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 …

On March 25, 1252, William was recognized as king by Albert, duke of Saxony, and by John and Otto, margraves of Brandenburg; further support came in 1254, from the Rhenish League of …

William II became Count of Holland in 1256, succeeding his father. His ascent to power was marked by political maneuvering, including securing his position against rival claimants.

As a little boy of seven Count William succeeded his father Florent IV after he had been killed in a tournament in 1234. In 1247 he was made a pretender by his uncle Henry II of Brabant for the …

With the help of Henry II, Duke of Brabant and the archbishop of Cologne, he was elected in 1247 as king of Germany after Emperor Frederick II was excommunicated.

With the help of Henry II, Duke of Brabant and the archbishop of Cologne, he was elected in 1247 as king of Germany after Emperor Frederick II was excommunicated.

William II of Holland (February 1227 - 28 January 1256) was a Count of Holland and Zeeland (1235-56). He was elected as German anti-king in 1247 and remained king until his death.

William II 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.

Also known as William II, Count of Holland and King of the Romans primary name: William II other name: (Count of) Holland other name: Willem II Details individual; ruler; Dutch; Male Other …

In March 1888, Wilhelm's father, Frederick William, ascended the German and Prussian thrones as Frederick III. Frederick died just 99 days later, and his son succeeded him as Wilhelm II.