Birth of John of Bohemia
John was born in Luxembourg as the son of Henry VII and Margaret of Brabant.
Role range: 1310-1346
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John of Bohemia Biography and Timeline
Follow John of Bohemia through 21 dated historical records for Germany.
John of Bohemia, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
21Distinct records
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1296–1346Years on this page
1296
1310
Marriage to Elizabeth of Bohemia
John married Elizabeth of Bohemia at Speyer, strengthening his dynastic claim to the Bohemian crown.
Role range: 1310-1346
1313
Count of Luxembourg
John succeeded his father as Count of Luxembourg after Henry VII died.
Role range: 1310-1346
Imperial Vicar
John served as an imperial vicar and represented his father in affairs of the Holy Roman Empire.
Role range: 1310-1346
1314
German Kingship Candidacy
John was considered for the German kingship after his father's death but did not secure election.
Role range: 1310-1346
Vote for Louis IV
John supported Louis of Bavaria in the disputed German royal election rather than Frederick of Habsburg.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1310-1346
1317
Alliance Shift
Bohemian politics influences the balance between Frederick and Louis.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1310-1346
1319
Recovery of Bautzen
John regained control of the Bautzen region after the extinction of the Brandenburg Ascanian line.
Role range: 1310-1346
1322
Battle of Muhldorf
Supports Louis IV and helps defeat Frederick III at Muhldorf.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1310-1346
Egerland Reward
Louis IV granted John Egerland after John's support contributed to the victory over Frederick at Muhldorf.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1310-1346
1323
Alliance against Louis IV
John aligned with France and Austria as relations with Louis IV deteriorated after the earlier alliance.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1310-1346
1326
Support for Teutonic Knights
John supported the Teutonic Knights during their conflict with Poland while maintaining his own Polish claims.
Role range: 1310-1346
1327
Silesian Homage
Several Silesian dukes acknowledged John's overlordship as he expanded Luxembourg influence around Bohemia.
Role range: 1310-1346
1329
Acquisition of Gorlitz
John gained control of the Gorlitz region, extending Luxembourg territorial influence north of Bohemia.
Role range: 1310-1346
1333
Polish Claim Pressed
John of Bohemia maintains claims connected to the Polish succession
Role range: 1310-1346
1334
Marriage to Beatrice of Bourbon
John married Beatrice of Bourbon after the death of his first wife Elizabeth.
Role range: 1310-1346
1335
Congress of Visegrad
John renounced his claim to the Polish crown at the Congress of Visegrad in return for financial compensation.
Role range: 1310-1346
1336
Loss of Sight
John lost his sight while campaigning in Lithuania, but he continued to take part in European warfare and diplomacy.
Role range: 1310-1346
1337
Alliance with Philip VI
John allied himself with Philip VI of France after the opening of the Hundred Years' War.
Role range: 1310-1346
1346
Death at Crecy
John fought for France at the Battle of Crecy and was killed in action despite his blindness.
Role range: 1310-1346
Election of Charles as King of the Romans
John helped secure the election of his son Charles as King of the Romans in opposition to Louis IV.
Role range: 1310-1346
Records, sources and methodology
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