OTD 10 September 1419 John the Fearless

John the Fearless (in Dutch: Jan zonder Vrees) was born on May 28th. 1371
in Dijon (France).


Source picture: Wikipedia


His parents were Philip the Bold and Margaret III, 
Countess of Flanders.

His marriage was a political strategy. In 1385 he married 
Margaret of Bavaria while his sister, also a Margaret (of Burgundy), 
'chose' Albrecht of Bavaria,
Count of Holland as her husband.

John the Fearless had 7 children together with his wife but he 
also had some illegitimate children.

During his life there were a lot of political issues. In France there 
was a conflict with Louis of Orléans. 

He died on September 10th. 1419 in Monterau (France) where he was 
assassinated by the Dauphin of France

John the Fearless was succeeded by Philip the Good, who formed 
an alliance with the English.

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