Bishopric of Verdun

Bishopric of Verdun
Fürstbistum Wirten (de)
Principauté de Verdun (fr)
State of the Holy Roman Empire
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 997–1552 →

Coat of arms
The Three Bishoprics of Verdun, Metz and Toul
Capital Verdun
Government Theocracy
Historical era Middle Ages
 - County established 10th century
 - County ceded to bishopric 997
 - Three Bishoprics
    annexed by France		  
1552 1552
 - Treaty of Westphalia
    recognises annexation		  
1648

The Bishopric of Verdun was also a state of the Holy Roman Empire; it was located at the western edge of the Empire and was bordered by France, the Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Duchy of Bar. It was annexed to France in 1552; this was recognized by the Holy Roman Empire in the Peace of Westphalia of 1648. It then was a part of the province of the Three Bishoprics.

Contents

Bishops

Tenth century

Eleventh century

Twelfth century

Thirteenth century

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

Seventeenth century

Eighteenth century

Notes

  1. ^ Son of Frederick I, Duke of Upper Lorraine, cousin of predecessor.
  2. ^ Son of René II, Duke of Lorraine.
  3. ^ (1561-1587), bishop of Toul from 1580 to 1587, son of Nicolas de Mercœur.
  4. ^ (1576-1623), son of Nicolas de Mercœur.