Kunigunde of Altdorf (also known as Cunegonde or Chuniza; c. 1020 – 31 August 1054) was a member of the Swabian line of the Elder House of Welf. She was also the ancestress of the younger House of Guelph, a cadet branch of the House of Este.
Kunigunde of Altdorf | |
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Born | c. 1020 |
Died | 31 August 1054 |
Noble family | House of Guelph |
Spouse(s) | Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan |
Father | Welf II of Altdorf |
Mother | Imiza of Luxembourg |
Kunigunde was the only daughter of Welf II, Count of Altdorf, and Imiza of Luxembourg. She was named after her mother’s aunt Cunigunde, who was married to Emperor Henry II.[1] Her brother was Welf III (died 1055), the last member of the Elder House of Welf.
Kunigunde married c. 1035 to Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan, Luni, and Tortona.[2] He was the only son of Albert Azzo I and his wife Adelaide. Kunigunde's dowry included the estate of Elisina (modern Solesino) which had formed part of her mother, Imiza’s dowry.[3]
Kunigunde and Albert Azzo had one son: