William I (Normandy)
William I called Long Sword ( Guillaume Longue Épée ) († December 17, 942 ) was Count of Rouen and Jarl of the Normans .
Career
He was born outside Normandy in one of the many Viking territories before his father Rollo settled in northern France . His mother was Poppa , a Christian and the daughter of a Count Berengar. According to the lamentation ( Planctus ) about his violent death, he himself was baptized as a Christian.
Wilhelm followed Rollo around 924; In the first few years of his reign he seems to have faced an uprising by Normans who thought he was too Frank-friendly. The following years are in the dark. In 939 Wilhelm was embroiled in a war with Arnulf of Flanders , which soon mixed up with the other conflicts of the reign of Louis IV . He was killed by followers of Arnulf during a meeting to settle the conflict.
progeny
Cohabitation with Sprota from Brittany.
- Richard I (Normandy) (* 932; † 996), Duke of Normandy
Married in 2nd marriage to Luitgard von Vermandois.
- Hildegard, Countess of Montmorency
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predecessor | Office | successor |
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Roller blind |
Duke of Normandy 927-942 |
Richard I. |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Wilhelm I. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Guillaume Longue Épée; Long sword (nickname) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Duke of Normandy |
DATE OF BIRTH | 9th century or 10th century |
DATE OF DEATH | December 17, 942 |