William I of Guelders and Jülich
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William (5 March 1364 – 16 February 1402, Arnhem) was Duke of Guelders, as William I, from 1377 and Duke of Jülich, as William III, from 1393. William was known for his military activities, participating in the Prussian crusade five times and battling with neighbors in France and Brabant throughout his rule. His allies included Holy Roman Emperors, Charles IV and Wenceslaus, Richard II of England, and Conrad Zöllner von Rothenstein, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. During his reign the duchies of Guelders and Jülich were temporarily unified.
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Duke of Guelders | |
Reign | 1377–1402 |
Predecessor | Reginald III |
Successor | Reinald IV |
Duke of Jülich | |
Reign | 1393–1402 |
Predecessor | William II |
Successor | Reginald IV |
Born | 5 March 1364 |
Died | 16 February 1402(1402-02-16) (aged 37) Arnhem, The Netherlands |
Spouse | Katherine of Bavaria |
House | House of Jülich |
Father | William II, Duke of Jülich |
Mother | Maria of Guelders |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
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