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John of Bohemia

King of Bohemia

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John of Luxembourg, also called John the Blind, was King of Bohemia and titular King of Poland from 1310, and Count of Luxembourg from 1313. He is well known for having died while fighting in the Battle of Crécy at age 50, after having been blind for a decade. In his home country of Luxembourg, he is considered a national hero. Comparatively, in the Czech Republic, John is often recognized as the father of Emperor Charles IV.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Luxembourg wd
Died
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Place of death
Crécy-en-Ponthieu wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Beatrice of Bourbon, Queen of Bohemia, Elizabeth of Bohemia wd

Positions held wd

  • Count of Luxembourg (1313–1346)
  • King of Bohemia (1310–1346)
  • King of Poland (1310–1333)
  • Margrave of Moravia (1310–1333)
  • Prince-Elector

Questions

When was John of Bohemia born?
John of Bohemia was born on 10 August 1296 in Luxembourg.
What positions has John of Bohemia held?
Positions held by John of Bohemia include: Count of Luxembourg (1313–1346); King of Bohemia (1310–1346); King of Poland (1310–1333); Margrave of Moravia (1310–1333); Prince-Elector.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John of Bohemia · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q155167 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: John of Luxemburg.PNG (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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