William II, Count of Hainaut
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Count
|
| gptkbp:born |
c. 1280
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Saint_Peter's_Church,_Ghent
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| gptkbp:died |
1337
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:William_I,_Count_of_Hainaut
|
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Avesnes
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William II, Count of Hainaut
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Cultural patronage
Marriage alliances Support of the arts Support of the arts and culture Support of the Church Promotion of religious tolerance Promotion of trade and commerce Support of the arts and sciences Involvement in the Hundred Years' War Promotion of public health initiatives Promotion of social welfare programs Involvement in regional politics Support of local nobility Promotion of cultural heritage preservation Promotion of literacy and education Promotion of local governance Development of infrastructure Promotion of chivalric values Promotion of community engagement Support of historical documentation Promotion of environmental stewardship Encouragement of craftsmanship Encouragement of agricultural development Support of the local economy Support of the merchant class Strengthening of feudal ties Promotion of civic rights Support of local economies Support of local artisans Support of local festivals Support of the local clergy Crisis management during famines Establishment of public works Establishment of trade fairs Promotion of inter-regional cooperation Establishment of legal reforms Support of military orders Support of the local judiciary Support of the university system Diplomatic_relations_with_France Conflict_with_the_County_of_Flanders Strengthening_the_County_of_Hainaut Military_campaigns_in_Flanders Establishment_of_the_Hainaut_court_system |
| gptkbp:mother |
Joan of Valois
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:William_I,_Count_of_Hainaut
|
| gptkbp:reign |
1304-1337
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Joan of Avesnes
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:William_III,_Count_of_Hainaut
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Count_of_Namur
gptkb:Count_of_Hainaut gptkb:Count_of_Rethel gptkb:Count_of_Franche-Comté Count of Nevers |