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Dec 24, 2023 · William Longsword (in French, Guillaume Longue-Épée, in old scandinavian languages, Viljâlmr Langaspjôt) (born 893, in Normandy, France died December 17, 942, in Normandy) was jarl (ruler) of Normandy. He is considered as the second duke of Normandy, even if this title did not exist at the time. Little is known about his early years.
- Poppa of Bayeux
Wife of Gange-Hrólfr 'Rollo' Ragnvaldsson Mother of William...
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Son of William "Longsword" and Sprota Husband of Emma de...
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Daughter of Héribert II, count of Vermandois and Adèle de...
- Poppa of Bayeux
Dec 17, 2020 · William Longsword (c. 893 – December 17, 942) was the second ruler of Normandy, from 927 until his assassination in 942. He is sometimes anachronistically dubbed “Duke of Normandy”, even though the title duke (dux) did not come into common usage until the 11th century.
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William I Longsword (French: Guillaume Longue-Épée, Latin: Willermus Longa Spata, Scandinavian: Vilhjálmr Langaspjót) (893 – 17 December 942) was the second Duke of Normandy from his father's death until his own assassination. The title dux (duke) was not in use at the time and has been applied to early Norman rulers retroactively.
Apr 16, 2024 · He gave his son, William I Longsword, governance of the dukedom (927) before his death. Rollo was baptized in 912 but is said to have died a pagan. This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. William I was the son of Rollo and second duke of Normandy (927–942).
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The Two Deaths of William Longsword: Wace, William of Malmesbury, and the Norman Past; By Rebecca L. Slitt; Edited by David Bates, University of East Anglia; Book: Anglo-Norman Studies 34; Online publication: 05 April 2013
William I Longsword (c. 900 – 17 December 942) was the second "Duke of Normandy". William added to his father's territories. He also began to expand Norman influence in West Francia (France).
William I, 2nd Duke Of Normandy "Londgsword" Birth: Abt 893 in Normandy, France Death: 17 Dec 942 in Murdered By Arnulf Of Flanders, France Burial: Rouen. Father: Rollo ROLF b: 870 in Of, Maer, Nord-Tronelag, Norway. Mother: Poppa DE BAYEUX b: Abt 872 in Neustria, Normandy, France.
