Rudolph III of Burgundy

Rudolph III of Burgundy, known as Rodolphe in French and Rudolf in German, was born around the year nine hundred seventy. He ascended to the throne as the king of Burgundy in nine hundred ninety-three, a position he held until his death on the sixth of September in the year one thousand thirty-two.

Often referred to as the Idle or the Pious, Rudolph III's reign marked a significant period in the history of Burgundy. He was the last ruler of an independent Kingdom of Burgundy, a testament to the turbulent political landscape of the time.

As the final legitimate male descendant of the Burgundian line of the Elder House of Welf, Rudolph III's legacy is intertwined with the fate of his kingdom. His rule was characterized by a blend of piety and inactivity, which ultimately led to the decline of the independent Burgundian state.