Floris III of Holland

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Count_Floris_IV_of_Holland
gptkbp:birth_date 1225
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:island
gptkbp:death_date 1296
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Avesnes
gptkbp:father William I, Count of Holland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Floris III of Holland
gptkbp:issues gptkb:Florence_of_Holland
gptkb:Margaret_of_Holland
gptkb:John_of_Holland
gptkb:William_II_of_Holland
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Adelaide_of_Cleves
gptkbp:notable_event Support for the arts and education
Establishment of trade routes
Battle of Woeringen
Support of the Church
Promotion of religious tolerance
Involvement in the Crusades
Promotion of public health initiatives
Support for the development of infrastructure
Support for the development of public spaces
Involvement in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire
Promotion of local governance
Support for the arts and literature
Support for the development of agriculture
Diplomatic relations with England
Construction of fortifications
Encouragement of craftsmanship
Encouragement of scientific inquiry
Support for the merchant class
Support for the establishment of universities
Support for the establishment of guilds
Strengthening of the feudal system
Support for the construction of churches
Involvement in the politics of the Low Countries
Promotion of environmental conservation.
Encouragement of maritime trade
Establishment of legal codes
Promotion of trade fairs
Promotion of civic rights
Formation of alliances with local nobility
Military campaigns against neighboring territories
Encouragement of social welfare programs
Conflict with the Counts of Flanders
Support for the Flemish in their struggles
Establishment of the Count's court
Involvement in the politics of the Netherlands
Promotion of the Dutch language
Conflict with the Bishop of Utrecht
Cultural patronage in Holland
Development of cities in Holland
Establishment of tolls and taxes
Expansion of Holland's territory
Legal reforms in Holland
Marriage alliance with Brabant
Strengthening of the Count's power
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:island
gptkbp:predecessor Floris II of Holland
gptkbp:reign_end 1289
gptkbp:reign_start 1256
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Matilda_of_Brabant
gptkbp:successor gptkb:John_I_of_Holland
gptkbp:title gptkb:Baron