John III of Werle

John III, Lord of Werle [ Goldberg ], called van Ruoden (* before 1300, † 1 April to 28 August 1352). Was from 1316 to 1352 to Mr. Werle - Goldberg.

He was the son of Nicholas II and Richsa of Denmark.

After the death of his father Nicholas II in 1316 it was decided to divide and John III. took over control of the part of Werle - Goldberg and his uncle John II took over Werle - Güstrow. Johann III. Built in Goldberg Castle. The Danish King Christopher II promised on May 4th, 1326 Johann along with the Prince of Mecklenburg Henry II the investiture with the rügischen possessions. However, in the War of Succession rügischen these claims could not be enforced. He had been in 1317 with Mechthild († 1332 ), daughter of Otto I, married and after 1332 Richardis. Since 1350 he left the government entirely to his son and co-regent Nicholas IV. On April 1, 1352 John III was. been described as terminally ill and died in the same year. He was probably buried in Malchow Monastery.

Children

  • Mechthild: Johann to Werle - Goldberg ( † 1341 )
  • Nicholas IV, Lord of Werle - Goldberg
  • Mechthild of Werle - Goldberg ( † 1361 ), with Otto I, Count of Schwerin
  • Sophia of Werle - Goldberg ( † 1384 ), with Albrecht II of Lindow -Ruppin
  • Rixa of Werle - Goldberg, 1392 Prioress in the monastery Dobbertin
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