William IX, Count of Poitiers facts for kids
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![]() William IX, from an early 14th century genealogical tree
British Library Royal MS 14 B VI. |
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Count of Poitiers | |
Reign | 1153–1156 |
Predecessor | Henry and Eleanor |
Successor | Henry and Eleanor |
Born | 17 August 1153 Normandy, France |
Died | 1156 (aged 2–3) Wallingford Castle, Berkshire |
Burial | Reading Abbey, Berkshire |
House | Plantagenet / Angevin |
Father | Henry II, King of England |
Mother | Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine |
William was the first son of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was born in Normandy, France, on August 17, 1153. This was the same day that his father's rival, Eustace IV of Boulogne, passed away.
William died young, either at age two or three. He passed away in 1156 at Wallingford Castle. He was buried at Reading Abbey, next to his great-grandfather, King Henry I of England.
William's Title
At the time of his death, William held the title of Count of Poitiers. This title was given to him by his mother, Eleanor. For many years, the dukes of Aquitaine had held this title. Eleanor's father had passed it down to her. By giving it to William, she made it a separate title again, distinct from the main duchy.
Was William an Archbishop?
Some people have thought that William also held the title of "Archbishop of York." However, this is likely a mistake. His half-brother, Geoffrey, was born a year before William. Geoffrey later became the Archbishop of York. This might have caused the confusion.
William IX, Count of Poitiers
Born: 17 August 1153 Died: April 1156 |
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Preceded by Henry and Eleanor |
Count of Poitiers 1153–1156 |
Succeeded by Henry and Eleanor |
See also
In Spanish: Guillermo, conde de Poitiers para niños