About John II of Legnica
Lived 1477 – 1495 (aged 17–18). John II of Legnica was a feudatory.
John II of Legnica (1477 – 6 March 1495) was a Duke of Legnica since 1488 until his death (with his brothers as co-ruler).
He was the eldest son of Frederick I, Duke of Chojnów-Oława-Legnica-Brzeg-Lubin, by his wife Ludmila, daughter of George of Poděbrady, King of Bohemia.
Life After the death of his father in 1488, John II and his younger brothers Frederick I and George I succeeded him in Legnica, Chojnów and Lubin. Because all were minors, the regency of the Duchies was held by their mother, the Dowager Duchess Ludmila, who received from her late husband Brzeg and Oława as dower to rule until her own death.
John II died before reached adulthood, and for this he never married or had children. He was succeeded by his brothers, who remained under the regency of their mother for another three years, until 1498.
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Who was John II of Legnica?
Polish duke
When was John II of Legnica born?
John II of Legnica was born in 1477.
When did John II of Legnica die?
John II of Legnica died on 6 March 1495.
What was John II of Legnica's occupation?
John II of Legnica was a feudatory.
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· Wikipedia: John II of Legnica
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