Dynasty 1500 up to 1550

Magnus‘ sons, Henry V. (“Henry the Peaceful”) and Albert VII. (“Albert the Handsome”), ruled the separate regions of Schwerin and Güstrow.

George I. (1493-1531) and his brother Barnim IX. (1501-1573) initially continue the policies introduced by their father, Bogislaw the Great, under joint sovereignty. When George dies, his 16-year-old son Philipp I. (1515-1560) again divides the duchy in 1532, sharing territorial power with his uncle. Philipp is awarded Pomerania-Wolgast, while Pomerania-Stettin goes to his uncle.