Nicholas I, Count of Tecklenburg
Nicholas I of Tecklenburg (also known as Nicholas III of Schwerin; died: 1367) was a son of Gunzelin VI, Count of Schwerin and Richardis, the daughter of Count Otto IV of Tecklenburg. In 1328, he succeeded his uncle, Count Otto V of Tecklenburg, as count of Tecklenburg-Ibbendüren and count of Lingen and Cloppenburg. He was initially considered an outsider, however, he managed to prove himself capable of the job.
Nicholas I, Count of Tecklenburg | |
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| Died | 1367 |
| Noble family | House of Hagen |
| Spouse(s) | Helena of Oldenburg-Wildeshausen-Altbruchhausen |
| Father | Gunzelin VI, Count of Schwerin |
| Mother | Richardis of Tecklenburg |
He was elected captain of Osnabrück, to establish law and order, despite weak rule by the bishop. In 1350, he lost some territory to the bishop of Osnabrück, including Fuurstenau, Schwagsdorf and Berge. However, he acquired Altbruchhausen from his father-in-law, although he later had to abdicate there, due to his high debts.
Nicholas inherited the County of Schwerin from his brother Otto I in 1357. However, in 1358, he sold it to Mecklenburg.
Marriage and issue
Nicholas married Helena, the daughter of Count Otto of Oldenburg-Wildeshausen-Altbruchhausen. They had two children:
- Otto VI (died: 1388)
- Richardis, married Count Otto III of Oldenburg-Dolmenhorst (died: 1418).
Nicholas I, Count of Tecklenburg House of Schwerin Died: 1367 | ||
| Preceded by Otto V |
Count of Tecklenburg 1328-1367 |
Succeeded by Otto VI |
| Preceded by Otto I |
Count of Schwerin 1357-1358 |
Succeeded by Albert II as Duke of Mecklenburg |