William d'Aumale

William d'Aumale (a.k.a. le Gros)

Count of Aumale, Lord of Holderness. Nicknamed "William le Gros" because of his weight: by 1150 he was unable to ride a horse due to his size.

Relationships

William d'Aumale

spouse

Towards Cecily Fitzduncan

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Cecily Fitzduncan

spouse

Towards William d'Aumale

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Arms of the Counts of Aumâle

Ethnicity

European

Other Ethnicities/Cultures

• French

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Count of Aumale, Lord of Holderness (from 1127) Earl of York (1138 to 1154)

Life

1108 AD 1179 AD 71 years old

Birthplace

Aumale, France

Spouses

Cecily Fitzduncan (spouse)

Siblings

Children

• Hawise of Aumâle

Weight

Fat