Counts of Leuven

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The Counts of Leuven and Brussels were originally petty barons of the central region of Belgium. They acquired great influence in the Holy Roman Empire and acquired more titles over time. In 1183, they were created Dukes of Brabant.

Counts of Leuven and Brussels:

Lambert I (+ September 12, 1015)
Henry I (1015-1038), son
Otto (1038- <1041), son
Lambert II (<1041- + June 19, 1054), second son of Lambert I
Henry II (1054-1079), son

Also landgrave of Brabant from 1085:

Henry III (1079-1095), son

Also dukes of Lower Lorraine from 1106:

Godfrey I (died January 25, 1139), second son of Henry II
Godfrey II (died June 13, 1142), son
Godfrey III (died August 21, 1190), son

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