Adelaide of Holland

Adelaide of Holland (Dutch: Aleide (Aleidis); c.1230 – buried 9 April 1284), was a Countess of Hainaut by marriage to John I, Count of Hainaut. She acted as the regent of the County of Holland during the minority of her nephew Count Floris V between 1256 and 1263.

Adelaide of Holland
Statue of Aleida of Holland
Bornc.1230
Died1284 (aged 5354)
BuriedValenciennes
Noble familyHolland
Spouse(s)John I, Count of Hainaut
Issue
FatherFloris IV, Count of Holland
MotherMatilda of Brabant

She was a daughter of Floris IV, Count of Holland and Matilda of Brabant, and a sister of William II, Count of Holland and King of Germany.

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