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Reginald II, Duke of Guelders

c. 1295–1343 · 14th century · Also known as Reinald II of Guelders, Reginald the Black

Reginald II, called the Black, was Count of Guelders from 1326 and its first duke from 1339, when Emperor Louis IV raised it to a duchy. He enlarged the territory and strengthened its finances through tolls on the Rhine. Married to Eleanor, sister of Edward III of England, he was an ally of Edward at the start of the Hundred Years' War.

Reginald II, Duke of Guelders
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Duchy of Guelders

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