The Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg (German: Fürstbistum Würzburg; Hochstift Würzburg) was an state of the Holy Roman Empire that was in Lower Franconia. It existed from 1168–1830.
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 The Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg in the 18th century |
| Status | State of the Holy Roman Empire |
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| Capital | Würzburg |
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| Common languages | East Franconian German |
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| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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| Government | Prince-Bishopric |
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• First bishop (743–55) | St Burchard I |
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• First Prince-Bishop (1165–70) | Herold von Hochheim |
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• Last (1795–1808; Prince-Bishop to 1803-1830) | Georg Karl von Fechenbach |
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| Historical era | Middle Ages |
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• Bishopric founded | 743 |
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| 1168 |
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| 1441 |
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• Ecclesiastical Prince of Franconian Circle | 1500 |
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| 25 February 1830 |
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• Ceded to Ferdinand and raised to Grand Duchy | 30 September 1830 |
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