Philipp (Mecklenburg)
Philipp, oil painting by David Frumerie in Gripsholm Castle .
Philipp, Duke of Mecklenburg , sometimes incorrectly Philipp I (born September 12, 1514 in Schwerin ; † January 4, 1557 in Güstrow ) was Duke of Mecklenburg [-Schwerin].
He was the youngest son of Duke Heinrich V of Mecklenburg and Helene , daughter of Elector Philip of Palatinate . As a result of an injury at the tournament he was mentally ill for many years and after the death of Heinrich V lived at Duke Ulrich's court in Güstrow, where he also died. It is questionable whether he actively governed because of his disability.
He was buried in the Doberan Minster .
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Henry V. |
Duke of Mecklenburg [-Schwerin] 1552–1557 (co-regent of Johann Albrecht I ) |
John VII |
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| SURNAME | Philip |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Duke of Mecklenburg |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1514 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schwerin |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 4, 1557 |
| Place of death | Guestrow |