| Philip | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duke of Holstein-Gottorp | |
| Reign | 15 June 1587 – 18 October 1590 |
| Predecessor | Frederick II |
| Successor | John Adolf |
| Born | 10 August 1570 |
| Died | 18 October 1590 (aged 20) |
| House | Holstein-Gottorp |
| Father | Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp |
| Mother | Christine of Hesse |
Philip, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (10 August 1570 – 18 October 1590) was the second son of Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (1526–1586) and his wife, Christine of Hesse (1543–1604).[1]
After the early death of his elder brother Frederick II in 1587, he inherited the ducal share of rule in the royal Danish-ducal condominium of the duchies of Holstein and of Schleswig at the age of 17. He died three years later. Not much is known about his death but he might have died of natural causes . Rumours say that his brother Frederick was also close to him.[2]
- ^ Lockhart, Paul Douglas (2004-01-01). Frederik II and the Protestant Cause: Denmark's Role in the Wars of Religion, 1559-1596. BRILL. ISBN 9004137904.
- ^ Notes and Queries. Oxford University Press. 1893.