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William was the son of William III Of Aquitaine and Gerloc (Adele) of Normandy. He was brother in law of Hugh I Of France , married to his sister Adelaide.


FAMILY AND CHILDREN

William married Emma Of Blois , daughter of Theobald I Of Blois and Luitgarde Of Vermandois . Their marriage was stormy, in part because of William's indulgence in the pursuit of women and wild animals. She banished his paramours, they separated twice for long periods, and finally he retired to a monastery, leaving Emma to rule Aquitaine in the name of their son until 1004. Their children were:
# William V Of Aquitaine .
# Ebles, died after 997.


SOURCES

Owen, D.D.R. ''Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen and Legend'', 1993


SEE ALSO



  Before William III
  Title1 Duke Of Aquitaine
  Years1 963&ndash995
  Title2 Count Of Poitiers
  Years2 963&ndash995