William VII of Montpellier

William VII of Montpellier
Born c.1131
Château de Gallargues, near Montpellier
Died c.1172
Noble family Guilhem dynasty
Spouse(s) Matilda of Burgundy
Father William VI of Montpellier
Mother Sibylle

William VII of Montpellier was the eldest son of William VI and of his wife Sibylle.

Aged around 15, he inherited the lordship of Montpellier from his father in 1146 under the tutelage of his grandmother, Ermessende of Melgueil. In 1156 he married Matilda of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy.

He fell ill in 1171 and made his will on St Michael's day (29 September 1171), appointing his brother Gui Guerrejat and John of Montlaur, bishop of Maguelonne, as joint guardians of his young sons. He probably died in 1172.

He and Matilda had nine children:

Titles of nobility
Preceded by
William VI
Lord of Montpellier
1146 – c. 1172
Succeeded by
William VIII


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