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William III, Duke of Bavaria

1375–1435 · 15th century

William III was Duke of Bavaria-Munich, ruling jointly with his brother Ernest after their father John II died in 1397. The brothers defended their share against their cousins of Bavaria-Ingolstadt and in 1429 received part of the Duchy of Bavaria-Straubing. William also served Emperor Sigismund as protector of the Council of Basel. He died in 1435.

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Duchy of Bavaria-Munich

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