Jakobus

Count of Lichtenburg

Jakobus - Leaders & Politicians born May 25th, 1416
Born
Died

1480
546 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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