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Rudolph's only attested illegitimate offspring, Hugo, was elected Bishop of
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At least from 1018, Rudolph actually ruled as a mock king in the shadow of his designated successor, Emperor Henry II, who also interfered in domestic conflicts. Emperor Conrad II likewise had to defend his right of succession against the embittered resistance of the
Burgundian nobility.
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Rudolph to name him as his successor. Henry marched against Otto-William and the Burgundian nobles quickly submitted. Henry's right of succession was confirmed at a 1018 diet in
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at Easter 1027 and in August an inheritance contract was concluded. This agreement was contested by
Rudolph's nobles, Counts
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actively intervened in
Burgundian affairs to secure his accession to power. In turn, Rudolph in 1006 ceded the city of
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occupied Basel and also began to negotiate with
Rudolph to become his heir. Rudolph was present at Conrad's
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Lausanne: état actuel de la question,"
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