Güstrow became a residence in 1555. Ulrich was the first Duke of Güstrow – an educated and European thinking ruler. He reigned for almost 50 years. His second wife – the Danish princess Elisabeth - became even more important for the principality. People still take about her “reign” today.
Dynasty 1550 up to 1600
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Philipp's son, John Frederick (1542-1600), largely leaves the affairs of the state in the hands of a ruling council. He and his brother Bogislaw XIII. (1544-1606) share the crown for a short time only. John Frederick takes over Pomerania-Stettin in 1569, after the abdication of Barnim IX.
