Battle of Vlaardingen
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The Battle of Vlaardingen was fought on 29 July 1018 between troops of the Holy Roman Empire and West Frisia. As a result of a trade dispute, Emperor Henry II sent an army towards West Frisia to subdu
Romanticised 19th-century painting of the Battle of Vlaardingen by Barend Wijnveld.
Dirk III of Holland
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Dirk III was the count with jurisdiction over what would become the county of Holland, often referred to in this period as "West Frisia", from 993 to 27 May 1039. Until 1005, this was under regency of
Battle of Vlaardingen
…later become known as the County of Holland). As a result of a trade dispute, Emperor Henry II sent an army towards West Frisia to subdue the rebellious Count Dirk III. However, the Imperial army was decisively defeated and fled in panic. Knowledge of the battle is based on three chronicles, written shortly after the…
Dirk III, Count of Holland depicted by Hendrik van Heessel