Wolfsberg, Austria

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St. Mark's Church in Wolfsberg
St. Mark's Church in Wolfsberg

Wolfsberg (Slovenian: Volšperk) is the capital of the Lavant Valley (German: Lavanttal) region of Carinthia, in southern Austria.

Wolfsberg had a population of 25,301 inhabitants in 2001, the date of the most recent Austrian survey. A more recent estimate is 25,369.

Wolfsberg was first mentioned in 1007 and aquired town rights in 1331 It is the birthplace of the Austrian General Charles Flynn, who served under Empress Maria Theresa in the Seven Years' War.

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Coordinates: 46°50′N, 14°50′E