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John II of Chalon-Arlay

1312 – 1362

French noble

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About John II of Chalon-Arlay

Lived 1312 – 1362 (aged 49–50). John II of Chalon-Arlay was an aristocrat.

John II, lord of Chalon-Arlay (1312 – 25 February 1362) was a member of the House of Chalon-Arlay. He succeeded his father Hugh I lord of Arlay to this title, and was himself succeeded by his son, Hugh II lord of Arlay.

Life Born in 1312, John was the son of Hugh I lord of Arlay and Béatrice de La Tour-du-Pin (1275–1347), the daughter of the comte Humbert I. Before 1332, he married Marguerite of Mello (House of Mello, daughter of the lord of Château-Chinon and of Sainte-Hermine Dreux IV of Mello, and of Eleanor of Savoy, daughter of the Duke of Aosta and Count of Savoy Amadeus V). With Marguerite he had the following children: John of Chalon (died 1360) Seigneur d'Auberive Hugh II lord of Arlay (1334–1388) Seigneur d'Arlay, in 1363 married Blanche, Dame de Frontenay Louis I of Chalon-Arlay (died 1366) Seigneur d'Arguel, married Marguerite of Vienne in 1363 (daughter of the Seigneur de Pymont Philippe de Vienne) Marguerite of Châlon (1338–1392), married c.1356 to comte Etienne de Montbéliard and Seigneur de Montfaucon.

In 1361, he remarried to Marie of Geneva, daughter of Amadeus III, Count of Geneva.

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Important facts

Born
1312
Birth century
Occupation
Also known as
Jean de Chalon

Family & relationships

Parent
Hugh I of Chalon-Arlay

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John II of Chalon-Arlay's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John II of Chalon-Arlay?

French noble

When was John II of Chalon-Arlay born?

John II of Chalon-Arlay was born in 1312.

When did John II of Chalon-Arlay die?

John II of Chalon-Arlay died on 25 February 1362.

What was John II of Chalon-Arlay's occupation?

John II of Chalon-Arlay was an aristocrat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John II of Chalon-Arlay

· Wikidata: Q1395109

· DBpedia: John II of Chalon-Arlay

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