Heinrich V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

About

reigning Duke of Mecklenburg in the region Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Quick Facts

Name: Heinrich V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Born: 1479-05-03
Died: 1552-02-06
Occupation: ruler
Birthplace: Schwerin

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseUrsula of Brandenburg1505-12-12 — 1510-09-18
SpouseHelen of the Palatinate1513-06-12 — 1524-08-04
SpouseUrsula von Sachsen-Lauenburg1551-05-14 — 1552-02-06

Family

FatherMagnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg
MotherSophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg
SiblingSophie of Mecklenburg
SiblingCatherine of Mecklenburg
SiblingAnna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 14:51 UTC.