Dietrich VII (1256–1305) was Count of Cleves from 1275 through 1305. He was the son of Dietrich VI, Count of Cleves and his wife Aleidis von Heinsberg. Dietrich adopted the strategy used in Holland, in the county of Cleves, methodically reclaiming territory with dikes and settling new residents.

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Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Duchy of Cleves
Born: 1256
Died: October 4, 1305

Family

Margareta van Gelrespouse Margaret von Habsburg-Kyburgspouse Otto, Count of Cleveschild Dietrich VIII, Count of Cleveschild John of Cleveschild Anna von Klevechild Katharina von Klevechild Adelheid von Klevechild Margaret von Klevechild Eberhard von Klevechild Marie von Klevechild Anne von Klevechild

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Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Duchy of Cleves
Born: 1256
Died: October 4, 1305

Family