Richard of Autun (ca.850–September 1 921) was count of Autun and the first duke of Burgundy. The duchy was entrusted upon him by king Charles II of France, his brother in law, in 887. The lands of Burgundy initially comprised the counties of Autun, Macon, Chalon-sur-Sane, Langres, Nevers, Auxerre and Sens, but in the following centuries, the duchy would expand far beyond these counties. Richard married Adelaide of Auxerre in 888 and had several sons and daughters, amongst which Rudolf, his successor, Hugh, Duke of Burgundy and Ermengarde, married to Gilbert of Chalon, Duke of Burgundy.

See also: Dukes of Burgundy family tree

Preceded by: none

Duke of Burgundy

Followed by: Rudolph