Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg
| Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Elisabeth of Sayn-Hachenburg Anne of Mansfield Amalie of Isenburg-Büdingen |
| Noble family | House of Nassau |
| Father | Louis I, Count of Nassau-Weilburg |
| Mother | Marie Margaret of Nassau-Wiesbaden |
| Born |
20 September 1504 Neuweilnau Castle, Weilrod |
| Died | 4 October 1559 (aged 55) Weilburg |
Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg (20 September 1504 at Neuweilnau Castle in Weilrod – 4 October 1559 in Weilburg) was a Count of the Nassau-Weilburg. Among his major achievements were the introduction of the Reformation, the foundation of the Gymnasium Philippinum in Weilburg and the start of the construction of Weilburg Castle.
Philip was the son of Louis I of Nassau-Weilburg (1473–1523). After his father's death, he took over the business of government at the age of 19 years.
During Philip's reign, the Nassau-Weilburg part of the County of Nassau consisted of the districts of Weilburg, Merenberg, Usingen Sonnenberg and Gleiberg. Important towns were Kirberg, Weilmünster and Neuweilnau. Moreover, he held shares in jointly owned territories. Co-owners of those territories included the Counts of Nassau-Saarbrücken and Nassau-Wiesbaden and the Landgrave of Hesse.
The Reformation began during Philip's time in office. Philip promoted the Reformation in his territory, and to this end, he joined forces with Landgrave Philip I of Hesse. On the other hand, he made sure he would not become a vassal of Hesse. He therefore emphasized his position as an immediate count and was active in the Wetterau Association of imperial counts.
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