Background
He was a son of John IV (1449 – 30 March 1527) and his wife, Cordula of Gemen (d 30 May 1528).
He was a son of John IV (1449 – 30 March 1527) and his wife, Cordula of Gemen (d 30 May 1528).
He was the ruling Count of Schauenburg and Holstein-Pinneberg from 1527 until his death.