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Wilheln V Von Cleves 1516–1592

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Wilheln Cleves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jul 1516 · Kleve, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died 5 Jan 1592 · , Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Father Sir John Grigg Archdale John Iii Of Cleves I
Mother Lady Patricia Jones
Siblings Amalia Of Cleves, Amelia , John Archdale Baliff And Chamberlain Of Stafford Ii, Sibylle Von Julich Kleve Berg, William Of Cleves

Researchers connected through Wilheln Cleves 1516–1592

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Wilheln V Von Cleves began in 1516 in Kleve, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Wilheln V Von Cleves passed away in 1592 in, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1516
Birth of Wilheln V Von Cleves in Kleve, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Birth
1592
Death of Wilheln V Von Cleves in, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wilheln Cleves

This ancestor line traces from Kleve, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1419) to Kleve, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1516) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilheln Cleves (1516–1592) was born in Kleve, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and died in , Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Wilheln in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Wilheln Cleves's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Wilheln V Von Cleves PTP
1516–1592
Kleve, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Parents
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Grandparents
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Wilheln Cleves's Descendants

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Wilheln V Von Cleves PTP 1516–1592