Wolfstein (principality)

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Lordship of Wolfstein
Herrschaft Wolfstein
1217–1383
Coat of arms of Wolfstein
Coat of arms
StatusPrincipality
CapitalWolfstein (Neumarkt district)
GovernmentPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1217
• Annexed by Allersberg
1383
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Franconia Duchy of Franconia
Allersberg Allersberg

Wolfstein (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfˌʃtaɪ̯n] ) was a minor principality in the Holy Roman Empire, centered on Wolfstein castle, near Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

Coat of arms of Wolfstein family
The ruins of Castle Wolfstein from the air