John I, Duke of Lorraine

John I
Effigy of John I (Iean I) in Nancy
Duke of Lorraine
Reign26 August 1346 - 27 September 1390
PredecessorRudolph
SuccessorCharles II
BornFebruary 1346 (1346-02)
Died23 September 1390(1390-09-23) (aged 44)
Paris
SpouseSophie of Württemberg
IssueCharles II
Frederick, Count of Vaudémont
Isabelle
HouseHouse of Metz
FatherRudolph, Duke of Lorraine
MotherMarie of Blois

John I (February 1346 – 23 September 1390) was the Duke of Lorraine from 1346 to his death.[1] As an infant of six months, he succeeded his father, Rudolph, who was killed in the Battle of Crécy.[2] His mother was Marie of Blois.[2]

  1. ^ Bogdan 2007, p. 284.
  2. ^ a b Bogdan 2007, p. 57-58.