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Determined to be sovereign ruler of his own lands, Otto-William revolted against Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1016. Burgundy was annexed to the crown of France by king Robert II in 1004, and after this date, Otto-William was nominal Count Of Burgundy . Later Robert gave the duchy to his heir, future king Henry I of France.

He married Ermentrude of Reims, daughter of Count Renaud of Reims. Their children were:
# Agnes of Burgundy, married (1) William V Of Aquitaine ; (2) Geoffrey II Of Anjou
# Geberge of Burgundy, married Guilhem II Of Provence
# Matilda of Burgundy, married Landri Of Nevers
# Renaud I, Count Of Burgundy

See also: Dukes Of Burgundy Family Tree

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