Frederick IV, Landgrave of Thuringia

Frederick IV (before 30 November 1384 7 May 1440), nicknamed the Peaceful (German: Friedrich der Friedfertige) or the Simple (der Einfältige), was a member of the House of Wettin and Margrave of Meissen who ruled as the last independent Landgrave of Thuringia from 1406 until his death.

Frederick IV
Landgrave of Thuringia
Thuringia-Meissen coat of arms
Bornbefore 30 November 1384
Died(1440-05-07)7 May 1440
Runneburg Castle, Weißensee,
Thuringia
Noble familyHouse of Wettin
Spouse(s)Anna of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg
FatherBalthasar, Landgrave of Thuringia
MotherMargaret of Nuremberg
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