Avesnes family

Avesnes
noble family
Coat of Arms
CountryFrance, Netherlands
Founded11th century
FounderFastré I d'Oisy
Final rulerMargaret II, Countess of Hainaut
Dissolution14th century

The Avesnes family played an important role during the Middle Ages. The family has its roots in the small village Avesnes-sur-Helpe, in the north of France.

One branch produced a number of Counts of Holland during the 13th century. The family died out in the 16th century.

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