Prince-Bishopric of Strasbourg

The Prince-Bishopric of Strasburg (German: Fürstbistum Straßburg; Alsatian: Fìrschtbischofsìtz Strossburi(g)) was an ecclesiastical principality of the Holy Roman Empire from the 13th century until 1803. During the late 17th century, most of its territory was annexed by France; this consisted of the areas on the left bank of the Rhine, around the towns of Saverne, Molsheim, Benfeld, Dachstein, Dambach, Dossenheim-Kochersberg, Erstein, Kästenbolz, Rhinau, and the Mundat (consisting of Rouffach, Soultz, and Eguisheim). The annexations were recognized by the Holy Roman Empire in the Treaty of Ryswick of 1697. Only the part of the state that was to the east of the Rhine remained; it consisted of areas around the towns of Oberkirch, Ettenheim, and Oppenau. This territory was secularized to Baden in 1803.

Prince-Bishopric of Strasbourg
Fìrschtbischofsìtz Strossburi(g) (Alsatian)
Fürstbistum Straßburg (German)
982–1803
Flag of Strasburg
Flag
Coat of arms of Strasburg
Coat of arms
The Prince-Bishopric of Strasbourg, circa 1547
The Prince-Bishopric of Strasbourg, circa 1547
StatusPrince-Bishopric
CapitalStraßburg
Common languagesAlsatian
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Prince-Bishopric founded
before 343
• Gained autonomy
775 982
982

1681

1697
• Right-bank territories
    mediatised to Baden
1803
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Swabia
France in the early modern period
Margraviate of Baden
Today part of

See also

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References

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  • Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Strasburg" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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