About John of Flanders
Lived 1250 – 1291 (aged 40–41). John of Flanders was a politician, catholic bishop, catholic priest and bishop.
John of Flanders (c. 1250 – 14 October 1292 ), also known as John of Dampierre, was the third son of the Count of Flanders and Namur Guy of Dampierre from his first marriage with Matilda of Béthune, and brother of Robert of Béthune. He is not to be confused with his half brother John I, Marquis of Namur.
Having studied law at Paris, John of Flanders was Bishop of Metz in 1280–1282, then Prince-bishop of Liège in 1282–1291. He died at Anhaive Castle in Jambes and is buried at Flines Abbey near Douai.
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Who was John of Flanders?
bishop of Metz (1250-1291)
When was John of Flanders born?
John of Flanders was born in 1250.
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John of Flanders died on 14 October 1291 in Namur.
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John of Flanders was a politician, catholic bishop, catholic priest and bishop.
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