William I, Count of Nevers

French Count
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Summary

William I, Count of Nevers was born on January 1, 1030[1]. He died on January 1, 1083[2], in Nevers[3]. He worked as an aristocrat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1029[6]
  • Date of death: June 20, 1098[7]
  • Father: Renauld I, Count of Nevers[8]
  • Mother: Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers[9]
  • Spouse: Ermengarde of Tonnerre[10]
  • Child: Renauld II, Count of Nevers[11], Ermengarde de Nevers[12], Robert de Nevers[13], Guillaume de Nevers[14], Heloise de Nevers[15], Sibille de Nevers[16]
  • Country of citizenship: France[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family: House of Nevers[19]
  • Noble title: count of Nevers[20], Count of Auxerre[21], count of Tonnerre[22]
  • Given name: William[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Name in native language: Guillaume Ier de Nevers[25]

Why It Matters

William I, Count of Nevers has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where did William I, Count of Nevers die?

William I, Count of Nevers passed away in Nevers[3].

Who were William I, Count of Nevers's parents?

William I, Count of Nevers's father was Renauld I, Count of Nevers[8]. William I, Count of Nevers's mother was Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers[9].

Who was William I, Count of Nevers married to?

William I, Count of Nevers's spouses include Ermengarde of Tonnerre[10].

What did William I, Count of Nevers do for work?

William I, Count of Nevers worked as an aristocrat[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . Q130780144. wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → count of Nevers, Count of Auxerre, count of Tonnerre
    Father → Renauld I, Count of Nevers
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Given name → William
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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