William de Forz (died 1195) facts for kids

William de Forz was an important person from a long time ago. He was a noble, which means he came from a powerful family. He was from a place called Fors in Poitou. He lived in a time when England and parts of France were connected by powerful families.

Becoming a Count

William de Forz became a "Count" (a type of ruler) because he married a woman named Hawise. She was the only child of another important Count, William le Gros. This meant William de Forz got the title "Count of Aumale" (also called Albemarle) through his wife. Their son, also named William de Forz, became the next Count after them.

Losing Land in France

Later, a powerful king named Philip Augustus took over Aumale in the 1190s. This meant William de Forz and his family lost their land and power in that area of France.