The Counts of Holland and Geldern, between whose territories the lands of the Bishops of Utrecht lay, also sought to acquire influence over the filling of the episcopal see. This often led to disputes and consequently the Holy See frequently interfered in the election.
the counts of holland and geldern between whose territories the lands of the bishops of utrecht lay also sought to acquire influence over the filling of the episcopal see this often led to disputes and consequently the holy see frequently interfered in the election