John
Count Palatine of Neumarkt
About John
Lived 1383 – 1443 (aged 59–60). John was a German count palatine.
John, Count Palatine of Neumarkt (1383 – 14 March 1443) was the Count Palatine of Neumarkt from 1410 to his death. The son of Rupert III of the Palatinate, he married Catherine of Pomerania in 1407. He is mainly known for his crushing victory against the Hussites at the Battle of Hiltersried in 1433. His son, Christopher, later became king of the Kalmar Union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John?
Count Palatine of Neumarkt
When was John born?
John was born in 1383 in Neunburg vorm Wald.
When did John die?
John died on 14 March 1443 in Kastl.
What was John's occupation?
John was a count palatine.
What nationality was John?
John was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John, Count Palatine of Neumarkt
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