William Adelin

Duke of Normandy
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William Adelin
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William Adelin

Summary

William Adelin is a human[1]. He was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on August 5, 1103[3]. He died in Barfleur[4]. He died on November 25, 1120[5]. He worked as a crown prince[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • William Adelin's place of birth was Winchester[2].
  • William Adelin died in Barfleur[4].
  • William Adelin was born on August 5, 1103[3].
  • William Adelin died on November 25, 1120[5].
  • William Adelin's father was Henry I of England[8].
  • William Adelin's mother was Matilda of Scotland[9].
  • William Adelin was married to Matilda of Anjou[10].
  • William Adelin held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • William Adelin's professions included crown prince[6].
  • William Adelin held the position of Duke of Normandy[12].
  • William Adelin is recorded as male[13].
  • William Adelin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Adelin's family is recorded as House of Normandy[15].
  • William Adelin's noble title is recorded as duke[16].
  • William Adelin's noble title is recorded as Duke of Normandy[17].
  • William Adelin's Commons category is recorded as William III, Duke of Normandy[18].
  • The cause of death was drowning[19].
  • William Adelin's given name is recorded as Guglielmo[20].
  • William Adelin's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Adelin's significant event is recorded as White Ship[22].
  • William Adelin's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • William Adelin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • William Adelin's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Adelin'}[25].
  • William Adelin's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'the Aetheling'}[26].
  • William Adelin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Adelin'}[27].

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Origins and Family

William Adelin's place of birth was Winchester[2]. He was born on August 5, 1103[3]. His father was Henry I of England[8]. His mother was Matilda of Scotland[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Adelin's professions included crown prince[6]. He held the position of Duke of Normandy[12].

Personal Life

William Adelin was married to Matilda of Anjou[10].

Death and Burial

William Adelin died on November 25, 1120[5]. He passed away in Barfleur[4]. The cause of death was drowning[19].

Why It Matters

William Adelin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was William Adelin born?

William Adelin was born in Winchester[2].

Where did William Adelin die?

William Adelin passed away in Barfleur[4].

Who were William Adelin's parents?

William Adelin's father was Henry I of England[8]. William Adelin's mother was Matilda of Scotland[9].

Who was William Adelin married to?

William Adelin's spouses include Matilda of Anjou[10].

What did William Adelin do for work?

William Adelin worked as crown prince[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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