About John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel
Lived 1244 – 1268 (aged 24). John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel was a ruler.
John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel, nicknamed John from Prague (1244 in Prague – 1268) was the eldest son of Margrave Otto III and his wife, Beatrice of Bohemia.
After his father died in 1267, he ruled the Margraviate of Brandenburg jointly with his brother Otto V and his cousins Otto IV and Henry I until he died sometime the following year.
John died during a tournament in 1268. He was unmarried and childless.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel?
Co-ruler of Brandenburg
When was John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel born?
John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel was born on 6 April 1244 in Prague.
When did John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel die?
John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel died on 8 April 1268 in Merseburg.
What was John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel's occupation?
John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel was a ruler.
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