John VII of Werle
Lord of Werle-Güstrow
About John VII of Werle
Lived 1375 – 1414 (aged 38–39). John VII of Werle was a German.
John VII of Werle-Güstrow (born: circa 1375; died between 14 August and 17 December 1414) was from 1395 to 1414 Lord of Werle-Güstrow. He was the second eldest son of Lorenz, Lord of Werle-Güstrow, and Mechthild (d. before 17 December 1402). After the death of his father Lorenz in 1393 or 1394, his brother Balthasar initially ruled alone, but from 11 December 1395 John and Balthasar ruled Werle together. From 1 May 1401, their brother William was co-ruler as well.
John married Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg, a daughter of Erich IV of Saxe-Lauenburg. After his death, she married John IV of Mecklenburg. He had no known children.
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Who was John VII of Werle?
Lord of Werle-Güstrow
When was John VII of Werle born?
John VII of Werle was born in 1375.
When did John VII of Werle die?
John VII of Werle died in 1414.
What nationality was John VII of Werle?
John VII of Werle was German.
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