William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine

Duke of Aquitaine
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William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine

Summary

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine is a human[1]. Born in Poitiers[2], he… he was born on 1024[3]. He passed away in Chizé[4]. He died on September 25, 1086[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poitiers[2], William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine…
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine passed away in Chizé[4].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was born on 1024[3].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was born on 1027[8].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine died on September 25, 1086[5].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine is buried at Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf[9].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's father was William V, Duke of Aquitaine[10].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's mother was Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Aquitaine[11].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was married to Hildegarde of Burgundy[12].
  • A child of William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was Agnes of Aquitaine, Queen of Aragon and Navarre[13].
  • A child of William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was Guillaume IX[14].
  • A child of William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was Agnes of Aquitaine, Queen of León and Castile[15].
  • A child of William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was Beatrix of Poitiers[16].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine is recorded as male[17].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's family is recorded as Ramnulfids[19].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's noble title is recorded as duke[20].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's Commons category is recorded as William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine[21].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's relative is recorded as Henry III[23].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's sibling is recorded as Agnes of Poitou[24].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's sibling is recorded as Odo of Gascony[25].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's sibling is recorded as William VII, Duke of Aquitaine[26].
  • William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's sibling is recorded as William VI, Duke of Aquitaine[27].

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Origins and Family

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's place of birth was Poitiers[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1024[3] and 1027[8]. His father was William V, Duke of Aquitaine[10]. His mother was Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Aquitaine[11].

Career and Affiliations

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine was married to Hildegarde of Burgundy[12]. Children include Agnes of Aquitaine, Queen of Aragon and Navarre[13], a monarch[28], 1072–1097[29]; Guillaume IX[14], a troubadour[30], 1071–1127[31], of Duchy of Aquitaine[32]; Agnes of Aquitaine, Queen of León and Castile[15], an aristocrat[33], 1059–1078[34], of Duchy of Aquitaine[35]; and Beatrix of Poitiers[16], a consort[36], b. 1075[37].

Death and Burial

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine died on September 25, 1086[5]. He died in Chizé[4]. He is buried at Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf[9].

Why It Matters

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine born?

Born in Poitiers[2], William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine…

Where did William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine die?

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine died in Chizé[4].

Who were William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's parents?

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's father was William V, Duke of Aquitaine[10]. William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's mother was Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Aquitaine[11].

Who was William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine married to?

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine's spouses include Hildegarde of Burgundy[12].

What did William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine do for work?

William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine worked as aristocrat[6].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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