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Henry IV of Plauen

1510–1554 · 16th century · Also known as Heinrich IV of Plauen

Henry IV of Plauen was a member of the Reuss family of Vogtland lords who became Burgrave of Meissen and chancellor of the Kingdom of Bohemia under Ferdinand I. As a reward for his loyalty in the Schmalkaldic War he recovered Plauen and other Vogtland lands in 1547, briefly restoring his family's lordship before it passed to Saxony.

Henry IV of Plauen
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Lordship of Plauen

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