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.

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

In 1400 in Paris, he married Marie, Duchess of Auvergne, daughter of John, Duke of Berry, who inherited the Auvergne title from her father. They had three sons:

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

John's illegitimate daughter Margaret married Rodrigo de Villandrando.

French nobility
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 Anna	Count of Forez 1410 – 1434
Preceded by John	Duke of Auvergne 1416 – 1434 with Marie
Preceded by John	Count of Montpensier 1416 – 1434 with Marie	Succeeded by Louis I
Preceded by Jourdain VI	Count of l'Isle-Jourdain 1405 – 1421	Succeeded by John IV