Graaf Willem I van Holland (1202-1222): ridderschap en machtspolitiek
Count William I of Holland (1203-1222): Chivalry and Power Politics William I, Count of Holland (1203-1222) is generally known as a chivalric prince who was more interested in the international theatre of war than in governing his own estate. William did indeed participate in two crusades (1189-1191 and 1217-1219), one major 'European' battle (Bouvines 1214) and a French invasion in England (1216). However, these 'chivalric' activities did not stem from sheer personal impetuosity and a lust for adventure. In all cases, political motives played a role. Chivalric behavior went hand in hand with... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2001 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | BMGN: Low Countries Historical Review, Vol 116, Iss 2 (2001) |
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Schlagwörter: | Count William I / Formation of Nation / History of Low Countries - Benelux Countries / DH1-925 |
Sprache: | Englisch Niederländisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-29073063 |
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Count William I of Holland (1203-1222): Chivalry and Power Politics William I, Count of Holland (1203-1222) is generally known as a chivalric prince who was more interested in the international theatre of war than in governing his own estate. William did indeed participate in two crusades (1189-1191 and 1217-1219), one major 'European' battle (Bouvines 1214) and a French invasion in England (1216). However, these 'chivalric' activities did not stem from sheer personal impetuosity and a lust for adventure. In all cases, political motives played a role. Chivalric behavior went hand in hand with pragmatic power politics.