John II of France

monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death
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John II of France
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John II of France

Summary

John II of France is a human[1]. Born in Le Mans[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1319[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 8, 1364[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John II of France's place of birth was Le Mans[2].
  • John II of France died in London[4].
  • John II of France was born on April 26, 1319[3].
  • John II of France died on April 8, 1364[5].
  • John II of France is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].
  • John II of France's father was Philip VI of France[9].
  • John II of France's mother was Joan of Burgundy[10].
  • John II of France was married to Bonne de Luxembourg[11].
  • John II of France was married to Joan I, Countess of Auvergne[12].
  • A child of John II of France was Charles V of France[13].
  • A child of John II of France was Louis I[14].
  • A child of John II of France was John, Duke of Berry[15].
  • A child of John II of France was Philip the Bold[16].
  • A child of John II of France was Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre[17].
  • A child of John II of France was Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar[18].
  • John II of France held citizenship in Kingdom of France[19].
  • John II of France's professions included sovereign[6].
  • John II of France held the position of Duke of Normandy[20].
  • John II of France held the position of king of France[21].
  • John II of France held the position of count of Anjou[22].
  • John II of France held the position of count of Auvergne[23].
  • John II of France's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].
  • John II of France is recorded as male[25].
  • John II of France's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John II of France's family is recorded as House of Valois[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John II of France was born in Le Mans[2]. He was born on April 26, 1319[3]. His father was Philip VI of France[9]. His mother was Joan of Burgundy[10].

Career and Affiliations

John II of France's professions included sovereign[6]. Positions held include Duke of Normandy[20], a noble title[28]; king of France[21], a hereditary title[29], in Kingdom of France[30]; count of Anjou[22], a hereditary title[31], in Kingdom of France[32]; and count of Auvergne[23], a hereditary title[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bonne de Luxembourg[11], a princess[34], 1315–1349[35], of France[36] and Joan I, Countess of Auvergne[12], a politician[37], 1326–1360[38], of France[39]. Children include Charles V of France[13], a monarch[40], 1338–1380[41], of France[42], specialised in state administration[43]; Louis I[14], a monarch[44], 1339–1384[45], of France[46]; John, Duke of Berry[15], an art collector[47], 1340–1416[48], of France[49]; Philip the Bold[16], a military personnel[50], 1342–1404[51], of France[52]; Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre[17], a monarch[53], 1343–1373[54], of Kingdom of Navarre[55]; and Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar[18], an aristocrat[56], 1344–1404[57], of France[58]. John II of France's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].

Death and Burial

John II of France died on April 8, 1364[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[8].

Why It Matters

John II of France has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was John II of France born?

John II of France's place of birth was Le Mans[2].

Where did John II of France die?

John II of France died in London[4].

Who were John II of France's parents?

John II of France's father was Philip VI of France[9]. John II of France's mother was Joan of Burgundy[10].

Who was John II of France married to?

John II of France's spouses include Bonne de Luxembourg[11] and Joan I, Countess of Auvergne[12].

What did John II of France do for work?

John II of France worked as sovereign[6].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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