Historical figure

Rodolphe IV de Neuchâtel

Count of Neuchâtel

Rodolphe IV of Neuchâtel, known as Rollin (1274-1343 according to the Swiss Spectator; attested from 1288 according to the Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse), is Count of Neuchâtel. Son of Amédée, co-lord of Neuchâtel, and of Jordane de La Sarraz, lady of Belmont, he married Éléonore de Savoie, daughter of Louis Ier de Savoie, in 1294. In 1308, the castle of Vaumarcus and its territory were sold to him. He is credited with the fitting-out of the Gothic ground-floor doorway, preceded by a drawbridge, which survives in the castle today.

Portrait of Rodolphe IV de Neuchâtel
Birth1274 (selon le Swiss Spectator)
Death1343
RoleCount of Neuchâtel
HouseNeuchâtel
EraXIIIe-XIVe siècle
Timeline

Key moments in their life

1288

First mention of Rodolphe IV in the sources.

1294

Marriage to Éléonore de Savoie, daughter of Louis Ier de Savoie.

1308

Purchase of the castle and territory of Vaumarcus.

1343

Death of Rodolphe IV of Neuchâtel.

Associated heritage

Castles linked to this figure

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Linked personalities

Portrait of Éléonore de Savoie
Éléonore de SavoieMarried (1294)Daughter of Louis Ier de Savoie.→
Portrait of Louis Ier de Savoie
Louis Ier de SavoieFather-in-lawFather of Éléonore de Savoie.→
Portrait of Jean II de Neuchâtel-Vaumarcus
Jean II de Neuchâtel-VaumarcusShared castle→
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