William of Botron was the second son of Isabella of Botron and her husband
Bohemond of Botron. His father and his older brother John were taken prisoner by the Muslims at the
Battle of La Forbie on October 18, 1244, where they both died, whereupon William took over the lordship. In 1258, he was appointed Constable of Jerusalem. In 1262, he acted as mediator between the
Templars and the
Hospitallers. The document dated December 19, 1262, signed by him in this context, was the last sign of life from him.
Marriage and issue He was married to Agnes of Sidon, daughter of Count of Sidon
Balian Grenier, with whom he had a son: • John (died 1277), Lord of Botron, married Lucie
Embriaco of Gibelet. ==References==