William VII

Type Figure Region Aquitaine Time 1024–1058 Also known as William VII (Aquitaine)、William the Hardy

William VII (1024–1058), Duke of Aquitaine from 1038 to 1058, nicknamed 'the Hardy' or 'the Bold'.

Timeline

1024–1038Poitiers · AquitaineAs the son of William VI he grew up in Aquitaine, receiving knightly and literary training in preparation for inheriting the duchy.
1038–1052Poitiers · AquitaineHe succeeded his father as duke in 1038, governing territories in southwestern France, maintaining complex relations with the King of France and neighboring vassals, and becoming renowned for his martial prowess and poetic activities.
1052–1058Poitiers · AquitaineHe made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and took part in military actions against Muslim regions of Spain; he died in 1058 and was succeeded by his son William VIII.

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