Philip, Count of Nassau-Idstein

Count Philip of Nassau-Idstein (1450 16 June 1509) was the youngest son of Count John II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein and his wife, Maria of Nassau-Dillenburg. In 1470, he married Margaret (1456–1527), the daughter of Count Palatine Louis I "the Black" of Zweibrücken-Veldenz.

Philip, Count of Nassau-Idstein
Born1450
Died(1509-06-16)16 June 1509
Noble familyHouse of Nassau
Spouse(s)Margaret of Zweibrücken-Veldenz
FatherJohn II, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein
MotherMaria of Nassau-Dillenburg

After John II died in 1480, Philip ruled Nassau-Idstein, while his elder brother Adolf III ruled Nassau-Wiesbaden.

In 1509, Philip died childless. His brother Adolf III inherited Nassau-Idstein, thereby reuniting Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein.

Philip, Count of Nassau-Idstein
Born: 1450 Died: 16 June 1509
Preceded by
John II
as Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein
Count of Nassau-Idstein
1480–1509
Succeeded by
Adolf III
as Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein


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