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Name: Schwalenberg County

Type: Polity

Start: 1181 AD

End: 1365 AD

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Was a county of the Holy Roman Empire.

Establishment

  • January 1181: Especially after Henry the Lion was overthrown and the tribal duchy of Saxony was crushed in 1180, the Schwalenberger developed into the most powerful family in the area between Herford and Höxter. They occupied an almost imperial position.

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    1. Events

  • January 1195: Pyrmont County is partitioned from Schwalenberg.

  • January 1220: The Waldeck Lordship was partitioned from Schwalenberg.

  • January 1244: Sternberg Lordship is partitioned from Schwalenberg.

    • Disestablishment

  • January 1366: The Lippe Lordship acquired Schwalenberg.

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