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Counts and dukes of Guelders

Guelders is a historical duchy, previously county, of the Holy Roman Empire, located in the Low Countries.

before 1096–about 1129:

Gerard I

about 1129–about 1131: , son of Gerard I

Gerard II

about 1131–1182: , son of Gerard II

Henry I

1182–1207: , son of Henry I

Otto I

1207–1229: , son of Otto I

Gerard III

1229–1271: , son of Gerard III

Otto II

1271–1318: , son of Otto II

Reginald I

1318–1343: , son of Reginald I

Reginald II

Dukes[edit]

House of Wassenberg[edit]

During Reinoud II's reign, the county of Guelders was elevated to a duchy with the Wessenberg-Maccan.

Guelders in popular culture[edit]

William Thatcher, the lead character in the 2001 film A Knight's Tale played by Heath Ledger claimed to be Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein from Gelderland so as to appear to be of noble birth and thus qualify to participate in jousting.

Marek, Miroslav. . Genealogy EU.

"Geldern-Heinsberg"

Marek, Miroslav. . Genealogy EU.

"House of Egmont"

Map of Upper Guelders in 1789 – Northern Part

Map of Upper Guelders in 1789 – Southern Part