Frederick IV, Elector Palatine
Frederick IV, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, only surviving son of Louis VI, Elector Palatine and Elisabeth of Hesse, called "Frederick the Righteous".
Frederick IV, Elector Palatine
John Casimir of the Palatinate-Simmern
John Casimir, Count Palatine of Simmern 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.
John Casimir, ca. 1590
Statue of John Casimir in Heidelberg Castle
John Casimir as depicted in a contemporary reference work. The text reads "Ioannes Casimirus Palatinus Rheni Dux Bavariæ Etc."