John I, Duke of Bourbon

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John I of Bourbon (1381–1434) was Duke of Bourbon, from 1410 to his death and Duke of Auvergne since 1416. He was the eldest son of Louis II and Anna d'Auvergne. Through his mother, John inherited the County of Forez.

In 1400 in Paris, he married Marie, Duchess of Auvergne, daughter of John, Duke of Berry, who succeeded to the Duchy in 1416. They had three sons:

1. Charles I, Duke of Bourbon (1401–1456)
2. Louis (1403–1412, Paris), Count of Forez
3. Louis I, Count of Montpensier (1405–1486)

John was captured at the Battle of Agincourt and died as a prisoner in London.

Preceded by Louis II	Duke of Bourbon 1410–1434	Succeeded by Charles I
Preceded by Louis II	Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis 1400–1424
Preceded by Louis II and Anna	Count of Forez 1410–1434
Preceded by John	Duke of Auvergne with Marie 1416–1434
Preceded by John	Count of Montpensier with Marie 1416–1428	Succeeded by Louis I
Preceded by Jourdain VI	Count of l'Isle-Jourdain 1405–1421	Succeeded by John IV