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William Longsword
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942
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William Longsword was the son of Rollo and the second ruler of Normandy. He was murdered at a peace conference on an island in the Somme in 942.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): WILLIAM I 'LONGSWORD', 2nd ruler (Count) OF NORMANDY (r.927-942); son of Rollo by Poppa; assassinated 942. Father of Richard I (our line). Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.