John II

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John II

duke of Brabant

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history of the Low Countries
Town opposition to the prince
Duke John II, however, left such formidable debts that Brabant merchants were arrested abroad, which made them claim control over the duke’s finances during Duke John III’s minority (1312–20). The fact that from 1248 to 1430 only two dynastic successions involved a direct adult male heir…
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Duke John II, however, left such formidable debts that Brabant merchants were arrested abroad, which made them claim control over the duke’s finances during Duke John III’s minority (1312–20). The fact that from 1248 to 1430 only two dynastic successions involved a direct adult male heir…
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