House Of Avesnes
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.
Read more about House Of Avesnes: Origin of The House: Feud Between Dampierre and Avesnes
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