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William IV, Marquess of Montferrat

1030 – 1100

Italian noble

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About William IV, Marquess of Montferrat

Lived 1030 – 1100. William IV, Marquess of Montferrat was a sovereign.

William IV (c. 1030 – 1100) was the fifth Marquis of Montferrat from 1084.

The date of William's birth is unknown, but it most likely took place between 1030 and 1035. He was the eldest son of Otto II and Constance of Savoy.

Life He first appears in a document of 1059, when he is placed in power over the city of Savona, probably as per a request of the citizenry for a ruler of their own.

He was present when the Emperor Henry IV donated the monastery of Breme to the church of Pavia.

In an act dated 15 September 1096, Uvilielmus, the son of the late Uviliel and Ota, the daughter of the late Tebald, and Uvilielmus, the son of the aforementioned Uviliel and Ote, and Oto, the son of Oton, or Peter, the son of Robert, and his spouse Ermengarda, the daughter of the aforesaid Tebald and Tezo, the son of the aforesaid Petri and Ermengarde conceded their rights over the church of Santo Stefano di Allein.

By his second marriage with Otta di Aglié, William was the father of his successor Rainier. He had two children by his first marriage, but their fate is unknown.

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Important facts

Born
1030, Piedmont
Birth century
Died
1100
Occupation
Positions held
Marquis of Montferrat

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William IV, Marquess of Montferrat?

Italian noble

When was William IV, Marquess of Montferrat born?

William IV, Marquess of Montferrat was born in 1030 in Piedmont.

When did William IV, Marquess of Montferrat die?

William IV, Marquess of Montferrat died in 1100.

What was William IV, Marquess of Montferrat's occupation?

William IV, Marquess of Montferrat was a sovereign.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William IV, Marquess of Montferrat

· Wikidata: Q2707722

· DBpedia: William IV of Montferrat

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