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William I

1200 – 1217

French aristocrat

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Lived 1200 – 1217. William I was a French aristocrat.

William I of Sancerre (, ca. 1176 – 1217) was the second Count of Sancerre, Lord of Saint-Brisson and La Ferté-Loupière from 1191 until his death. He was the eldest son of Stephen I, Count of Sancerre. In 1217 he accompanied his brother-in-law, Peter II of Courtenay, who had just been elected Latin Emperor, on his journey to Constantinople. Both were captured and imprisoned by the ruler of Epirus, Theodore Komnenos Doukas, and died in prison. He was succeeded by his son, Louis I.

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Born
1200
Birth century
Died
1217
Occupation
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William I?

French aristocrat

When was William I born?

William I was born in 1200.

When did William I die?

William I died in 1217.

What was William I's occupation?

William I was an aristocrat.

What nationality was William I?

William I was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William I

· Wikidata: Q1243343

· DBpedia: William I, Count of Sancerre

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