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John Casimir of the Palatinate-Simmern

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German prince and reigning count palatine of Simmern (1543-1592)

Germany Historical FiguresLived 1543 to 1592 · aged 48

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John Casimir, Count Palatine of Simmern 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 to 1592, he acted as regent for his nephew, Elector Palatine Frederick IV.

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Statue of John Casimir in Heidelberg Castle

John Casimir as depicted in a contemporary reference work.[3] The text reads "Ioannes Casimirus Palatinus Rheni Dux Bavariæ Etc."

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Knight of the Garter

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SpouseElisabeth of Saxony

FatherFrederick III of the Palatinate

MotherMarie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach

ChildCountess Palatine Dorothea of Simmern

SiblingLouis VI of the Palatinate

SiblingKunigunde Jakobäa of Simmern

SiblingAnna Elisabeth of Palatinate-Simmern

SiblingDorothea Susanne of Simmern

SiblingCountess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim

SiblingChristoph von der Pfalz

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