Adolph I, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein
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Adolph I, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein (1307 ā 17 January 1370) was a son of Count Gerlach I and Agnes of Hesse. In 1344, his father abdicated in favor of his sons. They ruled jointly until 1355, then divided their inheritance:
- Adolph I inherited Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein (this line died out in the male line in 1605)
- John I inherited Nassau-Weilburg (this line died out in the male line in 1912)
- Rupert inherited Nassau-Sonnenberg (he died childless in 1390)
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Adolph I, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein | |
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Born | 1307 |
Died | (1370-01-17)17 January 1370 |
Noble family | Nassau |
Spouse(s) | Margaret of Nuremberg |
Father | Gerlach I of Nassau-Wiesbaden |
Mother | Agnes of Hesse |
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