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Which territory did Louis IV become Count of in 1345?

  • Brittany

  • Normandy

  • Hainaut

  • Anjou

Answer

The answer is Hainaut. In 1345, Louis IV inherited the County of Hainaut from his mother Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut. The County of Hainaut was a principality located in what is now southern Belgium and northern France. Louis IV's reign as Count of Hainaut was marked by territorial disputes with his neighbors, the Counts of Flanders.
Conquering the Crown: Unveiling the Reign of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Conquering the Crown: Unveiling the Reign of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor

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