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John's skull seen by Francis I. In 1521, during a visit by Francis I of France to the Burgundian capital, a monk presented the skull of John the Fearless to the King of France, saying to him, "Sire, this is the hole through which the English entered France." Notes
- September 10, 1419; 604 years ago
- Tanneguy du Chastel, Jean Louvet, and their men-at-arms
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In the midst of these power struggles, Philip's successor, John the Fearless, dispatched a group of servants to murder the unpopular Louis. Following the murder, John openly bragged about it. Due to the assassination, the court conflict grew into open warfare, and ultimately in the assassination of John the Fearless himself twelve years later.
Profession: Duke of Burgundy. Biography: John the Fearless ruled the Duchy of Burgundy 1404-1419 with ruthlessness and cunning and played a major role in the politics of France in the 15th century. He inherited the title after the death of his father Philip the Bold, who was part of the royal house of Valois as the son of French King John II.
John the Fearless. John the Fearless, 1371–1419, duke of Burgundy (1404–19); son of Philip the Bold. He fought against the Turks at Nikopol in 1396 and was a prisoner for a year until he was ransomed. He continued his father's feud with Louis, duc d' Orléans, brother of King Charles VI, and became popular by advocating governmental reforms.
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Nov 8, 2021 · John the Fearless. Son of Duke Philip the Bold and Margaret III of Flanders, John was born in the Ducal Palace at Dijon on 28th May 1371. A diplomatic union was arranged for him to Margaret of Bavaria, with the marriage taking place in 1385. As heir to the Duchy of Burgundy, John led forces in France’s army as they supported the Hungarians ...
Quick Reference. (1371–1419), Duke of Burgundy, born in Dijon, the son of Duke Philip the Bold (Philippe le Hardi); from 1384, when his maternal grandfather died, he was known as the count ... From: John the Fearless in The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance ». Subjects: History — Early Modern History (1500 to 1700)
