William I of Angoulême
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About William I of Angoulême
Lived 903 – 962 (aged 58–59).
William "Taillefer" I (died August 962) was also known as William II of Angoulême (being the second William in this family since Wulgrin I. His uncle, William I, being the first). He was the Count of Angoulême from 926 to 945. He was the son of Alduin I.
According to one source, his surname, or sobriquet, was acquired "...from the way in which he cut down a Norman Sea-king through his coat of mail". This Norman sea-king is identified as Storis. The name Taillefer was used by subsequent members of this family, especially holders of the title Count of Angoulême.
William was not married, but had at least one, and possibly two, illegitimate sons who would later claim the title of Count of Angoulême.
Aymer II (possibly ruling as count from after 945 to before 952) Arnald II "Manzer" (count from 975 to 988)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William I of Angoulême?
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When was William I of Angoulême born?
William I of Angoulême was born in 903.
When did William I of Angoulême die?
William I of Angoulême died on 1 August 962.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William I of Angoulême
· DBpedia: William Taillefer I
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