John Casimir of the Palatinate-Simmern
John Casimir, Count Palatine of Simmern (German: Johann Casimir von Pfalz-Simmern) (7 March 1543 – 16 January [O.S. 6 January] 1592) was a German prince and a younger son of Frederick III, Elector Palatine. A firm Calvinist, he was a leader of mercenary troops in the religious wars of the time, including the Dutch Revolt. From 1583–1592 he acted as regent for his nephew, Elector Palatine Frederick IV.
John Casimir of Simmern | |
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John Casimir, ca. 1590 | |
| Duke of Pfalz-Lautern | |
| Reign | 1576 – 1592 |
| Predecessor | Frederick III as Elector Palatine |
| Successor | Frederick IV as Elector Palatine |
| Born | 7 March 1543 Simmern |
| Died | 16 January 1592 (aged 48) Heidelberg |
| Noble family | House of Wittelsbach |
| Spouse(s) | Elisabeth of Saxony |
| Issue Detail | Countess Palatine Dorothea of Simmern |
| Father | Frederick III, Elector Palatine |
| Mother | Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach |
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