John II of Avesnes

MedievalEmperorHainaut1248 — 1304

Count of Hainaut and Holland, Avesnes dynasty.

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Quick Facts

Born

1248

Died

1304

Country

Hainaut

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score44.9

John II of Avesnes — Complete Timeline

1280 AD

Inherited County of Hainaut and HollandPolitical Action◆ Major

John II of Avesnes inherited the County of Hainaut from his mother Margaret II of Flanders, and later the County of Holland from his father John I of Avesnes. This united the two counties under the Avesnes dynasty.

InheritanceHainautHolland

Impact: regionalconstructive

1292 AD

Elected King of the RomansPolitical Action

John II of Avesnes was a candidate for the election of the King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor). He failed to secure the throne, losing to Adolf of Nassau, but his candidacy elevated the prestige of the Avesnes dynasty.

ElectionHoly Roman EmpireCandidacy

Impact: regional

1302 AD

Victory in the War of the Flemish SuccessionWar◆ Major

John II of Avesnes fought against the Dampierre faction in the War of the Flemish Succession. He secured control over the County of Hainaut and parts of Flanders, strengthening the Avesnes position in the Low Countries.

WarFlandersAvesnes

Impact: regionalconstructive