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William Clito defeated Thierry of Alsace in a battle over the succession to the title of Count of Flanders.
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William Clito
Count of Flanders from 1127 to 1128
William Clito was a member of the House of Normandy who ruled the County of Flanders from 1127 until his death and unsuccessfully claimed the Duchy of Normandy. As the son of Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, William Clito was seen as a candidate to…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Axspoele
Battle in 1128
The Battle of Axspoele took place on 21 June 1128 on the landed estate of the lords of Axpoele in the County of Flanders between William Clito and Thierry of Alsace. The two men were rivals for the title of Count of Flanders. William had been appointed to the title by Louis VI…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Thierry, Count of Flanders
Count of Flanders from 1128 to 1168
Theoderic, commonly known as Thierry of Alsace, was the fifteenth count of Flanders from 1128 to 1168. With a record of four campaigns in the Levant and Africa, he had a rare and distinguished record of commitment to crusading.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Count of Flanders
Ruler or sub-ruler of the county of Flanders
The count of Flanders was the ruler or sub-ruler of the county of Flanders, beginning in the 9th century. Later, the title would be held for a time, by the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. During the French Revolution, in 1790, the county of Flanders was annexed to…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)