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Rudolf II di Coevorden

1192 – 1230

Dutch condottiero

CondottieroSchout
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About Rudolf II di Coevorden

Lived 1192 – 1230 (aged 37–38). Rudolf II di Coevorden was a condottiero and schout.

Rudolph van Coevorden (died 25 July 1230) was a feudal lord of the Drenthe who led a rebellion against Otto II, Bishop of Utrecht. He defeated and killed Otto at the Battle of Ane in 1228. Otto's successor, Wilbrand, initiated a crusade against the Drenthers. During a truce in 1230, Rudolph was arrested at a meeting in Hardenberg and executed.

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Important facts

Born
1192, Coevorden
Birth century
12th century
Died
25 July 1230, Hardenberg
Occupation
Condottiero, schout

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolf II di Coevorden?

Dutch condottiero

When was Rudolf II di Coevorden born?

Rudolf II di Coevorden was born in 1192 in Coevorden.

When did Rudolf II di Coevorden die?

Rudolf II di Coevorden died on 25 July 1230 in Hardenberg.

What was Rudolf II di Coevorden's occupation?

Rudolf II di Coevorden was a condottiero and schout.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolf II di Coevorden

· Wikidata: Q3230002

· DBpedia: Rudolph van Coevorden

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