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John William of Cleves
ModernEmperorCleves1562 — 1609
Mentally ill duke whose death triggered the Julich succession.
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Quick Facts
Born
1562
Died
1609
Country
Cleves
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)11
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)60
Legacy (20%)34
Leadership (15%)59
Strategy (15%)59
Total Score49.6
John William of Cleves — Complete Timeline
1592 AD
Inherited the Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-BergPolitical Action◆ Major
John William inherited the united Duchies of J
SuccessionMental IllnessRegency
Impact: regionaltragic
1609 AD
Death of John WilliamPolitical Action
John William died without a direct heir, ending the male line of the House of La Marck. His death triggered the War of the J
DeathSuccession CrisisWar of the Jülich Succession
Impact: regionaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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