Joachim of Zollern
| Joachim of Zollern | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Anna of Hohnstein |
| Noble family | House of Hohenzollern |
| Father | Karl I, Count of Hohenzollern |
| Mother | Anna of Baden-Durlach |
| Born |
21 June 1554 Sigmaringen |
| Died | 7 July 1587 (aged 33) Cölln |
| Buried | Berlin Cathedral |
Joachim von Hohenzollern (21 June 1554 in Sigmaringen – 7 July 1587 in Cölln) was a titular Count of Hohenzollern.
Joachim was the 4th surviving son of Count Karl I of Hohenzollern (1516–1576) from his marriage to Anna (1512–1579), the daughter of Ernst, Margrave of Baden-Durlach.
As the younger son, he was destined for a career in the clergy, typically as a canon. In order to avoid this, Joachim converted to the Lutheran faith. He was the only member of the Swabian branch of the House of Hohenzollern to do so. He broke away from the Catholic relatives and moved the Protestant court of the Elector of Brandenburg in Berlin.
Joachim died on 7 July 1587 and was buried in Berlin Cathedral.
On 6 July 1578 in Lohra, he married Anna (d. 1620), the daughter of Count Volkmar Wolf of Hohnstein. They had one son:
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