Polity Sigmaringen County

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Was a county of the Holy Roman Empire.

Establishment

  • January 1251: In the 11th century, at the end of the early Middle Ages, the first castle complex of Sigmaringen was built on the rock blocking off the valley. The first documented mention dates back to 1077, when King Rudolf of Swabia unsuccessfully besieged Sigmaringer Castle. The city was officially founded in 1250.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1400: Werdenberg County acquired Sigmaringen and Veringen.