John I the Pious
Count John I 'the Pious' of Waldeck-Landau (1521 or 1522 – 9 April 1567), German: Johann I. 'der Fromme' Graf von Waldeck-Landau, was since 1539 Count of Waldeck-Landau . He was the founder of the younger cadet branch of Waldeck-Landau.
John I, Count of Waldeck-Landau | |
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Count of Waldeck-Landau | |
Coat of arms | |
Reign | 1539–1567 |
Predecessor | Philip III of Waldeck-Eisenberg |
Successor | Philip VI of Waldeck-Landau |
Full name
John I Count of Waldeck-Landau | |
Native name | Johann I. Graf von Waldeck-Landau |
Born | 1521 or 1522 |
Died | 9 April 1567 Landau |
Buried | Mengeringhausen |
Noble family | House of Waldeck |
Spouse(s) | Anne of Lippe |
Issue | |
Father | Philip III of Waldeck-Eisenberg |
Mother | Anne of Cleves |