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John Casimir Count Palatine of Simmern (German: Johann Casimir von Pfalz-Simmern) (7 March 1543 – 16 January [O.S. 6 January] 1592) was a German prince and a younger son of Frederick III Elector Palatine. A firm Calvinist he was a leader of mercenary troops in the religious wars of the time including the Dutch Revolt. From 1583–1592 he acted as regent for his nephew Elector Palatine Frederick IV.

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birth date
1543-03-07
birth place
Simmern
death date
1592-01-16
death place
Heidelberg
parent
Frederick III Elector Palatine, Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
spouse
Elisabeth of Saxony

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