William VI of Montpellier
William VI of Montpellier
William VI or Guillem VI was the eldest son of William V and his wife Ermessende, daughter of Count Peter I of Melgueil. William succeeded his father in the lordship of Montpellier in 1121, while still a minor, under his mother's guardianship. He suppressed a revolt of the bourgeoisie in 1143 and participated in several military campaigns of the Reconquista in Spain. He also increased the public character of the lordship in Montpellier and supported the growth of its trade.
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Date of Birth
November 30th, 1101
Age
923
Date of Death
November 30th, 1160
Died Aged
59
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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William VII of Montpellier
Son
William V of Montpellier
Father
Ermessens de Melgueil
Mother
William of Aumelas
Brother
Sibilla del Vasto
Wife
Adelais de Montpellier
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