Margrave John I

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Margrave
gptkbp:birthYear c. 1200
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Brandenburg_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margrave_John_II
gptkb:Margrave_Otto_I
gptkb:Countess_Elizabeth_of_Brandenburg
gptkb:Countess_Agnes_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:culturalContribution Supported the construction of churches
Encouraged the development of towns
Patron_of_the_arts
Promoted_the_German_language
gptkbp:deathYear 1266
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Ascania
gptkbp:father gptkb:Margrave_Albert_II
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Influenced the political landscape of the region
Key_figure_in_the_history_of_Brandenburg
Part_of_the_Ascanian_dynasty's_legacy
Played_a_role_in_the_expansion_of_German_territories
Contributed_to_the_establishment_of_Brandenburg_as_a_power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Margrave John I
gptkbp:legacy Cultural and economic growth in the region
Foundation for future margraves
Strengthened the position of the margraviate
Influence_on_Brandenburg's_development
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Matilda_of_Ballenstedt
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:John_the_One-Eyed
gptkbp:notableEvent Battle of the Elbe
Strengthening of the margraviate's power
Expansion_of_Brandenburg_territory
Founding_of_the_city_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Margrave_Hermann_I
gptkbp:reignEnd 1266
gptkbp:reignStart 1230
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:significantEvent Established alliances with neighboring states
Defended against external threats
Encouraged settlement in the region
Promoted_trade_in_Brandenburg
Supported_the_church_in_Brandenburg
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Sophie_of_Denmark
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Margrave_Otto_I
gptkbp:title gptkb:Margrave_of_Brandenburg