorum...Eraclii, Stephani de Rocha Savina, Hugonis canonici Brivatensis” by charter dated [8 Apr 1173/23 Mar 1174][1284].

c) HUGUES (-after May 1210, bur Viaye). Canon at Brioude, doyen du Puy. Louis VII King of France confirmed the sharing of toll rights between the chapter of Le Puy and “Pontio vicecomite Podemniaci...et filiorum suorum...Eraclii, Stephani de Rocha Savina, Hugonis canonici Brivatensis” by charter dated [8 Apr 1173/23 Mar 1174][1285]. Deacon of Le Puy. “Delphinus comes Claromontensis” witnessed a charter dated 1203 under which The chapter of Le Puy granted Fressac church to the hospital of Notre-Dame by charter dated 1203, confirmed May 1210 witnessed by “Ugo Aniciensis decanus...”[1286].

2. HERACLE [II] (-after 1171). Humbert Bishop of Le Puy confirmed the donation of Polignac Saint-Martin made to Pébrac by charter dated 6 Feb 1142, witnessed by “Armannus vicecomes et Eraclius filius eius...”[1287]. Vicomte de Polignac. “Eraclius vicecomes” donated land “in territorio de Issalas” to Mazan abbey, confirmed by “Armannus pater eius...et Poncius frater eius vicecomes...prepositus Brivatensis, frater ipsius Eraclii et tutor filii eius”, by charter dated 1164[1288]. A charter of Louis VII King of France dated 1171 records a settlement between "Armannus vicecomes Podemniaci et filii eius Pontius et Eraclius" and Pierre Bishop of Le Puy[1289]. m ---. The name of Héracle’s wife is not known. Héracle [II] & his wife had two or more children:

a) [two or more] sons (-after 1164). They are referred to but not named in the following document: [their father] “Eraclius vicecomes” donated land “in territorio de Issalas” to Mazan abbey, confirmed by “Armannus pater eius...et Poncius frater eius vicecomes...prepositus Brivatensis, frater ipsius Eraclii et tutor filii eius”, by charter dated 1164[1290].

3. GUILLAUME (-[11 Nov] [9 Dec 1175/1179]). Provost of Brioude: Gallia Christiana records that “Willelmus II” obtained “præposituram” in 1161, was name 9 Dec 1175, and his successor named in 1179[1291]. “Odilo de Cambo...canonicus Brivatensis ecclesie” donated property to “ecclesiam de Ponte de la Bajassa”, with the consent of “præposito W[illelmo], abbate B[ernardo]...”, by charter dated 1161[1292]. His relationship with the Polignac family is confirmed by the following document: [his brother] “Eraclius vicecomes” donated land “in territorio de Issalas” to Mazan abbey, confirmed by “Armannus pater eius...et Poncius frater eius vicecomes...prepositus Brivatensis, frater ipsius Eraclii et tutor filii eius”, by charter dated 1164[1293]. Louis VII King of France confirmed agreements between the bishop of Le Puy and “Armandus vicecomes Podemniacensis et filii eius Pontius et Eraclius” settling different disputes, including compensation for damage caused by “Brivatensis prepositus idemque frater Pontii vicecomitis et nepos eius...Pontius d’Arlempde”, by charter dated [28 Mar/31 Jul] 1171[1294]. Gallia Christiana records the death “III Id Nov” of “Willelmus præpositus Podemniaci”[1295], referring to Guillaume de Polignac, supposed son of Auxilande, about whose existence some doubts are discussed above.

4. [--- de Polignac . If “nepos” in the charter quoted below can be interpreted in its strict sense of nephew, the mother of Pons d’Arlende was the sister of Pons [III] Vicomte de Polignac. Jacotin names her “Elisabeth femme d’Etienne de Montboissier seigneur d’Arlenc, fils de Pons” and her two sons “Pons marié à Béatrix de Roche-en-Regnier, Etienne chevalier vivant en 1253” (no sources cited)[1296]. Chabron, assuming that “nepos” in this document meant grandson, records his mother as Pons [III]’s daughter[1297]. From a chronological point of view, this seems unlikely to be correct. m --- Arlende, son of ---.] One child:

a) PONS d’Arlende (-after 1171). Louis VII King of France confirmed agreements between the bishop of Le Puy and “Armandus vicecomes Podemniacensis et filii eius Pontius et Eraclius” settling different disputes, including compensation for damage caused by “Brivatensis prepositus idemque frater Pontii vicecomitis et nepos eius...Pontius d’Arlempde”, by charter dated [28 Mar/31 Jul] 1171[1298].

PONS [IV] de Polignac, son of HERACLE [III] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Bélisende d’Auvergne (-before 22 Oct 1223). Vicomte de Polignac. “...Ponz le vescoms de Poomnac...” witnessed the charter dated 1197 under which “Guigo de Rocha” swore homage to Aymar [II] Comte de Valentinois for “la senoria de Bais...Montagu...Don...Mezelac”[1299]. “Delphinus comes Claromontensis” granted “castrum de Salazuit” to “Poncio vicecomiti Poliniaci nepoti nostro” by charter dated Jun 1198[1300]. “Erails vicecomes Podempniaci” compensated Saint-Julien de Brioude by charters dated 31 Aug 1181, confirmed after his death by “Pontium eiusdem filium Podempniaci vicecomitum” by charter dated 18 Jul 1201[1301]. "Pontius vicecomes Podemniaci" swore allegiance to the Bishop of Le Puy by charter dated Aug 1213[1302]. Chabron quotes the French translation of a longer version of this Aug 1213 charter in which Pons confirmed the bishop’s succession to Polignac if his two (unnamed) sons died without heirs[1303]. Presumably Pons [IV] died before the 22 Oct 1223 marriage contract of his son Pons [V].

m ALCINOIS [Almovis], daughter of ---. “Pontius vicecomes Pozemniascensis” donated land “in Limania in montanis” to Lavaudieu, with the consent of “Aalmovis uxor sua vicecomitissa”, by charter dated Mar 1210, witnessed by “uxore sua et filia Dalfini comitis sanctimonialis de Lesclacha, et Bonfaos de Pozemniac...”[1304]. Chabron suggests that she was “de la maison...des comtes de Montlaur”, noting that her son Pons [V] sold “la seigneurie de Prades” to “Ponce le seigneur de Montlaur son consanguineum” [the identity of this person is unclear, see the section of the present document showing the Seigneurs de Montlaur] by charter dated 1231[1305]. This charter has not been found in Jacotin’s collection.

Pons [IV] & his wife had [four] children:

1. PONS [V] de Polignac ([1205/10]-[3 Jun 1248/1251]). His birth date is estimated from he and his brother being mentioned in their father’s Aug 1213 charter quoted above, Pons [V] being under age in his 22 Sep 1229 charter, and having reached his majority before the Feb 1230 (O.S.) charter. Vicomte de Polignac. Etienne de Chalencon Bishop of Le Puy and “Poncius vicecomes de Polumniaco..” guaranteed the sale of property made by “Petrus de Senoil” to Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue by charter dated Sep 1226[1306]. Etienne de Chalencon Bishop of Le Puy reached agreement with “Pontium vicecomitem Podempniaci...ratione minoris etatis” about the homage sworn by “patris sui” by charter dated 22 Sep 1229[1307]. “Pontius vicecomes Podempniaci...ratione dominii seu seniorie” relinquished various rights in favour of Brives by charter dated Feb 1230 (O.S.)[1308]. "Delphinus comes Claromontensis" granted rights "in castro de Salazuit" to "Pontio vicecomiti Poligniaci filio Pontii quondam vicecomitis Poliniaci nepotis nostri" by charter dated 1233[1309]. “Poncius vicecomes Pollempniaci” agreed with “Austorgio de Tauliac...Blau de la Roche” concerning “dominium castri de Perussa” by charter dated Sep 1233[1310]. “Pontius vicecomes Podempniaci” sold his rights in “Monetam Podiensem” to the chapter of Le Puy by charter dated 3 Jun 1248, sealed by “Pontius vicecomes et Armandus de Polemniaco”[1311]. Chabron records that Pons [V] accompanied Louis IX King of France to Palestine in Jul 1248[1312]. He was named as deceased in the 1251 charter quoted below under his son Armand [VI]. m (contract 22 Oct 1223) ALIX de Traînel, daughter of GARNIER [III] Seigneur de Traînel et de Marigny & his wife Agnes de Mello (-16 Aug 1248, bur Le Puy Saint-Laurent des Jacobins). The marriage contract between "Pontium vicecomitem Podempniaci" and "Aalais filia domini Garnerii de Triangulo" is dated 22 Oct 1223[1313]. Chabron records her husband’s 1239 charter in which his wife “Alasatia” is named[1314]. This charter has not been found in Jacotin’s collection. An epitaph at Le Puy Saint-Laurent des Jacobins records the burial of “dominia Alazais de Traynello vicecomitissa” who died 16 Aug 1248[1315]. Pons [V] & his wife had [four or more] children:

a) ARMAND [V] ([after 1233?]-[1 Feb/27 Oct] 1273, bur Saint-Andéole). His birth date is estimated from the 1253 charter cited below recording that he was still under guardianship. Vicomte de Polignac. On his succession, his paternal uncle Armand acted as his guardian: “Héracle seigneur de Montlor et...Héracle son fils mary de Agnès filhe de noble Pons vicomte de Polignac...jadis” confirmed receipt of dowry from “Armand de Polignac abbé de Sainct-Pierre-la-Tour du Puy...pour Armand vicomte de Polignac son nepveu”, as agreed by her late father, by charter dated 1251[1316]. “Armandus de Podemniaco abbas Sancti Petri de Turre Aniciensis, curator...Armandi nepotis nostri vicecomitis Podempniaci...et...Armandus vicecomes Podempniaci” confirmed a bequest to Saint-Agrève du Puy by charter dated 25 Feb/8 Mar 1253[1317]. The abbot of la Chaise-Dieu and “Armandum vicecomitem Podemniaci” settled a dispute, with the consent of “Armando de Podempniaco...abbate Sancti Petri de Turre Aniciensis patruo et curatore meo”, by charter dated Aug 1255[1318]. The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, appointed “Armandetum filium meum” as universal heir, made bequests to “Poncetum filium meum...castris de Lavouta et de Rocos et de Mercorio et villa de Roseriis...Hyolans filiam meam...Beatricem filiam meam”, requested burial “apud ecclesiam Sancti Andeoli cum fratribus meis”, and appointed guardians for his children, opened 27 Oct 1273[1319]. He was summoned to appear before the court of the bishop of Le Puy to explain excesses committed by his men, on various dates between 4 Nov 1272 and 1 Feb 1273[1320]. m (1251) BEATRIX de Mercœur, daughter of BERAUD [VI] Seigneur de Mercœur & his wife Beatrix [Agnes] de Bourbon (-before 3 May 1272). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charters dated 1281 under which “Estienne seigneur de Chaumont et...Hiolane de Polignac sa femme” acknowledged receiving dowry payments agreed by “Armand viconte de Polignac...et dame Béatrix sa femme, père et mère de ladicte Hyolande” under her marriage contract and by “Béraud seigneur de Mercuer comme mary d’Agnès dame de Bourbon”[1321]. Armand [V] & his wife had four children:

i) ARMAND [VI] de Polignac ([1259]-29 Apr 1289, bur Brioude Franciscans). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, appointed “Armandetum filium meum” as universal heir[1322]. Vicomte de Polignac.

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ii) PONS (-after 26 Jul 1340). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, made bequests to “Poncetum filium meum...castris de Lavouta et de Rocos et de Mercorio et villa de Roseriis...”[1323]. His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, which records that "Poncius de Podonniaco quondam decanus Brivatensis...frater dicti Armandi vicecomitis antiquioris, patruusque dictorum Armandi iunioris ultimo defuncti et Guillelmi de Randone" held "castra de la Volte, de Rocos et de Solazut...in vicecomitatu Podonniaci" during his lifetime[1324]. The testament of “monsieur Pons de Polignac doyen de Brioude et seigneur temporel de Lavalamblavez et des chasteaux de Corein, de Solazeut et de Luguet” is dated 1311 (no relevant details)[1325]. “Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc”, in the presence of “Pons de Polignac doyen de Briouse son oncle paternel”, approved the testament of “ledict Pons son oncle” by charter dated 1328[1326]. The testament of “monsieur Pons de Polignac doyen de Brioude”, dated 1332, named “Armand viconte de Polignac son nepveu” as his universal heir, who agreed to respect it 1335[1327]. The testament of “Pontii de Podempniaco decani Brivatensis ac domini Vallis Amblavensis”, dated 26 Jul 1340, repeated bequests under his 1332 testament[1328].

iii) YOLANDE de Polignac . The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, made bequests to “...Hyolans filiam meam...Beatricem filiam meam”[1329]. “Estienne seigneur de Chaumont et...Hiolane de Polignac sa femme” acknowledged payments assigned “à Sainct-Loup diocèse de Clermont” from “Armand viconte de Polignac et de Pons de Polignac clerc ses frères” by charter dated 1281, two other documents of the same date noting the dowry agreed by “Armand viconte de Polignac...et dame Béatrix sa femme, père et mère de ladicte Hyolande” under her marriage contract and payments agreed by “Béraud seigneur de Mercuer comme mary d’Agnès dame de Bourbon” on the marriage[1330]. m (contract before 3 May 1272, before 1281) ETIENNE Seigneur de Chaumont, son of ---.

iv) BEATRIX de Polignac . The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, made bequests to “...Hyolans filiam meam...Beatricem filiam meam”[1331]. Jacotin records her marriage (no sources cited)[1332]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m --- Seigneur de Lunel, son of ---.

b) [two or more] sons (-bur Saint-Andéole). Their existence is confirmed by the testament of [their brother] “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, which requested burial “apud ecclesiam Sancti Andeoli cum fratribus meis”[1333].

c) AGNES . The marriage contract between “Héracle fils d’Héracle de Montlor” and “Agnès filhe de Pons viconte de Polignac”, with “le chasteau et mandement de Prades” as dowry, is dated 1245[1334]. “Héracle seigneur de Montlor et...Héracle son fils mary de Agnès filhe de noble Pons vicomte de Polignac...jadis” confirmed receipt of dowry from “Armand de Polignac abbé de Sainct-Pierre-la-Tour du Puy...pour Armand vicomte de Polignac son nepveu”, as agreed by her late father, by charter dated 1251[1335]. The marriage contract between "Beraudus dominus de Mercolio…Alixent filia sua" and "Eraclius de Montelauro junior…milites...Eraclius [...Poncetum] filio suo" is dated 16 Dec 1257, and names "domina Margarita mater dicti Heraclii…domina Agnete uxore sua...et Poncius et Guido fratres predicti"[1336]. m (contract 1245) HERACLE de Montlaur, son of HERACLE Seigneur de Montlaur & his second wife Marguerite d’Auvergne (-after 1264).

2. ARMAND de Polignac (-17 May 1257). Canon at Le Puy: “Armandus canonicus Aniciensis frater Pontii vicecomitis Podempniaci” donated revenue to Saint-Georges du Puy by charter dated 6 Apr 1233[1337]. Abbé de Saint-Pierre-Latour: “Armandus de Podempniaco abbas Sancti Petri de Turre” and the chapter of Saint-Georges du Puy exchanged revenue rights by charter dated 24 Sep 1242[1338]. “Héracle seigneur de Montlor et...Héracle son fils mary de Agnès filhe de noble Pons vicomte de Polignac...jadis” confirmed receipt of dowry from “Armand de Polignac abbé de Sainct-Pierre-la-Tour du Puy...pour Armand vicomte de Polignac son nepveu”, as agreed by her late father, by charter dated 1251[1339]. “Armandus de Podemniaco abbas Sancti Petri de Turre Aniciensis” confirmed that Renaud Abbé de Tournus had granted “domum de Vouta” [Lavoûte] in fief to him by charter dated 28 Apr 1251[1340]. Armand was guardian for his nephew Vicomte Armand [V] after his brother died: “Armandus de Podemniaco abbas Sancti Petri de Turre Aniciensis, curator...Armandi nepotis nostri vicecomitis Podempniaci...et...Armandus vicecomes Podempniaci” confirmed a bequest to Saint-Agrève du Puy by charter dated 25 Feb/8 Mar 1253[1341]. Elected Bishop of Le Puy: “Armandus Aniciensis electus” agreed to his royal appointment to enquire in the bishopric’s rights outside of the town of Le Puy by charter dated 1 Jul 1256[1342]. Gallia Christiana records his death “17 vel 16 Kal Jun 1257” and burial “in cœmenterio Viayensis monasterii”[1343].

3. [HERACLE de Polignac (after Aug 1213-). Chabron records this third son ratifying charters of his brother Pons [V] together with their brother Armand[1344]. His name has not been found in the charters reproduced by Jacotin. Chabron discusses a theory that Héracle accompanied Charles Comte d’Anjou in his conquest of the kingdom of Sicily where he was ancestor of “la maison de Caraffes”, highlighting the absence of proof[1345].]

4. AIGELINE ASPAZIE de Polignac (-after 1256). Abbess of Bellecombe. Jacotin records her parentage (no sources cited)[1346]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.

ARMAND [VI] de Polignac, son of ARMAND [V] Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Béatrix de Mercœur ([1259]-29 Apr 1289, bur Brioude Franciscans). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Podempniacii”, dated 5 May 1272, appointed “Armandetum filium meum” as universal heir[1347]. Vicomte de Polignac. “Armandetus vicecomes Podemniaci” swore homage to the bishop of Le Puy for “castrum Podemniaci, de Ceyssac et de Rocos et de Sancto Quintino...et turrim...in castro de Mercorio” by charter dated 11 Jan 1274[1348]. The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Polomiaci”, dated 26 Mar 1289, chose burial “in cimenterio fratrum Minorum de Brioude”, granted dowry to “Valborgete filie nostre” for her marriage with “filio...domini de Tornello”, granted dowry to “Yolanz filie nostre” for her marriage as agreed by “dominus Guillelmus de Randone dominus Lucci seu Marquesia uxor nostra”, named “Guillelmetum filium nostrum quem suscepimus a dicta Marquesia uxore nostra” as universal heir, substituting successively “dictam Valboretam...dictam Yolanz”[1349].

m firstly --- de Saint-Bonnet, daughter of ---. Jacotin records “N. de Saint-Bonnet” as the first wife of Armand [VI] (no sources cited)[1350]. The primary source which confirms her family and marriage has not been identified.

m secondly (1277) MARQUISE de Châteauneuf, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Châteauneuf & his first wife Valpurge de Rodez ([1260?]-1334 or after). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage (no source citations)[1351]. A charter dated 1277 records the marriage between “Marquèse de Randon” and “Armand viconte de Polignac”, with “le chasteau de Cusse en Auvergne” as her dowry[1352]. Dame du Luc, de Portes et de Montelus She succeeded her father as Dame de Châteauneuf et de Randon (part). Père Anselme records that was she granted guardianship of her children in 1291, despite opposition from “Béraud seigneur de Mercœur et Ponce de Polignac doyen de Brioude”, and that she confirmed 17 Jan 1311 the sale of property “au château de Genouillac” made with her consent 9 Jan 1311 by [her son] “Guillaume de Randon chevalier seigneur du Luc et de Portes, majeur de 20 ans” (no source citations)[1353]. The testament of “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc”, dated 1334, named “Guilhaume de Randon son fils” as her universal heir and bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son fils”[1354]. Père Anselme says that she died the same year[1355].

Armand [VI] & his second wife had four children:

1. VALPURGE de Polignac (-after 1328). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Polomiaci”, dated 26 Mar 1289, granted dowry to “Valborgete filie nostre” for her marriage with “filio...domini de Tornello”, and named “dictam Valboretam...dictam Yolanz” as successive substitute heirs[1356]. “Odilon Guarini sieur du Tournel” acknowledged receiving payment from “Guillaume de Randon seigneur de Luc”, under the marriage contract “par paroles de futur” agreed between “[le] fils dudict sieur du Tournel” and “la filhe d’Armand viconte de Polignac”, by charter dated 1291, while another charter dated 1297 confirmed receipt by “Odilon Guarin seigneur du Tournel” from “Guilhaume de Randon et de dame Marquèse vicontesse de Polignac” of the dowry of “Valborgeoise filhe dudict seigneur du Tournel [incorrect] et femme de Guigonet son fils”[1357]. The testament of “Valbourgeoise de Polignac”, dated 1314, named “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc sa mère” as her heir, substituting “Guilhaume de Randon frère de ladicte testatrice”, bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son frère...et à Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc son frère”[1358]. “Valborges de Podempniaco et de Tornello relicta...Guigonis de Tornello condam, fratris condam...Odilonis Garini militis nunc domini de Tornello” acknowledged receiving her dower from her brother-in-law by charter dated 19 Nov 1326[1359]. Père Anselme records that Valpurge sold property to Gap-Français by charter dated 16 Jun 1328 (no source citation)[1360]. The testament of Valpurge, dated 1328, appointed her mother as her heir[1361]. m (contract before 26 Mar 1289) GUIGUES de Châteauneuf, son of ODILON GUERIN [IV] de Châteauneuf Seigneur du Tournel & his wife Raimbaude d’Anduze (-before 19 Jul 1305).

2. YOLANDE ([1278/80?]-[1302]). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Polomiaci”, dated 26 Mar 1289, granted dowry to “Yolanz filie nostre” for her marriage as agreed by “dominus Guillelmus de Randone dominus Lucci seu Marquesia uxor nostra”, and named “dictam Valboretam...dictam Yolanz” as successive substitute heirs[1362]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, which names "Armandum vicecomitem Podonniaci ultimo defunctum, Guillelmum de Randone et Yolendim matre Melioris d’Apcher" as the legitimate children of "Armandus antiquus dudum vicecomes Podonniaci" and records that "dictus Guillelmus de Randone et dicta Melior filia Yolandis antea defunctæ, materque Iauberti" were his heirs when he died in 1343[1363]. “Guérin de Chasteauneuf seigneur d’Apchier” acknowledged receipt of payments from “le viconte de Polignac” for the dowry of “Hiolane de Polignac mariée à Guérin de Chasteauneuf seigneur d’Apchier, père dudict Guérin” by charters dated 1325, 1328, 1330, 1333[1364]. m (before 1291) as his first wife, GUERIN [V] d’Apchier Seigneur d’Apchier, son of GUERIN [IV] de Châteauneuf Seigneur d’Apchier & his wife Maralde de Canilhac (-[end-May 1312/1317], bur Saint-Chely).

3. GUILLAUME de Randon dit ARMAND [VII] (-after 9 Jan 1343). The testament of “Armandus vicecomes Polomiaci”, dated 26 Mar 1289, named “Guillelmetum filium nostrum quem suscepimus a dicta Marquesia uxore nostra” as universal heir[1365]. Vicomte de Polignac 1295. The testament of “Valbourgeoise de Randon dame de Luc femme de...Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc”, dated 1303, named “sondict mary” as her heir, substituting “Guilhaume son nepveu fils de Marquèse sa filhe vicontesse de Polignac”[1366]. Vicomte de Polignac: “Guillelmus de Randone dominus de Luci pro nobis et pro...Armandus vicecomes Podomiaci...” subscribed the alliance of Philippe IV King of France against Pope Boniface VIII by charter dated 1303[1367]. Seigneur du Luc et de Portes: Père Anselme records that his mother confirmed 17 Jan 1311 the sale of property “au château de Genouillac” made with her consent 9 Jan 1311 by [her son] “Guillaume de Randon chevalier seigneur du Luc et de Portes, majeur de 20 ans” (no source citations)[1368]. The testament of “Valbourgeoise de Polignac”, dated 1314, named “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc sa mère” as her heir, substituting “Guilhaume de Randon frère de ladicte testatrice”, bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son frère...et à Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc son frère”[1369]. The testament of “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc”, dated 1334, named “Guilhaume de Randon son fils” as her universal heir and bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son fils”[1370]. A charter dated 23 Jun 1372 records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, which names "Armandum vicecomitem Podonniaci ultimo defunctum, Guillelmum de Randone et Yolendim matre Melioris d’Apcher" as the legitimate children of "Armandus antiquus dudum vicecomes Podonniaci", records that "dictus Guillelmus de Randone et dicta Melior filia Yolandis antea defunctæ, materque Iauberti" were his heirs when he died in 1343, that "Armando iuniori...Catharinæ filiæ suæ ex ipso et Catherina domina dicti castri de Bousoulz eius prima uxore" was heir to "castrum de Bousoulz...in baillivia Vallaviæ" with "liberos Ioannis de Randone quondam militis filii dicti Guillelmi de Randone" as substitutes, that "Poncius de Podonniaco quondam decanus Brivatensis...frater dicti Armandi vicecomitis antiquioris, patruusque dictorum Armandi iunioris ultimo defuncti et Guillelmi de Randone" held "castra de la Volte, de Rocos et de Solazut...in vicecomitatu Podonniaci" during his lifetime, and that "dictus vicecomes ultimo defunctus" married "Polia de Poitiers" as his second wife and granted her "castra sua de Sessac et de sancto Paulino"[1371]. m firstly (Apr 1300) CATHERINE de Bouzols Dame de Bouzols, daughter of BERAUD Seigneur de Bouzols & his wife Eustache Gamelin (-after 18 Apr 1332). A charter dated Apr 1300 records the marriage between “Armand vicomte de Polignac” and “Catherine de Bousols filhe de feu Béraud seigneur de Bousols”, with “Bousols, Servissac, Queyrières et Sainct-Agrefve” as dowry, while “noble Eustache Gameline femme de Béraud seigneur de Bousols” acknowledged receipt of payments from “monsieur Armand viconte de Polignac son gendre” by charter dated 1300[1372]. Chabron notes that Amphelise de Solignac, daughter of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac (see Part D of the present chapter), was paternal grandmother of Catherine de Bouzols[1373]. The testament of “Catherina domina de Bouzol vicecomitissa Podempniaci”, dated 18 Apr 1332, named “filiam suam Marquesiam de Podempniaco” as her universal heir, made bequests to “filiam meam dominam Beatricem de Podempniaco monialem monasterii de Coms”, and made donations for the soul of “Armandi de Podempniaco filii mei quondam”[1374]. Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, recording that "Armando iuniori...Catharinæ filiæ suæ ex ipso et Catherina domina dicti castri de Bousoulz eius prima uxore" was heir to "castrum de Bousoulz...in baillivia Vallaviæ"[1375]. m secondly (after 1332) as her second husband, POLIE de Poitiers, widow of RENAUD [III] Comte de Dammartin, daughter of AYMAR [IV] de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois & his second wife Sibylle de Baux ([1307/08]-[24 Nov 1346/3 Nov 1347]). The testament of "dominus Aimarus de Pictavia Comes Valentinensis et Diensis", dated 12 Aug 1339, makes bequests to "...Poliæ filiæ suæ consorti Vicecomitis Podonniaci..."[1376]. “Adémar de Poitiers comte de Valentinois et de Dyennois baron de Bousols et héritier de Polie de Poitiers dame dudict Bousols” acknowledged receipt of payment from “Randonnet de Randon vicomte de Polignac” relating to an agreement between “Loys de Poitiers père dudict comte, au nom de ladicte Polie de Poitiers sa seur, vefve d’Armand viconte de Polignac” and “ledict viconte”, by charter dated 1347[1377]. A charter dated 23 Jun 1372, which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, states that "dictus vicecomes ultimo defunctus" married "Polia de Poitiers" as his second wife and granted her "castra sua de Sessac et de sancto Paulino"[1378]. Guillaume & his first wife had four children:

a) ARMAND (-before 18 Apr 1332). Seigneur de Bouzols. The testament of “Catherina domina de Bouzol vicecomitissa Podempniaci”, dated 18 Apr 1332, made donations for the soul of “Armandi de Podempniaco filii mei quondam”[1379]. Betrothed (Papal dispensation [5 Sep 1324/4 Sep 1325], contract presumably terminated) to POLIE de Montlaur, daughter of GUY Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife ---. Pope John XXII granted dispensation for the marriage between “Armando nato...Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci” and “Polie nate...Guidonis domini de Montelauro” despite their (unspecified) consanguinity, dated [5 Sep 1324/4 Sep 1325][1380]. m (1326) as her first husband, ALLEMANDE Flotte de Revel, daughter of GUILLAUME Flotte de Revel Chancelier de France & his first wife Héloise de Mello (-1371). Her first and second marriages are confirmed by the following document: “dominum Heustachium de Conflans dominum de Mareulh et de Hotel militem et dominam Alamandam de Revel eius uxorem” swore allegiance to the chapter of Brioude for “le chasteus de Cussa en Auvergnhe...doyare de la deyta Alamanda per cause de mariarge fait jadis de Armando filz feu deu viconte de Poloniac” by charters dated 22 Nov/22 Dec 1335[1381]. She married secondly (before 22 Nov 1335) as his third wife, Eustache [V] de Conflans Seigneur de Mareuil, thirdly (before 1343) as his second wife, Enguerrand de Coucy Vicomte de Meaux. She married fourthly (after 1344) his second wife, Gaucher [VIII] de Châtillon Seigneur de Châtillon.

b) MARGUERITE [Marquise] (-before 7 Mar 1341). “Astorge sieur de Peire” acknowledged receipt of payment from “Armand viconte de Polignac” for the dowry of “Marquèse de Polignac filhe dudict sieur viconte avec ledict sieur de Peire” by charters dated 1324, 1330 and 1332 (the last two naming his father Astorge Seigneur de Peyre)[1382]. The testament of “Catherina domina de Bouzol vicecomitissa Podempniaci”, dated 18 Apr 1332, named “filiam suam Marquesiam de Podempniaco” as her universal heir[1383]. “Marguerite de Polignac épouse de noble Astorges de Pierre, héritière de sa mère Catherine de Bouzols” swore homage to “[le] comte de Valentinois” for “le contenu en l’hommage prêté par son père Armand vicomte de Polignac, au nom de sad. mère” by charter dated 11 Sep 1332[1384]. “Armandus vicecomes Podomniaci” assigned payment of revenue, due under the succession of “domine Marquesie de Podomniaco filie dicti vicecomitis domineque quondam...baronie de Bouzolio”, to “Lhautaudo de Solemniaco” by charter dated 7 Mar [1341][1385]. m (1324 or before) ASTORGE Seigneur de Peyre, son of ASTORGE Seigneur de Peyre & his wife --- (-1342 or after).

c) BEATRIX (-after 1341). The testament of “Catherina domina de Bouzol vicecomitissa Podempniaci”, dated 18 Apr 1332, made bequests to “filiam meam dominam Beatricem de Podempniaco monialem monasterii de Coms”[1386]. Prioress of La Vaudieu.

d) CATHERINE . A charter dated 23 Jun 1372 records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, recording that "Armando iuniori...Catharinæ filiæ suæ ex ipso et Catherina domina dicti castri de Bousoulz eius prima uxore" was heir to "castrum de Bousoulz...in baillivia Vallaviæ" with "liberos Ioannis de Randone quondam militis filii dicti Guillelmi de Randone" as substitutes[1387].

4. ARMAND [VIII] [GUILLAUME] (after 26 Mar 1289-1351 or after). He is not named in his father’s 26 Mar 1289 testament so was presumably born afterwards, maybe posthumously. His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, which names "Armandum vicecomitem Podonniaci ultimo defunctum, Guillelmum de Randone et Yolendim matre Melioris d’Apcher" as the legitimate children of "Armandus antiquus dudum vicecomes Podonniaci"[1388]. Vicomte de Polignac.

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ARMAND [VIII] [GUILLAUME] de Polignac, son of ARMAND [VI] Vicomte de Polignac & his second wife Marquise de Randon (after 26 Mar 1289-1351 or after). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties, which names "Armandum vicecomitem Podonniaci ultimo defunctum, Guillelmum de Randone et Yolendim matre Melioris d’Apcher" as the legitimate children of "Armandus antiquus dudum vicecomes Podonniaci"[1389]. Vicomte de Polignac. The testament of “Valbourgeoise de Polignac”, dated 1314, named “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc sa mère” as her heir, substituting “Guilhaume de Randon frère de ladicte testatrice”, bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son frère...et à Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc son frère”[1390]. “Guillelmum de Randone militem dominum Luci et Johannem de Randone eius filium emancipatum” reached agreement with the consuls and seigneurs-pariers of La Garde-Guérin concerning justice at Le Rachas by charter dated 17/18 Oct 1331[1391]. The testament of “monsieur Pons de Polignac doyen de Brioude”, dated 1332, named “Armand viconte de Polignac son nepveu” as his universal heir, who agreed to respect it 1335[1392]. The testament of “Marquèse de Randon vicontesse de Polignac dame de Luc”, dated 1334, named “Guilhaume de Randon son fils” as her universal heir and bequeathed property to “Armand viconte de Polignac son fils”[1393].

m (before 21 Jul 1314) BEATRIX de Baux, daughter of BERTRAND [IV] de Baux Prince d’Orange & his wife Eléonore de Genève (-after 1346). The testament of "Bertrand de Baux IV prince d’Orange", dated 21 Jul 1314, bequeathed property to “...Béatrix sa fille épouse de Guillaume de Polignac de Randon seigneur de Randon...”[1394]. She is named in the 1332 marriage contract of her daughter Isabelle, cited below. The testament of “Marquèse de Randon filhe de messire Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc”, dated 1346, named “dame Béatrix de Baux et de Randon sa mère” as her universal heir[1395].

Armand [VIII] & his wife had four children:

1. JEAN (-before 9 Jan 1343). “Guillelmum de Randone militem dominum Luci et Johannem de Randone eius filium emancipatum” reached agreement with the consuls and seigneurs-pariers of La Garde-Guérin concerning justice at Le Rachas by charter dated 17/18 Oct 1331[1396]. Seigneur de Randon. “Johannes de Randone filius mancipatus...Guillelmi de Randone militis Luci domini” appointed proxies by charter dated 20 Jul 1339[1397]. m (contract 1331) MARGUERITE de Roquefeuil, daughter of RAYMOND [IV] Seigneur de Roquefeuil & his wife Vaurie “Atbrandy”. The marriage contract between “Jean de Randon” and “Marguerite filhe de messire Raymond de Rocofolio” is dated 1331[1398]. Jean & his wife had five children:

a) ARMAND [IX] [Randonnet] (-before 6 Dec 1378). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties[1399]. Vicomte de Polignac. m firstly (1347) MARGUERITE [Ermengarde] de Solignac, daughter of LIOUTAUD de Solignac & his wife Marguerite Adhémar de Monteil (-before 9 May 1363). A 1347 charter records the marriage between “Randonnet de Randon après appellé Armand viconte de Polignac” and “Hesmengarde de Solignac”[1400]. A charter dated 23 Mar 1372 (O.S.) records a dispute between “Armandum vicecomitem Podompniaci dominumque de Randone et Margaritam de Solempniaco filiam unicam...quondam Lhantandi...dicti vicecomitis uxorem" and “Armandum dominum de Rota militem” concerning the succession of “Lhantandi domini de Solempniaco militis”, recording that the dispute was submitted to arbitration after her death and that of “Johannis communis filii eorundem”[1401]. m secondly ([1370]) ISABELLE de Saint-Didier, daughter of PIERRE de Saint-Didier dit Testard Baron de Saint-Didier & his wife Philippa de Colombier-Bertrand (-before 16 Apr 1372). Jacotin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1402]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m thirdly (before Dec 1378) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Beaufort, daughter of GUILLAUME [III] Roger de Beaufort Vicomte de Turenne, Comte de Beaufort & his wife Eléonore de Comminges ([1359/50]-after 1415). A manuscript genealogy of the Beaufort family (date not specified) names “Elionordim dominam de Belliloco, Margaritam dominam de Poliniaco, Ceciliam comitissam Valentin. et Diens., Ioannam dominam de Baucio et comitissam Avelini, quæ postea nupsit Guidoni de Chavigny” as the four daughters of “Guillelmus comes Bellifortis et vicecomes Turenæ, uxorem...Alienordim de Convenis”[1403]. “Guillelmus de Belloforti vicecomes Turenæ et comes Alesti” confirmed having repaid “Armando vicecomite Podempniaci” the dowry for “Margaritæ filiæ nostræ olim vicecomitissæ Podempniaci” by charter dated 6 Dec 1378[1404]. A charter dated 11 Feb 1378 records that “Armando vicecomiti Podompinatii domino baroniarum de Sollompniaco et de Randone militis fratri et heredi prænominati domini Armandi vicecomitis Podompinacii” had returned the dowry to “Guillelmi comitis Belliforti, Alesti et vicecomitis Turenæ ac...Margaritæ eiusdem domini comitis filiæ relictæque bonæ memoriæ...Armandi vicecomitis Podompinatii ultimo defuncti”[1405]. She married secondly ([25 Dec 1391]) Jean le Vayer Seigneur de Coësmes. A charter dated 31 Jul 1407 records a claim by “Iohannem le Vayer militem dominum de Claritate et de Coesmes et Margaretam de Belloforti eius uxorem” against “Raymundum de Turena militem”, noting that in 1379 Marguerite had married “defuncto Armando vicecomite Podompniaci” who had died 1380 “vel circa” leaving Marguerite aged 19 childless, for a sum due on their marriage[1406]. Armand [IX] & his first wife had one child:

i) JEAN (-before 23 Mar 1373). A charter dated 1367 records mutual acknowledgement of payments received by “Guilhaume seigneur de Crussol et de Beaudiné”, relating to the dowry of “Sibille de Solignac femme de Guilhaume de Poitiers seigneur quand vivoit de Beaudiné, duquel ledict de Crussol estoit héritier”, and by “le seigneur vicomte de Polignac et Marguerite de Solignac, femme dudict seigneur viconte...comme père et administrateur de Jean son fils, héritier du seigneur et dame de Solignac”[1407]. The testament of “domina Margarita de Montilio relicta...Lhautaudi domini de Sollempniaco militis condam, nunc uxor...Odilonis Garini domini de Tornello militis”, dated 9 May 1363, bequeathed property to “...Johanni nepoti meo filio...Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci militis et Margarite condam filie mee uxoris ipsius...”[1408]. The marriage contract between "Agnonem de Turre dominum d’Oliergues" and “Beatricem filiam...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio” is dated 16 Feb 1372 (O.S.), witnessed by “domino Johanne de Sollempniaco filio...domini Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci...”[1409]. A charter dated 23 Mar 1372 (O.S.) records a dispute between “Armandum vicecomitem Podompniaci dominumque de Randone et Margaritam de Solempniaco filiam unicam...quondam Lhantandi...dicti vicecomitis uxorem" and “Armandum dominum de Rota militem” concerning the succession of “Lhantandi domini de Solempniaco militis”, recording that the dispute was submitted to arbitration after her death and that of “Johannis communis filii eorundem”[1410]. m as her first husband, TIBURGE de Saint-Didier, daughter of PIERRE de Saint-Didier dit Testard Baron de Saint-Didier & his wife Philippa de Colombier-Bertrand. Jourda de Vaux records her parentage, two husbands, and the marriage contract for her second marriage[1411]. Jacotin says that she was the sister of her first husband’s stepmother (no sources cited)[1412]. She married secondly (contract 26 May 1379) as his second wife, Louis [I] Baron de Joyeuse. Caumartin and Père Anselme record her family origin, second marriage and marriage date (no sources cited)[1413]. Baronne des baronnies de Saint-Didier et de Dunières, de Lapte, la Mastre, Deyras, Rochefort, Bosas, a condition for her second marriage being that her descendants quartered their arms with those of Saint-Didier[1414].

b) GUILLAUME (-after 23 Jun 1372). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties[1415].

c) RANDON-ARMAND [X] (-[1418/10 May 1421]). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 23 Jun 1372 which records judgment in a dispute between "Laubertum de Breone militum" and "Armandum nunc vicecomitem Podonniaci, Guillelmum ac Randonetum fratres, liberos defuncti Ioannis de Randone quondam militis" concerning the succession to Polignac properties[1416]. Vicomte de Polignac. Baron de Solignac. A vidimus dated 1421, at the request of “Pierre de Chalancon dit Armand vicomte de Polignac...et Marguerite sa femme et Armand leur fils”, recorded a charter dated 1385 recording that “Randon de Polignac frère et héritier d’Armand viconte de Polignac” agreed to respect his brother’s testament[1417]. The testament of “Armand viconte de Polignac” is dated 1416 (no details)[1418]. “Armand viconte de Polignac et...Claude sa femme” founded a mass at Notre-Dame by charter dated 1417[1419]. A charter dated 1418 records a promise to say an annual mass at Saint-Jailly de Langhac for “Armand viconte de Polignac et...Béatrix sa seur”, the latter buried there[1420]. m firstly (1367) MASCARONE de Montaigut, daughter of GUILLAUME Aycelin de Montaigut & his wife Dauphine de Montboissier (-after 3 May 1410). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage in 1367 but does not cite the primary sources on which this information is based[1421]. The testament of “Mascaronne de Montagut vicontesse de Polignac”, dated 3 May 1410, named “Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlor sa filhe” as her universal heir[1422]. m secondly (contract 1400 [1410?]) as her second husband, CLAUDE de Roussillon, widow of JOUVENIN de Montchenu, daughter of GUILLAUME de Roussillon Seigneur du Bouchage Maréchal du Dauphiné & his wife --- (-after 4 Oct 1431). The marriage contract between “Armand viconte de Polignac, baron de Solignac et de Randon” and “Claude filhe de...Guilhaume de Rossilhon seigneur du Bouschage” is dated 1400 [misdated?][1423]. “Armand viconte de Polignac et...Claude sa femme” founded a mass at Notre-Dame by charter dated 1417[1424]. Armand [X] & his first wife had two children:

i) RANDONNET (-[1399/1400]). His parentage is confirmed by his marriage contract. m (contract 16 Jan 1390) JEANNE de Clermont, daughter of BERAUD [II] Dauphin d’Auvergne & his third wife Marguerite Ctss de Sancerre (-after 1400). The marriage contract between "Dominus Armandus sive Randonus vicecomes Podompniaci et…Randonus dicti domini vicecomitis filius" and "Johanna Dalphina filia…Beraldi Delphini Alverniæ comitis Claromontis" is dated 16 Jan 1389 (O.S.), and names "Beraldo, Johanne, Ludovico et Rotberto eorum liberis"[1425].

ii) MARGUERITE (-before 10 May 1421). The testament of “Mascaronne de Montagut vicontesse de Polignac”, dated 3 May 1410, named “Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlor sa filhe” as her universal heir[1426]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the 24 Apr 1423 marriage contract between [her son] “Armand de Montlaur vte de Polignac fils de...Louis sgr des baronnies de Montlaur, Sabran, Florac et de la ville d’Aubenas en Vivarès et de...Marguerite de Polignac dame de Montlaur sa femme fille de feu...Armand vts de Olignac” and “Françoise de Peschin fille âgée de 12 ans de...Delphine de Montlaur dame de la baronnie de Guerins et des châteaux de Roche-Aigüe Fornesio et Podio Alto veuve de feu...sgr Jac. de Peschin...”[1427]. m (contract 4 Jun 1398) as his first wife, LOUIS Comte de Montlaur, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife Gausserande d’Apchier (-[1436/40]).

d) VALPURGE (-after 4 Sep 1371). Her son succeeded as vicomte de Polignac (see below). m (1349) as his first wife, GUILLAUME Baron de Chalencon, son of GUY Seigneur de Chalencon & his wife Isabelle Dauphine de Clermont (-after 4 Sep 1411).

e) BEATRIX (-before 1418, bur Saint-Jailly de Langhac). A charter dated 1418 records a promise to say an annual mass at Saint-Jailly de Langhac for “Armand viconte de Polignac et...Béatrix sa seur”, the latter buried there[1428]. m PIERRE de Langeac, son of ---.

2. YOLANDE de Polignac (-after 1343). Dame de Montagu. Jacotin records her parentage (no sources cited)[1429]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.

3. ISABELLE de Polignac . The marriage contract and dowry agreement between “Ysabel de Randon filhe de...Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc et de dame Béatrix de Beaucie sa femme” and “Bertrand de Rochefort seigneur d’Auroux” is dated 1332[1430]. Jacotin records her second marriage (no sources cited)[1431]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m (contract 1332) BERTRAND de Rochefort Seigneur d’Auroux, son of ---. m secondly (1338) PONS de Langeac Sénéchal d’Auvergne, son of ARMAND de Langeac & his wife Catherine d’Aurillac.

4. MARQUISE de Polignac (-after 1346). The testament of “Marquèse de Randon filhe de messire Guilhaume de Randon seigneur de Luc”, dated 1346, named “dame Béatrix de Baux et de Randon sa mère” as her universal heir[1432].

B. SEIGNEURS de CHALENCON

Chalencon (also previously known as Chalancon) is located in the Velay, about 30 kilometres west of Valence in the present-day French département of Ardèche, arrondissement Privas.

1. EBRAUD de Chalencon (-after [1096/1101]). “Ebraldus castri Chalanconii” donated “molendinum...ad Chalanconium et...mansum del Mainil” to Chamalières by charter dated to [1074-1108], witnessed by “Durantus, Willelmus, Dalmatius”[1433]. "Willelmus de Baphia...Arverne sedis...episcopus" donated “locum de Vivairols...cum mercato quod ab Ebraldo de Chalencone...adquisivi...in castro meo de Ucione” to Sauxillanges by charter dated to [1096-1101][1434].

2. BERTRAND [I] de Chalencon (-after [1145]). “...Ber[trandus] de Chalanco...” witnessed the charter dated to [1100-30] under which “miles Ranulfus...Bellomontis” donated revenue “in villa...ad Solos” to Chamalières[1435]. “...Ber[trandus] de Chalanco...” witnessed the charter dated to [1145] under which “Guigo Bruni et uxor sua...Uneldis” donated “in villa de Vosairaco...mansum...et...manso de Genestos” to Chamalières[1436].

3. HUMBERT de Chalencon (-after 1191). Canon at Saint-Georges du Puy: “...Umbertz de Calanconio...Chantoens...Poncius Calanconii...” witnessed the 1191 charter under which “Mauricius d’Issandolongis canonicus Aniciensis ecclesie” donated rights in houses at “Dolens” to Saint-Georges du Puy[1437].

Three brothers:

1. BERTRAND [II] de Chalencon (-after 1212). "Wuillelmum…de Baffia...et Bertrandum de Chalanco" acted as guarantor in a charter dated to [1178/1201] under which "P[etrus] de Cervissas...cum dominis de Munrevel...Dalmatio et Eustachio et Poncio" their rights "in villa Sancti Flori" with Chamalières-sur-Loire[1438]. “Guigo de Rocha, Bertrandus de Chalanco et Stephanus frater eius...” guaranteed the donation of Confolent priory to Chamalières made by “Franco abbas Sancti Teohtfredi” by charter dated to [1184/90][1439]. “Bertrandus de Chalancone” donated “mansum de villa de Baisaco” to Chamalières, with the support of “uxor et frater eius Pontius”, by charter dated to [end-12th century][1440]. Seigneur de Chalencon. “Dominus Willelmus Rocabaronis” donated “censuales in ecclesia de Crapona” to Chamalières, and later (“post aliquot vero tempus”) “Bertrandus dominus Chalanconis” gave “filium suum Pontium” as a monk with another donation “in eadem ecclesia de Crapona”, by charter dated to [end-12th century][1441]. “B[ertrandus] Aniciensis episcopus, B[ertrandus] Chalanconii, Ademarus de Rocha...” witnessed the 1212 charter under which “domina Girunda...et eius filius...Arimandus atque uxor sua” donated property “in villa de Pigeriis” [Pieyres] to Chamalières[1442]. m ---. She is mentioned but not named in her husband’s end-12th century charter quoted above. Bertrand [II] & his wife had one child:

a) PONS de Chalancon . Monk at Chamalières. “Dominus Willelmus Rocabaronis” donated “censuales in ecclesia de Crapona” to Chamalières, and later (“post aliquot vero tempus”) “Bertrandus dominus Chalanconis” gave “filium suum Pontium” as a monk with another donation “in eadem ecclesia de Crapona”, by charter dated to [end-12th century][1443].

2. ETIENNE de Chalencon (-after [1184/90]). “Guigo de Rocha, Bertrandus de Chalanco et Stephanus frater eius...” guaranteed the donation of Confolent priory to Chamalières made by “Franco abbas Sancti Teohtfredi” by charter dated to [1184/90][1444].

3. PONS de Chalencon (-after Dec 1201). “Garnerus de Spaleto...” pledged property in “Chassemde” to Saint-Georges du Puy, in return for a loan on leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated to [1189], witnessed by “...Poncius de Calanconio...”[1445]. “...Umbertz de Calanconio...Chantoens...Poncius Calanconii...” witnessed the 1191 charter under which “Mauricius d’Issandolongis canonicus Aniciensis ecclesie” donated rights in houses at “Dolens” to Saint-Georges du Puy[1446]. “Bertrandus de Chalancone” donated “mansum de villa de Baisaco” to Chamalières, with the support of “uxor et frater eius Pontius”, by charter dated to [end-12th century][1447]. “Dominam Wuillelmam de Sessac” donated “domos que fuerunt patris sui...in Transversa” to the university of Saint-Mayol du Puy, sworn by “filie ipsius Wuillelme, Blancha, Laura, Wuillelma”, by charter dated Dec 1201, witnessed by “...Pontius de Chalanconio...”[1448].

1. BERTRAND de Chalencon (-21 Dec 1213). Bishop of Le Puy. A charter dated 1202 records the arbitration concerning royalties claimed by “dominus Bertrandus de Chalanco Aniciensis episcopus” from the churches of Saint-Vosy, Saint-Georges and Saint-Agrève[1449]. “B[ertrandus] Aniciensis episcopus, B[ertrandus] Chalanconii, Ademarus de Rocha...” witnessed the 1212 charter under which “domina Girunda...et eius filius...Arimandus atque uxor sua” donated property “in villa de Pigeriis” [Pieyres] to Chamalières[1450]. Gallia Christiana records his death 21 Dec 1213[1451].

2. ETIENNE de Chalancon (-8 or 21 Feb 1231). Bishop of Le Puy. Gallia Christiana records the appointment in Aug 1220 of “Stephanus de Chalancon Bertrandi olim episcopi consobrinus”[1452]. “Stephani de Chalenconio electi Aniciensis” confirmed an arbitration of a dispute between “dominum Jaucerandum de Bouzol” and “Willelmum d’Albiges magistrum hospitalis Beate Marie” by charter dated Jul 1220[1453]. Gallia Christiana records the death “IX Kal Mar (alii dicunt die 8 Februarii)” of Bishop Etienne[1454].

3. GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-after 3 Aug 1226). “Pontius de Bellomonte miles et Stephanus frater meus et Berauda soror mea” sold “graveria...juxta Bornam” to Le Puy hospital, with the consent of “Almois uxor dicti Poncii de Bellomonte”, guaranteed by “Willelmus de Chalanco miles”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1226[1455].

1. BERTRAND [III] de Chalencon (-after 1249). Seigneur de Chalencon. “Bertrandus dominus de Chalencone et de Bellomonte...Ayglina uxor dicti Bertrandi” relinquished rights in “mansis seu terris de Fontanis, dels Espinassos, de la Costa, del Besset, de Cros Congnet” in favour of La Chaise-Dieu, naming “Stephanus de Bellomonte canonicus Aniciensis patruus uxoris mee”, by charter dated 1249, his wife sealing with the seal of “Beraldi domini de Sollempniaco”[1456]. Bertrand presumably died before 15 Apr 1263 when his supposed son Bertrand swore homage. m AIGELINE de Beaumont, daughter of --- (-after 1249). “Bertrandus dominus de Chalencone et de Bellomonte...Ayglina uxor dicti Bertrandi” relinquished rights in “mansis seu terris de Fontanis, dels Espinassos, de la Costa, del Besset, de Cros Congnet” in favour of La Chaise-Dieu, naming “Stephanus de Bellomonte canonicus Aniciensis patruus uxoris mee”, by charter dated 1249, his wife sealing with the seal of “Beraldi domini de Sollempniaco”[1457]. Bertrand [III] & his wife had two children:

a) BERTRAND [IV] de Chalencon (-[5 Nov 1295/1298]). Seigneur de Chalencon. “Bertrandus dominus de Chalencone” swore homage to Renaud Comte de Forez for “castrum...de Sancto Paulo...Tauriac...et...in castro Crapone” by charter dated 15 Apr 1263[1458]. “Bertrandus dominus de Chalencone miles” assigned rights to a bequest made by “dominus Guillelmus de Chalencone frater noster quondam canonicus ecclesie Aniciensis” in favour of Saint-Mayol university by charter dated 17 Nov 1269[1459]. “Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis olim domini d’Oliergues militis” and “Hyzelt d’Oliergues eius soror...”, both “majores XII annis”, with “Margarita sorore quondam dicti domini Agnonis”, with the consent of “dictæ Margaritæ et domini Roberti domini Brolii, avunculi, et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militis et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Brocco prioris Bulhionis, cognatorum ipsarum sororem...et...amicorum earundem sororum...domini Bertrandi de Chalanco et domini Raymundi Ferriol, militum, et domini Guillelmi de Monterevello prepositi Aniciensis”, agreed the division of their father’s succession by charter dated 15 Jan 1276[1460]. “Bertrandus dominus de Chalancone miles” reached agreement with Jean Comte de Forez relating to the administration of his properties by charter dated 15 Dec 1291[1461]. “Bertrando domino de Chalanconio milite” emancipated “Guillelmo de Chalanconio eius nepote filio Bertrandi de Chalanconio filio condam dicti domini Bertrandi”, granting him “castra sua...Chalanconio et de Crapona”, reserving the usufruct, by charter dated 5 Nov 1295[1462]. He died before the 1298 charter of his grandson Guillaume. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Bertrand’s wife has not been identified. Bertrand [IV] & his wife had children:

i) BERTRAND [V] de Chalencon (-before 5 Nov 1295). His parentage is confirmed by the 5 Nov 1295 charter quoted below in which he is named as deceased. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Bertrand’s wife has not been identified. Bertrand & his wife had one child:

(1) GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-after 27 Apr 1324). “Bertrando domino de Chalanconio milite” emancipated “Guillelmo de Chalanconio eius nepote filio Bertrandi de Chalanconio filio condam dicti domini Bertrandi”, granting him “castra sua...Chalanconio et de Crapona”, reserving the usufruct, and arranging his marriage with “Clemenciam filiam...Guigonis domini de Rocha”, by charter dated 5 Nov 1295[1463]. Seigneur de Chalencon.

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b) GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-before 17 Nov 1269). Canon at Le Puy. “Bertrandus dominus de Chalencone miles” assigned rights to a bequest made by “dominus Guillelmus de Chalencone frater noster quondam canonicus ecclesie Aniciensis” in favour of Saint-Mayol university by charter dated 17 Nov 1269[1464].

Two brothers:

1. EBRAUD de Chalencon (-after 15 May 1281). [The testament of “Armandus dominus d’Alegre”, dated 23 Nov 1263, named “Hugonetum filium meum” as universal heir, substituting “...dominum de Chalanco nepotem meum...” [Jacotin suggests “Ebrard de Chalencon qui d’établit en Auvergne”, but would he be “dominus”?][1465]. “Ebraudus et Pontius de Chalanco fratres domicelli” granted their rights “in villa de Rogo” [Rigoux] by charter dated 7 Sep 1276[1466]. “Ebraudus de Chalanco domicellus...Merianda uxor dicti Ebraudi” renounced rights over revenue from the church of Le Fayet in favour of La Chaise-Dieu by charter dated 15 May 1281[1467]. m MERIANDE, daughter of --- (-after 15 May 1281). “Ebraudus de Chalanco domicellus...Merianda uxor dicti Ebraudi” renounced rights over revenue from the church of Le Fayet in favour of La Chaise-Dieu by charter dated 15 May 1281[1468].

2. PONS de Chalencon (-after 7 Sep 1276). “Ebraudus et Pontius de Chalanco fratres domicelli” granted their rights “in villa de Rogo” [Rigoux] by charter dated 7 Sep 1276[1469].

GUILLAUME de Chalencon, son of BERTRAND [V] de Chalencon & his wife --- (-after 27 Apr 1324). “Bertrando domino de Chalanconio milite” emancipated “Guillelmo de Chalanconio eius nepote filio Bertrandi de Chalanconio filio condam dicti domini Bertrandi”, granting him “castra sua...Chalanconio et de Crapona”, reserving the usufruct, and arranging his marriage with “Clemenciam filiam...Guigonis domini de Rocha”, by charter dated 5 Nov 1295[1470]. Seigneur de Chalencon. “Guigo dominus de Ruppe miles...et Guigo de Ruppe eius filius domicellus, sponsus futurus...Delphinæ filiæ quondam...Bertrandi domini de Turre militis jan defuncti” guaranteed her dower by charter dated 1298, witnessed by “...Guillelmo domino de Chalenconio...”[1471]. The testament of “Guillelmus dominus de Chalanconio...miles”, dated 27 Apr 1324, requested burial “in cemiterio ecclesie Sancti Egidii de Chamaleriis”, named “Guiotum de Chalanconio filium suum” as his universal heir[1472].

m (contract 5 Nov 1295) CLEMENCE de la Roche-en-Régnier, daughter of [GUIGUES [III] Seigneur de la Roche-en-Régnier & his first wife Dauphine de Montboissier] (-after 13 Aug 1339). The primary source which confirms that Clémence was the daughter of Guigues [III] has not been identified. If this parentage is conrrect, she would have been his daughter by his first wife. “Bertrando domino de Chalanconio milite” emancipated “Guillelmo de Chalanconio eius nepote filio Bertrandi de Chalanconio filio condam dicti domini Bertrandi”, granting him “castra sua...Chalanconio et de Crapona”, reserving the usufruct, and arranging his marriage with “Clemenciam filiam...Guigonis domini de Rocha”, by charter dated 5 Nov 1295, the marriage contract in a separate document of the same date[1473]. The testament of “domina Clemencia de Ruppe relicta...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio condam militis”, dated 13 Aug 1339, chose burial “in cimiterio Chamaleriarum”, appointed as executors “...fratrem suum...Guigonem dominum de Ruppe militem...”[1474].

Guillaume & his wife had one child:

1. GUY de Chalencon (-after 11 Jun 1340). The testament of “Guillelmus dominus de Chalanconio...miles”, dated 27 Apr 1324, named “Guiotum de Chalanconio filium suum” as his universal heir[1475]. Seigneur de Chalencon. The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, appoints "fratrem nostrum dominum Hugonem Delphini præpositum Brivatensem, et dominum Guidonem dominum de Chalancone…" among his executors[1476]. m ISABELLE de Clermont, daughter of JEAN [I] Comte de Clermont & his wife Anne de Poitiers (-before 1340). The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "…Delphinam et Margaritam de Chalencone…neptibus nostris filiabus quondam Ysabellis quondam filiæ nostræ…ob causa dotis suæ domino de Chalencone marito suo quondam…"[1477]. Guy & his wife had children:

a) GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-after 4 Sep 1411). Seigneur de Chalencon. m firstly (1349) VALPURGE de Polignac, daughter of JEAN de Polignac & his wife Marguerite de Roquefeuil (-after 4 Sep 1371). m secondly (27 Aug 1378) as her second husband, CATHERINE de la Motte, widow of LORDIN Seigneur de Saligny, daughter of ---. A charter dated 27 Aug 1378 records the marriages between “Guilhaume seigneur de Chalancon” and “Catherine de la Motte dame de Saligny”, and between “Pierre de Chalncon fils dudict Guilhaume de Chalancon” and “Marguerite de Saligny fille de Lordin de Saligny seigneur dudict lieu, et de ladicte Catherine de la Motte”, and by “le seigneur vicomte de Polignac et Marguerite de Solignac, femme dudict seigneur viconte...comme père et administrateur de Jean son fils, héritier du seigneur et dame de Solignac”[1478]. Guillaume & his first wife had children:

i) PIERRE de Chalencon (-1420). Baron de Chalencon. He succeeded his maternal uncle as Vicomte de Polignac as Armand [XI].

- VICOMTES de POLIGNAC (CHALENCON).

ii) GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-after 2 Nov 1443). The marriage contract between "Agnonem de Turre dominum d’Oliergues" and “Beatricem filiam...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio” is dated 16 Feb 1372 (O.S.), in the presence of “Guillelmo de Chalanconio præposito ecclesiæ beatæ Mariæ Aniciensis ac Rothomagensis et Tornacensis ecclesiarum thesaurario...”[1479]. Bishop of Le Puy. A charter dated 23 Jun 1428 records the alliance between "Guillaume de Chalancon évêque du Puy, d’Armand [error for Pierre?] vicomte de Polignac et seigneur de Chalancon son frère et de Louis de Chalancon seigneur de Beaumont fils dudit vicomte" and “le comte de Clermont”[1480]. The testament of “Guihaume de Chalancon évesque du Puy et comte de Velay” is dated 2 Nov 1443 (no details)[1481].

iii) ISABELLE de Chalencon (-after 5 Jul 1397). A register Sommaire des mariages et testaments de la maison de Tournel, dated 1639, dates her marriage 3 Aug 1365[1482]. “Issabellis de Chalancone relicta...Guigonis Garini militis condam domini de Tornello tutrix...Odiloneti, Guillelmi, Garini et Isoarde liberorum suorum et dicti domini...” ratified a sale of property by charter dated 25 Apr 1386[1483]. “Stephanus Leonardi” swore allegiance to “domina Ysabelle de Chalancone relicta...domini Guigonis” by charter dated 5 May 1387[1484]. “Ysabellis de Chalancone relicta deffuncti...Guigonis Garini militis domini de Tornello” donated property to “Armandum Garini dominum de Tornello…filium et dicti condam...Guigonis”, naming “Guillelmus et Garinus fratres sui...Guillelmum de Chalancone eius patrem”, by charter dated 5 Jul 1397[1485]. m (3 Aug 1365) GUIGUES GUERIN de Châteauneuf Seigneur du Tournel, son of ODILON GUERIN [VI] Seigneur du Tournel & his first wife Isoarde de Siminane ([1344/55]-before 5 May 1387).

iv) MARGUERITE de Chalencon (-before 1379). Caumartin and Père Anselme record her parentage and marriage date (no sources cited)[1486]. “Guilhaume seigneur de Chalancon” acknowledged receipt from “Loys seigneur de Joyeuse” for the unpaid dowry for “Marguerite de Chalancon filhe dudict seigneur de Chalancon et femme dudict Joyeuse” by charter dated 1391[1487]. m (8 Oct 1367) as his first wife, LOUIS [I] Baron de Joyeuse, son of RANDON [I] de Joyeuse Baron de Joyeuse & his wife Flore de Caylus (-after 27 Oct 1390).

v) BEATRIX de Chalencon (-28 Nov after 1420). The marriage contract between "Agnonem de Turre dominum d’Oliergues" and “Beatricem filiam...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio” is dated 16 Feb 1372 (O.S.), in the presence of “Guillelmo de Chalanconio præposito ecclesiæ beatæ Mariæ Aniciensis ac Rothomagensis et Tornacensis ecclesiarum thesaurario...domino Guillelmo de Talhaco milite...Godafredo domino de Montemaurino, Guillelmo eius fratre domicello”, witnessed by “domino Johanne de Sollempniaco filio...domini Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci...”[1488]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "IV Kal Dec" 1404 of “Beatrix de Chalanco domina de Olergio”[1489]. m (contract 16 Feb 1373) AGNE [II] Seigneur d’Olliergues, son of AGNES [I] de la Tour Seigneur d’Olliergues & his wife Catherine de Narbonne (-22 May 1404, bur Clermont Cordeliers).

vi) DAUPHINE de Chalencon . Jacotin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1490]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m GUY de Saint-Martial Baron de Lévis-sur-Rhône, son of ---.

b) DAUPHINE de Chalencon . The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "…Delphinam et Margaritam de Chalencone…neptibus nostris filiabus quondam Ysabellis quondam filiæ nostræ…ob causa dotis suæ domino de Chalencone marito suo quondam…"[1491].

c) MARGUERITE de Chalencon . The testament of "Johannes comes Clarimontensis Delphinusque Arverniæ", dated 11 Jun 1340, makes bequests to "…Delphinam et Margaritam de Chalencone…neptibus nostris filiabus quondam Ysabellis quondam filiæ nostræ…ob causa dotis suæ domino de Chalencone marito suo quondam…"[1492].

d) MARGUERITE de Chalencon (-after 14 Feb 1363). m (8 Feb 1351]) as his first wife, LOUIS d’Anduze Seigneur de la Voute, son of BERMOND [III] d’Anduze Seigneur de la Voute & his first wife Eléonore de Poitiers (-after 5 Jun 1408).

Two brothers:

1. GUILLAUME de Chalencon (-after 25 Jul 1327, bur Le Puy). Canon at Le Puy. “...Guillelmi et Stephani de Chalanconio...canonicorum Aniciensium” confirmed an arrangement of the bishop of Le Puy relating to relics by charter dated 10 Dec 1285[1493]. The testament of “domini Stephanum de Chalanconio condam canonici ecclesie Beate Marie Aniciensis”, dated 17 May 1313, named “dominum Guillelmum de Chalanconio canonicum ecclesie Anicensis fratrem meum” as his universal heir[1494]. The testament of “Guillelmi de Chalanconio quondam canonici ecclesie Beate Marie”, dated 25 Jul 1327, requested burial “in ecclesie Aniciensis” r[1495].

2. ETIENNE de Chalencon (-after 17 May 1313). Canon at Le Puy. “...Guillelmi et Stephani de Chalanconio...canonicorum Aniciensium” confirmed an arrangement of the bishop of Le Puy relating to relics by charter dated 10 Dec 1285[1496]. The testament of “domini Stephanum de Chalanconio condam canonici ecclesie Beate Marie Aniciensis”, dated 17 May 1313, named “dominum Guillelmum de Chalanconio canonicum ecclesie Anicensis fratrem meum” as his universal heir[1497].

Two brothers:

1. PONS de Chalancon . Canon at Clermont. The testament of [his nephew] “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, named “bone memorie dominus Poncius de Chalancone canonicus Claromontensis patruus meus”[1498].

2. --- de Chalancon . m ---. [Eleven] children:

a) PONS de Chalancon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, appointed “dominum Poncium de Chalancone fratrem meum” as universal heir, and as guarantor “Hugoni de Chalancone nepoti meo vel eius filio”[1499].

b) [--- de Chalancon (-before 16 May 1324). The absence of reference to Hugues’s father in the 16 May 1324 testament quoted below suggests that he was deceased. Another possibility is that Hugues’s father was one of the other brothers of the testator named in the testament. m ---.] One child:

i) HUGUES de Chalancon . The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, appointed “Hugoni de Chalancone nepoti meo vel eius filio” as guarantor[1500].

c) HUGUES de Chalancon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “Girine et Guigone sororibus meis...domine Alazie sorori mee priorisse Bellimontis et Bloide sorori mee moniali monasterii d’Estol...Stephano fratri meo priori Sancti Ursisii...Johannem et Egidium fratres meos, domine Margarite de Castro Novo sorori mee...”, appointed “dominum Poncium de Chalancone fratrem meum” as universal heir, remembering “bone memorie dominus Poncius de Chalancone canonicus Claromontensis patruus meus”, and as guarantor “Hugoni de Chalancone nepoti meo vel eius filio”[1501].

d) GIRINE de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “Girine et Guigone sororibus meis...”[1502].

e) GUIGONNE de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “Girine et Guigone sororibus meis...”[1503].

f) ALIX de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). Prioress of Beaumont: the testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “Girine et Guigone sororibus meis...domine Alazie sorori mee priorisse Bellimontis et Bloide sorori mee moniali monasterii d’Estol...”[1504].

g) BLOIDE de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). Nun at Estol: the testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “Girine et Guigone sororibus meis...domine Alazie sorori mee priorisse Bellimontis et Bloide sorori mee moniali monasterii d’Estol...”[1505].

h) ETIENNE de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). Prior of Saint-Ursi: the testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “...Stephano fratri meo priori Sancti Ursisii...Johannem et Egidium fratres meos...”[1506].

i) JEAN de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “...Stephano fratri meo priori Sancti Ursisii...Johannem et Egidium fratres meos...”[1507].

j) GILLES de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “...Stephano fratri meo priori Sancti Ursisii...Johannem et Egidium fratres meos...”[1508].

k) MARGUERITE de Chalencon (-after 16 May 1324). The testament of “Hugo de Chalancone utriusque juris professor et cantor ecclesie Claromontis”, dated 16 May 1324, bequeathed property to “...domine Margarite de Castro Novo sorori mee...”[1509]. m --- Seigneur de Châteauneuf, son of ---.

C. VICOMTES de POLIGNAC (CHALENCON)

PIERRE de Chalencon, son of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Chalencon & his first wife Valpurge de Polignac (-1420). Baron de Chalencon. He succeeded his maternal uncle as Vicomte de Polignac as Armand [XI]. A vidimus dated 1421, at the request of “Pierre de Chalancon dit Armand vicomte de Polignac...et Marguerite sa femme et Armand leur fils”, recorded a charter dated 1385 recording that “Randon de Polignac frère et héritier d’Armand viconte de Polignac” agreed to respect his brother’s testament[1510]. A charter dated 23 Jun 1428 records the alliance between "Guillaume de Chalancon évêque du Puy, d’Armand [error for Pierre?] vicomte de Polignac et seigneur de Chalancon son frère et de Louis de Chalancon seigneur de Beaumont fils dudit vicomte" and “le comte de Clermont”[1511].

m (27 Aug 1378) MARGUERITE de Saligny, daughter of LORDIN Seigneur de Saligny & his wife Catherine de la Motte (-after 5 Oct 1420). A charter dated 27 Aug 1378 records the marriages between “Guilhaume seigneur de Chalancon” and “Catherine de la Motte dame de Saligny”, and between “Pierre de Chalncon fils dudict Guilhaume de Chalancon” and “Marguerite de Saligny fille de Lordin de Saligny seigneur dudict lieu, et de ladicte Catherine de la Motte”, and by “le seigneur vicomte de Polignac et Marguerite de Solignac, femme dudict seigneur viconte...comme père et administrateur de Jean son fils, héritier du seigneur et dame de Solignac”[1512]. The testament of “Marguerite de Saligny dame de...Randans...femme de...Pierre de Chalancon baron dudict lieu” is dated 1411 (no details)[1513]. Another testament of “Marguerite de Saligny” is dated 5 Oct 1420 (no details)[1514].

Pierre & his wife had four children:

1. LOUIS ARMAND [XII] de Chalencon (-after 19 Aug 1452). A charter dated 23 Jun 1428 records the alliance between "Guillaume de Chalancon évêque du Puy, d’Armand [error for Pierre?] vicomte de Polignac et seigneur de Chalancon son frère et de Louis de Chalancon seigneur de Beaumont fils dudit vicomte" and “le comte de Clermont”[1515]. He succeeded his father as Vicomte de Polignac. The testament of “Armand de Polignac auparavant appellé Loys” is dated 19 Aug 1452 (no details)[1516]. m firstly (contract 12 Sep 1419) ISABELLE de la Tour, daughter of BERTRAND [VII] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Marie Ctss d’Auvergne et de Boulogne. The marriage contract between "Bertrand seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...madamoiselle Ysabel de la Tour fille dudit monseigneur de la Tour et de madame Marie de Bouloigne dame de Montgascon" and "messire Pierre seigneur de Chalencon et messire Loys de Chalencon chevaliler son fils" is dated 12 Sep 1419[1517]. m secondly (contract 1441) FRANÇOISE de Montmajour, daughter of GASPARD de Montmajour & his wife --- (-1471). The marriage contract of “Armand viconte de Polignac baron de Chalencon et Solignac et Randon...Loys de Chalancon son fils” and “dame Françoise de Montmajour” is dated 1441 (no details)[1518]. The testament of “Françoise de Montmajour vicontesse de Polignac dame d’Auroux et Coppet” is dated 1471 (no details)[1519]. Louis Armand [XII] & his first wife had children:

a) GUILLAUME ARMAND [XIII] de Polignac (-12 Aug 1473). Vicomte de Polignac.

- see below.

b) LOUIS de Polignac (-1480). m (2 Jun 1434) ANTONETTE de Rochebaron, daughter of GUY de Rochebaron & his wife Catherine de la Roche.

- CHALENCON-ROCHEBARON.

c) BERTRAND de Polignac (-24 Oct 1501). Deacon of Le Puy. Bishop of Rodez 1457.

d) PIERRE de Polignac (-after 1485). Grand-archdeacon of Rodez. Elected Bishop of Le Puy 7 Dec 1485, not installed.

e) JEANNE de Polignac . m (22 Aug 1443) ANTONE de Lévis Comte de Villars, son of PHILIPPE de Lévis Comte de Villars & his wife Antoinette d’Anduze.

f) LOUISE de Polignac . The marriage contract of “Béraud de Beaufort” and “damoyselle Loyse de Polignac” is dated 1443 (no details)[1520]. m (contract 1443) BERAUD de Beaufort-Canillac, son of MARQUIS de Beaufort & his second wife Eléonore d’Anduze.

Louis Armand [XII] & his second wife had one child:

g) GILBERTE de Polignac . m (21 Dec 1467) ANSELME de Miolans Baron d’Anjou Maréchal de Savoie, son of ---.

2. ISABELLE de Chalencon (-1438 or after). [The marriage contract between “Armand seigneur de la Roue” and “Ysabeau de Chalancon”, with her dowry secured by her father (unnamed) on revenues from “Sainct-Pal”, is dated 20 Oct 1404[1521]. The chronology suggests that the bride was the same Isabelle who later married Louis Comte de Montlaur but the primary source which confirms this suggestion has not been identified. Théillière indicates that Armand [V] de la Roue was descended from Bertrand de Solignac Seigneur de la Roue (see Part D of the present chapter)[1522].] The marriage contract between “Loys baron de Montlaur” and “damoyselle Ysabeau de Chalancon filhe d’Armand viconte de Polignac” is dated 1426[1523]. The testament of “noble Ysabeau de Chalancon femme de monsieur Loys seigneur de Montlor” is dated 1438 (no details)[1524]. [m firstly (contract 20 Oct 1404) ARMAND [V] Seigneur de la Roue, son of ---.] m [secondly] (contract 1426) as his second wife, LOUIS Comte de Montlaur, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife Gausserande d’Apchier (-[1436/40]).

3. CATHERINE de Chalencon . Jacotin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1525]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m MEYRUEIS de Cénaret comptour de Montferrand, son of ---.

4. MARGUERITE de Chalencon . Foras records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1526]. m as his third wife, URBAIN Seigneur de la Chambre, Vicomte de Maurienne, son of JEAN [III] Seigneur de la Chambre, Vicomte de Maurienne & his first wife Jeanne de Chalon (-[31 Aug 1440/30 Jun 1445]).

GUILLAUME ARMAND [XIII] de Polignac, son of LOUIS ARMAND [XII] de Chalencon Vicomte de Poliganc & his first wife Isabelle de la Tour (-12 Aug 1473). Vicomte de Polignac. The testament of “Armand viconte de Polignac, baron de Chalencon, Solignac, Randon et Randans” is dated 31 Jul 1473 and the codicil 4 Aug 1473 (no details)[1527].

m (16 May 1441) AMADEA di Saluzzo, daughter of MANFREDO di Saluzzo Signore di Mulazzano & his wife Françoise de Montmajour (-after 10 Feb 1473). The marriage contract of “...Guihaume de Chalancon fils [de] Loys” and “noble Amédée de Salusses” is dated 1441 (no details)[1528]. The testament of “damoyselle Amédée de Salusses femme d’Armand viconte de Polignac” is dated 10 Feb 1473 (no details)[1529].

Guillaume Armand [XII] & his wife had twelve children:

1. CLAUDE ARMAND [XIV] de Polignac “l’Aveugle” (-24 Aug 1509). Vicomte de Polignac. m (contract 12 Aug 1469) JACQUELINE de Chabannes Dame d’Onzain, daughter of ANTOINE de Chabannes Comte de Dammartin & his wife Marguerite de Nanteuil Ctss de Dammartin. The epitaph of “Marguerite...de Nanteul, de Dammartin comtesse que espouse...Antoine de Chabannes” names the couple’s children “deux hoirs masles...Gilbert...[...tost de ce monde delaissa, car nostre compagnie que sept mois ne garda] Jean...Jeanne, Jaqueline”[1530]. A 16th century memoire records that “deffunct messire Anthoine de Chabannes, vivant grand maistre de France et comte de Dampmartin...frère de feu messire Jacques de Chabannes luy vivant mareschal de France, et...feue [...Marguerite] madame de Nantheul sa femme” had “trois enfens vivant...messire Jehan de Chabannes...[et] deux...filles...mariées l’une au conte de Pollinhac et l’aultre au marquis de Canilhac”[1531]. The marriage contract of “Claude de Polignac fils aisné d’Armand viconte de Polignac et de Amédée de Salusses” and “Jacqueline ou Jeanne filhe de messire Anthoine de Chabannes comte de Dampmartin grand maistre d’hostel de France” is dated 12 Aug 1469 (no details)[1532].

2. GUILLAUME ARMAND [XV] de Polignac “le Sage” (-Aug 1518). Vicomte de Polignac. m (contract 3 May 1511) MARGUERITE de Pompadour, daughter of ANTOINE de Pompadour Baron de Laurière & his wife Catherine de la Tour-d’Olliergues (-1528). The marriage contract between “Guilhaume dit Armand viconte de Polignac” and “damoyselle Marguerite de Pompadour” is dated 3 May 1511[1533]. Guillaume Armand [XV] & his wife had children:

a) FRANÇOIS ARMAND [XVI] de Polignac “le Grand-Justicier” (-25 Nov 1562). Vicomte de Polignac. m firstly (30 Mar 1536) ANNE de Beaufort-Montboissier, daughter of JACQUES de Beaufort-Montboissier Comte d’Alais, Marquis de Canillac & his wife Jeanne Françoise de Chabannes. m secondly (27 Apr 1554) as her second husband, PHILIBERTE de Clermont-Tonnerre, widow of JEAN d’Ancezune Seigneur de Caderousse, daughter of ANTOINE de Clermont-Tonnerre bailli de Viennois & his wife Anne de Poitiers (-10 Dec 1604).

- VICOMTES de POLIGNAC.

b) FRANÇOISE de Polignac . m firstly (1526) JEAN de Gramont Gouverneur de Bayonne, son of --- (-killed in battle Naples 1528). m secondly JEAN d’Albaron Seigneur de Lérins-sur-Rhône, son of ---. m thirdly (contract 26 Sep 1532) as his third wife, JEAN de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier, son of AYMAR de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Valliers & his second wife Jeanne de la Tour (-after 26 Aug 1539, bur Saint-Vallier). m fourthly (1542) JEAN de la Baume-Montevel Prévôt de Paris, son of ---. m fifthly JEAN Baron de Lugny, son of --- (-1557).

c) CATHERINE de Polignac . m (15 May 1536) FRANÇOIS Baron de Langeac, son of RENAUD Baron de Langeac & his wife Claudine de l’Espinasse.

d) JEANNE de Polignac . m (1540) BERTRAND de Pierre Seigneur de Saint-Marcel, son of JEAN de Pierre & his wife Jeanne de Molette de Morangier.

3. BERTRAND de Polignac (-2 Nov 1501), Deacon of Le Puy 1491. Bishop of Rodez 1499.

4. JEAN de Polignac (-after 2 Oct 1500). Seigneur de Randon et de Beaumont. The testament of “Jean de Polignac sieur de Beaumont” is dated 2 Oct 1500 (no details)[1534]. m (24 Jun 1493) JEANNE de Chambes, daughter of JEAN de Chambes, Chambellan of King Louis XI & his wife Jeanne Chabot. Jean & his wife had one child:

a) ANNE de Polignac ). m firstly (13 Apr 1503) CHARLES de Bueil Comte de Sancerre, son of --- (-killed in battle Marignan ). m secondly (5 Feb 1518) FRANÇOIS [II] Comte de la Rochefoucauld, son of FRANÇOIS [I] Comte de la Rochefoucauld, Chambellan du Roi & his first wife Louise de Crussol (-1533, bur Verteuil Saint-François).

5. JEANNE de Polignac . “Jacques de Tournon seigneur dudict lieu” acknowledged receipt from “Armand viconte de Polignac...” of part payment of dowry for “Jeanne de Polignac fille dudict sieur viconte et femme dudict sieur de Tournon” by charter dated 1469[1535]. m (21 Jan 1465) JACQUES [II] de Tournon, son of GUILLAUME [V] de Tournon & his wife Antoinette de La Roue.

6. ISABELLE de Polignac . “Gilbert de la Fayete” acknowledged receipt from “monsieur le viconte de Polignac” of dowry for “damoyselle Ysabeau de Polignac” by charter dated to [1475][1536]. m (1473) GILBERT de Lafayette, son of GILBERT de Lafayette Maréchal de France & his wife Jeanne de Joyeuse.

7. JACQUES de Polignac . Canon at Le Puy.

8. ANTOINETTE de Polignac . The marriage contract between “Claude de Montbel seigneur de Pimorand, fils de Jacques comte de Monbel” and “damoyselle Anthonie de Polignac” is dated 24 Jan 1473 (no details)[1537]. The marriage contract between “Béraud Daulphin seigneur de Combronde” and “dame Anthonia de Polignac” is dated 1478 (no details)[1538]. The marriage contract between “messire Hugues de la Palu” and “dame Anthonia de Polignac” is dated to [1483] (no details)[1539]. m firstly (contract 24 Jan 1473) CLAUDE de Montbel Seigneur de Pimorand, son of JACQUES de Montbel & his wife Claudine Raulin. m secondly (contract 1478) BERAUD Dauphin de l’Espinasse, son of JEAN de L’Espinasse & his wife Blanche Dauphine (-1481). The testament of “Béraud Daulphin sire de Sainct-Ilpise, de Combronde, de Jaligny et du Chastelart” is dated 1481 (no details)[1540]. m thirdly (contract [1483]) HUGUES de la Palu Maréchal de Savoie, son of GUY de la Palu & his wife Isabelle de Savigny.

9. CATHERINE de Polignac (-5 Feb 1493). The marriage contract between “messire Jean de la Tour seigneur de Montgacon” and “damoyselle Catherine de Polignac” is dated 21 Nov 1484 (no details)[1541]. The testament of “Joannes de Turre dominus Montisgasconis...”, dated 26 Jul 1486, appointed "Godofredum de Turre eius fratrem" as his heir and provided dower for “Catherinæ de Poligniaco uxori ipsius”[1542]. “Pierre d’Urfé chevalier seigneur dudit lieu grand Escuyer de France et...Catherine de Polignac sa consorte” settled disputes with "Godefroy de la Tour Baron et seigneur de Montgascon...frere et heritier de feu...Jean de la Tour premier mary de ladite dame Catherine de Polignac" concerning her dower by charter dated 24 Jan 1491 (O.S.?)[1543]. m firstly (contract 21 Nov 1484) JEAN de la Tour Seigneur de Montgascon, son of GODEFROI de la Tour Seigneur de Montgascon & his wife Anne de Beaufort (-after 8 Oct 1482). m secondly (4 Dec 1487) PIERRE d’Urfé Seigneur d’Urfé, son of PIERRE d’Urfé & his wife Isabelle de Chauvigny.

10. ANTOINETTE de Polignac (-1537). The marriage contract between “Armand vicomte de Polignac chevalier et damoiselle Antonie de Polignac sa sœur germaine” and "Godefroy de la Tour Baron et seigneur de Montgascon..." is dated 5 Sep 1491, stating that “Jehan de Polignac Seigneur de Randans” approved the dowry granted by “mondit seigneur le vicomte son frere”[1544]. The testament of “Anthonie de Polignac damoiselle de Montgascon”, dated 2 Nov 1534, appointed "les enfans de ma fille Anne de Boulogne pour une moitié et les enfans de ma fille Susanne de Boulogne pour l’autre moitié" as her heirs[1545]. m (5 Sep 1491) GODEFROI de la Tour Seigneur de Montgascon, son of GODEFROI de la Tour Seigneur de Montgascon & his wife Anne de Beaufort (-8 Jul 1497).

11. GABRIELLE de Polignac (-1509). Abbess of Lavesne 1500-1509.

12. ANNE de Polignac (-after 1503). Abbess de Touls et de La Vaudieu 1503.

D. SEIGNEURS de SOLIGNAC

Solignac-sur-Loire is located about 5 kilometres south of Le Puy-en-Velay, in the present-day French département of Haute-Loire, arrondissement Le Puy-en-Velay.

1. PIERRE de Solignac (-before 1025). m ALDEGARDE, daughter of BERAUD [I] [Mercœur] & his wife Gerberge --- (-after 14 Sep 1025). "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" with "nepotibus meis…" donated property to Cluny on the advice of "sororum nostrarum domine…Blismodis…abbatisse et Aldegardis secundum speculum nobilissime matrone" by charter dated 14 Sep 1025[1546]. Her marriage is confirmed by the extract quoted below under her son Guillaume which records his maternal family. Pierre & his wife had [four] children:

a) [BERAUD [I] [de Solignac] (-after 14 Sep 1025). "Nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…" subscribed the charter dated 14 Sep 1025 under which "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property to Cluny[1547]. The document does not name the parents of three nephews named Berard, but it is possible that the third was the son of Odilon's sister Aldegarde. This suggestion is supported by the name Bérard being used in later generations of the Solignac family, and also on the assumption that the third named person “Wilelmi” was Guillaume whose parentage is confirmed as shown below.]

b) [ALDIGAIRE [de Solignac] (-after 14 Sep 1025). "Nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…" subscribed the charter dated 14 Sep 1025 under which "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property to Cluny[1548]. The document does not name the parents of Aldigaire, but his name suggests that he may have been the son of Odilon's sister Aldegarde.]

c) GUILLAUME de Solignac . "Nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…" subscribed the charter dated 14 Sep 1025 under which "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property to Cluny[1549]. Abbot of Saint-Chaffre: "Vuilhermus ex genere nobili de castro Solemniaco oriundus…beati Odilonis abbatis Cluniacensis ex sorore nepos" was appointed abbot of Saint-Chaffre, from the context dated to the mid-11th century[1550].

d) [ODILON [de Solignac] . "Nepotum suorum Stephani…Beraldi, alterius Beraldi, iterumque tercii Beraldi, Aldigerii, Wilelmi, Odilonis…" subscribed the charter dated 14 Sep 1025 under which "Cluniensis monasterii monachus et presbiter Odilo" donated property to Cluny[1551]. It is not certain that the fourth named person Odilon was another brother.]

[Two possible brothers]. The primary source which confirms the name of Pons’s father has not been identified. The chronology suggests that Pons may have been the the son of Béraud [I] who is named above.

1. PONS [de Solignac] . He is named as the father of Bertrand and Béraud in the 19 Apr 1080 charter quoted below. It is unclear from the wording whether he was alive or deceased at the time. m ---. The name of Pons’s wife is not known. Pons & his wife had two children:

a) BERTRAND [de Solignac] (-after 19 Apr 1080). A charter dated 19 Apr 1080 [corrected from 1070] records Saint-Chaffre acquiring "ecclesias in Vellaico pago et in Vivariensi atque Gabalitano”, including “.ecclesiam...Sancti Vincentii de Solemniaco" donated by “episcopus Ademarus bonæ memoriæ...et vicecomes Pontius cum fratre suo Heraclio et matre sua Auxiliendis...et duo fratres, qui post illos tenebant omnia quæ ad ipsam ecclesiam pertinebant, Pontius et Petrus et filios suos”, naming “nomina filiorum que dederunt ecclesiam : Bertrandus et Beraldus fratres, filii Pontii, filius Petri Sylvius”[1552].

b) BERAUD [II] [de Solignac] (-after 19 Apr 1080). He is named as brother of Bertrand in the 1070 charter quoted above.

2. [PIERRE Sylvius . His unnamed son was one of the donors recorded in the 19 Apr 1080 charter quoted above. Pierre was presumably closely related to Pons: maybe they were brothers. Alternatively, Pierre may have been married to Pons’s sister.] m ---. The name of Pierre’s wife is not known. Pierre & his wife had one child:

a) --- . He is mentioned, but not named, as a co-donor in the 19 Apr 1080 charter quoted above.

1. PIERRE de Solignac (-Cîteaux 30 Aug 1191). Bishop of Le Puy 1159[1553]. His family origin is confirmed by the dating clause of a 1163 charter records “Petro de Sollemniaco Podiensium existente episcopo”[1554].

2. BERAUD [III] de Solignac (-after Feb 1199). Seigneur de Solignac. Béraud Seigneur de Solignac renounced rights over Meyras in favour of Pons de Montlaur by charter dated 1195[1555]. A charter dated Feb 1198 (presumably O.S.) records that “Beraldus dominus Soligniaco” donated “toparchiam” Saint-Agève [presumably indicating suzerainty] to Le Puy[1556]. Béraud [III] presumably died before 1200, when the supposed person Béraud [IV] swore allegiance as noted below.

3. BERAUD [IV] de Solignac . Seigneur de Solignac. Chabron records Béraud swearing allegiance to Notre-Dame du Puy for “[les] châteaux et baronies de Solignac et de Goudet” by charter dated 1200 (no citation reference)[1557]. As the renewal of homage would normally follow succession to the titles, it is likely that Béraud [IV] was a different person from Béraud [III].

4. BERTRAND de Solignac (-after 1240). Canon at Notre-Dame du Puy. Chabron names Bertrand as brother of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac (no source cited), noting a 1240 charter in which he exchanged houses with “les sindics de l’Université de [son] église”, houses previously donated by “Raymond de Solignac chanoine et thrésorier de ladite église Notre Dame, oncle de ce Bertrand” (no citation reference)[1558].

BERAUD [V] de Solignac (-after 1261). Chabron says that Béraud [V] was the son of Béraud [IV] (no citation reference)[1559]. Bernard Bishop of Le Puy reached agreement with “Beraudo domino de Solempniaco” by charter dated 29 Mar 1234 (presumably O.S.)[1560]. Béraud Seigneur de Solignac donated property to Solignac Saint-Vincent by charter dated 1261[1561]. Chabron records the testament of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac, dated 1261, which names “[sa] fille...Amphélise mariée à Mre Pierre seigneur et baron de Bouzos...son fils Gilbert...sa belle fille Sibille de la Roue...nièce de Pierre baron de l a Roue”, and names “Mre Bertrand seigneur et baron de Chalencon...son cousin germain” as substitute heir and executor (no citation reference)[1562].

m ---. The name of Béraud’s wife is not known.

Béraud [V] & his wife had two children.

1. GILBERT de Solignac (-1312). Chabron records the testament of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac, dated 1261, which names “...son fils Gilbert...” (no citation reference)[1563]. Seigneur de Solignac. An agreement between the abbot of Orillac and “Gisberto de Solempniaco” is dated Oct 1306[1564]. The Obituaire de Solignac records the death in 1312 of “Gilbertus dominus de Sollempniaco”[1565]. m firstly (before 1261) SIBYLLE de la Roue, daughter of BERTRAND de la Roue & his wife ---. Chabron records the testament of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac, dated 1261, which names “...son fils Gilbert...sa belle fille Sibille de la Roue...nièce de Pierre baron de l a Roue”, and names “Mre Bertrand seigneur et baron de Chalencon...son cousin germain” as substitute heir and executor (no citation reference)[1566]. Théillière dates this marriage to 1290[1567], which is inconsistent with the 1261 testament. m secondly ---. The name of Gilbert’s second wife is not known. This second marriage is indicated by the date of death of his third son Lioutaud, which appears inconsistent with the Gilbert’s known wife being named in his father’s 1261 testament. Gilbert & his first wife had six children:

a) ERMENGARDE de Solignac . “Aynard seigneur de Chasteauneuf” acknowledged receiving payment from “Gilbert seigneur de Solignac son beau-père” of the dowry of “Esmenjarde sa femme filhe dudict seigneur de Solignac” by charters dated 1288 and 1304[1568]. The testament of “Gilbert seigneur de Solignac” is dated 1312 (no details)[1569]. m (before 1288) AINARD de Châteauneuf, son of --- (-after 1304). He was named in the 1288 and 1304 charters cited above.

b) BERAUD de Solignac (-[1330/34]). Seigneur de Solignac. A list of nobles at Clermont 30 Nov 1318 includes “...mons. Beraut Seigneur de Soulognac..."[1570]. “...Beraudo domino de Solempniaco..." witnessed the charter 21 Sep 1321 under which “Potho de Rupe baronis dominus de Monte Archerio...” confirmed a donation[1571]. Sénéchal de Toulouse et d’Albi: accounts dated 19 Oct 1325, 31 Jan 1325 (O.S.), 1328, 24 Jun 1330 name “domino Beraudo de Solemniaco milite senescallo Tholosano et Albiensi”[1572]. m VALBORGE de Grignan, daughter of [GIRAUD Adhémar [I] Seigneur de Grignan & his wife ---] (-after 21 Feb 1344). Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 1343 which names [her daughter] "Cecilia [error for Sibylla] filia Beraudi di Solemniaco et Walburgis de Graingnaco relicta defuncti Guillelmi de Pictavia militis"[1573]. The primary source which names her father has not been identified. Europäische Stammtafeln shows Valborge as the possible daughter of Giraud Adhémar [I][1574], which from a chronological point of view appears to be a reasonable assumption. “Valbourgeoise de Grignan vefve de feu Béraud seigneur de Solignac” acknowledged payments from “Lyoutaud seigneur dudict Solignac frère et héritier universel dudict Béraud” by charters dated 1334, 1342, 1344[1575]. “Lhautaud de Solignac ch^r...oncle de la folle” successfully claimed against “Vaubourg de Grignan veuve de Béraud de Solignac chr, curatrice et gardienne de leur fille Sibille, veuve de Guillaume de Poitiers chr et en état de démence” challenging the validity “de la curetelle décernée à Vaubourg”, hearing dated 21 Feb 1344 (N.S.), noting that “peu de temps après la mort de son mari, Sibille avait été frappée de folie dans le château de Chanac, doù son oncle l’avait fait transférer à son hôtel de la Crotte”[1576]. Béraud & his wife had one child:

i) SIBYLLE de Solignac (-after 21 Feb 1344). The marriage contract of “Guilhaume de Poitiers seigneur de Fayn” and “Sibille filhe de monsieur Béraud seigneur de Solignac” is dated 1321[1577]. Her marriage and family origin are confirmed by a charter dated 1343 which names "Cecilia [error for Sibylla] filia Beraudi di Solemniaco et Walburgis de Graingnaco relicta defuncti Guillelmi de Pictavia militis"[1578]. “Lhautaud de Solignac ch^r...oncle de la folle” successfully claimed against “Vaubourg de Grignan veuve de Béraud de Solignac chr, curatrice et gardienne de leur fille Sibille, veuve de Guillaume de Poitiers chr et en état de démence” challenging the validity “de la curetelle décernée à Vaubourg”, hearing dated 21 Feb 1344 (N.S.), noting that “peu de temps après la mort de son mari, Sibille avait été frappée de folie dans le château de Chanac, doù son oncle l’avait fait transférer à son hôtel de la Crotte”[1579]. A charter dated 1367 records mutual acknowledgement of payments received by “Guilhaume seigneur de Crussol et de Beaudiné”, relating to the dowry of “Sibille de Solignac femme de Guilhaume de Poitiers seigneur quand vivoit de Beaudiné, duquel ledict de Crussol estoit héritier”, and by “le seigneur vicomte de Polignac et Marguerite de Solignac, femme dudict seigneur viconte...comme père et administrateur de Jean son fils, héritier du seigneur et dame de Solignac”[1580]. m (contract 1321) GUILLAUME de Poitiers Seigneur de Fay, de Beaudinar, de Saint-Vallier et de Clérieu, son of GUILLAUME de Poitiers Seigneur de Saint-Vallier & his wife Luce de Beaudiner (-[8 Sep 1338/1343]).

c) BERTRAND de Solignac “Goet” . Théilière records his parentage, noting that he inherited the baronies of la Roue from his mother[1581]. m ANDELIS de Chabeu-Saint-Trivier, daughter of GUY [II] de Chabeu Seigneur de Saint-Trivier et de Beauregard & his wife Yolande de Berzé. Guichenon records her parentage and marriage[1582].

- BARONS de la ROUE[1583].

d) RAYMOND de Solignac . Chabron records his parentage “religieux de La Chaise Dieu et prieur de La Chaumette” (no source cited)[1584].

e) ROUSSE de Solignac . Chabron records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[1585]. m BERAUD de Lavieu Seigneur d’Iseron, son of ---.

f) MARGUERITE de Solignac (-after 1336). Chabron records her parentage “religieuse des Chazes et après abesse du monastère St Pierre de Lyon”, noting a charter dated 1336 in which she is named (no citation reference)[1586].

Gilbert & his second wife had one child:

g) LIOUTAUD de Solignac (-1357 after 14 Sep). Chabron says that Lioutaud was his father’s third son[1587]. As noted above, Lioutaud’s date of death is consistent with his mother being an otherwise second wife of his father. This suggestion is also consistent with the chronology of the family of Lioutaud’s wife, which indicates the likelihood that Lioutaud was much younger than his two brothers named above. Seigneur de Solignac. “Armandus vicecomes Podomniaci” assigned payment of revenue, due under the succession of “domine Marquesie de Podomniaco filie dicti vicecomitis domineque quondam...baronie de Bouzolio”, to “Lhautaudo de Solemniaco” by charter dated 7 Mar [1341][1588]. “Lhautaud de Solignac ch^r...oncle de la folle” successfully claimed against “Vaubourg de Grignan veuve de Béraud de Solignac chr, curatrice et gardienne de leur fille Sibille, veuve de Guillaume de Poitiers chr et en état de démence” challenging the validity “de la curetelle décernée à Vaubourg”, hearing dated 21 Feb 1344 (N.S.) noting that “peu de temps après la mort de son mari, Sibille avait été frappée de folie dans le château de Chanac, doù son oncle l’avait fait transférer à son hôtel de la Crotte”[1589]. The testament of “Lhautaudus dominus castrorum de Solemniaco, de Auriaco, de Servissas, de Aureolo, de Sti Agripano…” is dated 14 Sep 1357 (no citation reference, no further relevant details)[1590]. The Obituaire de Solignac records the death in 1357 of “domini Lhautaudi domini de Sollempniaco”[1591]. m as her first husband, MARGUERITE Adémar de Monteil, daughter of GIRARD Adémar [VII] de Monteil Seigneur de Montélimar & his wife Alésie de Valentinois (-after 9 May 1363, bur Solignac). She married secondly (after 1357) as his second wife, Odilon Guérin [VI] de Châteauneuf Seigneur du Tournel. Père Anselme records her parentage and [second] marriage (no source citation)[1592]. The testament of “domina Margarita de Montilio relicta...Lhautaudi domini de Sollempniaco militis condam, nunc uxor...Odilonis Garini domini de Tornello militis”, dated 9 May 1363, chose burial “apud Sollempniacum” with her first husband, bequeathed property to “Adhemario Adhemarii de Montilio fratri meo...Guigoni Adhemarii fratri meo...Johanni nepoti meo filio...Armandi vicecomitis Podompniaci militis et Margarite condam filie mee uxoris ipsius...”, named “Odilonem Garini dominum de Tornello virum meum” as universal heir, and named executors “Amedeum episcopum de Grassa fratrem et dominum meum...”[1593]. Lioutaud & his wife had one child:

i) MARGUERITE [Ermengarde] de Solignac (-before 9 May 1363). A 1347 charter records the marriage between “Randonnet de Randon après appellé Armand viconte de Polignac” and “Hesmengarde de Solignac”[1594]. A charter dated 23 Mar 1372 (O.S.) records a dispute between “Armandum vicecomitem Podompniaci dominumque de Randone et Margaritam de Solempniaco filiam unicam...quondam Lhantandi...dicti vicecomitis uxorem" and “Armandum dominum de Rota militem” concerning the succession of “Lhantandi domini de Solempniaco militis”, recording that the dispute was submitted to arbitration after her death and that of “Johannis communis filii eorundem”[1595]. m (1347) as his first wife, ARMAND [IX] Vicomte de Polignac, son of JEAN Vicomte de Polignac & his wife Marguerite de Roquefeuil (-before 6 Dec 1378).

2. AMPHELISE de Solignac . Chabron records the testament of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac, dated 1261, which names “[sa] fille...Amphélise mariée à Mre Pierre seigneur et baron de Bouzos...” (no citation reference)[1596]. Rocher records that, as a widow in 1278, she administered the barony of Bouzols on behalf of her minor son Béraud[1597]. Chabron notes that Amphelise de Solignac, daughter of Béraud [V] Seigneur de Solignac, was paternal grandmother of Catherine de Bouzols, first wife of Guillaume de Randon [Armand VII] Vicomte de Polignac (see Part A. of the present chapter)[1598]. m (before 1261) PIERRE Seigneur de Bouzols, son of --- (-before 1278).

Chapter 14. SEIGNEURS de REVEL (FLOTTE)

The relationship, if any, between the following persons and the later Flotte family has not been ascertained.

1. ARNAUD de Flotte . m ADELAIDE de Comps, daughter of ---. Arnaud & his wife had one child:

a) JOSSERANDE de Flotte (-after 20 May 1151). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Raymond Archbishop of Arles enquired into the donation of Manosque to St John of Jerusalem by Guigues de Forcalquier by agreement with Comtesse Jauceranda, widow of Bertrand, dated 20 May 1151[1599]. m BERTRAND [I] Comte de Forcalquier, son of GUILLAUME Comte de Forcalquier [GUILHEM de Urgell] & his wife Gersende d’Albon (-[13 May] before 20 May 1151).

1. --- Flotte . Père Anselme says that she was the sister of Pierre Flotte, named below and records her marriage[1600]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. The chronology of her children suggests that she may have belonged to an earlier generation of the Flotte family. m PIERRE Aycelin, son of --- (-after 1280).

1. PIERRE Flotte (-killed in battle Courtrai 11 Jul 1302). Seigneur de Revel: Philippe IV King of France granted him “la terre de Revel en Auvergne, la ville de Salmeranges...et la jouissance de la terre de Lumigny près Rosoy en Brie” by charter dated May 1294[1601]. Chancelier de France [1300/01]. m ---. The name of Pierre’s wife is not known. Pierre & his wife had children:

a) GUILLAUME [I] Flotte (-after 28 Dec 1353). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Seigneur de Revel. A charter of Philippe VI King of France dated 9 Mar 1331 (O.S.) names “Guillaume Flote seigneur de Revel” as one of the representatives who had earlier been sent by Edouard Comte de Savoie (therefore before Nov 1329) and Dauphin Guigues to inquire into disputes[1602]. Chancelier de France. “Guillaume seigneur de ---, de Plessac, de Mortaigne et de Cozes” acknowledged rights of the prior of Mortagne to the market moved from “nostre chastel de Cozes”, naming “nostre...compaigne Jehanne d’Ambaize, dame de Revel, de Thiffauges, de Plassac, de Mortaigne et de Cozes”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1353[1603]. m firstly HELOISE de Mello, daughter of GUILLAUME de Mello Seigneur d’Epoisses & his wife Marie de Châteauvillain (-before 1339). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. After her death, her husband was authorised to found a chapel in 1339 using part of the inheritance under her testament which was proved in 1342[1604]. m secondly as her third husband, JEANNE d’Amboise, widow firstly of GEOFFROY de Mortagne Vicomte d’Aulnay and secondly of GAUCHER de Thouars Seigneur de Tiffauges, daughter of PIERRE [I] Seigneur d’Amboise & his wife Jeanne de Chevreuse (-after 1374). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been confirmed. “Guillaume seigneur de ---, de Plessac, de Mortaigne et de Cozes” acknowledged rights of the prior of Mortagne to the market moved from “nostre chastel de Cozes”, naming “nostre...compaigne Jehanne d’Ambaize, dame de Revel, de Thiffauges, de Plassac, de Mortaigne et de Cozes”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1353[1605]. Guillaume [I] & his first wife had children:

i) PIERRE Flotte (-Dec 1350). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Seigneur d’Escole. Amiral de France.

- see below.

ii) ALLEMANDE Flotte (-1371). The genealogy of the Conflans family, written in [1350], records that “messires Eustasses”. oldest son of “Eustasses, fils du connestable” and his wife “la fille le comte de Soissons”, married thirdly “la fille monseigneur Flote seigneur de Ravel chancelier de France” by whom he had “un fils...Gaulcher et plusieurs autres qui moururent”[1606]. A judgment dated 5 May 1350 relates to a claim by "Galcherum de Castellione militem...et Alamandæ uxoris suæ...quondam uxoris Eustacii de Conflans militis” against “Ioannam de Aunayo relictam Ioannis d’Acy quondam militis” relating to the rights of “dictæ Ioannæ ex successione matris suæ”[1607]. Her first and second marriages are confirmed by the following document: “dominum Heustachium de Conflans dominum de Mareulh et de Hotel militem et dominam Alamandam de Revel eius uxorem” swore allegiance to the chapter of Brioude for “le chasteus de Cussa en Auvergnhe...doyare de la deyta Alamanda per cause de mariarge fait jadis de Armando filz feu deu viconte de Poloniac” by charters dated 22 Nov/22 Dec 1335[1608]. m firstly (1326) ARMAND de Polignac Seigneurs de Bouzols, son of ARMAND [VII] Vicomte de Polignac [Guillaume de Randon] & his first wife Catherine de Bouzols Dame de Bouzols (-before 18 Apr 1332). m secondly (before 22 Nov 1335) as his third wife, EUSTACHE [V] de Conflans Seigneur de Mareuil, son of EUSTACHE [IV] de Conflans Seigneur de Mareuil & his wife --- de Soissons ([1280/90]-[1335/43]). m thirdly (before 1343) as his second wife, ENGUERRAND de Coucy Vicomte de Meaux, son of ENGUERRAND [V] Seigneur de Coucy [Guines] & his wife Christian de Lindsay (-1344). m fourthly as his second wife, GAUCHER [VIII] de Châtillon Seigneur de Châtillon, de Troissy et de la Ferté-en-Ponthieu, son of JEAN de Châtillon Seigneur de Châtillon, de Gandelus, de Troissy et de Marigny & his first wife Eléonore de Roye Dame de la Ferté en Ponthieu (-[7 Sep/15 Dec] 1377). --- Flotte . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 29 Jan 1357 (O.S.) which appoints a new guardian for her son whom it names “Regnaud de Pons mineur d’aige filz du sieur Regnault de Pons et de la fille...[du] seigneur de Ravel”[1609]. No further reference to her has been found, which suggests that she died young. m RENAUD [V] de Pons, son of RENAUD [IV] Seigneur de Pons & his wife Jeanne d’Albret (-killed in battle Poitiers 19 Sep 1356).

PIERRE Flotte, son of GUILLAUME Flotte Seigneur de Revel & his first wife Héloise de Mello (-Dec 1350[1610]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Seigneur d’Escole. Amiral de France 28 Mar 1345.

m MARGUERITE de Châtillon, daughter of GAUCHER [VI] de Châtillon Comte de Porcien & his wife Marguerite de Dampierre ([1307/15]-after 4 Mar 1335). "Galcherum de Castellioni comitem Porciani, Ioannem de Castellione eius fratrem et Petrum Flote militem, hæredes defuncti Galcheri de Castellione domini quondam du Tour patris dictorum comitis et Ioannis" donated property to “abbatis...sancti Pharonis Meldensis” by charter dated 18 Jul 1332[1611]. "Petrus Flote miles...ac Margareta uxoris suæ" challenged “comite Porciani fratre predictæ Margaretæ” regarding the succession of “defuncti Galchere de Castellione eorum patris” by charter dated 4 Mar 1334 (O.S.?)[1612].

Pierre & his wife had one child:

1. GUILLAUME [II] Flotte (-after 1413). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. He succeeded his father as Seigneur d’Escolle. He succeeded his grandfather as Seigneur de Revel. m firstly (1356) MARGUERITE de Beaumont, daughter of LOUIS de Beaumont Seigneur de Sainte-Geneviève et de Montcresson & his wife Jeanne le Bouteiller de Senlis (-before 1368). Her husband had her poisoned “à cause de sa mauvaise conduite” for which he was pardoned 2 Jul 1368[1613]. m secondly ---. The primary source which confirms the identity of Guillaume’s second wife has not been identified. m thirdly (after 1357) as her second husband, BEATRIX de Clermont, widow of HENRI dit GILLES [III] Aycelin de Montaigu, daughter of BERAUD [I] Dauphin Comte de Clermont & his wife Marie de Villemur. The testament of "Beraldus Dalfini comes Claromontensis, Dalphinus Arverniæ, dominus de Mercorio", dated Aug 1356, makes bequests to "Hugonem Delphini filium nostrum secundo genitum…Johannem Delphini filium nostrum tertio genitum…Margaritam Delphinam filiam nostram…Beatricem Delphinam filiam nostram…Johannam Delfinam filiam nostram…pro doto cum Guilhoto Comptoris filio domini de Apchonio…Catharinam Delfinam filiam nostram…Blancham Delphinam filiam nostram…postumum seu postumam…ex nobis…consorte nostra Maria"[1614]. The primary sources which confirm her two marriages have not been identified. Guillaume [II] & his first wife had one child:

a) ANTOINE Flotte (-killed in battle Rosebeque 1382). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. m ---. The primary source which confirms the identity of Antoine’s wife has not been identified. Antoine & his wife had one child:

i) JEANNE Flotte (-14 Feb 1431). The marriage contract between "Godafredus de Bolonia dominus Montisgasconis...et...Antonio de Bolonia eius filio impubere" and "dominus Guillelmus Flote dominus de Revello...et...Johanna de Revello nepte sua impubere quondam filia et nunc herede nobilis quondam viri domini Antonii Flote alias dicti Floquet militis filii dicti domini de Revello" is dated Jan 1384 and provides for "castra et castellanias de Revello, de Meymont, d’Escolla et de Enneziaco necnon et terram suam de Vallibus" as dowry[1615]. She appointed André de Chauvigny as her heir[1616]. Duchesne records her parentage and third marriage while her father-in-law was still living, as well as her earlier two marriages[1617]. Duchesne records a judgment dated 6 Mar 1452 under which she was ordered to pay a debt relating to her first marriage[1618]. m firstly (contract Jan 1384) ANTOINE d’Auvergne, son of GODEFROI d’Auvergne Seigneur de Montgascon & his third wife Blanche le Bouteiller de Senlis (-[in Hungary 1396]). m secondly (1404) FRANÇOIS d’Aubichecourt Seigneur de Montcresson lez Montargis, son of ---. m thirdly ([1413/14]) JACQUES de Châtillon Seigneur de Dampierre, son of JACQUES de Châtillon Seigneur de Dampierre & his wife Jeanne de la Rivière (-after 1446).

Chapter 15. SEIGNEURS de ROCHE-en-REGNIER

Roche-en-Regnier is located about 20 kilometres north of Le-Puy-en-Velay, and 30 kilometres east of Brioude, in the present-day French département of Haute-Loire, arrondissement Le Puy-en-Velay, canton Plateau du Haut-Velay granatique. The medieval seigneurie de Roche-en-Regnier passed by marriage to the Lévis family vicomtes de Lautrec in the early 14th century, disputed by the Tournon family.

1. GUIGUES de Roche-en-Régnier . “Guigo de Rocha, Bertrandus de Chalanco et Stephanus frater eius...” guaranteed the donation of Confolent priory to Chamalières made by “Franco abbas Sancti Teohtfredi” by charter dated to [1184/90][1619]. “Guigo de Rocha” swore homage to Aymar [II] Comte de Valentinois for “la senoria de Bais...Montagu...Don...Mezelac” by charter dated 1197[1620].

2. ADEMAR de Roche . “B[ertrandus] Aniciensis episcopus, B[ertrandus] Chalanconii, Ademarus de Rocha...” witnessed the 1212 charter under which “domina Girunda...et eius filius...Arimandus atque uxor sua” donated property “in villa de Pigeriis” [Pieyres] to Chamalières[1621].

3. GUIGUES [III] de Roche-en-Régnier (-before 1320). Seigneur de Roche-en-Régnier. “Guigo dominus de Ruppe miles...et Guigo de Ruppe eius filius domicellus, sponsus futurus...Delphinæ filiæ quondam...Bertrandi domini de Turre militis jan defuncti” guaranteed her dower by charter dated 1298[1622]. He is named in the 2 Jun 1369 charter quoted below. m firstly DAUPHINE de Montboissier, daughter of ---. Her family origin and marriage is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1623]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. m secondly as her first husband, GUYOTTE de Posquières Dame de Bellegarde et de Broussan, daughter of RAYMOND Decan de Posquières Seigneur de Bellegarde et de Brousson [Uzès] & his wife Simone du Caylar (-after 13 Jul 1354). She married secondly (1320) as his second wife, Robert [I] Seigneur d’Uzès, who became Vicomte d’Uzès in 1328. Her parentage and two marriages are shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1624]. Guigues [III] & his first wife had [three] children:

a) GUIGUES [IV] de Roche-en-Régnier (-after 1344). His parentage is confirmed by his Nov 1298 marriage contract. “Guigo dominus de Ruppe miles...et Guigo de Ruppe eius filius domicellus, sponsus futurus...Delphinæ filiæ quondam...Bertrandi domini de Turre militis jan defuncti” guaranteed her dower by charter dated 1298[1625]. The 2 Jun 1369 charter quoted below suggests that his father had excluded Guigues [IV] from his succession, although the latter calls himself “seigneur de Roche” in his 1344 testament quoted below. Presumably Guigues [IV] continued to claim the seigneurie as he called himself “seigneur de Roche” in his 1344 testament quoted below, although the seigneurie passed to his half-sister Jamague (a succession which was disputed by the descendants of his full sister Alix, as shown below). No record has been found of the descendants of Guigues [IV]’s daughter Beatrix claiming Roche-en-Régnier. [Seigneur de Roche-en-Régnier]. Seigneur de Posquières (inherited from his mother). The testament of “Guigon seigneur de Roche et de Posquières”, dated 1344, provided dowry for “Dalphine de Canilhaco filie...filie nostre Beatricis uxorisque condam...domini de Canilhaco” to marry “dominum de Ceveyraco”[1626]. This son is referred to, but not named, in the 2 Jun 1369 charter quoted below. m (contract Nov 1298) DAUPHINE de la Tour, daughter of BERTRAND [V] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Beatrix d’Olliergues (-after 25 Sep 1323). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..."[1627]. The testament of "Yzeu domina Yseuz domina d’Anjo filia quondam...Agnonis domini d’Oliergues et Magnimontis", dated 12 Mar 1293 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "Delfinæ neptæ meæ filiæ dominæ Beatricis de Turres sororis meæ...pro ipsa maritanda..."[1628]. The marriage contract of "Guiguonem dominum de Rupe militem…pro Guiguone de Rupe filio suo" and "dominam Beatricem de Olergio dominam de Turre…pro domicella Delphina de Turre filia" is dated Nov 1298[1629]. “Guigo dominus de Ruppe miles...et Guigo de Ruppe eius filius domicellus, sponsus futurus...Delphinæ filiæ quondam...Bertrandi domini de Turre militis jan defuncti” guaranteed her dower by charter dated 1298[1630]. The testament of “Dauphine dame de Roche, femme de...Guigue sire de Roche”, dated 25 Sep 1323, named “sa fille Béatrice femme de...Marquesius de Canilhac” as her universal heir[1631]. “Aliénore de Canilhac femme de Briand de Retourtour seigneur de Belcastel” confirmed her renunciation of the succession of “Béatrix de Roche dame de Canhilac sa mère, que de Dauphine de la Tour jadis femme dudit sire de Roche sa grand-mère” by charter dated 16 Mar 1348[1632]. Guigues & his wife had one child:

i) BEATRIX de Roche-en-Régnier (after 1298-before 1329). The testament of “Dauphine dame de Roche, femme de...Guigue sire de Roche”, dated 25 Sep 1323, named “sa fille Béatrice femme de...Marquesius de Canilhac” as her universal heir[1633]. Felgères notes her parentage and marriage, stating that Marquès de Canilhac was recorded as widower of Béatrix in a charter dated 1329[1634]. “Aliénore de Canilhac femme de Briand de Retourtour seigneur de Belcastel” confirmed her renunciation of the succession of “Béatrix de Roche dame de Canhilac sa mère, que de Dauphine de la Tour jadis femme dudit sire de Roche sa grand-mère” by charter dated 16 Mar 1348[1635]. m (after 1315?) as his second wife, MARQUES Seigneur de Canilhac, son of MARQUES Seigneur de Canilhac & his wife Eléonore d’Apchier (-[1350/59]).

b) ALIX de Roche-en-Régnier (-after 10 Nov 1311). Europäische Stammtafeln shows her parentage and marriage, noting her testament dated 10 Nov 1311 and her husband’s testament dated 8 Sep 1314[1636]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the document dated 2 Jun 1369, under which [her grandson] "Guillaume seigneur de Tournon chevalier, héritier universel de feu Eudes de Roche dit de Tournon, et Bernard de Lévis seigneur de Florensac agissant au nom de Philippe de Lévis sire de Roche son pupille" agreed to respect the arbitration of their dispute, under which “ledit Guillaume” claimed that “feu Guigue seigneur de Roche” had in his testament substituted “le second enfant mâle d’Alix sa fille dame de Tournon” for “son fils” and that, on the death of that son without male heirs during the lifetime of “Eudes deuxième fils de ladite Alix, Philippe de Lévis aurait néanmoins occupé ladite succession dont lui, son fils Guigue de Lévis et son petit-fils Philippe auraient joui”, while Bertrand maintained that “son pupille et les prédecesseurs dudit Philippe” had succeeded to the seigneurie de Roche by right[1637]. m GUIGON [II] Seigneur de Tournon, son of GUILLAUME [I] Seigneur de Tournon & his second wife Adhémarie de Monteil (-after 8 Sep 1314).

c) [CLEMENCE de la Roche-en-Régnier (-after 13 Aug 1339, bur Chamalières). The primary source which confirms that Clémence was the daughter of Guigues [III] has not been identified. If this parentage is conrrect, she would have been his daughter by his first wife. “Bertrando domino de Chalanconio milite” emancipated “Guillelmo de Chalanconio eius nepote filio Bertrandi de Chalanconio filio condam dicti domini Bertrandi”, granting him “castra sua...Chalanconio et de Crapona”, reserving the usufruct, and arranging his marriage with “Clemenciam filiam...Guigonis domini de Rocha”, by charter dated 5 Nov 1295, the marriage contract in a separate document of the same date[1638]. The testament of “domina Clemencia de Ruppe relicta...Guillelmi domini de Chalanconio condam militis”, dated 13 Aug 1339, chose burial “in cimiterio Chamaleriarum”, appointed as executors “...fratrem suum...Guigonem dominum de Ruppe militem...”[1639]. m (contract 5 Nov 1295) GUILLAUME Seigneur de Chalencon, son of BERTRAND [V] de Chalencon & his wife --- (-after 27 Apr 1324).]

Guigues [III] & his second wife had two children:

d) JAMAGUE [Janiague?] de Roche-en-Régnier (-after 24 Jan 1360, bur Montpellier Dominican church). Dame de Roche-en-Régnier. Père Anselme records her parentage, marriage date, and her testament dated 3 Aug 1359 in which she chose her place of burial[1640]. The testament of "Jamage de Roche veuve de Philippe de Lévis vicomte de Lautrec", dated 3 Aug 1359, appointed “Bertrand de Lévis fils dudit Philippe et d’elle” as her universal heir, substituting "son autre fils Guigonet"[1641]. "Janiague de Roche vicomtesse de Lautrec veuve de Philippe de Lévis jadis vicomte de Lautrec" granted “la moitié du lieu de Porsan” to "Guigue de Lévis vicomte de Lautrec seigneur de la baronnie de Roche son fils", reserving the usufruct to herself and after her death to “son autre fils Bertrand”, by charter dated 24 Jan 1359 (O.S.)[1642]. The Roche-en-Régnier succession was disputed as shown by the following document: by charter dated 2 Jun 1369, "Guillaume seigneur de Tournon chevalier, héritier universel de feu Eudes de Roche dit de Tournon, et Bernard de Lévis seigneur de Florensac agissant au nom de Philippe de Lévis sire de Roche son pupille" agreed to respect the arbitration of their dispute, under which “ledit Guillaume” claimed that “feu Guigue seigneur de Roche” had in his testament substituted “le second enfant mâle d’Alix sa fille dame de Tournon” for “son fils” and that, on the death of that son without male heirs during the lifetime of “Eudes deuxième fils de ladite Alix, Philippe de Lévis aurait néanmoins occupé ladite succession dont lui, son fils Guigue de Lévis et son petit-fils Philippe auraient joui”, while Bertrand maintained that “son pupille et les prédecesseurs dudit Philippe” had succeeded to the seigneurie de Roche by right[1643]. m (1336) as his second wife, PHILIPPE de Lévis Vicomte de Lautrec, son of PHILIPPE de Lévis Vicomte de Lautrec, Seigneur de Lévis & his wife Béatrix Vicomtesse de Lautrec (-after 1 Oct 1346).

e) JOURDAINE de Roche-en-Régnier . Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage “dès l’an 1336”)[1644]. The primary source which confirms the information has not been identified. m (1336 or before) BERTRAND de Lévis Seigneur de Florensac, son of PHILIPPE de Lévis Vicomte de Lautrec, Seigneur de Lévis & his wife Béatrix Vicomtesse de Lautrec (-after 1382).

Chapter 16. SEIGNEURS de THIERN

The town of Thiers is located about 25 kilometres east of Clermont-Ferrand, in the present-day French département of Puy-de-Dôme. In medieval sources it was referred to as “Thiern”, the form which has been retained in the reconstruction of this family as being more familiar with medieval historians.

1. MATFRED, son of --- (-before Feb 962). Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculis meis Heustorgio, Magfredo…et Guidone necnon…" by charter dated 7 Oct 945[1645]. Etienne [II] Bishop of Clermont donated property to Saint-Julien de Brioude for the souls of "…avunculorum meorum Austorgii…Matfredi ac Guidonis…" by charter dated Feb 962[1646]. same person as…? MATFRED . Seigneur de Thiern. According to La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez, the seigneurs de Thiern descended from Matfred, fourth son of "Armand I vicomte d’Auvergne"[1647]. La Mure does not cite the primary source on which this assertion is based, although it would appear that he is indicating the same Matfred who is named in the charters dated 945 and 962. The editor of the edition consulted highlights that the descent is inconsistent with Baluze’s Histoire généalogique de la maison d’Auvergne. m ---. The name of Matfred’s wife is not known. Matfred & his wife had [two] children:

a) [GUY [I] (-962). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy I seigneur de Thiers" as older son of Matfred, adding that he died childless in 962, without citing the primary source on which this is based[1648]. Seigneur de Thiern.

b) [ETIENNE [I] . La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Etienne I seigneur de Thiers" as younger son of Matfred, adding that he succeeded his brother, without citing the primary source on which this is based[1649]. Seigneur de Thiern. m ERMENGARDE, daughter of ---. She is named in La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez as the wife of Etienne [I] Seigneur de Thiern, without citing the primary source on which this is based[1650]. Etienne [I] & his wife had [three] children:

i) [GUY [II] (-after 978). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy II seigneur de Thiers, Theotard et Gilbert" as the three sons of Etienne [I] Seigneur de Thiern and his wife, adding that in 978 they restored to Cluny the property donated by "Amblard II archévêque de Lyon leur cousin" which they had usurped[1651]. The charter in question has not been found in Bernard and Bruel’s compilation of Cluny charters. The latter does include a charter dated 9 Aug 978 under which "Amblardus Lugdunensis archiepiscopus" donated property "in pago Arvernico in agro Tiernense in vicaria Doratense…Nimsiacum villam…villam Gevretam…Montem Brisonem…Arlatium villam…et Selviacum…" to Cluny for the construction of a monastery[1652].]

ii) [THEOTARD (-after 978). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy II seigneur de Thiers, Theotard et Gilbert" as the three sons of Etienne [I] Seigneur de Thiern and his wife, adding that in 978 they restored to Cluny the property donated by "Amblard II archévêque de Lyon leur cousin" which they had usurped[1653].]

iii) [GILBERT (-after 978). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy II seigneur de Thiers, Theotard et Gilbert" as the three sons of Etienne [I] Seigneur de Thiern and his wife, adding that in 978 they restored to Cluny the property donated by "Amblard II archévêque de Lyon leur cousin" which they had usurped[1654].]

1. GUY [II] (-1031). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez identifies Guy [II] Seigneur de Thiern as the son of Etienne [I] Seigneur de Thiern who is named above[1655]. The primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. Seigneur de Thiern. "Wido" donated property "monasterium Tiernense" to Cluny with the support of "uxoris sue Riclendis et filiorum Theothardi, Vuillelmi atque Stephani" by charter dated Sep 1012, subscribed by "Wilelmus comes"[1656]. According to La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez, Guy [II] Seigneur de Thiern died in 1031 but he cites no primary source on which this is based[1657]. m RICLENDE, daughter of --- (-after 1048). "Wido" donated property "monasterium Tiernense" to Cluny with the support of "uxoris sue Riclendis et filiorum Theothardi, Vuillelmi atque Stephani" by charter dated Sep 1012[1658]. Baluze records that Theotard founded "le chapitre de Saint Martin d’Artonne en Auvergne" by charter dated 1048 which names "sa mere Reclinde…sa femme…Ponce"[1659]. Guy & his wife had three children:

a) THEOTARD de Thiern . "Wido" donated property "monasterium Tiernense" to Cluny with the support of "uxoris sue Riclendis et filiorum Theothardi, Vuillelmi atque Stephani" by charter dated Sep 1012[1660].

b) GUILLAUME [I] de Thiern (-after 1048). "Wido" donated property "monasterium Tiernense" to Cluny with the support of "uxoris sue Riclendis et filiorum Theothardi, Vuillelmi atque Stephani" by charter dated Sep 1012[1661]. Baluze records that Guillaume founded "le chapitre de Saint Martin d’Artonne en Auvergne" by charter dated 1048 which names "sa mere Reclinde…sa femme…Ponce"[1662]. m PONCE, daughter of --- (-after 1048). Baluze records that Guillaume founded "le chapitre de Saint Martin d’Artonne en Auvergne" by charter dated 1048 which names "sa mere Reclinde…sa femme…Ponce"[1663].

c) ETIENNE de Thiern . "Wido" donated property "monasterium Tiernense" to Cluny with the support of "uxoris sue Riclendis et filiorum Theothardi, Vuillelmi atque Stephani" by charter dated Sep 1012[1664].

Two children:

1. GUILLAUME [II] de Thiern (-after Nov 1083). The primary source which confirms Guillaume's parentage has not been identified, but it is probable that he was the grandson of Guy [II]. Baluze names the parents of "Guillaume II" as "Estienne", son of Guillaume [I], and "Blanche" but cites no primary source which provides the basis for his statements[1665]. Seigneur de Thiern. "Willelmus et uxor mea Adeleida" donated "in pago Limagniæ terram…Caverossum" by charter dated to [1049/1109] signed by "Stephani fratris eius"[1666]. "Willelmus Tier" witnessed the donation to Cluny of "Ermengardis" (his sister-in-law) dated Nov 1083, apparently indicating that he was still alive at that date (assuming the date is correct)[1667]. m ADELAIS de Chalon, daughter of THIBAUT Comte de Chalon & his wife Ermentrude --- (-1080 or after). "Willelmus et uxor mea Adeleida" donated "in pago Limagniæ terram…Caverossum" by charter dated to [1049/1109] signed by "Stephani fratris eius"[1668]. She is named with her son "W. of the Auvergne" in the 1080 charter which attests the election of a new bishop of Chalon, the charter commenting that there was then no "territorial prince" at Chalon[1669]. Guillaume [II] & his wife had four children:

a) GUILLAUME [III] de Thiern (-[after 1088]). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Guillaume…et son frère Guy" confirmed a donation to Cluny by their father, with the consent of their mother, by charter dated 1088[1670]. The charter in question has not been found in Bernard and Bruel’s compilation of Cluny charters. It is not known whether the charter existed but has since disappeared or whether La Mure’s statement is inaccurate. Seigneur de Thiern. m ---. The name of Guillaume’s wife is not known. Guillaume [III] & his wife had one child:

i) GUY [III] de Thiern (-after 1130). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy III seigneur de Thiers" as the son of Guillaume [III], adding that he was living in 1130, but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1671]. Seigneur de Thiern.

- see below.

b) GUY de Thiern (-[1113]). "Domna comitissa Adheleidis [Teudbaldi comitis filia]" donated property to Paray-le-Monial with the consent of "domnus Wido de Tier filius eius, domnus Hugo Dalmatius, domnus Gaufredus Donzi" by undated charter[1672]. He succeeded [his maternal uncle in 1078] as Comte de Chalon, but shared the county with Geoffroy de Donzy[1673]. An undated charter records that "Gaufridus de Dunziaco" held "partem mediam comitatus Cabilonensis" together "cum Wydone de Tyhæra"[1674].

- COMTES de CHALON.

c) [HUGUES de Thiern . La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names Hugues as the third son of Guillaume [II] Seigneur de Thiern, adding that he died childless, but cites no primary source on which this is based[1675].]

d) WANDELMODE de Thiern . The primary source which confirms her origin and marriage has not yet been identified. 1079. m as his first wife, HUMBERT [II] Seigneur de Beaujeu, son of GUICHARD [II] Seigneur de Beaujeu & his wife Richoara --- (-[1102/03]).

2. ETIENNE . "Willelmus et uxor mea Adeleida" donated "in pago Limagniæ terram…Caverossum" by charter dated to [1049/1109] signed by "Stephani fratris eius"[1676].

GUY [III] de Thiern, son of [GUILLAUME [III] Seigneur de Thiern & his wife ---] (-after 1130). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy III seigneur de Thiers" as the son of Guillaume [III], adding that he was living in 1130, but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1677]. Seigneur de Thiern.

m ---. The name of Guy’s wife is not known.

Guy [III] & his wife had one child:

1. GUY [IV] de Thiern (-after 1155). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy IV seigneur de Thiers" as the son of Guy [III], adding that he confirmed his father’s donation to the abbey of Moustiers-lez-Thiers in 1155 without citing or quoting the primary source on which this statement is based[1678]. Seigneur de Thiern. m ---. The name of Guy’s wife is not known. Guy [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) GUY [V] (-after 1185). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guy V seigneur de Thiers" as the son of Guy [IV] but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1679]. Seigneur de Thiern. m (before 1185) CLEMENCE de Courtenay, daughter of PIERRE de France Seigneur de Courtenay & his wife Elisabeth dame de Courtenay. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the sisters of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum" as "Alaydis...alia mater Hugonis de Marchia in Hungaria, tertia Clementia…quarta domna de Charrosio in Bituria, quinta Constantia", specifying that Clémence was mother of "Guidonis de Tyero in Alvernia"[1680]. Guy [IV] & his wife had two children:

i) GUY [VI] (-after Feb 1236). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonis de Tyero in Alvernia" as son of Clémence, sister of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum"[1681]. Seigneur de Thiern.

- see below.

ii) ETIENNE de Thiern . La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Etienne de Thiers" as second son of Guy [V] but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1682]. m (1248) BLANCHE de Volore, daughter of ARBERT Seigneur de Volore & his wife ---. La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez states that "Etienne de Thiers" married "Blanche de Volore, nièce et filleule de Blanche de Volore prieure de St-Thomas en Forez, et fille unique et héritière d’Arbert seigneur de Volore en Auvergne" but cites no primary source which confirms her parentage or marriage[1683]. Etienne & his wife had one child:

(a) GUILLAUME de Thiern (-after 1269). La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Guillaume de Thiers seigneur de Volore" as son of Guillaume de Thiern, adding that he was living in 1269, but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1684]. m ---. The name of Guillaume’s wife is not known. Guillaume & his wife had two children:

(1) ETIENNE de Thiern . La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Etienne de Thiers seigneur de Maubec" as son of Guillaume de Thiern, adding that he died childless, but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1685]. Seigneur de Maubec.

(2) MARGUERITE de Thiern . La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Marguerite de Thiers" as daughter of Guillaume de Thiern, adding that she married "avec dispense Guy VII seigneur de Thiers", but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1686]. m (1271 or before) GUY [VII] Seigneur de Thiern, son of CHATARD Seigneur de Thiern & his second wife Brunissende dame de Peschadoires (-[1300]).

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of the family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below. The reconstruction is based La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez cites no primary sources in confirmation[1687].

GUY [VI] de Thiern, son of GUY [V] Seigneur de Thiern & his wife Clémence de Courtenay (-after Feb 1236). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Guidonis de Tyero in Alvernia" as son of Clémence, sister of "comitem Petrum Autissiodorensem et Robertum de Cortenaio et quondam Guillemum"[1688]. Seigneur de Thiern. "Guigo comes Nivernensis et Forensis" noted the settlement of a dispute between the church of Thiern and "Guidonem dominum Thierni…et Marquisia uxore sua et Chatardo ipsorum filio" by charter dated Feb 1236[1689].

m MARQUISE de Forez, daughter of GUY [III] Comte de Forez [Albon] & his second wife Adelasia --- (-[1237/39]). "Patris mei et nepos meus Guigo et sorores eius Guigona et Marquissa et uxor fratris mei Adaladix comitissa" consented to the charter dated Dec 1203 under which "R…Lugdunensis ecclesiæ archiepiscopus" donated property to Cluny, as instructed by "Guidonis fratris mei comitis Forensis" who had assigned "comitatum Forensem in manu mea nomine tutelæ liberorum ipsius, nepotum meorum", to found an anniversary for his brother[1690]. Her marriage is indicated by the testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci", dated Jun 1270, which names her son "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution[1691]. "Guigo comes Nivernensis et Forensis" noted the settlement of a dispute between the church of Thiern and "Guidonem dominum Thierni…et Marquisia uxore sua et Chatardo ipsorum filio" by charter dated Feb 1236[1692].

Guy [VI] & his wife had children:

1. CHATARD de Thiern (-before 1295, bur Thiern Saint-Genese). "Guigo comes Nivernensis et Forensis" noted the settlement of a dispute between the church of Thiern and "Guidonem dominum Thierni…et Marquisia uxore sua et Chatardo ipsorum filio" by charter dated Feb 1236[1693]. Seigneur de Thiern. m firstly ---. The name of Chatard’s first wife is not known. m secondly BRUNISSENDE de Comborn Dame de Peschadoires et de Volore, daughter of ARCHAMBAUD [VII] Vicomte de Comborn & his first wife Marie de Limoges (-after 23 Aug 1295, bur Thiern Saint-Genese). The testament of "Brunicendis de Combornio domina Thierni et de Piscatoriis" is dated 23 Aug 1295 and names as her heirs "Guidonem dominum Thierni et Chatardum præpositum eiusdem loci liberos meos et Margaritam dominam de Buisseto filiam meam" and chooses burial "in ecclesia sancti Genesii Thiernensis, ubi est corpus domini Chatardi domini de Thierno quondam mariti mei"[1694]. Chatard & his first wife had one child:

a) MARQUISE de Thiern . Dame de Busset. m PIERRE Seigneur de Broc, son of ---.

Chatard & his second wife had three children:

b) GUY [VII] de Thiern (-[1300]). Seigneur de Thiern. The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution[1695]. The testament of "Brunicendis de Combornio domina Thierni et de Piscatoriis" is dated 23 Aug 1295 and names as her heirs "Guidonem dominum Thierni et Chatardum præpositum eiusdem loci liberos meos et Margaritam dominam de Buisseto filiam meam"[1696]. "Guy seigneur de Thiers" granted the castle of Thiers to "Guillaume de Thiers son fils émancipé" by charter dated 16 Aug 1292[1697]. m (1271 or before) MARGUERITE de Thiern, daughter of GUILLAUME de Thiern Seigneur de Volore & his wife ---. La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez names "Marguerite de Thiers" as daughter of Guillaume de Thiern, adding that she married "avec dispense Guy VII seigneur de Thiers", but cites no primary source which confirms his parentage[1698]. Guy [VII] & his wife had three children:

i) GUILLAUME [IV] de Thiern (-1311). "Guy seigneur de Thiers" granted the castle of Thiers to "Guillaume de Thiers son fils émancipé" by charter dated 16 Aug 1292[1699]. Seigneur de Thiern. m as her first husband, AGNES de Maumont, daughter of ---. She married secondly ([1312]) as his second wife, Guillaume Guenand Seigneur de Bordes [en Touraine]. The 19th century editor of La Mure’s Histoire des Comtes de Forez quotes a charter dated 1312 under which "Ahelida de Laviaco filia domini Hugonis de Laviaco et domina Miraclæ dominæ de Feugiroliis conjugum quondam et Miracla filia dictæ Miraclæ filiæ et Hodinetum de Chantois maritum dictæ Miraclæ filiæ" settled a dispute with "nobilem Ayglinam de Calanconio dominam de Feugeroliis" concerning the dowry of her mother which remained unpaid[1700]. Guillaume [IV] & his wife had three children:

(a) GUILLAUME [V] de Thiern (-1320). Betrothed to RADEGONDE Guenand, daughter of GUILLAUME Guenand [I] Seigneur de Bordes [en Touraine] et du Blanc [en Berry] & his first wife ---.

(b) CONTOUR de Thiern . m HUMBERT GUY Seigneur de Chabannes, son of ---.

(c) BRUNISSENDE de Thiern . m GUILLAUME Guenand [II], son of GUILLAUME Guenand [I] Seigneur des Bordes [en Touraine] et du Blanc [en Berry] & his first wife ---. One child:

(1) RADEGONDE Guenand (-Dec 1387, bur Colombe abbey). An epitaph at Notre-Dame de la Colombe records the burial of “Madame Radegonde Guenand femme dudit Messire Guy de la Tremoille et femme depuis de Messire Guillaume Pot, Dame dudit Chasteauguillaume et de la Prulgne, dont ledit Messire Guillaume Pot estoit Seigneur” who died “audit Chasteauguillaume le Vendredy apres la Conception de Notre-Dame” 1387[1701]. m firstly GUY [V] de la Trémoïlle, son of GUY [IV] Seigneur de la Trémoille & his wife Alix de Vouhé (-Loudun [Aug 1350 or after 1351], bur Notre-Dame de la Colombe). m secondly GUILLAUME Pot Seigneur de la Prugne, son of ---.

ii) LOUIS de Thiern . Seigneur de Volore. m (1301) ISABEAU Damas, daughter of HUGUES Damas Seigneur de Cousan en Forez & his wife Alice de La Perrière.

- SEIGNEURS de VOLORE[1702].

iii) JEANNE de Thiern . m (1314) ITHIER Seigneur de Bréon et de Merdogne, son of ---.

c) CHATARD . The testament of "Brunicendis de Combornio domina Thierni et de Piscatoriis" is dated 23 Aug 1295 and names as her heirs "Guidonem dominum Thierni et Chatardum præpositum eiusdem loci liberos meos et Margaritam dominam de Buisseto filiam meam"[1703].

d) MARGUERITE . The testament of "Brunicendis de Combornio domina Thierni et de Piscatoriis" is dated 23 Aug 1295 and names as her heirs "Guidonem dominum Thierni et Chatardum præpositum eiusdem loci liberos meos et Margaritam dominam de Buisseto filiam meam"[1704].

2. GUY de Thiern (-after Jun 1270). The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution and states that, if he inherits, he should provide for "domino Guidoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo canonicus Lugdunensis…Hugoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo fratri eiusdem canonici Guidonis…"[1705]. Canon at Lyon cathedral.

3. HUGUES de Thiern (-after Jun 1270). The testament of "Raynaudus comes Forensis et dominus Bellijoci" is dated Jun 1270 and names "Guidonem consanguinem meum dominum de Tyerno" as his heir in substitution and states that, if he inherits, he should provide for "domino Guidoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo canonicus Lugdunensis…Hugoni de Tyerno consanguineo meo fratri eiusdem canonici Guidonis…"[1706]. Seigneur de Poncins en Forez.

Chapter 17. SEIGNEURS de la TOUR

1. BERNARD [I] de Tour, son of GERAUD de la Tour & his wife Gausberge --- . "Bernardus" donated "medietatem de ecclesia…Plauziacum" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei Geraldi et matris mee Gauzberge et avi mei Bernardi", by undated charter[1707].

Four brothers, parents not known:

1. BERNARD de Tour . "Bernardus qui de Turre vocor…et fratres mei Bertrannus et Guillelmus et mater nostra" donated "ecclesia de Turre…sicut avus meus et avunculi et pater dederunt" to Sauxillanges by undated charter, signed by "…Stephani monachi de Turre fratris eorum"[1708]. The dating of this charter is difficult, but presumably it dates from the late 10th to early 11th century in common with many of the charters in the cartulary of Sauxillanges.

2. BERTRAND . "Bernardus qui de Turre vocor…et fratres mei Bertrannus et Guillelmus et mater nostra" donated "ecclesia de Turre…sicut avus meus et avunculi et pater dederunt" to Sauxillanges by undated charter, signed by "…Stephani monachi de Turre fratris eorum"[1709].

3. GUILLAUME . "Bernardus qui de Turre vocor…et fratres mei Bertrannus et Guillelmus et mater nostra" donated "ecclesia de Turre…sicut avus meus et avunculi et pater dederunt" to Sauxillanges by undated charter, signed by "…Stephani monachi de Turre fratris eorum"[1710].

4. ETIENNE . "Bernardus qui de Turre vocor…et fratres mei Bertrannus et Guillelmus et mater nostra" donated "ecclesia de Turre…sicut avus meus et avunculi et pater dederunt" to Sauxillanges by undated charter, signed by "…Stephani monachi de Turre fratris eorum"[1711].

Four brothers, parents not known. According to Baluze, they were the sons of Bernard [I] de Tour (see above) but the documents which he quotes do not confirm the connection[1712].

1. GERAUD de Tour . "Geraldus de Turre et fratres mei…Stephanus et Bertrannus et Bernardus" donated "ecclesia S. Nazarii de Cengle" to Sauxillanges by charter dated "Kal Jun regnante Philippo rege"[1713]. The dating of this charter is difficult, but presumably it dates from the late 10th to early 11th century in common with many of the charters in the cartulary of Sauxillanges. "Geraldus miles de castro…de la Tur…in valle…Taleves" donated "partem in ecclesia sancti Pardulfi et merchat de Turre" to Cluny by undated charter signed by "Stephani et fratris sui, Bertranni monachi fratris sui, Durandi episcopi Arvernensis, Rotberti comitis Arvernensis…"[1714]. m ---. Géraud & his wife had one child:

a) BERNARD . "Bernardus" donated "illius mansi quam tenet Ademarus de Salzeda…et omnes illas malas consuetudines quas post mortem patris mei Geraldi habui in ista terra" to Sauxillanges for the souls of "…uxoris meæ filiorumque meorum" by undated charter, which provides for one of his sons to enter the monastery, signed by "Bernardi et uxoris eius"[1715].

2. ETIENNE . "Geraldus de Turre et fratres mei…Stephanus et Bertrannus et Bernardus" donated "ecclesia S. Nazarii de Cengle" to Sauxillanges by charter dated "Kal Jun regnante Philippo rege"[1716]. "Geraldus miles de castro…de la Tur…in valle…Taleves" donated "partem in ecclesia sancti Pardulfi et merchat de Turre" to Cluny by undated charter signed by "Stephani et fratris sui, Bertranni monachi fratris sui, Durandi episcopi Arvernensis, Rotberti comitis Arvernensis…"[1717].

3. BERTRAND . "Geraldus de Turre et fratres mei…Stephanus et Bertrannus et Bernardus" donated "ecclesia S. Nazarii de Cengle" to Sauxillanges by charter dated "Kal Jun regnante Philippo rege"[1718]. "Geraldus miles de castro…de la Tur…in valle…Taleves" donated "partem in ecclesia sancti Pardulfi et merchat de Turre" to Cluny by undated charter signed by "Stephani et fratris sui, Bertranni monachi fratris sui, Durandi episcopi Arvernensis, Rotberti comitis Arvernensis…"[1719].

4. BERNARD . "Geraldus de Turre et fratres mei…Stephanus et Bertrannus et Bernardus" donated "ecclesia S. Nazarii de Cengle" to Sauxillanges by charter dated "Kal Jun regnante Philippo rege"[1720].

1. PETRONILLE de Tour . "Bernardus vicecomes de Comborn et uxor mea Petronilla de Turre" donated property to Tulle, with the consent of "Archambaldo vicecomite filio meo", by charter dated 1112[1721]. According to Baluze, she was the daughter of Gérard de Tour (see above) but the documents which he quotes do not confirm the connection[1722]. m (1112 or before) as his second wife, BERNARD [I] Vicomte de Comborn, son of ARCHAMBAUD [II] Vicomte de Comborn & his wife Rotburga de Rochechouart (-[1116/17] or after).

Two brothers, parents not known. According to Baluze, they were the sons of Bernard, son of Gérard de Tour (see above), but the documents which he quotes do not confirm the connection[1723]. In any case, from a chronological point of view, the connection seems unlikely to be correct.

1. BERTRAND [I] (-before 1191). "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1724]. m ---. The name of Bertrand’s wife is not known. Bertrand [I] & his wife had one child:

a) BERNARD [I] (-after 1191). "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1725]. From a chronological point of view it is unlikely that Bernard [I] was the same person as Bernard [II] (see below).

2. GUILLAUME (-before 1191). "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1726].

[Three] brothers, parents not known:

1. BERTRAND [II] (-after 1208). Seigneur de la Tour. "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1727]. m ---. The name of Bertrand’s wife is not known. Bertrand [II] & his wife had two children:

a) BERNARD [III] (-29 Dec 1253). "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1728]. Seigneur de la Tour.

- see below.

b) BERTRAND (-after Mar 1246). The testament of "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis", dated Mar 1246, makes bequests to "B. nepotem meum…consanguineo meo Domino G. de Turre militi" on condition he leaves on crusade, witnessed by "prædictum B. dominum de Turre et Bertrandum fratrem eius nepotes meos, Dominos G. de Turre et W. de Rupe milites…"[1729].

2. [GUILLAUME (-before Dec 1233). "Bernardus dominus de Turre" confirmed the bequest to Clermont Notre-Dame du Port made by "bonæ memoriæ Guillelmus de Turre quondam decanus Portuensis avunculus sive patruus noster" for his anniversary, by charter dated Dec 1233, which also records that "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis" committed to respect the bequest[1730]. It is uncertain whether there could have been two brothers both named Guillaume. It is possible that one or other belonged to a previous generation of this family.]

3. GUILLAUME (-17 Mar 1246). Provost at Brioude. "Bernardus dominus de Turre" confirmed the bequest to Clermont Notre-Dame du Port made by "bonæ memoriæ Guillelmus de Turre quondam decanus Portuensis avunculus sive patruus noster" for his anniversary, by charter dated Dec 1233, which also records that "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis" committed to respect the bequest[1731]. The testament of "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis", dated Mar 1246, makes bequests to "B. nepotem meum…consanguineo meo Domino G. de Turre militi" on condition he leaves on crusade, witnessed by "prædictum B. dominum de Turre et Bertrandum fratrem eius nepotes meos, Dominos G. de Turre et W. de Rupe milites…"[1732]. The necrology of Clermont church records the death "IV Non Jan" of "W. de Turre canonicus Claromontensis et præpositus Brivatensis" and "VI Non Mar" of "W. de Turre præpositi quondam Brivatensis et canonici Claromontensis" together with his donation "apud sanctum Saturninum"[1733]. The necrology of Brioude records the death "XVI Kal Apr" 1245 (presumably O.S.) of "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus ecclesiæ Brivatensis" and his donation[1734].

The exact relationship between the following individual and the main Tour family has not been ascertained:

1. G --- de la Tour (-after Mar 1246). The testament of "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis", dated Mar 1246, makes bequests to "B. nepotem meum…consanguineo meo Domino G. de Turre militi" on condition he leaves on crusade, witnessed by "prædictum B. dominum de Turre et Bertrandum fratrem eius nepotes meos, Dominos G. de Turre et W. de Rupe milites…"[1735].

BERNARD [III] de la Tour, son of BERTRAND [II] de la Tour & his wife --- (-29 Dec 1253). "Bernardus de Turre" swore homage to the abbot of Cluny, for "castelli de Turre" following the example of "Bertranni patris mei et Gulielmi patrui", by charter dated 1191[1736]. Seigneur de la Tour. "Bernardus dominus de Turre" confirmed the bequest to Clermont Notre-Dame du Port made by "bonæ memoriæ Guillelmus de Turre quondam decanus Portuensis avunculus sive patruus noster" for his anniversary, by charter dated Dec 1233, which also records that "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis" committed to respect the bequest[1737]. The testament of "Guillelmus de Turre præpositus Brivatensis", dated Mar 1246, makes bequests to "B. nepotem meum…consanguineo meo Domino G. de Turre militi" on condition he leaves on crusade, witnessed by "prædictum B. dominum de Turre et Bertrandum fratrem eius nepotes meos, Dominos G. de Turre et W. de Rupe milites…"[1738]. The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, appoints "Bernardum filium meum" his heir and "Bertrandum filium meum" his heir "in villa sancti Syndulfi", with default to "Ebletum filium Dalphinæ filiæ meæ vicecomitissæ de Ventatorio", and names "Gaillardæ filiæ meæ uxori vicecomitis de Murat et Margaritæ filiæ meæ uxore Geraldi de Rochafort"[1739].

m [firstly] ALASIE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by a charter dated Feb 1276 which records an agreement between "domini Bertrandus de Turre canonici Claromontensis" and "Bertrandus dominus de Turre domicellus eius nepos filius quondam Bernardi de Turre fratrisque quondam dicti canonici" dividing the inheritance of "quondam…domini Bernardi de Turre…patrisque…dicti canonici avi paterni…dicti domicelli et dominæ Alaziæ matris…dicti canonici aviæque…dicti domicelli"[1740]. According to Baluze, Alasie and Jeanne, both recorded as the wife of Bernard [III], were the same person known by two different names[1741]. This may be correct, but a simpler explanation would be that Bernard married twice.

m [secondly] JEANNE de Toulouse, daughter of RAYMOND VI Comte de Toulouse & his third wife Joan of England (1198-28 May 1255). The necrology of Vaissy abbey in Auvergne records the death "V Kal Jun" 1255 of "Johanna filia Raymundi comitis et Reginæ Johannæ, uxor quondam domini Bernardi de Turre"[1742]. According to Baluze, Alasie and Jeanne, both recorded as the wife of Bernard [III], were the same person known by two different names[1743]. This may be correct, but a simpler explanation would be that Bernard married twice.

Bernard [III] & his [first] wife had two children:

1. BERNARD [IV] (-14 Aug 1276). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, appoints "Bernardum filium meum" his heir[1744]. Seigneur de la Tour. The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, appoints "Bertrandum filium meum" with "Bertrandum de Turre fratrem meum" in default, makes bequests to "Gualhardam [filiam] meam…Delphinam filiam meam" and names "bonæ memoriæ Yulens quondam uxoris meæ"[1745]. m YOLANDE, daughter of --- (-before May 1270). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, names "bonæ memoriæ Yulens quondam uxoris meæ"[1746]. Bernard [III] & his wife had three children:

a) BERTRAND [V] (-24 Nov [1286 or 1287], bur Clermont Cordeliers). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, appoints "Bertrandum filium meum" with "Bertrandum de Turre fratrem meum" in default[1747]. Seigneur de la Tour. Seigneur de Murat-sur-Queires et de Vende.

- see below.

b) GAILLARDE (-after 1271). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, makes bequests to "Gualhardam [filiam] meam…Delphinam filiam meam"[1748]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "…dominam Gualhardam neptem meam filiam quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam mei uxorem domini Petri de Sancto Bonito domini de Rupe Savina in castro meo de Montepetroso et in villa de Cosde et in villa et castro de sancti Syndulphi…"[1749]. m PIERRE-MAURICE Seigneur de Roche-Savine et de Saint-Bonnet, son of ---.

c) DAUPHINE (-1299 or after). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, makes bequests to "Gualhardam [filiam] meam…Delphinam filiam meam"[1750]. "Rampnulphus de Albuconio dominus de Bornia miles…Raynaudo de Albuconio filio nostro" acknowledged receipt of the dowry of "Deufina filia quondam…Bernardi domini quondam de Turre militis" from "domino Bertrando de Turre…canonico Claromontensi et a Bertrando de Turre domicello nepote prædicte canonici" by charter dated Feb 1276[1751]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "…Delphinam neptem meam filiam quondam dicti domini Bernardi quondam domini de Turre fratris mei uxorem Raynaldi de Albussonio…in castro meo de Rota"[1752]. "Aymericus de Rupe domicellus et Delphina eius uxor" acknowledged that "Raynaldo d’Albusso quondam marito eiusdem Delphinæ" had received the dowry for his marriage and "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles frater dictæ Delphinæ…" increased the dowry by charter dated end-Mar 1285[1753]. The testament of "Dalphina de Turre relicta quondam Aymerici de Rupe domini eiusdem loci", dated 1299, appoints "Guidonem filium meum primogenitum" as her heir, divides her remaining property between "alios liberos meos…Gaufridus filius meus…Agnes filia mea primogenita…Aymericus filius meus…Margarita filia mea", and appoints "dominam Beatricem d’Olyergue dominam de Turre…" among her executors[1754]. m firstly (before Feb 1276) RAYNAUD d’Aubusson, son of RANULFE d’Aubusson Seigneur de Borne & his wife --- (-after Oct 1280). m secondly (before Mar 1285) AIMERY [II] Seigneur de la Rochefoucauld, son of GUY [VI] Seigneur de la Rochefoucauld & his first wife Agnes de Rochechouart (-1297).

2. BERTRAND (-23 Dec, 1280 or after, or 2 Feb, 1281 or after). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, appoints "Bernardum filium meum" his heir and "Bertrandum filium meum" his heir "in villa sancti Syndulfi"[1755]. Canon at Brioude. "Bertrandus de Turre clericus" and "Bernardum…fratrem meum" agreed a property split in accordance with the testament of "patris nostri Bernardi domini quondam de Turre" by charter dated Apr 1256[1756]. A charter dated Feb 1276 records an agreement between "domini Bertrandus de Turre canonici Claromontensis" and "Bertrandus dominus de Turre domicellus eius nepos filius quondam Bernardi de Turre fratrisque quondam dicti canonici" dividing the inheritance of "quondam…domini Bernardi de Turre…patrisque…dicti canonici avi paterni…dicti domicelli et dominæ Alaziæ matris…dicti canonici aviæque…dicti domicelli"[1757]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "dominam Delphinam sororem meam vicecomitissam Venthodorensem in castro meo de Tyneria…Guillelmum vicecomitem de Murato nepotem meum in tota terra mea de Chastres…dominam Gualhardam neptem meam filiam quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam mei uxorem domini Petri de Sancto Bonito domini de Rupe Savina in castro meo de Montepetroso et in villa de Cosde et in villa et castro de sancti Syndulphi…Delphinam neptem meam filiam quondam dicti domini Bernardi quondam domini de Turre fratris mei uxorem Raynaldi de Albussonio…in castro meo de Rota"[1758]. The necrology of Clermont cathedral records the death "X Kal Jan" and "IV Non Feb" of "domino Bertrando de Turre canonico Claromontensi" and his donations[1759].

Bernard [III] & his [first/second] wife had three children:

3. DAUPHINE (-1299 or after). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, appoints "Bernardum filium meum" his heir and "Bertrandum filium meum" his heir "in villa sancti Syndulfi", with default to "Ebletum filium Dalphinæ filiæ meæ vicecomitissæ de Ventatorio"[1760]. A charter dated 1260 records that “domina Dalfina vicecomitis de Ventedoro et Eblo filius suus” renounced homage to the king of England[1761]. Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the marriage contract between [her son and daughter] "Eblo vicecomes de Ventedoro…Maria sorore nostra" and "Falconi domino de Montegasconio", dated Apr 1263, which names "avunculum nostrum B. dominum de Turre"[1762]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "dominam Delphinam sororem meam vicecomitissam Venthodorensem in castro meo de Tyneria…"[1763]. m EBLES [VI] Vicomte de Ventadour, son of EBLES [V] Vicomte de Ventadour & his second wife Marie de Turenne (-before 1260).

4. GAILLARDE (-1270 or after). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, names "Gaillardæ filiæ meæ uxori vicecomitis de Murat et Margaritæ filiæ meæ uxore Geraldi de Rochafort"[1764]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir, default to "…Guillelmum vicecomitem de Murato nepotem meum in tota terra mea de Chastres…"[1765]. m PIERRE Vicomte de Murat, son of PIERRE de Murat & his wife ---.

5. MARGUERITE (-1270 or before). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre", undated, names "Gaillardæ filiæ meæ uxori vicecomitis de Murat et Margaritæ filiæ meæ uxore Geraldi de Rochafort"[1766]. m GERARD de Rochefort, son of ---.

BERTRAND [V] de la Tour, son of BERNARD [II] Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Yolande --- (-24 Nov [1286 or 1287], bur Clermont Cordeliers). The testament of "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles", dated May 1270, appoints "Bertrandum filium meum" with "Bertrandum de Turre fratrem meum" in default[1767]. Seigneur de la Tour. A charter dated Feb 1276 records an agreement between "domini Bertrandus de Turre canonici Claromontensis" and "Bertrandus dominus de Turre domicellus eius nepos filius quondam Bernardi de Turre fratrisque quondam dicti canonici" dividing the inheritance of "quondam…domini Bernardi de Turre…patrisque…dicti canonici avi paterni…dicti domicelli et dominæ Alaziæ matris…dicti canonici aviæque…dicti domicelli"[1768]. Seigneur de Murat-sur-Queires et de Vende. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre canonicus Claromontensis", dated Oct 1280, appoints "Bertrandum dominum de Turre nepotem meum filium quondam domini Bernardi domini de Turre quondam fratris mei" as his heir[1769]. The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, appoints "Bernardum filium suum" as his heir, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..." and names "heredibus dominæ Galhardæ quondam sororis suæ…et dominæ Delfinæ sororis"[1770]. The necrology of Clermont records the death "VIII Kal Dec" of "dominus Bertrandus de Turre miles" and the donation made by his widow[1771]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VIII Kal Dec" of "dominus Bertrandus de Turre hic sepultus"[1772].

Betrothed (Feb 1270) to [LAURE de Montfort or ELEONORE de Montfort], daughter of PHILIPPE de Montfort Seigneur de Castres et de la Ferté-Alais & his wife Jeanne de Levis. The marriage contract between "Bertrandum filium…domini Bernardi de Turre" and "unam de filiabus…domini Philippi de Monteforti…Lauretæ et Helyonors" is dated Feb 1269 (O.S.)[1773].

m (contract 10 Jan 1275) BEATRIX d’Olliergues, daughter of AGNON [Agne] [VI] Seigneur d’Olliergues & his wife Alix de Breuil (-after Jul 1304, bur Clermont Cordeliers). "Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis olim domini d’Oliergues militis" and "Hyzelt d’Oliergues eius soror filia quondam dicti domini Agnonis…majores duodecim annis" divided their territories, with the advice of "domini Roberti domini Brolii avunculi, domini Hugonis de Ausonio militis et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Broco prioris Bulbonis cognatorum ipsarum sororum", by charter dated 10 Jan 1275[1774]. The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre" and "Beatrix d’Oliergues filia quondam domini Agnonis quondam domini d’Oliergues", with the advice of "Margaritæ sororis quondam dicti domini Agnonis et Roberti domini Brolii avunculi ipsius Beatricis et domini Hugonis de Ausonio militum et Stephani de Chalanco clerici et domini Roberti de Broco prioris Bulhionis cognatorum ipsius Beatricis", by charter dated 10 Jan 1275[1775]. "Domina Beatrix de Olergio relicta…domini Bertrandi quondam domini de Turre militis defuncti, tutrix…Bernardi, Bertrandi, Guillelmi, Agnonis et Delphinæ liberorum impuberum ipsius Beatricis et dicti militis quondam viri sui" listed the 15 castles which she held, by charter dated 27 Jul 1288[1776]. "Aymericus de Rupe domicellus dominus de Montilio" acknowledged to "Beatrice de Olyergio domina de Turre" having received the dowry for his marriage to "Delphiniæ de Turre uxoris meæ" by charter dated end-Dec 1292[1777]. The testament of "Yzeu domina Yseuz domina d’Anjo filia quondam...Agnonis domini d’Oliergues et Magnimontis", dated 12 Mar 1293 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "Delfinæ neptæ meæ filiæ dominæ Beatricis de Turres sororis meæ...pro ipsa maritanda...consorti meo Guigone de Rossillone domino d’Anjo...sorori meæ...Beatrici dominæ de Turre", appointed "ventrem meum" as her heir, substituting "Girardum filium meum...Beatricem sororem meam uxorem quondam domini de Turre in Alvernia dominam d’Oliergues et...eius liberos nepotes meos"[1778]. The testament of "Dalphina de Turre relicta quondam Aymerici de Rupe domini eiusdem loci", dated 1299, appoints "dominam Beatricem d’Olyergue dominam de Turre…" among her executors[1779]. "Bernardus dominus de Turre et Bertrandus de Turre eius frater" divided their inheritance, in the presence of "domina Beatrice de Olierguio domina de Turre", by charter dated Jul 1304[1780]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VII Id Mai" of "Beatrix domina de Turre et de Oliargues hic sepulta"[1781].

Bertrand [V] & his wife had five children:

1. BERNARD (-19 Dec 1325). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, appoints "Bernardum filium suum" as his heir[1782]. Seigneur de la Tour. "Bernardus dominus de Turre et Bertrandus de Turre eius frater" divided their inheritance, in the presence of "domina Beatrice de Olierguio domina de Turre", by charter dated Jul 1304[1783]. m (contract 1292, confirmed 17 Nov 1295) BEATRIX de Rodez, daughter of HENRI [II] Comte de Rodez & his second wife Mascarose de Comminges (-Apr 1315). A manuscript of Rodez convent names "tres filias…Belburgem, Beatricem et Cæciliam" as thr children of "Henricus comes Ruthenensis filius Hugonis" and his second wife "domina Mascarosa de Convenis", adding that Beatrix married "nobili Bernardo de Turre" with a dowry of "baroniæ d’Escorales et sancti Cristofori"[1784]. The marriage contract between "Henrico…comite Ruthenensi…Beatricem filiam" and "Beatrice domina de Turre relicta domini Bernardi de Turre militis defuncti…filium…Bernardum" is dated 1292[1785]. The marriage contract between "Bernardus de Turre domicellus filius et heres…quondam domini Bertrandi domini de Turre militis patris mei jam defuncti…" and "domino Henrico…comite Ruthenensi…Beatrici filiæ" was confirmed 17 Nov 1295[1786]. The testament of "Henricus…comes Ruthenensis", dated 1301, appoints "filiam suam Beatricem…ex matrimonio…dominæ Mascarosæ de Convenis…natam uxorem…Bernardi de Torre" as his heir "in…baronia sua d’Escoralha et sancti Cristofori"[1787]. Bernard & his wife had five children:

a) DAUPHINE (1301-). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1788]. m (17 Apr 1315) ASTORG d’Aurillac, son of ---.

b) GAILLARDE (-1351 or before). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1789]. A charter dated 1324 names "Galhardum…Guidonem de Apchonio…virum"[1790]. m GUY Comptor Seigneur d’Apchon, son of GUILLAUME Comptor Seigneur d’Apchon & his wife Mathilde Dauphine de Clermont.

c) BERTRAND [VI] (end 1303-Apr 1368). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1791]. Seigneur de la Tour.

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d) MASCAROSE (1304-after 6 Aug 1328). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1792]. Baluze refers to, but does not quote, the marriage contract dated 14 Feb 1309 between "Mascarone de la Tour" and "Gilles Aycelin II" and ratified 29 Sep 1311 and concluded 30 Aug 1317[1793]. The testament of "Bertrandus de Turre dominus Olergii et Murat de Cayres et de Coltoghol miles", dated 6 Aug 1328, bequests to “...Mascaronam neptem meam uxorem Ægidii Aycelini...Guillelmum Aycelini filium ipsius Mascaronæ et dicti Ægidii Aycelini...”[1794]. m (contract 14 Feb 1309, ratified 29 Sep 1311, concluded 30 Aug 1317) GILLES [I] Aycelin Seigneur de Montaigut, son of GILLES [I] Aycelin Seigneur de Montaigut & his wife Blanche de Château (-after Aug 1359).

e) BERNARD (-Avignon 3 Aug 1361). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1795]. Canon at Clermont and Beauvais. Cardinal-deacon 1342.

2. DAUPHINE (-after 25 Sep 1323). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..."[1796]. The testament of "Yzeu domina Yseuz domina d’Anjo filia quondam...Agnonis domini d’Oliergues et Magnimontis", dated 12 Mar 1293 (O.S.), bequeathed property to "Delfinæ neptæ meæ filiæ dominæ Beatricis de Turres sororis meæ...pro ipsa maritanda..."[1797]. The marriage contract of "Guiguonem dominum de Rupe militem…pro Guiguone de Rupe filio suo" and "dominam Beatricem de Olergio dominam de Turre…pro domicella Delphina de Turre filia" is dated Nov 1298[1798]. “Guigo dominus de Ruppe miles...et Guigo de Ruppe eius filius domicellus, sponsus futurus...Delphinæ filiæ quondam...Bertrandi domini de Turre militis jan defuncti” guaranteed her dower by charter dated 1298[1799]. The testament of “Dauphine dame de Roche, femme de...Guigue sire de Roche”, dated 25 Sep 1323, named “sa fille Béatrice femme de...Marquesius de Canilhac” as her universal heir[1800]. “Aliénore de Canilhac femme de Briand de Retourtour seigneur de Belcastel” confirmed her renunciation of the succession of “Béatrix de Roche dame de Canhilac sa mère, que de Dauphine de la Tour jadis femme dudit sire de Roche sa grand-mère” by charter dated 16 Mar 1348[1801]. m (contract Nov 1298) GUIGUES Seigneur de Posquières [et de Roche-en-Régnier], son of GUIGUES [III] Seigneur de Roche-en-Régnier & his first wife Dauphine de Montboissier (-after 1344).

3. BERTRAND de la Tour (-11 Jan 1329, bur Clermont Franciscan church). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..."[1802]. "Bernardus dominus de Turre et Bertrandus de Turre eius frater" divided their inheritance, in the presence of "domina Beatrice de Olierguio domina de Turre", by charter dated Jul 1304[1803]. Seigneur d’Olliergues.

- SEIGNEURS d’OLLIERGUES.

4. GUILLAUME (-after 2 Apr 1315). The testament of "dominus Bertrandus dominus de Turre filius quondam…Bernardi domini de Turre militis", dated 1285, makes bequests to "Delfinam filiam suam…Bertrandum filium suum…Guillelmo filio suo…dominam Beatricem uxorem eius…esse pregnantem…filium masculum…postum[um]..."[1804]. Canon at Reims, Clermont and Brioude. The testament of "dominus Guillermus de Turre…Remensis et Claromontensis ecclesiarum canonicus", dated 2 Apr 1315, names "domino Agnoni fratri meo decano Carennaci…Bernardo fratris mei domini de Turre filio…fratres meos…Bernardum dominum de Turre…Bertrandum de Turre dominum de Oliergio milites…"[1805].

5. AGNE (1285-1331). Another testament of "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles", dated 1286, makes bequests to the same children as the testament dated 1285, adding "Agnonem filium meum"[1806]. Prior at Crépy-en-Valois.

BERTRAND [VI] de la Tour, son of BERNARD Seigneur de la Tour & his wife Beatrix de Rodez (end 1303-Apr 1368). A charter dated Mar 1316 appoints "Bernardus dominus de Turre miles" as guardian of "Bertrandi, Bernardi, Galhardæ et Mascaronæ liberorum suorum" after the death of "dominæ Beatricis de Ruthena quondam uxoris ipsius" and in the name of "Delphinæ filiæ suæ adultæ…uxorisque…Astorgii de Aurelliaco"[1807]. Seigneur de la Tour. Pope Clement VI wrote to “Bertrando domino de Turre” after the death of “quondam Guillelmi de Turre nati tui” dated 1344, naming “Helitz relictam dicti defuncti neptem nostram”[1808].

m (20 Oct 1320) ISABELLE de Lévis, daughter of JEAN [I] de Lévis Seigneur de Mirepoix & his wife Constance de Foix (-5 Apr 1361). The marriage contract between "domicellum Bertrandum de Turre filium primogenitum et emancipatum…domini Bernardi de Turre" and "domicellam Ysabellim de Levis filiam quondam…domini Johannis de Levis domini Mirapiscis" is dated 20 Oct 1320, in the presence of "Johannes de Levis domicellus dominus Mirapiscis frater dictæ Ysabellis"[1809].

Bertrand [VI] & his wife had nine children:

1. GUILLAUME (-1343, before 26 Nov). His parentage is confirmed by the marriage contract between "Bertrand de la Tour...Guillaume de la Tour son filz" and "Haelips Rougere fille a Guillaume Rouger Vicomte de Beaufort et de la Mothe seigneur de Chambon", dated 1342[1810]. The necrology of the Cordeliers at Clermont records the burial "VI Kal Dec" of "domicellus Guillermus de Turre", adding that he was brought from Italy ("qui fecit se apportari de Italia")[1811]. m (11 Sep 1342) as her first husband, ALIX de Beaufort, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Rogier Comte de Beaufort & his [first wife ---] ([1325/30]-after 17 Jun 1403). The marriage contract between "Bertrand de la Tour...Guillaume de la Tour son filz" and "Haelips Rougere fille a Guillaume Rouger Vicomte de Beaufort et de la Mothe seigneur de Chambon" is dated 1342[1812]. Pope Clement VI wrote to “Bertrando domino de Turre” after the death of “quondam Guillelmi de Turre nati tui” dated 1344, naming “Helitz relictam dicti defuncti neptem nostram”[1813]. Pope Clement VI wrote to “Helitz natæ...Guillelmi vicecomitis Bellifortis nepti nostræ” after the death of “quondam Guillelmi de Turre viri tui” dated 1344[1814]. She married secondly (13 Dec 1344) Aymar de Poitiers Comte de Valentinois. A charter dated 3 Mar 1345 provides for the restitution of the dowry of "dame Alix de Beaufort" between herself and "Aimar de Poitiers son mary"[1815].

2. GUY (-17 Sep 1375, bur Clermont). The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles et Guido de Turre domicellus eius filius…domicellam Ysabellam de Turre filiam…eiusdem domini de Turre" and "dominus Amedeus Delphini miles dominus de Rupeforti" is dated 14 Nov 1354[1816]. Seigneur de la Tour. The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum Minorem conventus Claromontensis", named “Bertrandum de Turre filium meum” as his heir, with “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute, bequeathed property to “Ludovicam...filiam meam”, appointed “consobrinos...dominos Bertrandum de Rupeforti et Petrum de Crozo milites” as guardians of his children as substitute for his wife, and named “Henricum de Turre fratrem...archidiaconum Parisiensem” among his executors[1817]. The necrology of the Cordeliers at Clermont record the death "XV Kal Oct" of “Guido dominus de Turre”[1818]. m (contract 7 Jul 1353) MATHE de Beaufort, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Rogier Comte de Beaufort & his [first wife ---] (-after 5 Mar 1397). A manuscript genealogy of the Beaufort family (date not specified) records that “Guillelmus Rogier alias de Belfort” and his first wife “Guerinam de Canilliaco” had three daughters “Elipdem comitissam Valent. et Diens. Margaritam dominam de Donzenaco et Matham dominam de Turre”[1819]. The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles...Guyotum de Turre domicellum filium eiusdem domini de Turre...emancipato" and "domicellam Matham filiam...domini Guillelmi Rogerii militis comitis Bellifortis" is dated 7 Jul 1353[1820]. The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, named “Bertrandum de Turre filium meum” as his heir, with “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute[1821]. The necrology of the Cordeliers at Clermont record the death "Non Jun" of “dominæ Mathæ de Beaufort dominæ de Turre”[1822]. Mathe was not named in her father’s testament dated 27 Aug 1379. The testament of "B. de Turre episcopi Lingonensis", dated 12 Jan 1394, chose burial “in ecclesia Lingonensi”, named “Guidonem nepotem suum” as his heir, and bequeathed property to “dominæ de Turre antiquæ, duabus filiabus suis, et domino de Turre”[1823]. The testament of "dominæ Mathæ de Belloforti dominæ de Turre", dated 5 Mar 1396 (O.S.), made only religious bequests[1824]. Guy & his wife had four children:

a) BERTRAND [VII] (-1423 after 7 Sep). The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum Minorem conventus Claromontensis", named “Bertrandum de Turre filium meum” as his heir, with “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute, bequeathed property to “Ludovicam...filiam meam”[1825]. Seigneur de la Tour. "Bertrandus dominus de Turre et de Montegasconio miles et Guiotus de Turre eius germanus præpositus cathedralis ecclesiæ Claromontensis fratres quondam et nunc heredes...defunctæ...dominæ Ludovicæ de Turre quondam dominæ Montislauri" agreed the succession of their deceased sister by charter dated Dec 1403[1826]. m (contract 11 Jan 1389) MARIE Ctss d’Auvergne et de Boulogne, daughter of GODEFROI d’Auvergne Seigneur de Mongascon & his second wife Jeanne de Ventadour (-7 Apr 1437, bur Clermont Cordeliers). Pleadings dated 1423 name “Marie de Boulogne” as daughter of "Godefroy [et]...une fille de Ventadour"[1827]. A charter dated 30 Jul 1403 records a dispute between “Bertrandus dominus de Turre et Montisgasconis...et...domina Maria de Bolonia filia quondam et nunc heres bonæ memoriæ domini Godafredi de Bolonia domini quondam Montisgasconis uxorque dicti domini de Turre” and "Beraldus Delphinus Arverniæ comes Claromontensis et de Sacrocæsare ac dominus de Mercorio et...domicella Johanna de Turre dictorum conjugum filia"[1828]. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "VII Id Apr" 1437 of "domina Maria comitissa Boloniæ et Arverniæ" who was buried there[1829]. Bertrand [VII] & his wife had four childen:

i) BERTRAND [VIII] (-20 or 27 Mar 1461). His parentage is confirmed by the two marriage contracts of his sister Louise, quoted below. Seigneur de la Tour. Comte d’Auvergne, Comte de Boulogne 1438.

- COMTES d’AUVERGNE (de la TOUR).

ii) JEANNE (-1415). A charter dated 30 Jul 1403 records a dispute between “Bertrandus dominus de Turre et Montisgasconis...et...domina Maria de Bolonia filia quondam et nunc heres bonæ memoriæ domini Godafredi de Bolonia domini quondam Montisgasconis uxorque dicti domini de Turre” and "Beraldus Delphinus Arverniæ comes Claromontensis et de Sacrocæsare ac dominus de Mercorio et...domicella Johanna de Turre dictorum conjugum filia"[1830]. Proceedings dated 1436 record that Béraud married “Johanna de Turre...filia defunctæ Mariæ de Bolonia comitissæ Boloniæ et Alverniæ”, who died 1415, by whom he had "Johanna Dalphina" deceased, who died childless 1436[1831]. m (1409) as his first wife, BERAUD [III] Comte de Clermont, son of BERAUD [II] Dauphin d’Auvergne & his third wife Marguerite Ctss de Sancerre (-Château d’Ardres 28 Jul 1426).

iii) ISABELLE . The marriage contract between "Bertrand seigneur de la Tour et de Montgascon...madamoiselle Ysabel de la Tour fille dudit monseigneur de la Tour et de madame Marie de Bouloigne dame de Montgascon" and "messire Pierre seigneur de Chalencon et messire Loys de Chalencon chevaliler son fils" is dated 12 Sep 1419[1832]. m (contract 12 Sep 1419) LOUIS ARMAND de Chalencon Vicomte de Polignac, son of PIERRE Seigneur de Chalencon & his wife --- (-after 19 Aug 1452).

iv) LOUISE (-14 Jun 1471). The marriage contract between "madame Marie de Bouloigne comtesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne veufve de feu...Bertrand seigneur de la Tour et...Bertrand seigneur de la Tour fils desdits...Bertrand de la Tour et de madite dame Marie, et mademoiselle Loyse de la Tour fille..." and "messire Tristan seigneur de Clermont de Lodeve" is dated 26 Feb 1430 (O.S.)[1833]. This betrothal must have been terminated before Louise’s marriage contract with Claude de Montagu, as Barthélemy/Tristan de Clermont is recorded as living 15 Nov 1433. The marriage contract between "madame Marie comtesse de Bouloigne et d’Auvergne veufve de feu...Bertrand en son vivant seigneur de la Tour et...Bertrand à present seigneur de la Tour fils dudit feu...Bertrand seigneur de la Tour et de ladite madame Marie et...damoiselle Loyse de la Tour fille..." and "monseigneur Claude de Montagu chevalier seigneur de la Ferté Chauderon...fils de monseigneur de Coulches", negotiated 22/24 Oct 1432, is dated 22 Feb 1432 (O.S.)[1834]. The necrology of Coulches records the death 14 Jun 1471 of "domina Lodoica de Turre uxor quondam...domini Claudii de Monteacuto domini Colcharum"[1835]. Betrothed (contract 26 Feb 1431, contract terminated before Feb 1433) BARTHELEMY “Tristan/Tristano” de Clermont [Chiaramonte] Conte di Cuppertino, son of DEODAT Guilhem de Clermont Seigneur de Clermont & his second wife Elisabeth de Roquefeuil (-after 15 Nov 1433). m (contract 22 Feb 1433) CLAUDE de Montagu Seigneur de Couches et d’Espoisses, son of JEAN [II] de Montagu Seigneur de Couches & his wife Jeanne de Mello Dame de la Ferté-Chaudron (-killed in battle Bussy 1470).

b) GUY (-14 Dec 1411). The testament of "B. de Turre episcopi Lingonensis", dated 12 Jan 1394, chose burial “in ecclesia Lingonensi”, named “Guidonem nepotem suum” as his heir, and bequeathed property to “dominæ de Turre antiquæ, duabus filiabus suis, et domino de Turre”[1836]. Provost at Clermont. "Bertrandus dominus de Turre et de Montegasconio miles et Guiotus de Turre eius germanus præpositus cathedralis ecclesiæ Claromontensis fratres quondam et nunc heredes...defunctæ...dominæ Ludovicæ de Turre quondam dominæ Montislauri" agreed the succession of their deceased sister by charter dated Dec 1403[1837]. The following entry could apply to Guy, although if that is correct it is surprising that no reference is made to any ecclesiastical appointment. The necrology of Clermont Cordeliers records the death "XVIII Kal Jan" of "domini Guidonis de Turre", adding that “tali die fiat anniversarium...domini Bertrandi de Turre fratris domini Guidonis”[1838].

c) LOUISE (-24 Oct 1403). The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum Minorem conventus Claromontensis", named “Bertrandum de Turre filium meum” as his heir, with “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute, bequeathed property to “Ludovicam...filiam meam”[1839]. The marriage contract between "Guido dominus Montislauri miles...Pontium de Montelauro eius filium primogenitum emancipatum" and "Loysam filiam...Guidonis domini de Turre quondam militis sororem...Bertrandi nunc domini de Turre militis in Arvernia Claromontis diocesis" is dated 25 Oct 1387[1840]. "Bertrandus dominus de Turre et de Montegasconio miles et Guiotus de Turre eius germanus præpositus cathedralis ecclesiæ Claromontensis fratres quondam et nunc heredes...defunctæ...dominæ Ludovicæ de Turre quondam dominæ Montislauri" agreed the succession of their deceased sister by charter dated Dec 1403[1841]. m (contract 25 Oct 1387) PONS Seigneur de Montlaur, son of GUY [II] Seigneur de Montlaur & his wife Gausserande d’Apchier (-6 May 1393).

d) daughter (after 14 Dec 1375-after 12 Jan 1394). This child’s existence is confirmed by the testament of [her father] "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, which named “postumum quem...consors mea Matha de Belloforti habet...in ventro suo si masculus fit” as substitute heir[1842]. The following document shows that the child was a daughter. The testament of "B. de Turre episcopi Lingonensis", dated 12 Jan 1394, chose burial “in ecclesia Lingonensi”, named “Guidonem nepotem suum” as his heir, and bequeathed property to “dominæ de Turre antiquæ, duabus filiabus suis, et domino de Turre”[1843].

3. JEAN (-15 Apr 1374). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Abbé de Fleury. Cardinal 1371.

4. BERTRAND ([1330]-14 May 1382, bur Cordeliers de Clermont). Gallia Christiana records the election in 1355 of “Bertrandus...ætatis suæ 26 filius...Bertrandi IV domini de Turre et Isabellæ de Levis” as bishop of Toul[1844]. Bishop of Toul 1355. "Bertrandus de Turre...Tullensis episcopus" named “Bertrandum dominum de Turre et dominam Yzabellem de Levys dominam dicti loci progenitores nostros” in his charter dated 21 Sep 1355[1845]. Bishop of Le Puy 1361.

5. BERNARD (-1394). Bishop of Langres 1374. The testament of "B. de Turre episcopi Lingonensis", dated 12 Jan 1394, chose burial “in ecclesia Lingonensi”, named “Guidonem nepotem suum” as his heir, and bequeathed property to “dominæ de Turre antiquæ, duabus filiabus suis, et domino de Turre”[1846].

6. HENRI (-7 May 1415). Archdeacon of Paris. The testament of "Guido dominus de Turre", dated 14 Dec 1375, chose burial "in ecclesia fratrum Minorem conventus Claromontensis", named “Henricum de Turre fratrem...archidiaconum Parisiensem” among his executors[1847]. Bishop of Clermont 1376. Elected Bishop of Le Puy 1392.

7. ISABELLE . The marriage contract between "Bertrandus dominus de Turre miles et Guido de Turre domicellus eius filius…domicellam Ysabellam de Turre filiam…eiusdem domini de Turre" and "dominus Amedeus Delphini miles dominus de Rupeforti" is dated 14 Nov 1354[1848]. m firstly (1354) AMEDEE de Clermont Seigneur de Rochefort, son of JEAN [I] Comte de Clermont & his wife Anne de Poitiers (-28 Aug 1361). m secondly as his second wife, GUIBAUD de Mello Seigneur d’Espoisses, son of GUILLAUME de Mello Seigneur d’Espoisses & his wife Marie de Châteauvillain (-after 1388).

8. CONSTANCE (-1392, bur Cordeliers de Clermont). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not been identified. m firstly (1339) as his second wife, LOUIS [I] de Brosse Seigneur de Sainte-Sevère et de Boussac, son of PIERRE [I] de Brosse Seigneur de Sainte-Sevère & his wife Blanche de Sancerre (-killed in battle Poitiers 19 Sep 1356, bur Huriel Saint-Martin). m secondly PHILIBERT de l’Espinasse Seigneur de Clayette, son of ---.

9. MARGUERITE (-1384 or before). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m GUY [IV] Dalmas Baron de Cousan, son of --- (-after Nov 1407).

1. BERNARD de la Tour . m JEANNE de Dorette, daughter of --- (-15 Jan ----). The necrology of Sauxillanges records "XVIII Kal Feb…Johanna de Doretta quondam conjuge domini Bernardi de la Tour tunc domicelli", buried "in capella beatæ Mariæ de Bosco", and her husband’s donation for her anniversary[1849]. Bernard & his wife had one child:

a) CONSTANCE . The contract of marriage between "Bernard la Tour religieux du monastère de Sauxillanges…Constance sa fille…et jadis fille et à present heritiere de feue Jeanne de Dourette femme su dudit Dompn Bernard…Mathe de Belfort dame de la Tour et…Bertrand seigneur de la Tour fils de madite Dame" and "Loys de Montclar fils de Guyot de Monclar escuyer seigneur de Monbru" is dated 30 Jun 1419[1850]. m (contract 30 Jun 1419) LOUIS de Montclair, son of GUY de Montclair Seigneur de Monbru & his wife ---.

Chapter 18. VICOMTES de VELAY

1. BULLE (-after 778). [Comte] de Velay. The Vita Hludowici Imperatoris records, around the time of the birth of Louis (778), that “...civitati...præfecit...Vallagiæ Bullum...”[1851].

2. AMBLARD . Vicomte. "…Amblardi vicecomitis, Ucberti vicecomitis" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[1852].

3. HUBERT . Vicomte. "…Amblardi vicecomitis, Ucberti vicecomitis" subscribed the charter dated Nov "regnante Lothario rege Francorum" under which "Stephanus Arvernensis episcopus" donated property "villam…Bergoniscas et aliam…Exartis" to Sauxillanges, for the souls of "patris mei et matris mei et…Aldegardis vicecomitissa"[1853].

4. ARMAND [I] . Vicomte de Velay. m ---. The name of Armand’s wife is not known. Armand & his wife had one child:

a) ARMAND [II] . The Chronique de Tournus records that "Armanno…filio Armanni vicecomitis" consecrated the church of St Georges "in comitatu Vellaico", dated to the early 10th century from the context[1854].

[1] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris, 3, MGH SS II, p. 608.

[2] Einhardi Annales 819, MGH SS I, p. 205.

[3] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris 32, MGH SS II, p. 624.

[4] Plancher, U. (ed.) (1739) Histoire générale et particulière de Bourgogne (Dijon), Tome I, Preuves, V, p.vi.

[5] RHGF VI, CXXXIV, p. 546.

[6] Ragut, M. C. (ed.) (1864) Cartulaire de Saint-Vincent de Mâcon (Mâcon), 52, p. 40.

[7] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris 50, MGH SS II, p. 637.

[8] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris 52, MGH SS II, pp. 637-8.

[9] Marchegay, P. and Mabille, E. (eds.) (1869) Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou (Paris) Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, p. 362.

[10] RHGF VIII, LXXI, p. 491.

[11] RHGF VIII, LXXXVI, RHGF XVIII, p. 503.

[12] Annales Flaviniacenses, MGH SS III, p. 152.

[13] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris 61, MGH SS II, p. 645.

[14] Doniol, H. (ed.) (1863) Cartulaire de Saint-Julien de Brioude (Clermont Ferrand/Paris), 95, p. 112.

[15] Annales Bertiniani III 862, footnote 1 specifying that he was "comes Arvernorum".

[16] Annales Bertiniani III 863.

[17] Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 362.

[18] Bondurand, E. (ed.) (1887) Le manuel de Dhuoda 843 (Paris), Introduction, 5, p. 52.

[19] Annales Bertiniani III 868, footnote 1 naming "tertius Bernardus qui honoribus privatus fuerat 864 in conventu Pistensi filius erat Bernardus Septimaniæ ducis qui in 844 a Carolo Calvo occisus est".

[20] Brioude 131, p. 146.

[21] Annales Bertiniani III 877.

[22] Annales Fuldenses 880, cited in Bouchard, C. B. (1987) Sword, Miter, and Cloister: Nobility and the Church in Burgundy 980-1198 (Cornell University Press), p. 261.

[23] Obituaires de Lyon I, Eglise primatiale de Lyon, footnote 2 identifying the entry with Bernard "Plantevelue".

[24] Lespinasse, R. de (ed.) (1916) Cartulaire de Saint-Cyr de Nevers (Nevers, Paris) 15, p. 31.

[25] Settipani, C. and Kerrebrouck, P. van (1993) La préhistoire des Capétiens 481-987, 1ère partie, Mérovingiens, Carolingiens et Robertiens (Villeneuve d'Ascq), p. 375 footnote 89.

[26] Jacotin, A. (1898) Preuves de la Maison de Polignac (Paris), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[27] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[28] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[29] Bernard, A. and Bruel, A. (eds.) (1876-1903) Recueil des chartes de l'abbaye de Cluny (Paris) Tome I, 286, p. 282.

[30] Richard, A. (1903) Histoire des Comtes de Poitou (republished Princi Negue, 2003) Tome I, p. 94.

[31] Cluny, Tome I, 112, p. 124.

[32] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[33] Cluny, Tome I, 286, p. 282.

[34] Cluny, Tome I, 270, p. 264.

[35] Cluny, Tome I, 275, p. 270.

[36] Cluny, Tome I, 286, p. 282.

[37] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[38] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 95.

[39] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[40] Cluny, Tome I, 286, p. 282.

[41] Ademari Historiarum III.21, MGH SS IV, p. 123.

[42] Ademari Historiarum III.21, MGH SS IV, p. 123.

[43] Chronicon sancti Maxentii Pictavensis, Chroniques des Eglises d'Anjou, p. 372.

[44] Chronico Richardi Pictavensis, RHGF IX, p. 21.

[45] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 68-9.

[46] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 72.

[47] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 83.

[48] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 95.

[49] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 99.

[50] Société des Archives Historiques du Poitou (1874) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Cyprien de Poitiers, Archives historiques du Poitou Tome III (Poitiers) ("Poitiers Saint-Cyprien") 528, p. 318, and footnote 1 (continuation on p. 319).

[51] Poitiers Saint-Cyprien 126, p. 90.

[52] Ademari Historiarum III.30, MGH SS IV, p. 128.

[53] Ademari Historiorum III.25, MGH SS IV, p. 126.

[54] Chronico Comitum Pictaviæ, RHGF X, p. 294.

[55] Ademari Historiarum III.23, MGH SS IV, p. 125.

[56] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 115.

[57] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 110-12.

[58] Richard, A. (ed.) (1886) Chartes et documents pour servir à l'histoire de l'abbaye de Saint-Maixent, Archives historiques du Poitou Tome XVI (Poitiers) ("Saint-Maixent") Vol. I, XX, p. 32.

[59] Saint-Maixent, Vol. I, XXVII, p. 42.

[60] Saint-Maixent, Vol. I, XXIII, p. 35.

[61] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 130.

[62] Richard (1903) Tome I, p. 99.

[63] Quoted in Settipani, C. (2004) La Noblesse du Midi Carolingien. Etudes sur quelques grandes familles d'Aquitaine et du Languedoc du IX^e au XI^e siècles (Prosopographica et Genealogica, Oxford), p. 52.

[64] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 4, p. 22.

[65] Brioude 277, p. 284.

[66] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 3, p. 21.

[67] Brioude 173, p. 185.

[68] Brioude 204, p. 214.

[69] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 5, p. 23.

[70] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 6, p. 23.

[71] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[72] Brioude 277, p. 284.

[73] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 3, p. 21.

[74] Brioude 173, p. 185.

[75] Brioude 204, p. 214.

[76] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 5, p. 23.

[77] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 6, p. 23.

[78] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[79] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[80] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[81] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[82] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[83] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[84] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[85] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[86] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[87] Brioude 160, p. 173.

[88] ES III 732.

[89] Broude, 333, p. 338.

[90] Brioude 333, p. 338.

[91] Brioude 134, p. 150.

[92] Brioude 286, p. 293.

[93] Cluny, Tome I, 286, p. 282.

[94] Doniol, H. (ed.) (1864) Cartulaire de Sauxillanges (Clermont, Paris) 16, p. 54.

[95] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[96] Brioude 286, p. 293.

[97] Brioude 334, p. 338.

[98] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[99] Sauxillanges 82, p. 96.

[100] Cluny I 792, p. 743.

[101] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[102] Sauxillanges 16, p. 54.

[103] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome V, Preuves, Chartes et Diplômes, 66, col. 171.

[104] Brioude 334, p. 338.

[105] Brioude 140, p. 155.

[106] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[107] Cluny, Tome I, 872, p. 826, the donor probably being identified as Etienne Vicomte de Brioude.

[108] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[109] Sauxillanges 363, p. 281.

[110] Cluny, Tome II, 1525, p. 574.

[111] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[112] Cluny, Tome II, 1525, p. 574.

[113] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[114] Cluny, Tome II, 1525, p. 574.

[115] Brioude 283 and 286, pp. 290 and 293.

[116] Chevalier, U. (ed.) (1891) Cartulaire du Prieuré de Paray-le-Monial et visites de l'ordre de Cluny (Paris, Montbéliard) 15, p. 12.

[117] Brioude 283 and 286, pp. 290 and 293.

[118] Brioude 283 and 286, pp. 290 and 293.

[119] Brioude 283 and 286, pp. 290 and 293.

[120] Brioude 283 and 286, pp. 290 and 293.

[121] Sauxillanges 363, p. 281.

[122] Brioude 334, p. 338.

[123] Brioude 140, p. 155.

[124] Brioude 108, p. 124.

[125] Cluny I 792, p. 743.

[126] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[127] Cluny, Tome II, 1525, p. 574.

[128] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[129] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[130] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[131] Sauxillanges 192, p. 168.

[132] Brioude 134, p. 150.

[133] Brioude 134, p. 150.

[134] Brioude 134, p. 150.

[135] Brioude 134, p. 150.

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[138] Brioude 334, p. 338.

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[151] Sauxillanges 100, p. 110.

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[165] Brioude 108, p. 124.

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[185] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 46.

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[195] Charroux IV, p. 91.

[196] Charroux IV, p. 91.

[197] Sauxillanges 279, p. 225.

[198] Sauxillanges 571, p. 423.

[199] Sauxillanges 321, p. 254.

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[203] Sauxillanges 279, p. 225.

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[205] Sauxillanges, 267, p. 218.

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[228] ES III 732.

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[448] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 230.

[449] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 678.

[450] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 230.

[451] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 677.

[452] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 230.

[453] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 60.

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[455] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 62.

[456] Fournier, P. F. ‘Le nom du troubadour Dauphin d’Auvergne’, Bibliothèque de l’Ecole des Chartes, Vol. 91 (1930), p. 68, citing Archives départementales du Puy-de-Dôme, série H, fonds Saint-André, sans cote.

[457] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 62.

[458] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 63.

[459] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 63.

[460] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 62.

[461] Ex vita Margaritæ Albonensis comitissæ, RHGF XIV, p. 428.

[462] Terrebasse, A. de (ed.) (1844) Aymari Rivalli De Allobrogibus (Vienne) ("De Allobrogibus") VIII, p. 416.

[463] Chorier Histoire du Dauphiné Tome I, p. 616 (which does not cite the source).

[464] Prudhomme, A. ‘De l’origine et du sens des mots Dauphin et Dauphiné’, Bibliothèque de l’Ecole des Chartes 1893, Tome LIV, p. 449, which does not give the citation for the original.

[465] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 63.

[466] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 63.

[467] Prudhomme ‘Origine de Dauphin’, p. 449, which does not give the citation for the original.

[468] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes I, 501, p. 206.

[469] Patent Rolls Henry III 1215-1225 (1901), p. 552.

[470] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2038, p. 171.

[471] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 258.

[472] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 256.

[473] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 258.

[474] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes I, 1016, p. 381.

[475] Monicat, J. and Fournoux, B. de (eds) (1952) Chartes du Bourbonnais 918-1522 (Moulins) ("Bourbonnais") 30, p. 51.

[476] Prudhomme ‘Origine de Dauphin’, p. 449, which does not give the citation for the original.

[477] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 1749, p. 72.

[478] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2039, p. 172.

[479] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 261.

[480] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 264.

[481] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 263.

[482] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 262.

[483] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2038, p. 171.

[484] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 48, p. 12.

[485] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 263.

[486] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 263.

[487] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 264.

[488] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 256.

[489] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 256.

[490] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 258.

[491] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 64.

[492] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 251.

[493] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 168.

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[495] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 63.

[496] Patent Rolls Henry III 1215-1225 (1901), p. 552.

[497] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2038, p. 171.

[498] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 261.

[499] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[500] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 271.

[501] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 261.

[502] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[503] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 261.

[504] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[505] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[506] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 114.

[507] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 115.

[508] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[509] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[510] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[511] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[512] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 280.

[513] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[514] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 280.

[515] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 282.

[516] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[517] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[518] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[519] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 271.

[520] Boisgelin, Marquis de (1900) Les Adhémar, Généalogie (Draguignan, Aix-en-Provence), Première partie, p. 16.

[521] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[522] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 272.

[523] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 268.

[524] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 273.

[525] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 271.

[526] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 271.

[527] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[528] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 272.

[529] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 277.

[530] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[531] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 304.

[532] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 309.

[533] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[534] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 285.

[535] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 288.

[536] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[537] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 291.

[538] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 291.

[539] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 294.

[540] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 292.

[541] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 298.

[542] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 179.

[543] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[544] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 280.

[545] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[546] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[547] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[548] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 299.

[549] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[550] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 298.

[551] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 424.

[552] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 430.

[553] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 425.

[554] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 430.

[555] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 429.

[556] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 425.

[557] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 424.

[558] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[559] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 435.

[560] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 435.

[561] ES III 734A, extinct in the male line [1436], and Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, pp. 215-46, and Tome II, pp. 423-74.

[562] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 425.

[563] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[564] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[565] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 467.

[566] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 467.

[567] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[568] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 468.

[569] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 471.

[570] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 467.

[571] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[572] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 219.

[573] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[574] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 298.

[575] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 312.

[576] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[577] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[578] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[579] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 298.

[580] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 310.

[581] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 313.

[582] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[583] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 298.

[584] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314, text as corrected Tome I, p. 180.

[585] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[586] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 301.

[587] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[588] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[589] Du Chesne, A. (1628) Histoire généalogique des comtes de Valentinois et de Diois (Paris) ("Du Chesne (Valentinois)"), Preuves, p. 25.

[590] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 25.

[591] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 26.

[592] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[593] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[594] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[595] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[596] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[597] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 321.

[598] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 327.

[599] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[600] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 324.

[601] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 327.

[602] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 327.

[603] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[604] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[605] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[606] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[607] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 434.

[608] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[609] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 341.

[610] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 340.

[611] Lacoste, G. (1884) Histoire générale de la province de Quercy (Cahors), Tome II, p. 475.

[612] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 341.

[613] Boudet, M. (1901) Dans les montagnes d’Auvergne de 1260 à 1325: Eustache de Beaumarchais seigneur de Calvinet et sa famille, (information provided by Bert M. Kamp of Soest, Netherlands in a private email to the author dated 16 Aug 2009).

[614] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 341.

[615] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[616] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 321.

[617] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[618] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 324.

[619] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 341.

[620] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[621] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[622] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 327.

[623] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 169.

[624] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[625] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[626] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 353.

[627] Documens Historiques du Rouergue (1853), Tome I, p. 483, no citation reference.

[628] Documens Historiques du Rouergue (1853), Tome I, p. 483, no citation reference.

[629] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[630] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 349.

[631] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[632] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 361.

[633] BnF Gallica, Cabinet des titres, Collection Cherin “Antignat-Arclais”, at <https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b10037635r/f128.item> (10 Apr 2024).

[634] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 816.

[635] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[636] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 324.

[637] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 355.

[638] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 359.

[639] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[640] Blanchard, R. ‘Cartulaire des Sires de Rays (suite)’, Archives Historiques du Poitou, Tome XXX (Poitiers, 1899), ("Rays, Vol. II), CCLX, p. 363.

[641] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 324.

[642] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[643] Père Anselme (1733) Historie Généalogique et chronologique de la Maison de France, Tome II, p. 163.

[644] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 100, p. 117.

[645] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 366.

[646] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 366.

[647] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 366.

[648] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 366.

[649] Rays, Vol. II, CCLX, p. 363.

[650] See for example ES III.1 112, and III.4 733.

[651] Schnerb, B. ‘Jean Lourdin Seigneur de Saligny et de la Motte-Saint-Jean (v. 1370-1446). Une carrière à la cour de Bourgogne’, Francia - Forschungen zur westeuropäischen Geschichte, Vol. 31/1 (Jan Thorbecke Verlag, Ostfildern, 2004), pp. 61-3, available at <https://download.digitale-sammlungen.de/BOOKS/download.pl?id=00016417&nr=> (11 Nov 2021). Information sent by Bert M. Kamp by email 9 Nov 2021.

[652] Schnerb ‘Jean Lourdin Seigneur de Saligny’ (2004), p. 51, footnote 31.

[653] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[654] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 375.

[655] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 111 bis, p. 137.

[656] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 106 bis, p. 134.

[657] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 114 bis, p. 145.

[658] Huillard-Bréholles, J. L. A. (1874) Titres de la Maison ducale de Bourbon (Paris), Tome II, 5049, p. 205.

[659] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[660] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[661] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 373.

[662] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 414.

[663] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 411.

[664] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[665] Huillard-Bréholles (1874), Tome II, 5273, p. 231.

[666] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 414.

[667] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 414.

[668] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[669] Huillard-Bréholles (1874), Tome II, 5282, p. 232.

[670] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 415.

[671] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 422.

[672] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[673] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[674] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[675] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[676] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[677] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[678] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[679] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[680] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[681] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 408.

[682] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 379.

[683] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[684] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 379.

[685] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 383.

[686] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[687] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 379.

[688] Boudet, M. (1914) Collection inédite de chartes de franchises de Basse-Auvergne XIII-XV siècles (Clermont-Ferrand), p. 40.

[689] Boudet (1914), p. 40.

[690] Drouot, L. (ed.) (1979) Recueil des actes des premiers seigneurs d’Olliergues et de Meymont (1064-1330) (Clermont-Ferrand), 1, p. 23 [available on Google Book, Limited Preview].

[691] Sauxillanges, 966, p. 650.

[692] Sauxillanges, 961, p. 646.

[693] Drouot (1979), 3, p. 26.

[694] Sauxillanges, 961, p. 646.

[695] Chassaing, A. (1888) Cartulaire des Hospitaliers du Velay (Paris) ("Velay Hospitaliers"), 25, p. 20.

[696] Drouot (1979), 3, p. 26.

[697] Sauxillanges, 794, p. 350.

[698] Sauxillanges, 958, p. 644.

[699] Sauxillanges, 613 bis, p. 445.

[700] Sauxillanges, 794, p. 350.

[701] Sauxillanges, 794, p. 350.

[702] Sauxillanges, 961, p. 646.

[703] Chassaing, A. (1888) Cartulaire des Hospitaliers du Velay (Paris) ("Velay Hospitaliers"), 25, p. 20.

[704] Velay Hospitaliers, 25, p. 20.

[705] Sauxillanges, 607, p. 441.

[706] Boudet (1914), p. 53.

[707] Chassaing, A. (ed.) (1895) Cartulaire de Chamalières-sur-Loire en Velay (Paris) ("Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire"), 134, p. 68.

[708] Sauxillanges, 965, p. 649.

[709] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 41, p. 39.

[710] Boudet (1914), pp. 57-8, citing Bibl. nat. Fonds Baluze, Tome LXXII f. 202 .

[711] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, Pièces supplémentaires, p. 57.

[712] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 288, p. 59.

[713] Boudet (1914), p. 61.

[714] Notes et documents pour servir á l’histoire, HS 26, (1993, Groupe de recherches archéologiques et historiques du Livradois-Forez) ("GRAHLF"), Tome III, summary only available at <http://www.grahlf.fr/notes et documents.html> (17 Apr 2011).

[715] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2968, p. 470.

[716] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 103.

[717] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 201.

[718] Vachez, A. ‘Le sceau des Baffie’, Bulletin de la Diana, Tome VIII, Oct-Dec 1895, p. 313, footnote 5 [available on Gallica].

[719] Boudet (1914), p. 54, footnote 3.

[720] Durand, V. ‘La comtesse Ascuraa, première femme de Guy III comte de Forez’, Bulletin de la Diana, Tome VI, Oct-Dec 1892, p. 355 [available on Gallica].

[721] Vachez ‘Le sceau des Baffie’, Tome VIII, p. 317.

[722] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes II, 2968, p. 470.

[723] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 242, p. 52 (extract only), and Chaverondier, A. (ed.) (1860) Inventaire des titres du comté de Forez (Roanne), appendice, p. 489 (full text).

[724] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 288, p. 59.

[725] Vachez ‘Le sceau des Baffie’, Tome VIII, p. 317, citing Archives de la Loire, B. 1850.

[726] Durand, V. ‘La comtesse Ascuraa, première femme de Guy III comte de Forez’, Bulletin de la Diana, Tome VI, Oct-Dec 1892, p. 354 [available on Gallica], quoting Archives de la Loire, B. 1850, fo. 96 ("copie communiquée par M. Aug. Chaverondier").

[727] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[728] Boudet (1914), p. 68.

[729] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704, and Drouot (1979), 19, p. 40.

[730] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 114.

[731] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[732] GRAHLF, HS 32, Tome VI, summary only available at <http://www.grahlf.fr/notes et documents.html> (17 Apr 2011).

[733] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 114.

[734] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 117.

[735] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 117.

[736] Documents Carlat, Tome I, I, p. 1.

[737] Brioude 324, p. 329.

[738] Conques, 391, p. 289.

[739] Conques, 6, p. 8.

[740] Brioude 324, p. 329.

[741] Conques, 391, p. 289.

[742] Conques, 6, p. 8.

[743] Documents Carlat, Tome I, I, p. 1.

[744] Brioude 324, p. 329.

[745] Brioude 324, p. 329.

[746] Documents Carlat, Tome I, I, p. 1.

[747] Conques, 40, p. 42.

[748] Conques, 40, p. 42.

[749] Conques, 41, p. 43.

[750] Conques, 384, p. 284.

[751] Conques, 41, p. 43.

[752] Conques, 41, p. 43.

[753] Conques, 180, p. 155.

[754] Conques, 41, p. 43.

[755] Conques, 180, p. 155.

[756] Conques, 41, p. 43.

[757] Conques, 180, p. 155.

[758] Conques, 180, p. 155.

[759] Alaus, P., L’abbé Cassan, Meynial, E. (eds.) (1898) Cartulaires des abbayes d’Aniane et de Gellone, Cartulaire de Gellone (Montpellier) ("Gellone"), XCVI, p. 84.

[760] Gellone, XCVI, p. 84.

[761] Documents Carlat, Tome II, Supplement I, p. 1.

[762] Gellone, XCVI, p. 84.

[763] Documents Carlat, Tome II, Supplement I, p. 1.

[764] Père Anselme, Tome VII, p. 130.

[765] Père Anselme, Tome VII, p. 130.

[766] Père Anselme, Tome VII, p. 130.

[767] Père Anselme, Tome VIII, p. 366.

[768] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 367, p. 530.

[769] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 371, p. 747.

[770] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 374, p. 756.

[771] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 418, p. 869.

[772] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 375, p. 757.

[773] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 425, p. 886.

[774] Père Anselme, Tome VII, pp. 133-40, and Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, pp. 887-951.

[775] Panisse-Passis, Comte de (1889) Les comtes de Tende de la maison de Savoie (Paris), Pièces justificatives, XXV, p. 271.

[776] Panisse-Passis (1889), p. 66, citing Ruffi Histoire de Marseille, t. II, p. 378.

[777] Panisse-Passis (1889), Pièces justificatives, XXV, p. 271.

[778] Panisse-Passis (1889), Pièces justificatives, XXV, p. 271.

[779] Panisse-Passis (1889), Pièces justificatives, XXV, p. 271.

[780] Père Anselme, Tome I, p. 362.

[781] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 211.

[782] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 196.

[783] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 196.

[784] Documents Carlat, Tome II, Supplement II, p. 3.

[785] Documents Carlat, Tome II, Supplement II, p. 3.

[786] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 185.

[787] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 185.

[788] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[789] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[790] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[791] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[792] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[793] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1217, MGH SS XXIII, p. 905.

[794] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 254.

[795] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 189.

[796] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[797] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[798] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 185.

[799] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[800] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 189.

[801] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 219.

[802] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 190.

[803] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 190.

[804] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 196.

[805] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 197.

[806] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 197.

[807] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 2e série (Riom, 1897), La ville de Murat, Inventaire de Titres, p. 205.

[808] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[809] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[810] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[811] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[812] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[813] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[814] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[815] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[816] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[817] ES XIV 102.

[818] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[819] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[820] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[821] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[822] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[823] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[824] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[825] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[826] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[827] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[828] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[829] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[830] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[831] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[832] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[833] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[834] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[835] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[836] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[837] Brioude 320, p. 325.

[838] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[839] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[840] Obituaires de Sens Tome I.1, Abbaye de Saint-Denis, p. 306.

[841] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[842] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[843] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[844] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[845] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[846] Cluny, Tome III, 1838, p. 82.

[847] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[848] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[849] ES XIV 104, extinct in the male line in late 12th century.

[850] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[851] Collino, G. (ed.) (1908) Le carte della prevostura d’Oulx (Pinerolo) ("Oulx"), CXXVIII, p. 133.

[852] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 68, and Tome II, p. 761 quoting "Extrait de la Table généalogique des comtes d’Auvergne imprimée par M. du Bouchet à Paris chez François Preuveray en l’année 1665".

[853] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 64.

[854] Oulx, CXXVIII, p. 133.

[855] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 842, p. 150.

[856] Chazaud (1865), Pièces Justificatives, XXI, p. XXXVIII.

[857] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 81 bis, p. 74.

[858] Hugues de Chalon 530, p. 386.

[859] Cluny VI, 5295, p. 719.

[860] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 712, p. 130.

[861] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 842, p. 150.

[862] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 81 bis, p. 74.

[863] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 337.

[864] State Archives, volume 102, page 16, fascicule 1.

[865] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 77, p. 68.

[866] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 78, p. 70.

[867] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 81 bis, p. 74.

[868] State Archives, volume 104, pages 33 and 34, fascicules 20.1 and 20.2.

[869] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 82, p. 77.

[870] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 313.

[871] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 848, p. 151.

[872] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[873] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 285.

[874] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 288.

[875] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 290.

[876] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 291.

[877] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.10, p. 182.

[878] Quantin, M. (1873) Recueil de pièces pour faire suite au Cartulaire Général de l’Yonne, XIII siècle (Auxerre, Paris) (“Yonne (suite)”), 701, p. 356.

[879] ES XIV 103, extinct in the male line late 14th century.

[880] Audigier, P. (1894) Histoire d’Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand), Vol. I, p. 395.

[881] Bert M. Kamp in a private email to the author dated 8 Sep 2010.

[882] Audigier (1894), Vol. I, p. 69.

[883] Nielen, M.-A. (ed.) (2003) Lignages d'Outremer (Paris), Marciana Ms Francese 20, CC.LXXXIX, p. 64.

[884] RHC, Historiens occidentaux II, Historia Rerum in partibus transmarinis gestarum ("L'estoire de Eracles Empereur et la conqueste de la terre d'Outremer"), Continuator (“WTC”) XXXI.X, p. 323.

[885] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1239, MGH SS XXIII, p. 947.

[886] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1239, MGH SS XXIII, p. 947.

[887] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1219, MGH SS XXIII, p. 909.

[888] Lignages d'Outremer, Marciana Ms Francese 20, CC.LXXXIX, p. 64.

[889] WTC XXXII.XIX, p. 355.

[890] WTC XXXIII.VII, p. 372.

[891] WTC XXXI.X, p. 323.

[892] Luard, H. R. (ed.) (1874) Matthæi Parisiensis, Monachi Sancti Albani, Chronica Majora (“MP”), Vol. III, 1223, p. 82.

[893] WTC XXXII.XIX, p. 355.

[894] WTC XXXII.XXV, p. 365.

[895] Lignages d'Outremer, Le Vaticanus Latinus 4789, CCC.XXXIII, p. 89.

[896] Lignages d'Outremer, Marciana Ms Francese 20, CC.LXXXIX, p. 64.

[897] WTC XXXIII.X, p. 376.

[898] Lignages d'Outremer, Marciana Ms Francese 20, CC.LXXXVI, p. 61.

[899] Lignages d'Outremer, Le Vaticanus Latinus 4789, CCC.XXXIII, p. 89.

[900] WTC XXXIII.X, p. 376.

[901] Rüdt-Collenberg, W. H. (1979) 'Les Ibelins aux XIIIe et XIVe siècles, Généalogie compilée principalement selon les registres du Vatican', Epeteris tou Kentrou Epistemonikon Ereunon IX, 1977-1979 (Nicosia), reprinted in Familles de l'Orient latin XIIe-XIVe siècles (Variorum Reprints, London, 1983), IV,, p. 130.

[902] Kohler, C. (ed.) (1913) Philippe de Novare Mémoires 1218-1243 (Paris), p. 68.

[903] Edbury, P. W. (1994) The Kingdom of Cyprus and the Crusades 1191-1374 (Cambridge University Press), p. 70.

[904] Mas de Latrie, M. L. de (1855) Histoire de l'Ile de Chypre (Paris), Vol. 3, p. 629.

[905] Lignages d'Outremer, Marciana Ms Francese 20, CC.LXXXIX, p. 64.

[906] ES III 670.

[907] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 302.

[908] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 302.

[909] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 302.

[910] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 710.

[911] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 705.

[912] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[913] Gallia Christiana, Tome XI, col. 76.

[914] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[915] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[916] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 306.

[917] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[918] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[919] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 304.

[920] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 304.

[921] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.128, p. 201.

[922] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 304.

[923] ES XIV 58.

[924] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[925] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 304.

[926] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[927] Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes, Série 4, Tome III (1857), p. 257.

[928] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[929] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[930] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[931] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 274.

[932] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[933] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[934] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 286.

[935] Duplès-Agier (1874) Chroniques de Saint-Martial de Limoges, S. Martialis Chronicon, p. 175.

[936] Champeval. M. ‘Généalogie de la maison de Comborn’, Bulletin de la Société scientifique, historique et archéologique de la Corrèze, Tome 12 (Brive, 1890), p. 335.

[937] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 121.

[938] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 126.

[939] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 1013, p. 178.

[940] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 130.

[941] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 1013, p. 178.

[942] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 121.

[943] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[944] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[945] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 126.

[946] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 126.

[947] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 126.

[948] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 126.

[949] Verlaguet, P. A. (ed.) (1910) Cartulaire de l’abbaye de Silvanès (Rodez) (“Sylvanès”), 173, p. 142.

[950] Sylvanès, 173, p. 142.

[951] Sylvanès, 173, p. 142.

[952] Sylvanès, 173, p. 142.

[953] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, II, p. 2.

[954] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XVI, col. 1927 (summary only of original charter).

[955] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 86.

[956] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XVI, col. 1927 (summary only of original charter).

[957] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, XXVI, p. 32.

[958] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XXIII, col. 1928 (summary only of original charter).

[959] Philippe, A. (1903-06) La baronnie du Tournel (Mende), Documents, II, p. 12.

[960] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XXVII, col. 1929 (summary only of original charter).

[961] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 86.

[962] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, XXVI, p. 32.

[963] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 87.

[964] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XXVII, col. 1929 (summary only of original charter).

[965] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, XXVI, p. 32.

[966] Philippe (1903-06), Documents, II, p. 12.

[967] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[968] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, XXVI, p. 32.

[969] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 87.

[970] Philippe (1903-06), Documents, II, p. 12.

[971] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XXIX, col. 1929 (summary only of original charter).

[972] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.1, p. 180.

[973] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.2, p. 181.

[974] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[975] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[976] ‘Une pseudo-conspiration contre Odilon de Mercœur (1268)’, Archives Gévaudanaises (Mende, 1919), Tome IV, p. 262, citing Mémoire relatif au Paréage, p. 345.

[977] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[978] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 811.

[979] Philippe (1903-06), Documents, VII, VIII, pp. 36-7.

[980] Philippe (1903-06), p. LXXXV, citing “Arch. Dép. G 507”.

[981] Philippe (1903-06), p. LXXXV, footnote (4) citing “Arch. Dép. G 507”.

[982] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XXXII, col. 1930 (summary only of original charter).

[983] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, XLI, col. 1931 (summary only of original charter).

[984] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.72, p. 192.

[985] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 3rd Edn. Tome VIII, Preuves, III Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, LV, col. 1934 (summary only of original charter).

[986] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 816.

[987] ES XIV 159.

[988] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[989] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 609.

[990] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 612.

[991] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.128, p. 201.

[992] Dom Villevieille (Passier), Tome I, p. 84.

[993] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.140, p. 203.

[994] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.144, p. 204.

[995] Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes, Série 4, Tome III (1857), p. 161.

[996] Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes, Série 4, Tome III (1857), p. 257.

[997] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 48, p. 12.

[998] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 263.

[999] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 264.

[1000] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 335, p. 68.

[1001] Yonne (suite), 701, p. 356.

[1002] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 282.

[1003] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 904, p. 160.

[1004] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 285.

[1005] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 300.

[1006] La Thaumassière (1679), p. 186.

[1007] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 284.

[1008] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 284.

[1009] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 284.

[1010] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 300.

[1011] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 435.

[1012] La Thaumassière (1679), p. 122.

[1013] Du Chesne (1631) Dreux, Dreux, Preuves, p. 300.

[1014] Drouot (1979), Introduction, p. 19.

[1015] Drouot (1979), 3, p. 26.

[1016] Drouot (1979), 3, p. 26.

[1017] Drouot (1979), 3, p. 26.

[1018] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1019] Drouot (1979), 4, p. 27.

[1020] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1021] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1022] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1023] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1024] Drouot, L. (ed.) (1979) Recueil des actes des premiers seigneurs d’Olliergues et de Meymont (1064-1330) (Clermont-Ferrand), 8, p. 32 [available on Google Book, Limited Preview].

[1025] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704, and Drouot (1979), 19, p. 40.

[1026] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1027] Drouot (1979), 5, p. 28.

[1028] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 368, citing Justel (1645) (Auvergne), no page cited.

[1029] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 368.

[1030] Drouot (1979), Introduction, p. 19.

[1031] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 368.

[1032] Drouot (1979), 6, p. 30.

[1033] Drouot (1979), 7, p. 31.

[1034] Spicilegium Tome III, p. 593.

[1035] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1036] Drouot (1979), 8, p. 32.

[1037] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704, and Drouot (1979), 19, p. 40.

[1038] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1039] Drouot (1979), 8, p. 32.

[1040] Drouot (1979), 10, p. 33.

[1041] Drouot (1979), 11, p. 34.

[1042] Drouot (1979), 15, p. 37.

[1043] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 87.

[1044] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704, and Drouot (1979), 19, p. 40.

[1045] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704, and Drouot (1979), 19, p. 40.

[1046] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1047] Drouot (1979), 20, p. 41.

[1048] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 75, p. 61.

[1049] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1050] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1051] Widow of Guillaume Comte de Clermont, Dauphin d’Auvergne.

[1052] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1053] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 146, p. 278.

[1054] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 524.

[1055] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1056] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 519.

[1057] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704.

[1058] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 521.

[1059] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1060] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1061] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 146, p. 278.

[1062] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 171.

[1063] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704.

[1064] Regeste Dauphinois, Tome III, 14346, col. 450.

[1065] Terrebasse, A. de (1875) Inscriptions de Vienne, Tome VI (Paris), Part II, 483, p. 149.

[1066] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 524.

[1067] Drouot (1979), 8, p. 32.

[1068] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 703.

[1069] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 146, p. 278.

[1070] Boudet (1914), p. 67, footnote 2, quoting Chassaing, A. (1886) Spicilegium Brivatense, p. 76 [not yet consulted].

[1071] Boudet (1914), p. 67, footnote 2, quoting Chassaing, A. (1886) Spicilegium Brivatense, p. 76 [not yet consulted].

[1072] Boudet (1914), p. 67, footnote 2, quoting Chassaing, A. (1886) Spicilegium Brivatense, p. 76 [not yet consulted].

[1073] Boudet (1914), p. 67, footnote 2, quoting Chassaing, A. (1886) Spicilegium Brivatense, p. 76 [not yet consulted].

[1074] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1075] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1076] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1077] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 710.

[1078] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 705.

[1079] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1080] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1081] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 710.

[1082] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1083] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 715.

[1084] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 711.

[1085] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1086] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1087] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1088] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 715.

[1089] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1090] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1091] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1092] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1093] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1094] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1095] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1096] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1097] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1098] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1099] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1100] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1101] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1102] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1103] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1104] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 710.

[1105] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 710.

[1106] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1107] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 713.

[1108] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1109] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 716.

[1110] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1111] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 714.

[1112] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1113] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 717.

[1114] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1115] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1116] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1117] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1118] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1119] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1120] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1121] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 720.

[1122] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 722.

[1123] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 720.

[1124] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 728.

[1125] Justel (1645) (Auvergne), Preuves, pp. 219-20.

[1126] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 722.

[1127] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 718.

[1128] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1129] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1130] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 720.

[1131] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 728.

[1132] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, pp. 726-7.

[1133] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 727.

[1134] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1135] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1136] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 720.

[1137] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 728.

[1138] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 729.

[1139] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 730.

[1140] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 731.

[1141] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1142] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1143] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1144] Jacotin (1898-1906), Tomes 1-5.

[1145] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 4, p. 22.

[1146] Brioude 277, p. 284.

[1147] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 3, p. 21.

[1148] Brioude 173, p. 185.

[1149] Brioude 204, p. 214.

[1150] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 5, p. 23.

[1151] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 6, p. 23.

[1152] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[1153] Brioude 277, p. 284.

[1154] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 3, p. 21.

[1155] Brioude 173, p. 185.

[1156] Brioude 204, p. 214.

[1157] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 5, p. 23.

[1158] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 6, p. 23.

[1159] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[1160] Brioude 327, p. 331.

[1161] Brioude 134, p. 150.

[1162] Brioude 275, p. 282.

[1163] Brioude 118, p. 135.

[1164] Brioude 118, p. 135.

[1165] Brioude 275, p. 282.

[1166] Brioude 275, p. 282.

[1167] Brioude 272, p. 279.

[1168] Brioude 275, p. 282.

[1169] Brioude 272, p. 279.

[1170] Brioude 30, p. 53.

[1171] Hoffman, G. (ed.) (1731) Nova scriptorum ac monumentorum collectio, Tome I, Sam. Guichenoni Bibliothecam Sebusianam et Paridis de Crassis diarium cur. rom (Leipzig) ("Bibliotheca Sebusiana"), Centuria I, LII, p. 100, and Brioude 28, p. 51.

[1172] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 7, p. 24.

[1173] Brioude 63, p. 84.

[1174] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[1175] Sauxillanges 58, p. 81.

[1176] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1177] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 634, p. 1.

[1178] Brioude 272, p. 279.

[1179] Brioude 30, p. 53.

[1180] Brioude 63, p. 84.

[1181] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[1182] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1183] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[1184] Brioude 276, p. 283.

[1185] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 634, p. 1.

[1186] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 16, p. 62.

[1187] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1188] Brioude 276, p. 283.

[1189] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 16, p. 62.

[1190] Marcigny-sur-Loire I, p. 1.

[1191] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[1192] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 634, p. 1.

[1193] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1194] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1195] Sauxillanges 434, p. 331.

[1196] Brioude 337, p. 343.

[1197] Boudet (1914), p. 12.

[1198] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 269, p. 132.

[1199] Chevalier, U. (ed.) (1884) Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Chaffre du Monastier et Chronique de Saint-Pierre du Puy (Montbéliard, Paris) ("Saint-Chaffre"), XCII, p. 62.

[1200] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 269, p. 132.

[1201] Saint-Chaffre, XCII, p. 62.

[1202] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 634, p. 1.

[1203] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 634, p. 1.

[1204] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1205] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 19, p. 64.

[1206] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 513.

[1207] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1208] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 29, p. 71.

[1209] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 513.

[1210] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 513.

[1211] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1212] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 30, p. 72.

[1213] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 513.

[1214] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 261.

[1215] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1216] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1217] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 29, p. 71.

[1218] Chabron (1625), p. 145

[1219] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 513.

[1220] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1221] Chifflet (1644), Preuves, p. 310.

[1222] Chabron (1625), p. 146.

[1223] Saint-Chaffre, CCXXXV, p. 85.

[1224] Chabron (1625), p. 149.

[1225] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 704.

[1226] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 703.

[1227] Chabron (1625), p. 152.

[1228] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 29, p. 71.

[1229] Saint-Chaffre, CCXXXV, p. 85.

[1230] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome II, p. 514.

[1231] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome IV, Preuves, IV, p. 345, 3rd Edn. Tome V, Preuves, Chartes et Diplômes, 423, col. 797, and Conques 475, p. 345.

[1232] Chabron (1625), p. 149.

[1233] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 704.

[1234] Chabron (1625), p. 150.

[1235] Chabron (1625), p. 150

[1236] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome IV, Preuves, IV, p. 345, 3rd Edn. Tome V, Preuves, Chartes et Diplômes, 423, col. 797, and Conques 475, p. 345.

[1237] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1238] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome IV, Preuves, IV, p. 345, 3rd Edn. Tome V, Preuves, Chartes et Diplômes, 423, col. 797, and Conques 475, p. 345.

[1239] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 29, p. 71.

[1240] Saint-Chaffre, CCXXXV, p. 85.

[1241] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 31, p. 16.

[1242] Chabron (1625), p. 148.

[1243] Abul-Feda, RHC Historiens orientaux, Tome I, p. 3.

[1244] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 31, p. 16.

[1245] Chabron (1625), p. 149.

[1246] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 704.

[1247] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 482.

[1248] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 41, p. 98.

[1249] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1250] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 482.

[1251] Montélimar, VII, p. 17.

[1252] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1253] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome IV, Preuves, IV, p. 345, 3rd Edn. Tome V, Preuves, Chartes et Diplômes, 423, col. 797, and Conques 475, p. 345.

[1254] Chabron (1625), p. 149.

[1255] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 46, p. 101.

[1256] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 49, p. 106.

[1257] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 54, p. 110.

[1258] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 66.

[1259] Chabron (1625), p. 152.

[1260] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1261] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 54, p. 110.

[1262] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 56, p. 111.

[1263] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, I, p. 1.

[1264] Guigue, M.-C. (ed.) (1864) Cartulaire de l'église collégiale Notre-Dame de Beaujeu (Lyon) ("Beaujeu Notre-Dame"), 30, p. 32.

[1265] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 66.

[1266] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 64, p. 120.

[1267] L’Auvergne Historique, Littéraire et Artistique, 3ème série (Riom, 1903), L’Auvergne aux Croisades, Documents, 2, p. 75.

[1268] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 80, p. 133.

[1269] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd Edn. Tome V, Notes, IV.XI, p. 408, citing "Hist. gen. des gr. off. p. 698".

[1270] Chabron (1625), p. 154.

[1271] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1272] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 85, p. 137.

[1273] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 56, p. 111.

[1274] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, I, p. 1.

[1275] Beaujeu Notre-Dame, 30, p. 32.

[1276] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 64, p. 120.

[1277] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 73, p. 127.

[1278] Chabron (1625), p. 158.

[1279] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 251.

[1280] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 168.

[1281] Chabron (1625), p. 158.

[1282] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 73, p. 127.

[1283] Puy-en-Velay Templiers, I, p. 1.

[1284] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 64, p. 120.

[1285] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 64, p. 120.

[1286] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 88, p. 140.

[1287] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 49, p. 106.

[1288] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 54, p. 110.

[1289] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 66.

[1290] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 54, p. 110.

[1291] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 483.

[1292] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 51, p. 107.

[1293] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 54, p. 110.

[1294] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 60, p. 114.

[1295] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 482.

[1296] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1297] Chabron (1625), p. 155.

[1298] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 60, p. 114.

[1299] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 80, p. 133.

[1300] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 82, p. 135.

[1301] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 81, p. 134.

[1302] Histoire Générale de Languedoc 2nd edn. Tome V, Preuves, LXX, p. 588.

[1303] Chabron (1625), p. 160.

[1304] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 100, p. 153.

[1305] Chabron (1625), p. 160.

[1306] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 113, p. 164.

[1307] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 115, p. 166.

[1308] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 117, p. 171.

[1309] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 251.

[1310] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 120, p. 173.

[1311] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 129, p. 241.

[1312] Chabron (1625), p. 166.

[1313] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 251.

[1314] Chabron (1625), p. 166.

[1315] Chabron (1625), pp. 166-7.

[1316] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.2, p. 181.

[1317] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 132, p. 245.

[1318] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 135, p. 254.

[1319] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1320] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 144, p. 270.

[1321] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.10, p. 182.

[1322] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1323] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1324] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1325] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.32, p. 185.

[1326] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.45, p. 187.

[1327] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.59, p. 190.

[1328] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 208, p. 414.

[1329] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1330] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.10, p. 182.

[1331] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1332] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1333] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1334] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.1, p. 180.

[1335] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.2, p. 181.

[1336] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 88.

[1337] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 119, p. 172.

[1338] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 126, p. 179.

[1339] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.2, p. 181.

[1340] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 130, p. 242.

[1341] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 132, p. 245.

[1342] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 138, p. 259.

[1343] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 717.

[1344] Chabron (1625), pp. 160-1.

[1345] Chabron (1625), p. 161.

[1346] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1347] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 143, p. 267.

[1348] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 145, p. 276.

[1349] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 152, p. 293.

[1350] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1351] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 810.

[1352] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.9, p. 182.

[1353] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 810.

[1354] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.63, p. 190.

[1355] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 810.

[1356] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 152, p. 293.

[1357] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.17, 127.19, p. 183.

[1358] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.36, p. 186.

[1359] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 674, p. 182.

[1360] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 812.

[1361] Chabron (1626), Liv. VIII, c. IV, p. 178 (no source citation).

[1362] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 152, p. 293.

[1363] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1364] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.42, p. 187.

[1365] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 152, p. 293.

[1366] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.27, pp. 184-5.

[1367] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 163, p. 313.

[1368] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 810.

[1369] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.36, p. 186.

[1370] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.63, p. 190.

[1371] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1372] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.20, 127.21, pp. 183-4.

[1373] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1374] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 207, p. 413.

[1375] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1376] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 37.

[1377] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.81, p. 193.

[1378] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1379] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 207, p. 413.

[1380] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1381] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 681, p. 204.

[1382] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.40, 127.49, 127.50, 127.55, pp. 186, 188, 189.

[1383] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 207, p. 413.

[1384] Regeste Dauphinois, Tome V, 25711, col. 137.

[1385] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 685, p. 210.

[1386] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 207, p. 413.

[1387] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1388] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1389] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1390] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.36, p. 186.

[1391] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 678, p. 191.

[1392] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.59, p. 190.

[1393] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.63, p. 190.

[1394] Baux Chartes 992, p. 285.

[1395] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.79, p. 193.

[1396] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 678, p. 191.

[1397] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 211, p. 423.

[1398] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.52, p. 189.

[1399] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1400] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.80, p. 193.

[1401] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 439.

[1402] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1403] Justel (1645) (Turenne), Preuves, p. 102.

[1404] Justel (1645) (Turenne), Preuves, p. 117.

[1405] Justel (1645) (Turenne), Preuves, p. 117.

[1406] Justel (1645) (Turenne), Preuves, p. 117.

[1407] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.91, p. 195.

[1408] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 697, p. 238.

[1409] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 717.

[1410] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 439.

[1411] Jourda de Vaux (1925), Tome II, p. 68.

[1412] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1413] Caumartin, L. F. Le Fèvre de (Apr 1669) Généalogie de la maison de Joyeuse, Nouveau d’Hozier. Jourdain-Juisard, Joyeuse, [270/441 in the downloaded copy], available at <https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b100836833#> (5 Oct 2020), and Pére Anselme, Tome III, p. 836.

[1414] Jourda de Vaux (1925), Tome II, p. 68.

[1415] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1416] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 41.

[1417] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.99, p. 196.

[1418] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.133, p. 202.

[1419] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.134, p. 203.

[1420] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.135, p. 203.

[1421] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 304.

[1422] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.128, p. 201.

[1423] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.119, p. 200.

[1424] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.134, p. 203.

[1425] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 404.

[1426] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.128, p. 201.

[1427] Dom Villevieille (Passier), Tome I, p. 84.

[1428] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.135, p. 203.

[1429] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1430] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.54, 127.57, p. 189.

[1431] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1432] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.79, p. 193.

[1433] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 203, p. 106.

[1434] Sauxillanges, 958, p. 644.

[1435] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 636, p. 3.

[1436] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 234, p. 119.

[1437] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 79, p. 132.

[1438] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 134, p. 68.

[1439] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 152, p. 77.

[1440] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 250, p. 125.

[1441] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 243, p. 123.

[1442] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 97, p. 151.

[1443] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 243, p. 123.

[1444] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 152, p. 77.

[1445] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 76, p. 130.

[1446] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 79, p. 132.

[1447] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 250, p. 125.

[1448] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 85, p. 137.

[1449] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 87, p. 139.

[1450] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 97, p. 151.

[1451] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 708.

[1452] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 711.

[1453] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 103, p. 155.

[1454] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 713.

[1455] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 111, p. 162.

[1456] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 128, p. 240.

[1457] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 128, p. 240.

[1458] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 140, p. 261.

[1459] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 142, p. 266.

[1460] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 146, p. 278.

[1461] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 156, p. 299.

[1462] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 160, pp. 306-11.

[1463] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 160, pp. 306-11.

[1464] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 142, p. 266.

[1465] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 650, p. 113.

[1466] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 654, p. 123.

[1467] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 147, p. 278.

[1468] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 147, p. 278.

[1469] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 654, p. 123.

[1470] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 160, pp. 306-11.

[1471] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 161, p. 311.

[1472] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 194, p. 395.

[1473] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 160, pp. 306-11.

[1474] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 212, p. 428.

[1475] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 194, p. 395.

[1476] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[1477] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[1478] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.95, p. 195.

[1479] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 717.

[1480] Huillard-Bréholles (1874), Tome II, 5326, p. 237.

[1481] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.149, p. 205.

[1482] Philippe (1903-06), p. CIV, citing “Archives de Madame la Marquise de Châteauneuf de Randon...”.

[1483] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 704, p. 256.

[1484] Philippe (1903-06), Documents, XXXV, p. 127.

[1485] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 708, p. 265.

[1486] Caumartin (Apr 1669), Joyeuse, [270/441 in the downloaded copy], and Pére Anselme, Tome III, p. 836.

[1487] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.114, p. 199.

[1488] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 717.

[1489] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 719.

[1490] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1491] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[1492] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 314.

[1493] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 149, p. 285.

[1494] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 178, p. 359.

[1495] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 200, p. 404.

[1496] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 149, p. 285.

[1497] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 178, p. 359.

[1498] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1499] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1500] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1501] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1502] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1503] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1504] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1505] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1506] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1507] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1508] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1509] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 668, p. 168.

[1510] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.99, p. 196.

[1511] Huillard-Bréholles (1874), Tome II, 5326, p. 237.

[1512] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.95, p. 195.

[1513] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.129, p. 201.

[1514] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.138, p. 203.

[1515] Huillard-Bréholles (1874), Tome II, 5326, p. 237.

[1516] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.149, p. 205.

[1517] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 628.

[1518] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.146, p. 204.

[1519] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.161, p. 207.

[1520] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.150, p. 205.

[1521] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.125, p. 201.

[1522] Theillière, Abbé (1880) Armorial des barons diocésans du Velay (Le Puy), p. 14.

[1523] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.140, p. 203.

[1524] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.144, p. 204.

[1525] Jacotin (1898), Tome I, Table “de Polignac” at the end of the Introduction.

[1526] Foras, A. de (1863) Armorial et nobiliaire de l’ancien duché de Savoie (Grenoble), Vol. 1, p. 354.

[1527] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.164, p. 207.

[1528] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.146, p. 204.

[1529] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.163, p. 207.

[1530] Chabannes, H. de (1893) Preuves pour servir à l’histoire de la maison de Chabannes (Dijon), Tome II, 304, p. 525.

[1531] Chabannes Preuves (1893), Tome II, 367, p. 530.

[1532] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.158, p. 206.

[1533] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.212, p. 216.

[1534] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.204, p. 214.

[1535] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.159, p. 207.

[1536] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.165, p. 207.

[1537] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.162, p. 207.

[1538] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.173, p. 209.

[1539] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.180, p. 210.

[1540] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.179, p. 210.

[1541] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.181, p. 210.

[1542] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 678.

[1543] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 678.

[1544] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 677.

[1545] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 679.

[1546] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[1547] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[1548] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[1549] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[1550] Saint-Chaffre, XII, p. 9.

[1551] Cluny, Tome III, 2788, p. 811.

[1552] Saint-Chaffre, CCXXXV, p. 85.

[1553] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 705.

[1554] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 75, p. 36.

[1555] Rocher, C. ‘Pouillé du diocèse du Puy’, Tablettes historiques du Velay, 6ème année (Le Puy, 1876), Bénéfices de Solignac, p. 60.

[1556] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 707.

[1557] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1558] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1559] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1560] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 714.

[1561] Rocher ‘Pouillé du diocèse du Puy’ (1876), Bénéfices de Solignac, p. 60.

[1562] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1563] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1564] Gallia Christiana, Tome II, col. 453.

[1565] Rocher ‘Pouillé du diocèse du Puy’ (1876), Bénéfices de Solignac, p. 64.

[1566] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1567] Theillière (1880), p. 14.

[1568] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.14, 127.28, pp. 182, 185.

[1569] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.33, p. 185.

[1570] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 150.

[1571] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 516.

[1572] Chabron (1625), pp. 202-3.

[1573] Duchesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 20.

[1574] ES XIV 2.

[1575] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.61, 127.74, 127.77, pp. 190, 192, 193.

[1576] Furgeot, H. (1960) Actes du Parlement de Paris, deuxième série - de l’an 1328 à l’an 1350, Tome 2 (Paris), 5505, p. 60.

[1577] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.38, p. 186.

[1578] Duchesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 20.

[1579] Furgeot (1960), Tome 2, 5505, p. 60.

[1580] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.91, p. 195.

[1581] Theillière (1880), p. 14.

[1582] Guigue, M. C. (ed.) (1874) Histoire de la Souverainté de Dombes par Samuel Guichenon 1662 (Lyon), p. 81.

[1583] Theillière (1880), pp. 14-15.

[1584] Chabron (1625), p. 202.

[1585] Chabron (1625), p. 201.

[1586] Chabron (1625), p. 202.

[1587] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1588] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 685, p. 210.

[1589] Furgeot (1960), Tome 2, 5505, p. 60.

[1590] Chabron (1625), p. 200

[1591] Rocher ‘Pouillé du diocèse du Puy’ (1876), Bénéfices de Solignac, p. 64.

[1592] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 812.

[1593] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 697, p. 238.

[1594] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 127.80, p. 193.

[1595] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 439.

[1596] Chabron (1625), p. 203

[1597] Rocher ‘Pouillé du diocèse du Puy’ (1876), Bénéfices de Solignac, p. 60, citing “Du Molin Baronnie de Bouzols, p. 10” [not yet consulted], and pp. 69-70.

[1598] Chabron (1625), p. 203.

[1599] Gallia Christiana Novissima, Arles, Col. 220, no. 561.

[1600] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 302.

[1601] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 275.

[1602] Regeste Dauphinois, Tome V, 25468, col. 110.

[1603] Marchegay, P. ‘Documents tirés des archives du duc de Trémoïlle (1156-1162)’, Archives Historiques de la Saintonge et de l’Aunis, I (1874, Paris, Saintes) (“Documents la Trémoïlle (1874)”), VII, p. 68.

[1604] Père Anselme, Tome VI, pp. 64, 276.

[1605] Documents la Trémoïlle (1874), VII, p. 68.

[1606] Longnon, A. (1901) Documents relatifs au comté de Champagne et de Brie 1172-1361 (Paris), Tome I, Les Fiefs, Appendice, 2, p. 463.

[1607] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 253.

[1608] Jacotin (1905), Tome 4, 681, p. 204.

[1609] Chartrier de Pons (1892), XCI, p. 160.

[1610] Père Anselme, Tome VII, p. 752.

[1611] Duchesne, A. (1621) Histoire de la Maison de Chastillon-sur-Marne (Paris) (“Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 219.

[1612] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, Preuves, p. 219.

[1613] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 277.

[1614] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 777.

[1615] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 174.

[1616] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 277.

[1617] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, pp. 395, 399-400, no citation reference.

[1618] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, p. 401, no citation reference.

[1619] Velay Chamalières-sur-Loire, 152, p. 77.

[1620] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 80, p. 133.

[1621] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 97, p. 151.

[1622] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 161, p. 311.

[1623] ES XIV 197-8.

[1624] ES XIV 197-8.

[1625] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 161, p. 311.

[1626] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Truchard du Moulin (1874) Baronnies du Velay, Roche-en-Régnier.

[1627] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1628] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704.

[1629] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 540.

[1630] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 161, p. 311.

[1631] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1400 2, cote 925.

[1632] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1398 1, cote 646.

[1633] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1400 2, cote 925.

[1634] Felgères ‘Chaudesaigues’ (1903), p. 341, footnote 3, citing “Arch. Nast. P. 1372r cote 556”.

[1635] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1398 1, cote 646.

[1636] ES XIV 195.

[1637] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 3114, p. 551.

[1638] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 160, pp. 306-11.

[1639] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 212, p. 428.

[1640] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 26.

[1641] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 2787, p. 487.

[1642] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 2793, p. 487.

[1643] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 3114, p. 551.

[1644] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 38.

[1645] Brioude 334, p. 338.

[1646] Brioude 336, p. 341.

[1647] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 190.

[1648] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 190.

[1649] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 190.

[1650] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 190.

[1651] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, pp. 190-1.

[1652] Cluny, Tome II, 1450, p. 503.

[1653] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, pp. 190-1.

[1654] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, pp. 190-1.

[1655] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 191.

[1656] Cluny, Tome III, 2682, p. 710.

[1657] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 191.

[1658] Cluny, Tome III, 2682, p. 710.

[1659] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 31, citing "To. 2 Labbei p. 754".

[1660] Cluny, Tome III, 2682, p. 710.

[1661] Cluny, Tome III, 2682, p. 710.

[1662] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 31, citing "To. 2 Labbei p. 754".

[1663] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 31, citing "To. 2 Labbei p. 754".

[1664] Cluny, Tome III, 2682, p. 710.

[1665] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 31.

[1666] Cluny, Tome IV, 3052, p. 240.

[1667] Cluny, Tome IV, 3602, p. 760.

[1668] Cluny, Tome IV, 3052, p. 240.

[1669] Gallia Christiana IV, 232, no. 12, cited in Bouchard (1987), p. 313.

[1670] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1671] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1672] Paray-le-Monial 87, p. 46.

[1673] Bouchard (1987), p. 313.

[1674] Gallia Christiana, Tome IV, Instrumenta, Instrumenta Ecclesiæ Cabilonensis, XIII, col. 232.

[1675] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1676] Cluny, Tome IV, 3052, p. 240.

[1677] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1678] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1679] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 193.

[1680] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1196, MGH SS XXIII, p. 874.

[1681] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1196, MGH SS XXIII, p. 874.

[1682] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1683] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1684] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1685] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1686] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1687] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, pp. 195-6.

[1688] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1196, MGH SS XXIII, p. 874.

[1689] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 31.

[1690] Cluny, Tome V, 4409, p. 784.

[1691] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 75, p. 61.

[1692] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 31.

[1693] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 31.

[1694] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 34.

[1695] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 75, p. 61.

[1696] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 34.

[1697] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 892, p. 159.

[1698] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 194.

[1699] Huillard-Bréholles (1867), Tome I, 892, p. 159.

[1700] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, p. 196, footnote 1, quoting the original "dans les archives du château de Feugerolles".

[1701] Sainte-Marthe, S. & L. (1669) Histoire géneálogique de la maison de la Trémoille (Paris), p. 102, no citation reference.

[1702] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome I, pp. 198-9, extinct in the male line [1350].

[1703] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 34.

[1704] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 34.

[1705] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 75, p. 61.

[1706] La Mure (1675/1860), Tome III, Preuves, 75, p. 61.

[1707] Doniol, H. (ed.) (1864) Cartulaire de Sauxillanges (Clermont, Paris) 400, p. 307.

[1708] Sauxillanges, 612, p. 444.

[1709] Sauxillanges, 612, p. 444.

[1710] Sauxillanges, 612, p. 444.

[1711] Sauxillanges, 612, p. 444.

[1712] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 261.

[1713] Sauxillanges, 614, p. 447.

[1714] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 483.

[1715] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 485.

[1716] Sauxillanges, 614, p. 447.

[1717] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 483.

[1718] Sauxillanges, 614, p. 447.

[1719] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 483.

[1720] Sauxillanges, 614, p. 447.

[1721] Tulle 318, p. 185.

[1722] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 263.

[1723] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 266.

[1724] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1725] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1726] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1727] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1728] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1729] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 492.

[1730] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 490.

[1731] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 490.

[1732] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 492.

[1733] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 493.

[1734] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 493.

[1735] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 492.

[1736] Bibliotheca Sebusiana, Centuria I, IX, p. 44.

[1737] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 490.

[1738] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 492.

[1739] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1740] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1741] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 282.

[1742] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1743] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 282.

[1744] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1745] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1746] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1747] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1748] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1749] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1750] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1751] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 518.

[1752] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1753] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 518.

[1754] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 521.

[1755] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1756] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 502.

[1757] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1758] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1759] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 508.

[1760] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1761] Rymer, T. (1745) Fœdera, Conventiones, Literæ 3^rd Edn (London), Tome I, Pars II, p. 55.

[1762] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 124.

[1763] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1764] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1765] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1766] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 497.

[1767] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 513.

[1768] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1769] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 503.

[1770] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1771] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1772] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1773] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 523.

[1774] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 524.

[1775] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 524.

[1776] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1777] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 519.

[1778] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704.

[1779] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 521.

[1780] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1781] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1782] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1783] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1784] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 547.

[1785] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 552.

[1786] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 553.

[1787] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 556.

[1788] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1789] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1790] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 563.

[1791] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1792] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1793] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome I, p. 306.

[1794] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 706.

[1795] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1796] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1797] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 704.

[1798] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 540.

[1799] Jacotin (1898), Tome 1, 161, p. 311.

[1800] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1400 2, cote 925.

[1801] Jean Bunot in an email dated 7 Jun 2019, citing Archives de la maison ducale de Bourbon, P 1398 1, cote 646.

[1802] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1803] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 525.

[1804] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 530.

[1805] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 537.

[1806] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 535.

[1807] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 560.

[1808] Baluze, S. (1693) Vitæ Papæ Avenionensium (Paris), Tome II, CXX, col. 673.

[1809] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 583.

[1810] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 55.

[1811] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 605.

[1812] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 55.

[1813] Baluze (1693), Tome II, CXX, col. 673.

[1814] Baluze (1693), Tome II, CXXI, col. 675.

[1815] Du Chesne (Valentinois), Preuves, p. 54.

[1816] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[1817] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1818] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 618.

[1819] Justel (1645) (Turenne), Preuves, p. 94.

[1820] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 605.

[1821] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1822] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 618.

[1823] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 594.

[1824] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 780.

[1825] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1826] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 612.

[1827] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 244.

[1828] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 411.

[1829] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 628.

[1830] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 411.

[1831] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 374.

[1832] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 628.

[1833] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 629.

[1834] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 632.

[1835] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 639.

[1836] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 594.

[1837] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 612.

[1838] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, pp. 627-8.

[1839] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1840] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 609.

[1841] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 612.

[1842] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1843] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 594.

[1844] Gallia Christiana, Tome XIII, col. 1027.

[1845] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 592.

[1846] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 594.

[1847] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 615.

[1848] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 318.

[1849] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 486.

[1850] Baluze (1708) Auvergne, Tome II, p. 486.

[1851] Vita Hludowici Imperatoris, 3, MGH SS II, p. 608.

[1852] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[1853] Sauxillanges 179, p. 160.

[1854] Chronicon Trenorchiense, 29, in Poupardin, R. (1905) Monuments de l’histoire des abbayes de Saint-Philibert (Paris), p. 90.