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John I, Duke of Brabant

c. 1252–1294 · 13th century · Also known as John I of Brabant

John I, Duke of Brabant, ruled from 1267 to 1294 and was celebrated as a knightly hero and poet. After the line of Limburg ended in 1283 he claimed the duchy, and his victory at the Battle of Worringen in 1288 secured it for Brabant. Limburg was thereafter ruled together with Brabant.

John I, Duke of Brabant
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Duchy of Limburg

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