John I, Duke of Brabant

John I
John I
	John going to battle, from the Codex Manesse
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	Margaret of France; Margaret of Flanders;
Issue	John II, Duke of Brabant; Margaret, German Queen; Marie, Countess of Savoy;
House	House of Reginar
Father	Henry III, Duke of Brabant
Mother	Adelaide of Burgundy
Coat of arms

John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/1253 – 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.^[1] He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince.^[2]

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^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "John I. of Brabant and Lorraine" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 445.

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[EB445-2] Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "John I. of Brabant and Lorraine" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 445.

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