William II of Besalú

William II of Besalú

William II (assassinated 1066), called "Trunus" or "el Tro", was the Count of Besalú from 1052.

He was the son and successor of William I and Adelaide. He married Stephanie, daughter of Geoffrey I of Provence. He had a son Bernard II and a daughter, Stephanie, who married Roger II of Foix.

His reign was characterised by conflict with the church. He had to cede Bàscara to the bishopric of Girona. He associated his brother Bernard II, later his successor, with him as co-count.


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