William of Julich-Cleves-Berg

ModernEmperorCleves1516 — 1592

The Rich, Duke with the largest northwest German territory.

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Quick Facts

Born

1516

Died

1592

Country

Cleves

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score50.2

William of Julich-Cleves-Berg — Complete Timeline

1539 AD

Inherited the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-BergPolitical Action◆ Major

William inherited the combined territories of J

SuccessionTerritorial Inheritance

Impact: regional

1543 AD

Battle of SittardWar◆ Major

William's forces were defeated by the army of Emperor Charles V at Sittard. This battle was part of the Gelderland Wars and resulted in William being forced to cede the Duchy of Gelderland to the Habsburgs, ending his expansionist ambitions.

BattleDefeatGelderland Wars

Impact: regionaldestructive

Treaty of VenloPolitical Action

Following his defeat at Sittard, William signed the Treaty of Venlo with Emperor Charles V. The treaty forced him to surrender Gelderland and Zutphen to the Habsburgs and accept the Catholic Church's authority, significantly reducing his power.

TreatyTerritorial LossHabsburg

Impact: regionaldestructive

1555 AD

Founded the University of DuisburgCultural◆ Major

William founded the University of Duisburg as a Protestant institution. The university served as a center for learning and religious education in his territories, contributing to the intellectual and cultural development of the region.

UniversityEducationCultural Development

Impact: regionalconstructive