John of Limburg-Broich
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John of Limburg-Broich (c. 1464 - 1511) was the Count of Limburg-Broich from 1473 until 1508.
John was a son of Count William of Limburg-Broich. In 1473 he succeeded his father and was confirmed by the Duke of Berg in August 1484. In 1505 he married his adopted daughter Amoena of Sayn to Count Wirich V of Daun-Falkenstein. John abdicated in 1508 and was succeeded by the couple. He died on 26 July 1511.
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