Jean II of France
monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death
1319 — 1364
Quick Facts
Profession
monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death
Born
May 4, 1319
Died
1364 (age ~45)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
sovereign
Kingdom of FranceBorn in Le MansDied in London
1319
Born in Le Mans (1319-05-04)
1332
PositionDuke of Normandy (1332–1350)
1350
Positionking of France (1350–1364)
1364
Died in London
About
John II, called John the Good, was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which killed between a third and a half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies of routiers who plundered the country; and English aggression that resulted in catastrophic military losses, including the Battle of Poitiers of 1356, in which John was captured.
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Who is Jean II of France?+
John II, called John the Good, was King of France from 1350 until his death in 1364. When he came to power, France faced several disasters: the Black Death, which killed between a third and a half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies of routiers who plundered the co
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean II of France born?+
Jean II of France was born on May 4, 1319.
When did Jean II of France die?+
Jean II of France died in 1364, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — May 4, 1319
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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