History of The Palace of The Dukes
The Duchy of Burgundy was founded in the 9th century around the year 880 from the Kingdom of Burgundy, by the Carolingian kings Louis III and Carloman II of France, and the princes who shared the Carolingian Empire after reorganizing the entire kingdom into duchies and counties. Richard II of Burgundy, known as Richard the Avenger, was named marquis and first Duke of Burgundy. He was one of the six Peerage of France installed under his suzerain, King Louis III of France.
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