John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel: Biography, Facts and Career
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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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- Full name: John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel
- Born: 1244-04-13
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2786153
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Who is John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel?
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.
What is John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel known for?
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.
When was John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel born?
John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel was born on 1244-04-13.
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