John I, Duke of Lorraine

John I (February 1346 23 September 1390) was the Duke of Lorraine from 1346 to his death. As an infant of six months, he succeeded his father, Rudolph, who was killed in the Battle of Crécy. His mother was Marie of Blois.

John I
Effigy of John I (Iean I) in Nancy
Duke of Lorraine
Reign26 August 1346 - 27 September 1390
PredecessorRudolph
SuccessorCharles II
BornFebruary 1346 (1346-02)
Died23 September 1390(1390-09-23) (aged 44)
Paris
SpouseSophie of Württemberg
IssueCharles II
Frederick, Count of Vaudémont
Isabelle
HouseHouse of Metz
FatherRudolph, Duke of Lorraine
MotherMarie of Blois
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