John II, Duke of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria-Munich
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John II, Duke of Bavaria

Summary

John II, Duke of Bavaria is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1341[3]. He passed away in Landshut[4]. He died on June 1, 1397[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria died in Landshut[4].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria was born on January 1, 1341[3].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria died on June 1, 1397[5].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria is buried at Frauenkirche[8].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's father was Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria[9].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's mother was Elisabeth of Sicily, Duchess of Bavaria[10].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria was married to Catherine of Gorizia[11].
  • A child of John II, Duke of Bavaria was Ernest, Duke of Bavaria[12].
  • A child of John II, Duke of Bavaria was William III, Duke of Bavaria[13].
  • A child of John II, Duke of Bavaria was Sophia of Bavaria[14].
  • A child of John II, Duke of Bavaria was Johannes III. Grünwalder[15].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria worked as a sovereign[6].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria held the position of duke of Bavaria[17].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria is recorded as male[18].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[20].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[21].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as John II, Duke of Bavaria[22].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's given name is recorded as Johann[23].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's sibling is recorded as Agnese di Baviera-Landshut[25].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's sibling is recorded as Stephen III, Duke of Bavaria[26].
  • John II, Duke of Bavaria's sibling is recorded as Frederick[27].

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Origins and Family

John II, Duke of Bavaria was born in Munich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1341[3]. His father was Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria[9]. His mother was Elisabeth of Sicily, Duchess of Bavaria[10].

Career and Affiliations

John II, Duke of Bavaria worked as a sovereign[6]. He held the position of duke of Bavaria[17].

Personal Life

Among John II, Duke of Bavaria's spouses was Catherine of Gorizia[11]. Children include Ernest, Duke of Bavaria[12], a sovereign[28], 1373–1438[29], of Germany[30]; William III, Duke of Bavaria[13], a sovereign[31], 1375–1435[32], of Duchy of Bavaria[33]; Sophia of Bavaria[14], an aristocrat[34], 1376–1428[35], of Germany[36]; and Johannes III. Grünwalder[15], a Catholic priest[37], 1392–1452[38], of Germany[39].

Death and Burial

John II, Duke of Bavaria died on June 1, 1397[5]. He passed away in Landshut[4]. He is buried at Frauenkirche[8].

Why It Matters

John II, Duke of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was John II, Duke of Bavaria born?

Born in Munich[2], John II, Duke of Bavaria…

Where did John II, Duke of Bavaria die?

John II, Duke of Bavaria passed away in Landshut[4].

Who were John II, Duke of Bavaria's parents?

John II, Duke of Bavaria's father was Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria[9]. John II, Duke of Bavaria's mother was Elisabeth of Sicily, Duchess of Bavaria[10].

Who was John II, Duke of Bavaria married to?

John II, Duke of Bavaria's spouses include Catherine of Gorizia[11].

What did John II, Duke of Bavaria do for work?

John II, Duke of Bavaria worked as sovereign[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria
    Given name Johann
    Occupation sovereign
    Child Ernest, Duke of Bavaria, William III, Duke of Bavaria, Sophia of Bavaria +1
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