Rudolph was born about 0865.1 He was an only child. He died on October 25th, 0912.1
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Rudolf I (d. Oct. 25, 912), first king of Juran (Upper) Burgundy(888-912). The son of Conrad, count of Auxerre of the powerful GermanWelf (Guelf) family, Rudolf succeeded to the duchy of Burgundy in 885 or886. In January 888 he was crowned king at the abbey of St. Mauriced'Agaune and quickly extended his rule over much of Lorraine and Alsace.Attacked by Arnulf of Germany, Rudolf was unable to hold his newterritory, and in late 888 he relinquished his claims in exchange forArnulf's recognition of the kingdom of Burgundy. [EncyclopaediaBritannica CD '97, RUDOLF I]