Juan of Bohemia
king of Bohemia
1296 — 1346
Quick Facts
Profession
king of Bohemia
Born
August 17, 1296
Died
1346 (age ~50)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
sovereign
Born in LuxembourgDied in Crécy-en-Ponthieu
1296
Born in Luxembourg (1296-08-17)
1310
PositionKing of Poland (1310–1333)
1310
PositionKing of Bohemia (1310–1346)
1310
PositionMargrave of Moravia (1310–1333)
1313
Positioncount of Luxembourg (1313–1346)
1346
Died in Crécy-en-Ponthieu
About
John of Bohemia, also called the Blind or of Luxembourg, was the Count of Luxembourg from 1313 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland. He is well known for having died while fighting in the Battle of Crécy at age 50, after having been blind for a decade. In his home country of Luxembourg, he is considered a national hero. Comparatively, in the Czech Republic, Jan Lucemburský is often recognized for his role as the father of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, one of the more significant Kings of Bohemia and one of the leading Holy Roman Emperors.
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Who is Juan of Bohemia?+
John of Bohemia, also called the Blind or of Luxembourg, was the Count of Luxembourg from 1313 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland. He is well known for having died while fighting in the Battle of Crécy at age 50, after having been blind for a decade. In his home country of Luxe
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan of Bohemia born?+
Juan of Bohemia was born on August 17, 1296.
When did Juan of Bohemia die?+
Juan of Bohemia died in 1346, at approximately 50 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — August 17, 1296
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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— anon
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— a historian
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