John I | |
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Duke of Brabant and Lothier | |
Reign | 1267–1294 |
Predecessor | Henry |
Successor | John II |
Duke of Limburg | |
Reign | 1288–1294 |
Predecessor | Reginald I of Guelders |
Successor | John II |
Born | 1252 |
Died | 3 May 1294 (aged 41 or 42) |
Burial | Franciscan Church, Brussels |
Spouses | |
Issue | |
House | House of Reginar |
Father | Henry III, Duke of Brabant |
Mother | Adelaide of Burgundy |
Coat of arms |
John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/53 – 3 May 1294) was Duke of Brabant (1267–1294), Lothier and Limburg (1288–1294). During the 13th century, John I was venerated as a folk hero.[1] He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince.[2]
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