John I, Lord of Werle-Parchim (c. 1245 – 15 October 1283), was from 1277 to 1281 to Lord of Werle and from 1281 to 1283 and to Lord of Werle-Parchim.

John I, Lord of Werle
Bornc. 1245
Died(1283-10-15)15 October 1283
Noble familyHouse of Mecklenburg
Spouse(s)Sophia of Lindow-Ruppin
FatherNicholas I of Werle
MotherJutta of Anhalt

He was the eldest son of Nicholas I and Jutta of Anhalt.

After his father's death in 1277, he first ruled Werle together with his brothers Henry I and Bernard I. In 1281, it was decided to divide Werle and John took over control of Werle-Parchim.

He was married with Sophia, the daughter of Count Günther of Lindow-Ruppin.

He died on 15 October 1283, and was buried in the Doberan Minster.

Children

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John's daughters are not mentioned in historic documents, only his sons

  • Nicholas II, Lord of Werle, 1283-1316
  • John II, Lord of Werle [-Güstrow], 1316-1337
  • Gunter, Dean of Güstrow, and perhaps Magdeburg, died after 20 April 1310
  • Henry, Dominican friar at Röbel Monastery, died after 17 March 1291
  • Bernard, Dominican friar at Röbel Monastery, died after 24 August 1309
  • Henning of Werle, died after 30 November 1311
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John I of Werle
Born: c. 1245 Died: 15 October 1283
Preceded by Lord of Werle
1277-1283
Succeeded by