John IV, Duke of Bavaria
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John IV. of Bavaria-Munich (German: Johann IV., Herzog von Bayern), (Munich
, 4 October 1437 – 18 November 1463 in Munich) was duke of Bavaria-Munich
from 1460 until his death.
and ruled as duke of Bavaria-Munich
from 1460 until he died of plague
in 1463. He was succeeded by his brothers Sigismund
(already co-regent since 1460) and Albert IV
. John IV is buried in the Frauenkirche
in Munich
.
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, 4 October 1437 – 18 November 1463 in Munich) was duke of Bavaria-Munich
Bavaria-Munich
-History:After the death of Stephen II in 1375, his sons Stephen III, Frederick, and John II jointly ruled Bavaria-Landshut. After seventeen years, the brothers decided to formally divide their inheritance. John received Bavaria-Munich, Stephen received Bavaria-Ingolstadt, while Frederick kept...
from 1460 until his death.
Biography
John IV was a son of Albert III, Duke of BavariaAlbert III, Duke of Bavaria
Albert III the Pious of Bavaria-Munich , , since 1438 Duke of Bavaria-Munich. He was born to Ernest, Duke of Bavaria and Elisabetta Visconti, daughter of Bernabò Visconti.-Life:Albert was born in Munich....
and ruled as duke of Bavaria-Munich
Bavaria-Munich
-History:After the death of Stephen II in 1375, his sons Stephen III, Frederick, and John II jointly ruled Bavaria-Landshut. After seventeen years, the brothers decided to formally divide their inheritance. John received Bavaria-Munich, Stephen received Bavaria-Ingolstadt, while Frederick kept...
from 1460 until he died of plague
Bubonic plague
Plague is a deadly infectious disease that is caused by the enterobacteria Yersinia pestis, named after the French-Swiss bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin. Primarily carried by rodents and spread to humans via fleas, the disease is notorious throughout history, due to the unrivaled scale of death...
in 1463. He was succeeded by his brothers Sigismund
Sigismund of Bavaria
Sigismund of Bavaria was a member of the Wittelsbach dynasty. He ruled as Duke of Bavaria-Munich from 1460 to 1467, and then as Duke of Bavaria-Dachau until his death.-Biography:...
(already co-regent since 1460) and Albert IV
Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria
Duke Albert IV of Bavaria-Munich , , from 1467 Duke of Bavaria-Munich, from 1503 Duke of the reunited Bavaria.-Biography:...
. John IV is buried in the Frauenkirche
Munich Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche is a church in the Bavarian city of Munich that serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and seat of its Archbishop. It is a landmark and is considered a symbol of the Bavarian capital city.The church towers are widely visible because of local height...
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
.
Ancestors
| John IV, Duke of Bavaria | Father: Albert III, Duke of Bavaria Albert III, Duke of Bavaria Albert III the Pious of Bavaria-Munich , , since 1438 Duke of Bavaria-Munich. He was born to Ernest, Duke of Bavaria and Elisabetta Visconti, daughter of Bernabò Visconti.-Life:Albert was born in Munich.... |
Paternal Grandfather: Ernest, Duke of Bavaria Ernest, Duke of Bavaria Ernest of Bavaria-Munich , , from 1397 Duke of Bavaria-Munich.-Biography:Ernest was a son of John II and ruled the duchy of Bavaria-Munich together with his brother William III.... |
Paternal Great-grandfather: John II, Duke of Bavaria John II, Duke of Bavaria Duke John II of Bavaria-Munich , , since 1375 Duke of Bavaria-Munich. He was the third son of Stephen II and Elizabeth of Sicily.-Family:... |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Catherine of Gorizia Catherine of Gorizia Catherine of Gorizia was a daughter of Count Meinhard VI of Gorizia and his first wife Catherine of Pfannberg.In 1372, she married Duke John II of Bavaria-Munich... |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Elisabetta Visconti Elisabetta Visconti Elisabetta Visconti , also known as Elisabeth or Elizabeth, was a younger child of Bernabò Visconti and his wife Beatrice Regina della Scala... |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Bernabò Visconti Bernabo Visconti Bernabò Visconti was an Italian soldier and statesman, who was Lord of Milan.-Life:He was born in Milan, the son of Stefano Visconti and Valentina Doria. From 1346 to 1349 he lived in exile, until he was called back by his uncle Giovanni Visconti... |
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| Paternal Great-grandmother: Beatrice della Scala |
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| Mother: Anna of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Einbeck Anna of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Einbeck Anna of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Einbeck was a daughter of Duke Eric I of Brunswick-Grubenhagen and his wife, Elisabeth of Brunswick-Göttingen.Anna's first marriage was with Duke Albert III of Bavaria... |
Maternal Grandfather: Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen nicknamed the winner , ruled the Principality of Grubenhagen, a part of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.- Life :... |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen Albert I of Brunswick-Grubenhagen was a Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Prince of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Salzderhelden. He reigned from 1361 until his death.... |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Agnes of Brunswick-Lüneburg |
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| Maternal Grandmother: Elisabeth of Brunswick-Göttingen |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Göttingen Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Göttingen Otto the Evil was a member of the House of Guelph. He was a Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1367 Duke in the Principality of Göttingen.- Life :... |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Margareta of Berg |