Difference between revisions of "William I de Champlitte"
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In Autumn [[1204]], after the fall of [[Constantinople]], he followed Boniface de Montferrat in his campaign to conquer Greece. | In Autumn [[1204]], after the fall of [[Constantinople]], he followed Boniface de Montferrat in his campaign to conquer Greece. | ||
| − | In [[1205]], William I de Champlitte, with [[Geoffrey I Villehardouin]] conquered [[Morea]] ([[Peloponnese]]). He was one of the protagonists in the [[battle of the Koundouros olive grove]]. | + | In [[1205]], William I de Champlitte, with [[Geoffrey I de Villehardouin]] conquered [[Morea]] ([[Peloponnese]]). He was one of the protagonists in the [[battle of the Koundouros olive grove]]. |
He was appointed by Pope Innocent III "Ruler of all Achaea". | He was appointed by Pope Innocent III "Ruler of all Achaea". | ||
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Before he left, William appointed his nephew [[Hugh de Champlitte]] as his [[Viceroy]] in Greece. | Before he left, William appointed his nephew [[Hugh de Champlitte]] as his [[Viceroy]] in Greece. | ||
| − | Because his grandfather was the Count of Champagne, William I de Champlitte was affectionately known as Campanezis ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Καμπανεζης). The Champlitte family were known in Greece as "Samplittes" <ref> Οι | + | Because his grandfather was the Count of Champagne, William I de Champlitte was affectionately known as Campanezis ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Καμπανεζης). The Champlitte family were known in Greece as "Samplittes" <ref> Οι Βυζαντινοί στο Φραγκικό Πριγκιπάτο της Αχαΐας. Μαρία Ντούρου-Ηλιοπούλου. 3.- Το Βυζάντιο και οι Ξένοι. Ίδρυμα Γουλανδρή-Χορν</ref>, The surname Samplittis ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Σαμπλίττης), may still exist in Greece. |
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Latest revision as of 21:04, February 13, 2009
William I de Champlitte. First Prince of Achaia (born in France before 1170; died 1209 in Apulia on his way to France).
He was a son of Edward I de Champlitte, Count of Upper Burgundy, grandson of Hugh I, Count of Champagne. He participated in the third Crusade, assisting Boniface de Montferrat and Baldwin of Flanders to bridge their differences. In Autumn 1204, after the fall of Constantinople, he followed Boniface de Montferrat in his campaign to conquer Greece.
In 1205, William I de Champlitte, with Geoffrey I de Villehardouin conquered Morea (Peloponnese). He was one of the protagonists in the battle of the Koundouros olive grove. He was appointed by Pope Innocent III "Ruler of all Achaea".
In 1208, WIlliam older brother died and he was forced to return to Burgundy, France, to claim his inheritance. Unfortunately, in 1209, William died in Apulia, Italy on his way to France.
Before he left, William appointed his nephew Hugh de Champlitte as his Viceroy in Greece.
Because his grandfather was the Count of Champagne, William I de Champlitte was affectionately known as Campanezis (Greek: Καμπανεζης). The Champlitte family were known in Greece as "Samplittes" [1], The surname Samplittis (Greek: Σαμπλίττης), may still exist in Greece.
References
- ↑ Οι Βυζαντινοί στο Φραγκικό Πριγκιπάτο της Αχαΐας. Μαρία Ντούρου-Ηλιοπούλου. 3.- Το Βυζάντιο και οι Ξένοι. Ίδρυμα Γουλανδρή-Χορν