Coordinates: 49°17′38″N 11°29′28″E / 49.294°N 11.491°E / 49.294; 11.491

Wolfstein (principality)

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49°17′38″N 11°29′28″E / 49.294°N 11.491°E / 49.294; 11.491

Lordship of Wolfstein
Herrschaft Wolfstein
1217–1383
Coat of arms of Wolfstein
Coat of arms
StatusPrincipality
CapitalWolfstein (Neumarkt district)
GovernmentPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1217
• Annexed by Allersberg
1383
Preceded by
Succeeded by
File:Frankenrechen.svg Duchy of Franconia
Allersberg File:Wappen Allersberg.svg

Wolfstein (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfˌʃtaɪ̯n] <phonos file="De-Wolfstein.ogg"></phonos>) was a minor principality in the Holy Roman Empire, centered on Wolfstein castle, near Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. File:CoA Wolfstein Family.svg

The ruins of Castle Wolfstein from the air

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