Background
During the life of his father, he bore the title of lord, and subsequently, Count of Charolais, which he had received from his mother.
During the life of his father, he bore the title of lord, and subsequently, Count of Charolais, which he had received from his mother.
Also, during his life, the government of Languedoc was entrusted to him. Since 1351, he actively participated in the battles of the Hundred Years" War, fighting under the command of his father, or for his lord, Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, or John, Duke of Berry, or the king of France. But it was the first and only time, to support the call from King Charles V against the actions of the Prince of Wales, which ultimately led to the liberation of Biscay from the English occupation.
Thus ended this unfortunate quarrel which for 89 years, had opposed the two most powerful families in the south of France.
Procuring an alliance with England. Being in league with free companies.
Have tried, in concert with the Count of Foix, to share Languedoc. John never stood trial, having died at Avignon in 1384.
