County of Württemberg
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The County of Württemberg was a historical county with Stuttgart
as its capital, consisting of the territory of the House of Württemberg
in the 11th century and then raised to Duchy
in 1495.
officially acquired the county In 12th century. At the end of the House of Hohenstaufen reign over the Duchy of Swabia
in 1250, conditions were ripe for territorial expansion. Stuttgart
became the capital, following the marriage of Ulrich I
in 1251.
Ulrich III
achieved further expansion. In the victorious battle of Württemberg for Doffingen on 23 August 1388, Count Eberhard II broke the power of the Swabian League. Outstanding during the reign of Count Eberhard III (Eberhard the Mild) (1392–1417) was the acquisition by the county of Montbeliard through the vows for the later Count Eberhard IV on the 13th with Henriette of Montbéliard November 1397th
On 25 January 1442, the Treaty of Nürtingen
was signed between Ulrich V
and his brother Ludwig I
. This split Württemberg
into two parts.
Stuttgart
's part went to Ulrich V
and included, among others, the cities of Bad Cannstatt, Göppingen
, Marbach am Neckar
, Neuffen
, Nürtingen
, Schorndorf
and Waiblingen
.
Bad Urach
's part went to Ludwig I
and included, among others, the cities of Balingen
, Calw
, Herrenberg
, Münsingen
, Tuttlingen
and Tübingen
. The County of Montbéliard
, after the death of the mother of the two counts, Henriette
on 1444, was added to Bad Urach
's part.
With the agreement of 14 Münsinger December 1482 and the Treaty of 2 Esslinger September 1492 succeeded the Count of Württemberg-Urach and later Duke Eberhard the Bearded, reunited Württemberg again. The childless Eberhard became the sole ruler of the reunited country. The successor was the reigning Count of Württemberg-Stuttgart Eberhard VI, who was determined that the county should be governed together with a committee of twelve from the so-called notables, the representatives of the noble and non-noble estates in the country.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
as its capital, consisting of the territory of the House of Württemberg
House of Württemberg
The Württemberg family is a European royal family and a German dynasty from Württemberg. The House has its origins, according to recent research, probably in the vicinity of the Salian dynasty.-History:...
in the 11th century and then raised to Duchy
Duchy
A duchy is a territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess.Some duchies were sovereign in areas that would become unified realms only during the Modern era . In contrast, others were subordinate districts of those kingdoms that unified either partially or completely during the Medieval era...
in 1495.
History
The House of WürttembergHouse of Württemberg
The Württemberg family is a European royal family and a German dynasty from Württemberg. The House has its origins, according to recent research, probably in the vicinity of the Salian dynasty.-History:...
officially acquired the county In 12th century. At the end of the House of Hohenstaufen reign over the Duchy of Swabia
Duchy of Swabia
Swabia was one of the five stem duchies of the medieval German kingdom, and its dukes were thus among the most powerful magnates of Germany.-History:...
in 1250, conditions were ripe for territorial expansion. Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
became the capital, following the marriage of Ulrich I
Ulrich I, Count of Württemberg
Ulrich I, Count of Württemberg , also known as “Ulrich der Stifter” or “Ulrich mit dem Daumen”, was count of Württemberg from about 1241 until his death.-Life:...
in 1251.
Ulrich III
Ulrich III, Count of Württemberg
Ulrich III, , Count of Württemberg from 1325 until 1344.Ulrich was already strongly involved in politics during the reign of his father Eberhard I. In 1319 he handled a treaty with King Frederick I, the Handsome. He renewed this treaty after assuming reign in 1325, when Württemberg had temporarily ...
achieved further expansion. In the victorious battle of Württemberg for Doffingen on 23 August 1388, Count Eberhard II broke the power of the Swabian League. Outstanding during the reign of Count Eberhard III (Eberhard the Mild) (1392–1417) was the acquisition by the county of Montbeliard through the vows for the later Count Eberhard IV on the 13th with Henriette of Montbéliard November 1397th
On 25 January 1442, the Treaty of Nürtingen
Treaty of Nürtingen
The Treaty of Nürtingen was a treaty in German history, signed on 25 January 1442. It divided the county of Württemberg between count Ludwig I and his brother count Ulrich V. The Stuttgart half went to Ulrich and included the cities of Cannstatt, Göppingen, Marbach, Neuffen, Nürtingen, Schorndorf...
was signed between Ulrich V
Ulrich V, Count of Wurttemberg
Ulrich V of Württemberg called "der Vielgeliebte" , Count of Württemberg. He was the younger son of Count Eberhard IV and Henriette of Mömpelgard.-Life:...
and his brother Ludwig I
Ludwig I, Count of Württemberg-Urach
Ludwig I , Count of Württemberg. He was a son of count Eberhard IV and Henriette of Montbéliard. He reigned from 1419 until 1450....
. This split Württemberg
Württemberg
Württemberg , formerly known as Wirtemberg or Wurtemberg, is an area and a former state in southwestern Germany, including parts of the regions Swabia and Franconia....
into two parts.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
's part went to Ulrich V
Ulrich V, Count of Wurttemberg
Ulrich V of Württemberg called "der Vielgeliebte" , Count of Württemberg. He was the younger son of Count Eberhard IV and Henriette of Mömpelgard.-Life:...
and included, among others, the cities of Bad Cannstatt, Göppingen
Göppingen
Göppingen is a town in southern Germany, part of the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg. It is the capital of the district Göppingen. It is situated at the bottom of the Hohenstaufen mountain, in the valley of the river Fils....
, Marbach am Neckar
Marbach am Neckar
Marbach am Neckar is a town on the river Neckar in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The nearest larger cities are Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart ....
, Neuffen
Neuffen
Neuffen is a town in the district of Esslingen, in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.-Geography:It is located 14 km northeast of Reutlingen, and 28 km southeast of Stuttgart....
, Nürtingen
Nürtingen
Nürtingen is a town in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is located on the river Neckar.-History:The following events occurred, by year:*1046 : First mention of Niuritingin in the document of Speyer...
, Schorndorf
Schorndorf
Schorndorf is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located c. 26 km east of Stuttgart. Its station is a the terminus of line S2 of the Stuttgart S-Bahn....
and Waiblingen
Waiblingen
Waiblingen is a town in the southwest of Germany, located in the center of the densely populated Stuttgart Region, directly neighboring Stuttgart. It is the capital of the Rems-Murr district...
.
Bad Urach
Bad Urach
Bad Urach is a town in the district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 14 km east of Reutlingen, at the foot of the Swabian Alb, and is known for its spa and therapeutic bath.-History:...
's part went to Ludwig I
Ludwig I, Count of Württemberg-Urach
Ludwig I , Count of Württemberg. He was a son of count Eberhard IV and Henriette of Montbéliard. He reigned from 1419 until 1450....
and included, among others, the cities of Balingen
Balingen
Balingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, capital of the district of Zollernalbkreis. It is located nearby the Swabian Alb, approx. 35 km to the south of Tübingen, 35 km northeast of Villingen-Schwenningen, and 60 km southwest of Stuttgart.It is home to the Bizerba and Ideal...
, Calw
Calw
Calw is a municipality in the middle of Baden-Württemberg in the south of Germany, capital of the district Calw. It is located in the northern Black Forest.-History:...
, Herrenberg
Herrenberg
Herrenberg is a town in the middle of Baden-Württemberg, about 30 kmsouth of Stuttgart and 20 km from Tübingen. After Sindelfingen, Böblingen, and Leonberg, it is the fourth largest town in the district of Böblingen...
, Münsingen
Münsingen, Germany
Münsingen is a town in the district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 23 km southeast of Reutlingen, and 37 km west of Ulm.-History:...
, Tuttlingen
Tuttlingen
Tuttlingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg, capital of the district Tuttlingen. Nendingen, Möhringen and Eßlingen are three former municipalities that belong to Tuttlingen...
and Tübingen
Tübingen
Tübingen is a traditional university town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated south of the state capital, Stuttgart, on a ridge between the Neckar and Ammer rivers.-Geography:...
. The County of Montbéliard
County of Montbéliard
The County of Montbéliard , also known as County of Mömpelgard , was a feudal county of the Holy Roman Empire based around the city of Montbéliard in the present-day Franche-Comté region of France...
, after the death of the mother of the two counts, Henriette
Henriette, Countess of Montbéliard
Henriette was the daughter of Henry of Orbe , and the heiress of her grandfather, Stephen, Count of Montbéliard. Her great-grandfather was Henry I of Montbéliard. She married Eberhard IV, Count of Württemberg and governed the city of Montbéliard together with her husband.It was because of the...
on 1444, was added to Bad Urach
Bad Urach
Bad Urach is a town in the district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 14 km east of Reutlingen, at the foot of the Swabian Alb, and is known for its spa and therapeutic bath.-History:...
's part.
With the agreement of 14 Münsinger December 1482 and the Treaty of 2 Esslinger September 1492 succeeded the Count of Württemberg-Urach and later Duke Eberhard the Bearded, reunited Württemberg again. The childless Eberhard became the sole ruler of the reunited country. The successor was the reigning Count of Württemberg-Stuttgart Eberhard VI, who was determined that the county should be governed together with a committee of twelve from the so-called notables, the representatives of the noble and non-noble estates in the country.