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John I, Duke of Bourbon

John I of Bourbon (13811434) was Duke of Bourbon, from 1410 to his death and Duke of Auvergne since 1416. He was the only son amongst six daughters of Louis II and Anna d'Auvergne. Through his mother, John inherited the lands of Auvergne and from his rule onwards, the Dukes of Bourbon are simultaneously Dukes of Auvergne. John had two sons: Charles, his successor and Louis, Count of Montpensier, who founded the junior branch of Bourbon-Montpensier.

John died in London while imprisoned as a hostage during the Hundred Years War


Preceded by:
Louis II
Duke of Bourbon Succeeded by:
Charles I
John Duke of Auvergne
with Marie
Last updated: 08-02-2005 00:37:38
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