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John III, Duke of Bavaria

c. 1374–1425 · 15th century · Also known as John the Pitiless, John of Bavaria

John III, Duke of Bavaria, called the Pitiless, was prince-bishop-elect of Liège, where he crushed a rebellion in 1408. After the death of his brother William in 1417 he fought his niece Jacqueline of Hainaut for the inheritance of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut. His death in 1425 opened the way for Philip the Good of Burgundy to take these lands.

John III, Duke of Bavaria
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County of HainautDeclinePrince-Bishopric of LiègeMilitary

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Duchy of Bavaria-Straubing

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