States Ruled By The House of Mecklenburg
- Mecklenburg (1131–1918), with
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1352–1918) with interruptions
- Mecklenburg-Güstrow (1621–1701)
- Mecklenburg-Stargard (1348–1471)
- Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1701–1918)
- Sweden (1364–1389)
- Werle (1235–1436)
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