John II of France facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John II |
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Portrait on wood panel around 1350, Louvre Museum
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| King of France | |
| Reign | 22 August 1350 – 8 April 1364 |
| Coronation | 26 September 1350 |
| Predecessor | Philip VI |
| Successor | Charles V |
| Born | 26 April 1319 Le Mans, France |
| Died | 8 April 1364 (aged 44) Savoy Palace, London, England |
| Burial | Saint Denis Basilica |
| Spouse | Bonne of Bohemia Joan I, Countess of Auvergne |
| Issue | Charles V of France Louis I, Duke of Anjou John, Duke of Berry Philip II, Duke of Burgundy Joan, Queen of Navarre Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar Isabella, Countess of Vertus |
| House | Valois |
| Father | Philip VI of France |
| Mother | Joan of Burgundy |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
John II (French: Jean II; 26 April 1319 – 8 April 1364), called John the Good (French: Jean le Bon), was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death.
John II was succeeded by his son, Charles, who reigned as Charles V of France, known as The Wise.
Images for kids
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John and his first wife Bonne
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A denier d'or aux fleurs de lys from John's reign (1351)
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John being crowned King of France with his second wife Joan
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Arrest of Charles of Navarre at Rouen in 1356 (Chroniques de Froissart, Loyset Liedet, BnF, Manuscrit français 2 643 fº 197v).
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The first franc ever minted, the "Franc à cheval", was minted upon Jean le Bon's return from captivity from 5 December 1360, and featured combative imagery. Gold, 24 karat, 3.73g. Its weight is the account value of one livre tournois.
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John II ennobling his knights, BNF
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John's family tree
