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William Longsword (French: Guillaume Longue-Épée, Old Norman: Williame de lon Espee, Latin: Willermus Longa Spata, Old Norse: Vilhjálmr Langaspjót; c. 893 – 17 December 942) was the second ruler of Normandy, from 927 until his assassination in 942.
Dec 24, 2023 · William Longsword (in French, Guillaume Longue-Épée, in old scandinavian languages, Viljâlmr Langaspjôt) (born 893, in Normandy, France died December 17, 942, in Normandy) was jarl (ruler) of Normandy. He is considered as the second duke of Normandy, even if this title did not exist at the time. Little is known about his early years.
- Sprota
- circa 891
William I Longsword (c. 900 – 17 December 942) was the second "Duke of Normandy". William added to his father's territories. He also began to expand Norman influence in West Francia (France).
William Longsword, 3rd earl of Salisbury, was an illegitimate son of Henry II of England who became a prominent baron, soldier, and administrator under Kings John and Henry III. His date of birth is not known, and his parentage was, for many centuries, a mystery.
William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (In or before 1167 – 7 March 1226) ("Long Sword", Latinised to de Longa Spatha) was an Anglo-Norman nobleman, primarily remembered for his command of the English forces at the Battle of Damme and for remaining loyal to his half-brother, King John.
William Longsword. French: Guillaume Longue-épée. Died: Dec. 17, 942, Picardy [France] Notable Family Members: father Rollo. son Richard I. William I (died Dec. 17, 942, Picardy [France]) was the son of Rollo and second duke of Normandy (927–942).
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Dec 17, 2021 · William I Longsword (c. 893 – December 17, 942) was the second ruler of Normandy, from 927 until his assassination in 942. He is sometimes anachronistically dubbed “Duke of Normandy”, even though the title duke (dux) did not come into common usage until the 11th century.
