John Casimir of the Palatinate-Simmern
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John Casimir, Count Palatine of Simmern (German: Johann Casimir von Pfalz-Simmern) (7 March 1543 – 16 January [O.S. 6 January] 1592[1]) was a German prince and a younger son of Frederick III, Elector Palatine. A firm Calvinist, he was a leader of mercenary troops in the religious wars of the time, including the Dutch Revolt. From 1583–1592 he acted as regent for his nephew, Elector Palatine Frederick IV.
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John Casimir of Simmern | |
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Duke of Pfalz-Lautern | |
Reign | 1576 – 1592 |
Predecessor | Frederick III as Elector Palatine |
Successor | Frederick IV as Elector Palatine |
Born | 7 March 1543 Simmern |
Died | 16 January 1592(1592-01-16) (aged 48) Heidelberg |
Noble family | House of Wittelsbach |
Spouse(s) | Elisabeth of Saxony |
Issue Detail | Countess Palatine Dorothea of Simmern |
Father | Frederick III, Elector Palatine |
Mother | Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach |
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