William Adelin
| William Adelin | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Normandy | |
| Born | 5 August 1103 Winchester, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 25 November 1120 (aged 17) near Barfleur, Duchy of Normandy |
| Spouse | |
| House | Normandy |
| Father | Henry I of England |
| Mother | Matilda of Scotland |
William Ætheling (Middle English: [ˈwiliəm ˈaðəliŋɡ], Old English: [ˈæðeliŋɡ]; 5 August 1103 – 25 November 1120), commonly called Adelin (sometimes Adelinus, Adelingus, A(u)delin or other Latinised Norman-French variants of Ætheling), was the son of Henry I of England by his wife Matilda of Scotland, and was thus heir apparent to the English throne. His early death without issue caused a succession crisis, now known in English history as the Anarchy.