John I, Duke of Brabant
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.
| John I | |
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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 |
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| House | House of Reginar |
| Father | Henry III, Duke of Brabant |
| Mother | Adelaide of Burgundy |
| Coat of arms | |
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