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William II

Type Figure Region Apulia Time c. 1095–1127 Also known as William II of Apulia、William II, Duke of Apulia、阿普利亚公爵威廉二世

William II (c. 1095–1127), son of Roger Borsa, succeeded as Duke of Apulia and Calabria in 1110 after his father's death.…

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  1. c. 1095–1110Salerno · ApuliaBorn under Roger Borsa's rule as the duke's legitimate son. He grew up at the Salerno court from 1101–1110, while his father's ducal authority declined and lords carved out their own domains; his position as heir was established amid struggles between regents and nobles. After his father died in December 1110, he succeeded to the duchy while only in his teens.
  2. 1111–1127Apulia · ApuliaAfter accession he relied on his mother the queen regent and courtiers, attempting to recover lords such as Melfi. He disputed with his uncle Bohemond over the Antiochene inheritance and clashed with his cousin Roger II over spheres of influence in southern Italy. He died without issue in July 1127; his duchy's territory was absorbed by Roger II, ending the direct Hauteville Duchy of Apulia.

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