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William Adelin

Duke of Normandy · Lived 1103 to 1120 · aged 17

William Ætheling (Middle English: [ˈwiliəm ˈaðəliŋɡ], Old English: [ˈæðeliŋɡ]; 5 August 1103 - 25 November 1120), commonly called Adelin was the son of Henry I of England by his wife Matilda of Scotland, and was thus heir apparent to the English throne.

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His early death without issue caused a succession crisis, now known in English history as the Anarchy.

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Lived 1103 to 1120 · aged 17