William V of Auvergne

William V (c. 1000–c. 1060) was a count of Auvergne.

Life

He became count after the death of his father, Robert I of Auvergne in the 1030s.

He married Philipa, daughter of Stephen, count of Gévaudan.

At Pentecost 1059 he assisted at the coronation of Philip I.

He died around 1060.

Issue

William and Philipa had five children:

• Robert II (died 1090s), who inherited the county of Auvergne;
• Stephen;
• William;
• Pons;
• Begon.

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