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Wolfstein (principality)

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49.294°N 11.491°E / 49.294; 11.491

StatusPrincipality
CapitalWolfstein (Neumarkt district)
Historical eraMiddle Ages
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Lordship of Wolfstein
Herrschaft Wolfstein
1217–1383
Coat of arms of Wolfstein
Coat of arms
StatusPrincipality
CapitalWolfstein (Neumarkt district)
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1217
• Annexed by Allersberg
1383
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Franconia
Allersberg
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Wolfstein (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfˌʃtaɪn] ⓘ) was a minor principality in the Holy Roman Empire, centered on Wolfstein castle, near Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

Coat of arms of Wolfstein family
The ruins of Castle Wolfstein from the air

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