John I, Duke of Brabant

John I
John going to battle, from the Codex Manesse
Duke of Brabant and Lothier
Reign1267–1294
PredecessorHenry
SuccessorJohn II
Duke of Limburg
Reign1288–1294
PredecessorReginald I of Guelders
SuccessorJohn II
Born1252 (1252)
Died3 May 1294(1294-05-03) (aged 41–42)
Burial
Franciscan Church, Brussels
Spouses
Issue
HouseHouse of Reginar
FatherHenry III, Duke of Brabant
MotherAdelaide of Burgundy
Coat of arms

John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/53 – 3 May 1294) was Duke of Brabant (1267–1294), Lothier and Limburg (1288–1294). During the 13th century, John I was venerated as a folk hero. He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince.