Duke John II of Thuringia

GPTKB entity

Statements (72)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthYear c. 1230
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._George's_Church,_Eisenach
gptkbp:children gptkb:Countess_Mechthild_of_Thuringia
gptkb:Duke_Frederick_I_of_Thuringia
gptkb:Duke_John_III_of_Thuringia
gptkb:Countess_Agnes_of_Thuringia
gptkbp:deathYear 1264
gptkbp:dynasty Wettin dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Henry_III_of_Thuringia
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wettin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke John II of Thuringia
gptkbp:mother Countess Mechthild of Sayn
gptkbp:notableEvent Battle of the Elster
Support of the arts
Support of the Church
Support for cultural heritage preservation
Support for public health initiatives
Establishment of local governance
Promotion of intercultural dialogue
Cultural exchanges with other regions
Involvement in regional politics
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of social welfare initiatives
Encouragement of artistic expression
Development of infrastructure
Support for the poor and needy
Support for sustainable practices
Promotion of historical research
Support for international relations.
Support for local festivals
Promotion of environmental stewardship
Promotion of the arts and culture
Support for education and literacy
Promotion of peace treaties
Military campaigns in the region
Encouragement of agriculture
Support for monastic orders
Promotion of religious institutions
Support for local craftsmen
Crisis management during conflicts
Promotion of local economy
Support for local traditions and customs
Fostering of trade routes
Encouragement of community building
Involvement in crusades
Encouragement of public works projects
Strengthening of ducal authority
Establishment of fairs and markets
Involvement in local governance reforms
Encouragement of scientific endeavors
Strengthening of alliances with neighboring states
Treaty of 1254
Construction of Wartburg Castle
Conflict with the Landgrave of Thuringia
Involvement in historical documentation
Promotion of regional languages and dialects
Diplomatic_relations_with_the_Holy_Roman_Empire
Influence_on_Thuringian_nobility
Alliance_with_the_Margrave_of_Meissen
Cultural_patronage_in_Thuringia
Promotion_of_trade_in_Thuringia
Marriage_alliance_with_Henneberg
Participation_in_the_German_throne_disputes
Support_for_the_University_of_Erfurt
Involvement_in_the_development_of_Thuringian_identity
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Henry_III_of_Thuringia
gptkbp:reignEnd 1264
gptkbp:reignStart 1254
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Countess_Agnes_of_Henneberg
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_Albert_II_of_Thuringia
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Thuringia