Margaret II of Avesnes

MedievalEmperorHainaut1311 — 1356

Countess who ceded Holland to the Wittelsbachs.

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Quick Facts

Born

1311

Died

1356

Country

Hainaut

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score38.1

Margaret II of Avesnes — Complete Timeline

1345 AD

Inherited Counties of Hainaut, Holland, and ZeelandPolitical Action◆ Major

Margaret II inherited the counties of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland after the death of her brother William II at the Battle of Warns. She became the last Avesnes ruler of these territories.

InheritanceAvesnesHainaut

Impact: regional

1350 AD

Conflict with the Wittelsbachs over HollandWar◆ Major

Margaret II fought a war against her son William I of Bavaria (Wittelsbach) for control of Holland and Zeeland. The conflict ended with the Treaty of 1354, where she ceded these territories to William.

WarWittelsbachSuccession

Impact: regionaldestructive

1354 AD

Ceded Holland and Zeeland to the WittelsbachsPolitical Action◆ Major

Margaret II of Avesnes, Countess of Hainaut, ceded the counties of Holland and Zeeland to her son William I of Bavaria (Wittelsbach) after a period of conflict. This transfer ended Avesnes rule in Holland and Zeeland.

CessionWittelsbachHolland

Impact: regionaldestructive