Burkhard I, Count of Zollern
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Burkhard I, Count of Zollern (born: before 1025; killed in action in 1061) is considered the first well-documented member of the Hohenzollern dynasty. Because of his name, it is assumed that the Hohenzollern family may descend from the medieval Burchardings family. His father may have been Frederick, a count in the Sülchgau area (roughly corresponding to today's Tübingen (district)
). His mother may have been Irmentrud, the daughter of Count Burkhard of Nellenburg.
In the annals of the monk Berthold of Reichenau
from the year 1061, Buchardus de Zolorin and Wezil de Zolorin are mention. How these persons are related to each other or the Burkhard of Zollern, is not clear.
The next documented member of the dynasty is Frederick I, Count of Zollern
, who was probably a son or a grandson of Burkhard I.
Tübingen (district)
Tübingen is a district in the middle of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Böblingen, Reutlingen, Zollernalbkreis and Freudenstadt.-History:...
). His mother may have been Irmentrud, the daughter of Count Burkhard of Nellenburg.
In the annals of the monk Berthold of Reichenau
Berthold of Reichenau
Berthold of Reichenau was a Benedictine monk and chronicler of Reichenau Abbey.-Life:He was a disciple and friend of the Hermannus Contractus...
from the year 1061, Buchardus de Zolorin and Wezil de Zolorin are mention. How these persons are related to each other or the Burkhard of Zollern, is not clear.
The next documented member of the dynasty is Frederick I, Count of Zollern
Frederick I, Count of Zollern
Frederick I, Count of Zollern . He was referred to as a powerful Swabian Count and supporter of the imperial party....
, who was probably a son or a grandson of Burkhard I.