Arnold III

Count of Bentheim-Steinfurt

Arnold III - Count of Bentheim-Steinfurt
Born

October 10th, 1554
470 years ago

Died

1606
419 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Held the titles of Count of Bentheim-Steinfurt-Tecklenburg-Limburg and Lord of Rheda. His rule included governance over various principalities, with a focus on consolidation of power and territory in the region during a time marked by political and religious conflicts. Engaged in local politics and issues related to the Reformation, participating in the broader socio-political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire.

Governed as Count of Bentheim-Steinfurt

Administered the territories of Tecklenburg and Limburg

Oversaw the Lordship of Rheda

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