Duke John of Gelre

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Duchy_of_Brabant
gptkbp:born 1460
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Peter's_Church,_Utrecht
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Habsburg_Wars
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Dutch_Renaissance_art
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:House_of_Habsburg
gptkb:House_of_Nassau
gptkb:House_of_Egmond
gptkbp:died 1538
gptkbp:era Renaissance
gptkbp:father gptkb:Count_John_IV_of_Holland
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Egmond
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke John of Gelre
gptkbp:knownFor Advocacy for social justice
Military campaigns
Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Support for the arts
Advocacy for labor rights
Conflict with the Holy Roman Empire
Support for veterans
Land reclamation projects
Support for local economies
Support for public health initiatives
Support for scientific research
Support for community development
Promotion of peace initiatives
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Promotion of women's rights
Support of local nobility
Advocacy for peasant rights
Strengthening of local governance
Support for cultural exchanges
Advocacy for education reforms
Promotion of international relations
Development of infrastructure
Promotion of local languages
Promotion of agriculture
Promotion of environmental conservation
Support for human rights.
Establishment of universities
Construction of fortifications
Support for artisans
Promotion of ethical governance
Promotion of historical preservation
Encouragement of religious tolerance
Encouragement of guilds
Diplomatic_relations_with_England
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Maria_of_Habsburg
gptkbp:nationality Dutch
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation Regional politics in the Low Countries
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Charles_of_Gelre
gptkbp:reign 1538
1477
gptkbp:religion Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Nassau
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_William_of_Gelre
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Gelre
Count of Gelre