Counts Palatine of Burgundy
In 1169, Emperor Frederick I created the Free County of Burgundy )not to be confused with its western neighbour, the Duchy of Burgundy). The Counts of Burgundy had the title of Free Count (German: Freigraf, but are sometimes called Counts Palatine.
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