John II, Count of Nevers

John II, Count of Nevers

John II, Count of Nevers (known as Jean de Clamecy, prior to acquiring title of 'Count of Nevers')(1415-1491)

He was the son of Philip II, Count of Nevers by his wife Bonna of Artois, daughter of Philip of Artois, Count of Eu. From 1442 to 1465 he was Count of Etampes. John's elder brother was also his predecessor in his titles, Charles I, Count of Nevers (1414-64). Upon Charles' death in 1464, he having no legitimate children, his titles passed to John. In 1472, his uncle Charles of Artois, Count of Eu died, and having no legitimate children, his title also passed to John.

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