Background
He was the son of King Rupert of Germany and his wife Elisabeth of Nuremberg.
He was the son of King Rupert of Germany and his wife Elisabeth of Nuremberg.
Louis III received the main part, John received Palatinate-Neumarkt, Stephen received Palatinate-Simmern and Otto received Palatinate-Mosbach. In 1410, Stephen married Anna of Veldenz, who died in 1439. After the death of Anna"s father in 1444, Stephen also gained control of Veldenz and of the Veldenz share of Sponheim.