Nicholas IV of Werle

Nicholas IV, nicknamed Poogenoge or Pig's Eyes (before 1331–1354), son of John III and Mechtild of Pomerania, ruled Werle-Goldberg from 1350 until his death. He inherited a lordship ruined by his father's Rügen war, its chief towns pledged beyond redemption.

He governed jointly with his father at first and alone once John withdrew in 1350. The nickname was said to come from the shape and expression of his eyes.

In 1354 he concluded a regional peace pact, dying later that year. His son John IV succeeded him, while his wife Agnes afterwards married John I of Mecklenburg-Stargard.