Deaths on January 28

William II of Holland

Died on January 28, 1256

William II, Count of Holland, King of Germany (b. 1227)

William II (February 1227 – 28 January 1256) was the count of Holland and Zeeland from 1234 until his death. He was elected anti-king of Germany in 1248 and ruled as sole king from 1254 onwards.

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William II of Holland
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