William V, Duke of Aquitaine
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William the Great (French: Guillaume le Grand; 969 – 31 January 1030) was duke of Aquitaine (as William V) and count of Poitou (as William II or III) from 990 until his death.[1] Upon the death of the emperor Henry II, he was offered the kingdom of Italy but declined to contest the title against Conrad II.
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William V | |
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Duke of Aquitaine | |
Reign | 990 − 31 January 1030 |
Predecessor | William IV, Duke of Aquitaine |
Successor | William VI, Duke of Aquitaine |
Born | 969 Poitiers |
Died | 31 January 1030 Maillezais Cathedral |
Burial | Maillezais Cathedral |
Spouse | Adalemode of Limoges Brisque of Gascony Agnes of Burgundy |
Issue | William VI, Duke of Aquitaine Odo of Gascony William VII, Duke of Aquitaine William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine Agnes of Poitou |
House | Ramnulfids |
Father | William IV, Duke of Aquitaine |
Mother | Emma of Blois |
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