William was born in 1453 following the remarriage of his father John II of Montmorency (1401 - 1477) Marguerite Orgemont. His father decided in 1472 to disinherit his eldest son Jean de Nivelle following disputes between the first two and their son taking pro-Burgundian party. Guillaume therefore acquires the title of Baron of Montmorency in 1472 at the age of 18.
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