He became count after the death of his father, Robert I of Auvergne in the 1030s. He married Philipa, daughter of Stephen, count of Gévaudan. At Pentecost 1059 he assisted at the coronation of Philip I. He died around 1060. == Issue ==
Issue
William and Philipa had five children: • Robert II (died 1090s), who inherited the county of Auvergne; • Stephen; • William; • Pons; • Begon. : == References ==