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Jacqueline (Dutch: Jacoba; French: Jacqueline; German: Jakobäa; 15 July 1401 – 8 October 1436), of the House of Wittelsbach, was a noblewoman who ruled the counties of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut in the Low Countries from 1417 to 1433.
Dec 26, 2021 · Jacqueline of Hainault was born in The Hague in 1401. She was born into an illustrious family. Her father was William, Duke of Bavaria, her mother was Margaret of Burgundy, daughter of Duke Philip II Duke of Burgundy and a sister of John the Fearless.
Jul 4, 2015 · When Count William died only 2 months after her husband, on 31st May 1417, Jacqueline was accepted as Countess of Hainault; however Holland and Zeeland recognised her uncle John of Bavaria, backed by Sigismund, as their count.
May 17, 2023 · Jacqueline of Wittelsbach (Dutch: Jacoba van Beieren; French: Jacqueline de Bavière) (16 August 1401 ? 8 October 1436) was Duchess of Bavaria-Straubing, Countess of Hainaut and Holland from 1417 to 1432.
Jacqueline of Hainault was a powerful noblewoman and a talented military leader who inherited the counties of Hainault and Holland from her father. She married four times, fought for her rights against the duke of Burgundy, and was imprisoned and forced to surrender her lands.
Sep 22, 2014 · The most famous inhabitant of the Castle is Jacqueline (or in Dutch Jacoba) of Bavaria. She was born in the castle of Le Quesnoy in Hainaut and was baptised on 16 July 1401. She was the only daughter of William II, Duke of Bavaria and Margaret of Burgundy. Jacqueline was famously married four times.
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Aug 24, 2016 · Jacqueline was a countess of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland who fought to recover her inheritance from her uncle and cousin. She also married two dukes of Gloucester and was imprisoned by Philip the Good of Burgundy.
