Nicholas IV, Lord of Werle[-Goldberg], nicknamed Poogenoge ("Pig's eyes") (born: before 1331; died: between 14 March and 13 November 1354) was from 1350 to 1354 to Lord of Werle-Goldberg.

Biography

He was the son of John III and Matilda of Pomerania (born: abt. 1304, died: 1331). He allegedly received his nickname from the shape and the look in his eyes.

Nicholas IV of Werle

He initially ruled the dominion Werle-Goldberg jointly with his father John III and from 1350 alone. He still signed a peace treaty on 14 March 1354, but is no longer mentioned after 13 November of that year.

Nicholas IV of Werle

He was married to Agnes (died after 1361). Presumably, she was a daughter of daughter of Ulrich II of Lindow-Ruppin. After Nicholas' death, she married John I of Mecklenburg-Stargard.

Nicholas IV of Werle

Issue

Nicholas had at least three children: John IV succeeded him as Lord of Werle-Goldberg Matilda (died: before 17 December 1402) married Lorenz of Werle Agnes married John VI of Werle-Waren

External links

Genealogical table of the House of Mecklenburg

Biographical information on Nicholas at emecklenburg.de

Lords of Werle

House of Mecklenburg

14th-century births

1354 deaths

Year of birth uncertain