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Avesnes | |
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noble family | |
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Country | France, Netherlands |
Founded | 11th century |
Founder | Fastré I d'Oisy |
Final ruler | Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut |
Dissolution | 14th century |
The Avesnes family played an important role during the Middle Ages. The family has its roots in the small village Avesnes-sur-Helpe, in the north of France.
One branch produced a number of Counts of Holland during the 13th century. The family died out in the 16th century.
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