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John II (French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon), was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which killed nearly one-third to one-half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies (Grandes Compagnies) of routiers who plundered the ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · son Philip II. John II (born April 16, 1319, near Le Mans, Fr.—died April 8, 1364, London) was the king of France from 1350 to 1364. Captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers on Sept. 19, 1356, he was forced to sign the disastrous treaties of 1360 during the first phase of the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) between France and England.
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John II (April 16, 1319 – April 8, 1364), called John the Good, was Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, and Duke of Normandy from 1332, Count of Poitiers from 1344, Duke of Aquitaine from 1345, and King of France from 1350 until his death, as well as Duke of Burgundy (as John I) from 1361 to 1363. By his marriage to Joanna I, Countess of Auvergne ...
Roman Catholic. John II ( French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon ), was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death. [1] John II was succeeded by his son, Charles, who reigned as Charles V of France, known as The Wise.
Died. 8 April 1364 (1364-04-08) (aged 44) Savoy Palace, London, England. Burial. Saint Denis Basilica. Spouse. Bonne of Bohemia Joan I, Countess of Auvergne. Issue. Charles V of France Louis I, Duke of Anjou John, Duke of Berry Philip II, Duke of Burgundy Joan, Queen of Navarre Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar Isabella, Countess of Vertus. House.
"John II (French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon), was King of France from 1350 until his death. When John II came to power, France was facing several disasters: the Black Death, which killed nearly half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies (Grandes ...
Jul 28, 2020 · John II: Prisoner of War. King John II and his son Philip The Bold were captured by the English during the Battle of Poitiers. King John spent the next four years in England trying to negotiate a release and raise the ransom money. His eldest son, Charles worked on the home front trying to raise money and support for his father’s return.
