Philip IV
Count of Nassau-Weilburg
Born
October 14th, 1542
482 years ago
Died
September 17th, 1665
359 years ago — 122 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1542, served as Count of Nassau-Weilburg. Held the title from 1560 until death in 1591. Associated with the governance of the County of Nassau-Weilburg. His leadership contributed to local political stability and economic development during a time of regional conflicts in the Holy Roman Empire.
Governed Nassau-Weilburg from 1560 to 1591
Consolidated power in the region
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