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John I of France

«the Posthumous»

He was king from birth and died a few days later. His reign illustrates how extreme infancy could turn succession into a question of regency and dynastic legitimacy.

1316 – 1316King of France and NavarreCapet · ES

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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 15 November 1316 Documented

Death: 19 November 1316 Documented

Role: King of France and Navarre

Other recorded names: John the Posthumous · John I of Navarre

Dynasty: Capet · ES

Territories: France (ES) · Navarre (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns

King · France · Reign Pending review1316–1316Effective rule

King · Navarre · Reign Pending review1316–1316Effective rule

Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents

Louis X of FranceDocumentedClementia of Hungary · ESPending review

Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of John I of France. Each title retains its own status.

Period

Governments in 1316

FranceKing
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- France · ESKing · Effective rule1316–1316
NavarreKing
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- Navarre · ESKing · Effective rule1316–1316

Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

6 recorded claims · 3 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)

BirthDocumented
15 November 1316
The authority record gives the birth as 1316-11-15.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Jean I., France, Roi · Vital data: birth date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
DeathDocumented
19 November 1316
The authority record gives the death as 1316-11-19.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Jean I., France, Roi · Vital data: death date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Family and relationships (1/2 with a precise source)

FatherDocumented
Louis X of France
The authority record identifies Louis X of France (GND 100952186) as father.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Jean I., France, Roi · Relationships: father → GND 100952186
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
MotherPending review
Clementia of Hungary
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·

Governments (0/2 with a precise source)

GovernmentPending review
King · France · 1316–1316
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Navarre · 1316–1316
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·

Biographical and contextual references (3)

Editorial history

2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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