Avesnes family

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Avesnes
noble family
Coat of Arms
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.