Prince-bishop John IV gave up the prince-bishopric in 1527 and later became canon of Ratzeburg and died in 1547 in Lübeck.
Vürst-piiskop Johannes IV loovutas vürst-piiskopkonna aastal 1527 ja sai hiljem Ratzeburgi kanoonikuks ning suri aastal 1547 Lübeckis.