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    History of Liechtenstein

    Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814, with the formation of the subcountry of Lower Rhætia. Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged since 1434, when the Rhine established the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss cantons. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The area that was to become Liechtenstein was invaded by both Austrian and Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War of 1618-1648. [6] During the 17th century the country was afflicted by a plague and also by the Liechtenstein witch trials, in which more than 100 people were persecuted and executed. Prince Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein bought the domain of Schellenberg in 1699 and ...
  3. britannica.com

    Dec 26, 2024Liechtenstein - Alpine, Principality, Sovereignty: The Rhine plain has always been the focus of settlement. For centuries the valley was occupied by two independent lordships of the Holy Roman Empire, Vaduz and Schellenberg. The principality of Liechtenstein, consisting of these two lordships, was founded in 1719 and remained part of the Holy Roman Empire. It was included in the Confederation ...
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 12, 2024Liechtenstein is a small, landlocked principality in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and Austria to the east. Despite its size, it has a rich and unique history. Early History Ancient and Medieval Periods: Early Inhabitants: The region was inhabited by Celts, and later by Romans who incorporated it into the province of Raetia.
  5. liechtenstein-institut.li

    The Historical Lexicon of the Principality of Liechtenstein (HLFL) was published in January 2013 in two printed volumes. It will be digitized by the Liechtenstein Institute from 2017 and continued as an online encyclopedia (open access). The HLFL bundles the historical knowledge about the country and its people from the beginnings to the present in about 2600 thematic, biographical and ...
  6. news.bbc.co.uk

    2004 August - Crown Prince Hans-Adam hands over day-to-day running of Liechtenstein to his son Prince Alois while remaining head of state. 2005 February - International Court of Justice throws out Liechtenstein's claim for damages from Germany over assets it claims were handed by Germany to Czechoslovakia in 1945.
  7. link.springer.com

    Jan 1, 2024Liechtenstein is a sovereign state with a history dating back to 1342 when Count Hartmann III became ruler of the county of Vaduz. Additions were later made to the count’s domains and by 1434 the territory reached its present boundaries. On 23 Jan. 1719 Emperor...

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