Johann V of Nassau-Vianden-Dietz

John V (* November 9, 1455 in Breda, † July 30, 1516 in Dillenburg ) was 1475-1516 Count of Nassau - Dillenburg.

Johann was the son of Count John IV of Nassau- Dillenburg, after whose death in 1475 was John V. older brother Engelbert II legacy of the Dutch possessions to Breda, while Johann Count of Nassau - Dillenburg itself was. Johann then inherited also Engelbert when he died in 1504.

In 1482 he married Elizabeth of Hesse, the daughter of Count Heinrich of Hesse- Marburg and his wife Anna of Katzenelenbogen.

1484/1485 he undertook a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

He settled after his death in monk garb of Barfüßer be buried in the monastery church near the altar of St. Francis. After the fire in 1695 the Lower Castle was built in its place. These funeral 200 priests appeared in Siegen.

Family

His marriage to Elizabeth of Hesse - Marburg following children come from:

  • Henry III. (* January 12, 1483, † September 14, 1538 ), heir of Breda
  • Johann (1484-1504)
  • Ernst ( * 1486 )
  • William the Rich (* 1487 ), heir of Dillenburg
  • Elisabeth ( * December 1, 1488; June 3, 1559 † ) ∞ Count Johann III. Wied († March 18, 1533 )
  • Maria ( born February 1, 1491 1547) ∞ Jobst I von Schaumburg (* 1483, † June 5, 1531 )
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