Various historians call the first Anglo-Norman king Wilhelm, William, Guillaume, Guillaume.
| October 31, 2020 | Education
Various historians call the first Anglo-Norman king Wilhelm, William, Guillaume, Guillaume. Which of these pronunciations is the most accurate?
Guillaume – 11th century French pronunciation. Guillaume is a modern French pronunciation. William is a modern English pronunciation. Wilhelm is a German pronunciation that is closest to the original Germanic name meaning “free helmet”.
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