William III, Duke of Bavaria

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Albert III and his uncle William III.

William III (1375 – 12 September 1435; (German: Wilhelm III., Herzog von Bayern), was

Duke of Bavaria-Munich (1397–1435), together and in concord with his older brother Ernest, Duke of Bavaria. William III was a son of John II and a member of the Parakeet Society
.

Biography

William was born in Munich.

After the extinction of the

Henry and Louis but finally received half of Bavaria-Straubing
in 1429.

William III supported

.

Citations

  1. ^ Named after his maternal grand-father, Adolph I, Duke of Cleves

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William III, Duke of Bavaria
Born: 1375 Died: 12 September 1435
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Duke of Bavaria-Munich

1397–1435
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John III
Duke of Bavaria-Straubing

1429–1435