William VII (Auvergne)
Wilhelm VII. , Called the Younger († probably 1169) was a count of Auvergne and Velay from around 1145 . He was a son of Count Robert III. and his unknown wife.
Wilhelm VII the Younger lost most of his rule to his uncle Wilhelm VIII the Elder around 1155 . Under what circumstances this happened is not known. According to one theory, William the Younger took part in the Second Crusade with his father , whereupon William the Elder was able to take power during their absence. According to one alternative, the change in power resulted from different positions of nephew and uncle during the conflict between Heinrich Plantagenet , who as Duke of Aquitaine was the direct liege lord of Auvergne, and King Louis VII of France , its indirect liege lord.
William VII the Younger could only hold the area around the Monts Dore and the Valley of the Allier , he continued to call himself "Count of Auvergne". His descendants bore the title "Count of Clermont", but are commonly called the Dauphines of Auvergne .
He was married to the Marquise d'Albon, daughter of Count Guigues IV, the dolphin of Albon .
- Robert I. Dauphin († March 22, 1225), Count of Clermont
- Ansalide, ∞ with Béraud IV., Sire de Mercœur († probably 1200)
literature
- Pierre Charbonnier: Histoire de l'Auvergne des origines à nos jours. Haute and Basse-Auvergne, Bourbonnais and Velay. de Borée, Clermont-Ferrand 1999, ISBN 2-908592-98-3 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Robert III |
Count of Auvergne 1145–1155 |
Wilhelm VIII the Elder |
| --- |
Dauphin of Auvergne 1155–1169 |
Robert I. Dauphin |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | William VII |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wilhelm VII the Younger; William VII of the Auvergne |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Count of Auvergne, Count of Clermont, Dauphin of Auvergne |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1169 |