Count of Holland (from 1234), the son of Floris IV. In 1252 he married Elisabeth of Brunswick-Lüneburg. He started his rule as ward of his uncles, first issuing proclamations in his own name at the age of 13. He supported Innocent IV against Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, and in 1247, after being elected King of the Romans, took Aachen and was crowned there the next year. After refusing to pay homage to Margaret of Constantinople for Zeeland, he defeated her in 1253. He was invited to Rome to be crowned emperor, but wished to subdue the West Frisians before leaving; en route he fell through the ice and was killed by his enemies. He founded the Court at The Hague, of which the Ridderzaal was part.
William II can refer to several European monarchs :
William II, German Emperor, King of Prussia (1859-1941) King William II of England (1056-1100) King William II of the Netherlands (1792-1849) King William II of Württemberg King William II of Sicily King William II of Scotland (1650-1702) , also known as King William III of England and Stadtholder William III of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange Count William II of Holland (1228-1256) , elected King of Germany in 1247 Stadtholder William II of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange (1626-1650)In Africa, the title refers to:
William II of Bimbia (r. 1887–1882)Other noblemen who were known as William II were:
William II of Aquitaine William II Villehardouin William II Longespee| This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. |
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