Adolph IX, Count of Holstein-Kiel facts for kids
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Adolph IX, Count of Holstein-Kiel
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| Born | c. 1327 |
| Died | 26 January 1390 |
| Noble family | House of Schauenburg |
| Spouse(s) | Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
| Father | John III, Count of Holstein-Plön |
| Mother | Catherine of Glogów |
Adolph IX, Count of Holstein-Kiel, also known as Adolph VII, was a powerful ruler in a region called Holstein. He was born around 1327 and passed away on January 26, 1390. From 1359 until his death, he held the important title of Count of Holstein-Kiel and Holstein-Plön.
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Early Life and Family
Adolph IX was the son of John III, who was known as "the Mild." His mother was Catherine, who passed away in 1327. Catherine was the daughter of Duke Henry III of Glogów.
In December 1362, Adolph IX got married to Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Anna was born in 1343 and lived until 1415. Her father was Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg.
A Peaceful Reign
Adolph's time as Count was mostly quiet and peaceful. This was good for the people living in his lands.
The Haseldorf Marsh
In 1375, an important event happened. The Prince-Archbishop Albert II of Bremen needed money. He used a piece of land called the Haseldorf Marsh as a guarantee for a loan from Adolph. This is like when you borrow money and promise to give something valuable if you can't pay it back.
The Prince-Archbishop of Bremen was not able to pay back the loan. Because of this, the Haseldorf Marsh became a permanent part of Holstein. It has been part of Holstein ever since.
End of His Rule
Adolph IX passed away on January 26, 1390. He did not have any children to take over his rule.
Who Inherited His Lands?
After Adolph's death, there was a question about who would rule Holstein-Kiel and Holstein-Plön. Count Nicholas of Holstein-Rendsburg and his nephews quickly took control.
However, another branch of the family, the Counts of the Holstein-Pinneberg line, disagreed. They were also part of the House of Schauenburg family. They wanted a share of the lands that Adolph had ruled.
Settling the Dispute
The family members decided to solve the problem in a friendly way. The Counts in Pinneberg received money as payment. They also gained control of a district called Nienland and some land along the Elbe river.
The Counts of Holstein-Rendsburg and Holstein-Pinneburg also made an important agreement. They decided that if one family line ever ended without heirs, the other line would inherit all their lands and titles. This helped ensure the family's power would stay together.
