John V

Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst
Person human Q124140
John V
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Summary

John V was born on January 1, 1460[1], in Oldenburg[2]. He died on February 10, 1526[3], in Oldenburg[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Gerhard VI[7]
  • Mother: Adelheid von Tecklenburg[8]
  • Spouse: Anna of Anhalt-Zerbst[9]
  • Child: John VI, Count of Oldenburg[10], Christopher of Oldenburg[11], Anthony I, Count of Oldenburg[12], Anna of Oldenburg[13], George, Count of Oldenburg[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: House of Oldenburg[17]
  • Commons category: John V, Count of Oldenburg[18]
  • Given name: Johann[19]
  • Described by source: Biographisches Handbuch zur Geschichte des Landes Oldenburg (1 ed.)[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Sibling: Adolph, Count of Oldenburg-Delmenhorst[22]

Why It Matters

John V has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was John V born?

John V was born in Oldenburg[2].

Where did John V die?

John V passed away in Oldenburg[4].

Who were John V's parents?

John V's father was Gerhard VI[7]. John V's mother was Adelheid von Tecklenburg[8].

Who was John V married to?

John V's spouses include Anna of Anhalt-Zerbst[9].

What did John V do for work?

John V worked as an aristocrat[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'commons', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'ru', 'uk']
    Wikipedia title → John V of Oldenburg
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 5w ago · ArisMethymna · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Coat of arms image → Blason Gérard VI (1430-1500), comte d'Oldenbourg et de Delme
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Coat of arms image: Blason Gérard VI (1430-1500), comte d'Oldenbourg et de Delmenhorst.svg"
  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Sibling → Adolph, Count of Oldenburg-Delmenhorst
    Given name → Johann
    Spouse → Anna of Anhalt-Zerbst
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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