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, Mary of Nassau-Siegen. 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
MotherMary of Nassau-Siegen

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.


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