John I, Duke of Brabant

John I
John going to battle, from the Codex Manesse
Duke of Brabant and Lothier
Reign1267–1294
PredecessorHenry
SuccessorJohn II
Duke of Limburg
Reign1288–1294
PredecessorReginald I of Guelders
SuccessorJohn II
Born1252
Died3 May 1294 (aged 41 or 42)
Burial
Franciscan Church, Brussels
Spouses
Issue
HouseHouse of Reginar
FatherHenry III, Duke of Brabant
MotherAdelaide of Burgundy
Coat of armsJohn I's signature

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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "John I. of Brabant and Lorraine" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 445.