John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel

John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel, nicknamed John from Prague (1244 in Prague – 1268) was the eldest son of Margrave Otto III and his wife, Beatrice of Bohemia.

John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel
The seal of John III
Born1244
Prague
Died1268
Noble familyHouse of Ascania
FatherOtto III, Margrave of Brandenburg
MotherBeatrice of Bohemia

After his father died in 1267, he ruled the Margraviate of Brandenburg jointly with his brother Otto V and his cousins Otto IV and Henry I.

John died during a tournament in 1268. He was unmarried and childless.

John III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel
Born: 1244 Died: 1268
Preceded by Margrave of Brandenburg
1267-1268
With: Otto V, Otto IV and Henry I
Succeeded by