John II, Count of Ligny

John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny (1392 – 5 January 1441) was a French nobleman and soldier. He was a younger son of John of Luxembourg, Lord of Beauvoir and Marguerite of Enghien. His older brother Peter received some lands from their mother, including the County of Brienne, while John received Beaurevoir.

In 1418, John married Jeanne de Béthune, Viscountess of Meaux, who was already a widow from her marriage to Robert of Bar. Through this marriage, he became the step-father of Jeanne de Bar, Countess of Marle and Soissons. John and Jeanne de Béthune did not have any children of their own.

Career

John II of Luxembourg was a French nobleman who served important leaders during a time of conflict in France. He started his career working for the Duke of Burgundy during a civil war. Later, he supported the English during another big war called the Hundred Years' War. He led soldiers in many battles and took control of important places.

In one battle, his soldiers captured a famous woman named Joan of Arc, who was then sold to the English. John continued fighting in France for several years. He died in 1441, leaving his lands to his nephew, though the French king took them for a time before giving them back.