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William II Count of Hainaut

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William II Count of Hainaut

Birth
Death
26 Sep 1345 (aged 37–38)
Stavoren, Sudwest Fryslan Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
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Hartwerd, Sudwest Fryslan Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands Add to Map
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William II (1307 – 26 September 1345) was Count of Hainaut from 1337 until his death. He was also Count of Holland (as William IV) and Count of Zeeland. He succeeded his father, Count William I of Hainaut. While away fighting in Prussia, the Frisians revolted. William returned home and at the Battle of Warns, he was killed.
William II (1307 – 26 September 1345) was Count of Hainaut from 1337 until his death. He was also Count of Holland (as William IV) and Count of Zeeland. He succeeded his father, Count William I of Hainaut. While away fighting in Prussia, the Frisians revolted. William returned home and at the Battle of Warns, he was killed.


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