Count William II of Gelre

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Count
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Duchy_of_Burgundy
gptkbp:born 1455
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Peter's_Church,_Utrecht
gptkbp:children gptkb:Catherine_of_Gelre
gptkb:William_III_of_Gelre
gptkb:John_of_Gelre
gptkb:Margaret_of_Gelre
gptkb:Adolph_of_Gelre
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Habsburg_Wars
gptkbp:died 1516
gptkbp:era Renaissance
gptkbp:father gptkb:Adolph_I,_Duke_of_Cleves
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Egmond
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Count William II of Gelre
gptkbp:knownFor Military leadership
Infrastructure development
Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Economic policies
Legal reforms
Cultural exchanges
Military alliances
Building fortifications
Promoting religious tolerance
Support for the arts
Promotion of education
Conflict with the Holy Roman Empire
Tax reforms
Diplomatic marriages
Territorial expansion
Civic leadership
Establishing alliances
Promotion of trade
Civic improvements
Strengthening local governance
Support for local nobility
Encouraging craftsmanship
Encouraging agriculture
Judicial improvements
Fostering trade routes
Diplomatic_relations_with_France
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Mary_of_Cleves
gptkbp:nationality Dutch
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Duchy_of_Gelre
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:William_I_of_Gelre
gptkbp:reign 1473
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Catherine_of_Bourbon
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Charles_of_Egmond
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Gelre
Count of Gelre