William I, Count of Nevers
French Count
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William I, Count of Nevers (French: Guillaume Ier, c. 1029 – 20 June 1100), was the son of Renauld I, Count of Nevers and Hedwig of France, Countess d'Auxerre.[1] He married Ermengarde, daughter of Renauld, Count of Tonnerre about 1039.[1] William died in 1098.[1]
Bornc. 1029
Died20 June 1100
Nevers
Nevers
SpouseErmengarde of Tonnerre
IssueRenauld II, Count of Nevers
William II, Count of Tonnerre
Robert
Ermengarde
Helvise
William II, Count of Tonnerre
Robert
Ermengarde
Helvise
William I | |
|---|---|
| Count of Nevers | |
| Born | c. 1029 |
| Died | 20 June 1100 Nevers |
| Spouse | Ermengarde of Tonnerre |
| Issue | Renauld II, Count of Nevers William II, Count of Tonnerre Robert Ermengarde Helvise |
| Father | Renauld I, Count of Nevers |
| Mother | Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers |
William I and Ermengarde had:
- Renauld II (d. 1089),[1] succeeded his father as Count of Nevers and Count of Auxerre.
- William II, succeeded his father as Count of Tonnerre[1]
- Robert (d. 1095), later Bishop of Auxerre[1]
- Ermengarde (d. 1090–95), married Hubert de Beaumont-au-Maine, Viscount of Maine[1]
- Helvise, married William, Count of Évreux[1]
