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Jobst of Moravia

1351–1411 · 14th century · Also known as Jodok of Moravia

Jobst of Moravia was margrave of Moravia from 1375 and a member of the Luxembourg dynasty, a nephew of Emperor Charles IV. Rich and ambitious, he took part in the struggles among the Luxembourgs and acquired Brandenburg in 1388. In 1410 he was elected King of the Romans in rivalry with his cousin Sigismund, but died a few months later in 1411.

Jobst of Moravia
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Jobst of Moravia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/jobst-of-moravia
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