Jakobus
Count of Lichtenburg
Born
May 25th, 1416
608 years ago
Died
1480
545 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Liechtenstein
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Born in 1416, served as Count of Lichtenburg during the early 15th century. Held significant territorial power and governance in the region. Engaged in various feudal responsibilities and alliances with other nobility, shaping the political landscape of the time. The lineage continued to influence local politics and aristocratic relations.
Ruled as Count of Lichtenburg
Engaged in territorial governance
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