Countess Elizabeth of Hainaut was a noblewoman born in the late 13th century, known for her role in the political landscape of medieval Europe. She was the daughter of Count John I of Hainaut and Countess Philippa of Luxembourg, which connected her to influential families in the region. Elizabeth married Count William II of Hainaut, strengthening alliances between their territories. Her life was marked by her involvement in the governance of Hainaut and her contributions to the cultural and social life of the time, reflecting the importance of noblewomen in medieval society.