Career
Francis I then reascended the throne. However, in 1588 Francis II and Maurice imprisoned Magnus II in Ratzeburg"s castle for his repeated atrocities and continued their joint rule without him. As duke Maurice remained passive and lived in the abbot"s house until his death.
The abbot"s house now serves as a gallery and café.
His mother Sibylle died in Buxtehude in 1592.