Johann IV. (Sponheim-Starkenburg)
Count Johann IV of Sponheim (* before 1338 ; † October 16, 1413 or April 12, 1414 ) ruled the County of Sponheim for 15 years (1398–1413).
Life
His father was Johann III. from Sponheim . Johann IV married Elisabeth von Sponheim († after April 18, 1395, buried in Himmerod ) in 1346 , daughter of Count Walram von Sponheim and Elisabeth von Katzenelnbogen . The marriage was sealed by the fathers of the two counties, because of the city Simmern a feud led to today. The Archbishop of Mainz restored peace between the two parties; In order to strengthen the close friendship, the two (Johann IV. and Elisabeth) should marry. Johann IV did not take power until he was 60.
progeny
- Johann V last Count of Sponheim († 1437), ⚭ 1415 Walpurga von Leiningen
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Johann III. |
Count of Sponheim 1398 - 1413 |
Johann V. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Johann IV. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sponheim, Johann IV. Von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Count of Sponheim (1398–1413) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 1338 |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 16, 1413 or April 12, 1414 |