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John III, Duke of Cleves
First ruler of the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John III, Duke of Cleves and Count of Mark (German: Johann III der Friedfertige; 10 November 1490 – 6 February 1539), known as John the Peaceful, was the Lord of Ravensberg, Count of Mark, and founder of the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.
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Born | (1490-11-10)10 November 1490 Deggendorf, Germany |
Died | 6 February 1539 (aged 48) |
Noble family | La Marck |
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Father | John II, Duke of Cleves |
Mother | Mathilde of Hesse |
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