apr 26, 1319 - John II of France

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John II (French: Jean II, called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon), 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 nearly one-third to one-half of its population; popular revolts known as Jacqueries; free companies (Grandes Compagnies) 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.

Born: 26 April 1319, Le Mans, France
Died: 8 April 1364 (aged 44), Savoy Palace, London, England
Burial: 7 May 1364, Saint Denis Basilica

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