John I, Duke of Opava
Co-ruler of Troppau and Głubczyce and Lord of Fulnek
About John I, Duke of Opava
Lived 1420 – 1454 (aged 33–34).
John I of Opava (also known as John of Fulnek, , , ; – 1454) was a member of the Opava branch of the Bohemian Přemyslid dynasty. He was co-ruler of Opava and Głubczyce from his father's death (between 1445 and 1447) and his own death. He was also Lord of Fulnek.
Life His parents were Duke Wenceslaus II of Opava and Głubczyce and Elisabeth of Kravař.
After his father's death (between 1445 and 1447) John I and his younger brother John II "the Pious" jointly inherited the Duchy of Głubczyce and one third of the Duchy of Opava.
John I died unmarried and childless in 1454. His brother inherited his possessions.
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Who was John I, Duke of Opava?
Co-ruler of Troppau and Głubczyce and Lord of Fulnek
When was John I, Duke of Opava born?
John I, Duke of Opava was born in 1420.
When did John I, Duke of Opava die?
John I, Duke of Opava died in 1454.
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