William Iron Arm

William Iron Arm
Statue of William Iron Arm outside Coutances Cathedral
Count of Apulia
Reign1042 - 1046
SuccessorDrogo
Died1046
Noble familyHauteville
Spouse(s)Guida of Sorrento
FatherTancred
MotherMuriella

William of Hauteville (died 1046), better known with his nickname, William Iron Arm, was a Norman military leader and the first Count of Apulia. He initiated the series of fortunes of the House of Hauteville.

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