Johan of Nassau

Count Johan of Nassau (November 22, 1535 – October 8, 1606) was the brother of William I of Orange. Other names he had were Jan VI or Jan de Oude. He was the second son of Willem of Nassau.

Related Topics:
November 22 - 1535 - October 8 - 1606 - William I of Orange - Willem of Nassau

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He was the principal author of the Union of Utrecht.

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He was married to:

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• Elisabeth of Leuchtenberg (1537-1579)
• Cunigonda v.d. Palts (1556-1586)
• Johannetta van Sayn-Wittgenstein (1561-1622)

His son was Jan VII of Nassau.

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