John I, Lord of Werle | |
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Born | c. 1245 |
Died | 15 October 1283 |
Noble family | House of Mecklenburg |
Spouse(s) | Sophia of Lindow-Ruppin |
Father | Nicholas I of Werle |
Mother | Jutta of Anhalt |
John I, Lord of Werle-Parchim (c. 1245 – 15 October 1283), was from 1277 to 1281 to Lord of Werle and from 1281 to 1283 and to Lord of Werle-Parchim.
He was the eldest son of Nicholas I and Jutta of Anhalt.
After his father's death in 1277, he first ruled Werle together with his brothers Henry I and Bernard I. In 1281, it was decided to divide Werle and John took over control of Werle-Parchim.
He was married with Sophia, the daughter of Count Günther of Lindow-Ruppin.
He died on 15 October 1283, and was buried in the Doberan Minster.