Jean II de Croÿ

Belgian noble (1395-1473)
Person human Q969836
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Jean II de Croÿ

Summary

Jean II de Croÿ is a human[1]. He was born in Dijon[2]. He was born on 1395[3]. He died in Valenciennes[4]. He died on March 25, 1473[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean II de Croÿ was born in Dijon[2].
  • Jean II de Croÿ passed away in Valenciennes[4].
  • Jean II de Croÿ was born on 1395[3].
  • Jean II de Croÿ died on March 25, 1473[5].
  • Jean II de Croÿ is buried at Q95380[8].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's father was Jean I de Croÿ[9].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's mother was Marie de Craon, Dame de Thou-sur-Marne[10].
  • A child of Jean II de Croÿ was Philip I of Croÿ-Chimay[11].
  • A child of Jean II de Croÿ was Jacob van Croÿ[12].
  • A child of Jean II de Croÿ was Q22919574[13].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's professions included politician[6].
  • Jean II de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].
  • Jean II de Croÿ is recorded as male[15].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's family is recorded as House of Croÿ[17].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's noble title is recorded as Count of Chimay[18].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's Commons category is recorded as Jean II de Croÿ[19].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's given name is recorded as Jan[20].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean II de Croÿ'}[22].
  • Jean II de Croÿ's sibling is recorded as Antoine I de Croÿ[23].

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Origins and Family

Jean II de Croÿ's place of birth was Dijon[2]. He was born on 1395[3]. His father was Jean I de Croÿ[9]. His mother was Marie de Craon, Dame de Thou-sur-Marne[10].

Career and Affiliations

Jean II de Croÿ's professions included politician[6].

Recognition

Jean II de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].

Personal Life

Children include Philip I of Croÿ-Chimay[11], a chamberlain[24], 1436–1482[25], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26]; Jacob van Croÿ[12], a prelate[27], 1436–1516[28]; and Q22919574[13], a diplomat[29].

Death and Burial

Jean II de Croÿ died on March 25, 1473[5]. He died in Valenciennes[4]. Burial took place at Q95380[8].

Why It Matters

Jean II de Croÿ ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Jean II de Croÿ born?

Jean II de Croÿ was born in Dijon[2].

Where did Jean II de Croÿ die?

Jean II de Croÿ died in Valenciennes[4].

Who were Jean II de Croÿ's parents?

Jean II de Croÿ's father was Jean I de Croÿ[9]. Jean II de Croÿ's mother was Marie de Craon, Dame de Thou-sur-Marne[10].

What did Jean II de Croÿ do for work?

Jean II de Croÿ worked as politician[6].

What awards did Jean II de Croÿ receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . genealogics.org. genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Tholzheim · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Factgrid item id Q1076635
    Place of death Valenciennes
    Noble title Count of Chimay
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