regnum Burgundiae

The Regnum Burgundiae, or Kingdom of Burgundy, was an ancient region with a complex history. Originally inhabited by Scandinavian peoples, the Burgundians migrated and established a powerful kingdom in the 5th century CE, centered around Savoy and later expanding into the Rhône and Saône river valleys. This kingdom was eventually absorbed by the Franks.1

The territory later re-emerged as a Merovingian kingdom and was subsequently divided and re-unified multiple times under different rulers and dynasties, including the Carolingians and the House of Habsburg. The duchy of Burgundy, west of the Saône, became a significant peerage within the Kingdom of France, known for its prosperity and cultural contributions, particularly in wine production, with towns like Beaune serving as a wine capital. The county of Burgundy, or Franche-Comté, had a separate history, eventually becoming part of France in the late 17th century. In 2016, the historical region of Burgundy was merged with Franche-Comté to form the new administrative region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.12