Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
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Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was a state of the Holy Roman Empire
based around Vohenstrauß
and Parkstein
in modern northeastern Bavaria
, Germany
.
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was created in 1569 out of the partition of the territories of Wolfgang
of Palatinate-Zweibrücken
for his fourth son Frederick
. Frederick died in 1597 without heirs so Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was inherited by Palatinate-Neuburg
.
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
based around Vohenstrauß
Vohenstrauß
Vohenstrauß is a town in Germany, located in the north-eastern part of the Bavarian region Upper Palatinate. The town is situated in the district of Neustadt . It is the birthplace of Heribert Illig.-External links:*...
and Parkstein
Parkstein
Parkstein is a district in the municipality of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria in Germany. In 2006, it counted approximately 2500 citizens within its district. The origins of its castle, built atop a conical shaped mountain, also called the Parkstein, date back to around the year 1000...
in modern northeastern Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was created in 1569 out of the partition of the territories of Wolfgang
Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
Count Palatine Wolfgang of Zweibrücken was member of the Wittelsbach family of the Counts Palatine and Duke of Zweibrücken 1532–1559.-Biography:...
of Palatinate-Zweibrücken
Palatinate-Zweibrücken
Palatinate-Zweibrücken is a former state of the Holy Roman Empire. Its capital was Zweibrücken.-Overview:→ History before 1394 see main article County of Zweibrücken→ History before 1444 see main article County of Veldenz...
for his fourth son Frederick
Frederick, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
Frederick of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was the Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein from 1569 until 1597.-Life:...
. Frederick died in 1597 without heirs so Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was inherited by Palatinate-Neuburg
Palatinate-Neuburg
Palatinate-Neuburg is a former territory of the Holy Roman Empire, founded in 1505. Its capital was Neuburg an der Donau. Its area was about 2,750 km², with a population of some 100,000.-History:...
.
Duke |
Reign |
|---|---|
| Frederick Frederick, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein Frederick of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was the Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein from 1569 until 1597.-Life:... |
1569 – 1597 |