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John II de Waldeck-Landau

1623 – 1668

German count

Aristocrat Military officer
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About John II de Waldeck-Landau

Lived 1623 – 1668 (aged 44). John II de Waldeck-Landau was an aristocrat and military officer.

Count John II of Waldeck-Landau (7 November 1623 – 10 October 1668), , official titles: Graf zu Waldeck und Pyrmont, Herr zu Tonna, was since 1638 Count of . He served in the Swedish Army.

Biography

John was born on 7 November 1623 in Waldeck as the fourteenth child of Count Christian of Waldeck-Wildungen and his wife Countess Elisabeth of Nassau-Siegen.

John's eldest brother, Philip VII, succeeded their father early 1638 as Count of , while John became Count of .

John remarried at on 10 November 1667 to Landgravine Dorothy Henriette of Hesse-Darmstadt (Darmstadt, 14 October 1641 – Landau, 22 December 1672), Great-great-grandparents

Salentin VII of Isenburg-Grenzau(before 1470–1534)⚭Elisabeth of Hunolstein-Neumagen(ca. 1475–1536/38) Great-grandparents

Grandparents

Parents

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Important facts

Born
7 November 1623, Bad Wildungen
Birth century
17th century
Died
10 October 1668, Landau in der Pfalz
Occupation
Aristocrat, military officer
Also known as
Waldeck, Graf Johann II.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John II de Waldeck-Landau?

German count

When was John II de Waldeck-Landau born?

John II de Waldeck-Landau was born on 7 November 1623 in Bad Wildungen.

When did John II de Waldeck-Landau die?

John II de Waldeck-Landau died on 10 October 1668 in Landau in der Pfalz.

What was John II de Waldeck-Landau's occupation?

John II de Waldeck-Landau was an aristocrat and military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John II de Waldeck-Landau

· Wikidata: Q10311619

· DBpedia: John II of Waldeck-Landau

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