William of Savoy
William of Savoy (* around 1201 ; † November 1, 1239 ) was Bishop of Valence from 1224 and Bishop of Liège from 1238 until his death .
Life
Wilhelm was the son of Count Thomas I of Savoy and Beatrix of Geneva. He was dean in Vienne and was elected Bishop of Valence in 1224. In 1235 he became Elect of Lyon , but was not confirmed by the Pope. In 1237 he went to England to the court of Henry III. who was married to his niece Eleanor . Heinrich tried to get him the bishopric of Winchester , but failed because of resistance from the local clergy. In 1238 he was elected Bishop of Liège. He traveled to Emperor Friedrich II in Brescia , who refused him the regalia . Thereupon Wilhelm went to Rome to Pope Gregory IX. who confirmed him as Bishop of Liege. On the way back he died in Viterbo , presumably he was poisoned. Wilhelm was buried in the Abbey of Hautecombe .
Web links
- medieval-genealogie.de
- Foundations for Medieval Genealogy: Savoy. Ch. 1 B: Comtes de Savoie et de Maurienn 1060-1417.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald |
Bishop of Valence 1224–1239 |
Boniface |
| Johann II of Rumigny |
Bishop of Liège 1238–1239 |
Johann II of Rumigny |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | William of Savoy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Valence and Liège |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1201 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 1, 1239 |