John, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein
Duke of Holstein
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Johan of Schleswig-Holstein (9 July 1583 – 28 October 1602) was the youngest son of Frederick II of Denmark and Norway and Sophia of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He went to Russia in 1602 as the bridegroom of Boris Godunov's daughter Ksenia (Xenia), but fell ill and died before the marriage could take place.[1] It is possible that Boris Godunov's ministers may have poisoned him. The cancelled marriage between John and Ksenia was an attempt to ally Denmark-Norway with the Russian Empire.
| John | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Holstein | |
Drawing of John (1857) | |
| Born | 9 July 1583 |
| Died | 28 October 1602 (aged 19) |
| House | Oldenburg |
| Father | Frederick II of Denmark and Norway |
| Mother | Sofie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
