Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion)
King of Alba from 1165 to 1214
1143 — 1214
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Alba from 1165 to 1214
Born
January 1, 1143
Died
1214 (age ~71)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician
Kingdom of ScotlandBorn in HuntingdonDied in Stirling Castle
1143
Born in Huntingdon (1143-01-01)
1165
Positionmonarch of Scotland (1165–1214)
1214
Died in Stirling Castle
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William the Lion, sometimes styled William I and also known by the nickname Garbh, 'the Rough', reigned as King of Alba from 1165 to 1214. His almost 49-year-long reign was the longest for a Scottish monarch before the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
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Who is Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion)?+
William the Lion, sometimes styled William I and also known by the nickname Garbh, 'the Rough', reigned as King of Alba from 1165 to 1214. His almost 49-year-long reign was the longest for a Scottish monarch before the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion) born?+
Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion) was born on January 1, 1143.
When did Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion) die?+
Guillaume king of Scotland (William the Lion) died in 1214, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — January 1, 1143
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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