William Clito
Nobleman and claimant to English throne
Born
1102
923 years ago
Died
July 28th, 1128
896 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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William Clito was an English nobleman born to Sybilla of Conversano. He held the title of Count of Flanders and was the nephew of King Henry I of England. His claim to the English throne emerged from his lineage, leading to his involvement in the political intrigues of the time. Clito participated in military campaigns in England and Normandy, aiming to assert his position and influence during a period of political instability. His ambitions ultimately ended in his death at the Battle of Tinchebray. His legacy is tied to the contentious nature of succession in early 12th-century England, as well as wider conflicts in Norman power dynamics.
Claimed the English throne
Battled at the Battle of Tinchebray
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