Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg
| Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1368 Weilburg |
| Died |
2 July 1429 Wiesbaden |
| Buried | Klarenthal Abbey |
| Noble family | House of Nassau |
| Spouse(s) |
Anna of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim Elisabeth of Lorraine-Vaudémont |
| Father | John I of Nassau-Weilburg |
| Mother | Johanna of Saarbrücken |
Count Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg (1368 – 2 July 1429) was Count of Nassau in Weilburg, Count of Saarbrücken and Seigneur of Commercy Château bas in 1371–1429.
Philipp was a son of John I, Count of Nassau-Weilburg (1309 – 1371) and Johanna, Countess of Saarbrücken (d. 1381), daughter of John II, Count of Saarbrücken (d. 1381).
Philipp inherited the County of Nassau-Weilburg from his father in 1371 and the County of Saarbrücken from his mother 1381. For the first ten years, his mother was the regent in his place, then bishop Friedrich of Blankenheim was the regent until his majority.
Philipp married twice and had several children, and his first wife Anna brought some territories in Trier that were added to his realm. At Philipps death in 1429, the counties were ruled jointly by his eldest sons, with their mother Elisabeth as regent until 1442, then it was divided between them, Philipp getting Nassau-Weilburg and Johann getting Saarbrücken and Commercy. At Philip's majority in 1438 he began ruling in collaboration with his mother, and provisions were made for her future.
In the war 1387–1389 Philipp sided with the Bavarian duchies, against the Swabian union . For his achievements at the battle of Döffingen he was honoured with the accolade. His involvement gave important allies and influence in southern Germany. In 1398 he was accredited with the privileges of coinage by Emperor Wenceslaus, and the power of his realm was consolidated. The emperor appointed him also to supervise the "landfrieden" in Rhine and Wetterau areas. In the national politics he both collaborated in the removal of emperor Wenceslaus 1400, protecting his successor Rupert and then involving in the opposition against him with lots of other lords 1405-07, and until his Rupert's death in 1410. he participated at the crowning of the successor, Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor, who raised him higher, and made him a member of his council, and "Hauptmann" (leader) of the nobility in Luxembourg. He was also a member of the council of the French king.
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