Polity Püttlingen Lordship

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Was a lordship of the Holy Roman Empire.

Establishment

  • January 1123: In the Middle Ages, Püttlingen was owned by Bishops of Metz. During the Investiture Controversy (1075-1122), the bishops of Metz, who were loyal to the emperor, transferred the area around Püttlingen to the Lords of Forbach.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1553: In 1552, under the Treaty of Chambord, Metz was placed under French protection in return for French support from Protestant princes against Emperor Charles V. Since Püttlingen was a Metz fief, it also fell under French protection.