John I of Werle

John I, Lord of Werle
Bornc. 1245
Died(1283-10-15)15 October 1283
Noble familyHouse of Mecklenburg
Spouse(s)Sophia of Lindow-Ruppin
FatherNicholas I of Werle
MotherJutta 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.