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William V

duke of Aquitaine

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history of Aquitaine

  • France
    In France: The principalities of the south

    …and again, more imposingly, under William V (994/5–1029), who was acclaimed as one of the greatest rulers of his day and even offered the imperial crown in 1024. An advocate of religious reform, William sought to strengthen his control over Aquitaine by promoting alliances with the monasteries and imposing his…

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