John IV of Werle

John IV, Lord of Werle [ Goldberg ], (* before 1350, † 13 March to 14 December 1374 ) was from 1354 to 1374 to Mr. Werle - Goldberg.

He was the son of Nicholas IV and Agnes.

His mother introduced him to a minor, but only the tutelage of Duke Albrecht II of Mecklenburg, was upset about this and chose Nicholas III. Werle - Güstrow as guardian. After his death, he ruled well alone. On October 31, 1366, he joined Duke Albert II and his sons from a marriage contract, after which he Euphemia the daughter of Henry III. was promised. You at that time was only four years. By the death of John was the marriage, which was planned for the year 1379, not more complete. He died unmarried and childless in the year 1374th On March 13, 1374 he was last mentioned in records, he was not named as Regent on December 14, 1374. He is said to have been buried in the Doberan Minster. With him died from the werlsche line Goldberg.

After his death, Bernhard II, Lord of Werle - Güstrow and goods takes over the regency.