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'''Duke William II of [[Bavaria-Straubing]]''' was also count '''William VI of [[Holland]]''', count '''William IV of [[County of Hainaut|Hainaut]]''' and count '''William V of [[Zeeland]]'''. He ruled from 1404 to his death in 1417. William was a son of [[Albert I, Duke of Bavaria|Albert I]] and married to Margaret, sister of [[John the Fearless]]. |
'''Duke William II of [[Bavaria-Straubing]]''' was also count '''William VI of [[Holland]]''', count '''William IV of [[County of Hainaut|Hainaut]]''' and count '''William V of [[Zeeland]]'''. He ruled from 1404 to his death in 1417 when he died from a dog bite. William was a son of [[Albert I, Duke of Bavaria|Albert I]] and married to Margaret, sister of [[John the Fearless]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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William, allied with the Hooks, was in conflict with his father until 1394. In 1404 he succeeded him as Count of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut and duke of Bavaria-Straubing. |
William, allied with the Hooks, was in conflict with his father until 1394. In 1404 he succeeded him as Count of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut and duke of Bavaria-Straubing. |
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In 1408 on the field of Othée William and John of Burgundy defeated together with [[Louis VII, Duke of Bavaria]] the citizens of [[Liège (city)|Liege]] who revolted against William's brother [[John, Duke of Bavaria-Straubing|John of Bavaria]], the [[bishop of Liège]]. As a result he was no longer, as count of Hainault, obliged to pay homage to the bishop. William's reign was marked by internal strife within the county of Holland. In particular, Lord John of [[Arkel]] supported William's enemies in Holland. Arkel became a part of Holland in 1412 at which point John accepted his defeat at the hands of William. |
In 1408 on the field of Othée William and John of Burgundy defeated together with [[Louis VII, Duke of Bavaria]] the citizens of [[Liège (city)|Liege]] who revolted against William's brother [[John, Duke of Bavaria-Straubing|John of Bavaria]], the [[bishop of Liège]]. As a result he was no longer, as count of Hainault, obliged to pay homage to the bishop. William's reign was marked by internal strife within the county of Holland. In particular, Lord John of [[Arkel]] supported William's enemies in Holland. Arkel became a part of Holland in 1412 at which point John accepted his defeat at the hands of William. |
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William claimed [[Friesland]] as the count of Holland. [[William V, Count of Hainaut|Duke William I of Bavaria-Straubing]] had previously sent five expeditions to conquer Friesland. Only [[Stavoren]] was captured in 1398. William II also sent expeditions to the region but Stavoren was regained by the Frisians in 1414. Prior to his death, William ensured his nobles swore allegiance to his only daughter, [[Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut|Jacqueline]]. |
William claimed [[Friesland]] as the count of Holland. [[William V, Count of Hainaut|Duke William I of Bavaria-Straubing]] had previously sent five expeditions to conquer Friesland. Only [[Stavoren]] was captured in 1398. William II also sent expeditions to the region but Stavoren was regained by the Frisians in 1414. Prior to his death, William ensured his nobles swore allegiance to his only daughter, [[Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut|Jacqueline]]. |
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However, on William's death in 1417, a war of succession broke out between his brother John, the bishop of Liège and his daughter [[Jacqueline of Hainaut]]. This would be the last episode of the [[Hook and Cod wars]] and finally place Holland and Hainaut into Burgundian hands. The duchy of Bavaria-Straubing was divided between the dukes of Bavaria, the major portion went to Bavaria-Munich in 1429. |
However, on William's death in 1417, a war of succession broke out between his brother John, the bishop of Liège and his daughter [[Jacqueline of Hainaut]]. This would be the last episode of the [[Hook and Cod wars]] and finally place Holland and Hainaut into Burgundian hands. The duchy of Bavaria-Straubing was divided between the dukes of Bavaria, the major portion went to Bavaria-Munich in 1429. |
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Revision as of 12:20, 22 October 2008
Duke William II of Bavaria-Straubing was also count William VI of Holland, count William IV of Hainaut and count William V of Zeeland. He ruled from 1404 to his death in 1417 when he died from a dog bite. William was a son of Albert I and married to Margaret, sister of John the Fearless.
Biography
William, allied with the Hooks, was in conflict with his father until 1394. In 1404 he succeeded him as Count of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut and duke of Bavaria-Straubing.
In 1408 on the field of Othée William and John of Burgundy defeated together with Louis VII, Duke of Bavaria the citizens of Liege who revolted against William's brother John of Bavaria, the bishop of Liège. As a result he was no longer, as count of Hainault, obliged to pay homage to the bishop. William's reign was marked by internal strife within the county of Holland. In particular, Lord John of Arkel supported William's enemies in Holland. Arkel became a part of Holland in 1412 at which point John accepted his defeat at the hands of William.
William claimed Friesland as the count of Holland. Duke William I of Bavaria-Straubing had previously sent five expeditions to conquer Friesland. Only Stavoren was captured in 1398. William II also sent expeditions to the region but Stavoren was regained by the Frisians in 1414. Prior to his death, William ensured his nobles swore allegiance to his only daughter, Jacqueline.
However, on William's death in 1417, a war of succession broke out between his brother John, the bishop of Liège and his daughter Jacqueline of Hainaut. This would be the last episode of the Hook and Cod wars and finally place Holland and Hainaut into Burgundian hands. The duchy of Bavaria-Straubing was divided between the dukes of Bavaria, the major portion went to Bavaria-Munich in 1429.
