William I of Montpellier

William I (or in Occitan: Guilhem I) was the founder of a dynasty which bears his name, the Guilhems, Lords of Montpellier. He received his fief (a manor) of Monspestularius (Montpellier) on 26 November 985 from Bernard, Count of Mauguio, with the permission of Ricuin, Bishop of Maguelone.

William I
Lord of Montpellier
Tenure985 – 1025
SuccessorWilliam II of Montpellier
HouseGuilhem
ReligionRoman Catholicism

Without descendants after his death, his nephew Guilhem II of Montpellier succeeded him.

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Preceded by
(first)
Lords of Montpellier
26 November 986 – 1019
Succeeded by