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Johann Friedrich, Duke of Pomerania | |
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Johann Friedrich, Duke of Pomerania | |
Born | 27 August 1542 Wolgast |
Died | 9 February 1600 Wolgast | (aged 57)
Buried | Castle Church in Szczecin |
Noble family | House of Griffin |
Spouse(s) | Erdmuthe of Brandenburg |
Father | Philip I, Duke of Pomerania |
Mother | Maria of Saxony |
John Frederick (German: Johann Friedrich; 27 August 1542 – 9 February 1600)[1] was Duke of Pomerania from 1560 to 1600, and Bishop of Cammin (Kamień) from 1556 to 1574. Elected bishop in 1556 and heir of the duchy in 1560, he remained under the tutelage of his great-uncle Barnim XI until he took on his offices in 1567.