Giselbert I of Bergamo

Giselbert I of Bergamo (died c.927/929)

Giselbert I's parents are unknown. He is the progenitor of the dynasty known to historians as the Giselbertiners (or Giselbertini).

Giselbert I was originally a vassal of Berengar I of Italy. Yet by 922 he supported Rudolph II of Burgundy, who rewarded him with the position of count of Bergamo (923).[1]

When Rudolf fell from favour, Giselbert I changed allegiances once again. By 926 he was invested as count palatine of Bergamo by the new king, Hugh of Italy.[2]

Giselbert I married Rotruda of Pavia, daughter of Walpert of Pavia, c.895. Their son was Lanfranc I of Bergamo.[3]

Notes

  1. Hlawitschka, Franken, p. 186
  2. Jarnut, Bergamo, p. 31
  3. Jarnut, Bergamo, p. 32.

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