William I of Montpellier
Lord of Montpellier
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William I (or in Occitan: Guilhem I) was the founder of a dynasty which bears his name, the Guilhems, Lords of Montpellier. He received his fief (a manor) of Monspestularius (Montpellier) on 26 November 985 from Bernard, Count of Mauguio,[1] with the permission of Ricuin, Bishop of Maguelone.[citation needed]
| William I | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Montpellier | |
| Tenure | 985–1025 |
| Successor | William II of Montpellier |
| House | Guilhem |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Without descendants after his death, his nephew Guilhem II of Montpellier succeeded him.[citation needed]