Eduard (Geldern)
Eduard, Duke of Geldern (* March 12, 1336 - † August 24, 1371 in Baesweiler ) was Duke of Geldern from 1361 until his death .
He was the younger son of Rainald II from his second marriage to Eleonore , daughter of King Edward II.
Supported by his mother, he waged a fratricidal war against his older brother Rainald III from 1350 . and took this prisoner in 1361 in the battle of Tiel .
Eduard died in the battle of Baesweiler and was buried in the Graefenthal monastery. His brother was reinstated as regent.
literature
- HGA Obreen: Eduard . In: Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek . Volume 2, AW Sijthoff's Uitgevers Maatschappij, Leiden 1912, Col. 420-421.
- Pieter Lodewijk Muller : Eduard, Duke of Geldern . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 5, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1877, p. 649 f.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Rainald III. |
Duke of Geldern, Count of Zutphen 1361–1371 |
Rainald III. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Eduard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Duke of Guelders |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 12, 1336 |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 24, 1371 |
| Place of death | Baesweiler |