Duke Johann II of Cleves

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1490
gptkbp:children gptkb:Countess_Elisabeth_of_Cleves
gptkb:Countess_Maria_of_Cleves
gptkb:Duke_William_of_Cleves
gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Cleves
gptkbp:deathDate 1539
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Cleves
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Johann_I_of_Cleves
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Cleves
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Johann II of Cleves
gptkbp:knownFor Diplomatic relations
Economic development
Urban development
Military campaigns
Cultural patronage
Marriage alliances
Legal reforms
Political alliances
Construction projects
Military alliances
Influence in regional politics
Territorial expansion
Promotion of trade
Support of local nobility
Promotion of local culture
Civic improvements
Support of arts and education
Involvement in the Reformation
Strengthening of ducal authority
Legacy in Cleves
Support_of_the_Catholic_Church
Involvement_in_European_politics
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Maria_of_Jülich-Berg
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Düsseldorf
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Düsseldorf
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Johann_I_of_Cleves
gptkbp:reign 1539
1511
gptkbp:religion Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_of_Neuenahr
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_William_of_Cleves
gptkbp:title gptkb:Count_of_Ravensberg
gptkb:Count_of_Mark
Count of the Holy Roman Empire
Duke of Cleves
Count of Neuenahr