William of Holland

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1227 — 1256

Anti-king who drowned in a frozen lake.

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Quick Facts

Born

1227

Died

1256

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score39.9

William of Holland — Complete Timeline

1247 AD

Elected Anti-King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

William of Holland was elected anti-king of Germany by the papal faction opposing Conrad IV. This election was part of the conflict between the Hohenstaufen dynasty and the Papacy, with William serving as a rival claimant to the German throne.

ElectionAnti-kingPapal Conflict

Impact: regional

1248 AD

Crowned King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

William of Holland was crowned King of Germany in Aachen by the Archbishop of Cologne. This coronation solidified his position as the papal-backed rival to Conrad IV, though his authority was limited to parts of western Germany.

CoronationAnti-kingGermany

Impact: regional

1256 AD

Drowned in a Frozen LakeOther◆ Major

William of Holland drowned after falling through ice on a frozen lake near Hoogwoud in the Netherlands. His death ended his reign as anti-king and contributed to the ongoing instability of the Great Interregnum.

DeathAccidentGreat Interregnum

Impact: regionaltragic