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  2. William VIII (c. 1025 – 25 September 1086), born Guy-Geoffrey (Gui-Geoffroi), was duke of Gascony (1052–1086), and then duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers (as William VI) between 1058 and 1086, succeeding his brother William VII (Pierre-Guillaume).

  3. May 21, 2023 · William VIII (c. 1025 – 25 September 1086), born Guy-Geoffrey (Gui-Geoffroi), was duke of Gascony (1052–1086), and then duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers (as William VI) between 1058 and 1086, succeeding his brother William VII (Pierre-Guillaume).

  4. The Duke of Aquitaine (Occitan: Duc d'Aquitània, French: Duc d'Aquitaine, IPA: [dyk dakitɛn]) was the ruler of the medieval region of Aquitaine (not to be confused with modern-day Aquitaine) under the supremacy of Frankish, English, and later French kings.

  5. William VIII (c. 1025 – 25 September 1086), born Guy-Geoffrey (Gui-Geoffroi), was duke of Gascony (1052–1086), and then duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers (as William VI) between 1058 and 1086, succeeding his brother William VII (Pierre-Guillaume).

  6. Feb 25, 2023 · William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine, born circa 1025, ruled as Duke of Gascony (1052-1086) and Duke of Aquitaine (1058-1086). He had three wives and at least five children, with his son William IX of Aquitaine succeeding him.

  7. Apr 24, 2018 · William VIII was key to one of the first military campaigns the Pope organised against the Muslims in Spain. This was a precursor to the Crusades. He is my 24 x great-grandfather. He was born in Aquitaine, France, between 1023 1 and 1025, as Guy d’Aquitaine 1, son of William V and his third wife, Agnes of Burgundy 1.

  8. Apr 23, 2024 · Who was William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine? William VIII, born Guy-Geoffrey, was duke of Gascony, and then duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers between 1058 and 1086, succeeding his brother William VII. Guy-Geoffroy was the youngest son of William V of Aquitaine by his third wife Agnes of Burgundy.