William I of Baux

12th-century Provençal nobleman and troubadour
Person human Q3120486
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William I of Baux

Summary

William I of Baux is a human[1]. He was born on 1173[2]. He passed away in Avignon[3]. He died on 1218[4]. He worked as a troubadour[5] and composer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • William I of Baux died in Avignon[3].
  • William I of Baux was born on 1173[2].
  • William I of Baux died on 1218[4].
  • William I of Baux's father was Bertrand I of Baux[8].
  • William I of Baux's mother was Tibors de Sarenom[9].
  • William I of Baux was married to Ermengarde de Sabran, Dame de Mévouillon[10].
  • Among William I of Baux's spouses was Alix Eloy[11].
  • A child of William I of Baux was William II of Baux[12].
  • A child of William I of Baux was Raymond I des Baux[13].
  • A child of William I of Baux was Tiburge de Baux[14].
  • William I of Baux's professions included troubadour[5].
  • William I of Baux worked as a composer[6].
  • William I of Baux is recorded as male[15].
  • William I of Baux's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William I of Baux's family is recorded as House of Baux[17].
  • William I of Baux's noble title is recorded as Prince of Orange[18].
  • William I of Baux is associated with the troubadoric poetry movement[19].
  • William I of Baux's given name is recorded as Guillaume[20].
  • William I of Baux's given name is recorded as Guilhem[21].
  • William I of Baux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • William I of Baux's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'oc', 'text': 'Guilhèm dei Bauç'}[23].
  • William I of Baux's sibling is recorded as Hugo III of Baux[24].
  • William I of Baux's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

William I of Baux was born on 1173[2]. His father was Bertrand I of Baux[8]. His mother was Tibors de Sarenom[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include troubadour[5] and composer[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ermengarde de Sabran, Dame de Mévouillon[10], 1170–1225[26] and Alix Eloy[11]. Children include William II of Baux[12], an aristocrat[27], 1150–1239[28]; Raymond I des Baux[13], 1205–1282[29]; and Tiburge de Baux[14].

Death and Burial

William I of Baux died on 1218[4]. He passed away in Avignon[3].

Why It Matters

William I of Baux has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where did William I of Baux die?

William I of Baux died in Avignon[3].

Who were William I of Baux's parents?

William I of Baux's father was Bertrand I of Baux[8]. William I of Baux's mother was Tibors de Sarenom[9].

Who was William I of Baux married to?

William I of Baux's spouses include Ermengarde de Sabran, Dame de Mévouillon[10] and Alix Eloy[11].

What did William I of Baux do for work?

William I of Baux worked as troubadour[5] and composer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . books.openedition.org. Retrieved . books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . books.openedition.org. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . books.openedition.org. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . books.openedition.org. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . books.openedition.org. books.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1173-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Place of death Avignon
    Given name Guillaume, Guilhem
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