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John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/1253 – 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. He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince.
Dec 16, 2022 · John I of Brabant, also called John the Victorious (Leuven 1252/1253 – May 3, 1294 in Leuven) was Duke of Brabant (1267–1294), Lothier and Limburg (1288–1294). He was the son of Henry III, Duke of Brabant and Aleidis of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy.
- Leuven, Flanders
- April 03, 1253
- "John the Victorious"
- Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/1253 – 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. He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince. Quick Facts Duke of Brabant and Lothier, Reign ... Close. Life
John I (1267–1294) John II (1294–1312) John III (1312–1355) Joanna (1355–1406) House of Burgundy. Dukes of Brabant, Dukes of Lothier and Dukes of Limburg : Anthony, Duke of Brabant (1406–1415) (inherited title from his aunt, Joanna) John IV, Duke of Brabant (1415–1427) Philip I of Saint-Pol (1427–1430)
…during the 13th century, while John I, Duke of Brabant, sought expansion toward the Rhine valley, which offered protection for the growing trade that moved from Cologne overland through Brabant. Duke John II, however, left such formidable debts that Brabant merchants were arrested abroad, which made them claim control over…
When Johanna, the daughter of John III, and her husband, Duke Wenceslas of Luxembourg, acceded to the duchy of Brabant, they granted the charter of rights known as the Joyeuse Entrée ( q.v.; Jan. 3, 1356).
JOHN I. (d. 1294), duke of Brabant and Lorraine, surnamed the Victorious, one of the most gifted and chivalrous princes of his time, was the second son of Duke Henry III. and Aleidis of Burgundy. In 1267 his elder brother Henry, being infirm of mind and body, was deposed in his favour.