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John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

1584 – 1635

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About John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

Lived 1584 – 1635 (aged 51). John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken was a German count palatine.

John II the Younger (26 March 1584 – 9 August 1635) was the Duke of Zweibrücken from 1604 until 1635.

Biography John was born in Bergzabern in 1584 as the eldest son of John I, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken and his wife, Magdalene of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.

He succeeded his father in 1604 and in 1606 he took back possession of the lordship of Bischweiler in Alsace for the House of Wittelsbach from a vassal, Flach von Schwanzenberg. Elisabeth Louise Juliane (1613–1667), Abbess of Herford Catharina Charlotte (1615–1651), married Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of Neuburg Frederick (1616–1661) Juliana Magdalena (1621–1672), married Frederick Louis, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

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Important facts

Born
26 March 1584, Bad Bergzabern
Birth century
16th century
Died
9 August 1635, Metz
Occupation
Count palatine
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
John II the Younger

Family & relationships

Parent
John I, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
Parent
Magdalene of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken?

Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

When was John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken born?

John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken was born on 26 March 1584 in Bad Bergzabern.

When did John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken die?

John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken died on 9 August 1635 in Metz.

What was John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken's occupation?

John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken was a count palatine.

What nationality was John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken?

John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

· Wikidata: Q65796

· DBpedia: John II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken

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