John I, Count of Sponheim-Kreuznach

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John I, Count of Sponheim-Kreuznach (born 1245-1250; 28 January 1290) was a German nobleman. As eldest son he succeeded his father Simon I and was himself succeeded by his eldest son Simon II.

Simon I was the first ruling count of Sponheim and the first in the Sponheim-Kreuznach line of the house of Sponheim. He was succeeded by his eldest son John I.

Simon II of Sponheim was a German nobleman. He was a member of the House of Sponheim and a ruling Count of the County of Sponheim.


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