John II, Count of Nevers

French noble (1415-1491)
Person human Q1241410
John II, Count of Nevers
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John II, Count of Nevers

Summary

John II, Count of Nevers is a human[1]. Born in Clamecy[2], he… he was born on October 1415[3]. He passed away in Nevers[4]. He died on September 25, 1491[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John II, Count of Nevers's place of birth was Clamecy[2].
  • John II, Count of Nevers passed away in Nevers[4].
  • John II, Count of Nevers was born on October 1415[3].
  • John II, Count of Nevers died on September 25, 1491[5].
  • John II, Count of Nevers is buried at Nevers Cathedral[8].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's father was Philip II, Count of Nevers[9].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's mother was Bonne of Artois[10].
  • Among John II, Count of Nevers's spouses was Jacqueline d'Ailly[11].
  • Among John II, Count of Nevers's spouses was Pauline de Brosse[12].
  • John II, Count of Nevers was married to Françoise d'Albret[13].
  • A child of John II, Count of Nevers was Elizabeth of Nevers[14].
  • A child of John II, Count of Nevers was Charlotte, Countess of Rethel[15].
  • A child of John II, Count of Nevers was Philippe bâtard de Nevers, Baron de Rosoy[16].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • John II, Count of Nevers received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].
  • John II, Count of Nevers is recorded as male[18].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's family is recorded as House of Valois-Burgundy[20].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's noble title is recorded as Q130297022[21].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's noble title is recorded as count of Nevers[22].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's noble title is recorded as count of Rethel[23].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's noble title is recorded as count of Eu[24].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's Commons category is recorded as Jean de Bourgogne (1415-1491)[25].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's unmarried partner is recorded as Marguerite de Ghistelles[26].
  • John II, Count of Nevers's given name is recorded as Jean[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John II, Count of Nevers was born in Clamecy[2]. He was born on October 1415[3]. His father was Philip II, Count of Nevers[9]. His mother was Bonne of Artois[10].

Career and Affiliations

John II, Count of Nevers worked as an aristocrat[6].

Recognition

John II, Count of Nevers received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jacqueline d'Ailly[11], 1419–1470[28]; Pauline de Brosse[12]; and Françoise d'Albret[13]. Children include Elizabeth of Nevers[14], an aristocrat[29], 1439–1483[30], of France[31]; Charlotte, Countess of Rethel[15], 1472–1500[32]; and Philippe bâtard de Nevers, Baron de Rosoy[16].

Death and Burial

John II, Count of Nevers died on September 25, 1491[5]. He passed away in Nevers[4]. He is buried at Nevers Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

John II, Count of Nevers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John II, Count of Nevers born?

Born in Clamecy[2], John II, Count of Nevers…

Where did John II, Count of Nevers die?

John II, Count of Nevers passed away in Nevers[4].

Who were John II, Count of Nevers's parents?

John II, Count of Nevers's father was Philip II, Count of Nevers[9]. John II, Count of Nevers's mother was Bonne of Artois[10].

Who was John II, Count of Nevers married to?

John II, Count of Nevers's spouses include Jacqueline d'Ailly[11], Pauline de Brosse[12], and Françoise d'Albret[13].

What did John II, Count of Nevers do for work?

John II, Count of Nevers worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did John II, Count of Nevers receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
    Place of burial Nevers Cathedral
    Aliases
    Sibling Charles I, Count of Nevers
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