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Guillaume IICount of Tonnerre from 1083, son of William I
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Content:
- The Count of Tonnerre
- Division of the Inheritance
- Uncertain Timeline
- Succession and Reign
- Conflict and Alliance
- Family and Legacy
The Count of Tonnerre
Guillaume I, the Count of Auxerre, Nevers, and Tonnerre, and Ermengarde, the Countess of Tonnerre, had a son named Guillaume, who became the Count of Tonnerre in 1083.
Division of the Inheritance
After Guillaume I's death, his possessions were divided among his three sons. Renaud II inherited Nevers and Auxerre, Guillaume received Tonnerre, and Robert became the Bishop of Auxerre.
Uncertain Timeline
The timeline of Guillaume's life and his brother Renaud's death is uncertain. One theory suggests Renaud was killed in 1083, but a more likely date is 1097. Guillaume died sometime after 1092.
Succession and Reign
If Guillaume predeceased Renaud, Renaud might have inherited Tonnerre. However, Renaud's mention in 1099 indicates he may have died before his brother. The combined counties of Nevers, Auxerre, and Tonnerre were eventually inherited by Renaud's son Guillaume II.
Conflict and Alliance
Guillaume de Tonnerre's reign is poorly documented. His last known mention is in the annals of Nevers in 1099, where he is recorded as having emerged victorious in a conflict with Aymon II de Bourbon. Around the same year, Guillaume's only known daughter, Adeline, married Aymon II.
Family and Legacy
Guillaume's wife's name is unknown. His children were:- Adeline (Lucie), who married Aymon II de Bourbon in 1099
