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John III, Duke of Cleves

1490–1539

Born
19 Nov 1490
Country of birth
Germany(inferred from the family)
Died
16 Feb 1539
facts
7
sources
3
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  • Birth19 Nov 1490Probable1 source
  • Death16 Feb 1539Probable1 source
  • TitleregentConfirmed1 source

A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Child born: Sibylle of Cleves

    Birth, Düsseldorf

  3. Child born: Anne of Cleves

    Birth, Düsseldorf

  4. Child born: William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

    Birth, Düsseldorf

  5. Died

    Death

What was it like?

The world around 1490: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

Known for

John III, Duke of Cleves and Count of Mark, known as John the Peaceful, was the Lord of Ravensberg, Count of Mark, and founder of the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.

Titles held

  • regent

Family

Spouses

Children

Ancestors and children

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