Louis II, Count of Loon

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Louis II was count of Loon between the end of the 12th century to 1218.

He waged war against duke Henry I of Brabant for the inheritance of Albert III of Moha and the rights on Maastricht and Sint-Truiden. He had the rights of both cities, because he was regent of Duras.

Louis married Ada in 1203. Her waged war against her uncle William I of Holland, for the inheritance of Holland. His wife was taken prisoner in England, supporter the Welfs.

Louis sought support from Hugo de Pierrepont, bishop of Liège, whom he helped to win at the battle of Steppes in 1213.

Louis was poisoned in 1218.

Preceded by Ada

Count of Holland 1203 - 1207

Succeeded by William I