John I of Gelre

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:County_of_Holland
gptkb:Duchy_of_Cleves
gptkb:Duchy_of_Brabant
gptkb:County_of_Hainaut
gptkbp:birthYear c. 1300
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Renaissance
gptkbp:deathYear 1361
gptkbp:dynasty Wassenberg
gptkbp:father gptkb:Reginald_II_of_Gelre
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Middle Ages
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wassenberg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John I of Gelre
gptkbp:issue gptkb:John_II_of_Gelre
gptkb:William_of_Gelre
gptkb:Margaret_of_Gelre
gptkb:Edward_of_Gelre
gptkbp:knownFor Diplomatic relations
Economic development
Infrastructure improvements
Land grants
Military campaigns
Conflict resolution
Cultural patronage
Judicial reforms
Legal reforms
Support of the arts
Construction projects
Cultural exchanges
Historical documentation
Military alliances
Support of education
Promotion of music
Tax reforms
Support of the arts and sciences
Territorial expansion
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Support of local nobility
Promotion of agriculture
Promotion of historical research
Encouragement of craftsmanship
Support of local governance
Promotion of chivalry
Promotion of philosophy
Support of architecture
Support of theater
Civic improvements
Promotion of social welfare
Encouragement of literature
Support of cultural heritage preservation
Promotion of religious institutions
Support of community development
Support of public works
Promotion of regional identity
Feudal system management
Strengthening_the_Duchy
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Margaret_of_Brabant
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of Baesweiler
gptkbp:placeOfBirth Gelre
gptkbp:placeOfDeath Gelre
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Reginald_II_of_Gelre
gptkbp:reign 1343-1361
gptkbp:religion Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse Sophie of Cleves
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Edward_of_Gelre
gptkbp:title Duke