Counts of Leuven
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The Counts of Leuven and Brussels were originally petty barons of the central region of Belgium. They acquired great influence in the Holy Roman Empire and acquired more titles over time. In 1183, they were created Dukes of Brabant.
Counts of Leuven and Brussels:
- Lambert I (d. September 12, 1015)
- Henry I (1015-1038), son
- legendary: Otto (1038 ?), son ?
- Lambert II (1038- d. June 19, 1054), second son of Lambert I
- Henry II (1054-1079), son
Also landgrave of Brabant from 1085/1086:
- Henry III (1079-1095), son
Also dukes of Lower Lorraine from 1106:
- Godfrey I (d. January 25, 1139), second son of Henry II
- Godfrey II (d. June 13, 1142), son
- Godfrey III (d. August 21, 1190), son