Open AccessGraaf Willem I van Holland (1202-1222): ridderschap en machtspolitiek
Author(s) -
Antheun Janse
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
bmgn - low countries historical review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2211-2898
pISSN - 0165-0505
DOI - 10.18352/bmgn-lchr.5448
Subject(s) - battle , adventure , chivalry , politics , lust , power (physics) , ancient history , estate , history , art , humanities , art history , law , literature , political science , quantum mechanics , physics
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.
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