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William I of Berg
William I of Berg (c. 1242 – 16 April 1308) was the son of Count Adolf VII of Berg and of Margaret of Hochstaden.
Upon the death of his brother, Count Adolf VIII of Berg, William succeeded as Count of Berg. Formerly serving as a monk, he was absolved of his religious vows by the pope in order to take the position. His tenure was notable due to increased and constant conflict with the Archbishop of Cologne. In 1300 he supported King Albert I of
- † (4 Dec 1557 Appointed – 25 Oct 1566 Resigned)
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- John William of Juliers-Cleves-Berg † (28 Apr 1574 Appointed – 18 May 1585 Resigned)
- Ernest of Bavaria † (18 May 1585 Appointed – 17 Feb 1612 Died)
- Ferdinand I of Bavaria † (18 Feb 1612 Confirmed – 13 Sep 1650 Died)
- Bernard von Galen † (14 Nov 1650 Appointed – 19 Sep 1678 Died