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William Longsword (French: Guillaume Longue-Épée, Old Norman: Williame de lon Espee, Latin: Willermus Longa Spata, Old Norse: Vilhjálmr Langaspjót; c. 893 – 17 December 942) was the second ruler of Normandy, from 927 until his assassination in 942.
William Longsword. Statue of William Longsword as part of the Six Dukes of Normandy statue in Falaise. William I Longsword ( c. 900 – 17 December 942) was the second "Duke of Normandy". [a] William added to his father's territories. He also began to expand Norman influence in West Francia (France).
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Apr 5, 2024 · William Longsword, 3rd earl of Salisbury, was an illegitimate son of Henry II of England who became a prominent baron, soldier, and administrator under Kings John and Henry III. His date of birth is not known, and his parentage was, for many centuries, a mystery. He was long assumed to have been the son of Rosamond, with whom Henry II had an infamous affair. By the early 21st century, however ...
Nov 8, 2018 · Rollo retired in c. 927 CE and was succeeded by his son William Longsword (r. 927-942 CE), dying shortly afterwards in c. 930 CE. William Longsword's illegitimate son, Richard I (also known as Richard the Fearless) came to the throne at around the age of ten, following his father's death.
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Feb 8, 2004 · [William "Longsword"] Princeps Nortmannorum (Leader of the Normans [of Rouen]), 928×933-942. Like his father Rollo, he is often given the anachronistic title of "duke of Normandy". Although no contemporary source gives him the title of count, his son Richard is called count of Rouen in the Planctus, written
Dec 17, 2020 · Learn about the life and death of William I Longsword, the second ruler of Normandy, who was assassinated by Flemish allies in 942. Find out his birth, marriage, battles, and legacy in this detailed article.
Apr 16, 2024 · William I (died Dec. 17, 942, Picardy [France]) was the son of Rollo and second duke of Normandy (927–942). He sought continually to expand his territories either by conquest or by exacting new lands from the French king for the price of homage. In 939 he allied himself with Hugh the Great in the revolt against King Louis IV; through the ...
