Gilbert, Duke of Burgundy

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Gilbert of Chalon or Giselbert (died April 8, 956) was duke of Burgundy between 952 and 956. He was the son of Reginar, Duke of Lorraine and his wife Hersinda (or Alberada). He ruled Burgundy in the name of his wife, Ermengarde, sister of Hugh the Black, with whom he had two daughters: Adelais and Liutgarde. Gilbert never managed to maintain the independence of the duchy in the struggles for power of 10th century France. In 955, he became a vassal of Hugh the Great, count of Paris and was compelled to give his oldest daughter, Lieutgard, to Hugh's son Otto of Paris.

See also: Dukes of Burgundy family tree

Preceded by Hugh

Duke of Burgundy

Succeeded by Otto