Counts of Poitiers named William

Counts of Poitiers named William

There were several Counts of Poitiers named William:

  • William I (915–963), called Towhead, count from 935
  • William II (937–994), called Fierebras, count from 963 to 990
  • William III (969–1030), called the Great, count from 990
  • William IV (1004–1038), called the Fat, count from 1034
  • William V (1023–1058), called the Eagle, count from 1039
  • William VI (1025–1086), count from 1058
  • William VII (1071–1126), called the Troubadour, count from 1086
  • William VIII (1099–1137), called the Saint, count from 1126
  • William IX (1153–1156), count at his death
  • William X (1136–1164), called FitzEmpress, count from 1156 or later

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