William I, Count of Nevers (French: Guillaume Ier, c. 1029 – 20 June 1100), was the son of Renauld I, Count of Nevers and Hedwig of France, Countess d'Auxerre.[1] He married Ermengarde, daughter of Renauld, Count of Tonnerre about 1039.[1] William died in 1098.[1]
William I | |
|---|---|
| Count of Nevers | |
| Born | c. 1029 |
| Died | 20 June 1100 Nevers |
| Spouse(s) | Ermengarde of Tonnerre |
| Father | Renauld I, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers |
William I and Ermengarde:
- Renauld II (d. 1089),[1] succeeded his father as Count of Nevers and Count of Auxerre.
- William II, succeeded his father as Count of Tonnerre[1]
- Robert (d. 1095), later Bishop of Auxerre[1]
- Ermengarde (d. 1090–95), married Hubert de Beaumont-au-Maine, Viscount of Maine[1]
- Helvise, married William, Count of Évreux[1]
References
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edit- Bouchard, Constance Brittain (1987). Sword, Miter, and Cloister:Nobility and the Church in Burgundy, 980-1198. Cornell University Press.
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