Rudolph III of Neuchâtel

Rudolph III of Neuchâtel (died 1263), son of Count Berthold I and Richenza of Frobourg, was created the first count of Thielle. After fire destroyed the old castle in 1249, he built a new one in 1250.

From 1259 he ruled Neuchâtel until 1263, exceptionally styling himself count. In 1260 he granted Nugerol's suburbs franchises. He married Sibylle, daughter of Theodoric III of Montbéliard; their son Amadeus succeeded him.