Robert II of Auvergne

Robert II was a count of Auvergne from circa 1060 until his death.

Life

He was the son of William V of Auvergne and Philipa of Gévaudan.
He married Bertha of Rouergue, daughter of Hugh of Rouergue, count of Rouergue and Gévaudan. Since Bertha inherited the county of Rouergue and Gévaudan from her father, Robert became count jure uxoris.
Around 1060 he succeeded his father as Count of Auvergne.
After the death of his wife, Robert lost the title of count of Rouergue, but kept the county of Gévaudan.
He then married Judith of Melgueil, daughter of Raymond I, count of Melgueil.
He died around 1095.

Issue

Robert and Judith had two children:

William VI, who inherithed the county of Auvergne;
Judith, who became a nun at La Chaise-Dieu.